DANIEL TESO GASTELUM - Born August 12th, 1953, passed away January 4th, 2000. preceded in death by sisters, Delia Gastelum Mendoza and Catalina Gastelum; brother, Tom T. Gastelum, Jr. Survived by parents, Thomas and Esperanza Gastelum; daughter, Melissa Gastelum; son, Danny 'Boy' Gastelum, Jr.; grandson, Anthony Gastelum; sister, Hope (Joel) Gutierrez, Anita (Narciso) Villarreal and Cathy (Vince) Bencomo; brother, Cordell Gastelum. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephew that loved him. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 09, 2000 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at San Martin De Porres Church in Sahuarita, Arizona, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, January 10, 2000, 10:00 a.m. also at San Martin De Porres. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
KELLEY, Esther L., age 91, died Monday, January 3, 2000. Mrs. Kelley was a long time resident of Tucson. She is survived by her nephew, Paul Tomlinson of Seattle, Washington, and by many friends in Tucson. Mrs. Kelley was very artistic, and loved working with watercolors. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
LACY, Josephine (Jo) Wipior, born November 3rd, 1917 in Harvey, Illinois, died Thursday, January 6, 2000 of a severe stroke. Jo was well known in Tucson and Green Valley for her prowess in local, state, national and international competition as a Senior Olympic swimmer. Jo graduated from Thornton Junior College in Harvey, Illinois, the University of Illinois (AB, Physical Education), and the University of Arizona (MA, Counseling). She worked in various jobs for the Harvard Crimson newspaper in Cambridge, the U.S. War Department in Boston, teaching in Watseka, Illinois and at Alice Vail Junior High and as Student Counselor at Rincon High School, and as Admissions Officer at James Cook University, Australia. She is survived by her husband, Bill Lacy; six children, (John, Carol Salazar, Marian Fellows, Barbara Lacy, Linda Alexander and Martha Goode); sixteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Jo was an active volunteer in the Laubach Literacy Program and assisted with reading skills in various Tucson Public Schools. She was a member of PEO, Catalina United Methodist Church (Homebuilders Sunday School Class). Memorial Services will be held at the Chapel at Catalina United Methodist Church (2700 E. Broadway) at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9th. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, that donations be sent to the Laubach Literacy Program care of: Betty Fry, 2806 E. Lester, Tucson, AZ, 85716.
QUIROZ, Miguel, 71, of Tucson, passed away on December 27, 1999. He is survived by five sons, James (Theresa), Henry (Maria), Michael, Joe Charles, Douglas; two daughters, Lilly Quiroz, Grace (Thomas) Estrada; two sisters, Armida Scheers, Grace Pena; fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. He was a member of AFL-CIO Union Local #479 and the National Rodeo Institute. Private burial services will be held at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
VanDERHERCHEN, Edna (Broyles), 79, died January 6, 2000. Survived by her children, Susan Clark, Frank and Ed Broyles; grandchildren, Don Broyles, Kris Caldwell, Kim and Todd Clark, Ashley and Shelley Simmons. Edna was a member of El Camino Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2000 at El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway, with Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiating. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Contributions may be made to the Chapter 'J' TTT, 8150 E. Renaud Lane, Tucson, AZ 85710.
ARMSTRONG, Anna Belle, died of natural causes Thursday morning, January 6, 2000 at her home in Tucson. Ann was born in Billings, Montana on May 25, 1928 to Oscar and Bertha McBeth. Ann went to grade schools in Billings, MT, and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1946. Ann worked in Tucson, AZ, where she retired. Ann loved animals of all kinds and especially cats, of which she had many. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Bertha McBeth; brothers, Bruce, Wayne, Robert, and Wallace. She is survived by one sister, Marjorie (Jim) Meader of Billings, MT; brothers, Keith (Wanda) McBeth of New Jersey; and Del McBeth of California; sisterin-law, Bette McBeth of Annandale, Virginia; and a very special friend, Mr. Jim Hickey. Many nieces and nephews, of whom she was very proud, also survive. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Dr. Wayne North officiating.
BARDWELL, Beatrice E., 90, died January 1, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
BOKEMAN, Howard H., age 81, of Tucson, passed away Friday, January 7, 2000. A Bank One employee for 25 years. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary and a daughter, Linda Bokelmann. Howard is survived by daughters, Beverly (Keith) Hartje, Brenda (Ronald) Ferris, and Sandra (Steven) Gray; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a dear friend, Evan Roubicek.
There are no Services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the Family ask that donations be made to the Casa De Los Ninos or to your favorite charity. Arrangements by the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, at Speedway.
DI IOLI, Gerard Jr., passed away January 7, 2000. Born in Benson, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; son, Gerard III (Charlotte) of CA; Larry of CA; daughter, Judi of Tucson; four grandsons, Gerard IV (Tina), Jason, Kenny, and Marc; two grand- daughters, Denise of CA and Domani of ID; six great-grandchildren; brother, Dominic of San Francisco; sister, Ellie West of Seal Beach; brother-in-law, Fred; sister-in-law, Rogelia; and many other loving family members and friends. preceded in death by one son, Bill; brothers, Bill and Albert; sisters, Mary and Julia. Jerry worked for S.P. Railroad for 41 years. He retired in Long Beach, CA in 1979 and relocated to Arizona after 20 years to reside in Tucson. Gerard served in Co. F. 163 D Infantry Reg. during WWII and was honorably discharged after serving in Asiatic Theater in 1946. Jerry held memberships in the Blue Lodge #33, in Bowie, Scottish Rite, at Valley of Long Beach and was a 32° Mason. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2000 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at South Lawn Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 12 at 1:00 p.m. at South Lawn Chapel. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park.
