HUGHES, Raul M., 89, of Tucson, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and great-granddaughter, Melissa Armenta. He is survived by eight daughters, Sylvia Baranski, Ruby Zebas, Julie DePrinzio, Virginia Gurland, Verona Gonzales, Christine (Jerry) Corlies, Lisa (Ken) Todd, Yvonne Johnson; one son, Clayton Hughes; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren. Raul proudly served the country he loved during World War II as a Rifleman in Company E of the 158th Arizona National Guard Infantry Regiment and participated in three campaigns in the Asiatic Pacific Theater; New Guinea, Southern Philippines Liberation, and Luzon. In addition to Campaign Medals and Ribbons, he was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was a life member of VFW Post #549. He will be very much missed by his daughters and son. The family would like to thank T.M.C. Hospice Staff for their support and kindness; and to Fr. Dale for his support and always being there for us. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY CHAPEL, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Interment will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
HOLLY RUTH KEPPEL, born March 4, 1952 at Norton AFB in San Bernardino, California, died December 18, 1999, in her home in Tucson. A respected veterinarian for nearly 20 years, Holly's lifelong love of animals also led her to open her own animal shelter in the last year of her life, despite her failing health. She was an avid runner, cyclist and swimmer, and competed in many athletic events and triathlons until illness prevented her. She was beloved by clients and competitors as well as friends and family, and she will be sorely missed.
She is survived by husband, Spencer Kolb; children, Terri, Tracy and Corey; mother, Lee Boyer; sister, Jane (Ron) Zastaury; and stepfather, Dale Hall.
A service in honor of Holly's life and the many contributions she made to the lives of others, both animal and human, will be held at Grace St. Paul Church, 2331 E. Adams, at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23. It was Holly's wish that traditional mourning not be observed, but that we come together in good cheer to celebrate the passing of her spirit from this plane to the next.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Tuller School, 5870 E. 14th, Tucson; Grace St. Paul Church; or Morris Animal Foundation, 45 Inverness Dr. E., Englewood, CO 80112-4580.
KOTHER, Carl Albert, Jr., 69, died December 19, 1999. Husband of Sue Kother; father of Carl (Debra) Kother, III of Seagoville, TX and Susan (Larry) Chavers of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; grandfather of April Whitbeck, Stephanie Whitbeck and Yancey Chavers; brother of Ellen Kiech and Charles Kother. He was dedicated to his service and career with the U.S. Air Force, and served in Vietnam. He retired to Arizona in 1976. He attended Pima Community College where he received two associate degrees in Electronic Communications. Carl worked for the Arizona Dept. of Public Safety for five years as a radio technician. He was a loving father and dedicated to his family. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
McMANN, Jay Warren, 78, died December 18, 1999. Father of Jim (Sharon) McMann; grandfather of David & Kevin; step grandfather of Robert and Richard Phillips; great-grandfather of Zachery and Christopher; step-great-grandfather of Amber, Ricky, Tara, Laura, Matthew and Leah. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was retired from Hughes Aircraft in 1976. He was also a member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 1999 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert. The family suggests donations in Jay's name be made to The American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ, 85712. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MILLS, Florence M., 86, died December 17, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
PEDRAZA, Jesus C., born July 22, 1924 in Santa Rita, NM, returned to our lord, December 18, 1999 in Tucson. Survived by wife of 54 years, Mildred Pedroza; children, Gloria, Theresa, Jesse Jr., John, Connie, Joseph, Camille and Judith. Mr. Pedroza is also survived by 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 'Chuy' served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and after an honorable discharge, he served as a policeman in Silver City, NM. Chuy loved being outdoors and loved spending time with his family. We will miss you very much. We Love You! Graveside service, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Friends may call 2:00 p.m., until time of service.
PONCE, Lilia M., 92, resident of Tucson, formerly of Morenci, died December 20, 1999. Survived by her children Aurora P. Orosco of Tucson, Blanca Onate of Phoenix, Concha Cruz of Tucson, Juan Ponce of Mammoth, Lily Benevidez of Tucson, Linda Onate of Phoenix and Larry Ponce of Tucson; sister, Ofelia Hernandez of Los Angeles, CA; 25 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. preceded in death by husband, Juan de Dois Ponce and her children, Martin, Richard, Eleseo and Yolanda Ponce. Services, Thursday 10:00 a.m. Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church, 9200 N. Oracle Rd. Interment to follow, Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
RUEDEBUSCH, Leonard J., age 88, passed away Friday, December 17, 1999, resident Ft. Mitchell, KY. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Wagner Ruedebusch; loving father of Judy Rolfsen, Trudy Bezold Marietta Ruedebusch, Bill, Ray, Terry, Lou, Tom and Bob Ruedebusch; dear brother of Lawrence Ruedenbusch; dear grandfather of 28; great-grandfather of 30; and great-great grandfather of two.
Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Friends may call Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, KY., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, KY.
