Marana, AZ Obituaries

Justin Robert Okley, age 43, passed on May 7, 2026. Born May 12, 1982, in Jackson, Michigan, Justin lived in Tucson, Arizona.   A Celebration of Life will be held at Marana Mortuary & Cemetery, 1214...

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...

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...

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...

Joella “Jo” Hays, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. Jo was born December 16, 1939, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Elmer and Pauline Kauffman. She lived a life defined by...

Thomas “ Tommy” Destefano III passed away suddenly at the age of 45 on January 25th 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Tommy was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on April 7th 1980 to Thomas and Josephine DeStefan...

Victor Miller passed away on January 24th in Marana, Arizona. He was born in Montrose, Colorado, to William and Clara Miller.   Victor proudly served in the United States Army before building a long...

Joseph “Joe” Uhlman, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2026, surrounded by family in Tucson, Arizona. Joe was born on January 2, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph and Agnes U...

Derald Oltman Nordbrock Derald Oltman Nordbrock, a retired Air Force Major, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 96, in Tucson, Arizona, with family at his side. Derald w...

James Michael Pirog 1953 - 2026   James Michael Pirog, 72, of Tucson, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at the Villas on King Street in Tucson. A cherished son, uncle, brother and fr...

Margaret Hiratsuka, age 97, passed away on December 31st at her home in Tucson, Arizona following a recent illness. Margaret was the fifth child born to Shinjiro and Tamano (Uyeminami) Morita in Seatt...

Cosmo James Recuparo, Jr. Cosmo “Rick” Recuparo was born on April 20, 1942 in Syracuse, New York to Cosmo and Mary Recuparo. He lived a life defined by service, devotion to family, and kindness to al...

Jenna Allison Pulsifer, 63, of Tucson, Arizona, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born on October 23, 1962 in York, Pennsylvania, Jenna was the cherished only daughter of the late Dennis and Doris...

Pradelia "Pat" DeAnda February 20, 1038 - December 13, 2025   Pradelia “Pat” DeAnda, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, dear friend and shining  example of kindness to all who knew her, passe...

Frank Arriola, born September 3, 1961, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Frank was a man of steady motion and deep presence. He moved through life with purpos...

Johnny Grinder August 13, 1947 – December 11, 2025 Johnny Grinder, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 78.   Born in the fall of 1947 to O...

Zetta Rachel Dowdy   February 19, 1951 - December 10, 2025   Zetta Rachel Dowdy, a Tucsonan for more than 60 years, was originally born in Paris, Tennessee.  She moved from the South with her pare...

We announce the passing of Gabriel Oliver McCarthy, who left us on December 9, 2025. Born on July 11, 1950. A loved father, grandfather, brother and lover of animals. Gabriel is survived by his son K...

Christopher Dale Hunt (Chris) passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, December 7, 2025, due to a thoracic aneurysm rupture. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on October 28, 1...

Nathan William Gratz, 49, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 6th, 2025. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 2nd, 1976, and grew up in Hastings, Minnesota, wh...

Robert T. Carroll Sr., age 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Robert was called home by God on November 25, 2025 while at home with family. He was born on October 23, 1942, to the late Odie B. Carroll and ...

Arturo Reynado Cruz, 100, of Oro Valley, AZ, was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2025. Arturo was born in the Philippines. He was the eldest of 8 siblings and beca...

Ed was born on December 6, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Louis Guy and Louise Woodley. He passed peacefully into eternity on November 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Just 6 weeks before his death,...

Kenneth (Ken) Lee Simons, 74, of Mason, Ohio was called home to his final resting place with the Lord on November 18, 2025 Ken was born on September 6, 1951 to Charles Simons and Shirley Huff who pre...