SCHULTE, David Michael, 32, “DHAVEatTMUG.COM’, of Tucson, found his peace and rest after a lifelong illness Sunday, March 10, 1996 at the University Medical Center. He was an avid computer enthusiast and had many friends and associates who will miss him dearly. All who knew him admired his courage and strength. He will be missed by his parents, Chris and Fred Schulte of Tucson; sister, Susan of Cape Cod, MA; brothers, Bill of Panama City Beach, FL and Ron of Denver, CO; and two nephews, Bill Jr. and Jonathan. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Arizona Chapter, 17 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 7, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
SOTOMAYOR, Czarina G., 76, of Nogales, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 11, 1996 at Holy Cross Hospital. She was born in Hermosillo Sonora and brought to Nogales as a small child. She attended local schools in Nogales and graduated from Nogales High School class of 1939. She was the wife of Louis Sotomayor, retired police chief and they had celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on January 31, 1996. She was a secretary to the late Jack Medlen of Medlen Insurance for 35 years from which she retired. She is survived by her husband, Louis of Nogales; sister, Maria Luisa (Edmundo) Puchi of Nogales; and brothers, Louis E. (Maria) Gonzales of Riverside, CA, Joe (Janice) Gonzales of Carlsbad, CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and approximately 39 godchildren. Visitation will be held at ADAIR CARROON MORTUARY, in Nogales on Tuesday Evening at 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow immediately at the Nogales Elk’s Cemetery.
WENDLING, James G., age 63, of Tucson, died March 9, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sarah; his four children, Robert of Oroville, CA, Steven, Kathryn (Morris) and Sandra (Wold), all of Boise, ID; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jim was born in Dover, OH, studied at Ohio University and has been a Tucson resident for the past 27 years. Jim thoroughly enjoyed flying and college athletics. He was a good husband, father and grandfather. Jim will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, Wednesday, March 13 at 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Barry Jude, pastor of Mt. View Baptist Church, officiating.
ANTONE, Leonard, Jr., 61, of Sells, died March 10, 1996. Survivors include: son, Darrell Antone of Topeka, KS; daughter, Colleen Grego of Las Cruces, NM; sister, Norma (Don) Payne of Sells, AZ. Funeral Service 7:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at First Papago Baptist Church with Rev. John Bailey. Burial will follow at Topawa Village, Sells, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ARIAS, Yrineo F., 76 years old, of Oracle, passed away Monday, March 11, 1996. Survived by his wife, Catalina Arias of Oracle; four sons, Yrineo (Carol) of Denver, James of Oracle, Daniel (Carmen) of Catalina and Paul of Oracle; three grandchildren, Melissa, Alicia, Yrieno Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Woo-Woo, Banana Moo-Moo, Mommy. Mass for Mr. Arias will be said at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Mammoth with burial to be at Valley View Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
BERGAN, Edward L., Sr., 85, of South Bend, IN, formerly of Tucson, March 12, 1996. Survivors include wife, Zelma Salisbury; daughter, Helen Bayman; two sons, James R. and Edward L.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Anne Hobbs. Mr. Bergan was a retired member of the South Bend Police Dept., graduate of the FBI Academy, attended the University of Notre Dame, member of Notre Dame Club of Tucson, Knights of Columbus, president and founder of the Southwest OLC Co. and founder and first president/director of Highlands Assoc. Inc, Tucson. Services 11:00 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, South Bend. Cremation will take place with interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, IN. Visitation after 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Hickey Funeral Home, South Bend, IN. 219-289-1000.
