DUNCAN, Wilma V., 75, of Tucson, passed away on November 3, 1999. Survivors include her husband, Maxwell; daughter, Jeanette Graul; grandchildren, Janet and Laurie Graul, Justin Greer; stepson, Ron (Rosemary) Duncan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlotte Greer. She left behind many loving and caring friends including Candy and Esmeralda. Funeral service will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Monday, November 8, 1999 at 11:00a.m. with visitation one hour prior
GREENE, Frank L., retired TPD officer, 67, passed away on November 3, 1999. Survivors include his children, Collette (Kelly) Lambert, Beth Greene, Pamela (Lee) Rauch, Helen (Jim) Rice; grandchildren, Gina, Clifton, Marcus, Leah, Cynthia, Christina, Carrie, Timothy and Shilo; two great grandchildren, Sequoia and Jasmine; his mother, Helen Ferry; one sister, Carole Marshall; and one brother, Jon Greene. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Greene. Graveside service will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Saturday, November 6, 1999 at 10:30a.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY
HAUCK, Marilyn (Lynne) P. 64, of Tucson, died peacefully on November 3, 1999. Survived by her children, Rosemary Hoover of Tucson, Marc Hauck of Los Angeles, and Eric Hauck of Los Angeles. Also survived by her grandchildren, Daniel Hoover, Alexandria Hauck, and Ariel Hauck. Lynne was a graduate of Mt. Holyoke University majoring in education. She moved to Tucson in 1962. Lynne will be remembered as a wonderful mother and nana. She worked extensively with several churches in the area to develop their music programs. Her love of music enabled many in the church to experience hand-bell ringing and performance despite many choir members not having the ability to read music or sing. She will also be remembered by her love for people. She gave of her time and money throughout her life to many in need by volunteering in church outreach and support of the poor as well as her financial giving to those in need. The grandchildren will also remember her for her tireless hours of love and support. Daniel, Alex, and Ariel love their Nana very much! The funeral mass will be offered at 9:00a.m. on Saturday November 6, 1999 at St. Odilia Catholic Church located at 7570 North Paseo Del Norte in Tucson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Avalon Chapel), 8090 N. Northern Ave (at Magee)
LAVASSEUR, Ardis, 79, of Tucson and Lakeside, AZ, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 30, 1999 at her home in Lakeside. Born November 21, 1919 in Kankakee, IL. Survived by daughters, Sherry Earle (Jerry) of Pinetop, Connie (John) Grinnell; son, William (Lauren) LaVasseur of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother, James Yarding; companion, Ben Patton of Lakeside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to RTA Hospice, Route 4 Box 1740, Lakeside, AZ 85929. Memorial services Sunday, November 7, 2:00 p.m., Arizona Mortuary, 7 E. University/Stone.
LAWRENCE, Tate Samuel, born September 23, 1999, died November 2, 1999. Survived by his parents, Taron and Katie Lawrence; brother, Trevor Luckett Lawrence; grandparents, Richard Luckett, Lauren Freedman, Eddie Lawrence and Debbie Lawrence; great-grandparents, Barbara Freedman, Amos and Munir Nalls and Mattie Potter; aunties, Meghan Luckett, Tyra Campbell, Teri Lawrence and Talita Mure and uncle, Tenell Mure. Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 1999 at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road.
NORWICK, Elmer, 72 of Tucson, died Wednesday, November 3, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Julie, Lillian, Debra; grandchildren, Chris, Jesse, Lisi, Brandee, Bridgit, Ember; and great- grandchildren, Brianna, Boston, and Diego. Mr. Norwick was as member of the North Tucson Lions Club. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 1999 at the VA Medical Center Chapel, 3601 S. 6th Ave. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 616 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY
OWENS, Ada, born May 5, 1900, passed away November 1, 1999. She was married
to Robert Owens who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn one sister, Arona Haynes of Jewett, TX; one daughter, Katie Walker of Tucson; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and many, many friends. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Sunday, November 7, 1999 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 210 E. Lester, on Monday, November 8 at noon, with Pastor Dr. Rickey B. Harvey officiating and Pastor T. Ellsworth Gant II of 2nd Baptist Church, Riverside, CA to deliver the eulogy. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
ROBERTS, Troy J., died October 22, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. Troy is survived by daughter, Amanda Roberts; father, Gerald Roberts; stepmother, Pat Roberts; sisters, Christina Lemos, Trisha Soloway, Tamara Kelly all of Tucson and Tanya Roberts of Flagstaff; girlfriend, Miranda Rudolph of Henderson, NV. grandfather, Austin Roberts of Tucson. great-grandmother Ella Chriswell, of AK. Memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 6, at Church of Christ, 145 N. Country Club.
