Obituaries
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 storyBetty 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 storySigifredo “Sigi: Fimbres passed away at his home in Douglas on May 11, 2009.
More of this storyLong-time Douglas resident Dale Christopher Drost died on May 9 in Tucson after a long battle with complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis.
More of this storyLuis 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 storyGladys 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.
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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 storyJose 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 storyLongtime 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 storyMargarita Valenzuela died at home Thursday morning May 21, 2009 in Douglas, Arizona. Margarita was born in Naco, Arizona, and raised in Pirtleville, by her parents Serafina and Pánfilo Varela. As the oldest of nine children, Margarita assumed the role of mother at a very early age.
More of this storyJose Angel Lopez passed away on May 24, 2009. Jose was born October 29, 1932 to Miguel Angel Lopez and Carlota Romero in Esqueda, Sonora, Mexico.
More of this storyRafael 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.
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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.
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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 storyBetty 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.
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