Local Obituaries for Families in Bisbee, AZ

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

Apr 21, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Jesus Joaquin Valenzuela, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2023 in Douglas, Arizona. He was only 50 years old. Jesus' family is very saddened by his sudden death, Jesus would have been 51 years old on May 01, 2023. Jesus is survived by his mother Maria Del Carmen; his three children Jesus Jay Valenzuela, Gabriella Nikole Valenzuela and Lexi Marie...

Apr 7, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our son John Ortega. John was born in Louisville Ky. on October 18, 1987 , to parents Anne and Danny Ortega Jr. He was the middle child in our family of three children. John was raised in Douglas, Az. where he lived a mischievous life surrounded by a large, loving...

Apr 5, 2023

Albert Lopez was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 4, 1970. He passed away on April 5, 2023 in Bisbee, AZ.Albert was a loving son, father, husband, godfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Albert is remembered by his kind heart and generous spirit. He was a loyal person that conquered the trust of all those that surrounded him. He was...

Apr 2, 2023

Michael Douglas Gibson passed away at the age of 58, on April 2, 2023.

He was the son of Doug and Eva Mae Gibson. He was born on March 28, 1965 in Douglas, AZ. Michael lived most of his life in Elfrida, AZ.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to music, and working on cars. His passion was fishing on...

Nov 4, 2022

Manuel Duron Tapia, 85 of Pirtleville, AZ passed away on November 4, 2022.  Manuel was born in Cuquiarachic, Sonora, Mexico on March 7, 1937.  Manuel was preceded in death by his wife Andrea Cruz Tapia and their sons Sergio and Manuel Jr.  Manuel is survived by his son Marcos Antonio Tapia, daughters Nora Matty (Fernando), Selina Munoz (David) and Grandchildren...