BERQUIST, Shirley, age 63, passed on November 5, 1999 following a long illness. In addition to her loving husband, Paul; she is survived by their son, James; and grandson Alan, of Deming, NM; her mother, Lillian Johnson of Penn Yan, NY; brothers, Warren, Lester and Robert Johnson; and sisters Frances Hodge, Betty Conrad, Carol Plante, Nancy Johnson and Joanne Williamson, all from the Finger Lakes area of New York state; and brother Darwin, of Alexis, NC.
Shirley and Paul arrived in Tucson in 1968, and following Paul's retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 1974, both were employed at Ray Manley (now Manley-Prim) photography over the next 25 years.
Shirley's love of nature was reflected in their third career, wildlife photography. Paul and Shirley's wildlife images have appeared in Arizona Highways for over 25 years, and will continue to be published locally and internationally in books, magazines and calendars.
No services are planned at this time. At a later date, her many loving friends will gather at Saguaro National Park, her favorite place to quietly celebrate her life.
MARIA LOUISA 'LICHA' FELIX, 72, of Tucson, Arizona. passed away October 31, 1999. preceded in death by husband, Felipe A. Felix; mother, Carmen C. Pesqueira; father, Luis Moreno. Survived by daughter, Carmen F. (Arturo M.) Barrio; sons, Luis F. and Albert M. Felix; brothers, Edward (Irma), Henry (Marina) and George (Concha) Pesqueira; grandchildren, Evelyn (Richard) Quijada, Angela (Vincent) Romo, Arturo F. Barrio and Monica M. Barrio. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren, an aunt, uncle, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 7, 1999 from 4:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, Center Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, November 8, 1999 9:00a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Internment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
We're going to miss you Mom, but I know that you're now in your 'Apartment' in Heaven and someday we'll all be together again.
Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HARO, Gilbert Cantu 78, died Thursday, November 4, 1999. He is now reunited with his loving wife Delia Haro. He was a life long resident of Arizona. Gilbert is survived by daughter, Irene H. (Fernando) Morales; sons, Gilbert G. (Priscilla), Robert G. (Margaret), Ronnie G. (Liz); seven grandchildren, Raymond, Andreanna, Veronica, Vanessa, and Christine Haro, Irene and Fernando Morales II; and sisters, Delia Rendon, Cecelia Rath. He was preceded in death by his brother John Haro. He retired from Southwest Gas after 35 years of service. Gilbert served in the US Army, 12th Armored Division in the European Campaign, WWII. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Monday November 8, 1999 from 5:00-9:00p.m. Funeral service will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, Tuesday, November 9, at 10:00a.m. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
KAPPLER, Norma E., 79, of Tucson died November 4, 1999. Survived by children, Larry (Becky) Kappler of Tucson, David Kappler of Tucson, Andrea Hudson and Debra Kappler both of Seattle, WA; brother, Dean (Connie) Moore of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Lucy Gatley and Thelma Kingsbury both of Cape Girardeau, MO, Della June Todt of Olan, MO, Esther Wood of Odessa, TX and Darlees Maxie of Las Vegas, NV. Five grandchildren, one great grandson and many nieces and nephews. She was a joyful servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ and was a loving mother, grandmother and a delightful sister. Funeral Service 11:00a.m., Monday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Friends may call 10:00a.m. until service time. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Emanuel Baptist Church Mission Program, 1825 N. Alvernon Way 85712
LAVASSEUR, Ardis, 79, of Tucson and Lakeside, AZ, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 30, 1999 at her home in Lakeside. Born November 21, 1919 in Kankakee, IL. Survived by daughters, Sherry Earle (Jerry) of Pinetop, Connie (John) Grinnell; son, William (Lauren) LaVasseur of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother, James Yarding; companion, Ben Patton of Lakeside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to RTA Hospice, Route 4 Box 1740, Lakeside, AZ 85929. Memorial services Sunday, November 7, 2:00 p.m., Arizona Mortuary, 7 E. University/Stone.
