Yuma, AZ Obituaries

Robert Saldaña passed on September 30, 2026, at the age of 13, having been born on April 23, 2013, and residing in Yuma, Arizona.

Juana Caudillo Torres passed on October 1, 2026, at the age of 96, born October 20, 1929, in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Mary Ann Russell, 81, born July 24, 1945, in Oregon, passed away on September 28, 2026. She was a beloved presence in the lives of those who knew her, and her memory will be held with enduring affecti...

Sophie E. Rehkopf, 87, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Sophie was born in Yuma, Arizona, to Ignacio and Frances “Chica” Zermeño on September 19, 1939. S...

Rosella M Hojem, 96, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on September 25, 2026. Born on September 9, 1930, in Yankton, South Dakota, Rosella’s life spanned nearly a century—one marked by quiet dignity, stea...

Betty Jean Stafford, 96, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on February 1, 1930, in Yuma, Arizona, Betty Jean’s life reflected a steady devotion to home, family, and community, ...

Angelina Alarcon, 82, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on September 28, 1943, Angelina lived a life marked by quiet dignity and steadfast grace, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the ...

Pedro Armando Elizarraras, age 73, was born on October 27, 1952, in Ciudad Morelos, Baja California, Mexico, and passed away on September 27, 2026. Pedro is remembered with deep respect and sincere...

Billy Ray Hively Jr. passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on April 16, 1965, Billy Ray is remembered with deep respect and sincere gratitude for the life he lived and the presence...

James Edward Green Jr. passed on September 22, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on July 23, 1980, in Columbus, Georgia, he was a resident of Phenix City, Alabama.

In Loving Memory of Concepcion Figueroa December 23, 1942 – September 17, 2026 Concepcion Figueroa, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 17, 2026, at ...

John Everett Culbertson, 84, passed away on September 16, 2026. Born on December 14, 1941, in Hartford City, Indiana, John’s life reflected steady purpose and quiet dignity, marked by the kind of pres...

Seferino “Linito” Frank Fregozo March 3, 1957 - September 14, 2026 Seferino ‘Linito’ Frank Fregozo passed away in Yuma, Az on September 14th, at the age of 69. He was a beloved husband, father, tat...

Amalia Gonzalez Siqueiros, 94, of Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 13, 2026. Amalia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and ...

Kathleen E. Wilson, 74, was born on November 28, 1951, in Redding, California, and died on September 7, 2026. Kathleen was beloved as a mother and friend. Her presence in the lives of others was ma...

Con profundo respeto, recordamos la vida de Jose Fernandez Chavez, quien nació el 20 de abril de 1983 en San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico, y falleció el 10 de septiembre de 2026, a los 43 años de...

Betty Louise Reed, 95, was born on December 17, 1930, in Lake View, Michigan, and passed away on September 10, 2026. She resided in Yuma, Arizona. Betty will be remembered as a beloved mother and fri...

Ary Stanley Mulder, 87, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1938, in Wisconsin. Those who knew Ary remember him with deep affection and lasting gratitude...

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Palmer, 92, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. After 27 years apart, her family takes comfort in imagining her reunited with the love of her life,...

Ross E. Larsen passed on September 11, 2026, at the age of 86; he was born on December 10, 1939, in Monroe, Wisconsin, and was a resident of Yuma, Arizona.

Richard Henry Borgardt, age 88, was born on September 22, 1937, in Homestead, Florida, and passed away on September 10, 2026. He was a resident of Yuma, Arizona. Richard is remembered with deep aff...

Born July 22, 1960, in Yuma AZ, to William A. and Joann (Lenzini) Readhead Jr. He was the third of four children and had lived most of his life in Yuma. He passed away suddenly and into the hands of t...

In Loving Memory of Jose Denogean October 16, 1983 – September 8, 2026 Jose Denogean was the kind of person you could never forget. He was funny, mischievous, never too serious, and always ready to ...

Victor Alejandro Medina was born on June 6, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 42. He resided in Yuma, Arizona. A beloved brother, father, and frien...

Carlos Manuel Patiño Torres, de 80 años, falleció el 4 de septiembre de 2026. Nació el 7 de junio de 1946 en Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico. Residía en Yuma, Arizona. A lo largo de su vida, Carl...

Marilyn Jean Davis, 98, passed away on September 3, 2026. Born on November 24, 1927, in Verona, North Dakota, Marilyn later resided in Yuma, Arizona. Marilyn will be remembered as a beloved mother an...

