REISER, James Albert, was born in Napolian, Ohio on August 3, 1919, and passed away November 11, 1999. He moved with his wife, Lucile to Tucson in 1947, after serving as Naval Chief Petty Officer in WWII. Jim was in private practice as a physical therapist in Tucson until his retirement in 1978. He was an avid golfer, with many holes in one. Jim is survived by his wife, Lucile; his two children, Don Reiser of Tucson, Sharon Thrall of Oregon; two grandchildren, Bryan and Erin Thrall; two sisters, Donna Reiser and Elsie Lou Sigg; and close friend, Mildred Ayers. Jim was a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. 385. He will be treasured always in our hearts and live forever in our memories. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on November 14, 1999 at St. John's United Methodist, 60 W. Veteran Blvd. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be sent to the St. Johns United Methodist Church in his name. Arrangements made by ARIZONA MORTUARY, University Chapel.
SAENZ, Richard T., 52, passed away November 8, 1999. Survived by sister, Norma Juarez; niece, Vanessa Juarez; nephew, Manny Juarez. preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Nellie Saenz. Memorial service 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13 at Northwest Park on Silverbell. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
TALLABAS, Sister Mary Beatrice, a member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, passed away on November 11, 1999. Sister is survived by special nieces, Armida and Isabel and many other nieces and nephews. Sister has served the Apostolic Ministries of the Congregation for 54 years. She has lived at St. Ann's Convent since 1983. A Vigil will be held on Friday, November 12, 1999 with Mass following on Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sister's of the Immaculate Heart Chapel, 4100 North Sabino Canyon Rd. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Funeral conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
MILDRED HENRICI VETTE, 82, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 24, 1999 in Marietta, GA. A longtime resident of Tucson, Mrs. Vette served as a Navy Wave in WWII and was a retired beautician. Mildred was one of seven children born to her parents in Chicago where she resided before moving to Tucson in 1963. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Tim Willis; son and daughter-in-law, Wally and Johnine Vette; grandchildren Christine Barker and her husband Burney; and Ashley Saccomando and her husband John; sister Dorothy Dahlin; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Any contributions of sympathy should be made in Mildred's name to the Tucson Assoc. for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a memorial service on Saturday, November 13, 2:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111)
WEISER, Paul E., 74, passed away November 8, 1999. Survived by son, Mark and his wife, Sarah; grandchildren, Caleb, Matthew, Alexis, Chelsea and Rick; brother, Daniel of PA. Private services. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
ADKINS, Anna Gibson, 77, died November 11, 1999. preceded in death by husband, John W. Adkins. Survived by sons, Michael Adkins of Tucson and John Adkins of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Fr. Harry Ledwith officiating. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 15th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BRENT, Max, 89, of Tucson, died November 12, 1999. Survived by wife, Selma Brent of Tucson; niece, Vera Boehm of Orangeburg, NY; nephew, Bob Krebs of Bronx, NY. Graveside Service Sunday, 2:45 p.m. Evergreen cemetery, Congregation Anshei Israel Section, with Rabbi Robert Eisen officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85711.
COVEAUGH, Jennet Lee Rodegeb, born in Elkhart, Indiana October 3, 1916, died in Tucson, Arizona on November 8, 1999 at 83 years. Jennet graduated from Elkhart High School in 1934. She was a bookkeeper and then an inspector for Morgan Driveaway in Elkhart. Jennet and her husband Walter moved to Tucson from Elkhart, Indiana in 1979 after selling their antique business, the Red Shed. They were listed in the Who's Who in Antiques. Jennet and Walter loved the desert. Both were founders of the Wagons West Travel Trailer Association in Tucson where they lived for many happy years. Walter passed away in 1983, now Jennet has join him. After Walter's passing, Jennet's greatest joy was taking care of cats and dogs creating another career for herself as a house and pet sitter. She was a great animal lover. Jennet led travel trailer trips around the southwest; she volunteered at the Tucson Visitor's Center and the St. Philip's Gift Shop. Jennet was a wonderful friend and will be sadly missed by all her friends; her niece, Karen Shackle (Jim) of Elkhart, nephew, Roger Watts (Sally) of Tucson and their families.
