THAMES, Mary Ann, 53, of Tucson, passed away February 22, 2000. She is survived by children, Errol, Robin and Shawn. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park cemetery in Victoria, TX.
Boyd McClean Wilson, prominent rancher, native Arizonian, and beloved friend to many, passed away February 27, 2000 at age 84. Mr. Wilson was born in Oracle, Arizona, to Carlotta and George Wilson on November 16, 1915. His father and grandfather homesteaded Rancho Linda Vista, Arizona's first guest ranch, at Oracle in 1906. Boyd later purchased his own ranch, Falcon Valley Ranch, which was his home for 45 years.
Mr. Wilson attended Oracle Elementary School, Tucson High School and the University of Arizona, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Mr. Wilson built the original Oracle Inn in 1935 while running his father's guest ranch. He was one of the founders of the Mountain Oyster Club and served as it's President for 16 years. As he loved to play golf, he joined the Oro Valley Country Club in 1959 and was it's first elected President. During his many years as a rancher, he was actively involved in the Arizona Cattle Growers Association. He will be remembered by his friends for his beautiful voice and his guitar, which accompanied him as he sang the many lovely old Spanish songs.
Mr. Wilson passed away at home with his wife and stepdaughter, Karen, at his side. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 27 years – Dorothy. He is also survived by a son, Ralph; two stepdaughters; two grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson, both of Phoenix; a dear and caring cousin, Peter Culley (Elizabeth) of Paradise Valley, AZ; cousin, Stuart Wilson of Deposit, NY and cousin, Roger Wilson (Moya) of Green Valley, AZ.
I ain't much good at prayin' and you may not know me, Lord.
I ain't much seen in churches where they preach Thy Holy Word,
But You may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A lookin' after cattle, feelin' thankful when it rains.
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass,
Aware of Thy kind spirit in the way it comes to pass
That hired men on horseback and the livestock that we tend
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a friend. Private cremation service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, with his final resting place at the new mausoleum at East Lawn cemetery.
MARY ANN ALLEN, 57, passed away February 25, 2000. Born in Barry, IL. A resident of Tucson, AZ for the past 32 years. Mary Ann was an avid bowler, an active member of the AWBA and a past board member of the TWBA. She is survived and always in the hearts of her mother Yvonne Gill, sisters Joyce and Donna, her children Carol Alvarez, Kathy White, Robert Allen, Terri Batt and Kelli Allen all of Tucson, AZ. Mary Ann found much happiness and pride in her grandchildren Heather, Brad, Andrew, Kevin, Cody, Lea, Austin, Gracie and 1 day old Isaac. She will also be missed by her four son-in-laws and her daughter-in-law. Services are at South Lawn Mortuary, Saturday March 4, 2000 at 11:00AM. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Ann's name by made to The American Lung Association.
Frances Bachelier, born September 22, 1920 in Bright, MS, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2000. She is survived by her sister, Rivers Byford; three children, Conrad, Dache, and Leslee; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Frances, also known as 'Mimi', was recently honored as a lifetime member of Randolph Women's Golf Club. She had a passion for golf, reading, and arts and crafts. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. 'Sleep with the Angels, and go With God Mom'. Services will be held Thursday, March 2, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Friends may pay their respect at Noon. Burial will follow services South Lawn cemetery.
BUTLER, George Arthur, 80, died February 28, 2000. Husband of Geraldine Butler; father of Sherry Rupp of Elmhurst, Ill., Lynn Butler of Aurora, CO., and Brian Butler of Brookfield, MO; grandfather of 8 grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Marines as Staff Sergeant receiving the Purple Heart and a member of the Third Jasco Co. – U.S.M.C. Mr. Butler was a member and former commander of the American Legion Post #236 of St. Louis, MO. and the American Legion Post #36 of Tucson, also a member of 40 and 8. Private family services will be held. Donations in George's memory may be made to the American Legion Post #36, 5845 E. 22nd, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
COCOVA, Antonio R., 69, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away February 26, 2000. preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Cocova. Survived by four daughters, Delia (Ronald) Juarez, Dora Flores, and Barbara Cocova; sons, Richard and Ruben Cocova; also survived by 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2000 from 8:00 to 10:15 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave. Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
COOK, James F., Jr., 52, died at University Medical Center February 28, 2000 as the result of an infection subsequent to his 1996 double lung transplant. Born at Baltimore, MD, August 14, 1947, he graduated from Rincon High School and the University of Arizona. In 1965 Jim led the only Rincon High School Mens Basketball team to ever win the State Championship. He served with the US Army 1st Calvary Unit in Viet Nam. Jim worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 23 years. Mr. Cook is survived by his sister, Susan Cook Carlson and her husband Greg; son, James F. Cook III; daughter, Chelsea Renae Cook; and nephews, David J. and Jordan R. McKee. Cremation will be followed by a Memorial Service and reception at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Blue Ridge Terrace Clubhouse, 447 S. Camino Seco. Family accepting phone calls at 797-0041.
DUNCAN, James Kenneth, 84, of Tucson, AZ, died Monday, February 28, 2000. He is survived by; son, David (Carol) Duncan of Tucson; daughter, Joan Anderson of Elko, NV; son-in-law, James Anderson of Tucson; grandchildren include: Michael Duncan, Steve (Michele) Duncan, Deanna Duncan, Brian Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Brigit (Brent) Venters, Keith (Janice) Burk, Jason Burk, Daniel Duncan-Hughes; great grandchildren, Ryan, Justin and Tyler; and numerous other family members. Friends may call at Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, AVALON CHAPEL, 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2000 with Rev. Larry Preston officiating. Masonic services will be provided by the Masonic Service Bureau of Tucson. Interment will be at a later date. Donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745.
GLENN, Harriette Louise, 85, died February 27, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GRIJALVA, Octavio A., 69, died February 25, 2000. Brother of Bernardina (Andy) Nielsen of Tucson and Reynaldo (Winni) Grijalva of Sunrise Beach, MO; uncle of Marie (Travis) Dillard of Tucson; great-uncle of Andrienne and Jamie Dillard. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000 at Bring's Broadway Chapel. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2000 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations, in Octavio's name may be made to the American Heart Assoc, 5325 E Pima, Tucson 85712, or to a charity of your choice. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
KURTZE, Reinhard 'Red' H., 71, a resident of Tucson for over 27 years, passed away February 29, 2000. Survived by wife of 38 years, Emily; his devoted children; sons, Raymond, Richard, and Christopher; daughters, Jackie and Denise; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Red served in the Navy during WWII. He retired from Palisades Interstate Parkway Police in New Jersey and the Pima County Sheriff's Office, Corrections Department. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who were blessed by his loving heart and joyful spirit. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mortuary.
LUSTIG, Robert E., 72, died February 25, 2000. Survived by step-son, Ronald Vanalstine of Three Points, AZ; sisters-in-law, Lois Hopper of Tucson and Jeanette Vannata of Valley Mills, TX; and niece, Lynne Hopper of Tucson. Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000 at Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness, 5643 E. Lee. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LYMAN, Dorothy Jones, 84, died Monday, February 28, 2000, in Mesa, Arizona, after a brief illness. Mrs. Lyman, formerly of Tucson, also lived in Charleston, Illinois and Champaign, Illinois. She was born in Macon County, Illinois. She was preceded in death by husband, Ross Lyman, Sr.; sister, Ruth Harriett Warner; and brother, William Allen Jones. She is survived by children, Judith Moon, Martinez, California, Ross Lyman, Jr., McHenry, Illinois, and John Lyman, Tempe, Arizona; six grandchildren, Stephen Moon, Theresa Hoffman, Ellen Franzone, Andrew Lyman, Christina Lyman and Rachel Lyman; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Ross Moon; sister-in-law, Bobbie Jones; nieces, Cindy Chapman, Phyllis Pemberton; and nephews, Michael Jones, Edward Jones, David Warner, and Michael Smith. Funeral services at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, Tucson, at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2000. Donations in lieu of flowers to Desert Samaritan Medical Center, Samaritan Foundation, P.O. Box 1897, Phoenix, AZ 85001-9940, or American Lung Association.
