Margaret Louise Yates Buyer June 18, 1930 – September 22, 2023 Margaret Louise Yates Buyer was born in 1930 in Aurora, Illinois. She had one older sister Ruth, a school teacher, and two younger brothers. Her dad was head of the Chamber of Commerce and moved the family to Albuquerque New Mexico when Margie was […]
Obituaries
John Meyers Schroeder, 1952 – 2023
John Meyers Schroeder June 14, 1952 – October 17, 2023 John Meyers Schroeder, 71, of Elgin, AZ, died at his home, surrounded by family, on October 17, 2023. John was born in Burlington, IA on June 14, 1952, the son of Frederick A (Fritz) Schroeder and Bette Ann Tower Schroeder. He moved to Arizona in […]
Carrie Elizabeth DeVore Bowdon, 1939 – 2023
Carrie Elizabeth DeVore Bowdon, a resident of Patagonia since 1967, died peacefully on October 19, 2023, in Tucson. Carrie was born in Toledo, Ohio, November 28, 1939, to Lee Harper DeVore and Bertha Lee Crane. She moved to Tucson as a young child and graduated from Amphi High School. She met and married Lawrence Allen […]
Carlos Alejandro Gonzales, 1988 – 2023
Carlos Alejandro GonzalesApril 24, 1988 – October 7, 2023 Carlos was born in Tucson, AZ into a proud 7th Generation Tucson family and 4th Generation cattle ranching family from Florence, AZ on April 24, 1988. As a small child, he attended Tucson Community School, then moved to Patagonia, AZ with his family. He enjoyed an […]
Keith B. Wiedemann, 1946 – 2023
Keith was a man of good cheer, If needed, he’s always appear. A friend and a brother, A soul like no other. Have a laugh, raise a glass, shed a tear. Keith B. Wiedemann passed away August 23, 2023 in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born June 8, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Harold and […]
Larry Owen McDonald
81 years Sonoita and Greer Arizona Husband of Susan for 63 years. Father of Michael (DeAnna) and Douglas (Kate). Grandfather and great-grandfather. Vietnam vet – USAF. Electronics engineer. Instructor, Electrical Engineering, U of A. Start-up entrepreneur – Power Convertibles Corporation, a Burr-Brown Company. Country store proprietor – Sonoita Hardware. No services at his request. Gifts in […]
Steve Getzwiller, 1949 – 2023
Steve Getzwiller quietly left this world on August 23, 2023 at the age of 74. He left it a more beautiful place, though, having elevated the artistry of Navajo weavings and those who created them up to a whole other level. He was born March 4, 1949, to Marion and Kathryn “Kay” (Harrigan) Getzwiller in […]
James Weir Sumner, 1936 – 2023
James Weir SumnerJanuary 26, 1936 – May 9, 2023 This is a celebratory notice of the life that James Sumner had, and although he is no longer with us in person, he lives on through his influence on the lives of his family, his community, and his service to his country. He was confirmed in […]
Nancy Stewart Calhoun, 1940 – 2023
Nancy Stewart Calhoun, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, in Norco, California, at the age of 83 after a brave battle with T-Cell Lymphoma. Born on May 17, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Nancy was known for her courageous, wise, and loving spirit, which she carried throughout her entire life. […]
John Vincent Quirin, 1940 – 2023
John Vincent Quirin July 6, 1940 – May 3, 2023 John Vincent Quirin, 82, formerly of Etters, PA, entered the loving presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2023, at Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, after a short illness. His family was at his bedside. John was born […]