SCHLESINGER, Bernedette Elizabeth, age 89, born October 19, 1910 in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away November 4, 1999 in Edmonds, Washington. Berna worked as an electrician for over 35 years, then retired in 1969 and moved to Tucson, Arizona to be near her sister. In 1995, she moved to Edmonds, Washington to be with her daughter, Margaret, and spent summers with her daughter Carol in Streetsboro, Ohio.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Richard) Ptacek and Carol Mitchell; her sister Clara M. Adams; grandchildren, Richard, Michael, Kenneth, Robert and Timothy Ptacek, Peggi LaPlante, Nancy Cobb, Mary Callahan, Kathy Welch, Darwin, George, and Mark Mitchell, Christine Lenz, Michelle Toaso, and Debbie Scheida; and 33 great grandchildren. Berna was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Schlesinger in 1973; and her sister Dorothy Ruessman; and brother Joseph Adams. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 7, 1999 from 1:00-5:00p.m. at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 5th Ave. S., Edmonds, followed by Funeral Mass on Monday, November 8, 1999 at 10:30a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th ST. SW, Lynnwood. Interment will be in Holyrood Catholic cemetery, Shoreline, WA. Memorials may be give to St. Thomas More Catholic School, Lynnwood, WA.
ZIGABARRA, Paul Jr. 61, died November 4, 1999. Survived by wife, Nancy of Tucson; son, Randall Zigabarra of Phoenix; daughters, Diane Zigabarra of Agoura Hills, CA, Debra Zigabarra of Thousand Oaks, CA; grandchildren, Christy and Tony; brother, Bill Zigabarra of CA; and sister Eva Lopez of Chicago, IL. Mr. Zigabarra was a member of NABET. Service, Monday, 1:00p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Friends may call Sunday 4:00-8:00p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
ADLER, Margaret, 90, died October 31, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
BAKAYSA, Evelyn M., 84, graduated to her eternal home with Jesus on November 6, 1999. Longtime Tucson resident and formerly of Brooklyn, NY and Hazlet, NJ. Born April 1, 1915 in Newark, Ohio, to Wm. and Nell Tarlton. Survived by daughters, Ellen (James) Denning Fisher of Patagonia, AZ, and Jane Denning Porter of Tucson; son, Joseph F. Bakaysa of Tucson; grandchildren, William Beard, Marilyn Beard, Matthew Porter, Julie Porter; great grandchildren, Frank and Ryan. Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at Community of Hope Lutheran Church, 3141 W. Ironwood Hills Dr., Tucson, AZ 85745. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn's name to Community of Hope Lutheran Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
BARLOW, Billy, 69, died November 2, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
BURKIMSHER, George J., 64, of Tucson, passed away on November 2, 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Burkimsher. He is survived by his brother, James (Donna) Burkimsher and many other loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be held on November 10, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Palms Mortuary Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY. 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
GJERS, Clarice, 83, died October 25, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
ANTONIO C. HERNANDEZ, 73, of Tucson, passed away on November 7, 1999. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Esthela; children, David and Victor Hernandez; Sonia Kalloch, Martha Hernandez; grandchildren, Tina Hernandez and Ayianna Ware. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
ROSENBERG, Winfield, 79, died November 1, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
CORKERN, Virgel Q., 76, of Tucson died November 7, 1999. Husband of Nettie Ruth; father of Joy A. Mills; stepfather, of Rebecca West, Dale Whitt, Bob and Don Kinney. Five grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Wednesday November 10, 1999 at 10:00a.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111) 3435 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ
