Obituaries

Jimmy ‘Jimito’ Molina

  Jimmy “Jimito” Molina, 64, passed away  Sept. 25, 2018 in Tucson peacefully with family present.  Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Molina.  He is survived by his mother, Hope Molina; brother, George; and sister, Rosemary.  ...

Robert A. Huerta

  Robert A Huerta, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in his home in Superior with his family near.   He was born May 24, 1940 in Sonora, Arizona to Anita Aragon and Epumaiseno Huerta. He went to Ray High School and worked at Magma Copper for over 20...

Michael H. Lucero

  Michael H. Lucero, 70, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Sept. 16, 2018. Michael was born Oct. 4, 1947, in Superior, AZ to John A. Lucero and Margaret H. Lucero.    He was a fan for life of AZ sports such as Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns. He loved...

William Samuel Giddens

William Samuel Giddens, 91, passed from natural causes on Sept. 16, 2018 in Tucson. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and Kenneth; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.   Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. at Valley Memorial Gardens,...

Twila Mae Wheeler Bowles

  Our beloved mother and grandmother, Twila Mae Wheeler Bowles, age 90, passed away Sept. 19, 2018 at her home in Kearny, Arizona.    Twila was born in Kline, Colorado on Jan. 27, 1928 to Joseph Paul and Nina Mae Eaton, she was the second of 10...

Thomas Ray Rodriguez

  Funeral services for Thomas Ray Rodriguez will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Chandler First Assembly of God, 532 W. Ray Rd., Chandler AZ 85225 (located between Arizona Ave. and Alma School Rd. on Ray Rd.).    Tommy was born Oct 4,...

Clarence Erby Hallman Jr.

  Clarence Erby Hallman Jr., 73, passed away early Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at his home in San Manuel, Arizona. Clarence was born on Feb. 22, 1945 in Dixie, Arkansas, the son of Clarence and Goldy (Ward) Hallman.    Clarence enjoyed fishing and target...

Diana Lynn Palmer

  Diana Lynn Palmer, 70, formerly of Akron, OH left us suddenly on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.   Diane was born in Akron, Ohio on Aug. 3, 1948 and has been a resident of Kearny, Arizona for the last 30...

Lucila P. Lerma

  Lucila P. Lerma was born on June 29, 1938 to Aurora and A.C. Padilla in Belen, NM and died Sept. 10, 2018 at her home in Eagar, AZ.    She grew up in McNary, AZ and that’s where she met her husband Alfonso. After a brief time in California, together...

James ‘J.D.’ Teller

  James “J.D.” Teller, 77, passed away on Aug. 26, 2018 in Wilder, Idaho of dementia and Parkinson’s.    James is preceded in death by  his parents, Frank and Bonnie Teller. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Power Teller; son, Dennis M....