PAUL E. EWING, 78, died May 24, 2000 at his home in Tucson and he was ready 'For God so loved Paul Ewing, that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, so that if Paul would believe in Him, he would not perish but have eternal life.' John 3:16.
Paul moved to Tucson in 1973 and began Electronic City. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, DiAnn D. Ewing; sons, Joshua L. Ewing, Marty Paul Ewing, Glenn T. Ewing, Bryan E. Ewing; grandchildren, Ashley A. Ewing, Sarah J. Ewing, Joshua P. Ewing, Matt G. Ewing, Mitchell L. Ewing, Keats Martin Ewing, Parker W. Ewing; and daughters-in-law, Diane A. Ewing, Laura H. Ewing and Sharon Ewing.
A Celebration of Paul's Life will be Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Macayo's Restaurant, 7040 E. Broadway Blvd., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the Arizona Chapter – American Parkinson Disease Association, 2501 E. Elm St., Tucson, AZ 85716.
PETE R. GALLARDO - Born on January 20, 1927 in Scottsdale, Arizona, died on May 28, 2000. preceded in death by his mother and father, Julia and Antonio Gallardo; brothers, Antonio and Joe; sisters, Manuela, Ramona, Agrepina and Angelita. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Augustina V. Gallardo; son, Ernie (Genevieve) Gallardo; daughter, Thelma (Tony) Gallardo-Almeida; grandson, Andrew 'Big Boy' Gallardo; sisters, Joaquina (Fernando) Montano and Maria (Jorge) Zazueta; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also survived by his compadre and best friend, Rudy Bravo.
Pete served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan during World War II. Many thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the VA Hospital for their loving care. Pete was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 01, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GAMBLE, JR., James D. 'Jim Dog' 18, died May 28, 2000. Son of Darlene Gamble and James D. Gamble, Sr.; brother of Gina (Jason) Hall and John Paradise; uncle of 'Drew Down' all of Tucson. Also survived by many devoted family members, friends, and Anonymous. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CHRISTOPHER NOAH GARIBAY went to our Lord on May 24, 2000. Christopher was born at UMC on October 9, 1983. He was raised in Mammoth and attended Mammoth Elementary, San Manuel Junior High and was to be a Junior at San Manuel High School. Chris was active in school functions and enjoyed sports of all kinds. He is survived by his mother, Sarahlee Flowers Tewart; his brother, Eric; his sisters, Amberlee, Felicia and Caitlin; grandparents, Gail Salazar and Willie Flowers; great-grandparents, Gail and Tennie Thrasher, Lewis and Repard Flowers, all of Mammoth; uncles, J-Buck, Wesley and Brian; aunts, Marsha and Vicky.
My darling son Christopher will be missed by his mother, Sarah; brother, Eric; sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends, and other family.
Services were held in Mammoth.
With all my love, your mother Sarah.
EDITH F. 'PEGGY' GIBSON, 84, of Marana, died May 29, 2000. Wife of Carl L.; mother of Lesly and Leonard Hendershot, Ginny Evans; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; sister of Bonnie Carpenter, Zetta Mitchell and Ellen Booth. Funeral Services will be held at Marana Community Christian Church, Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. Friends may call at the church Thursday, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Tucson, Ariz.
THOMAS HENRY - Born May 22, 1973, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2000 after a life long battle with Neurofibromatosis. Losing his hearing at the age of 13 did not prevent him from graduating from Immaculate Heart High School with a 4.0 average, and earning an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Arizona. He was employed at Tucson Electric Power. Tom was a true inspiration to his family and friends and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen and Joseph McGuire, Marge and John Washburne. He is survived by his parents, Karen and Bill Henry; brother, Joseph; sisters, Natalie and Jennifer; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family members and friends. Private graveside services were held May 30, 2000 at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
KELLY, Myrtle L., 79, of Tucson, died May 28, 2000. preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Kelly and son, Dennis T. Kelly. Survived by son, Arthur F. Kelly of Tucson; brother, Kenneth Van Vorst of Rochester, NY; granddaughter, Monica Baltazar and three great-grandchildren. Mass will be offered Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Hope Mausoleum, celebrated by Msgr. Thomas P. Cahalane of Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Friends may call Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
KIKLEVICH, JoAnne, 71 years old, died May 28, 2000 in Tucson, AZ. Born February 18, 1929 in Tupper Lake, New York. Survived by son, Roark Kiklevich of Almont, Colorado; brother, Peter Fuller of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Eric and Abby. No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Lung Society. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
MESENBURG, Joseph F., 88, of Tucson, died May 27, 2000. Resident of Tucson since 1949. Husband of Amy of Tucson; uncle of Ethel Kirn of California. Funeral Mass Friday, June 2, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Holy Hope cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call Thursday, June 1, 2000 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
MUNOZ, Paul L., 81, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away May 26, 2000. preceded in death by wife, Mary Munoz; son, David 'Pepe' Munoz. Survived by sons, Ronald (Gretchen) and Rene Munoz; sisters, Betty (Jesus) Medina and Mary Bernal; brother, Manuel (Josefina). Also survived by three grandchildren, Montessa, Taber and Joaquin; one great-grandchild, Gavriel. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 01, 2000 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Scripture Service recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, June 02, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RODRIGUEZ, Daniel, 51, of Tucson, passed away May 27, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ellen; daughter, Rebecca; mother, Mary; two sisters, Peggy and Rosemary; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; cat, Kiwi. Daniel was born in New York and moved to Tucson in 1974, where he worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for adults and adolescents. He loved nature and the outdoors, and was an avid camper and hiker. No services will be held. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
SHOOKS, Truman Edward, 89, passed away May 28th, 2000. Born November 8th, 1910 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Jessie Junetta; son, Truman (Donna); stepchildren, Donna (Chuck) Greer, Billie (Bob) Adams, Jim (Gloria) Jordan, Dean (Irene) Jordan; grandchildren from Tucson, Ken (Edna) Ferguson, Steve (Analydia) Shooks, Don (Lisa) Ellison, June (Bruce Evans) Watterson, with many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Upholsterer, retired 1977. Eddie had a great love for the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 31st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Chapel Service will be held 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 1st, 2000 at South Lawn, 5401 S. Park Ave. Burial to follow service at South Lawn cemetery.
SHORTELL, Thomas C., passed away on May 29, 2000. He was born on June 11, 1915 in Minot, S.D. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen. He is survived by one daughter, Ilona Barsness; one son, Peter Shortell; four grandchildren, Sarah, Brian, Courtney and Zachary, and many other loving family members and friends. He served in WWII and the Korean War as an Airplane Gunner with the 13th Bomb Squadron'Grim Reapers' in the United States Air Force. He retired from the military after 25 years of service. He then became an employee for Pima County as an Assessor and retired from there in the mid 70's. He was an active member of VFW. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
TACHO, Maria E., 38, of Tucson, passed away May 28, 2000. Maria is survived by husband, Ricardo Duarte; parents, Juan and Amelia Tacho; sons, Ricardo Duarte (fiancee, Sandra Leon), Armando Duarte, Jose Tacho; daughters, Olga Duarte, Moncerrto (Leo) Machado, Sylvia (Miguel) Hernandez, Amelia (Octavio) Yanez. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1st, between 5:00 to 9:00, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL. Mass at St. Margaret's Church, Friday, June 2nd at 10:00 a.m., with burial at South Lawn cemetery.
WALLACE, Robert S., 85, of Tucson, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2000. He was a retired CMSGT in the USAF and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Bindenagel (Dean) of Tempe, AZ; grandchildren, Scott, Daniel of Tempe, AZ; sisters-in-law, Annette Rzeznik and Helen Herbut both of NH. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
ELSEY, Michael DeWayne, 52, of Snowflake, AZ, passed away on May 22, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his daughters, Michelle Sargent and Melissa Vemulapalli, both of Tucson; and five grandsons. There will be no services. Cards may be sent to family at P. O. Box 2797, Snowflake, AZ 85937.
