His beloved wife of 56 years, Maria Eloisa Villa, and close family were by his side. Chevo was born in Agua Prieta Sonora, he moved to Douglas with his family in 1957. David C Morales was granted his angel wings on Saturday January 23, 2021 at the age of 82, while surrounded by his family. Final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery 1413-1599 5th St. 85607. Sons George Jr., Timothy, Dominic, and daughter Jovani. Obituaries of Travelers Rest Funeral Home. He found employment as a bagger at the local El Rancho Market. When he turned 18, he went to work for Phelps Dodge Corporation as a miner for better wages. This past weekend my cousin, Larry Prevett, went to see Jesus. The burial will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Fort Huachuca on March 1. 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. 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. John Edward Reyes, 26 of Phoenix Arizona was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2021. Pallbearers present at the events (wake, mass and burial) in Mexico will be Jesus Ledesma II, Octavio A. Ledesma-Lopez, Octavio Lopez, Carlos Lopez, Robert Salaiz and Carlos Ledesma. Please make contributions to : Cochise College Foundation Attention Bugen Family Fund, Sierra Vista Campus, Sierra Vista Az 85635-2317. Her fun free spirit and kind heart will be forever missed. She resided in Naco, Arizona for 48 years and Sierra Vista for the past ten years. 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. My partner left to get us water, leaving me alone in the dark cave. Ruben was born in Fronteras, Sonora and spent much of his life living in Naco, Sonora. His wonderful sister, Linda, says Larry was his own man. She will be missed by many, God bless, and may she Rest In Peace. In addition, our thanks to the Cochise County Public Fiduciarys Office for their many years of assisting Cruz with his affairs. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She also enjoyed thrift stores, word search puzzles, feeding and watching the birds, and watching old westerns. His cousin Calvin Thurman in which he also was very close to. I tried to get out as fast as I could, but a heavy beam fell on my legs trapping me. At age 80, she completed the Bisbee 1,000 The Greatest Stair Climb.. Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Calvary He was proceeded in death by his siblings Gregorio, Juan, Jose, Gilberto, Baby Jesus, and Baby Rita. But was awestricken that his life seemed to make a full circle. The youngest of eight, he is also survived by his two brothers Frank Martinez, Mario Martinez, and his four sisters Lupita Christoffersen, Stella Martinez, Celena Martinez, and Annie Iniguez. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 12:00 PM-5:30 PM. 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. 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. Her love and commitment to her work was extraordinary. The Whelan Family would like to invite those who are interested in attending services for our Mother Connie Whelan, The Elks Club 650 E 10th St, Douglas, AZ 85607. He also served as Bisbee City Magistrate and Tombstone City Magistrate for a number of years. She loved spending time in the white mountains hunting and fishing. It is what it is, but is what it shouldnt be.. Charlene Joy Schubert. A funeral service was held on Friday, February 10th 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Howze Mortuary Chapel (6714 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690). He graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington, California in 1968. In 1952, Ray became the first Mexican-American firefighter for the Douglas Fire Department where he served 34 years, first as an Engineer, then as Captain, and retired as the Assistant Fire Chief in 1986. He marched to a different drummer. His surviving siblings are Dionisia, Concha, Rosario, and Jenni. Frank eventually became a VFW and American Legion member in Bisbee AZ. One great great-grandchild-Aiden. He had many interesting careers and never missed one day of work in the process. The job he enjoyed was put on hold when the Covid-19 pandemic started. They had six children together and raised them all in Bisbee. 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. His siblings, Kim Stom, and Michelle (Richard) Arvayo, Trever Carson. Home study of various facets of Mechanical Engineering related employment. John is a true example of living life to the fullest and enjoying each moment no matter where or with whom. Mrs. Lucille Wright Howze, age 86, of Dunwoody, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at The Overlook in Toccoa. Ray was so very proud of everyone in his entire family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Services will be held Thursday January 20th, 2:00-8:00 P.M. at Alex Espinosa Funeral Home 1094 Hwy 92 Bisbee, Az. He was always happy and smiling. Send flowers. As children, Mom met Dad, Daniel (Mono) Valle, and he later became the love of her life. This lead to the return to Peru as Assistant Master Mechanic, Mill site Mechanical and Fabrication Division, Toquepala. Ray was born on August 27, 1926, in Douglas, Arizona to Ramon M. Rabago Sr. and Maria Asuncin Novoa. He was born on August 2, 1932 in Salem to the late Sophie (Stefanski) and Walter Opolski. Great grandchildren Ezra Del Rincon, Mila June Munoz, Amina Mavis Navarrete, Veda, Victoria, and Gerardo Gomez, Shane and Jazlyn Tapia. He also served on numerous other committees until his departure for Peru. 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. 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. Misa Iglesia Guadalupe Naco, Sonora 1:00pm Dave moved to California to work for Smith Tool Company for a few years, but soon returned to Bisbee to raise his two young sons. She will be greatly missed by all"I love you more". Service with be at graveside in Douglas, Arizona on Saturday, at 11:00 am January 14, 2023. His personal and family life also changed which led him into a new direction. John was born in Hollister California, but spent his life in. I studied the commands, and structure of his program until I could understand what he'd done and was blown. Dave was born on March 8, 1938 in Jerome, Arizona to Miguel Morales and Martha Contreras Morales. She leaves behind daughters Cristy Munoz (Armando), Sylvia Martinez (Jesse) and son Alex Espinosa; as well as 9 loved grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and many lifelong friends. He inspired many lives, teaching math, music, and chess. 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. 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. Rosary will be on Saturday November 19, 2022. at St Bernards Church 2308 N Mc Kinley St, Pirtleville, AZ 85626 10:15 a.m. Funeral and burial service at 11:00a.m. Through the years, Michael and Olga were blessed with 13 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. and recorded and uploaded for later viewing on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/StPatrickBisbee. 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. Ricky was known across the area as a fun loving, engaging personality, that loved to laugh, and be in the company of friends and family. 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. He will be dearly missed by his family, his friends, and the entire community. Rest in Peace our love, youre in Gods hands now. Hear your loved one's obituary. Nineteen great grandchildren, Jorden, Alec, Jesus, Baylie, Victor, Taylor, Steve, Chase, Mauro, Victoria, Demetrio, Emelia, Sebastian, Kayleen, Susana, Robert, Alannis, Alinna and Arabella. 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. Matias married Frances Quen at the Justice of the Peace in Lordsburg, New Mexico in 1955, she died in 1992, he never remarried. 405 East Southern Avenue; Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-1643 (480) 967-1645; Join our mailing list He is also survived by his in-laws Grace Flores, Maria Greene, Martha Elena (Peter) Rider, Teresa Encinas, Michael (Dora) Jimenez and Conchita Jimenez, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He left a lasting impact on his entire family, and he will be greatly missed. Gerald was a fun-loving prankster who was always up for a good laugh. My only light source was from my miners helmet. She leaves numerous family members who she loved dearly. She He will be greatly missed. Our Mom will Forever be in our hearts and greatly missed. He was a US Army Korean war veteran who served from July 2, 1952 to July 2, 1955. 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