ALTAMIRANO, Rafael V., 57, a resident of Tucson, died July 4, 1996. Survived by wife, Rosa; children, Enrique, Leticia, Linda and Rafael, Jr.; seven grandchildren; sisters, Edelia Solas and Matilda Fernandez, both of CA and Ilaria Domenguez of Mexico. Mr. Altamirano was a long time member of local 479 and was presently employed by K. E. & G Construction. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel.
DIERS, Alta F. “Judy’, died July 4, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by her husband, Wallace Diers; daughter, Diana (Kent) Knapp; son, Greg Diers; granddaughter, Megan Humphries.
Judy was an art protege of Mrs. Edsel Ford as a child. She attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri. Her paintings were on exhibit in the St. Louis Art Museum. She moved to Tucson in 1956. She belonged to Catalina Juniors and Pueblo Juniors. She was a charter member of the Assistance League.
During that time she received the Assistance League’s Ann Banning Nat. Award. She was very active in doing artistic decorations over many years for the Silver and Turquoise Ball and other local balls, conventions etc. She also did logos for National Jr. Olympics, Tucson Symphony and Heard Museum. She was a member of the Tucson Symphony Women’s Assoc. She was a honorary life member of Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. She was also docent at Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Docent Supervisor of Animal Nursery, edited Docent Notes and Docent Cookbook. She gave lectures on Katchinas, plants and animals of the southwest to various groups, especially schools. She was active many years in TMC Auxiliary doing annual reports, Patio Post and art work. She did medical illustrations for local doctors. She also did original design work for boutique clothing that were called CJ Creations sold at the Arizona Inn, Doubletree, Kaibab Shops, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Family requests contributions may be made to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum or the TMC Foundation.
GARLAND, Theresa A. “Teri’, 38. God sent His best angel to take Teri to rest on June 30, 1996. Survivors include her beloved husband, Daniel Garland; parents, John Hruby and Grace (Kopet) Hruby; sister, Mary Jones (loving aunt of John, Nathan and Terabeth); her maternal grandmother, Camilla Kopet; and other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Brock. Private Services were held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with longtime friend Father James Coleman officiating. The family requests remembrances to the Theresa Garland Memorial Fund, c/o Mary Jones, Calvary Bank, 657 Evergreen Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. “She had a heart of gold.’ Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
KULAWIK, Jan R., 87, died July 5, 1996. Husband of Mary Kulawik; father of Jack Kulawik; brother of Hedwig Sliwka of Poland; many other family and friends in Wisconsin and Chicago also survive. Veteran of the Polish Army of WWII. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., with Msgr. Thomas Cahalane officiating. Entombment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Mausoleum. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice Family Care would be appreciated. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MARTIN, Willis E., 97, of Tucson, died Monday, July 1, 1996. He was formerly Vice President for Research and Development for Guardsman Products, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI. He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Shelby of Tucson; two sons, David W. Martin of Atlanta and Stephen J. Martin of Hillsborough, CA; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held in Grand Rapids August 22, 1996. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MCCULLOCH, Charles H., 82, a Tucson native, went to meet our Lord July 3, 1996. Survived by his loving wife, Victoria of 60 years. Mr. McCulloch was retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad and Pima County Highway Department. Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #5133 Fourth Degree Knight. He is also survived by his five children, Richard McCulloch, Carol Callahan, William McCulloch, Fred McCulloch and Sandra Bravo; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 1996 at the EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 8 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima, and will be laid to rest at Holy Hope Cemetery.
REZNIK, Michael Edward, 22, of Tucson, died July 2, 1996. He is survived by his beloved parents, Marvin E. and Sandra L. Reznik; loving brother of Amy and Melissa Reznik; dear grandson of Mae (the late Edward) Olson of Mahomet, IL and Eleanor (the late Meyer) Reznik of Phoenix, AZ; fond nephew of Esther (Steve) Castor of Grand Junction, CO, Linda (John) Haight of Elgin, IL, Karl (Carol) Olson of Mahomet, IL, Alvin (Judyth) Reznik of Phoenix, AZ and Sheldon (Carol) Reznik of Oklahoma City, OK; devoted cousin of many.
Michael allowed us a glimpse of true perfection of the spirit, the highest distinction of individuality, and the endlessness of love that only his heart could contain. We were truly blessed with his life.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 7, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant). Friends and family may call one hour prior to service time. Memorials in Michael’s name may be made to Jewish Family and Children Services or Handmaker Geriatric Services for the Aged. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SMITH, Raymond C. J., 62, of Tucson, died July 2, 1996. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 1996 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Interment will be in the Arizona National Veteran’s Cemetery. Services directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), 327-6341.
STRASBURG, Virginia Harrison Falvey, died on July 2, 1996 in Walnut Creek, CA. Born September 9, 1907 in Tucson, she was the widow of Arthur T. Strasburg and the mother of Thomas T. (Susie), Paul A. and Virginia Liljefelt (Jim). She is also survived by daughter-in-law, Kate Strasburg; and six grandchildren, Kristyn and Kendra, Greg and Laura, and Alan and Erik Liljefelt. She came from an Arizona pioneer family and graduated from Tucson High School in 1926. She was president of her class in 1924, 1925, and 1926. Until recently she was a lifelong Tucson resident. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Healing Environments, a non-profit organization dedicated to the relief of suffering of the terminally ill. They are located at 451 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301.