Memorials to Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, P.O. Box 17007, Orphanage Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.
SOTO, Jimmy V., 66, of Tucson, passed away on December 17, 1999. Survivors include his son Richard (Joann) Soto, daughter, Sylvia Gomez, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his brothers and sisters. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Wednesday, December 22 from 5-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Santa Cruz Catholic Chruch, Thursday, December 23 at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
ROSALIE STAGGS, 92, of Tucson passed away on December 17, 1999. Survivors include her son Donald (Evelyn) Brenz, daughters, Rosemary (Bill) McGuire, Sally (Allan) Williams, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Amos Staggs and her daughter, Shirley June Herrboldt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
TRUJILLO, Ron Robert, 24, of Tucson, passed away December 19, 1999. Survived by parents, Enrique C. and Rita Trujillo; sisters, Ramona R. and Rebecca H. Trujillo, and Roberta C. (Chris) Bracamonte; brother, Enrique Gabriel (Cecilia); nieces, Valentina, Monique, Vanessa, Anita, April and Porsha; nephews, Anthony J., Nicholas E., Andy, Nick and Michael.
Ron graduated from Pueblo High School. He also participated in the Special Olympics floor hockey and Challenger Little League. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He will be missed by all of us.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
VAN CAMP, Mary Louise, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 18, 1999. She was born in Blanchester, Ohio on November 28, 1916, and made Tucson her home in 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Van Camp. She is survived by two children, Sherry and Rick (Cathy), both of Tucson; two grandchildren, Ryan (Melodie) of Kansas City, KS and Tara of Tucson; and two great granddaughters, Amanda and Rebecca, both of Kansas City. She is also survived by her sister, Martha of Cincinnati, OH, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WHITECOTTON, William L., 84, died December 18, 1999. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Rosa; daughters, Lee McKay and Janice Flournoy and son, Gene Whitecotton; grandchildren, Evelyn Smith, Kevin Landry, Wendy Rashley and Gladys Vanhoorick; great-grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Ashley, Alexis and Aaron Landry and Carolyn Vanhoorick. William was a long time resident of Tucson, a member of the Pipefitter Union. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 1999. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
ARMENTA, Ernest G., 61, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away December 18, 1999. Survived by wife, Maria Elena; daughters, Lisa (Victor) Aguilar, Sonia Elena (Eddie) Cordova and Marcella 'Cella' Armenta; son, Ernest (Anna) Armenta. Also survived by three grandchildren, Lauren, Cito, Melanie.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 23, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral Church, with Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. Mass will also be offered on Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Retired after 30 years as a Battalion Chief from Tucson Fire Department. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Arizona, then taught for Sunnyside School District and P.P.E.P. Tech Charter School. He touched and influenced many lives. He will be greatly missed. 'LOVE YOU DAD!'
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Burn Center.
BOROZAN, George S., 66, of Tucson, died December 20, 1999. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Campbell and Lee St.) at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle. A reception and luncheon will follow at St. Demetrios Hollenic Center, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Borozan Scholarship Fund at Bank One, Campbell and Grant, Acct. #33941608. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
DAVIS, MARLIS J. passed away on December 19, 1999 after a two year courageous battle with cancer. A loving mother, grandmother, and friend, Marlis was an inspiration to everyone she encountered. She held the position of Director of the University of Arizona Parking and Transportation Department for many years. She carried out her duties with dignity, grace, compassion and efficiency. We are all saddened by Marlis' death because throughout her life she made the university, the community and the world a little brighter in so many ways. Marlis is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (David) King; grandchildren, Joshua and Marisa King; brother, Claude (Sharon) Newtson; mother, Josephine Newtson; nieces, Cynthia Kuzara and Lynda Newtson and nephew, Timothy Newtson. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Golf Links Baptist Church, 6902 E. Golf Links Rd., with Pastor Randy Tiffany officiating. Burial will be in Desert Vista cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 1999. Donations in Marlis' memory may be made to the University of Arizona Scholarship Development Office, P.O. Box 210109, T/A 85721-0109. Arrangements by BRINGS'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GARDNER, Helen L., 94, died December 17, 1999. Survived by daughter-in-law, Elizabeth R. Gardner, grandchildren, Jeff L. Gardner and Betsy Ann Wilson; sister, Claire Kotapish. Private family service was held at EAST LAWN PALMS cemetery
NORMA ALICIA GOMEZ, age 52, a 29 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 20, 1999. Born February 15, 1947 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. Survived by her loving husband, Alejandro; sons, Danny Carpio (Lian Albrecht), Jesse Carpio (Suzie Montano) and Alejandro Gomez III (Mary Escarrega); mother, Maria Louisa Duarte; grandchildren, Alejandro IV, Victoria, Jesus, Danny Jr., Danesia and Manuelito; father-in-law, Alejandro Gomez Rubio. Predeceased by son, Manny Duarte. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
