GONZALES, Reyes, 21, passed away May 5, 1996. Survived by mother, Mary Gonzales; step-brothers, Demetrio, Jerry Jr. and Daniel; God parents, Angie Martinez, Willie Pallanes, Jr. (Terry); aunt, Virginia Vasquez (Manny); uncles, Juan, Manuel and Manny, Jr.; also many cousins and friends. Visitation will be held May 9 at TUCSON MORTUARY, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered at Capilla de Guadalupe, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.We will remember Reyes in loving memory.
LEDBETTER, John F., born June 18, 1918, in Minneapolis, MN, died at home in Tucson on May 7, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Kottke), whom he met at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN, and married in 1940, and by their three children, Steven of Newton Center, MA, Jill Childress of Louisville, KY, and Mark of Henderson, NV; six grandchildren, William of New York, NY, Joanna of Ithaca, NY, John Nagel of Pasadena, CA, Stephanie Nagel of New Orleans, LA, Susi Childress of Great Falls, MT and Eric of Henderson, NV; and by two sisters, Betty Bickley of Johnstown, PA and Barbara Nelson of Harris, MN. He moved with his family from Minneapolis to Tucson in 1953 as a representative of IDS; later, among other activities, he set up and managed the first car-leasing operation for Bill Breck Dodge. In 1954 he was a founding member of the Tucson Civitan Club and gradually moved up through leadership positions in the organization, becoming the president of Civitan International in 1960-70. A longtime member of Catalina United Methodist Church, he was the head usher there for 35 years and later became leader of the Homebuilders class; he was actively involved in the cancer support group. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catalina United Methodist Church Foundation, 2700 E. Speedway, Tucson 85716, or Civitan International Foundation, One Civitan Place, P.O. Box 130744, Birmingham, AL 35213-0744. Memorial Service will be held on May 25 at Catalina United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. the Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating.
MORENO, Ignacio C., age 88, a 27 year resident of Tucson, passed away May 7, 1996. Born February 29, 1908 in Sonora, Mexico. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucy Cruz Moreno; sons, Hector (Rosa) Moreno and Juan Pedro (Maria D.) Moreno; daughters, Blanca Alicia (Romeo) Cardenas and Margarita Moreno; son, Gilberto (Diana) Moreno; 19 grandchildren; four great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 1996, SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery.
PETROWSKI, Virginia, 84, died May 7, 1996. Survived by sons, Kenneth of Illinois, David (Nancy) and Peter (Sheila) Petrowski, both of Tucson; grandchildren, Karen Smith, Donna, Lisa, Steven and Megan Petrowski; great grandson, Matthew Smith; sister, Marcella Bartulis. Preceded in death by husband, Peter Petrowski and three sisters. Friends may call 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
PRACHT, Jewel A., 78, died May 8, 1996. Wife of Harold W. Pracht; mother of Jewel Hacker, Jerry Varner, and Gene Varner, all of TX; sister of Alice Halbert, Clarence Gilcrese, Norman Gilcrese, James Earl Gilcrese and Carl Gilcrese, all of TX; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren also survive. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1996 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Services will take place in Corsicana, TX.
SHELTON, Victorina P., 95, died May 7, 1996. Survived by her brother, Edward D. Peralta of CA; daughter-in-law, Edna Shelton of Tucson; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by her husband and two sons. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Harry M. Rowher Jr., officiating. Graveside Service 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, AZ. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SUTER, Frances E., of Tucson, passed away on May 5, 1996 at home. Preceded by her lifelong friend and devoted husband, Walter. Survived by brother, Charles (Gloria), sister, Betty (Thurston); children, Gary of Lincoln, NE, Dale (Sandy), Craig (Diane), and 10 grandchildren. Frances served as a W.A.C. during WWII, where she met Walter while stationed at Davis Monthan A.F.B. Together, they traveled with the military around the U.S. and Japan, finally settling in Tucson in 1959. Frances was extremely active in many church and community organizations including the American Cancer Society, Neighborhood Watch, and as a volunteer nurse for the public school district. She also devoted time as the family historian. A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m., May 19, 1996 in the Chapel at Christ Church United Methodist. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to the charity of your choice.
BAUER, George J., Jr., age 88, of Tucson, died May 4, 1996. He was a self-employed businessman and the owner of automotive parts and accessory stores, with maintenance and repair facilities. Mr. Bauer is survived by Ada, his wife of 66 years; his son, Ronald (Janie) Bauer and their three daughters: Ronna (Bruce) Darby, Shanna (Mark) Thorsrud of Tucson, and Courtney (Randy) Bongard of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving are his deceased daughter Barbara (Phillip) Gunter's three sons: Michael, Wayne and Geoffrey (Cindy) Gunter; brothers, Wilford (Norma), Leonard (Audrey) Bauer of Salt Lake City, UT; sisters, Nellie (Al) Merrill of Salt Lake City, UT and Florence (Worth) Porter of San Diego, CA; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sumter Chapel, 3500 W. Sumter, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 1996, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Bishop Zeno Pfau will be officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
BEASTON, Eugene E., 80, of Tucson, died May 6, 1996. Gene was born in Kewanee, IL in 1916 and moved to Tucson in 1959. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Roberta; sister, Bernita (Aringdale); daughters, Karen (Van Stelle), Cheryl (Memmer); son, John; and stepdaughters, Charlene (Ruiz) and Debra (Beal). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Wednesday, May 8 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
BORTLE, Donald E., Lt. Col. USAF, Ret., 69, died May 6, 1996. Survived by his wife, Martha Louise Bortle; children, Don (Doreen) Bortle, Jr., John Bortle, Carol (Dennis) Steiner, Mike Bortle and Martin (Mickie) Bortle; brother, Walt (Norma) Bortle; grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob, Alexis and Alexzandria. Mr. Bortle attended Oneida High School and St. Lawrence University and Cornell University, all in New York. He was fighter pilot for 31 years, a WWII veteran, two tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. He flew F80's, F84's, F86's, F100's, F5's and F4's. He was a member of the DAV and Elks, Retired Affairs Office at DMAFB, VITA, TCE and Rolling Hills Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, 85775. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL and Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery with Chaplain Captain Thomas Porter and full military honors by DMAFB Honor Guard. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CAMACHO, Albert G., 79, of Tucson, passed away May 6, 1996. Preceded in death by beloved daughter Sarah Camacho. Survived by beloved wife, Mercedes R. Camacho; beloved sons, Ernie (Josie), Eddie (Jo Ann), Albert (Dolores) Camacho; sisters, Armida Rivera, Jennie Camacho, Ramona Molina, Isabel Soto; brother, Gus Camacho; 15 beloved grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 1996 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Friday, May 10, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CARTWRIGHT, Florence Margaret, 84, of Tucson, died Monday, May 6, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lawrence Cartwright in 1991 and her son, Larry Cartwright in 1968. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Tom) Hodson of McPherson, KS, Ginger (Raleigh) Heald of Tucson; daughter-in-law, LaWanda Marvik of Puyallup, WA; sister, Vera (Floyd) Clarkson of Hedrick, IA; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 1996 at First Free Methodist Church, 1350 N. Arcadia, with Pastor Mark Bickerton officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
CLEVELAND, Romilda W., 86, went to her heavenly home on May 6, 1996. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Sam Cleveland; two sons, Don and Ron Branaman; four grandchildren, Mark, Robin, Terry and Scott; and one great-grandchild, Luke. Romilda was born in 1910 in Bloomington, IL and has lived in Tucson since 1947. She had a lifelong love of gardening and music. She has been a member of Grace Lutheran Church for the last 49 years, playing the piano and organ for the Ladies Aid and Dorcas Society for many of those years. Romilda was a caring and loving mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 10 at Grace Lutheran Church, 830 N. First Avenue. Graveside Services will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Grace Lutheran Church.
DORR, Donald E., 73, of Tucson, died April 30, 1996. Interment will take place in Yelm, WA. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
HACKMAN, Hilma, beloved wife of John Hackman; mother of David Hackman and Karen Courtney; grandmother of Jason, Blaine and Ann Marie; and great-grandmother of Jared, died Sunday, May 5, 1996. May she soar with eagles. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society of Tucson. Memorial Services pending.
KELLY, Margaret E., 85, died May 6, 1996. Services and interment will be in Connecticut. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MCLAUGHLIN, Dale A., 33, of Tucson, formerly of Ontario, CA, died Monday, May 6, 1996. He was employed for General Dynamics and Hughes Aircraft/Missile Corporation for 13 years. Survived by wife, Michele; children, Brian McLaughlin, Stefanie Anderson, Sierra McLaughlin and David McLaughlin; former wife, Susan Seim; parents, Harold and Jackie McLaughlin of OR; sister, Jann Hurley of WA; brothers, Randy McLaughlin of MN and Paul McLaughlin of CA; and other loving family members and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, with Rev. Gary Shrader, Associate Pastor of Casas Adobes Baptist Church officiating. Entombment will follow at Ontario, CA.
MEEKER, Bradford Nelson, 34, U.S. Army Veteran, died May 5, 1996. He is survived by his parents, Robert E. and Dorothy Nelson Meeker of Tucson; sisters, Julie Meeker Gratton, M.D. of Pueblo, CO and Laurie Meeker Gamel of Austin, TX; five nieces and one nephew expected this month. Services Friday 2:00 p.m. Casas Adobes Baptist Church Chapel, 2131 W. Ina Rd., with Rev. Hector Martin officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honors by Ft. Huachuca Honor Guard. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Memorial donations may be made in Brad's name to the church. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
NOVOSEL, Peter S., 80, of Tucson, died Monday, May 6, 1996. He is survived by his son, Peter S. Novosel, MD of Lancaster, PA; granddaughter, Jennifer Novosel of Mount Holyoke College, MA; sisters, Catherine Phillipas of Yuma, AZ, Mary Swelfer of Dunlo, PA. Mr. Novosel retired as an Assistant Superintendent of St. Michael Mine, Berwind-White Coal Co. He was a member of the Admiral Robert E. Peary Council, active with the Boy Scouts of America, and Secretary/Treasurer of Lodge 81 of the Croatian Fraternal Union. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, Friday, May 10, 1996, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 1996 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima St. Interment will be in Lancaster, PA. Memorial donations, in lieu flowers, may be made in his name, to Carondelet Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 13170, Tucson, AZ 85732-3170.
PENNINGTON, Mary Katherine, died on Sunday, May 5, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. She was born in Phoenix on March 4, 1952 and lived the rest of her life in Tucson. She is a graduate of both Catalina High School and The University of Arizona. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Pennington and her mother, Hazel Pennington. Memorial Services will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10. A reception will be held at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of gifts and flowers, the family requests all donations be made to the Arizona Cancer Center/UAF.
