Ramon “Zurdo”Rios Arevalo

Sept. 17. 1945-April 22, 2012

Ramon “Zurdo”Rios Arevalo of Douglas passed away on April 22, 2012 at his home.

BEATRICE (BEA) VASQUEZ SMITH
FEBRUARY 12, 1940-APRIL 22, 2012

While surrounded by friends and family, Bea Smith was called home by our Heavenly Father after battling a recurrence of ovarian cancer. She was born in Douglas, AZ to Luis and Refugio Bernal Vasquez. She has three surviving siblings: Hector (Kathy) Vasquez of CA, Sister Maria Louisa of MI, and Lucia Spikes of AZ. She graduated from Loretto Catholic School and Douglas High School. Bea worked at Sears for most of her retail career and eventually owned and operated the Sears Catalog Merchant store in Douglas. She also worked at JC Penny’s in Douglas and Alamogordo, NM where she retired. Incapable of staying home because she loved interacting with customers, she also later worked at Wal-Mart in Tucson.

Pedro R. Ochoa

June 29, 1949-March 28, 2012

Pedro R. Ochoa passed away March 28, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz.

Herbert Sproule

Sept. 2, 1930-April 22, 2012

Herbert Sproule passed away on April 22, 2012 to be with the Lord. Herbert was born September 2, 1930 to James and Esther Sproule in Lowell, AZ.

Randy Scott Shaw

Aug. 9, 1978-April 20, 2012

Randy Scott Shaw, born Aug. 9, 1978 passed away suddenly April 20, 2012 due to an accident.

JAMES ROGER WILSON

March 6, 1922-April 21, 2012

James Roger Wilson passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Tucson, Arizona after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on March 6, 1922 in Arlington, Massachusetts to William and Alda Morrisey Wilson. James enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a pharmacist’s mate and was assigned to duty on the USS Tennessee battleship. He received his honorable discharge in 1945. James worked for Safeway in Phoenix, Safford, Coolidge and in 1959, in Douglas. In 1966 he went to work at the Ft. Huachuca Commissary retiring in 1987. James enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and golfing. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Cliff Wilson. He is survived by his wife Marion Wilson of Douglas, daughters Kathleen Weiss of Fullerton, California, Sandy O’Neil of Tucson, Arizona, Rebecca Wilson of Douglas, Arizona, Amy Wilson of New York City, New York; Grandchildren Zachary Wilson (Janette) of Georgia, Sean O’Neil of Tucson, Arizona, Stephanie O’Neil of Guam and great-grandson Devon of Guam.

Maria “Ceci” Cecilia

Nov. 21, 1945-April 26, 2012

Maria “Ceci” �““Shiviri” Cecilia Moreno passed away on April 26, 2012 in Tucson, AZ.

BEATRICE (BEA) VASQUEZ SMITH

FEBRUARY 12, 1940-APRIL 22, 2012

While surrounded by friends and family, Bea Smith was calledhome by our Heavenly Father after battling a recurrence of ovarian cancer.

JOSEPH MARTIN MOLINA

July 10, 1967-April 29, 2012

Joseph Martin Molina passed away on April 29, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Joey was born to Mike and Norma Molina on July 10, 1967.

Modesto “Tito” T. Arciniega, Jr.

November 16, 1932-May 1, 2012

Our most merciful and loving God welcomed our beloved father, brother, tio, tata and friend. He departed peacefully at the Brookfield Healthcare Center, Los Angeles, CA in the arms of his loving family, on May 1, 2012, after a long and enduring illness.

Byron Gordon Payne
Jan. 22, 1920-April 26, 2012

Byron Gordon Payne, 92, of Tempe, AZ, was called to Heaven’s “1st Tee” the morning of April 26, 2012.

JESUS ENRIQUE LOPEZ

October 11, 1965-May 4, 2012

Jesus Enrique Lopez passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Joseph Martin Molina
July 10, 1967-April 29, 2012

Joseph Martin Molina passed away on April 29, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Joey was born to Mike and Norma Molina on July 10, 1967.

Clyde Gurley Jr.

Feb. 25, 1925-May 8, 2012

Clyde Gurley Jr., longtime resident of Douglas, died May 8, 2012 in Tucson, AZ. He was born February 15, 1925 in Dyersburg, TN.

Eva R. “Little Mama Bear” Roqueni
Nov. 8, 1914-March 24, 2012

Eva R. “Little Mama Bear” Roqueni passed away on March 24, 2012 at her home in Douglas.

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