ENGEL, David C., 81, died peacefully on January 4, 2000. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he graduated from Jamaica High School in 1935 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After serving on the New York City Fire Department for 33 years, he retired in 1976. He lived in Safety Harbor, Florida for 22 years before moving to Tucson in August of 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy; three sons, Kenneth of Tucson, Thomas of Calverton, N.Y., and Douglas of New Boston, New Hampshire; as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church at 8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd. on Friday, January 7th, at 4:00 p.m. by the Reverend Frank Nausin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to The American Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 2501 E. Elm, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements made by ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL.
DR. FERNANDO 'WILLIE' ESCALANTE, 63, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2000. preceded in death by parents, Jose Maria Escalante and Eusebia Salvador. Survived by his wife, Maria; daughters, Patricia and Rosa Maria; sisters, Francisca Rivera and Virginia (Dolores) Baltazar; numerous nephews and nieces. Dr. Escalante was born and raised in Old Pascua Village; moved to New Pascua (Reservation) around 1969. He received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army; attended the University of Arizona, where he earned his BA, MA, and PhD Degrees. He served in the Yaqui ceremonies with 'La Tropa' and as a Maestro (Lay Priest). He served two terms on the Pascua Yaqui Council and was elected as Vice-Chairman in 1996. Despite his constant struggle with his illness, he continued to strive for the betterment of the Yaqui Nation. He will be greatly missed, and the wonderful memories of him will never be forgotten. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 6, 2000, starting at 4:00 p.m., with an all night vigil at San Ignacio de Loyola Church, 785 W. Sahuaro, Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, followed by a final public viewing at Cristo Rey Church in New Pascua. Interment to follow at Monte Calvario cemetery.
FUENTES, Henry M., Sr., born on June 09, 1913 in Tucson, Arizona, died on January 04, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson, Arizona.
preceded in death by parents, Rafael and Concepcion Fuentes; brothers, Ralph Fuentes and Mike Fuentes; sisters, Concepcion Contreras, Lola Durazo, Adelina Verdugo, Fidelia Cota and Lila Diez; daughter, Belen F. Camacho.
Survived by sister, Belen Orantes; sisterin-law, Isola Martinez; brother-in-law, Rudy Elias; loving wife of 62 years, Leticia J. Fuentes; sons, Henry M. Fuentes, Jr. (Mary Lillian), Hector R. Fuentes (America); son-in-law, Herman Camacho; daughter-in-law, Arlene Bent; grandchildren, Raymond Camacho, Leticia Ford, Cindy Pena, Henry M. Fuentes, III, Analisa Camacho, Hector R. Fuentes, Jr., Laura Fuentes, Frank J. Fuentes, Rudy Camacho and Amanda Fuentes. Also survived by 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He retired from the Pima County Highway Department after 20 years of service.
Deep appreciation and special thanks to all staff members at St. Mary's Hospital Critical Care Unit for the excellent care given to our loved one.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 09, 2000 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, January 10, 2000, 9:00 St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Donations may be made to St. Augustine's Maintenance Fund.
Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HOWARD, William A., Jr., age 65, of Dayton, Ohio, and former resident of Tucson, AZ, passed away January 3, 2000, after a long illness. Bill worked for various car agencies in the 20 years he lived in Tucson. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mildred Jeanette; one sister and one brother. Services and burial rites were held on January 6, 2000. Arrangements by George C. Martin Funeral Home, 5040 Frederick Pk., Dayton, Ohio 45414-3798.
LEWIS, Toby, 85, died January 4, 2000. Father of Mike (Julie) Lewis and Bob (Janet) Williams; grandfather of three grandchildren; brother of Edwin H. and Norvin S. Lewis. Toby was a WWII Army Veteran. A gathering of friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
McCARTHY, John J., 82, Ret. Captain U.S. Army, died January 4, 2000. Survived by his wife, Sally; two daughters, Michaelene Battaglia and Patricia Hoke; grandsons, Mark and Michael Battaglia; one stepson, John McSwaney. preceded in death by grandson, James Battaglia. John was an attorney in the state of Illinois before retirement and moving to Arizona. Private family services were held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MERCEDES RAY, 73, of Tucson, passed away December 30, 1999, to be reunited with her beloved husband, Roy R. Ray Sr. Born August 13, 1926 in Luzon, Philippines. Mrs. Ray settled in Tucson with her husband in 1948. She loved her children and her grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, playing cards and especially cooking. Survived by daughter, Carmelita (Charles) Townsend of Maxton, NC; sons, Roy R. (Louise) Ray Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, Randall L. (JoAnn) Ray of Tucson, AZ, Richard A. (Adrienne) Ray of Denver, CO. Also surviving are grandchildren, Dionicia Townsend, Dominique Webster, Shaton Ray, Michelle Ray, Rick Ray, Royce Ray, Rienne and great-grandson, Kyjan Ray. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 6, 2000 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with Rosary 7:00 p.m., at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL. Mass Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial following at Evergreen cemetery.
REPPERT, Paul B., 81, of 4065 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., died at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 1999 in Carondelet Hospice in Tucson. He was born May 25, 1918 in Flora, Ind. He worked for General Telephone Co. of Ind., retiring in 1977 after 31 years and seven months. He married
Carol G. Catterlin, December 23, 1939, she survives. Also survived by one son, Donald D. Reppert of Lafayette, Ind.; three brothers, Jack Reppert of Ind., Robert Reppert of Fla., Don Reppert of AZ; and two sisters, Mrs. Clinton (Julia) Roudebush of CA and Mrs. Frederick (Helen) Stock of Fla.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. preceded in death by son, Paul B. Reppert, Jr. and grandson, Shawn Reppert. Memorial Service January 12 at Hope United Methodist Church, Tucson at 11:00 a.m.