FASS, George R., 73, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away January 7, 2000. preceded in death by daughter, Lelia Maria Fass; son, Richard E. Fass. Survived by wife, Rosa Fass; sons, George Jr., and Guillermo Fass; sisters, Delfina (Gilbert) Noriega, Angela Pierce, Beatrice Bean, Natalia Badilla, and Lucy Santa Cruz. Also survived by eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 10, 2000 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, 10:00 a.m., also at St. Ambrose Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Tata, your humor and smile will be missed by everyone you touched in your life. Thank you, we will all be together soon.
Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FILECCIA, John M., 50, died January 4, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
GESELL, Effie M., age 92, of Tucson, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, the Rev. George Gesell and a son, Gerald Gesell. She is survived by her daughters, Florence (Don) Needham of Parshall, North Dakota; Ruth (John) Gilbert of Tucson; Carol (Jim) Oby of Tucson; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Effie was an active member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Friends may visit at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge, Tuesday, January 11, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Funeral Services being held Wednesday, January 12, 2000, 11:00 a.m. in The Faith Lutheran Church, 3925 E 5th St., with the Rev. Brian Dill conducting Services. The Family ask that memorial donations be made to the Faith Lutheran Church in the name of Effie M. Gesell. Arrangements by the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, at Speedway.
JOHNSON, Margaret J., age 82, of Epworth Heights, Michigan, died January 1, 2000 at the family winter home in Tucson, Arizona. She was born November 20, 1917 to Arlene and Harold R. Foster in Greenley, Colorado. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Clarence; a son, Dan F. Johnson of Freeport, IL; two daughters, Mary M. Lehnhard of Freeport, IL, Linda R. McMillen of Carbondale, IL; and two grandchildren; one brother, Thompson Foster of Sumter, South Carolina; and a sister, Jean Anthony of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Margaret attended school in Minne- apolis and also became an accomplished figure skater. She joined the Ice Follies in 1936 when it was formed with local skaters and financed by parents and friends. The show was a huge success and was soon a family favorite in the United States and Canada. She traveled with the Follies until 1946 when she married
and started a family.
She was an active member in the Village Club, Infant Welfare, Memorial Hospital, the Episcopal Church guilds, The Winona C.C., La Grange C.C., Lincoln Hill C.C., and the Skyline C.C. The Epworth Golf Bags and the Puttering Place.
A Family Service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Freeport, IL in early February and a Memorial Service this summer at the Epworth Church in Ludington, Michigan.
The Family request cards only.
Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, at Speedway.
SMSgt. WILLIAM J. PITTS, NCO, age 56, of Tucson, a recently retired member of the Arizona Air National Guard, and a deacon for the Christ Presbyterian Church, was called home Friday, January 7, 2000. William was preceded in death by his father, William Pitts; brother, Kevin Pitts; daughter, Ashley Pitts; and son, David Pitts.
He is survived by his wife, Jill; and daughters, Kelly (Charles) Cheeseman, Kimberly (Kenneth) Johnson, Kristina (James) Kellie, and Caitlin McCoy, all also of Tucson; sons, William Pitts, Kevin Pitts, Matthew McCoy, and Andrew Pitts; mother, Winona Pitts; 11 grandchildren; sister, Winona Woideck of Prescott, AZ; and three brothers, Darrell Pitts of Tucson, Patrick Pitts of Florida, and David Pitts of Las Vegas, NV.
So many lives have been touched by Bill. We cherish the time we had with him and he will always be in our hearts. Friends may visit at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge, Monday, January 10, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Funeral Services being held Tuesday, January 11, 2000, 12:00 p.m. in the Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E Broadway, with Rev. Steve Melde conducting services. William will be laid to rest at East Lawn cemetery with Military Honors. The family asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Christ Presbyterian Church in the name William J. Pitts. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, at Speedway.
ROBB, Alice C., 79, died January 7, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
LAFAYETTE W. RUSSELL, age 83, of Tucson, AZ, died Thursday, January 6, 2000. Survived by wife, Effie Russell of Tucson; children, Rudolph, Clarence and La Faye Russell, Lindell Brown and Barbara King, all of California; a sister, Bernice Harrold; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; devoted relatives and many special friends. Prior to his retirement, Lafayette taught pottery at Pima Community College and enjoyed fishing and dominoes. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., with Rev. Bryant Reece of Phillips Chapel CME Church, officiating. Interment South Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Monday, January 10, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
TAYLOR, Walter W. 'Wally', May 3, 1906 – January 5, 2000. Born Anderson, Arkansas, he lived in Tucson since 1932. Survived by sisters, Auzella Harmon of Alameda, CA, Daisy Dyer of El Cajon, CA; and Juanita Mariscal of Winslow, AZ; brother, Mellon B. Taylor of Klamath Falls, OR; and many nieces and nephews. Everyone who knew Wally loved him; he was a gentle man in very sense. He spent most of his life in automobile sales; he loved Cadillacs and Citroens. He served as an inspector of elections in South Tucson for 35 years. Services will be private. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION AND BURIAL.
TORRES, Concepcion, 62, died January 5, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
WAGSTAFF, Jack C., 80, died January 1, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
WILFORD, Wylie H., 54, of Tucson, died December 20, 1999. Survived by close friends, Heather R. Alwin, Chantelle Apel, Chaise McDaniel, Elisabeth McDaniel, Beth McDaniel, all of Tucson. Funeral services at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. Tucson, AZ, Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Memorial Lawn cemetery, Phoenix, Ariz.
