Local Obituaries for Families in Bisbee, AZ

Nov 13, 2023

In Loving MemoryOur loving mother, María Celia "Yuly" Gudiño Valdez, 76, of Douglas, Arizona, sadly passed away on November 13, 2023. She came to rest in the comfort and care of her children in Cedar Park, Texas. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most. She had many friends and family and was...

Oct 10, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my soul mate Danielle K. Martinez on October 10, 2023. Danielle passed peacefully into the vast unknown surrounded by loving family and friends including her spouse of many years, Manny Martinez, step-daughter Eugenia S. Martinez, grandson Ahmadou Diasse of Bisbee, AZ, and long-time friends Karen Hunter and her...

Oct 6, 2023

Con profundo dolor y tristeza, nos dirigimos a familiares, amigos y a toda la comunidad de Naco, Arizona/Sonora para informar sobre el sensible fallecimiento de nuestra amada RosaMaria Castro, acaecido a las 12:30 a.m. del día de hoy.RosaMaria , oriunda y residente de Naco, Y fundadora de Rosa's Floreria. fue una mujer inigualable. Su esencia destacaba por ser un ser...

Sep 27, 2023

Frank E. Knight, 83, of Bisbee, Arizona, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley on September 27. Frank's warm spirit and engaging personality endeared him to everyone he met.

Frank was a beloved member of the Bisbee community. He will be remembered for his generous spirit and his engaging personality. He and his late wife, Mary Hanigan Knight, loved their...

Sep 17, 2023

Michael A. Ormsby passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, James Ormsby, his mother, Socorro Ormsby, his brother, Pedro Manríquez and his sister Reyna Armendáriz. He is survived by his daughter’s Jessica Dennis, Barbie Altamirano, Michelle Loera, Camille Klarnet, his grandchildren, his sisters, Carmen Rodriguez, Nellie Fry, Rosa Ormsby-Arenas, his girlfriend, Martha...

Sep 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Correctional Officer III Yevonne Morris. Yevonne, 50, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She is survived by her parents, Judy and Neal Grantham; her children, Austin and Braedon Morris; and her brother, Jack Damron (Kristy).

 

Yevonne began her journey with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation &...

Sep 11, 2023

John Gregory Curiel was born on June 17, 1963, and passed on September 11, 2023, at 60 years old. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Alegria, and their three beautiful children. Carolina and her partner, Makayla Cruz, both 25 live in San Diego CA. John Paul, 17, and Giovanna, 16, attend the same high school that John graduated from,...

Sep 10, 2023

Went to be with the Lord at Banner University Medical Center

In Memory of

Luz Esther Rivera

Luz Esther Rivera, 71, of Agua Prieta, Sonora MX, past away September 10, 2023. She was born in Agua Prieta in 1952 to Guadalupe and Pedro Ramos, and spent her childhood making Tortillas and cooking with her mother. Luz enjoyed spending time with her Granddaughters. She...

Aug 18, 2023

On August 18th, 2023, Fausto Arvayo Sanchez from Pilares de Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico passed away at the age of 96. He was married to Eumelia Lopez de Sanchez for 54 years before her passing. He will be lovingly remembered by his children David, Gilberto, Juan, Carlos, Cecilia, Mario, Oscar and Patricia. His 28 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren...

Jul 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Benita Zamudio Lopez, a captivating woman whose presence effortlessly drew people to her side. She passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at the age of 84, surrounded by all of her beloved children, grandchildren, and all those who loved her. Born on March 12, 1939, she spent her formative years in La Coloña Morelos, raised...

Jul 28, 2023

Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle (tio) and friend Hector Lopez Campas passed away on July 28, 2023 at the age of 82. Hector was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora Mexico on May 19, 1941 to Manuel and Altagracia Campas. He was married to Thelma Campas for 35 years and is survived by their 4 children Hector Campas...

Jul 22, 2023

Joan Melotti was born on May 11, 1943 and passed away on July 22, 2023.

Joan was known as J. LaGoy Design, an artist in Bisbee, AZ.

Joan loved flowers, plants, animals, antiquing and selling native American art.

Joan is survived by her lifelong companion Charles “Chuck” Chamness, she was the love of my life for the last 45 years. She is also...

Jul 12, 2023

Eva R Valenzuela,88 was called home on July 12,2023. She was surrounded with love by her family at home, Eva was born on December 8,1934 in Cananea, Sonora to Ramon and Juan Reynoso. Eva was preceded in death by her parents Ramon Reynoso and Juanita Holguin and stepfather Gilbert Holguin. Sisters were Elva, Reynaldo, Elvira and Olga and son Carlos...

Jun 29, 2023

Gloria Linda Harvey, 51, of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born on December 18, 1971, in Douglaz, AZ, to Robert Orosco and Gloria Rogers.

 

Gloria will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. She was a kind-hearted and outgoing person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Gloria's...

Jun 20, 2023

Jun 12, 2023

Robert Grover Willis, age 82, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the eldest son of the late Grover and Erma Willis. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Willis, son Mark Willis, stepdaughter Sonia Ortega, his sister Jane McRoberts, brother-in-law Wayne McRoberts, and Uncle...

Jun 11, 2023

Diana Rabago Payne, 73, was called home on June 11, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Diana was born on January 1, 1950, in Douglas, Arizona, to Ramon Rabago Jr. and Amelia Estrada Rabago. She was the first baby born in Douglas in 1950.

Diana was a 1968 graduate of Douglas High School, working at Marty Dess Photography, and later...

Jun 2, 2023

May 17, 2023

Javier Francisco Arvayo was born September 22, 1984 in Douglas Arizona.

He passed away peacefully May 17, 2023 In Phoenix Arizona. He is survived by son Javier Antonio Stuhan, his mother Anna Gonzales, his father Javier Ramon Arvayo, brothers Jorge , Ramon Gonzales, sister Brandy Arvayo, grandmother Olga Arvayo, aunt's Maria Martinez, Nellie Duarte, Lupita, Sandy Arvayo, uncle Frankie Arvayo, nieces...

May 8, 2023