REKA POTGIETER HOFF, 75, died from pancreatic cancer on December 10, 1999. She died peacefully and was surrounded by her loving family. Born July 18, 1924, she was an attorney and educator. Reka was in private practice in New York City, 1951-64, legal counsel for the federal government from 1964-81, and Professor of Law and Economics at the University of Arizona College of Law, 1981-95.
Her life spanned a period of enormous change in the status of women. She graduated summa cum laude from Wellesley College in 1946 and graduated from Yale Law School in 1950. But when she began to search for a job in 1950, few law firms would consent to interview her- or any woman. Her first job was as a legislative assistant to the lobbyist for AT&T, for which she was paid the minimum wage. She worked as an associate for the NY law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hope and Hadley (1955-56), and earned a Masters in Taxation from NYU Law School in 1958. She was an associate in taxation at two other NY law firms: Rogers, Hoge and Hills (1959-62); and Paul, Weiss, Rifkin, Wharton and Garrison (1962-64). She was a senior attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, IRS (1964-1972), and a tax law specialist for the US General Accounting Office (1974-1981). In 1981 she earned a PhD in Economics from George Washington University, where she was supported by a National Science Foundation Fellowship. In 1981 she left Washington DC to join the law faculty at the University of Arizona.
Reka contributed articles to professional journals on the US tax treatment of Americans employed abroad, separated spouses, pension trusts, divorced parents, home-to-work trip expenses, tribes, and churches.
She had a life-long love of art and music and history. Reka was a gifted pianist and an avid student in the Humanities Seminar Program at the University of Arizona. She took great joy in her daughters, whom she raised as a single parent beginning in 1960, and in her grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her children- Erika Hoff, professor of psychology, Florida Atlantic University; Karla Hoff, international economist, The World Bank; Anne Hoff, CPA, private practice and by her six grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 3, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may by made to the Humanities Seminar Program, UA Foundation, P.O. Box 210067, Tucson AZ 85721 or to TMC Hospice–Music Program, Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
JEFFREY M. JORDAN, age 40, of Tucson, left this world suddenly on December 19, 1999. preceded in death by his beloved father, Chester B. Jordan and is survived by his loving mother, Josephine Jordan of Tucson; dear brothers, Chester of Denver, CO and Frank (Meg); and devoted sisters, Joann Boyle, Dawn (Gregory) Fischer, all of Chicago, IL, and Deborah (Jim) Wilson of Santa Maria, CA; loving uncle of 12 nieces and nephews; and nine grandnieces and nephews. A loyal and trusted Tucsonian for over 25 years. Jeffrey was a champion dog breeder, an avid outdoorsman, and a gifted and caring friend. He accomplished more in his brief life than most. Jeffrey was loved by all as he brightened all of our lives. He will be missed and never forgotten. Friends may visit at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge at Speedway, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. tonight, December 22, 1999. Mass of Christian Burial will be tomorrow, December 23, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with Father John Lyons celebrating. Jeffrey will be laid to rest at Evergreen cemetery.
NELLIE M. LINDSEY, 64, angels took her to be with the Lord December 19, 1999. Nellie was born in Shreveport, LA March 31, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aswell and son, Larry. She is survived by one son, Robby (Elizabeth) Lindsey of IN, and two daughters Jana (Joseph) Nutt of Tucson, Kathy (Paul) Jenkins of OH, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also survived by one brother, James Miller of KY, and three sisters, Pat Rathel of GA, Nancy Baxter of LA, Peggy Smith of KY.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She touched so many lives with her strength and love. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held at Tucson Tabernacle, 2555 N. Stone at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 23.
MOORE, Florence A., 87, a devout Christian, entered eternal life on December 21, 1999. She was wife of the late, Harry O. Moore and daughter of the late Martin Leonard and Rachel Pearl (McConnell) Bates. She is survived by daughters, Patsy (Joseph G.) Laird of Dallas, GA, Bonnie (Henry) Robert of Atwater, CA, son, Ronald (Mable) Moore of Manteca, CA; 15 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Judith L. Perez, a grandchild, a great-grandchild and a great-great-grandchild. Florence's family was among one of the first families to settle in the state of Ohio. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. in East Lawn Palms cemetery Mausoleum of Peace. A Visitation will take place an hour prior to services.
