Adair Funeral Homes-Avalon Chapel

08/31/2026

Nellie May Bonjour

In Loving Memory of Nellie May Bonjour Nellie May Bonjour (née Neilson), affectionately known as “Sister” in her youth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona, at the remarkable age of 95. Nellie was born in Racine, Wisconsin, and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a woman defined by her boundless kindness, a sharp sense of humor, and a heart that held no malice; she truly never said a bad word about anyone....

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08/24/2026

James Albert Rose

James A. Rose, 87, passed away on August 3, 2026 following a short spell of at-home hospice care. He is survived by his wife Elin Rose, children Heather Rose Redmon, DVM (Don), Brian Rose (Joyce), and granddaughters Katrina Redmon, JD, Kaia Redmon, Krista Redmon Heizer (David), and Janae Rose. Jim was born in Hawthorne, CA on July 26, 1939 to James Howard Rose and Edna Rea Slatter Rose and grew up in the Los Angeles area. He attended Cal Poly,...

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08/21/2026

Nathan Eric Muhs

Nathan Eric Muhs, Age 45, of Tucson, AZ passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2026. He was the son of Alan Muhs (Ana) and Peggy Muhs (Victor), and the brother of Sara Tunison (Michael). He is also survived by his beloved, Amy Greer, and many friends, family members, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and a nephew. Nathan was born on June 25, 1981 in Glendale, Arizona. His childhood was spent in Tucson, Arizona building forts in the wash, shooting off model...

08/19/2026

Bonnie Lou Patient

Bonnie Lou Patient August 4, 1934 — August 15, 2026 Bonnie Lou Patient, 92, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Born on August 4, 1934, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Thomas and Hannah Cima, Bonnie lived a full and joyful life as a loving and devoted wife, mother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Patient; her parents, Thomas and Hannah Cima; her brother, Thomas “Bud” Cima; and her sisters, Nita (Larry) Graves...

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08/19/2026

Mary Katherine Parks

Mary Katherine Parks, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, while in hospice care at Peppi’s House in Tucson. At that time, she was just two months away from what would have been her 100th birthday. Katherine was born on August 22, 1926, in Central City, Kentucky, to Herman “Ted” Ortkiese and Minnie Mabel Ortkiese. She was the middle child of three, with an older brother, Herman “Junior,” and a younger sister, Janie. When Katherine was seven years...

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08/09/2026

Dennis Edward Vaughan

Dennis Edward Vaughan, aka Denny Dirtpile, Den from the Desert, Messy Marvin, St. Dennis the Divine, Papa Vaughan and most recently named Den Den by his granddaughter, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at the age of 75. Born in Hartford, CT and raised in West Hartford on Whitman Ave with his parents, two brothers Jim and Pat, as well as his sister Aggie, Dennis the Menace loved spending time with his family and friends...

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08/07/2026

Jeanette Criger Done

With heavy but grateful hearts we announce that after 90 years of loving and serving everyone around her, our mother, Jeanette Criger Done passed away peacefully on the morning of August 4th. While her loss weighs heavily in our minds and hearts, we rejoice in knowing that she has been reunited with her eternal companion Boyd and their daughter Missy. As a lifelong dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jeanette served faithfully as Young Women’s...

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08/06/2026

Dorothy Ann Buckner

Dorothy Ann (Sherrill) Buckner passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on May 18, 1936, in Eunice, New Mexico, to Clifford and June Sherrill, Dorothy grew up alongside her siblings, Jack, Louis, and Mickey. She graduated from Hobbs High School, where she participated in the band and International Order of the Rainbow Girls, before attending Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. It was at Eastern New Mexico University where Dorothy met the love of her...

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07/30/2026

Andrew James Wash

Andrew James Wash, born July 17, 1939, in Tucson, Arizona, and peacefully departed on his 87th birthday, July 17, 2026, in his hometown of Tucson, lived a life defined by connection, loyalty, and an unmistakable spark that drew people in wherever he went. Andrew spent most of his years in Tucson before settling into the Tubac foothills in 1996, where he built a small ranch that became his sanctuary. Those years in Tubac were some of his happiest — surrounded...

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07/29/2026

Susan Mary Schroeder

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Susan Schroeder, who passed away on July 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Chicago on July 11, 1953, to Ukrainian immigrants Maria and Michael Kowalyszyn. She graduated from Thomas Kelly High School in 1971 and went on to attend Southern Illinois University, where she earned a degree in Mathematics. Susan met Vern, her husband of nearly 46...

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