AZLIN, Betsy F., 71, of Phoenix, retired school teacher, born in Phoenix December 25, 1928, died January 30, 2000.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn; daughter, Barbara Giacobbe; sons, Thomas, Donald, Keith; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; her mother, two sisters and one brother.
Memorial Service is scheduled at Crossroads United Methodist Church, Central and Northern, Phoenix, at 11:30 a.m. February 12th.
Family requests that any contributions go to 'Tree of Life Foundation' Crossroads United Methodist Church, 7901 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
CONNELLY, Honey P., 59, of Tucson, died February 9, 2000. Wife of Richard L. Mikiska of Tucson; mother of Michael Sciuto of New Jersey and Keith Sciuto of Tucson. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by
ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Tucson, AZ.
William Stanley Lucker, 72, of Tucson died Wednesday, February 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Beryl Lucker of Tucson; a son, Edward Gill of Phoenix; three sisters; one brother; two granddaughters; one great-grandson. Care intrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY
RUBALCABA, Alfred, passed away in Sacramento, CA on February 8, 2000. Survived by wife, Frances; mother, Maria Rubalcaba; brothers, Gerry, Joe and Fernando. May he rest in peace.
SAITO, HASHIME 'Jim', November 13, 1922 to February 9, 2000. Beloved and devoted husband of Margaret for 37 years. Hashime slipped away peacefully from this life at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9 at TMC. He has been a resident of Tucson since 1977. Born in Hanna, Wyoming and grew up and educated in Yoder, WY, he was the Valedictorian of his High School senior class and earned Varsity letters in Baseball all four years earning a scholarship to the University of Wyoming. He joined the Army and served his country with great honor and distinction for 20 years, serving in the Korean conflict. He briefly served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Unit during World War II. He also retired from the City of San Jose Municipal Civil Service. Hashime is predeceased by his sister, Umeko; his father, Mitusnobu; and mother, Sai. He is survived by sisters, Sachiko Hara, Teruko Ino (Jim), Betty Shimizu (Harry) and Jane Webb, all of Denver, CO. Also surviving are 11 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Charlotte Slanaker (Jim), Laura, Lucretia and William, nieces and nephews. His spirit now soars free of the confines of a body that failed him. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2000 in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. followed by military honors. A reception in his honor will be held at the Slanaker home immediately following the services. Although he has left us in body, he is with us in spirit.
THOMPSON, Lucille (Skippy), 83, of Tucson, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul E. Thompson; son, Guy; and daughter, Linda Hansen. Her surviving children, Sherry Baker of Vista, CA, Bruce Thompson of Strawberry, AZ, Paula Wyble of Worcester, MA and Brooke Martino of Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by two sisters, a brother, 11 grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren all of whom will miss her very much.
ARTHUR KENDAL (WHITEY) WHITEHEAD, LT. COL., U.S.A. ARMY, RETIRED arrived July 31, 1913 and left quietly and happily February 8, 2000. He will be deeply missed by his three children and five grandchildren. The mold was broken when our 'Daddy' was born. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
DUDLEY, Willis Eugene, 76, of Mesa, AZ, died February 5, 2000 in Mesa. Survived by wife, Margaret; daughter, Janet O'Rielly-Dudley; sons, Frank Dudley, Gary Dudley, Gordon Dudley and Willie Dudley; sister, Peggy Missoni; brothers, Jay and Jerry Terrell; 15 grandchildren also survive. Born in St. Louis, MO, Dudley, a 1943 Tucson High Graduate, was a builder and Marine Veteran. Visitation Friday, February 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, AZ. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 12 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1815 E. Gemini Dr., Tempe, AZ. Memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 7030 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704-4330. Falconer Funeral Home, 480-892-9411 handled the arrangements.
REV. J.D. HATCH - Jessee Duff Hatch was born September 9, 1911 in Goliad, Texas. He grew up in Uvalde, Texas, graduated from University of Texas in 1935 and went to work as an oil geologist for Humble Oil Co. In 1937 he married
Theo Cosper and they had two children, Mary Kay and Jay Dee. In 1953 Jay answered a call to full time ministry by moving his family to Chicago to attend McCormick Seminary. While a student there he supported his family by pastoring a church in Zenda, Wisconsin. Upon graduation he moved his family to Brekenridge, Texas where he was a pastor for the First Presbyterian Church. Later he was involved in new church development in Dallas, Texas. The last 13 years of his career he was pastor of the Presbyterian church in Belen, NM. Upon retirement he and Theo moved to Tucson to be near family. February 10, 2000 he went to be with the same Lord he had dedicated his life to. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Theo; daughter, Mary Kay Minarik Bush (Austin) of Tucson; son, Jay Hatch (Grace) of Richardson, Texas; sister, Eugenia McCrea of Uvalde, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A memorial will be held Saturday, February 12 at 2:00PM at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 9252 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85710. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Immanuel Endowment Fund, to support mission projects.