MOORE, Walter L., 83, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Warren, OH, died December 21, 1999. He retired from Wean Engineering after 25 plus years of service. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; children, Kenneth W. (Verna), Norma (John) Carpentier; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and three sisters. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 27, 1999. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
JESUS G. ORTEGA, 80, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away December 20, 1999. Survived by wife, Ester Ortega; daughters, Maria (Ernesto) Banuelos, Erminia (Guillermo) Jayme, Erlinda (Oscar) Rodriguez, Stella Ortega and Juanita Sanchez; sons, Arturo (Norma), Greg (Artemisa), Juan (Frances), Joe (Nadine), Henry (Vickie) and Ruben (Cory) Ortega; sister, Romana of California also survived by 29 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at San Martin de Porres, 1540 S. Santa Rita Rd, Sahuarita, Arizona, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, December 23, 1999, 11:00 a.m. also at San Martin De Porres in Sahuarita, Arizona. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
RATLIFF, Steven Gregory, 38, entered eternal life on December 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; son, Daniel; daughter, April; parents, Herman and Emma Ratliff; brothers, Michael and Ron; sisters, Anna, Cathy, Donna, Cheryl and Nancy; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Committal will follow in East Lawn Palms cemetery. A visitation will take place on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SNIDER, Helen M., 85, of Tucson, passed away on December 17, 1999. She is survived by one son, George T. (Sandra) Randle; one daughter, Marilyn D. (Roy) Gotty; one sister, Marion Rose; one grandchild and many other loving family members and friends. No services will be held. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
RON ROBERT TRUJILLO, 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.
DAWN TULLY 'MI VIDA' - A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 79 on Monday, December 20, 1999, in Tucson. preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Bessie Ruth Jones. Survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard; son, Philip (Judy) Tully; four daughters, Patricia Tully, Diane (Dale) Tretschok, Susan Pierce, and Linda (Charles) Erickson; two sisters, Helen Hitchcock and Jonnie Ray; seven grandchildren, Cody and Tully Tretschok; Stephanie Schwartz; Sarah Tully Tapia; Laura and Karen Tully, and Sean Erickson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Born September 8, 1920 in Wynona, Okla., Dawn moved in 1931 to Tucson where she lived the rest of her life. She was active in community organizations, including the Tucson Symphony Women's Association. She served as president of Los Cerros Garden Club in 1985-86 and the Chi Omega Mothers Club. A lover of the desert, Dawn explored the back roads of the Southwest, painted it's landscapes, critters and people, and shared its beauty with family in picnics and walks. An unassuming women, Dawn showed her love through her unselfishness, fabulous smile, warm hugs, hearty laugh and loving glances. The family can't thank enough the loving and caring nurses and staff at the Tucson Medical Center and Carondelet Hospice. Visitation and vigil service is set for 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at Valley Funeral Home, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. A funeral is set for 9:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23 at St. Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima St. Burial will follow at East Lawn cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations cam be made to Carondelet Hospice; 1802 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home, 327-6341
WALTON, Airman Basic Steven Zachary, 19, died December 19, 1999 in the Pensacola Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. Steven was born on July 14, 1980 in Aurora, Colorado to Steven R. Walton and Terri R. Jutte, and was a resident of Rural Ossian, IN. Steven was in the United States Air Force, Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice. He was a 1999 Norwell Graduate and a member of Ossian First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include father and stepmother, Steven and Lynn Walton of Tucson, AZ; mother and stepfather, Terri and Walter Jutte of Rural Ossian, IN; sister, Alisha R. Walton of Rural Ossian, IN; grandparents, Rosemary and John R. Walton of Garrett, IN; grandmother, Emily Strader of Ft. Wayne, IN; stepsisters, Jessica Webb of South Berwick, ME, Tanya and Cassidi Smith of Tucson, AZ; stepbrothers, Shad Smith of Tucson, AZ and Christopher Jutte of Bluffton, IN; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, at Elzey & Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian Chapel, Ossian, IN. Services will be held 1:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior on Thursday, December 23 at Ossian First Presbyterian Church, Ossian, IN, with Rev. Lyle Ewing officiating. Interment with Full Military Rites will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Ft. Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to Ossian First Presbyterian Church or American Heart Association.
