Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 12, 2023

Beverly Cantu went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in her home in Sahuarita, Arizona.  Beverly was born on January 10, 1936 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, to her parents, Charles and Dorothy (Sears) Wheeler.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack, and an infant brother and sister.

On May...

Oct 1, 2023

James Allan Kuhn, January 21, 1942 -October 1, 2023

Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at Peppi's House Hospice Care in Tucson, Arizona on October 1, 2023 at the age of 81.

Jim was born in East St. Louis, Missouri, on January 21, 1942 to Catherine and Edgar Kuhn. The family moved...

Sep 17, 2023

David Ten Eyck Appleton died on September 17, 2023.

David was a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico and he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He began his technical career at the early age of 12 by fixing radios and working in several radio shops.

David...

Sep 10, 2023

David Griffiths Lash passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 10, 2023, in Green Valley, Arizona. He was 87 years old.

David is survived by his beloved long-time partner Meriel Gooding, of Green Valley, Arizona. Meriel's sweet nickname for David was "Dafydd," pronounced "Dahth," the Welsh name for David. David and Meriel met through a humanist...

Aug 30, 2023

Armando C. Uzarraga was born in Cananea Sonora Mexico. He married August 4th, 1963 to Celia Garcia from Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico and established their home in Green Valley, Az. He left five children, Armando Guillermo Jr, Arturo, Samuel ✝, Ana Maria and Aaron David Uzarraga. Eight grandkids, and one great grandchild. He was a founder of the...

Aug 13, 2023

Robert Esse passed away on August 13, 2023, in Green Valley, AZ after living with Alzheimer's disease for a number of years. He was lovingly surrounded by family and cared for by staff at La Via Memory Care and Emblem Hospice in his last days. Robert will be remembered as a beloved and loving father and grandfather, dedicated pastor,...

Aug 1, 2023

Janet J. Rath passed away peacefully at home at age 88 on August 1, 2023, in Green Valley, Arizona. Janet was born on October 8, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Fannie and John Harms. She grew up in Firth, Nebraska, the youngest of four children.

Janet was involved in many school and church activities growing up, including ...

Aug 1, 2023

Caroline Kaye Saur (Kaye) of Green Valley, AZ passed away on August 1, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. Kaye was 82 years young.

Born July 29, 1941 in Truman, Minnesota, Kaye grew up in Grand Marias. She met Don Saur in 1959 and fell quickly and deeply in love. Kaye and Don were married February 6, 1960 in...

Jul 30, 2023

Robert Lauer was born October 11, 1938 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Henry and Irma (Cordes) Lauer. He died July 30, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona following a very brief illness.

Bob was proud to have served honorably in the United States Air Force for four years, Following his military service he earned a degree in Education through...

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,...