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Joshuah Dean Gilstrap
Jul 19, 2025
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Joshuah Dean Gilstrap, who departed from us on July 19, 2025, at the age of 18.
Joshuah cherished the time spent with his Parents Curtis and Tina Gilstrap, his sister's and nieces and nephews. He shared with them a love...
William Ryan
Jul 18, 2025
In Loving Memory
A Celebration of a Life Well Lived
William Ryan, born in Oak Park, IL, was blessed with a wonderful life. He died at the age of 92, in the Tucson VA Hospital, with Jenny by his side.
Throughout life, he valued education, quality work, integrity and personal responsibility. After serving...
Merlino Cruz
Jul 14, 2025
It is with great sadness we must report that Merlino Cruz of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on July 14, 2025. He was an amazing man who loved his family, friends, & community. There's nothing he wouldn't do to help someone or make their day. Joyful & full of love & compassion. A father & son to many. He...
Susan Elaine Gobble Hill
Jul 13, 2025
Susan Elaine Gobble Hill passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 83.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 29, 1942, Susan grew up in Missouri and New Jersey. In June 1964, after obtaining her bachelor's degree from Wilson College, she married her high school sweetheart Richard Hill. Rich was...
Martin Scott Palbykin
Jun 30, 2025
Martin Scott Palbykin, 71, of Vail, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on June 30, 2025.
Born in Plymouth, Indiana, Marty worked professionally as a pilot and his true passion was drag racing. He enjoyed engine design and building as much as he liked driving his car "like it was on rails" down...
Frank Steven Hays
Jun 21, 2025
Frank Steven Hays (Steve), age 97 passed away peacefully at his home in Green Valley, AZ. Steve was born June 12, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank K. Hays and Beulah E. (Stevens) Hays of Chicago, Il., his loving wife Pauline Ann Hays and his sister Joyce S. Hays. Steve is survived by his two...
Thomas Leo Regnier
Jun 15, 2025
Tom Regnier was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and was blessed with a wonderful life. He died at home in Arizona at the age of 80 with Marilyn by his side.
He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Michael Regnier and his parents Leo Raymond and Doris Mable (Christensen) Regnier. Tom's career spanned 40 years in...
Richard L. Brethour
Jun 9, 2025
Richard L. "Dick" Brethour, age 80, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on August 14, 1944, to Richard L & Selma M (Ullrich) Brethour in Meridian, Mississippi, where his father was stationed with the US Army Air Corps. They returned to Scottsbluff, Nebraska in November 1945. Dick attended Scottsbluff...
Mary P. Macdowell
Jun 8, 2025
Mary P. MacDowell, age 81, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on June 8, 2025 at Haven Health Green Valley. A memorial service will be held at the Marana Veterans Cemetery in Marana, Arizona, on October 24, 2025 at 10 am with a celebration of life to follow. Thank you.
Mary Patricia (Mead) MacDowell was born on...
Gerald Devon Avery
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gerald Devon Avery March 23, 1961 – June 5, 2025
Gerald Devon Avery was born on March 23, 1961, in Smithfield North Carolina. He was the 10th child among 11 siblings born to the late Rosco Avery, Sr. and Lumel Avery.
A graduate of Smithfield-Selma Senior High School, Gerald dedicated many...
Amelia Aguirre
May 30, 2025
Amelia Aguirre, of Amado, Arizona, passed away May 30, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born July 10, 1935, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Jose M. Aguirre, and is survived by her siblings, Carmen Salazar, Isabel Angulo and Filiberto Salazar.
Amelia is survived by her six children: Guadalupe,...
Ambrosio Polanco
May 30, 2025
Ambrosio loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2025, at the age of 91, he went home to be with him.
Preceded in death by his parents Ambrosio Sr and Maria Polanco, brother Jose Polanco, Sister Angelita Gonzales, and niece Amalia Gonzales
Ambrosio is survived by his Partner of 36 years Georgina...
Lafrank Newell
May 22, 2025
LAFRANK'S LIFE NOTES
LaFrank Newell was born in Portland, Oregon on July 3, 1956, to the late Frank Newell and Doris Jean Dorton. LaFrank was as unique as his name, living a vivid, passionate, and full life. He was smart, accomplished and deeply loved. LaFrank passed away at the age of 68 on...
Curtis Jerome Kopperud
May 15, 2025
Curt Kopperud passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025 after a long fight with illness at Canyon Valley Memory Care Facility in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born July 31, 1937 to parents, Clarence and Iva Kopperud, in Minot, North Dakota. He was the oldest of two children. Curt proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956...
Neina Maud Canter Beach
May 13, 2025
Neina Maud Canter Beach, 86, passed away on May 13, 2025, at Haven Health Green Valley Nursing Home. She was born in Washington D.C. on February 3, 1939, to Harry Vernon Canter and Evelyn Juanita Beall Canter. Neina was the middle child of five siblings and named in honor of her two grandmothers, a tribute that reflected the deep...
Charlotte Lilliedahl
May 12, 2025
Charlotte Lilliedahl passed away peacefully with her children, Erik Lilliedahl and Chrissy Rosthenhausler, by her side in the early hours on 5/12/2025. She is survived by her two children, grandchildren, Gabriel, Erik, and Ashley, and siblings, Cathy Widmer Wilterdink, Fred Widmer, and Phil Widmer. Charlotte was born to loving parents, Ruben and Anabelle Widmer, on June 21, 1943, in...
Diane Shaw Madden
May 9, 2025
Diane passed away in her sleep on May 9, 2025. She was placed in hospice care in January and spent nearly 100% of the time bedridden as she could not see or stand up. She suffered from a myriad of ailments stemming from breast cancer and never complained. Diane was the firstborn to Bernard and Della Shaw on August...
Roger Barrett Henry
May 3, 2025
Roger Barrett Henry passed on May 3, 2025 in his home in Arizona, encircled by loved ones including Jill, his best friend and wife of 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Florence Henry, brother Fred, and his daughter Sue. He is survived by his wife, Jill; children, Trina, Laurie, Becky, Russell, and April,...
Russell L Smith
May 2, 2025
Russ Smith passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 in his home following a short illness.
Born November 2, 1937 to Clarence & Lilly Smith in Richmond, Indiana, he lived in Indiana until he turned 18. Following high school he joined Army with his cousin Joey and together they sought out to see the world. They were...
Sena Jolyene Jeffreys
May 2, 2025
Sena Jolyene Jeffreys, 71, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at Arroyo Gardens in Green Valley, AZ, surrounded by love and in the comforting embrace of her faith.
Born on December 10, 1953, in Clinton, OK, to Billie (Blamey) and Earl Hulin, Sena lived a life rooted in kindness, grace, and an unwavering devotion - to...
Joshuah Dean Gilstrap
Jul 19, 2025
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Joshuah Dean Gilstrap, who departed from us on July 19, 2025, at the age of 18.
Joshuah cherished the time spent with his Parents Curtis and Tina Gilstrap, his sister's and nieces and nephews. He shared with them a love...
William Ryan
Jul 18, 2025
In Loving Memory
A Celebration of a Life Well Lived
William Ryan, born in Oak Park, IL, was blessed with a wonderful life. He died at the age of 92, in the Tucson VA Hospital, with Jenny by his side.
Throughout life, he valued education, quality work, integrity and personal responsibility. After serving...
Merlino Cruz
Jul 14, 2025
It is with great sadness we must report that Merlino Cruz of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on July 14, 2025. He was an amazing man who loved his family, friends, & community. There's nothing he wouldn't do to help someone or make their day. Joyful & full of love & compassion. A father & son to many. He...
Susan Elaine Gobble Hill
Jul 13, 2025
Susan Elaine Gobble Hill passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 83.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 29, 1942, Susan grew up in Missouri and New Jersey. In June 1964, after obtaining her bachelor's degree from Wilson College, she married her high school sweetheart Richard Hill. Rich was...
Martin Scott Palbykin
Jun 30, 2025
Martin Scott Palbykin, 71, of Vail, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on June 30, 2025.
Born in Plymouth, Indiana, Marty worked professionally as a pilot and his true passion was drag racing. He enjoyed engine design and building as much as he liked driving his car "like it was on rails" down...
Frank Steven Hays
Jun 21, 2025
Frank Steven Hays (Steve), age 97 passed away peacefully at his home in Green Valley, AZ. Steve was born June 12, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank K. Hays and Beulah E. (Stevens) Hays of Chicago, Il., his loving wife Pauline Ann Hays and his sister Joyce S. Hays. Steve is survived by his two...
Thomas Leo Regnier
Jun 15, 2025
Tom Regnier was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and was blessed with a wonderful life. He died at home in Arizona at the age of 80 with Marilyn by his side.
He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Michael Regnier and his parents Leo Raymond and Doris Mable (Christensen) Regnier. Tom's career spanned 40 years in...
