LINDSEY, Richard E., 66, born February 14, 1933, passed into the hands of Our Lord on Sunday, November 28, 1999. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 48 years, Mary; the six children he graciously gave his life to: daughters, Terry and Dee; sons, Robert, Craig, Richard and David; his children-in-law, Cathy, Patty, and Diane; his 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Donielle, Peaches, Mike, Taylor, Chris, Renee, Katie, James and Jennifer; his aunt, Bettylou; and uncle, Ronald Keith. His pride and joy and devoted pets, Rosco and Toby. He has joined his son John in heaven. Richard worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for forty years and was a member of the U.T.U. for the same amount of time. He gave joy and love with great honor to all the lives who knew him and he will be missed by many. Richard is not gone…He waits for us in another room. Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 1999 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. Graveside service immediately following at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
MARTIN, Catherine R., 69, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away November 30, 1999. Survived by daughter, Annette Martin; sister, Virginia Morales; brother, Henry Romero; grandchildren, Benjamin (Beatrice) and Catherine Caballero. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 02, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, December 03, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SAZUETA, James F. 'Taco' 68, of Tucson, Arizona, went to join his mother and father in Heaven on November 28, 1999. Survived by aunts, Francis (Alex) Carpena, Felipa Felix and numerous cousins. Vigil Service and Rosary will be held on Thursday, December 02, 1999 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Oracle, Arizona. Mass will be offered on Friday, December 03, 1999, 10:00 a.m. also at St. Helen's Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Oracle cemetery. Taco was a big U of A Wildcat fan and will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JAMES R. SCHLAF
To all friends and acquaintances of 'Slim Jim':
This is to inform you of the early passing of 'Slim Jim'. He passed into God's hands on Tuesday, November 2, 1999, after a strong, yet short battle with cancer. His daughter, mother, a brother and four sisters survive him. His long time friend and love of his life for seventeen years, Sherry Glas, deeply misses him.
Jim was in the hands of some very wonderful people during his illness and I personally want to thank them. Also, thank you everyone for your cards, plant's, food baskets and phone calls. There were greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 5, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. by the 'infamous pine tree', first left (less than an eighth of a mile) past the Vail Steak House. Bring a small log for the memorial fire and please park in the Steak House parking lot.
I lost my best friend and love of my life. I shall always miss him.
Just one more thing: 'is it my imagination or…'
All my love Jim,
Sherry
(Call 663-5723 or 762-5240 for further memorial information)
SOULLIARD, Charles E. 'Chuck' 78, of Globe, AZ, died Sunday, November 28, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jerry; son, Charles J. (Mary) of Tucson; daughters, Mary C. Wing (Gary) of Fairbanks and Karen A. Sisom (Eddy) of Seattle; grandchildren, Kelly, Michael and Mandi. He was preceded in death by daughter, Colleen in 1974. He also has nine surviving sisters, one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Harrisburg, PA and was a Navy veteran of WWII. He lived in Tucson for 30 years working in the two-way communications industry and owning a sharpening business before retiring to Globe. He was an active member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Globe. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 1999 at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Chapel, 5150 N. Valley View Road, Sunrise Drive/Swan Road area with burial to follow at East Lawn cemetery, 5801 East Grant Road. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimers Association or the Carondelet Hospice.
BERNABE FRIAS 'BERNIE' TAPIA, 51, born October 14, 1948 in Sacramento, California, passed away November 28, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose and his brother, Ralph. He is survived by his mother, Lina; daughters, Andrea (Jose) Camacho, Alycia (Steven) TapiaGomez; sons, Bernabe (Francine Chacon), Rafael; sisters, Lupe (Ray) Armenta, Aurora (Dan) Hoeffner, Tula (Declan) McCarthy; brothers, Albert, Jose (Bertha); grandchildren, Javier, Vicente, Bernadette; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. An all-night wake will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 1999 with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa Mission, 2015 N. Calle Central. Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Monte Calvario cemetery. Bernie was a gifted and talented artist and his art work can be found in many locations around Tucson. Bernie will be missed by his children, family and friends. Bernie was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. The family wishes to thank all of the emergency room staff at St. Mary's Hospital for all of their efforts. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
CORREA, Margaret Rebecca, 60, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 1999. Beloved wife of David; loving mother of Rebecca (Robert) Elliott, Deborah (Moses) Jung, Paul (Morgianna), Stephen, David (Cynthia), Matthew; devoted grandmother of Natasha, Avra, Yovela, Austin, Chandler, Sofia, Seth, Issac; loving sister of Alfred Ramirez and Joe (Virginia) Ramirez, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Kairos Outside Prison Ministry. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
DODSWORTH, Lois K. (Brown), age 84, a resident of Tucson for the past 39 years, passed away November 30, 1999. Born March 14, 1999 in Canton, Ill. Mrs. Dodsworth previously lived in Morin Grove, MI, Toledo, OH and Canton, Ill. She loved the people and weather in Tucson. She is survived by her son, C.J. Brown (Gerry); granddaughter, Kim Traczyk (Jamie); grandson, Jason Brown; great-granddaughter, Madisyn Traczyk; brothers, Eugene and Bernard Elgin. The visitation will begin at 12:30 followed by a service at 2:30 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rev. Paul Nelson will be officiating. Burial at South Lawn cemetery.
