Obituary Listing

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas Lee Kirkpatrick of Sahuarita, Arizona passed away on October 9, 2025 at the age of 79.  He was born on August 12, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona.  Though his life began and ended in the Tucson area, the journey of his life took him far and wide.

After being raised in Safford and Tempe, Arizona, Tom joined...

Oct 3, 2025

William (Bill) Wahlke,71, passed away on Thursday October 30,2025 after complications from heart surgery in Tucson, Arizona.

Bill was born on December 24, 1953 to John and Eunice Wahlke in Artesia, California. He was the youngest of the 3 children. Bill grew up in California and in Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a...

Oct 3, 2025

Paul Stephen Sauve, 98, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Haven Health in Green Valley, Arizona. Born December 26, 1926, in Terrebonne, Minnesota, Paul lived a life of service and adventure.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, LaVerne(Mester), Paul is survided by sisters Theresa(Lussier), Doris(Matthews), and Carol(Guzek); children Linda(Rundle), Russell, and...

Sep 30, 2025

Dorothy Elizabeth Draper, maiden name Purver

Born September 17, 1924 in Toronto Ontario Canada and died September 30, 2025 in Green Valley Arizona USA.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Frederick S. Draper, her daughter Wendy Elizabeth Bell, her son-in-law Daniel R. Bell, her grandson Christopher Bell, and her sisters Audrey Purver and Helen Corben...

Sep 28, 2025

Albert Camacho, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community volunteer, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 78. A longtime resident of Sahuarita, Arizona, Albert was known for his kindness, generosity, and deep love for his family and community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mercy Camacho; his sister, Sarah Camacho;...

Sep 26, 2025

Trudi G. Hewitt (née Bibby) ••• 1943 - 2025

Trudi G. Hewitt, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Sahuarita, Arizona, on September 26, 2025, surrounded by her husband Terry, and daughters Julie Griffith and Susan Jones.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Trudi lived a vibrant and creative life filled with curiosity,...

Sep 26, 2025

Our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother, Joseph Emerald Ferrang passed peacefully on Friday, September 26, at Arroyo Gardens in Green Valley, his home since 2019. Joe was three weeks short of his 99th birthday. Joe was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 17, 1926, the oldest son of Emmett and Anna Ferrang. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 25, 2025

Constance Dent Rietschel, age 78, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on September 25, 2025. She had been in hospice care at the Villas at Green Valley. Connie was born in Oklahoma City on January 12, 1947, the daughter of Harry and Pauline Dent (nee Turk). She graduated from Richardson High School, Richardson, Texas, in 1965 and won a...

Sep 22, 2025

John Carmen DeGrezia, 80, of Green Valley, Arizona, entered eternal life on September 22, 2025, at his home following a short illness.

John was born on July 7, 1945, in Paterson, New Jersey, to John A. and Connie DeGrezia. A proud New Jersey native, John graduated from Eastside High School in 1964. The following year, he joined the United States Army...

Sep 19, 2025

Tamara Manett Rice (formerly Michael), 61, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2025.

Born on October 23, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas, Tamara was the cherished daughter of Patsy Rice and the late Howard Rice and beloved sister to Ron and Tracy Rice. She was the loving mother of Zachary Michael (Viridiana) and Brooke...

Sep 18, 2025

Patricia Ann LaRusso Flowers, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. She was 87.

Born on March 16, 1938, in Stamford, Connecticut, to William Vito LaRusso and Josephine Jeanette LaRosa, Patricia's life was marked by boundless compassion, fierce independence, and an unwavering commitment to family and community....

Sep 18, 2025

Judy Tomhave, age 84, of Green Valley, AZ passed away unexpectedly on September 18th. 2025.

Born Judith Ann Lepel in Glencoe, MN to Melvin Lepel and Verna (Tessmer) Lepel. Her father was killed in action during WWII in Burma in 1944 and she was raised by her mother in the small town of Plato, MN, with her...

Sep 17, 2025

Larry Vaughn Hawkins

April 8, 1950 - September 17, 2025

"If you loved me you would be glad I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I." ~John 14:28~

Larry Vaughn Hawkins, a man like no other, passed away the night of September...

Sep 11, 2025

Richard John Solie ("Dick") died on September 11, 2025 in Green Valley, AZ from complications resulting from Parkinson's. The fourth child of six, Dick was born on September 19, 1933 in the family home in Barron, Wisconsin to Rachel and Maurice P. Solie Sr. In 1942, when Dick was in grade school the family moved to his mother's family...

Sep 5, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Henninger, 82 years old, of Green Valley, AZ passed away on September 5, 2025 at Sahaurita Northwest Medical Center.

Jerry was born on May 22, 1943 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Henninger and Margaret Twigg.  After growing up in Altoona, Jerry enlisted with the Navy MCB-58, and was honorably discharged in 1969.

Jerry...

Sep 3, 2025

Ludmila M (Goldie) Desimpel, age 98, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 3rd, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.

Goldie was born in December 1926, in Detroit Michigan, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ludmilla Huber. She was a devoted mother and wife of over 60 years to the late James (Jim)...

Sep 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Henry "Hank" Babel

Henry "Hank" Babel unexpectedly passed away on September 2, 2025 after battling a month-long illness. He was born on August 3, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Family Hank is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Karen Flinn Babel. He is also survived by...

Aug 23, 2025

William "Bill" Carley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Bill was 1 of 6 children, born to William and Kathryn Carley (Pavich). He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11, 1948.

Bill lived most of his life in the Chicago western suburbs and graduated from Elmhurst High School, and attended Northern...

Aug 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helene Feldman, of Tubac AZ, on 8/20/25.

Helene Charlotte Feldman (Snyder) was born in the Bronx on April 17, 1939 to Sylvia and Robert Snyder.  She was their only child.  The family moved to Cleveland OH where Robert worked as a movie representative.  Helene attended then...

Aug 19, 2025

Viola F Rice (Fritzi) passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2025. She was 93 years old, lived a full life and was ready to "go home". When she was a child, she was always moving and always happy and was given the nickname SnickelFritz. It stuck. Bankers and doctors called her Viola, but family and friends called...