Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2024

Betty Klopfenstein, 86 of Green Valley, AZ and Shabbona, IL passed away on January 5th, 2024.  Betty was born on June 28th, 1937 in Byron, OH to Harry and Dorothy (Newcomer) Sinn with an older brother Eugene.

Betty  graduated from Bryon OH High School in 1955, and from Browns Laboratory School in 1956.  In December 1956 she...

Jan 5, 2024

Mary Jane Vesel, beloved wife, mother, and Grandmother passed away at the age of 84 on January 5, 2024, in the arms of her loving husband at their winter home in Sahuarita, AZ. She was born on January 25, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Frederick William and Mary (Greeley) Meyer.

Mary Jane attended Aquinas Catholic...

Jan 4, 2024

Debbie Rickard, 67, of Green Valley, Arizona entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona.

Debbie was born on March 19, 1956, in Plainview, Texas to Fred Haley and Oleta (Scarberry) Haley. She married Charles (Chuck) Rickard on February 23, 1981, in Plano, Texas. She was a devoted wife, mother, and meemaw. She was...

Jan 1, 2024

Thomas Patrick Guy, Sr. died in his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 1st, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 75 years old.

Tom was a witty, talented, adventurous, and devoted husband, partner, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many.  He was very active in the music community in Green...

Dec 28, 2023

Gary L. Ray was born in Glendale, CA March 3, 1945. He grew up in Burbank with parents, Fred and Della Ray, and sister, Marilyn Baton(Roger). He started working for Howard Hughes before graduating from Cal State Northridge designing media equipment for Mr. Hughes. He later transferred to Las Vegas and designed security equipment for him and senior executives....

Dec 28, 2023

On December 28, 2023, Melvin E. Mounts, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Green Valley, Arizona, which he had shared with his friend and mentor, Robert V. Schauer, Esq., who preceded him in death in 2010.

Melvin was one of four sons of the late Melvin and Roberta (Durigg) Mounts.  Two brothers preceded Melvin in death:...

Dec 28, 2023

Michael (Mike) Larry Durazo, formerly of Sahuarita, died unexpectedly at his home in Chesapeak, VA on December 28, 2023.

Mike was born in Tucson, AZ on August 18, 1982, to Joyce Michelle Jarvis and Enrique Durazo. He was joined by a sister Michelle in 1987. Mike grew up and lived most of his life in Tucson. He...

Dec 25, 2023

Kenneth Herbert Barratt, August 10,  1929 - December 25, 2023

Kenneth Barratt passed away peacefully at his home at La Posada in Green Valley Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Sabina (Zaleski) Barratt and his three sons, Stephen and his wife Carol of Long Valley, New Jersey, Curtis and his wife Diane of Hampton, New Hampshire...

Dec 23, 2023

Marilyn G. Lineberry, age 88, passed away peacefully in Green Valley, Arizona on December 23, 2023. Marilyn was born on November 30, 1935 near Salisbury, Missouri, the daughter of Wallace and Iris Gatterman. She married Fred Lineberry on August 16, 1958. Marilyn lived on a farm near Salisbury and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri...

Dec 13, 2023

William Allen Harpring (Bill), 92, of Green Valley, AZ passed away peacefully in his home December 13, 2023 after a long illness. Bill was born in Paris, IL one of nine children to John Lawrence Harpring and Ruth Elizabeth (Twigg) Harpring. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn, of 67 years, his daughter Brenda (Dan), son Duane, sisters...

Dec 11, 2023

Donald K. Younker, age 84, died of natural causes on December 11, 2023, in Green Valley, Arizona.  Don was born May 17, 1939, in Bloomfield, Iowa, to Cleo and Esther Younker.  He spent his formative years in Milton, Iowa, and graduated from Milton High School in 1956 at sixteen years of age.  Don enlisted in the Navy with five...

Dec 7, 2023

Todd Edwin Huss was born July 5th, 1952 in Whittier, California, and passed away at his home in Green Valley, Arizona on December 7th, 2023.

Todd was an avid surfer and golfer.  He loved the outdoors, and in his adventurous youth he lived in places like southern Oregon and on the island of Maui.  After settling down...

Nov 24, 2023

James "Jim" Blumenschein, 89, passed away on November 24, 2023 predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor. A 25-year resident of Green Valley he is survived by daughters Corinne Goeke (James) and Christine Alan (Rick); sons James Jr. (Sarah), and Daniel (Tanya); and grandchildren Callie and Janelle Goeke; and Laura, Eric, Matthew, Ian, Harrison, Ryan and Nicholas Blumenschein....

Nov 19, 2023

On the afternoon of November 19th 2023, our beloved Zak King, took his final ride into the sky.

Born Zachary Arthur King in Flint, Michigan to Walter King and Sandra King on April 24th, 1990. As a boy Zak was energetic and loved adventure, often playing outside and riding his bike. At 18 he moved to Illinois...

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara was born in La Jolla, California in 1960.  She died too young, at 63, of complications from sepsis, on November 16, 2023, while living in Green Valley AZ

Barbara grew up in Edmonds WA, graduated from Edmonds High School.  She completed her BA at Seattle Pacific University, majoring in Communications and Art.  She lived in Western...

Nov 2, 2023

Charles W. (Chuck) Tomhave was born March 5, 1941 in Austin, MN to Walter and  Alice Tomhave. He passed away unexpectedly at age 82 on November 2, 2023 at  Sandstone Estates Rehabilitation Center in Tucson where he had been a patient for  several months. He had suffered with Parkinson's Disease for a number of years.   Chuck graduated from Austin...

Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Neil Kraybill Kochenour passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 at  Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. He was 82. Neil was born  on April 30, 1941 in Lancaster, PA. He spent his childhood years in Lancaster  graduating from Manheim Township High School in 1959. Neil was beloved by many classmates, and kept in touch with many...

Oct 28, 2023

Terry Loyal Lane, age 76, was called home on October 28, 2023.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Terry leaves behind his wife of 42 years and is survived by his sons and daughter-in-laws and four grandchildren.

Terry was a kind and gentle soul and was loved by all.  Terry was such an...

Oct 28, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Omar H. Moreno. Omar passed unexpectedly on October 28, 2023, at the age of 37. Omar was born and raised in the small town of Sahuarita, AZ. Growing up in the village, Omar was known for his good nature, his braid, and always...

Oct 13, 2023

Tribute to Virginia (Gini) Baird

September 22, 1930 to October 13, 2023

Gini is survived by two daughters – Claudia (Rich) and Susan.  She is also survived by one granddaughter (Alexa).

Here are some of our favorite memories.

Accomplishments.  Gini got a Home Economics degree from the Oklahoma State University.  She...