Obituaries

Phyllis R. GordonSeptember 23, 1933 – June 27, 2023 Longtime Patagonia resident Phyllis Rosalyn Gordon died on June 27, 2023, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson, AZ. Born in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Jacob and Rose (Hayter) Isaak, Phyllis attended the University of Idaho where she earned a B.S. in Education in 1955. For many years, she […]

Brenda Ann BraswellMarch 28, 1945 – June 13, 2024 Brenda Ann Braswell (née Bidegain), aged 79, passed away on June 13, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on March 28, 1945, in Casa Grande, Arizona, Brenda was a beloved teacher, homemaker, and the acting matriarch of her family. Brenda graduated from Patagonia Union High School and […]

Andrew Kelly March 15, 1938 – May 17, 2024 Andy Kelly, born in Tucson March 15, 1938, died at Peppi’s House May 17, 2024, at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years Patti, his parents and his brother William. He graduated from Tucson High School 1956, […]

Susan Aten November 27, 1965 – April 30, 2024 On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, our beloved Susan Aten passed away. Susan was a wonderful mother, grandmother and daughter, and a gentle, kind person who would help anyone in need anytime she could. She was an exceptional, reliable employee at the Patagonia Market for several years […]

William James AmbroseAugust 29, 1940 – March 11, 2024 Bill Ambrose was born in Nogales on August 29, 1940, and passed away in Patagonia on March 11, 2024. He was a member of a pioneer family that had many acres of land in Sonoita. Bill became interested in construction and began working for Patagonia Excavating […]

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 […]