Sally Gamez Lancaster

At age 81, after a lengthy illness, Sally Valdez Gamez Lancaster left us to go home and be with her heavenly family. She passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours, of Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Peppi's House in Tucson.

Sally, born January 4, 1941, was the 5th daughter and eighth child born to pioneers of Arizona Territory, Ramon Diaz Gamez born in Pool/Cascabel, Cochise County, Arizona (1906), and Manuela Ronquillo Valdez Gamez, born in Redington, Pima County, Arizona (1908) and the granddaughter of Early Pool/Cascabel Pioneers, Miguel Lopez Gamez and Maria R. Diaz and Early Redington Pioneers, Blas Miranda Valdez and Juana Bonillas Ronquillo. She was also, the great-granddaughter of Juan Gamez and Eufemia Frias Lopez Gamez of Rillito (Fort Lowell) and Jesus Ruiz Ronquillo and Placida Tautimez Bonillas.

Sally is survived by her husband, Tony Lee Lancaster of Tucson; daughter, Theresa Gamez Molina Gregory (Scott); grandson, Kristopher Molina Gregory; great-granddaughters, Isbella, Lucinda, & Milla Gregory, all of Queen Creek, Arizona. Brother, David V. Gamez (Tess) of Tucson; sister, Bertha Gamez Gradillas (Alex) of Tombstone; brother-in-law, Robert Ramirez of Tombstone; sister in-law, Julie Lopez Gamez of Benson. Also, sister-in-law, Rose Lancaster Robertson and brothers-in-law; Victor & Vernon Lancaster, all of Lincoln, Illinois; nephews, David, Garry, Danny, Tony, George, Manuel, Miguel, Jose; nieces, Debbie, Lenore, Terry, Jennifer, Kerri, & Jessica.

Preceded in death by parents, Ramon Diaz Gamez, & Manuela Ronquillo Valdez Gamez, sisters; Artemisa, Armida, Maria, Anita, Imelda, brothers; Frankie, Freddie, Rudy, Ramon, nephew; Gerry Gamez Gradillas, nieces; Becky A. McDaniel Gamez & Juanita Martinez Gamez, g-nephews; Noah, Kyle, Roberto, g-niece; Elizabeth. Sally was also preceded in death by her husband, Francisco "Chelito" Martinez Molina of Tombstone

Being one of ten living children who were born in Cascabel, a very remote, rural, village in Cochise County, Sally learned at a very young age the importance of hard work and family. She was a care giver by nature who was compassionate, kind, loving, and generous, with a sense of humor. She loved shopping and was a collector of many things. In her spare time, she enjoyed estate, and yard sales.

The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation for the flowers, cards, & phone calls that was received and the staff at Peppi's House.

SPECIAL THANKS goes out to AVA, Sally's friend, for always being there, whenever she was needed, as she has been, since, for Tony Lee.

At Sally's request, there are no pending services at this time. If, at a later time, this changes, family members & friends will be notified.