Obituaries

Roger Vernon Frances Oswalt passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, friend, cowboy, dancer, painter and fisherman. Roger was born in Missouri on October 17, 1940, one of 12 Oswalt children who lived near the World’s Fair Mine, Patagonia. A picture of the twelve Oswalt children sitting on a fence […]

EElena Quiroga, circa 1947 Elena Quiroga September 4, 1933 – February 23, 2025 Rosalia Elena De La Ossa Quiroga was born on September 4, 1933 in Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico. She was a descendent of two pioneer families: the De La Ossa family, who migrated from California in 1880 to the San Rafael Valley, and […]

William “Memo” Y. Matus  April 19, 1928 – February 15, 2025 William “Memo” Y. Matus passed peacefully at home in Patagonia, AZ on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on April 19, 1928 in Harshaw, AZ to Manuel C. Matus of Lochiel, AZ and Francisca Yourgules of Harshaw, AZ., Memo was a life-long […]

Linda Beth Brake  May 1, 1944 – January 28, 2025 Linda Beth Brake, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend, Linda’s presence brought warmth and wisdom to those who knew her.  Linda was born in Oklahoma to James and Mildred Burns. She was the middle child of […]

Carmen Rivera Norzagaray  March 25, 1935 – January 26, 2025  Carmen was born on March 25, 1935 in Ruby Arizona to Rosa Soto Rivera and Manuel Rivera.  She grew up in Ruby, Washington Camp and Harshaw, Arizona, which are old mining towns in southern Arizona, and graduated from Patagonia High School.  Carmen lived a full and […]

Refugia Rivera Borboa  September 8, 1932 – January 29, 2025  Born into a family of eight, in Harshaw, AZ, she learned early the value of hard work and determination. Life in a rural area wasn’t always easy, but it taught her the importance of commitment and the power of a supportive family. Through thick and […]

Lucy Valenzuela Mihalik August 20, 1927 – December 2, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lucy Valenzuela Mihalik, 97, on the 2nd of December 2024, with her devoted children by her side. Lucy is survived by her children: Denise Heiss (Jac) of Patagonia, Cliff Mihalik (Karen) of Springdale, WA, […]

Frank “Pancho” Hedgcock April 13, 1927 – November 2, 2024 Frank “Pancho” Hedgcock was born April 13, 1927, in St. Louis Missouri and passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at Pepi’s House Hospice in Tucson surrounded by family.  After serving in the US Navy, Pancho settled in Sonoita, Arizona at his parent’s guest ranch, […]

Lee Whittredge Katzenbach June 10, 1942 – November 21, 2024 Lee Katzenbach was born in New York City in 1942. He always thought that was amusing since his life was so far removed from busy urban life. He was happiest in the presence of nature—birds, insects reptiles, skies, oceans. He moved to Patagonia from Port […]