Obituary Listing

Jul 29, 2023

Following a long, debilitating illness, our dear mother, Lena Ann Gallanda (Lee), passed away July 29, 2023, at the home of daughter, Karen Mapes, in Vernon, AZ. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Paterson, New Jersey to Joseph and Lena Villano.

She is survived by her older sister, Carmella Lehocky, and...

Jul 29, 2023

Esther M. (Nowell) Grimsley, Green Valley, AZ, Passed away on July 23, 2023. She was born in Missouri, and married to William Grimsley, M.D., who preceded her in death. In her lifetime, she was an Operating Room Supervisor, and in her private life, a leader in her community at La Posada, Green Valley. There, she used her energies to...

Jul 25, 2023

Kevin Reed Otterson, 63, of Sahuarita, AZ passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, after a battle with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Kevin was born May 3, 1960 in Whitehall, WI to Lester and Florence (Knutson) of Blair, WI.

He grew up in Blair and was an accomplished athlete in basketball, baseball, track, and softball. After...

Jul 23, 2023

Roger Lee Givens was born on May 12, 1939, on a farm in Emmet, Nebraska. Roger is the son of a farmer and carpenter, Harold W. Givens, and a teacher, Teresa M. Givens. He grew up on the farm with his brother, Bart Givens, and sisters Annette Floreani and Carmen Houllis. Working on the farm he learned a strong...

Jul 19, 2023

Robin B. (Rob) Richter passed away July 19, 2023 at home in Green Valley, AZ at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathleen, son Matthew (Ashley), son R.J. (Samon), grandchildren Cole, Elizabeth and Samuel. He is also survived by a brother, Scott Richter (Susan), sister Roberta McMullan (Barry), and sister, Rebecca Gardner...

Jul 15, 2023

Judith "Judy" Uphoff, 74, former Director of Corrections for the State of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson.

Born in Kansas City on November 11, 1948, Judy was the eldest daughter of W.L. "Larry" and Margaret Eileen Uphoff of Cheyenne.

She attended St. Mary's Schools in Cheyenne,...

Jul 1, 2023

Vincent Joseph Soto passed away peacefully in his home in Tucson, Arizona on July 1, 2023. He was 52 years old.

Vince was born in El Paso, Texas on April 7, 1971 to Karin Gates, a software engineer, and Ramon Soto Jr, a systems tech. He grew up in El Paso with his brother Ramon (Ray) Soto...

Jun 25, 2023

Margaret May Stoner Hunter, 99, of Columbia MO., Passed away Sunday June 25, 2023 at The Bluffs in Columbia, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Green Valley Mortuary & Cemetery in Green Valley, AZ., with private graveside ceremony and burial immediately following.

Margaret was born December 6, 1923,...

Jun 8, 2023

Michael Wayne Cross born April 5, 1951 died June 8, 2023 in Green Valley, AZ at his home after fighting a long battle with congestive heart failure. Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Shirley Ann Knox Cross and William Cross. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Judith (Kabat) Gilbert Cross. His first wife, Patricia, and he...

May 31, 2023

Elaine Lillian Fontana, 86, of Bloomfield Hills, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2023 at her home in Arizona, surrounded by her loved ones and caregivers. She was born in June of 1936 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. She was the first of four daughters of Joseph and Lillian. Elaine lived a very full and vibrant life that...

May 14, 2023

Connie Schmidt passed away on Mother's Day May 14, 2023, at the age of 78.  Born Christmas Day 1944 to Alois and Lucy (Gaida) Sowada in St. Cloud, MN, she was the oldest of 3 girls.  She married Lloyd Schmidt in August of 1966, being able to celebrate more than 56 years with him.  She was a homemaker and...

Mar 6, 2023

Valena (Lee/Lena) Grindlinger, 88 of Green Valley, AZ passed away peacefully at home on the morning of March 6, 2023 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.

Lee was born on September 7, 1934 in Shouns, Tennessee. She was daughter number 4 in the Snyder clan of 7. Her family moved frequently when...

Feb 24, 2023

Larry E. Klapmeier passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home in Green Valley, AZ,  at the age of 88.

Larry was born April 23, 1934, the second son of Elmer & Myrtle Klapmeier. Growing up in  Mora, MN, he graduated from Mora High School in 1952.  His father was an entrepreneur in the  dairy...

Feb 23, 2023

Leah L Wilson 89 of Green Valley AZ. passed away Thursday February 23rd, 2023. Leah was born February 28th 1933 to Lewis and Vera Slocum. Leah had two daughters, Victoria DeGiso was born November 13th 1953. Victoria passed away September 16th 2014. Victoria will be laid to rest with her mother. Leah is survived by her daughter Jacquelyn (Joe) Davis,...

Feb 21, 2023

Dorothy Louise Ulrich passed away peacefully at age 93 on February 21, 2023, in Green Valley, Arizona.

Dorothy was born in Moline, Kansas to Delbert Leo and Opal Fay Lewis and raised in Moline. She attended Wichita State University for her teaching licensure, then studied at Denver University for her BA in 1962 and her MA in...

Jan 26, 2023

Jesus "Chuy" Rocha was surrounded by his family when he passed on Thursday January 26, 2023 at the age of 76 years old. Born on April 21, 1946 in San Pablo, Zacatecas Mexico to Miguel Rocha Reyes and Enedina Rodriguez Sosa. He was raised with his brothers Cruz, Andres and sister Rosario. When he was a young adult, Chuy...

Jan 14, 2023

Neva K. Stegman of Green Valley passed away on January 14, 2023.  Mrs. Stegman was retired from the Bureau of Reclamation after a 37-year career in the federal government.

She was born to Bill and Maureen Kirchner in Absarokee, Montana on April 9, 1930.  Growing up on the family ranch she loved helping her father with chores...

Jan 4, 2023

George E. Norcross passed away on January 4th at 85 years of age.  He leaves behind his wife, Jane Norcross, his daughters Kerri Burns (Tim) three children and Vanessa Simon (Corey) their two children, and stepdaughter Cyndi Berger (Phil) and their two children.

George grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan and enjoyed sailing on Lake...

Jan 3, 2023

Mrs. Margaret "Kit" Spencer Humphries passed away on Jan. 3, 2023 in Green Valley, Arizona after a short illness. She was 95.

During her long life, Kit took on many different roles -- wife, mother, elementary school art teacher, award-winning watercolor artist, tennis player, world traveler and community leader, to name a few.

She was...

Jan 3, 2023

Thomas Alan Robinson, 75, passed away on January 3, 2023 in Green Valley, AZ.

Born on June 2, 1947 in Akron, OH, he was the only son of Gertrude and George Robinson. He was a graduate of Ohio State University Class of '69.

Thomas was a resident of Colorado Springs, CO and later Mendon, MA...