Janet M. Richards January 1, 1932 – May 17, 2022   Janet Louise (Maccabee) Richards went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a very brief illness while at home.  She was born January 1, 1932 in Worcester, MA to Vernon and Elva (Morse) Maccabee, graduating from Northborough High School in 1949 and Fisher College in Boston, MA in 1951.  She was employed by General Electric Co. in Schenectady, NY prior to her marriage in August 1953 to Howard Charles...

It is with a heavy heart, our family announces the passing of our beloved husband, dad and papa, Allen “Gunner” Kent on May 17th, 2022. Allen “Gunner” Kent was a past VFW National Commander and Adjutant General. He was elected VFW National Commander at the organization’s 95th national convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1994. After his term, he served as the Veterans Service Organization Liaison in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., until...

Marian Trina McGrew August 12, 1939 May 15, 2022   Tucson - Marian T. (Mork) McGrew, 82, of Tucson and formerly a long time resident of Sierra Vista, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, with her family by her side at her home. Marian, daughter by the late Anton P. and Hannah J. (Hanson) Mork was born in Nelson Township, Wisconsin, on August 12, 1939. Marian was raised in Nelson Township (Pine Creek) and graduated high school.  After earning money to attend college, she attended and...

Kimberley Ann Cole (Raphun) Kimberley Ann Cole was born at Ft. Riley, Kansas to Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles and Mildred Raphun. Growing up, Kim had three siblings, Kathy, Stephanie, and Charlie. Kim was a proud self-proclaimed Army brat, with her family being stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and two tours at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Her father retired from the Army at Ft. Huachuca, and the Raphuns settled in Sierra Vista. Kim went to school at Carmichael...

SIERRA VISTA--Joanne passed away in peace and comfort with her sisters and niece by her side on April 29, 2022. She was born September 01 ,1952 to Robert Edward Bowen and Dolores May Bowen in Baltimore, Maryland. Joanne grew up in Dundalk, Maryland and graduated high school in 1971 at Dundalk High School. Her family moved to Sierra Vista,   Arizona in July 1971. Joanne was a loyal employee at Pioneer Title Company for 28 years as Title and Deed examiner. Joanne so enjoyed music, art,...

Howard Morris Clark 1935 - 2022 Howard was born in Dalton, Georgia, to Henry and Lois Clark, where he grew up with his brother and extended family, including aunts Melba and Susie. After graduating high school, he played basketball and football at Chattanooga College and was drafted to play in the Canadian Football League in 1958. The Army had other ideas, and while Howard was serving his two years at Fort Huachuca, he met the love of his life, Joyce Williams. After his tour was complete,...

Maria Rosario Huff January 10, 1930 - April 27, 2022 Maria Rosario Huff, aged 92, passed from this life on April 27, 2022 and was reunited with her husband, Jim, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With her last breath, she smiled as she passed through the gates of Heaven. She was a cherished wife, beloved mother, a caring Nana, a faithful friend and most of all, a servant of the Lord who bravely battled cancer over the past two years and finally was called to Heaven to rest beside still...

SIERRA VISTA — Angel Louis Colon-Mateo, better known as Lou, peacefully passed in his sleep, on 25 April 2022. He was 88. Born on 18 July 1933 to Luis and Marie Colon-Mateo in Salinas, Puerto Rico. He joined the U.S. Army, and started by playing the trumpet in the Army band, an Infantryman, then a (DSTE) Operator/Repairer. He retired as a Master Sergeant (E8) with 30 years’ service. He was a Korean War Veteran, (BAR) serving with the 25 INF RGMT. He earned numerous...