She was married to Miguel "Mike" Elzy, her beloved lifetime companion for 66 years. We are heartbroken to announce the death View upcoming funeral services, obituaries, and funeral flowers for The Palmetto Mortuary in Greenville, SC, US. 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 born on April 01, 1929, in Colonia Morelos, Sonora MX. She is survived by her husband Miguel, sons Daniel, Mario, and Robert, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. two sisters Lupe Guerrero (Atenedoro), Margaret Nogales, nephew, nieces. This was a life changing event, and it was then he became closer to God, finding his spirituality and attend church more often. It is what it is, but is what it shouldnt be.. She participated in her sons' sports and scout activities. She was also Dads caretaker in his later years. He was now at home spending more time with Barbara. The first to be stationed in Seasbo Japan and did three tours in the Korean War. They were his daily caring family and are very much appreciated. 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. Audrys greatest joy was her grandchildren (always asking if they needed jackets, socks, boots and blankets to keep them warm). Ray continued with sports after the war and played semi-professional baseball with the Douglas Internationals and he was even offered a baseball scholarship to play catcher for the University of Arizona but stayed in Douglas because he had married the love of his life, Amelia Estrada, in 1947. He fell in love and married the love of his life, Maria Eloisa Villa, and together they raised a family of three: Ruben, Sergio, and Milena. She always attributed her good health to maintaining an exercise regimen. Frank is survived by his wife Maria Teofila Romero Carabeo, of 66 years marriage. of our father Moises Gabriel Rea. He enjoyed the peace and strength it provided him in his struggle. Cruz Silva Mungarro (94) went peacefully home on January 7, 2022 to join his loved ones in Heaven. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, watching the Arizona Wildcats, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and listening music. For Dave it was a blessing and from the beginning felt all the boys were his sons and raised them as his own. She is survived by her sons Daniel Dan (Olga) Valle , Deacon Jose Valle, and Luis Lou Valle, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben T. Lopez, and her son, Manuel D. Rosado. He is survived by his three sons , Victor, Luis, Ricardo and two daughters, Maria and Perla. Biograph of Seamen Storekeeper, Rene Victor Gonzalez, Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star, Recruit Training Command (RTC), San Diego, CA, USS CREE (ATF-84), Naval Base San Diego, CA, Best Teacher Award in 2003 from Arizona Department of Education (ADE) in 2003. Matias was a short and long-haul truck driver for various companies, including his fathers business called, Rojas and Sons Transfer in Douglas. Published in The Greenville News . Seven great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Adriana, Leilani, Daleyza, Mateo, Jessica, and Julian, along with many of her beloved nieces and nephews. In 2006, Ray was honored as the Grand Marshal of the Douglas Veterans Day Parade. Rene V. Gonzalez went above and beyond the call of duty; he served in the United States Navy, Law Enforcement Reserve Officer, High School- English Second Language (ESL) Teacher, and very well recognized within the City of Douglas Community as a true leader. Such a great memory for all of us! Always helping and providing for the less fortunate. The one who stole my heart still keeps it for her. Maria G.Parmley (Marlu), 13 grand-children As a result, Larry and I had to relive those adventures over the phone. We will greatly miss her. She also leaves behind her nephew, Luis Montelongo, and a sister, Amelia Varela of Los Angeles, California. starting at 1015 A.M followed by burial on On Valentines Day of this year Bisbee, AZ lost Richard (Ricky) Escalante. Mom was surrounded by her loving family and her special care giver Guadalupe. She retired after a 30plus year career. She worked at Kress, a variety store, Head Start, and Phelps Dodge Laboratory. He was the cherished and beloved husband of Gerald was known as a Jack of all Trades. He graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington, California in 1968. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact he is at peace with his creator. Memorials can be made to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, P.O. He will be greatly missed. Rosary to be held February 7 at 6:00 pm at Espinosa Funeral Home located at1094 Hwy 92, Bisbee, Az. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed watching boxing matches, telenovelas, and American movies; but above all, his passion was spending time with his many friends and family. In 1969 he returned to Bisbee as a Technical Sales Representative to contact foreign base mining operations for sale of off road tires for the William R. Ryan Company Bisbee. He would work timeously on his home located up at the top of Tombstone Canyon Road, creating a two-track cement driveway on a steep mountainside of his property, planting rows of Irises and building an outside oven for his famous BBQ ribs. Audry talked alot about horses, how her hands were strong because of milking cows when she was younger and drinking coffee with her dad. Immigration Services Sponsorship Program from 1982 to 2003- Rene devoted his spare time in sponsoring Latino families in filling out immigration documents for their children to obtain education and attend school in Douglas Az. Cristy is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, M. Lizette Verdugo. His aspiration was to become an accomplished novelist and so he began writing his second book. Lord God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. 