LaFrank Newell LaFrank Newell was born in Portland, Ore., on July 3, 1956, to the late Frank Newell and Doris Dorton. LaFrank was unique as his name. He passed away at age 68 on May 22, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. LaFrank is survived by his wife, Toni Belcher of 20 years. LaFrank found Toni “again…
Brandon H. Armstrong If you are familiar with Unit 10 in Quail Creek, there sits a corner house that flew the Stars & Stripes on one side of the driveway and the United States Marine Corps flag on the other—from sunrise to sunset almost without fail. That was my dad’s house … Brandon H. Armstrong.…
Barbara Lou Fryan Barbara Lou Fryan passed very peacefully the morning of March 26, 2025. She was born in Alliance, Ohio, and attended school and Science Hill United Church of Christ with her four siblings. She moved to California with her husband Richard in 1960. She had two sons, Richard and Michael, to whom she…
Jack Lee Davis Jack Lee Davis had a heart for people, an infectious, dimpled smile and a generosity of spirit that all who met him could see. Even on his sickest, most difficult days, he focused on those around him—sharing a smile and asking about their day, their family, their activities. Jack lived life large…
George Edward Orford George Edward Orford was born on Sept. 12, 1946, and passed on Dec. 22, 2023. Ed was a beloved husband, brother, and stepfather. He leaves behind his wife, Victoria, stepson Erik and his wife Barbara, his sister Susie and brother Tony, and many nieces and nephews. Ed loved sailing off of the coast of…
Raynor Ernest Robinson Raynor Ernest Robinson, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at TMC Hospice—Peppi’s House, Tucson, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kay E. McHenry Robinson, of Green Valley, Ariz.; his daughter, KariAnn (Mark) McDonald of Woodland Park, Colo.; son, Patrick (Tiffany) Robinson of Beaver Creek, Ore.; grandchildren, Samuel Bryce (Hanna) Robinson of Okinawa, Japan,…
Susan Warburton Susan Warburton passed away on April 26, 2023, following a brief illness. She was mom to Jennifer (Doug) in England, sister of Phyllis in Maine, and friend to many. Whether you knew her for 50 years or 50 days, you had to love her. Born in Greenfield, Mass., in 1944, Susan graduated from…
Lorenz “Larry” Steer With profound sadness for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Lorenz “Larry” Steer on Feb. 14, surrounded by his loved ones. Born Jan. 7, 1939, Larry was known for his quick wit; his larger-than-life laugh; his strong presence, whether writing, directing, or acting in community theater; or his passionate…
Phyllis McShane Phyllis McShane, a longtime Quail Creek resident, passed away recently after the death of her husband Tom. Phyllis was born in South Dakota and lived in California and Washington State before retiring with Tom to Quail Creek. She volunteered for many years at the Tubac Arts Center. She is missed by her many…
Thomas E. McShane Thomas E. McShane, a resident of Quail Creek, recently passed away. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif., he lived in Edmonds, Wash.; Castro Valley, Calif.; Arcadia, Calif., and back to Edmonds, Wash., before retiring to Green Valley. A loving husband, father, and wonderful friend to many, he also was an avid…