Memorial, Sunday afternoon, November 14. Call 544-4601 for exact time and location.
Thanks to Mariana and Mike at M & M Adult Care for their loving care to Jennet for all of 1999. Shari and her dedicated staff at Premier Senior Care provided a loving home for Jennet in 1998. Thanks also to her doctor and his staff at the Clinic for Integrated Medicine and to Carondelet Hospice. Miriam was a loyal friend and help.
GAYLES, Ellis Calvin, 54, died November 10, 1999. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Gayles; daughter, Nicole E. Gayles; son, Ellis C. Gayles, Jr.; mother, Freddie Gayles: brothers, Charles E. (Carrie) Gayles, Robert A. (Anne) Gayles and Frederick (Annette) Gayles; sisters, Murlene Threet and Clara (Ed) Halloway; uncle, Alexander Duncan all of Denver, Colorado. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ellis was an active member of New Life Wesleyan Christian Center; served on the Board of Directors of Tetra Organization for 10 years; was an AYOS referee for 13 years and employed with IBM for 31 years. Donations in memory of Ellis C. Gayles may be made to the American Red Cross, 4601 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711. Memorial service 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 15, 1999 at New Life Wesleyan Christian Center, 8900 E. Golf Links with Pastor Greg Watson officiating. Burial in Ft. Logan cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 14, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
OSBORN, Ruby E., 84, of Tucson, died November 9, 1999. Born February 18, 1915 in Winkelman, AZ. Survived by son, George B. Osborn of Fallon, NV; daughter, Edna E. Farmer of Tucson; brothers, Ivan Stewart of Hayden, AZ, William Stewart of Marana; sister, Edna Manley of Colorado Springs, CO; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. preceded in death by husband, George; two brothers and two sisters. She was past Grand Chief of Pythian Sisters. Services were held Friday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation in memory of Ruby E. Osborn. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
PENIX, Brian S., age 50, of Peoria, AZ, and a prior resident of Tucson, died November 10, 1999. He was bornin Sturgis, Michigan and moved to AZ in 1962 from Bronson, Michigan. Brian was an Auxiliary Operator, Nuclear Power Plant, A.P.S. 17 years and was in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include wife, Nancy Penix of Peoria, AZ; daughter, Stephanie L. Penix of Peoria, AZ; mother, Rachael Penix of California; sisters, Holly Penix, Heather Penix, Ivy Penix all of California; brothers, Timothy K. Penix, Kerry A. Penix of Arizona and Todd A. Penix of California. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14th with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Services will be held 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 15, 1999, Sunland Lakeside Chapel, 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Burial will be in Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, AZ.
HENRY P. POLANCO, 81, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away November 11, 1999. preceded in death by son, Henry Polanco, Jr. Survived by wife, Anselma; daughters, Erlinda (Daniel) Alvarado and Cruz (Louie) Medran; daughter-in-law, Maria Polanco; sons, Sonny (Evelina), Cleo (Violet) and Eddie Polanco; sisters, Patricia Rodriguez, Belen Lopez and Delia Trujillo; brothers, Samuel and Gilbert Polanco; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also survived by many loving nephews and nieces. Henry worked for Pima Mine for 19 years and retired in 1977. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, November 15, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SMITH, Walter Charles, of Tucson, died Tuesday, November 9, 1999 in his home at 951 W. Orange Grove Rd. Born April 30, 1924 in Rochester, New York, he was the son of Leonard and Genevieve Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Smith, whom he married
on July 2, 1991. Also surviving are his two children, Donna Smith Bongiovanni of Sterling, VA and Gary Charles Smith of Plattsmouth, NE and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death in 1983 by his first wife, Beverly Cheeseman Smith, the mother of his children.
He served in the 8th Army Air Corp in the 27th Photo Squadron during World War II. He attended Rennselear Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York and worked for Bell and Howell in Rochester, New York until his retirement in 1981. Burial will be in Sabattus, Maine.
MILDRED YALEN, 85, of Tucson, died November 11, 1999. Survived by daughter, Dawn (Terrence) Moriarty; son, William L. (Sandra) Yalen, both of Tucson; grandchildren, Andrew (Sherrill) Moriarty, Corinne Moriarty, Cindy Moriarty Fortuno, Allen Yalen, Wendy Yalen and Renee (Howard) Hulsey, all of Tucson; and great-grandsons, Daniel Yalen, Devin Hulsey and Ryan Fortuno. Mrs. Yalen and her husband, Allen started the family business, Peerless Auto Supply, in 1951. Allen died in 1968. She was a member of Congregation Anshei Israel and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Services Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rabbi Robert Eisen and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section, Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85711.
ROSINA J. YOUNG, 65, of Tucson, died November 7, 1999. Mother of Michelle M. Vallace, Nichole D. (Stephen) Grant, Kathy Carpenter, Valerie Wallace; seven grandchildren. Also survived by seven brothers. Funeral services private. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. Tucson, Ariz.
BARRETT, George Lee. On November 12, 1999, George Lee Barrett ceased to walk with men. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Barrett; six children, Daryl, Cathy, Bridgett, Azariah, Denise and Melissa; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; four siblings, Versie, Amy, Clayton, and Vivian, all from Houston, TX; and a host of relatives and friends in Tucson, AZ, Houston and Palestine, TX. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (1 blk west of Oracle & Magee). Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 210 E. Lester, Tucson, AZ. Burial will be in Palestine, TX on Saturday, November 20, 1999.
BITTMAN, Richard Arthur, 72, died November 12, 1999. Husband of Catherine Bittman; father of Catherine (Mark) Martin, Christopher (Ellen) Bittman, and Mark (Christine) Bittman; grandfather of Cheynemarie Boer, Tara Bittman, Alexa Bittman and Cole Martin. He taught Economics from 1980-1990 throughout Pima County at various colleges; 1974-1980 he was Economic Development Planner with the Tohono O'odham tribe. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CORKERN, Virgel G., 76, died November 7, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
ELARI, Isabella, 98, died Saturday, November 13, 1999. She was born in Marsala, Sicily on November 5, 1901 and came to this country with her parents and four sisters when she was seven years old. The family settled in Brooklyn, NY, where Isabella lived until the death of her husband, Salvatore. She moved to Tucson in 1980 to be with two of her sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Dept., Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Mass will be offered 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 1999 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial in Middle Village, New York. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with the Rosary recited at 8:00 p.m.
RICHARD L. FELMAN, 78 years old, died Saturday, November 13, 1999 in Tucson. Born on May 29, 1921 in New York City, New York. Survived by his wife, Mary Anne Felman of Tucson; brother, Irwin Felman of Tucson. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at All Faiths Memorial Park, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson, AZ. Memorial may be made to ALS Association, AZ Chapter, 8149 E. Evans Rd., Suite 8, Scottsdale, AZ; Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2900 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ; or Handmaker Hospice, 5100 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ.
MARGARITO (MIKE) R. HERNANDEZ, 83, owner of Del Rio Ballroom, where he worked for 47 years, died Saturday, November 13, 1999 at Carondelet Hospice, St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Hernandez lived in Tucson, Arizona for 63 years. He was born December 24, 1915 in La Pieda Michocan Mexico.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria (Vicky); sons, Richard (Mary), and Edward (Jessie) Hernandez; brothers, Alfonzo Salazar, Benjamin Salazar; sisters, Isabel Salazar, Anita Rodriguez, Ofelia Munoz; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS Tuesday, November 16, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., also on Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Holy Hope cemetery in Tucson. MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., (520) 547-3400.
ROVNER, Sheila nee Fox, 75, currently of Tucson, passed away November 13, 1999. Loving wife of Millard Jack Rovner; devoted mother of Melanie (Arthur) Cohen and Scott (Susan) Rovner; adoring grandmother of Mitchell Cohen, Jennifer (Jason) Canel, Brittany Rovner, and Megan Rovner; cherished great-grandmother of Leah Pearl Canel; dear sister of Joan (Robert) Goldman and the late Allen Fox. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.
STANFORD, William L., 68, died November 7, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
