Hosea Fisher
April 26, 1913-March 3, 2012

Fisher Sr., Hosea went home on March 3, 2012 to be forever with the Lord Jesus Christ. He is survived by three daughters, Betty J., Josie L., and Constance M. Fisher; six sons, Hosea (I), Alfred L., Leonard, Thomas, Hosea (II), and Moses Fisher. He was also a Father figure to and is survived by Oscar Ferrell, Yolanda Ferrell, Linda Escobar, Naomi Aguilar, Gerarda Armado, and Martina Granillo. Eighteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family will also cherish his memory and carry on his legacy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria (aka Mary Lou), and four siblings. One sister, Emma Mills, survives him. Services were held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Bring Broadway Chapel, Tucson, AZ, with Pastor Anthony L. Moss officiating of Agape Christian Community Church.

Ralph Anthony Torres
Jan. 17, 1925-March 11, 2012

TORRES, RALPH ANTHONY, 87, formerly of Douglas, Arizona and a Tucson resident for the last 21 years, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2012. Born on January 17, 1925 in Pearce, Arizona, he is survived by his wife Verna J. Torres; daughter, Rosemari Torres and son-in-law Richard Acevedo; son, Jerry Torres and daughter-in-law Rita; step-daughters Sharon Allen and Ellen Doherty and sisters Nellie Segovia of Green Valley, Arizona and Alice Wright of San Diego, California. He was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews; and Tata to Travis Allen and Shawn Doherty. He and his wife lived in Phoenix, Arizona for 16 years before making Tucson their home. Ralph proudly served his country in the Navy during World War II, as a Motor Machinist Mate, 2nd Class. He was a member of the Arizona Carpenter’s Union and worked as a carpenter until his retirement. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Alfonso Cordova Ramirez (also Known as “Neni” & “Papago”)
November 24, 1948-March 12, 2012

Alfonso, who was born to Luciano and Julia Ramirez on November, 24, 1948, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, at Tucson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He died peacefully. He had fought hard; his battle with alcoholism was over, thirty years of suffering with this illness had taken its toll. He was never able to “get the monkey off his back.” He would say, “I’ve tried to be a good person, just say a prayer for me, when I am gone.” Alfonso was born in Douglas and had lived here all his life. Alfonso was a beloved son, father, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend. He always lived and approached life with a sense of humor. He loved to joke, imitate people, and clown around. He was known as “Neni” to his family, and the rest of the world knew him as “Papago.” His life-long hobbies included a love for Mexican Corridos, composing a few himself (“El Corrido del Zaino de Agua Prieta,” “Los Famosos Ramirez”); playing the guitar; an intrigue with Native American Cultures and Indigenous People; and making turquoise jewelry. He also had an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking for treasures to buy and sell. His favorite places to sell his treasures were Tombstone and Old Bisbee. He enjoyed being photographed by tourists as the “Papago” from Cochise County, and he did this until a week before he died. He was greatly loved and highly respected by his family and friends, he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Luciano Ramirez, Sr. and mother, Julia Cordova Ramirez and grandparents, Rosario and Felipa Ramirez, and Manuela and Ypolito Cordova. He is a descendant of the Ramirez Families from McNeal and Elfrida, AZ, and the Cordova Family from Jecori, Sonora, Mexico. He is survived by five sons, all residing in Douglas: Alberto (Letty) Moore Ramirez; Alfonso Moore Ramirez, Alejandro Moore Ramirez, Adrian Moore, and Alvin Moore. His siblings include: Lorenzo (Angie) Ramirez, Bisbee, AZ; Luciano (Tonia) Ramirez, Jr., Palm Springs, CA; Alfonso (Maria de los Angeles) Ramirez Ruiz, Cd. Obregon, Son., Mexico; Olga (Gerardo “Tex” Miguez) Ramirez de Miguez, Hereford, AZ; Maria (Michael) McGinnis, Douglas, AZ; Luciana (Jeff) Rivera, Tucson, AZ; and Belem Vazquez, Douglas, AZ. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Alma Leilanie; Augustin Antonio; Isaac Alberto; Alfonso Damian; and Lindsey Leeann. He also leaves four nieces that live in Douglas: Elizabeth (Javier) Madero; Eryka (Robert) Estrada; Yolanda Ramirez; and Jasmine Dominguez; other nieces include: Julie (Michael) Warner, Cathedral City, CA; Laura (Brian) Bauger, Tucson, AZ; and Maria de los Angeles, Cd. Obregon, Son., Mexico; He has three nephews: Paul (Tina) Ramirez, Tucson, AZ; Angel Vazquez, Douglas, AZ ; and Christian Gael, Cd. Obregon, Son., Mexico. He also leaves many cousins, aunts and uncles and of course many friends. We want to thank the entire staff at the Southeast Arizona Medical Center Emergency Unit for their dedicated efforts to save Alfonso’s life. A big thank you goes to Life Net, the air-evacuation team, and also thanks to Tucson Medical Center Emergency staff that worked diligently around the clock to save his life. A Rosary Service, Pastoral Prayers & Eulogies will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Brown Page Mortuary Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers who will serve are Alberto Moore Ramirez, Alejandro Moore Ramirez, Alvin Moore, Luciano Ramirez, Jr., Johnny Moore, John Curiel, and Claudio Ramirez. Honorary Pallbearers are Alfonso Moore Ramirez, Paul J. Ramirez, Adrian Moore, Lorenzo Ramirez, Gerardo Miguez, Michael McGinnis, Robert Swift, Robert Estrada, Javier Madero, Martin Ramirez, Jr., Mitchell Swift, and Alfonso Ramirez Ruiz . The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please give to a favorite charity organization. If someone is in need of services for alcohol abuse, please get help before it’s too late. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 749 E. 11th Street, Douglas, 364-7971. This obituary has been composed by Alfonso’s family.

JOSEFINA V. SIERRA
September 18, 1951-March 27, 2012

Josefina V. Sierra passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona. Josefina was born on September 18, 1951 in Douglas, Arizona to Manuel R. and Ernestina Vasquez Sierra. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Tony and Raul Sierra. Josefina is survived by her siblings, Frank (Bertha) Sierra, Hector (Lupe) Sierra, Julie (Johnny) Montelongo, Alice Gulliver, Carmen Sierra, and Loly Arvizu. Josefina also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. A Rosary for Josefina was recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Brown Page Mortuary Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers who served were Frank Sierra, Hector Sierra, Javier Sierra, Roland Sierra, Manuel Hernandez and Victor Gulliver, Johnny Montelongo, and Johnny Montelongo, Jr.

Gerrardo “Jerry” Gonzalez

Dec. 23, 1951 �“ March 29, 2012

Gerrardo “Jerry” Gonzalez of Douglas passed away at his home on March 29, 2012.

Francisco “Pancho” De La Cruz

May 19, 1966-March 7, 2012

Francisco “Pancho” De La Cruz of Elfrida, AZ passed away on March 7, 2012.

Delia Campoy Saavedra
November 30, 1930-April 7, 2012

Delia C. Saavedra passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.

Leonard Tamayo, Jr.

January 29, 1949-March 30, 2012

Leonard Tamayo Jr., 63, Native from Douglas, AZ and a Sacramento, CA resident for the last 42 years, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2012.

Carol Ann Krentz Rice
Feb. 9, 1921-April 5, 2012

Carol Mary Rice died peacefully in her sleep at Chandler, Ariz. on Thursday, April 5 at the age of 91. She was born in Douglas, Ariz. on February 9, 1921 and lived many years in Morenci, Ariz. and Clifton, Ariz. before relocating to Chandler.

Thomas Allen Savage
January 1, 1929-April 8, 2012

Born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Spokane Washington. Tom entered the Navy in Point Magu, California and then started his career with J.C. Penney Co. in Oxnard, California.

YGNACIO S. SAAVEDRA

April 3, 1920-March 19, 2012

Ygnacio S. Saavedra passed away March 19, 2012 after a brief illness at Veteran’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. “Nacho” as he was known to his family and friends was born on April 3, 1920 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico to Jesus and Maria Saavedra. He was raised in Pirtleville, Arizona from the age of 2 and resided there with his brothers “Pepe, Guero, Chapo and Minnie” and sisters Amanda and Dora. He attended Douglas High School and enlisted in the Army on November 27, 1942 during World War II because “he felt it wasn’t right that his friends had been drafted and he hadn’t but knew that the right thing to do was to go and support them.” He served with 88th Infantry Division, 349th Regiment, known as the “Blue Devil Division.” The 349th Regiment is credited with being the first to enter and liberate Rome on June 4, 1944. He was wounded in action at Sassoleone, Italy in September of 1944 in the Po Valley Campaign. Wounded and paralyzed, he spent one year rehabilitating in Modesto, California. After his return, in November 1946, he married the love of his life, Jesusita Aguilar also of Pirtleville, Arizona. He worked and retired from Phelps Dodge Corporation in 1982. Nacho was a loving and devoted husband for 65 years of marriage and a loving and protective father to Anita Asztalos (Tom), Robert Saavedra (Cindy), Norma Hurtado and Oscar Saavedra. His greatest joys were his 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He will always be remembered by his family for his patriotism, his belief that the world wasn’t right until baseball season started anew, his love for a good dance tune (he was an excellent dancer), his ability to say something funny with a straight face and his stories of Douglas. His mind was sharp to the very end asking questions of the medical staff and putting a smile on their faces. They referred to him as the “gentle, beautiful” man who was often serenaded by the nurses’ aides as they tended to his needs. But the most enduring memory of him will be the way he went about his life in that quiet, unassuming and respectful way that could only be “Nacho.”

Eduardo Nunez Sanchez

Oct. 13, 1921-March 2, 2012

Eduardo Nunez Sanchez, born October 13, 1921 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, entered into rest

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