Local Obituaries for Families in Bisbee, AZ
Barbara Morales
Jun 5, 2024
Barbara Jean Morales, 77
On June 5, 2024, Barbara joined her husband David in heaven. Barbara was born in Hon,
Arkansas. As a young child, she moved to Bisbee, Arizona with her parents LA and Imogene
Plummer. Barbara attended elementary and high school in Bisbee. She did return to Arkansas
for most of her 8 th grade year before coming...
Ruth Waters
May 12, 2024
Ruth grew up in Jiggerville, a neighborhood that no longer exists due to the mining operation and whose homes were moved to the Saginaw area. After graduation from Bisbee High School in 1952, Ruth started working the lunch counter at the Lowell Drug Store, where she first met Everett.
On October 21, 1956, Ruth married the love of...
Maria Irwin
May 6, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Luz Irwin, born on February 11, 1958, who peacefully departed from this world on May 6, 2024. She was a beloved wife to her husband Harry Irwin.
A Funeral Service to honor Maria's life will be held at the Alex Espinosa Bisbee Funeral Home on May 18,...
Gilberto Sanchez
May 4, 2024
In loving memory of Gilberto L. Sanchez .The true legacy of faith ,dedication ,and love.
Gilberto L. Sanchez ,72,passed away peacefully surrounded by his beautiful wife ,children, and family. He wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
He was born in Chihuahua Casa Grande Mexico on December 4.1951 to Eumelia and Fausto Sanchez. He was so gracious...
Francis McNally
Apr 19, 2024
Frances McNally, 56, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Frances was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona on March 21, 1968. Throughout her life, Frances enjoyed living in a few different states before settling back home in Sierra Vista with her best friend, her mom, Stella. They were two peas in a pod and where there was one, you'd find...
Teresa Hernandez
Apr 14, 2024
In Loving Memory of Teresa Hernandez: A Legacy of Love and Light
Teresa Hernandez was not just a mother and nana, but she was the foundation of our family. Her presence filled every room with warmth, her wisdom guided us through life's challenges, and her love shaped us into the people we are today.
To her children, Teresa...
John Leonard
Apr 1, 2024
John (Jack) Leonard passed away on April 1, 2024, in the Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. He was at peace with himself.
Raised in Monroe, NY, he lived in many places; Middletown, NY, Haifa, Israel, and Houston, TX, before settling in Bisbee, AZ, 18 years ago.
Jack attended Monroe-Woodbury School System and Orange County Community College before...
Alberto Galindo
Feb 21, 2024
On August 5, 2001, our Lord and Savior blessed Maria Hook with a beautiful baby boy, Alberto Galindo Jr., and on February 21, 2024, 22 years later, that same gift was given back to our Lord and Savior. Albert was brought up in Douglas, AZ and would later move to Tucson, AZ. At a young age, Albert was known around...
Ernesto Guerrero Cuevas
Jan 28, 2024
Barbara Jean Morales, 77
On June 5, 2024, Barbara joined her husband David in heaven. Barbara was born in Hon,
Arkansas. As a young child, she moved to Bisbee, Arizona with her parents LA and Imogene
Plummer. Barbara attended elementary and high school in Bisbee. She did return to Arkansas
for most of her 8 th grade year before coming...
Leslie (Annette) Walton
Jan 14, 2024
Leslie (Annette) Walton, age 64, passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024 near her hometown of Bisbee, Arizona. She was born December 22, 1959 in Bisbee to Lester Ray Petty and Mildred Louise Petty. She married Malcolm Alroy Walton on December 21, 1989 in Bisbee surrounded by family and friends. She owned a restaurant in the heart of downtown Bisbee...
Frank Solano
Jan 1, 2024
Frank Solano, also known as Beans, passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 85 in Parker, Arizona. He was born on April 8, 1938, in Bisbee, Arizona. Frank was a beloved father to five children, a grandfather to 12, and a great grandfather to 17.
Frank led a fulfilling life, starting his career as a copper miner in...
María Celia "Yuly" Gudiño Valdez
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...
Danielle K. Martinez
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...
Rosa Maria Castro
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...
Frank E. Knight
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...
Michael A. Ormsby
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...
Yevonne Morris
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 &...