WILLIAMS, Leroy, 67, of Tucson, passed away on December 17, 1999. Survivors include his loving and faithful wife of 51 years, Beatrice; children, Johnnie, Mary Ann, Virginia, Leonard, Kenneth Wayne; plus numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
LEE (ELAINE) WOODWARD - Lee, 46, went home to the Lord on December 19, 1999 after a courageous struggle. Lee lived an exciting, adventurous life which took her all across the USA, finally settling in AZ in 1983.
Lee's home was always filled with friends and family where her laughter could be heard echoing through the clouds, her smile lighting up the skies. Her wisdom, strength or helping hand were sought out by many. Too all who loved her she truly was 'the great and powerful OZ'.
Lee is survived by her husband and soul mate, Bruce; her children, Christina and Myriah with their mates; the joys of her life, her grandchildren, Cole and Kayla; her mother, Cecelia Powell; her wonderful in-laws, Dot and Woodie Woodward; her siblings, Steven, Pauline and Mark with their families; and many, many friends.
A celebration of her life will be held December 23 at 1:00 p.m. at North Swan Baptist Church at 2727 N. Swan, with Pastor Gary Marquez officiating. All who knew and loved Lee are welcome.
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.
FAGGELLA, Dr. Francis, died December 18, 1999 in Kingston, New York. The life- long New York resident is survived by Jeanne, his wife of 47 years; daughters, Kate of Tucson, Alicia of Boston, Gabrielle (David) of Ohio, and Christina of New York; grandson, Casey of Ohio; brother, Robert of California; sister-in-law, Jo Luxton of Tucson and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held in New York.
GILBERT L. FELIX, age 64, a lifetime resident of Tucson, passed away December 15, 1999. Born November 16, 1935 in Tucson. Mr. Felix is survived by his loving wife, Belia; daughters, Yvette Felix and Roseanna (Edward) Salazar; son, Gilberto F. (Rosie) Felix; grandchildren, Savanah, Eddie and Andres; brothers, Ruben, Ramon, Tony and Manuel; sisters, Lydia, Delia, Olivia and Amalia. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, 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 Monday at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
GOVERNALE, Joan, 65, of Tucson, passed away on December 22, 1999. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Michael III. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael; two daughters, Diane and Patricia; one son, Michael Jr.; six grandchildren, Jennifer, April, Paul, Amoreena, Alexander and James. One of Joan's favorite pastimes was crocheting blankets for the needy and homeless. Services pending. Arrangements made by HEATHER MORTUARY.
GROCHOWSKI, Mitchell Joseph, 88, died December 21, 1999. Husband of Helen Grochowski; father of Gary and Ronald Grochowski and Jean Weidner; grandfather of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and they loved him. Mass will be offered 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 1999 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DWIGHT L. HUBBARD, 92, born September 1, 1907 in Grand Rapids, MI, passed away December 22, 1999. preceded in death by his wife, Esther; his sons, David and James; and his granddaughter, Laura; his sister, Ruth and brother, Donald. Survived by his daughter, Jane (Joe) Douglass, Portland, OR; his son, Dean (Wanda); sister, Mary and brother, John both of Grand Rapids, MI, also survived by six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dwight retired in 1966 from General Motors in Grand Rapids, MI where he was a tool and die maker. He moved to Tucson in 1967. In Michigan he was an avid boatsman, hunter, and fisherman and owned two large sailboats. In Tucson he became an accomplished horseman and bred and trained his own racehorses including Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred and Standardbred trotting horses and fondly known by all his neighbors in his northwest side community of 'Mesaland' for driving his trotters through the neighborhood up until an accident at age 87 ended that. He continued to own horses up to six months preceding his death. According to his wishes he will be cremated with no memorial or funeral and he wanted to have his ashes mixed with his late wife, Esther's and scattered in a special place. We love you dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and we will always think of you driving your sulky cart down the road with the wind in your face, 'Til we meet again', your loving family. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