CHOW, Ven Pin AKA Ven Pin Woo Chow, 97, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on March 11, 1996. Born October 23, 1898 in Shanghai, China, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chung L. Chow. She is survived by her son, Tseng K. Chow of Tucson; daughters, Tseng C. Sih AKA Jenny T. Sih of Maryland and Tseng L. Chow AKA Zheng Lin Zhou of Shanghai, China. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Chow resided at 49/8 Fu Shing Road West, Shanghai, China before coming to the United States in 1957, obtaining her U. S. citizenship in 1961. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CINQUEMANI, Santo P., 79, died March 12, 1996. Survived by his brothers, Pete (Faye), Marty, Phil and Paul; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Cinquemani was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and was a Grand Knight. Mass will be offered at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 and friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CORDOVA, David, Jr. 19, of Tucson, died March 10, 1996. He is survived by his parents, Alma Garcia and David Cordova; brothers, Anthony, Jonny and Joe David Cordova; sister, Selina Cordova; grandparents, Procopio and Margarita Fuentes, Frank M. Cordova and Jesusita F. Cordova; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 212 West Medina, on Thursday, at 10:00 a.m., March 14, 1996. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
DALTON, Henry Francis, Sr., passed away March 10, 1996 in Redlands, CA. He was 84. Born in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, he spent the majority of his growing up years in Tucson. He then moved to California where he has resided since 1928. A resident of the Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for the past 22 years, he had resided in La Puente for 12 years and was a longtime resident of East Los Angeles. The Dalton family was one of the early California Racheros who settled the Azusa, Glendora, and Arcadia areas. Several sites in the greater Azuza area have been named after his grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine of Redlands, CA; sons, . Jess of Hesperia, CA, Michael of Highland, CA, Henry of Redlands, CA and daughter, Patricia Espino of Devore, CA; brothers, George and William (Bill); sisters, Lupe Castro, Queta Munoz and Isabel Urias, all of Tucson; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Redlands, CA. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles. Cortner Chapel, Redlands, in charge of arrangements, 909-793-2353.
DAVIS, Geraldine Regina “Gerry’, died at home surrounded by family on March 10, 1996 after a short bout with cancer. Gerry was born in Chicago on December 14, 1929 and moved to Tucson shortly after her marriage to Mike on April 7, 1951. She is survived by Mike, her loving husband and best friend of 44 years; her daughter, Kathy (Mike) Ball; sons, Michael and Jay (Cecilia); grandchildren, Lindsey Kate, Kyle and Ryan and numerous other relatives. She has now joined her parents, Casey and Regina Wiet, in eternal peace. Gerry worked as a secretary for several companies until 1960. She then helped Mike start an accounting practice where she was office manager. Throughout her life, Gerry was a devoted mother and daughter who cared for her children and parents. She was extremely talented and enjoyed music, painting, fishing and traveling. Visitation Services will be held at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, on Friday, March 15 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday morning, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum, 3555 N. Oracle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House or a charitable foundation of choice. Funeral Services arranged by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 blocks North of Grant Road) 327-6341.
GAVITT, Elizabeth, was called to the presence of her Lord Jesus on March 10, 1996. She was born November 16, 1921 in Monclova Coahuila, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Burton S. Gavitt; sons, Paul H. and Edwin C. Gavitt of Tucson; and daughter, Marian E. Lumpkin of El Paso; also son-in-love, Larry L. Lumpkin; and grandchildren, Taylor, Jennifer, Amy and Philip Lumpkin; also surviving are her brother, Horacio Castro-Ramos of Phoenix; and sisters, Bertha C. Kelley and Ofelia Almanza of Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. Elizabeth enjoyed a career as a medical doctor. She began in 1946 doing social service medicine in the town of Gitila near Matamoros, Mexico. She later completed internship and residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, achieving board certification in anatomic pathology. She served as Director of Laboratories for Pima County General Hospital from 1961 to 1974. Her last years were invested as a clinic physician with Pima County Health Department. She loved her co-workers dearly and was proud of their professionalism. She was a faithful wife and mother who took her family’s needs as her own desires. Most of all she loved her Lord Jesus and sought to serve Him with all her heart. She invited all who knew her to do the same. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Emmanuel Baptist Church.
HOPKINS, David Edward, 23, of Tucson, died March 8, 1996. Survived by parents, Tom E. and Sheila E. Hopkins of Tucson; sister, Michelle of Tucson. Services Friday, March 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY. Friends may call Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 3915 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson 85711.
HORSKY, Era Nixon, 89, of Albuquerque, NM, died March 9, 1996. Survived by step-daughters, Bonnie Cordt of MN and Carol (Tommy) Harper of Tucson; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nephews, James (Jean) Nixon of Albuquerque and Larry (Pat) Nixon of Silver City, NM. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Horsky. Era came to Tucson in 1943 and taught in the Tucson Public Schools until her retirement in 1969. She will be remembered for her dedication and service to the Lord and as a tireless caregiver to family and friends. She is buried at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson.
LENA, Sam, 75, died March 12, 1996. Husband of Tina M. Lena; father of Sam Lena, Jr., Katherine Lena and John Lena, all of Tucson; stepfather of Christine Rosenberg of Lake Havasu City, AZ and David Feltman of Sunnyvale, CA; brother of Lily Palumbo, Virginia Slover, both of Tucson, Buddy and Babe Palumbo, both of TX; six grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Contributions, in memory of Sam Lena, may be made to Pima County Association for Retarded Citizens or St. Augustine Cathedral Building Maintenance Fund. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 and 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MEADE, Ruth A., 47, died March 12, 1996. Wife of Michael Meade of Tucson; niece of Roy Rosier of MI. For many years Mrs. Meade was very active in aviary care especially a very special robin, “Sweet Tweet’. She will be missed and loved by all those she touched. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Brother Charles Croy officiating. Burial to follow at TMP East Lawn. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MILLANE, Mary M., 47, of Tucson, died March 10, 1996. Preceded in death by mother, Mary M. Millane. Survived by father, Miles A. Millane; brothers, James F. (Inez), Edward M. (Marianne); Rev. Thomas Millane, all of Tucson; nephews, Edward J. and Daniel R. Millane; great-niece, Samantha Millane; cousin, Jean Hardin and other cousins and many friends. She was a member of the Irish-American Club. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996 with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., Thursday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
PARNELL, Julia T., 90, of Tucson, died Monday, March 11, 1996. Preceded in death by her husband Robert and grandson Mark. Survivors include: sons, Thomas “Spike’ (Florence) and David (Mary) of Tucson; grandchildren, Eric (Karen), Jonie and Heidi (Chad) Cord; great-granddaughter, Rebecca; step-grandchildren, Mary Pat (Micole) Matyas, Christopher (Susan) Mooney, Sean (Lauren) Mooney, Elizabeth (David) Thielemann, Bernadine Mooney and eight step-great-grandchildren. Throughout her long life, she was very loving and inspiring to both family and her many friends of all ages. A resident of Tucson since 1930. She was also a member of Junior League and the American Red Cross. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14 with Reverend Dale Jacobson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PUNCER, Evelyn H. (nee Lietz), 84, of Tucson, formerly of Wauwatosa, WI, was born to eternal life on March 11, 1996. Mrs. Puncer was a graduate of Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing in 1932 and Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas in 1933. She worked over 10 years as a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson and was a member of Order of Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Puncer and survived by daughter, Vicki L. Kurt and son-in-law, Dr. Kenneth J. Kurt of Franksville, WI; son, Frank W. Puncer of Tucson; grandson, Jason F. Kurt of Franksville, WI.; and sister-in-law, Mildren Hannon of Hubertus, WI. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Entombment will follow in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum.
SOMERVILLE, Lucinda Alston, 50, of Tucson, found the peace that had eluded her for so long on this material plane on March 7, 1996. Born in Philadelphia, PA of Jon Howard Somerville and Edna Neel Somerville, she had lived in Tucson since 1954. Having traveled and studied extensively in Europe and the Middle East, she held a knowledge and understanding of people and cultures that transcended all political and religious boundaries. Lucinda cherished all living things. She touched the lives of many and had a profound impact on most. Her humor continues to make us laugh her love remains. She is survived by two brothers, J. Howard Somerville of Atlanta and William Douglas Somerville of Tucson; and one sister, Christina (Cricket) S. Metz of Tucson. Friends are invited to celebrate her life at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 1996, at a casual affair in the orchard at 8750 East Woodland Road, Tucson. Ciao Luciana.