Joanne Donnelly, 75, died September 2, 2026. Born November 27, 1950, in Albany, New York, Joanne later made her home in Yuma, Arizona. She will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection, ...

Barbara Ann Rader, 87, was born June 17, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and passed away on September 2, 2026. She resided in Yuma, Arizona. Barbara was beloved as a wife, mother and friend, and wil...

Marie Ellen Cooper, 81, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 2026. Born December 22, 1944, in Yuma, Arizona, Marie was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew her. Marie will be re...

Tamera Jo Payne, 66, passed away on August 31, 2026. Born October 2, 1959, in Columbia, South Carolina, Tamera was a longtime resident of Yuma, Arizona. Tamera will be remembered as a beloved prese...

Ruben Limones Alvarez Jr. falleció el 16 de agosto de 2026, a los 52 años; nació el 20 de julio de 1974 y residía en Yuma, Arizona.

Walter Floyd McDaniel, age 89, passed away on August 27, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1937, in Bard, California, and was a resident of Bard, California. Walter will be remembered as a beloved husba...

Ruben de Leon Marquez, age 75, was born on March 18, 1951, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, and passed away on August 26, 2026. Ruben will be remembered as a hard-working man whose steady dedic...

In Loving Memory of Christina Olberg Kubishke. Christina "Tina" Olberg Kubishke of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on August 24, 2026. Tina will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family and ...

Nemecio Cortez, age 92, was born on October 31, 1933, in Mission, Texas, and passed away on August 25, 2026. He was a resident of Yuma, Arizona and a veteran. Nemecio will be remembered as a father, ...

Con profundo respeto, recordamos a Aurelia Martinez, nacida el 1 de enero de 1967 en Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, quien falleció el 23 de agosto de 2026 a los 59 años. Aurelia fue esposa, mad...

Alice Darleen Allen, 85, passed away on August 20, 2026. Born on August 11, 1941, in Whitehall, Montana, Alice later resided in Yuma, Arizona. Alice will be remembered with respect and enduring aff...

Clifford Edward Kjelsrud passed on January 20, 2018, at the age of 74. Born on November 5, 1943, Clifford Edward Kjelsrud was a resident of Mesa, Arizona.

Karen Hill November 27, 1947 – August 18, 2026 Karen Hill, of Yuma, passed away on August 18, 2026. Born on November 27, 1947, to Virgie and Earl Crane, Karen was preceded in death by her parents; he...

In Loving Memory of Manuela “Nellie” H. Swayze
December 5, 1936 – August 17, 2026
Manuela “Nellie” H. Swayze left us peacefully on August 17, 2026. She was a strong woman who endured so much througho...

In Loving Memory of Timothy Raul Joseph Avila It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Timothy Raul Joseph Avila, a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle...

Rhonda Fayne Crose passed on August 12, 2026, at the age of 70, having been born on January 24, 1956, in Arkansas.

Roberta Mary Vanraalte, 76, was born on October 7, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and passed away on August 8, 2026. She resided in Yuma, Arizona. Roberta will be remembered as a beloved mother and f...

Eulalia Escobedo Molina, 85, was born on February 10, 1941, in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, and died on August 12, 2026. She resided in Yuma, Arizona. Eulalia will be remembered as a beloved presence in ...

Ronal Ager Smith February 17, 1940 - August 9, 2026 Ronal Ager Smith, born February 17, 1940 in Yuma, Arizona to Ager Smith and Fredonia Estes Merriman Smith. He passed away peacefully on August 9, ...

Sandra Vasquez Benitez was born on November 26, 1998, in Salinas, California, and passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 27. Sandra was deeply loved, and her presence will be remembered with ...

Charlotte Ann Stock, 72, was born April 1, 1954, in Carmel, Indiana, and died August 5, 2026. She resided in Yuma, Arizona.

David Gutierrez, 79, was born June 14, 1947, in Indio, California, and died August 2, 2026. He was a resident of Yuma, Arizona. David will be remembered as a beloved father and friend, whose presence...

Elias John Stefanakos, 41, was born on October 24, 1984, in San Bernardino, CA, and died on August 1, 2026. He was a man whose presence could feel close and steady—someone remembered not only for the ...

Linda Lee McDaniel, 85, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on August 1, 2026. Born October 13, 1940, in Yuma, Arizona, Linda’s life was rooted in the place she called home and shaped by the steady devotion...