Richard L. Brethour
Jun 9, 2025
Richard L. "Dick" Brethour, age 80, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on August 14, 1944, to Richard L & Selma M (Ullrich) Brethour in Meridian, Mississippi, where his father was stationed with the US Army Air Corps. They returned to Scottsbluff, Nebraska in November 1945. Dick attended Scottsbluff...
Mary P. Macdowell
Jun 8, 2025
Mary P. MacDowell, age 81, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on June 8, 2025 at Haven Health Green Valley. A memorial service will be held at the Marana Veterans Cemetery in Marana, Arizona, on October 24, 2025 at 10 am with a celebration of life to follow. Thank you.
Mary Patricia (Mead) MacDowell was born on...
Gerald Devon Avery
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gerald Devon Avery March 23, 1961 – June 5, 2025
Gerald Devon Avery was born on March 23, 1961, in Smithfield North Carolina. He was the 10th child among 11 siblings born to the late Rosco Avery, Sr. and Lumel Avery.
A graduate of Smithfield-Selma Senior High School, Gerald dedicated many...
Amelia Aguirre
May 30, 2025
Amelia Aguirre, of Amado, Arizona, passed away May 30, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born July 10, 1935, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Jose M. Aguirre, and is survived by her siblings, Carmen Salazar, Isabel Angulo and Filiberto Salazar.
Amelia is survived by her six children: Guadalupe,...
Ambrosio Polanco
May 30, 2025
Ambrosio loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2025, at the age of 91, he went home to be with him.
Preceded in death by his parents Ambrosio Sr and Maria Polanco, brother Jose Polanco, Sister Angelita Gonzales, and niece Amalia Gonzales
Ambrosio is survived by his Partner of 36 years Georgina...
Lafrank Newell
May 22, 2025
LAFRANK'S LIFE NOTES
LaFrank Newell was born in Portland, Oregon on July 3, 1956, to the late Frank Newell and Doris Jean Dorton. LaFrank was as unique as his name, living a vivid, passionate, and full life. He was smart, accomplished and deeply loved. LaFrank passed away at the age of 68 on...
Curtis Jerome Kopperud
May 15, 2025
Curt Kopperud passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025 after a long fight with illness at Canyon Valley Memory Care Facility in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born July 31, 1937 to parents, Clarence and Iva Kopperud, in Minot, North Dakota. He was the oldest of two children. Curt proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956...
Neina Maud Canter Beach
May 13, 2025
Neina Maud Canter Beach, 86, passed away on May 13, 2025, at Haven Health Green Valley Nursing Home. She was born in Washington D.C. on February 3, 1939, to Harry Vernon Canter and Evelyn Juanita Beall Canter. Neina was the middle child of five siblings and named in honor of her two grandmothers, a tribute that reflected the deep...
Charlotte Lilliedahl
May 12, 2025
Charlotte Lilliedahl passed away peacefully with her children, Erik Lilliedahl and Chrissy Rosthenhausler, by her side in the early hours on 5/12/2025. She is survived by her two children, grandchildren, Gabriel, Erik, and Ashley, and siblings, Cathy Widmer Wilterdink, Fred Widmer, and Phil Widmer. Charlotte was born to loving parents, Ruben and Anabelle Widmer, on June 21, 1943, in...
Diane Shaw Madden
May 9, 2025
Diane passed away in her sleep on May 9, 2025. She was placed in hospice care in January and spent nearly 100% of the time bedridden as she could not see or stand up. She suffered from a myriad of ailments stemming from breast cancer and never complained. Diane was the firstborn to Bernard and Della Shaw on August...
Roger Barrett Henry
May 3, 2025
Roger Barrett Henry passed on May 3, 2025 in his home in Arizona, encircled by loved ones including Jill, his best friend and wife of 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Florence Henry, brother Fred, and his daughter Sue. He is survived by his wife, Jill; children, Trina, Laurie, Becky, Russell, and April,...
Russell L Smith
May 2, 2025
Russ Smith passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 in his home following a short illness.
Born November 2, 1937 to Clarence & Lilly Smith in Richmond, Indiana, he lived in Indiana until he turned 18. Following high school he joined Army with his cousin Joey and together they sought out to see the world. They were...
Sena Jolyene Jeffreys
May 2, 2025
Sena Jolyene Jeffreys, 71, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at Arroyo Gardens in Green Valley, AZ, surrounded by love and in the comforting embrace of her faith.
Born on December 10, 1953, in Clinton, OK, to Billie (Blamey) and Earl Hulin, Sena lived a life rooted in kindness, grace, and an unwavering devotion - to...
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