Current Obituaries

Aug 7, 2026

Xavier Felix Gallegos passed away on August 7, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. He was a dad, grandpa, friend, photographer, fisherman, cook, hiker, and a man who absolutely loved to dance.

Photography was his career and passion. He was a photojournalist for the Tucson Citizen newspaper for more than 30 years and was well known throughout Tucson for his work. Over the...

Sep 2026

Francisco J. Arvizu II, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Francisco made Tucson his lifelong home, where he built his family, served his community, and created a lifetime of cherished memories.

He was a devoted husband to Eloise “Gorda”, his wife of 52 years....

Sep 26, 2026

David Alexander Henderson passed away on September 26, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. David was born on August 10, 1952 in Bainbridge Island, Wash. He grew up there with his parents Eleanora and Percy. Bainbridge Island is where he enjoyed his youth with siblings, cousins and friends. David was an excellent poet, had a big heart even if he had a...

Sep 20, 2026

Michael was a beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles and mother, Georgianna and stepmother, Dorothy.  Michael is survived by 13 Brothers and Sisters, 26 Nieces and Nephews and a great number of Great Nieces and Nephews. He worked for  30 years with the Santa Ana School District with Disabled Youth and...

Sep 18, 2026

Daniel Edward Tellez, a native Tucsonan whose hardworking spirit, artistic gifts, and compassionate nature touched many lives, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. He was 58. Born on August 12, 1968, in Tucson, Daniel remained deeply connected to the city that shaped him and that he, in turn, served with quiet dedication throughout his life.

Daniel was a...

Sep 16, 2026

Wantana “Kat” Oobpamana passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 60 from an unexpected diagnosis of colon cancer in its late stages.

Born on July 28, 1966, Wantana will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who held her close throughout her life. Her passing brings deep sorrow, and her memory will...

Sep 9, 2026

Our beloved daughter, Michelle, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after an unexpected diagnosis of late stage cancer. She was 58 years old. She brought joy to all who knew her. She was a lifelong nurse who deeply loved and cared for her fellow nurses and patients. She loved meeting new people as a traveling nurse and met many of...

Sep 2, 2026

Branden John Mayer passed away in Tucson on September 2, 2026, after a long illness. He was 44 years old.

Born on August 5, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Branden will be remembered with love by those who knew him and by the family who shared in his life. His passing brings deep sorrow to all who cared for him, and...

Aug 31, 2026

Jerry Dean Maxson was born September 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Lowell and Stella Maxson. He died August 31, 2026 in Green Valley, Arizona.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers.

He is survived by two children, a niece, Dawn Hilliard, and a nephew.

Aug 29, 2026

William K. Edwards was born November 25, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He died August 29, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

William is survived by his brother, Bruce Kahn and his sister, Karen Kahn.

Aug 29, 2026

Marian Amoroso-Benedetto, 71, passed away peacefully on 29 August 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Bergenfield, New Jersey, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be remembered for her kindness, cooking and devotion to helping anyone she could.

She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 47 years, Michael “Benny” Benedetto; sons,...

Aug 28, 2026

Brian Scott Leavitt, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 28, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1968, in Elwood, Indiana.

Brian will be remembered for the simple joys that helped shape his life. He loved playing the guitar, and that love was a meaningful part of who he was.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Ronald Cooper,...

Aug 16, 2026

Derek Bryan Hinkle was born March 21, 1969 in Beckley, West Virginia to Terry and Dietra Hinkle. He died August 16, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Derek was preceded in death and now reunites with his father, Terry.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Shannon Hinkle and by his mother, Dietra.

Aug 10, 2026

Rodger Doyle Mason, Jr. was born November 19, 1969 in Frankfurt, Germany. He died August 10, 2026 in Casa Grande, Arizona.

He is survived by his children, Rodger Mason III, Courtney Mason and Joshua Mason.

Aug 7, 2026

Luann Stearns was born January 23, 1953, she died August 7, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Luann was a branch manager with an employment service.

Donations toward final expenses may be made to Tucson Cremation Services, 2706 North Silverbell Road, STE 3110, Tucson, Arizona 85745 or call (520) 372-7369

Aug 2, 2026

Ramona M. Pool de Segura was born August 31, 1949 in Merida Yucatan, Mexico to Felipe de Jesus Pool and Oliva Ines Perez Dorantes. She died August 2, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 76. 

Ramona is preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Segura and her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Reyna del Socorro Segura Pool, Mercy...

Aug 2, 2026

Cynthia Leah Murray was born August 30, 1965 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Wayne and Audrey Murray. She died August 2, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Cynthia is survived by her son, Brett Wasion; daughter-in-law, Crystal Blackmore; and former partner, Michael Wasion.

Aug 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2026

Paula Janet Wertman was born February 18, 1940 in London, England to Lou and Kathleen Fawsitt. She died August 1, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her son, Simon Wertman of California; her brother, Joseph Fawsitt in Cleveland, OH and her sister, Yolanda Fawsitt in England.

Aug 1, 2026

Shirlee Ann Watson was born October 1, 1935 in Crescent, Oklahoma to George Winchell and Vera Vinson. She died August 1, 2026 in Benson, Arizona. 

Shirlee was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edwin Lee Phares, Jr. in 2024 and by her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori (Robert) Sigurdson and Kelly Morgan.