Tucson Weekly | Obituaries

Prudencio CorralesPrudencio Corrales

1947 - 2025

Prudencio was a special part of our family. He was the first to go to college and get his Master Degree in Teaching. He taught at many of Tucson High School. Settling in at Desert View High School until his retirement from teaching.
He continued to write novels and manuscripts for cinema. He loved working on his...

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Robert EricksonRobert Joseph Erickson

1931 - 2024

Robert "Bob" Joseph Erickson passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 93. Born on September 5, 1931, in Long Beach, California, Bob lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and passions.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Deane Erickson; his sister, Theresa...

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Joy GolliverJoy Joan Golliver

1935 - 2024

Joy Joan (Gadbury) Golliver
It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of our beautiful mother Joy. Her spirit was always positive and filled with joy. We are grateful for the wisdom, compassion, and kindness she shared with her family and dedicated to her community.

Joy Golliver passed away on...

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Lin GrimmLin Grimm

Lin Hecate Grimm, known before adulthood as Rachel Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charbonneau, passed away in
Tucson on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at age 32, after a short illness. Lin attended Marana USD schools
Ironwood Elementary, Tortolita Middle School and Mountain View High School, graduating MVHS'10.
Lin is survived by their...

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James McDermottJames Patrick McDermott

1952 - 2024

James Patrick McDermott, the beloved husband of Ann (Farrish) McDermott, passed away peacefully at his home in Tucson, Arizona on August 26, 2024. He was 72.
He was born Feb 5, 1952 in New Haven, Connecticut to Joseph and Doris McDermott of Hamden, Connecticut.
Jim always said he had an idyllic childhood, growing up...

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August MerzAugust Merz

1957 - 2024

August (Sandy) Merz III passed away suddenly in his home in Tucson, Arizona on June 26, 2024, only days after being at a family gathering in Washington State. Born in Silver City, New Mexico to August and Ruth Merz, Sandy grew up attending the local public schools and was a cub scout, played the trumpet, and was the...

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