MILLER, Robert Eugene, 76, of Tucson, died February 24, 2000. Brother of Alice M. Alford of Ogden, Utah. Robert was a long time member of the American Legion Post #36 in Tucson. Memorial Service Thursday, March 2, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. with the Post Honor Guard, and Chaplain Harry Wineinger officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. First Avenue, (888-1111)
Raul B. Rivera, age 89, a lifetime resident of Arizona, passed away February 28, 2000 in Tucson. Born July 7, 1910 in Arivaca, Arizona. Survived by his loving wife, of 60 years, Santos; daughter, Lillian Rivera; sons, Oscar (Rachel) Rivera and George (Linda) Rivera; daughter, Lucy (Gil) Suarez; grandchildren, Lisa Pina, Marty Pina, Steven Rivera and Oscar Rivera; sisters, Rosalia R. Pineda, Aurelia R. Moose and Mary R. Miller; many loving nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2000 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 Friday at St. John Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
RUIZ, Rita O., 88, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away February 28, 2000. preceded in death by son, Alfonso Ruiz. Survived by daughters, Macky (Pete) Molina and Maria Elena (Manuel) Sandoval; sons, Francisco, Abraham (Socorro) and Albelardo (Hortensia) Ruiz, and Felix Reyes; sister, Francisca (Isuaro) Rodriguez; also survived by 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2000 from 4:00 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 Saturday, March 4, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Avenue. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Betty Urschalitz, 82, born December 21, 1917, in McComb, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Wisdom, Jeanne (Travis) Mayhall, Deanna (Ben) Jamine; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Urschalitz; parents, Earl and Mildred Strouse; sister, Kathryn White; son-in-law, Howard D. Wisdom.
Betty and Jim moved to Tucson from Ohio in 1944. They lived in Nogales, AZ for several years and relocated to the TubacTumacacori area in 1951. All who knew her will miss her boundless love and cheerful, kind nature. She gave so much of herself to her family, her church and her friends.
We wish to extend sincere gratitude to Jerry J. and her staff for their love and assistance with our mother's care over the past six years. Thank you also to the TMC Hospice staff for their loving care and support during mother's last weeks.
Visitation Friday, March 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. Services will be held Saturday, March 4, in the Tubac Area. Procession will form at 11:00 a.m. at the Tubac Presidio Park entrance (next to St. Ann's Church) and travel to the final service site (end of west frontage road). In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Faith Community Church Youth Ministry, 2551 W. Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, 85741.
WEBB, Lorena 'Rena' Sewell, of Homewood, born March 10, 1909 in Decatur, AL, passed away February 28, 2000, leaves a legacy of love for her family, friends, church and community. Her commitment to the community where she lived for nearly 72 of her 91 years has been recognized by numerous awards and nominations. She was instrumental in the planning and execution of the 'Touch and See Nature Trail, ' Garden for the Blind at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Mrs. Webb worked tirelessly to organize and staff Brownie Scout Troops for every little girl that wanted to be a Brownie Scout. The work and dedication continued as the need for more Girl Scout troops increased. The Thursday 'paper day drives' at Edgewood School were boosted each week as the Webb car and trailer full of papers was deposited to the credit of one of the three daughters' homeroom. She began her business career at the Woman's Missionary Union, 1928-1938, then resumed her career in 1956 as Promotion and Merchandising Director at WRBC Radio, moving to WBRC TV, 1960-1969, where she was Assistant Promotions Director. After retiring in 1969, she worked with Alabama Educational Television Commission. She served as Board Member, Director of American Women in Radio and Television, V. Pres. Homewood Business and Professional Women, V.P. Jefferson County Radio and TV Council, and is listed in 'Foremost Women in Communication', 'Two Thousand Women of Achievement', 1969. For her work in helping the diabetic children of Jefferson County to be able to attend Camp Seale Harris, regardless of financial ability, she established camperships and was awarded the Samuel Eichold Bronze Plaque. She served as Trustee, Director, President of the Birmingham Lay Diabetes Society. Mrs. Webb is First Name on Pilot Club 'Honor Roll', Birmingham 1971. In 1955 she was nominated for 'Shades Valley Woman of the Year', 'Alabama Mother of the Year, ' 1963, 'Woman of the Year', 1970 and 'Career Woman of the Year', 1971. Mrs. Webb was a member of the old 6th Avenue Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Garrett Wesley 'Red' Webb. She is survived by three daughters, Martha Ramirez (Geronimo), Tucson, Arizona, Jeanette Blankenship, Birmingham and Carol Webb, Perdido Key, Florida and Birmingham; two grandchildren, Cynthia Conrad Harris (Donald), Gainesville, Florida, and Daniel B. Henderson III (Dawn), Birmingham; two great-grandchildren, Heather Harris, Dallas, Texas and Michael K. W. Harris of Gainesville, Florida, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood with burial at Elmwood cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Valley Chapel. Reverend Jesse Garner of Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation located at 3 Office Park Circle, Suite 115, Mountain Brook, Alabama 35223. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, 205-879-3401 in Homewood.