MARIE L. FRANSON, 86, of Tucson, passed away with her family present on May 30, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband Olof Franson and grandson Robbie Zumwalt. Marie is survived by daughters, Donna (Bob) Zumwalt and Bette (Jim) Purcell; grandchildren, Bruce Gross, Lisa (James) Evers, Kim (Bob) Daly, Tammy Frayser and Eddie Lane; great-grandchildren, Nick, Grant, Brian, Brandon, Cody, Amanda, Shelby and Bryson. Marie was employed by Arizona Mortuary for over 20 years. She was a member of the Moose & Eagle Lodges. Visitation will be held Friday, June 2 between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL. Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3rd at St. Joseph's Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd., with burial following at Evergreen cemetery. The family wishes to thank TMC Hospice for all their support.
PETER C. GOUGH, 51, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 30, 2000, after a valiant battle with cancer. Peter was preceded in death by his oldest son, Justin. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, Pam; his sons, Charles and Samuel and daughter, Jocelyn, all of Tucson; as well as family members in South Africa and England. Peter was born and educated in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the age of 16 he held his first job as an apprentice automobile technician. He studied mechanical engineering in college and chose a career in the automotive field. Peter's ability for problem-solving, his gifts of communication and conflict resolution and his strong desire to help others strive to be the best that they could be were some of the qualities that set him apart. His career included many years in automobile dealerships, five years with General Motors, and four years as an automobile consultant. For the past six years Peter was employed as General Manager of the Royal Automotive Group of dealerships in Tucson, where his presence will be greatly missed by all. Peter was a leader in Bible Study Fellowship in Tucson. He also served on the Board of Christian Family Care Agency, a private agency focused on adoption and foster care. Those who knew Peter are invited to a Memorial Service to be held at Catalina Foothills Church, 2150 E. Orange Grove Rd. (Orange Grove/Sunrise), Friday, June 2, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Roessler officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter's memory to either, C.F.C.A., 1102 S. Pantano Rd., Tucson, 85718, or Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Tucson, 2502 N. Alvernon, Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
MISNER, Herbert G., 70, a 10 year resident of Tucson, formerly of New York, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Misner, Stuart Misner and David Misner; and eight grandchildren. He will be joining his wife of 31 years but no services are scheduled at the family's request. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
MARIE THERESE NICHOLSON - Born in Chicago, IL, on September 30, 1932 was called home to our Lord on May 29, 2000. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Margaret Nicholson and her brother and best friend, Richard Jr. She is survived by sister, Sr. Sheila Nicholson; brothers, James J. (Mary Alice) and Thomas P. (Mary Jo) Nicholson; beloved nieces, Kathy, Clare, Mary Christine, Tammy, Kim and Nicole; and nephews, Richard (RJ), Tim, Sean and her best friend, Brian; and her beloved extended family of St. Cyril Parish.
The daughter of Irish immigrant parents, Marie served her entire life in the service of God, as a member of the Sisters of Providence – serving as teacher, principal and Mistress of Novices for over 20 years. In the early 70's Marie left the order to care for her parents here in Tucson and, after a brief return to the Midwest to pursue her Masters in Religious Studies, she returned to Tucson to begin a career with the Diocese of Tucson and her much loved St. Cyril's, which extended until the day of her passing.
Visitation will be Friday, June 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. There will be a celebration of life at the St. Cyril Parish Hall immediately following services.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Marie's many friends and neighbors at Trails West and to all of the staff and students at St. Cyril's that brought so much happiness and fulfillment to our sister's life over the years. It is the request of the family that donations in Marie's memory be made to the St. Cyril's Education Foundation.
