PRIDGETT, Jacob C. Jr., 61, entered eternal life on February 11, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Pearlie M. Pridgett; children, Linda (Eric) Money, Jacob (Sandra) Pridgett III, Hans (Lori) Pridgett; mother-in-law, Pearlie Dickson; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers; sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona.
RESKIN, Shirley L., 78, died February 4, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
SOTELO, Lupe Elisa, age 21, a lifetime resident of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2000. Born December 11, 1978. Survived by her parents, Saul and Socorro Sotelo; brothers, Saul Sotelo Jr and Benjamin Sotelo; sister, Belinda (Johnny) Hidrogo; grandmother, Lupe Lopez; grandparents, Celso and Elodia Sotelo; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2000 at St. Margaret Catholic Church, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Margaret's. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
ERNESTINE M. SPALDING, age 85, of Tucson, passed away on February 11, 2000. Ernestine was born to Francisco and Maria Marruffo on May 9, 1914 in Douglas, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Paul C. Felix; second husband, Orin Spalding; daughter, Alyce Gorosave; and brothers and sisters, Francisco, Vincente, Miguel, Roberto, Guadalupe, and Edna. She is survived by children, Paul (Annette) and Peter (Ruthie) Felix; sisters, Amelia Olivares and Josephine Carter; grandchildren, Lorin and Arlissa Gorosave, Robert and Ryan Felix, Ally and Abby Felix, and Christopher Moore; and many nieces and nephews from the Trevino, Marruffo, Olivares, Lillywhite, and Carter families as well as other relatives from the Spalding Family. As Mom would say, 'Que Dios Te Bendiga.' Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd, just South of Speedway, Tuesday, February 15 from 2:00 p.m. until Services at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be private in Bisbee at a later date.
STOKES, Lawrence W., 87, died February 8, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
COOPER, Merrell W., born April 13, 1931 in Barren Co., KY, passed away at home February 11, 2000 after a long illness. Survived by his wife, Anne; daughter, Susan (Roger) McDowell; sons, John (Susan), David, Joe (Rosemary); grandchildren, Rae & Trevor; sister, Zell Hunt, Bobbie Atwell; brothers, Royce, E.B. & Phillip, all of Kentucky. He served 12 years in the USAF. After discharge he returned to Tucson and worked 25 years at ASARCO in various capacities. He was active in development of Green's Peak Fire Dept and community. At his request there will be no services. Entrusted to the care of HEATHER MORTUARY.
HEKELNKAEMPER, Gerald M., 66, of Tucson died Saturday, February 12, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Kyoku; son, David Hekelnkaemper and his wife Susan Lascelles of Tucson; grandchildren, Max and Michael Care entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY
JIM DANIEL HIMELIC - passed away after a courageous 4-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Salina, Kansas and grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln on a wrestling scholarship graduating in December of 1970. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He graduated from the University of Arizona Law School in May of 1973. In October he began his employment at Pima County Attorney's Office. In 1975 he married
Diana Pesqueira. He left the prosecutors' office and entered private practice in 1982. Jim was appointed as a Court Commissioner in July of 1995. In January 1997, he was assigned as a judge to the Pima County Juvenile Court where he remained until his retirement last month. For 10 years Jim volunteered as a coach/manager with the Canyon del Oro Little League.
Jim is survived by his loving family: wife, Diana; children, Daniel, Ana, Michael, Jennifer, James and Jamie; parents, George and Thelma of Bellevue, Nebraska; brother, George (Judy) of Omaha, Nebraska; nephews and nieces, Mark, Kortney (Clint), Eric (Cindy), Kari, Mary, and Matthew; one grand-niece, Vanessa; and one grandnephew, Matthew.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Odilia's Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseodel Norte. Prayer service commencing at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, February 17, 10:00 a.m., at Community Church of the Foothills, 480 E. Ina Rd. Burial immediately following at Holy Hope cemetery on Oracle Rd. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Tucson.
KANE, Fr. John, 81, died February 13, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
LICITRA, Kate, 93, entered eternal life on February 13, 2000. She is survived by her son, Carmen (Carmella) Fazio; stepson, Carmen (Rosa) Licitra; stepdaughter, Rosa Maria (Tony) Barraco; two sisters; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Kate was predeceased by her first husband, Carmelo Fazio; and her second husband, John Licitra. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 16, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Graveside Funeral Service and Committal will take place on Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. in East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
MEJIAS, Arthur F., age 59, a lifetime resident of Arizona, passed away February 12, 2000 in Tucson. Born October 25, 1940 in Tubac, Arizona. Mr. Mejias is survived by his loving wife, Dora; daughter, Sylvia (Mike) Markle; son, Arthur E. Mejias; daughter, Anna (Jose) Aparicio; son, Ruben (Cindy) Mejias; grandchildren, Julio, Veronica, Michelle, Gerardo, Arthur II, Andrea, Jessica, Marissa, and Casandra. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2000 at St. Monica Catholic Church.
NAOMI REICH, EDUCATOR & RESEARCH SPECIALIST, DIES AT 73.
Lymphatic cancer has claimed the life of Naomi Reich, longtime educator and retired Professor Emeritus of Family and Consumer Resources, University of Arizona. Dr. Reich was born in Greytown, Republic of South Africa in 1926.
Survivors include sons, Albert of Tucson; Simon, of Phoenix; daughter, Gail and son-in-law, David Holter of Fridley, MN; one grandson, Aaren John Reich, of Murfesboro, TN; and one great-grand- daughter Tabria. Her husband of 43 years, Brian, preceded her in 1995.
