Obituaries

Eric Richard Quiroga, age 55, of Castle Rock, Colo., joined the angels on July 20, 2026, with his loving family and friends wrapped around him. He was born on July 17, 1971, in Nogales, Arizona, and raised by his mother, Peggy Wright, and his father, Gilbert Quiroga, who were both present for his passing. Eric […]

Shirley Ann Ambrose was born on April 30, 1934, in Bozeman, Montana, and passed away on June 28, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.  Shirley moved to Patagonia in 1976 and worked at the Little Outfit Ranch. With her exceptional business skills, she later joined Patagonia Schools, where she served as Business Manager for 20 years. She was incredibly […]

Leslie Gaskill passed away at home in Elgin, February 13, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong resident of Southern Arizona, Leslie was a graduate of Tombstone High School, where she was known as a talented athlete. She was honored as a Sonoita Rodeo Queen and later served as a Correctional Officer for the […]

Monika Maria Aylward, 84, passed away at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was the second of ten children born to Johannes and Hildegard (Witek) Schmidt, whose family owned and operated Schmidt Kistenfabrik, a major crate factory on the Oder River in Stettin, Germany. Born October 3, 1941, she was […]

By Marc Caputo Philip Caputo never wanted it to end this way: peacefully and in his own home. He hoped to die in the manner in which he lived—dramatically and with panache—as a writer, adventurer, warrior, sportsman, and raconteur. But cancer claimed him in his bed at home in Norwalk, CT, at 10:15 p.m. on […]

Doris Ann Rusch July 11, 1942 – March 19, 2026 Doris Ann Rusch (née Peterson) born July 11, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Dr Dean F. Peterson, Jr and Besse V. Peterson (née Carter) passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026 in Sonoita at the age of 83. Doris is survived by […]

Terrie (Theresa) Ann Kjos-Palmer October 24, 1960 – March 26, 2026 Terrie (Theresa) Ann Kjos-Palmer, 65, passed away at home in Tucson on March 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia. A cherished mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Terrie faced a year and a half of treatment with extraordinary resilience and grace. Her […]

Charlotte Jean McEldowney, age 95, of Patagonia, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was home with family. She is survived by her four children, Justin McEldowney, Chris McEldowney, Andy McEldowney, and Jennifer Jones, with their first and only spouses, Rachel, Barbara, Kerry, and Rick; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her husband, John, […]