LEONARD ARNOLD 'SANDY' SANFORD, 78, died peacefully January 4, 2000. Leonard was born May 14, 1921 in Cole Camp, Missouri and moved to Tucson in 1928.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Medical Aidman and received a Good Conduct Medal, a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars and an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Leonard also received a Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 29 January 1945 during the Camotes Island Operation, where his highly inspirational actions were responsible for saving the lives of several seriously wounded men.
Leonard worked as a driver for several years at Tucson Rapid Transit and retired as a driver from Greyhound Lines.
preceded in death by parents, Clyde H. and Muriel; sister, Evelyn Probasco, all of Tucson. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ida Mae (Harper); his four children, Kenneth Michael (Linda) of Phoenix, Arizona, Mark Gregory of Catalina, Arizona, Debbie Ann Carter of Tucson and Gary Steven of Tucson; and three grandchildren, Jason T. Thompson, John M. Sanford and Kathryn J. Prichard.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson, on Saturday, January 8, at 10:30 a.m.
SMITH, Horace H.G., age 93, of Tucson, formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan, died December 28, 1999 in Tucson. He was born August 26, 1906 in London, Ontario, Canada. Husband of the late Marion; father of Marion (Rev. Chester) Cones Jr. of Casa Grande, Donald O. Smith of Tucson and Paul J. (Donna) Smith of North Carolina; brother of Grace Gates; grandfather of Stephen and great-grandfather of three. Services were held in Michigan.
STOUGH, Robert D., 70, lifetime resident of Tucson, died January 4, 2000. preceded in death by first wife, Allamae; son, Robert D. 'Bobby' Stough, Jr.; brother, George Stough; and parents, Howard and Mable Stough. Survived by wife, Lelamae I. 'Lee' Stough; six children, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Howard and Charlie Stough, many nieces, nephews and friends. Bob loved the great outdoors and enjoyed much of his retirement hunting and fishing in the mountains with family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday, January 8, 2000, 11:30 a.m. at Baptist Manor Church, 433 S. Lerdo, with Pastor Cliff Brooks officiating. Bob loved to cook and entertain his friends, so in lieu of flowers, come and join family and friends for a potluck immediately following the services at the church fellowship hall. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
TURNER, Houston C., Sr., age 67, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away January 03, 2000. He is survived by wife, Alice Turner of Tucson; five children, one sister, sixteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 9th, 2000 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, Arizona. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2000 at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 2403 S. Martin Ave., with Rev. Larry W. Rosette officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
WAGSTAFF, Jack Clark, 80, of Tucson, died January 1, 2000. Husband of Patsy of Tucson; father of Donald H. Wagstaff of Texas, Sondra Martin of Ohio, Jackie Medsker of Calif., Richard A. Wagstaff of Phoenix, Kim D. Brandon of Tucson, Gertrude Harrah of Ohio; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Also survived by three stepdaughters. Memorial service Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
WRIGHT, Robert Lewis, 69, of Tucson, passed away January 4, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son, Robert Jr.; daughter, Donna; three grandchildren, Jonelle, Briana, Kyle; and brother, Thomas Wright. Robert was affiliated with Cyprus Pima Mine. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8 at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, on the corner of Stone/University.
ARMSTRONG, Ann B., died January 6, 2000. Arrangements pending by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BARAN, Edwina (Edna), 81, passed away January 6, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and is survived by daughters, Celeste (John) Orach and Bernadette Bourguignon; four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood, Monday, January 10, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee).
BUONGIORNO, Rose, 87, of Tucson, died January 4, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santo; mother of Joan (Lester) and Peter; five grandchildren, Nancy, Tom, Lynne, Lara and Michael; six loving great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 9, 2000, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. Funeral Mass will be offered Monday, January 10, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte.
CLAWSON, Joseph V., 86, died October 24, 1999. Survived by his wife, Ann T. Clawson and several nieces and many friends. preceded in death by his first wife, Joan C. Clawson. Joseph was one of the earliest employees of Hughes Aircraft, retiring in 1976. Private family services were held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
COMEAUX, Mary Elizabeth, 62, of Tucson, passed away on January 6, 2000. She is survived by two daughters, Donna and Gail; one son, Reggie; three grandchildren, three sisters, Betty, Phyllis and Doyle; Suzy-Q and many other loving family members and friends. She was an avid supporter for the humane treatment of animals. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Tucson Baptist Temple Chapel, 1525 S. Columbus. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
DR. FERNANDO 'WILLIE' ESCALANTE, 63, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2000. preceded in death by parents, Jose Maria Escalante and Eusebia Salvador. Survived by his wife, Maria; daughters, Patricia and Rosa Maria; sisters, Francisca Rivera and Virginia (Dolores) Baltazar; numerous nephews and nieces. Dr. Escalante was born and raised in Old Pascua Village; moved to New Pascua (Reservation) around 1969. He received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army; attended the University of Arizona, where he earned his BA, MA, and PhD Degrees. He served in the Yaqui ceremonies with 'La Tropa' and as a Maestro (Lay Priest). He served two terms on the Pascua Yaqui Council and was elected as Vice-Chairman in 1996. Despite his constant struggle with his illness, he continued to strive for the betterment of the Yaqui Nation. He will be greatly missed, and the wonderful memories of him will never be forgotten. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 9, 2000, starting at 4:00 p.m., with an all night vigil at San Ignacio de Loyola Church, 785 W. Sahuaro, Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, followed by a final public viewing at Cristo Rey Church in New Pascua. Interment to follow at Monte Calvario cemetery.
