Obituaries

  Wanda “Peggy” Williams, 104, passed away on Dec. 31, 2025, in Tucson.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Freman Williams; daughters and sons-in-law, Elsie and Jim Hoyack and Mabel and Johnnie Seballos; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Wiliams; grandchildren, Chuck...

  Felicitas M. Pino, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at home in Apache Junction, Arizona.   Felicitas was born on Nov. 23, 1936, to Gorgonio and Margaret Medina in Clarkdale, Arizona. On April 19, 1957, she married Diego R. Pino.   Felicitas is...

  Sandra Rubio Laguna of Safford passed into Heavenly Eternity on Nov. 19, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Lordsburg, New Mexico on Aug. 17, 1947, to Guadalupe Rubio and Rosa Saucedo Rubio.   Sandra was raised in Morenci, Arizona, graduating from Morenci High...

  It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beautiful daughter and mother, Jessica Ochoa Cardenas, 49, of Mesa, Arizona. She passed away on Dec. 25, 2025.   Jessica was born on Sept. 19, 1976, in Kearny, Arizona to Cruz “Boy” and...

  Diana Sue Sanders Coons (Sue), 82, died Dec. 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by her devoted family, just nine days after the death of her loving husband Bob. She was born Sept. 12, 1943, in Safford, Arizona, to Donald and Donetta Sanders.   Sue was a...

  Robert Clifford Coons (Bob), 84, died Dec. 18, 2025, in Lehi, Utah, surrounded by his sweet wife and many loved ones. He was born July 5, 1941, in Miami, Arizona, to Howard (Dutch) and Margret Coons.   Bob was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

  Carmen A. Vender, 91, of Oro Valley, passed away in Tucson due to natural causes on Dec. 20, 2025. She was born Aug. 7, 1934, to Alberto and Aggie Acosta.   Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Aggie Acosta; husband, Raul (Ruly) M. Vender; son,...

  Gilbert Joseph Martinez, 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2025, in Superior, Arizona. Born on March 12, 1939, in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, Gilbert lived a life rooted in devotion to family, hard work, and faith.   He moved to Superior at a young age and...

  Larry “Cotton” Don Clinton Sr. of San Manuel, AZ passed away on Dec. 26, 2025, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with cancer.   Born on Sept. 29, 1958, in San Manuel, Cotton lived a life defined by kindness, humor, and an unwavering willingness to help...

    Armando Bingochea, of Florence, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 27, 1945 to Rumaldo Vingochea and Margarita Serna Vingochea.   Armando lived a life rooted in family and simple joys....