12/02/1994 - 01/12/23 He loved Jesus. He is deeply mourned and missed as a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Ray was an avid reader of history and current events, and he loved sharing family roots. He was never afraid to tackle any obstacle, he always loved a challenge. Posted online on August 09, 2022. He is survived by his wife Conchita of twenty-five years. Frank was well known and respected by many and will surely be missed. 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. Initially, Ray worked in construction and later owned his own plumbing business. Peter and Martha had two children, Julio and Dianna Metzler. They moved to Douglas in 1966 and started their family while joining the family business, working side by side for 49 years at Pauls Jewelers. She was known for her generosity, kindness, loyalty and hard work ethic. When he turned 18, he went to work for Phelps Dodge Corporation as a miner for better wages. Services will be on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Immaculate, Rosary at 10:15 am rosary followed by an 11:00 am mass officiated by Father Noriega. He was promoted to E-2 and E-3 onboard the USS CREE (ATF-84). John is survived by his mother, Irma Romero; his father Juan Manuel Reyes; sisters Mabel Laprada (Danielle Hanney), Valerie Feller (Patrick Feller), grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many family and friends. He was very talented, artistic, and was a jack of all trades. He was also a certified automotive mechanic through Universal Technical Institute (UTI). George had an intense desire to help the working class adults of the Bisbee area and became a major benefactor to Cochise College to further this desire. Christina Inger Doyle, 77, of Chandler, passed away on 1/7/23 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. marriage together. Between them they became the parents to five little boys. Everyone knew who Dave Morales was and they loved him. She was very proud of her three sons and their families including her grandchildren and great grandchildren. I studied the commands, and structure of his program until I could understand what he'd done and was blown. After her retirement she enjoyed cooking for her beloved family and friends. Cruz will be fondly remembered for always smiling & his friendliness as he traveled around town to the three postal locations in Old Bisbee, Warren and San Jose. All who meet her fell in love with her and quickly called her their "Nana Juana". It will be Live Streamed at:strikelifetributes.com. He enjoyed playing golf for many years until he met Arthritis. Services will be held Thursday January 20th, 2:00-8:00 P.M. at Alex Espinosa Funeral Home 1094 Hwy 92 Bisbee, Az. Do to COVID: 19 restrictions and limitations, only family and invited guest may attend, Mass will be livestreamed on Facebook WWW.facebook.com/stpatrickbisbee/, A recording will be uploaded for later viewing on our YouTube channel at. A Rosary and Mass will be held at St. Patricks Catholic Church,l00 Quality Hill Road in Bisbee AZ in Bisbee at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, with graveside services at Evergreen Cemetery. Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Calvary A life well lived. and recorded and uploaded for later viewing on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/StPatrickBisbee. Douglas AZ. Carmen Andrade, she passed away peacefully surrounded by all her children, and family. She was a member of YWCA Club Selene, St. Lukes and Mother of Sorrows Parishes and an oblet at Holy Trinity Monastery in St David. Anastacio was the second of four children. With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved mother. Frank is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, with one surviving sister Angie Jeli Casillas. Cruz also worked at Phelps Dodge Mercantile in his younger days. Douglas AZ Learn More Harvey Hawkins Jr. February 23, 2023 Visit Obituary Anthis B. Bruce February 22, 2023 Visit Obituary She was a homemaker, great cook, and enjoyed being with friends and family. Family and friends are welcomed to come to eat, and reminisce at the VFW, 1326 AZ-92, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Rea (Angela) and Lydia C. Leatherman. He 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. Lawrence Edward Prevett, known to his friends as Larry, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 in Bisbee, AZ. He passed away peacefully February 21, 2022. 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. His beloved wife of 56 years, Maria Eloisa Villa, and close family were by his side. She was a generous grandmother to her grandchildren, William, Hannah (Andrew) Sheppard, Chloe, Colton, Nathan, Jacque Rose (Loren) Watson, Clari (Zac) Jensen, and Jake and her great grandchildren Emma, Jase, Lena and Whelan. Cecilia was a kind and generous person who loved her family and friends dearly. Ileana was born in Charlottesville, VA. he was the son to Filomena Robles and Antonio Barron. He could always be heard singing and whistling as he cooked. On January 24, 2022, Matias Francisco Vasquez Rojas, Douglas Native Son, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Haven Health of Sierra Vista. During his years as a Police Officer, he met the woman who would change his life forever, Barbara Plummer Gregory. She was preceded in death by her Husband Alberto, Daughter Maria, Son Mario and 12 siblings. Cristy was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and business women and gave back to the community she loved. She loved her children very much they were all very close. Howze Mortuary 6714 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Tue Sep 27 Funeral service Authorize the original obituary Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Marta worked in the medical support field, most recently at the Sierra Vista VA clinic where she took great pride in serving veterans. During the second week into his job, Dave was involved in one of Bisbees largest mining cave-ins that almost ended his life. Luis Armando Martinez gained his angel wings and was called home to be with our Lord on May 26, 2021. Peter is survived by his children Julio (Kebrina) Metzler and Dianna (Stephen) Bradshaw; and his five grandchildren Savannah, Brianna, Gabriel, Scarlett, and Stella; his brothers Philip, Aaron and Paul (Karla); sister Kathy, and his cousin Gloria. She was a civil servant employed by the Department of the Army. Services will be held at St. Patricks Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. 