GARCIA, Sarah Benitez, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away November 30, 1999. preceded in death by husband, Roberto R. Garcia; parents, Francisco and Dolores Benitez; sister, Mary Louise Garcia. Survived by daughter, Barbara Carino; sons, Gilbert (Debra) Garcia; grandchildren, Gilbert, Dolores and Anthony Garcia, Edward and Abel Escalante and Malisa Carino. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 03, 1999 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, December 04, 1999, 9:00 a.m. also at Santa Cruz Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Sarah will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salpointe Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GATLIN, James A., 69, of Patagonia, passed away on November 30, 1999. He is survived by his loving spouse of thirteen years, Paulette; four children from a previous marriage, two sons, Tony and James, Jr.; two daughters, Gail and Janet; one brother, William P. and many other loving family members and friends. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date at Patagonia Community Church, Patagonia, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
KOKTAVY, Bruce Allen, joined God on November 28th, 1999. Survived by his father, Charles R. Koktavy; brothers, Scott A. Koktavy and Brian D. Koktavy; many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many loving friends.
Bruce was a cheerful, free soul who had fun with life and life had fun with him. All who had the joy of knowing him were blessed and he cared for all of you. It is hard to imagine how we will carry on without him. He will live in our hearts and in our memories as a wonderful son, brother and friend.
Memorial services will be held at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church located at 710 S. Kolb Rd. on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
JOHN DEAN MOOTHART, 92, died November 30, 1999 in Tucson. He is survived by wife, Grace; sons, John Moothart (Joanne) and son, Ralph Moothart; daughter, Martha Swartz and granddaughter, Marissa Grace Moothart. Resident of Tucson since 1926, was employed for many years as a driver for Oliver Drachman Laundry. Graveside service will be held Friday, December 3, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Friends may call an hour prior to services.
NICHOLAS, Edith San, 72, of Tucson, passed away on November 30, 1999. She is survived by her beloved life partner, Bruce Kaler; her children, Franc, Sheila, and Ric; and her grandson, Ricardo.
Her joys and interests included family, friends, her pets, and the free wildlife that inhabited her surroundings. She was a lover of music, and an accomplished artist of ceramics, needlepoint and china painting.
In recognition of Edith's love for all living things, donations to the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.
A Memorial Service will be held December 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, located at 1335 S. Swan.
BLADERGROEN, Teunis 'Tom' 'Dutch' J., age 67, of Phoenix, AZ, died November 27, 1999. Mr. Bladergroen was born in the Netherlands and is survived by sister, Belia Leny Euwe (Bladergroen), Netherlands and brother, Johan Hendrik Bladergroen, Netherlands. Services will be private. Arrangements by Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ.
CADY, Gerald 'Jerry' F., 52, born January 4, 1947, found his way to the Heaven Gates on November 21, 1999 after a long, hard, yet courageous fight with cancer, to be with his father, George Cady and mother-in-law, Edith Clark. Jerry was a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a good friend and kind to all who knew him. Jerry worked for Patrick's Carpet and Floor Coverings as a Tile Mech/Installer for many years. He is respected by all who worked with or for him. He is survived by his wife, Diane; his mother, Lois Cady; his father-in-law, George Clark; his children, Faith (David) Scheubert, Lori Cady, Steve (Kim) Cady, Chasity Scheepstra, Geremy Cady, Marc (Traci) Hauver, James (Kelly) Hauver, Kris (Jess) Burnquest, Kandi (Brad) Whitacre; his sister, Pamela (David) Sheets and eleven grandchildren. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, December 4, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 North Tucson Blvd. 'To my love and best friend forever, I will truly miss you – Di.'
HAROLD LEWIS CLOSSIN, age 79, of Tucson, AZ, died Wednesday, November 24, 1999. He is survived by his children, Mrs. Phyllis G. Dodge of Hancock, MI, Gary D. Clossin of San Diego, CA, Mrs. Gloria Howard of Tucson, and Mrs. Dinah Sjolander of Bloomington, IN; and nine grandchildren. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps as a flight instructor. While stationed in Douglas, AZ, he met and married
his wife of 53 years, Cherry (Clinch) Clossin, who preceded him in death by only six months. Together again, beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the American Legion in Indiana. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 1999 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee).
FONTES, Leonardo Diaz, beloved son of Francisco and Eduviges Fontes. The eldest of sixteen children, he was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Alberto and Victor Manuel. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Rios Fontes, and children, Monica Diane, J. Leonard Jr. (Patricia), Lionel, and Alma. He was known as 'Mi Grande' by his grandchildren, Shiloe, Aissa, Marcela, Alex, and Nico. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Florentino, Francisco, Maria Luz, Mario, Alvaro, Lorenzo, Luis, Casilda, Laura, Armando, and Marco Antonio. Leonard had an extended family of many cousins, nephews, nieces, brothers and sisters-in-law, god-children and dear friends.
Leonardo was born October 18, 1919 in Naco, Sonora, Mexico. He attended Tucson area schools, and moved to Nogales with his job as a switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad, where he worked for 39 years. He served proudly during World War II in England and Iceland as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as Commander of Post 2066 in 1956-1957, and 1988-1989. He entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 30th at 4:22 p.m. at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital in the presence of his family. He will be missed by the many who loved him.
The family wishes to thank the exceptional medical staffs of Mariposa Community Health Center, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, and Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the building and restoration fund of Sacred Heart Parish, or Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital and Hospice.
Services are to be provided by Adair Carroon Funeral Home. A viewing will be held on Friday, December 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4th at Sacred Heart Church, with Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the City of Nogales cemetery.