A memorial in honor of Dr. Reich has been established at the University of Arizona, School of Family and Consumer Resources, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0033. The family requests in lieu of flowers remembrances be made to the memorial fund, the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, or the Alzheimer's Association. Friends will be received at her home on Wednesday, February 16, from 5pm-7pm.
WINSOR, Darry Bierce, 80, passed away on January 11, 2000 at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA. Survivors include son, Richard; daughter, Rose; daughter-in-law, Violet; and grandsons, Jonathan and Matthew, all of Alexandria VA. Memorial service February 19, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church, Tucson, AZ
WRIGHT, Calista A. Brown, 41, of Mesa, passed away February 12, 2000. She attended schools in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, St. Scholastica Academy, Canyon City, Colorado and graduated from the University of Arizona. She is survived by her husband, W. Garrett Wright of Mesa, AZ; her parents, Calvin Curtis Brown of Phoenix, AZ and Susan Donohoe Brown of Tucson, AZ; six brothers and sisters: Curtis Brown of Kremling, CO, Liza Brown Moore of Phoenix, AZ, Debbie Bollig of Tempe, AZ, Tim Brown of Littleton, CO, Sean Donohoe of Doylestown, PA and Nancy Cook of Tucson, AZ. Funeral Services will take place at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church, 2222 S. Price, Tempe, AZ, Wednesday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
ABRAMS, Sharon, Kaye, 54, of Tucson, passed away on February 15, 2000. She will be greatly missed by David and Michelle who survive her. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the UMC Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85719. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at Evergreen cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd. on Wednesday, February 16, 2000. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 327-6341.
BROOKS, Thomas S., 68, of Tucson, died Saturday, February 12, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; son, Thomas II; and cousin, Donna Ruf of Wisconsin. Mr. Brooks was Past President of the Tucson Boys' Club, Co-Founder of the Tucson Jaycees and creator of 'Welcome Traveler' for the Tucson Annual Rodeo. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima St. Private Entombment will be at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
BETTY HELEN HOLAWAY BROWN - Born January 9, 1930, in Tucson, AZ died peacefully in her home on February 11, 2000, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Webster Brown. She was a UA graduate and sports fan and letterwoman in several sports. She played softball for the Tucson Sunshine Girls. Betty was a physical eduction instructor in the Amphitheater School District for over 25 years. Friends and family remember her most for her gardening, for volunteer work with the Amphitheater District; and for her involvement in sports, including bowling and swimming. Remembrances may be sent to Casas Adobes Baptist Youth Group or TMC Hospice. She is survived by her children, Laura Bowes, Jeff (Veronica) Brown, Kathleen (Roger) Brady, Kenneth (Bonnie) Brown, Beth (Dario) Lizarraga; grandchildren, Amanda, Jason, and Andrew (A.J.) Brown; Christine, Megan, and Matthew Brady; Kimberly and Brian Brown; and Amelia Lizarraga. Other family members include brothers and sisters, Robert (LaVerne) Holaway, Roy (Joan) Holaway, Norma Rose (Earl; deceased), Mary (Stan) Shook, and Evelyn Corron (deceased); brother-in-law, Douglas Corron.
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS
Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 18th at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Mortuary and cemetery Chapel, 3015 N. Oracle Rd. Graveside immediately following.
BURNETTE, William Burke, 74, died suddenly at his home in Marana, Arizona, February 11, 2000. He was born September 7, 1925 and was preceded in death by his brother and parents. He graduated from Coldwater (KS) High School and enlisted in the Navy, serving in the Marshall Islands during WWII. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a life member of the VFW. He is survived by his daughter, Michaelyn Burnette; his grandson, John William Tierney; and his sister, Ellen Thomison. Services will be held at the Coldwater Methodist Church in Kansas on February 18 at 2pm. Donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, (520) 790-6388.
CLEVENGER, Alfred Lee (aka Bullwinkle), age 60, of Tucson, AZ, passed away February 12, 2000. He is survived by daughters, Elizabeth (Matthew) Fox and Yvette A. (Scott) Macneil; and grandchildren, Holly Fox, and Ryan, Taylor Macneil. He also leaves many friends with wonderful memories. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION AND BURIAL 790-6388.
DUNCAN, Bruce Gregory, Colonel US Air Force, Retired, died Friday, February 11, 2000. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie; daughters, Cynthia (Laird) McIntyre and Susan Duncan; son, Gregory (Rene) Duncan; grandchildren, Leslie and Megan McIntyre, Christopher and Carolyn Nault, Lauren, Kendyll and Kayla Duncan; and brother, Clark Duncan of Rockford, IL.
He was born in Ravenna, NE on January 15, 1919, and was raised in Missouri and Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1940. He served in North Africa and Italy during WWII, returning to the US Air Force as a comptroller. He served for 31 years, completing a distinguished career in August 1972. He has lived in Tucson with his wife, Marjorie, since 1972, where he has been an active member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, serving the church as an elder as well as on a variety of committees. He participated in the Telecare ministry of Northwest Interfaith Center for 12 years. He was an active member of the Exchange Club.
He loved God, his friends, gardening, and U of A basketball, but his greatest joy was in his wife and family who have reaped the blessings of his time, attention, encouragement, quiet wise counsel, and unconditional love.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's, 750 West Chapala Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704.
