On February 11, 2022, a Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. and a funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church located at 100 Quality Hill Road in Bisbee. Anastacio had twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His after hour activities included Football and employment at Arizona Bakery and Frazee Motors. Mom was surrounded by her loving family and her special care giver Guadalupe. They raised three children (Mary, Lucy, Jose) there before moving to Douglas in 1955. Rene served in Douglas Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer for 7 years. The Howze Mortuary | Travelers Rest SC He could always be heard singing and whistling as he cooked. 404-522-7478 Interment - Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114. Ray was an avid reader of history and current events, and he loved sharing family roots. In the last few years he has been fighting for his life with kidney failure, dialysis and all the misery that goes with it. His siblings describe Dave as kind, respectful, a peacemaker, with a compassionate nature and a great brother.. He was the cherished and beloved husband of She later attended boarding school in Montreal, Canada while her father was stationed there serving as the Consulate General of Mexico. A memorial service will be held Saturday March, 5th 1:00-3:00 pm at Espinosa Funeral Home Chapel 1094 AZ-92 Bisbee, AZ to provide friends and family an opportunity to say goodbye. She passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones. They had the opportunity to purchase the iconic Pizza House in 1978. Posted online on August 09, 2022. Funeral Services will be at St. Patrick Church 100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603 with the rosary at 9:00 a.m. and the Mass right after at 9:30 a.m. on July 29th, 2022. Dave was full of energy and still had the ambition to continue striving for the stars. We are sad to say goodbye to our beautiful Marta Olivia Valenzuela who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Hereford, AZ April 14, 2022. He was always happy and smiling. I was like a convict walking to his execution. She was known for her generosity, kindness, loyalty and hard work ethic. He was a US Army Korean war veteran who served from July 2, 1952 to July 2, 1955. Her work ethic was impeccable. Christina Inger Doyle, 77, of Chandler, passed away on 1/7/23 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. However, Mass will be livestreamed on Facebook https:www.facebook.com/stpatrickbisbee/. Arrangements are by Espinosa Bisbee Funeral Home. He moved to Bisbee shortly after and married his former wife, Martha Palomino. Including several grandchildren. 10:30am ~ St. Patricks Catholic Church 100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603 He always wore a smile regardless of what he was going through. However, with the encouragement of his friends and family he ran. Allow Jayden Isaiah Bailey to be recognized more easily Increase the accessibility of loved ones to show you their sympathy marriage together. and 15 great-grandchildren Rosary at 10:30 am mass at 11:00 am Interment at Douglas Cemetery after 10:00 am mass on Friday at St. Lukes Church 1211 E15th Street. He was promoted to E-2 and E-3 onboard the USS CREE (ATF-84). Rene is survived by his wife, Cecilia Gonzales, Sons (Steven, Danny,Alex and Omar) and Daughters (Heather, Vicki) Gonzales to include 4 grandchildren. Everyone knew who Dave Morales was and they loved him. Also surviving Ray is his younger brother Richard Rabago, and Rays legacy of 20 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Initially, Ray worked in construction and later owned his own plumbing business. Storekeeper Seaman (SKSN) Gonzalez was 1 of 85 Officers and Enlisted Sailors assigned onboard USS CREE (ATF-84), where he qualified in various ships essential jobs and positions that played a significant role in the award and decorations that included the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star. Final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery 1413-1599 5th St. 85607. Which was not surprising, because remember he was already a beloved pillar of the community. She was a member of the Saint Michaels and Saint Patricks Church in Naco and Bisbee, Arizona. In his retirement he became a silver jewelry maker and continued his love of working on cars and his life-long adoration for the WWE and any other professional wrestling federations that came and went over the years. George was discharged in February 1953 as a (MR) Machinery Repairman Petty Officer 1st Class. Because of his philanthropic endeavors George was selected to serve as Honorary Board Member for ongoing support of Cochise College students thru the Cochise College Foundation in September 2015. Long story short, after wading around in waist deep Tennessee swamp water, we ended up with a bag full of West Tennessee water moccasins. Rene was a very committed High School Teacher; he was. His favorite quote, Do what makes you smile, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.. Ray is survived by his children Alvina (Paul) Pawlik, Diana Rabago Payne, Anthony (Anna) Rabago, Ernest (Teresa) Rabago, Robert (Mary) Rabago, and Vince Rabago. Larry was a lot like John the Baptist. Ms. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Clydean Clough, her in-laws Paul and Evyline Whelan, and sister Jean Barry. He attended Bisbee High School and graduated in the class of 1947. She then went on to volunteer for her church, Grace United Methodist Church, and the Food Bank of Douglas. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his son Joseph Garcia, his brothers Richard, Ruben, Mario Rene, Albert Garcia, and his sisters Mary Ida Silvia, and Anita Grijalva. . She was the kindest most loving person who withstood numerous hardships throughout her life, but always stayed resilient. Connie was a loving wife of 55 years and mother of 3 beautiful daughters, Jacquelyne (Ronny) Salmon, Heather (Luke) Fitzgerald, Heidi (Artie) Rivas. He was blessed with 16 more grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. They married in 1948, thus spending the next 66 years together until Dad died on October 5, 2014. She was a dedicated stay at home mom who not only raised her three children but also cared for her many nieces and nephews. An extended obituary with several tributes from family and friends is available on the website for Alex Espinosa Funeral Home (alexepinosafuneralhome.com). He moved back to Bisbee in 2019 to be close to his daughter and grandchildren. In 2006, Ray was honored as the Grand Marshal of the Douglas Veterans Day Parade. Between them they became the parents to five little boys. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and four sisters Amelia Flores, Francisca Olmedo, Rosa Guillen, and Carmen Lopez. He passed away peacefully February 21, 2022. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 12:00 PM-5:30 PM. Marta is survived by her parents, Rene and Dora Valenzuela, her beloved son Rene Carrizosa, sisters Diana Valenzuela and Armida Lopez, and Armida's husband Josh, and nieces Mia and Zoe. He is survived by his wife Maria Eloisa Villa; children Ruben (Amy) Villa and Milena Villa (Eddie Miranda); brothers Ramon (Carmen) Villa, Ral (Blanca) Villa, Ren Villa, Rogelio Villa; sisters Dora Lina (Albert) Acua, Mara Alicia Villa; 14 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Against the bosses wishes two miners dug their way to free me. Ray received many awards and recognitions for his dedicated efforts and was appointed the National Aide-de-Camp for the VFW by the National VFW Commander in 1965, and he was appointed as the statewide Arizona Deputy Chief-of-Staff for the VFW in 1966. Born in Nacozari Sonora Mexico. It is what it is, but is what it shouldnt be.. I see the tears from the ones I love but I cannot cry. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. His memories took him back to mines of yesteryears. Peter was always quick with a joke and wanted nothing more than to leave a person laughing and knowing something new. In high school, Ray was a star athlete and he lettered as a varsity athlete in football, baseball, basketball and in track & field. Dave was born on March 8, 1938 in Jerome, Arizona to Miguel Morales and Martha Contreras Morales. was well traveled with her husband on out of state trips, Yugoslavia, Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii. But dont try to sell him something that you cant backup with The Book. That was one of Larrys adventures. He would cajole me into things I had no faith in at all. Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to the Food Bank of Douglas or a food bank of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Carol Ellen Lowery. Make your own breaks, through education. Cruz Silva Mungarro (94) went peacefully home on January 7, 2022 to join his loved ones in Heaven. Larry, what are we about do? I dont mind mentioning that my lower extremities were beginning to tighten up. Luis is survived by his children; Mariana Christina Martinez, Julian Andres Martinez, CheyeAnne Diaz, Tyler Diaz, Luis Martinez Jr., Donovan Martinez, his grandchildren Ayden Martinez, Sophie Diaz, Sebastian Diaz and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. As English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, with Douglas Unified School District, he was employed in Middle and High School, providing meticulous English language learning abilities to local students. He served in the 100th Infantry, 3rd Battalion Division in Europe where he was promoted to Motor Pool Sergeant with 3rd Battalion Headquarter Group Infantry Regiment, and later served as Sergeant in charge of the motor pool for the Regular Headquarters for the 7th Infantry Regiment. In fact, four generations of Northern Colorado families have looked to the Howe family for compassionate funeral care. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Daves honor to The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. He enjoyed a quiet retirement at the Mountain View Gardens Retirement Home in Sierra Vista, where also made many wonder friends. Published in The Greenville News . He spoke fluent English and Spanish, and learned German while overseas. Larry was much loved by his family and many friends in Bisbee, Sierra Vista, and Douglas. Special thanks to Alex Espinosa Funeral Home for assisting in these services. In lieu of flowers . Service: Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown Saturday, March 4, 2023, 1:30 pm. He leaves many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephew who will miss their Tata Pancho and or Tio Pancho. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose J. Garcia, his daughters Maureen Keen, Rosie Diaz, Doreen (Gilbert) Fuentes, Geraldine J. Garcia, and Maria Luisa (Shane) Dickson, and his sons Manuel Diaz Jr., and Gerald Garcia Jr. Also, his extended children his grandsons Gary Jr. and Carlos Silva. He was a great father, tata, tio and brother and son. He entered the U.S. Navy on Valentines Day 1949 and was sent to Boot Camp and to a Navy School, Machinery Repairman at NTC San Diego. He would leave a loving impression on anyone he met. My soul was so full my cup runneth over on to the pages of my life, creating a beautiful journey. Audry was born in Raleigh, ND, to Philip and Margaret Engel. In Ms. Pages final retirement, she enjoyed traveling and working on the many hobbies that she kept up over the years such as crocheting blankets for family, friends and new born babies. Barbara recalls it was his kindness that she noticed first and as time went on, it was his loving nature. Gilbert was super close to his sister Yesenia Almanza and his nephew Aziel Almanza (Monkey) in which he just adored. Ruben Edmundo Villa, 77, of Naco, Sonora, passed away on March 18, 2022, after a battle with cancer. He graduated from Douglas High School and worked for Arizona Pipeline Co. as a Coordinator until his death. Cristy married the late Curtis Page, and together they owned and operated Curtis Page & Sons Funeral Home for nearly 30 years. Jesus is survived by his parents, Benjamin S. Castillo and Graciela L. Castillo, his son Esteban D. Castillo, his brothers Benny Castillo (Irma), Alex Castillo (Erica), his sister Jessica Castillo (Robert), and 6 nieces and 2 nephews. She took upon herself to study the constitution and become an American Citizen which she was very proud of. Larry had a heart as big as all outdoors, which is where he lived. On behalf of the familys wishes there will be no live streaming or video recordings allowed during the services. Dave was happy with life and even started writing a book. A memorial will be held, Larry was an absolutely brilliant computer guy. With more than a century of service, we uphold a long legacy of professional and personalized care. February 6, 2023 (19 years old) View obituary. The Howze Mortuary. Services 3/4/2023 11AM SEE BELOW: Walter Opolski passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 22 in the care of Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Ray loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. We would like to thank Dr. Monica Vandervort, Care Givers Guadalupe, Mara, Angelica, Victoria, Eva, and our brother Deacon Jose who cared for Mom until the time of her death. She retired after a 30plus year career. Traditional or Personalized Funerals in Travelers Rest SC | Howze Mort Obituaries Flowers & Gifts What We Do Grief & Healing Resources Plan Ahead Send Flowers Celebrate Life Every life deserves a special time of honoring and celebrating. She is survived by her three children, Mary (Armando) Maza, Lucy Grijalva, and Jose M. (Ana +) Hurtado. Debra helped to bring joy into his life. He also served as Bisbee City Magistrate and Tombstone City Magistrate for a number of years. Good, clean funright? Later on in life he became a chef and one of the best! She is survived by her daughter Rosie (David); sons Hector (Vicki), Ernesto (Anna), Antonio (Maria), Francisco (Christine) and numerous grand children and great grandchildren, far too many to list. Jean Marchant. Upon separating from the Navy, Rene returned to Douglas where he was active in the community that he loved. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, watching the Arizona Wildcats, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and listening music. Peter taught at Naco School District from 1983 until 1990. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie S. Whelan. He felt his experience and education was preparing him for and even bigger challenge, running for Justice of the Peace. He was now at home spending more time with Barbara. Gilbert will be Greatly missed and dearly loved. He was the most loving and big-hearted man. at 6:00 pm at Tierra Bendicion I laughed, I cried and best of all, I loved. She was born in 1931 to Eduardo Gutierrez and Trinidad Quiroz in Mexico City. He was the husband to In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Copper Queen Library and/or to Bisbee's local radio station, KBRP. Forty-eight years of marriage and still you can love someone even more that yesterday. His cousin Calvin Thurman in which he also was very close to. also had many godchildren. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. She was preceded in death by her Husband Alberto, Daughter Maria, Son Mario and 12 siblings. He never. He was a member of Bisbee Elks lodge 671, American Legion Lodge 16, Bisbee Masonic: Perfect Ashlar lodge 12, Scottish Right 32 of Tucson, Sabbar Shriners, Tucson Az and member of St. Stephen Nemanja Serbian Church, Bisbee. She was born in Bisbee, AZ on June 17, 1924. Nine grandchildren, Celina, Armando, Braulio, Alfonzo, Saul, Karla, Terry, Anacelia, and Jose. He was an Amazing Son, Brother, Grandson, friend. The Honorable David C Morales served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct #1 in Bisbee, Arizona for 16 years. She was born in San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco to Jesus and Luciana Marquez. He is survived by his wife Conchita of twenty-five years. Misa Iglesia Guadalupe Naco, Sonora 1:00pm Ray was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the United States Army from November 16, 1944 through August 22, 1946, when he was honorably discharged. Velatorio Municipal Naco Sonora - 5:00pm He was stubborn as a mule. In 1983 he advanced to Assistant Mechanical Superintendent of the Ilo Area Mechanical Division in charge of Smelter and Industrial Railroad. She will be greatly missed by all"I love you more". She lived in Douglas, Tucson, St. David. He was the light in everyone's life, known for his great humor and jokes, his loving lighthearted spirit, and his selfless ways. His father was loving, but firm. He was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and St. Michaels mission. She will be missed by many, God bless, and may she Rest In Peace. A very special breed of man. On Thursday, January 20 viewing will be held from 2 7 p.m. Rosary 7:00 P.M. at Alex Espinosa Funeral Home 1094 Hwy 92, Bisbee, Arizona. 12/02/1994 - 01/12/23 He didnt stop there. Later on in life she enjoyed working alongside her beloved son Alex, owner of Alex Espinosa Funeral Home. 405 East Southern Avenue; Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-1643 (480) 967-1645; Join our mailing list She worked at Kress, a variety store, Head Start, and Phelps Dodge Laboratory. Of course, he was not just sitting at home writing, he had acquired a part time job as a tour guide with the Copper Queen Mine Tour in Bisbee. two sisters Lupe Guerrero (Atenedoro), Margaret Nogales, nephew, nieces. It is with deep sadness that our beloved son, Johnnie Irey, passed away at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, Az on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Cruz also worked at Phelps Dodge Mercantile in his younger days. He also worked at the Douglas Smelter after the closure of the Bisbee mines. Who Receive obituaries Robert Lee McCall February 6, 2023 (50 years old) View obituary Betty Jo Merrill February 7, 2023 View obituary Charlene Joy Schubert I watched and helped him for those hours and, when we were done, I was exhausted. Ruben inspired light-heartedness and humor in all of those he met; we could all count on him to make us laugh with a joke, a funny story, a witty comeback, or simply through his loving affection. George also enjoyed gardening, cooking, home repair and various fraternal organizations. She also enjoyed thrift stores, word search puzzles, feeding and watching the birds, and watching old westerns. He was soon hired as a Police Officer for the Bisbee Police Department in 1970. Due of COVID 19 funeral services to be held at a later date. He grew up in the small mining town and attended Jerome Elementary and Middle School. Dolores, a 36-year resident of Hereford, Arizona died of natural causes on September 30, 2020. Send flowers. On January 24, 2022, Matias Francisco Vasquez Rojas, Douglas Native Son, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Haven Health of Sierra Vista. 1094 AZ-92, Bisbee AZ 85603 He proudly performed these duties without hesitation and with the professionalism he was well known for. He was one of ten children. Burial tomorrow at 9:00 Calvary Cemetery in Veterans Plot. Frank was a big fan of baseball and football, rarely missing his favorite team the Diamond Backs. Matias was a member of the Silent Generation and held his life to those standards of keeping his head down and working hard. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 13 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Rene proudly served his tour onboard USS CREE (ATF-84), where he deployed to the coast of Vietnam as was part of the "Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club" (the US 7th Fleet) with missions including (but not limited to) chasing trawlers and towing floating barracks across the Pacific. She would donate her plants to the church yearly that she had planted. She was previously married to Zan LeMon. Though Dave grew up poor, he was raised in a home filled with love, laughter, support and had the best parents any child could ask for. Survivors include: cousins, David, Diane and George Milutinovich of Fresno California, cousins Evonne Dabkovich of Camarillo California, John Vukotich of San Diego California and numerous other relatives throughout California, Texas and Yugoslavia.

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