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. The Pizza House soon became a favorite hot spot for many of the families and teenagers of Bisbee. Dave was a teenager by this time and attended Bisbee High School. Obituaries of Travelers Rest Funeral Home. He always encouraged the children to do their best and to strive for greatness. Ray is survived by his children Alvina (Paul) Pawlik, Diana Rabago Payne, Anthony (Anna) Rabago, Ernest (Teresa) Rabago, Robert (Mary) Rabago, and Vince Rabago. Debra helped to bring joy into his life. He was always happy and smiling. That was one of Larrys adventures. Dolores, a 36-year resident of Hereford, Arizona died of natural causes on September 30, 2020. He impacted many peoples lives in amazing ways. The way out had caved in. We also wish to thank Valor Hospice for their care in his last days. I miss my friend, my cousin, my brother. He graduated with his Masters Degree in Family Counseling at the age of 60. Dave was born on March 8, 1938 in Jerome, Arizona to Miguel Morales and Martha Contreras Morales. Servicio Religioso - 2:00pm-3:00pm George Christopher Bugen was born to Chris and Mamie Bugen at their residence above the Bugen Grocery, 206 Naco Road (Slag Dump) March 1, 1928 in Bisbee Arizona. In 1956 he was recruited as a Machinist Instructor in a new mine in Peru (Southern Peru Copper). His siblings, Kim Stom, and Michelle (Richard) Arvayo, Trever Carson. George traveled to most of the countries in South America, Japan and Yugoslavia. His personal and family life also changed which led him into a new direction. Geralds rosary mass will be held at 9 am August, 17th at St. Patricks Catholic Church 100 Quality Hill Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603 with the Funeral mass immediately following. He started work as a Surveillance Officer with Cochise County Adult Probation during the day and drove to Tucson to attend Park College at night. Dave and Barbara soon realized raising five sons was expensive and knew they had to seek other means of income. He was an Amazing Son, Brother, Grandson, friend. Born in Sierra vista, Az on Dec. 02, 1994. I laid there for 8 hours in what felt like a tomb of certain death. She was born in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico on October 3, 1929 to Regino Chavarria and Emilia Lopez Chavarria. Shortly after her birth, her mother moved the family to Naco, Sonora, Mexico where she and her four sisters grew up. bicycle riding and dancing. He was a Douglas High School graduate and was on the Track and Cross Country teams all through high school. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren during the last days of his life. Larry's comment was: "That was fun." We looked at each other as brothers. Visitation at 10 AM Thursday, August 18 our Lady of Sorrow in Tucson. accompanied by his daughters Maria A. was well traveled with her husband on out of state trips, Yugoslavia, Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii. He moved back to Bisbee in 2019 to be close to his daughter and grandchildren. He was like a kid going to the county fair for the first time. 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. However, Mass will be livestreamed on Facebook https: and recorded and uploaded for later viewing on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/StPatrickBisbee. Do to tax laws in Peru, in 1963 George returned to the United States to work in Stockton California as a Maintenance Superintendent for California Cedar Products. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limitations, only family and invited guests may attend the church services. November 23, 1944 - March 18, 2022. She said he never saw the bad in anyone. Throughout the years, Ruben could be anywhere in the world and would bump into a long-time friend or would spend time making a new one. The business thrived for 15 years. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. Juana had a heart of gold and a great sense of humor. Frank was a big fan of baseball and football, rarely missing his favorite team the Diamond Backs. Lila Jean Marchant quietly passed away at the age of 89 from Alzheimer's on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. . View Recent Obituaries for Tempe Mortuary. In addition, he received the Best Teacher award in 2003. Thank you to all. During his assignment as a Police Officer, he mentored and guided countless members of the community, resulting in his personal achievement of becoming a teacher. Our Mom will Forever be in our hearts and greatly missed. Rene is survived by his wife, Cecilia Gonzales, Sons (Steven, Danny,Alex and Omar) and Daughters (Heather, Vicki) Gonzales to include 4 grandchildren. Aside from being a Homemaker, she worked many years in what was then, El Zarape Restaurant, on Main St. She had many customers who would ask for her, personally, to cook their meals. 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