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Juanita Tupiken Obituary

Juanita Leon Tupiken 89, of Tucson, Arizona was called to heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ on May 15, 2014. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Jay Tupiken Jr.; parents, Jose and Angelita Leon; brothers, Francisco (Elvia), Jose (Mena), and Jesus. Survived by her daughters, Josie (Frank) Herrera, Lita (Joe) Romero, and Yolanda (Frank) Tupiken; son, Francisco Martin Tupiken; grandchildren, Francine (Kenny) Tupiken, Stephanie (Omar) Ruiz, Joseph (Iliana) Ruelas, Monique Perez, Francisco Santana Fouts-Tupiken, Joshua Ruelas; great-grandchildren, Christian Ruiz and Charlotte Ruelas; brother, Ramon (Mercy) Leon; sister-in-law, Rose; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Juanita was a shepherd of our Lord Jesus Christ who always walked in his path. She was a very caring, kind, and loving woman who devoted her life to God, her family, and the church. Her family in return loved her until her final days. We love you very much Ama; you will always be missed and forever be in our hearts. Rest in Peace. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. also at St. Margaret's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Family and friends may express their condolences by visiting www.carrillostucsonmortuary.com Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 18, 2014.

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Martha Leon

August 10, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Tia Juanita rest in peace
Martha Leon

June 11, 2014

JOSIE'S FAMILY

REMEMBERING YOUR MOM
HER LAUGH
HER SMILE
HER VOICE
HER STYLE
HER STRENGTH
HER POISE
HER GIFTS
HER JOYS
HER WORDS
HER GRACE
HER EYES, HER FACE
HER LOVE, HER LIFE
AND EVERYTHING
THAT MADE YOUR MOM
SO SPECIAL TO YOU
WILL LIVE ON
THROUGH YOUR MEMORIES

T.G.

June 5, 2014

Thank You...We did not turn out to be
professional violinist...however by your example, we learned and love the art of music, songs and sure enough dancing.

Mama...just as U dedicated to me, at every Bday.

I dedicated the first song every morning at U new home, except U will
have a choir of angels.

Little Joe Y La Familia - Las Mananitas

Little Joe Y La Familia - Tu Eres La Reina de Mi Amor

little Joe Y La Familia
Las Nubes

Little Jo Y La Familia -Ojitos Verdes

Javier Solis - Amor Perdido

Michael Jackson - I can't Stop Loving You

YA SABES
ES TU "GUERA"-AZULVERDES

QUE DIOS TE CONSEDA, LO QUE MAS QUIRAS...
SOLO PARA TU HIJOS!

June 5, 2014

MOST GRATEFUL TO ALL!

IN GOD'S DIVINE PLAN, SHE LIVED HER YEARS, USING HER GIFT OF FREEWILL TILL HER LAST BREATH.

THE HOLY SPIRIT ENLIGHTEN HER PATH TO HER NEW HOME.

THE VIRGIN MOTHER, ALLOWED HER TO PRAY
THE ROSARY TILL HER TRANSITION FROM THIS WORLD.

GOD HONORED HER WITH THE FINAL SPIRITUAL CONVERSATION WITH HER
FIRST BORN.

MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS ARE CREATED BY GOD TO HAVE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

MOTHER,PRESENTLY HAS 2000 MASSES AND
2000 DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETS, ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND JOSEPH J. TUPIKEN(2001) TILL FOREVER.

WE ARE HONOREDD WITH EACH AND EVERY PERSON, FAMILY, FRIEND, RELATIONS AND MOST GRATEFUL TO ST. MARGARETS PARISH, PRIEST, DEACON, SECRETARY.

TO HER BELOVED TUCSON AND THE SOUTHWEST...GRACIAS.

THANK YOU...TU REINA!

MAY HER BLESSINGS BE WITH ALL!

QUIERDA MADRE,

Michelle Orta

May 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss Martin, I hope that you can be comforted by Our Gods love, peace nd joy, to know for sure your mom is dancing with the angels and Jesus in heaven now waiting to welcome all if us in!!!! Thankfully she can now set it up in there for us!!!
Stay up my friend God is goood! Your mama was awesome!
Luv ya, besitos, y brazos,
Mish'l O.

veronica lopez

May 19, 2014

martin and family sorry for your loss may god bless you and your family at this time are thoughts and prayers are with you from veronica lopez and sylvia and family

N Quintero

May 19, 2014

Tupiken family, I am so sorry to hear of your dear mother's passing. I will never forget seeing her walking to church on Sunday's. Such a devoted and faithful person. You will remain in my prayers. May she rest in peace.

CARMEN BENAVIDEZ

May 19, 2014

MY HEART GOE OUT TO ALL OF YOU WITH YOUR LOSS, GOD BLESS YOU ALL : FROM THE SANTAMARINA FAMILY

May 18, 2014

Martin, Josie, Lita and Yolanda and the Leon family.
I was very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Having loss my mom,I know full well the grief and sadness you all are feeling right now. The memory of your mom that will live on in your hearts and mind as well as in the hearts and minds of all of us who knew and loved her.
I will pray for God's blessings on all of you and your families at this difficult time.

In Love and Sympathy

Dell and Ana Luz Douglas

May 18, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May 18, 2014

Martin and family so sorry for the lost, prayers to you all.I have wonderful memories of your mom, caring,loving beautiful lady. MAY you R.I.P Juanita. Gloria Dianne Alderette.

Litzy Galarza P

May 18, 2014

My sincerest condolences to Lita Romero, Monique Perez, Stephanie Ruiz, & the rest of Juanita Tupiken's family. I was incredibly blessed with getting to know Juanita in the past 2 years & will never forget how welcoming and kind she was. My prayers & blessings are with you always.

Much love & respect,

Litzy Galarza P. & Family.

Debra Romero

May 18, 2014

Lita and family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through - Love you all, Debra, Pat, Anjelica, AJ and Arianna

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