JOHNSON, Joan M., 78, died February 10, 2000. Wife of Ralph Johnson; mother of Gail Bouchee, Paul (Janice) Bouchee, all of Tucson and Jan (Croaig) Davis of Rochester, MN; grandmother of six grandchildren. She was born in Erie, PA and has lived in Tucson for the past 50 years. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. of Southern Arizona, P. O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NORBERG, Fred Edward, 88, died February 9, 2000. Husband of Winnie Norberg; father of Jill (David) Miller, Drake, C. Douglas (Marie), and Jeffrey (Madelyn) Norberg; grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother of Anne Peterson. He was a member of VFW Post #8329, Barns, WI and WWII Army Veteran. Mr. Edwards retired after 38 years with Land-o-Lakes Creameries. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway with Pastor Harry Rohwer officiating.
ROSS, Margaretha, 72, died February 10, 2000. Mother of Sylvia (Jim) Morfesy of Phoenix; stepmother of Ron (Linda) Ross of Colorado, Roger (Doris) Ross and Ginny (Ralph) Raub, all of Tucson; grandmother of seven grandchildren. She worked for the City of Tucson in the Planning and Zoning Department for 20 years. She was loved, and will be missed greatly. Memorial Service 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaretha's memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Assoc., Arizona Chapter, 4647 N. 32nd St., Suite B-125, Phoenix, AZ. 85018.
RUTH, Robert N., 77, of Poway, CA, passed away January 31, 2000. Survived by wife, June; daughter, Diana; son, Robert; one sister; five grandchildren; eight grandchildren.
BOGIN, Albert, 75, died February 12, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CHADWICK, Ruth J., age 88, a Tucson resident since 1979, passed away February 11, 2000. Born March 2, 1911 in Douglas County, Illinois. Mrs. Chadwick is preceded in death by her husband, George P. Chadwick; infant son, George J. Chadwick; parents, James and Arretta Ladd; step-sister, Voilanta Starkey. Survived by her daughter, Barbara E. (Larry) Richmond; granddaughter, Monica (Brian) Keith; great-grandchildren, Ian and Ryleigh Keith; sister, Elizabeth Ellerthorpe; and several nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at South Lawn cemetery. Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
DOBORDOLI, Aslan, known to all as Al, Born June 23, 1928 in Pristina, Kosovo and passed away January 13, 2000. Survived by two loving daughters and two sons. Al was a bartender for many years at the Santa Rita Hotel, the old Esquire on Congress, and Sam's Tavern. After his retirement, Al was the manager of the Don Martin Apts on East 9th St. Al aka Earl was loved by many and we will miss him. Adios, Sayonara, We will meet again. We love you. May God bless.
Services at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd, 1:00 p.m., Valentine's Day.
FRIEDRICH, Franz, 75, died February 5, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
KALISH, Sandra B., age 64, died February 12, 2000 after a three year battle with lung cancer. A Tucson resident for 56 years, she leaves her husband of 36 years, Martin J.; son, Scott (Marci) Kalish; daughter, Deanne (Larry) Miller; and grandsons, Zachary and Seth Miller. Also survived by brother, Allan Bazar; uncle and aunt, Louis and Pearl Broder; and three nieces. Sandra retiredthree years ago from Tucson Newspapers where she had worked for over 16 years. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Temple Emanu-El Chapel, 225 N. Country Club Rd., by Rabbi Samuel Cohon. Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society of the charity of your choice.
MIKISKA-CONNELLY, Honey, 59, died February 9, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
DONNA RAE NUGENT, 83, of Tucson, died Thursday, February10, 2000 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Owen Francis; devoted mother of William Nugent and Judy Raetzman; cherished grandmother of Garrett Raetzman. In 1947, following her husband's death, Mrs. Nugent assumed ownership of THE SHANTY and has presided over the business until the time of her death. She moved to Tucson when she was eighteen years old in pursuit of attending St. Mary's School of Nursing but fate led her elsewhere. Mrs. Nugent became very active in her community: she participated in the Bond Drive during WWII, served on the board of Pima Co. Mental Health, and was a member of the auxiliary for Tucson Medical Center and University Medical Center. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Az. Licensed Beverage Assoc. and volunteered at Casa de los Ninos for many years. In 1996 Donna Nugent was honored by the Downtown Business Assoc. as the Pioneer Business Person of the Year.
Over the years Mrs. Nugent touched the lives of many people and will be fondly remembered by all. In spite of her hectic schedule, Mrs. Nugent's main devotion was to her family; her love will remain in their hearts and minds forever, until we're together again.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral Service on Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment at Evergreen cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. until the time of Service at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers contributions to Casa de los Ninos would be appreciated. We celebrate with joy this quiet heroine's life, her uncanny wit, kindness and unending generosity, and her steady sense of guidance.
With gratitude, thankfulness, and love…
William Nugent, Judy and Garrett Raetzman
