Current Obituaries

Victor Manuel Almanzar

Victor Manuel Almanzar

Jul 14, 2026

Victor Manuel Almanzar was born September 19, 1965 in Nogales, Mexico to Evelia Guzman Almanzar. He died July 16, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona where he lived.

Victor is survived by his loving wife, Martha Patricia Almanzar and two daughters.

Jose Manuel Ortiz

Jose Manuel Ortiz

Jul 13, 2026

Jose Manuel Ortiz was born April 29, 1957 in Agua Prieta, Mexico to Roberto and Bertha Ortiz. He died July 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Jose worked as a truck driver and lived in Nogales, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jose is survived by his daughters, Sylvia (Jason) Moyle, Erika Ortiz and Angelica Ortiz.

Edward George Morrissey

Edward George Morrissey

Jul 10, 2026

Edward G. Morrissey was born February 22, 1964 in New York, New York to Michael and Natalie Morrissey. He died July 10, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Edward was preceded in death by his mother, Natalie Rose Lewis Morrissey.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Morrissey and his father, Michael Morrissey, Sr.

Christopher David Isley

Christopher David Isley

Jul 3, 2026

Christopher David Isley was born July 23, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Walter and Marcia Isley. He died July 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona the place he called home.

Christopher was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughters, Genesis Isley and Kelly Isley-Sherman.

Deborah Susan Earls

Deborah Susan Earls

Jun 22, 2026

Deborah Susan Earls, 65, passed away June 22, 2026. She is survived by aunts, Linda Jenkins and Diane Todd, and several cousins. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Lt. Larry D. Earls, Sr.; mother, Lydia Auracher Earls, and brother, Larry D. Earls, Jr. She lived most of her life in Tucson, Arizona and was a pet lover.

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Peter G. Walsh

Peter G. Walsh

Jun 15, 2026

Peter G. Walsh was born August 27, 1942 and died June 15, 2026. He worked as a pharmacist and lived in Tucson, Arizona.

Francisco S. Saenz

Francisco S. Saenz

Jun 10, 2026

Francisco “Frank” S. Saenz, born March 30, 1950, in Nogales, Mexico, passed away on June 10, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his nephew, Nicholas Sainz, and was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Miguel Angel Sainz . Frank will be remembered with love and quiet appreciation by those who knew him.

Linda Kay Bentley Smith

Linda Kay Bentley Smith

Jun 10, 2026

Linda Smith (formerly Thompson, née Bentley), 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Oro Valley on June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 20, 1948, in Syracuse, New York, to Bob and Dorothy Bentley, Linda lived a life defined by a genuine zeal for living, learning and appreciating the world and its potential....

James Alvin Carpenter, Sr.

James Alvin Carpenter, Sr.

Jun 8, 2026

James Alvin Carpenter, Sr., passed away on June 8, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 85. Born on June 16, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, Jim’s life was one marked by hard work, dedication to family, and a resolute love for the land he called home.

Jim spent his early years in Columbus, Ohio, where he was raised with the...

Raul Carlos Sanchez

Raul Carlos Sanchez

Jun 7, 2026

Raul C. Sanchez was born February 21, 1972 in Tucson, Arizona where he lived and later died on June 7, 2026. 

His parents are Manuel Sanchez and Gloria Koch.

Myonica Tari Gibler

Myonica Tari Gibler

Jun 4, 2026

Myonica Tari Gibler, born Myonica Tari Rowe on July 26, 1952, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. She was a gentle and caring soul.

Myonica found joy in the delicate arts. She lovingly made Barbie doll clothes and had a deep passion for needlepoint, embroidery, and cross-stitching. These hobbies were a reflection of her patient and thoughtful nature,...

Roland Edward Wiseman

Roland Edward Wiseman

Jun 2, 2026

Roland Edward Wiseman, lovingly known as “Rolly” passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, with his loving daughter Amy by his side, holding his hand as he went home to be with his Heavenly Father.

He was born on July 29, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Rev. E. Keith Wiseman and Roberta...

Charlotte Marie Johnson

Charlotte Marie Johnson

Jun 1, 2026

Charlotte Marie Johnson, known lovingly to many as "Char," passed away on June 1, 2026, in Tucson, the city where she was born on September 11, 1985. Her journey through life was marked by resilience, love, and an unyielding spirit that touched everyone who knew her.

Charlotte graduated from Palo Verde High School in 2003, an achievement she balanced with her...

Kathleen Ann Blake

Kathleen Ann Blake

May 29, 2026

Kathleen Ann Blake, 79, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on March 29, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, Kathy later moved with her husband, James Blake, and her family to Tucson, Arizona, where Kathy and Jim raised their daughters.

Kathy lived a life full of kindness, a loving heart, and devotion to those she loved. She enjoyed...

James Lawrence Skaehill

James Lawrence Skaehill

May 28, 2026

James Skaehill, passed away on May 28, 2026. He was 82 years old.

Jim retired from the United States Air Force after serving 22 years. Jim started his own handyman service calling it Jim's Enterprise after leaving the air force.

He was a big Dallas Cowboy fan and U of A football and basketball fan.

He was a member of Grace Community Church...

James W. Phillips

James W. Phillips

May 25, 2026

James “Jim” W. Phillips, 88, passed away May 25, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on September 17, 1937, in Albany, Georgia to Mabry Stone Phillips and Carolyn Smith Phillips.

After graduating from Albany High School in 1955, Jim received one bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and another in industrial management from Auburn University.

Jim later joined National Semiconductor, working internationally...

Philip James Tevik

Philip James Tevik

May 19, 2026

Philip James Tevik, 63, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully after a brief but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by love and family at home.Philip was born to Karol (Kuhlman) and Wesley Tevik on June 11, 1962, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and spent his teen years in Portland, Oregon, before returning...

Douglas Aaron Campbell

Douglas Aaron Campbell

May 18, 2026

Douglas Aaron Campbell, 84, passed away May 18, 2026, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer and other health ailments. He had a strong will to live, which fortunately pushed him through previous health challenges. Family was the foundation of his life. He especially adored his grandchildren, and thankfully was able to have more time and experiences...