Marana, AZ Obituaries

Ralph Carmen Fratta Jr. passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 29, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ralph lived in Marana, Arizona.

James Joseph Russell passed on June 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Born June 8, 1946, in Port Jefferson, New York, he resided in Tucson, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held at Marana Mortuary ...

Daniel Kemp Elkin passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 89.

Terrie Ann Brock passed on June 27, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on January 17, 1959, in Tucson, Arizona. Terrie lived in Red Rock, Arizona.

Kenneth Theodore Scheele passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 7, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, he was a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona.

Gerald Allan Ross, known to many as Jerry, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 84 in Marana, Arizona. He was born in Ravenna, OH, on October 29, 1941. Jerry was preceded in death by his belove...

Merri Lorrainne Petrosky passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 62. Born August 6, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, Merri lived in Marana, Arizona. A visitation will be held on July 1, 2026, from ...

Victor Allen Daugherty passed on June 23, 2026, at the age of 76, having been born on December 30, 1949, in Westerville, Ohio, and residing in Tucson, Arizona.

Kimberlee Sue Sveinsson passed on June 21, 2026, at age 38, having been born on October 30, 1987, in Las Vegas.

Charles Edward Globe Jr. passed on June 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born April 29, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, Charles was a resident of Tucson, Arizona. A Committal Service will be held at Arizona Ve...

Brady Allen Matteson, age 21, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on June 18, 2026. Brady was born on April 4, 2005, in Gunnison, Colorado, to Stoney and Jessica Matteson. From the very beginning, Brady ...

Anyone who knew Alan Lathrem, knew he loved the Lord, his family, trains, Disneyland and meeting new people. He believed that every day was a great day. Alan, 86, passed away in Tucson, AZ on June 1...

Anthony Richard Pawloski passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 79; he was born on January 31, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and was a resident of Tucson, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held...

Jon’s Story Jon Preston, born July 15, 1950, passed away peacefully at age 75 on May 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Jon is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children, Piper, Sean (Cara), Aman...

Kathy Hummel, 75, of Tucson, Arizona passed away May 20, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Marana Mortuary & Cemetery, 12146 W. Barnett Road, Mar...

Doris Ann Richards, aged 76, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on January 31, 1950, Doris lived a life marked by resilience, independence, and a deep love for her family....

John A. Muraski age 77, passed away at his home in Marana, AZ on Saturday, May 9, 2026 after a prolonged illness. Born January 4, 1949 in Rockford, IL to John (Jack) R Muraski, Jr. and Catherine (K...

Elizabeth Cornelia “Betty” Baechle Stevenson Elizabeth Cornelia Baechle Stevenson, known to all as Betty, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born in Utica, New York, she was the second of six...

Justin Robert Okley, 43, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 7, 2026, just days before his 44th birthday. Born and raised in Jackson, Michigan, Justin was a graduate of Vandercook Lake High School....

God has called him home and he has finally been reunited with his wife, of 57 years. He was an Army Combat Vietnam Veteran, who served in the 25th Infantry Division. A “Tunnel Rat.” He was drafted an...

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Claire Lee Johnson, who left us peacefully surrounded by family on April 28, 2026, in Tucson, AZ at the age of 78. S...

James Milton Frey, age 93, passed on April 25, 2026. He was born May 24, 1932 in Manheim, Pennsylvania and was a resident of Tucson, Arizona. A visitation will be held at Marana Mortuary & Cemeter...

Ronald Dean Craft, 74, passed on April 24, 2026. Born on January 14, 1952, in Donovan, Missouri, Ronald lived in Marana, Arizona. Ronnie left this world into the arms of Jesus Christ according to Jo...

Sebrian “Benny” Wesley, a beloved figure in Denver, Colorado passed away on April 22, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his two sons, Richard and Brian Wesley, and his three grandchildren, Ka...

Richard (Rich) A Kessler passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, with family at his bedside. Rich was the eldest of seven children, born on February 16, 1933, to the late Alfred and Florence Kessle...

Jason Allen Weger passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 51. Born April 21, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held at Marana Mortuary & Cemetery, 12146 West Barnett Road, Maran...

In Loving Memory of Gloria Reynaga Zepeda Gloria Reynaga Zepeda, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 88. Gl...

On April 8th, 2026 Laura Nielsen lost her battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Steven Nielsen; her daughters, Heather Elledge and Randi Nielsen; and her granddaughters, Shelby Elledge...

Joy Marie Pynckel‑Soto, 77, passed peacefully on April 8, 2026, in a hospice home in Tucson, Arizona. She was born to Gerard and Margret Pynckel and grew up in a close, stable family alongside her bro...

Ralph Flores Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud lifelong resident of Marana, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on October 28, 1940, in Mexi...

WILLIAM “BILL” J MAGUIRE 92, of Tucson, Arizona passed away March 28, 2026. Bill was born October 18, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. He received his bachelor’s in business from the University of Calif...

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Luetta (LueAnne) Robbins. LueAnne was born in Angola, Indiana on April 23rd, 1938 and passed away peacefully in Tucson, Arizona on March 29th, 2026...

Edward Louis Ponce passed on March 28, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born June 21, 1931, in Miami, Arizona. Edward was widowed after the passing of his beloved wife, Hortencia Ponce, on August 15, ...

Master Sergeant Martin Byrne, a dedicated veteran, skilled mechanic, and devoted family man, passed away on March 26 in his beloved home in northwest Tucson, Arizona. He was 77 years old. Born with a...

Richard Lee Haymore II was born on February 22, 1941, in Inverness, Mississippi to Richard Lee Haymore I and Ethel Jones-Moore. He was called home on March 25, 2026. He accepted Christ at an early...

Beth Ann Thompson was born in Findlay, Ohio on December 8, 1941, to Curvin D. and Mildred E. (Crist) Arras. Beth spent the early part of her life in Findlay with her parents and older brother Joseph C...

Alvin (Al) Goldberg, of Tucson, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026, of natural causes. He was 84 years old. He is survived by Esther (Estera Bengis), his wife of 55 years; his son, Scott, and daughter-in-...

David Jonathan Pataconi, age 45, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on March 16, 2026 after a brave battle with cancer. David was born in Kirkland, Washington December 16, 1980 to Dwight and Annie (Hull) ...

Kevin Burroughs Puyear, 70, passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 16, 2026. He was born August 24, 1955, in Battle Creek , Michigan, to David and Joan Puyear. As a child, Kevin had turberculos...

Ashtyn was born on February 13, 2006, in Cooperstown, New York. From the very beginning, he brought joy to those around him. He had a contagious laugh and a personality that could light up any room. ...

In Loving Memory of Gideon Anderson March 11, 2007 – February 25, 2026 With profound heartbreak, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Gideon Anderson. Gideon grew up in Marana, where he attende...

Barbara Jean Fortino passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on February 17, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara Jean Fortino was a resident of Tucson, Arizona. Barbara moved many ...

Constance (Connie) Winship Gard passed away on January 31, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Connie was born on July 7, 1950, in Germany to John and Barbara Bristol. John, a Captain in the US Airforce, was st...

Helena Bingham, devoted wife of Stephen, mother to William, Joseph, Frank the Pug, and friend to many Oro Valley birds, was called home to be with the Lord on February 22nd after a brave battle with c...

Thomas Howard Whatmore (69) of Marana Az. passed away on 2/19/2026. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born to Thomas Edward Whatmore and Marsha (Cougle) Whatmore in Johnstown PA. on ...

Daniel Adam Carreon, 39 of Tucson AZ passed away on February 12th, 2026. Daniel was born on November 21st, 1986, in Flagstaff, AZ. to David Jeffery Carreon and Martha Rene Robbins. Daniel proudly ser...

After nearly 83 years, Private First Class Norton Vernon “Norty” Retzsch is coming home. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 9, 1918, he was the son of Albert and Mattie Retzsch. A graduate of Hughes Hi...

David Alan Brolsma December 16, 1943 – February 13, 2026 David Alan Brolsma, 82, of Marana, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born on December 16, 1943, in Paterson, N...

James H. “Jim” Kelly September 29, 1964 – February 11, 2026 James H. “Jim” Kelly, age 61, of Marana, Arizona, passed away on February 11, 2026, as the result of a hiking incident near his home. Jim ...

Robert Earl Smith, 63, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1962, and lived a life centered on family, loyalty, service, and love. Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfath...