Angie Sampson, 72, passed away in Tucson due to natural causes on June 28, 2023. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Larry; children, Lencho (Vivian), Steve (Rosemary), Jesus (Vanessa) and Anjelica; mother, Angelina; sister, Cissy; five...
Obituaries
Wanda Faith O’Brien
Wanda Faith O'Brien was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Ray, Arizona. She was the daughter of Clara and Loyd "Snuffy" Palmer Sr. of Ray. She was a graduate from Ray High School in Kearny. Wanda became a registered nurse and worked in several...
Zavier David Magallanez
On the morning of Friday, July 7, 2023, Zavier David Magallanez passed away at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. Zavier was 29 years old. Zavier was born in the City of Glendale in Maricopa County, AZ at 4:32 a.m. on Oct. 20,...
Refugio P. Huerta July 6, 1945 – February 23, 2023
Refugio P. Huerta “Cuco” sorrowfully and suddenly left us on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Refugio was born in Jalpa, Zacatecas on July 6, 1945, and immigrated to the United States when he was five years old. Refugio’s parents Jose Maria and Esiquia Perez...
Viola Teresa Vargas
Viola Teresa Vargas, better known as Teresa, 81, of Mammoth, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Teresa was born on June 3, 1941, to Pedro and Apolonia Borboa in Tucson, AZ. Teresa...
Mary R. Castro
Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Mary R. Castro passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the age of 96 years. Mary was born in Jerome, Arizona on Jan. 24, 1926, to parents Adolfo and Priscillianna Rodriguez. Mary graduated from Jerome High School...
Gloria Sepulveda
It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Sepulveda announces her passing on Aug. 6, 2022. She passed away peacefully among her family at Namaste Alzheimer’s Center in Colorado Springs. Gloria was born in El Paso, Texas in 1927, moved to...
Oscar Robles Bayardo
Oscar Robles Bayardo, 77, “kicked the bucket” (the words he asked to be used) on Aug. 6, 2022. The original OSO GRANDE was born in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico on Nov. 27, 1944, and moved to America in his teens. He is survived by his 8 children, Luis,...
Dennis H. Van Gorp
Rev. Dennis H. Van Gorp passed away Aug. 14, 2022, at age 70 in Superior, AZ. He was born on Sept. 9, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1962, he moved with his parents and siblings from Pella, Iowa to Phoenix, AZ. Dennis was married for 49 years to...
Margarita Alvarez
Margarita Alvarez, age 89, passed away July 29, 2022, peacefully in her sleep. Margarita was born on Oct. 30, 1932, and grew up in Ray-Sonora. She married Jose “Chepe” Alvarez and went on to have 5 beautiful children. Maggie lived a full life,...