Obituaries

Sue Hey April 28, 1932 – November 30, 2023 Fiercely independent, stubborn, somewhat curmudgeonly, beloved. Sue grew up in Los Angeles and Santa Paula, California, and graduated from Stanford University. Refusing to be a debutante, she traveled to many parts of the world—sometimes by freighter—and had many lifelong friends in Sonoita and around the world. […]

Sue Scott grew up in Riverside, California, the last surviving member of the Skelley clan. After college, at the University of Oregon and San Jose State, she ventured out to Aspen, looking for the love of her life, who turned out to be lucky Tam Scott (aka “Judge”) who beat out a bunch of “would […]

Paul Anthony Mihalik, Sr.May 31, 1928 – December 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Anthony Mihalik Sr., 95, on the 14th of December 2023, with his beloved wife and three of his children by his side. Paul is survived by his wife of 74 years, Lucy […]

Tracy Ann Povill January 28, 1970 – December 5, 2023 Tracy Ann Povill was born on January 28, 1970 (53). She passed away on December 5, 2023 surrounded by family, with a wildflower in her hair. She is survived by her parents, Rick and Sandy Povill, and brother Eric. Also, by her birth mother Penny […]

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 […]

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, 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 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 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 […]

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 […]