Obituaries


 


Gladys Pearl (Knight) Ziede

Gladys Pearl (Knight) Ziede was born in El Paso Texas, June 26, 1924, to Paul Thomas Knight and Josephine Ruth Medinger.  Because of her father’s job with Southern Pacific Railroad, the family lived in several Arizona towns, including Warren, Bisbee and Douglas.

More of this story


Death Notice: Betty Ruerman

Betty Ruerman passed away May 8, 2009 in Tucson, AZ. Care  entrusted to Adair Douglas Funeral Chapel, 364-2121, Funeral Director Alex Espinosa.

More of this story


Sigfredo “Sigi” Fimbres

Sigifredo “Sigi: Fimbres passed away at his home in Douglas on May 11, 2009.

More of this story


Dale Christopher Drost

Long-time Douglas resident Dale Christopher Drost died on May 9 in Tucson after a long battle with complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis.

More of this story


Luis Cesar Medoza

Luis was raised in Douglas, Arizona, and attended Douglas schools. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Douglas, and played in the church bell choir, Luis was also a member of Boy Scout Troop 430 and Venture Crew 426. He was a volunteer at the Douglas Municipal Library.

More of this story


Gladys Pearl Knight

Gladys Pearl Knight was born in El Paso Texas, June 26, 1924, to Paul Thomas Knight and Josephine Ruth Medinger.  Because of her father’s job with Southern Pacific Railroad, the family lived in several Arizona towns, including Warren, Bisbee and Douglas.

More of this story


Ignacio “Nacho” Valenzuela Alvarez

Our most merciful and loving Lord took our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, after an illness on May 2, 2009.

More of this story


Jose C. Robles

Jose C. Robles passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Southeast Arizona Medical Center.  Jose was born in Pirtleville, Arizona on March 1, 1910 to Raphael and Refugio C. Robles.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years Kitty, his parents and brother, Rafael.  He is survived by his son, Joe (Grace) Robles, daughters, Gloria Santa Cruz and Sylvia (Reyes) Vasquez, 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.   Jose retired from Phelps Dodge Smelter after 45 years.  He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed planting his vegetable garden every year.   He was a very dedicated and loving Husband, Father, Tata and Friend.

More of this story


Lucinda Zamudio

Longtime Elfrida resident Lucina Zamudio passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee, Arizona.  Lucina was born March 4, 1914 in Sahuaripa , Sonora,  Mexico. 

More of this story


Rafael Uranga-Marquez

Rafael Uranga-Marquez passed away on May 16, 2009 at La Solana of Douglas. Rafael was born on May 5, 1924 to Encarnacion Uranga and Marina Marquez in El Paso, TX. 

More of this story


Francisco “Cisco” Jesus Carranza

Francisco “Cisco” Jesus Carranza went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2009. Preceding him in death are his grandfathers Hector R. Leon and Jesus M. Carranza. Surviving are his parents Jesus F. Carranza and Lorenia L. and sister Kendall Lee Carranza of Douglas. Also surviving Cisco are his grandmothers Lorenza F. Leon and Frances G. Carranza as well as many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

More of this story


Artemisa (Micha) Merino Somoza

Artemisa (Micha) Merino Somoza passed away May 15,  2009 at Villa Maria Nursing Facility in Tucson where she temporarily resided with her husband, Ernesto.  Artemisa was born in Pitaicachi, Sonora, Mexico to Ramona and Jose Maria Merino.

More of this story


Betty Rose Ruterman

Betty Rose Ruterman was born on April 23, 1929 and passed away on May 8, 2009. Betty was born in Cortez, Colorado the daughter and only child of William A. Ogle and Anna B. (Morelock) Ogle. She grew up in Durango, Colorado where she graduated from high school in May of 1947.

More of this story


Diana Judith Gonzales-Amarillas

Diana Judith Gonzales-Amarillas passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2009 in Douglas, AZ.

More of this story


Soccorro “Lily” Reyes

Socorro “Lily”- “Mamy Lily” Reyes passed away peacefully in her home on April 17, 2009.

More of this story


Aida Zazueta Alvarado

Aida Zazueta Alvarado, a resident of Douglas, AZ., passed away on April 21, 2009 in Altadena California where she resided for the last four years of her life at the home of her daughter Catalina Luna. 

More of this story


Arnice Mae Preator

Arnice Mae Preator passed away at her home on April 25, 2009 in Douglas, Arizona.  She was born on March 9, 1921 in Portales, New Mexico to William and Lilly Bone Knight.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

More of this story


Soledad “Choled” Munoz

Soledad “Chole” Muñoz passed away on April 22, 2009 at her home in Pirtleville, AZ. Chole was born on February 15, 1920 to Eleno and Guadalupe Carabeo in Pilares, Sonora, MX. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.

More of this story

Submit an Obituary

Click here to submit











Contact Us

Email the Editor
530 11th Street (85607)
P.O. Drawer H
Douglas, AZ 85608
tel: 520.364.3424
fax: 520.364.6750