VANDESTREEK, Lucile, 83, passed away at Ogden Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 3, 1996 following a stroke. She was born May 5, 1913 in Springvale, Wisconsin, a daughter of Herman and Anna Hinkamp. Lucile lived the past five months of her life under 24-hour care at the Ogden home of her daughter. She was a previous resident of Tucson, Arizona. Prior to retirement, Lucile and Van, her husband of 54 years, resided in Valley City, North Dakota. Lucile was pre-deceased by her husband in 1994, both parents, and a brother. Lucile is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Olsen of Ogden, Utah; son, Robert (Bonnie) Vandestreek of Tucson, Arizona; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Lucile was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Tucson, Arizona. Memorial Services will be conducted at the Community United Methodist Church, 163 West 4800 South, Ogden, Utah on Monday, July 8, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Per Lucile’s wishes, cremation was performed under the direction of Lindquist’s Crematory. Her ashes will be spread across the Tucson mountains to join her husband in his final resting place. For information on Memorial Services in Tucson contact ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson. It is suggested donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association of America.
HAUGH, John H., 85, died Tuesday, July 2, 1996. Mr. Haugh was born in Clinton, OH November 1, 1910 and has resided in Arizona for the past 58 years. He is survived by one son, the Reverend William (Nancy) Haugh of Tucson. Daughter, Emilie G. Haugh-Schell (Gerald R. Schell) of Tucson. Brother, Lou (Salli) Haugh of Paradise Valley, AZ. Grandchildren, John (Sarah) Haugh of Durham, NC and Margaret E. Patterson of Tucson. Also survived by several nieces and one nephew. Memorial Services will be held at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 No. Campbell at River Road, Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Peter Cheney. The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army or the Primavera Foundation in the name of John H. Haugh. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
YUBETA, Francisco (Chico), 94, died July 2, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by sons, Frank Jr. (Elvia) Rio Rico, AZ, Cristobal (Adela) Tucson, AZ, Arturo (Joy) Sylmar, CA; daughters, Connie (Fred) Escalante, Gloria Yubeta Sylmar, CA. Also survived by sister Adelaida Knox of San Diego, CA and nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 1996 at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood, Tucson, AZ.
CAMPA, Bracamonte Angel, 84, of Mammoth, AZ, passed away July 1, 1996. Preceded in death by wife Celia Soto Campa. Survived by daughters, Olivia (Arturo) Martinez, Norma (Roy) Aguilar, Yolanda (Blas) Hernandez, Carolina (Salvador) Paz, Christina (Ruben) Aguilar, Angelina Campa; sister, Maria Riveria; brother, Jose Campa; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 1996 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 122 W. Church Dr., Mammoth, AZ with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday, July 6, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family gratefully gives thanks to surviving families Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrera (nephew), Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Juarez (niece Titi), Henry Soto (brother-in-law) and Oscar and Dalia (sister-in-law) Ruiz and family. A special thanks to all the staff at Northwest Hospital. Angel worked at various mines in Arizona for 48 years and finally retired from Magma Copper in San Manuel, AZ. The family express their love and joy in remembrance of their Dad with the following scripture John 14:20 “At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me and I in you.’ Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HOWARD, Carlos B., 54, of Tucson, passed away July 2, 1996. Survived by Henrietta Fimbres; daughter, Blanca Howard; sons, Carlos Jr., Johnny, Paul, Charlie (Irene) and Richard (Martha) Howard; sisters, Hope (Jaime) Aquino and Rosalie (Eddie) Samorano; brothers, Frank Jr. and Gilbert Howard; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 7, 1996 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, July 8, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JAIMEZ, Victor N., born March 23, 1940, passed away on July 1, 1996. Survived by his children, Victor K. Jr., Albert and his wife Brenda, Darren X., Deborah K., and Jaime W. Jaimez; grandchildren, Darren M. Jaimez, Elberto J. Burruel and Neysa R. Jaimez; brothers, Basilio N., Tomas N., Joe R. and Ted A. Jaimez; sister, Cleofus J. Nevarez. Funeral Service at Cristo Rey Church, New Pascua on Friday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.
MIKLES, Claretta, 84, of Tucson, died July 2, 1996. Survived by daughter, Norma Jean Stohlmann of Tucson; and son, Robert L. Vasey of FL; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services Friday 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Pastor Norman L. State officiating. Interment will be private.
TURNER, Nellie I., 77, of Tucson, died July 2, 1996. Survived by daughters, Frances Maxwell of Tucson, L. Lavern Futrell of TX, Barbara I. Manzanares of TX; brother, Charles Tibbs of TN; and sister, Ruth McAllister of TN; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday 10:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), with interment to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), 327-6341.
WEST, Shirley, 83, of Tucson, died July 1, 1996. Survived by son, Ira West of Glendale, CA; and daughter, Roberta West of New York City, NY. Graveside Services Friday 12:00 noon Temple Emanu-El Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BORN, Gene Jackson, 73, daughter of William Ellis and Mary (Headley) Jackson, eldest of five. Loving sister of Susan Jackson, Joe Jackson and sister-in-law Jane Jackson; aunt of Jenny Andes and Jeff Jackson; great-aunt of Matthew and Tyler Ander. Born in West Jefferson, Ohio April 20, 1923. Moved to Tucson, Arizona in December, 1945 and to Groom Creek in August of 1993. She was a professional executive secretary and assistant to the President of Old Tucson for 18 years. Gene loved music and it was her constant companion. She was an aircraft pilot obtaining her private pilots license in 1945. She was a devoted family person – her family was her life. In her retirement she was an avid and excellent cook. Gene was a longtime member of St. Phillip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church in Tucson and more recently attended St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Prescott. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 1:00 p.m. July 4, 1996, Fr. James Gere and Fr. Jack May officiating. Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, 1-800-936-2221.
