CRUZ, Fred, 72, of Tucson, passed away June 28, 1996. Preceded in death by sister, Victoria Martinez. Survived by sister, Mary G. Zazuetua; brother, Ernesto Cruz; also survived by nephews, Ernie, Raymond Martinez; nieces, Roseanna Manriques and Rosemary Trinidad. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 1996 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GOMEZ, Gerardo O., born June 5, 1927, passed away June 28, 1996. Survived by wife, Maria; two daughters, Mary Ann Maldonado and Christina Sanchez; two sisters, Mercy Nunez and Maria Jesus Sanchez; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Mr. Gomez was a retired welder from Pima County. Visitation Tuesday, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Church with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret’s Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Pennie L., 54, of Tucson, passed June 28, 1996. Survived by husband, Rev. Dr. M. Clarence Griffin of Tucson; six children; and one sister, Nadine Turner of CA. Services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 2403 S. Martin, Rev. L. L. Smith of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Phoenix, AZ, officiating. Friends may call Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Burial will follow services at South Lawn Cemetery.
HEATHERLY, Ms. Willie Ura, 85, of Prescott, died June 29, 1996. Survivors include: son, Bobby Heatherly of Birmingham, Al; daughters, Patricia Oravetz of Long Beach, CA and Shirley A. Heatwole of Prescott, AZ; sisters, Ann Cole of Tucson and Bonnie Mullens of Spring Valley, AZ; brother, Martin Duke of Van Alstyne, TX; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Ms. Heatherly moved to Bisbee, AZ in 1928 from Texas. She had resided in the Tucson and Phoenix area since that time. Graveside Services will be at Evergreen Cemetery 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 with Naomi #4 Rebekah Lodge officiating. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
JURY, Delia R., 75, a resident of Tucson since 1967, passed on June 28, 1996. Born April 20, 1921 in Casa Grande, AZ. She has been a lifetime resident of Arizona. She is survived by her beloved family of four children: sons, Carlos A. Jury, Jr. and wife Wanda, Salvador Jury and wife Kristen, both of Tucson; daughters, Almah Dehlia Jury of Hayward, CA, Patricia Jury of Tucson; one sister, Alicia Valencia of Nogales, AZ; grandchildren, Carlos A. Jury III, Adam, Travis and Shelby Jury, all of Tucson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos in 1975. They were married for 27 years. Mrs. Jury and her family have been parishioners of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church since 1967. A Memorial Scripture Service will be held Monday, July 1, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima. A Rosary will be recited at Carroons Mortuary in Nogales, AZ Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nogales, AZ. Interment will follow at the Nogales City Cemetery. Surviving relatives in Nogales include the families of S.R. Alicia Valencia, Josefina Marshall, Marta Arana and Norma Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Jury were both from Arizona pioneer families and were longtime residents of Nogales, AZ prior to moving to Tucson. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PELAAR, Arthur, 87, of Gower, MO, formerly of Tucson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 1996 at the Gower Convalescent Center. He was born August 17, 1908 to Peter and Nellie (Zylstra) Pelaar in Kalamazoo, MI. Art grew up and attended school in Tucson, moving to Gower this year. In 1936, he was united in marriage to Doris Garrison, who preceded him in death in 1962. In 1965 he was united in marriage to Mabel Hunnemuller, who preceded him in death in 1989. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son Gerald Pelaar in 1990 and one brother James Pelaar in 1981. Art worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and later worked for Sears Roebuck & Co. for over 25 years, both in Tucson, retiring in 1972. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #385 in Tucson. Art is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Fran Pelaar of Gower, MO; six grandchildren, Troy, Megaan, Matthew, Don, Dache and Sheri; five great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Lynn Hodson of Tucson; other relatives and many friends. Art enjoyed people and never met a person who didn’t like him. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until Service time Wednesday.
STREICH, Raymond Daniel. As he slept in the early morning hours of June 29, 1996, Raymond Daniel Streich went peacefully to Heaven. He was born January 22, 1909 in Emporium, PA and was the youngest of nine children of Melchoir and Katherine Kehrli Streich.
He was past Chairman of Boy Scout Pack 91, and was elected in 1956 to the first five year term on the Sunnyside School Board. He retired in 1972 after 21 years of employment with Hughes Aircraft, and was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Always the loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Jane Streich; one son, Kenneth Michael (Mickey) Streich; one daughter, Janet Ellen (Douglas Sr.) Bell; three grandchildren, Douglas C. Bell, Jr., David Michael Streich and Sheri (David) Himes; and one great-grandchild, David Chrystian Himes. He will also be missed by a number of nieces and nephews.
A host of friends will mourn the man who touched their lives in his caring and thoughtful way.
Memorial Services will be held July 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Trinity Presbyterian Church Chapel. The family requests no flowers, but remembrances to the Heart Association in his name will be appreciated.
SUMMERVILLE, Jack Emerson, 70, died June 29, 1996. Husband of Joyce Summerville; father of Lynn Krause of Phoenix, AZ, Stephen Summerville of Cave Creek, AZ and J. Philip (Barbara) Summerville of Vail, AZ; grandfather of Nick Krause, Nicole Mason, Stephanie and Jessica Summerville. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Carnegie/Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh and retired from Calgon Corp. after 39 years of service. He was also a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Graveside Service at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at TMP, East Lawn Cemetery with Chaplain Christine R. Albany officiating. Friends may call from noon to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BOHRER, Benjamin F., 92, died June 28, 1996. Husband of Leona Bohrer of Tucson; father of Benjamin Bohrer, Jr. of PA and Alice Moise of PA and Barbara Phluger of NM. No services planned at this time. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CARRELL, Darren Scott, Sr., 32, died Friday, June 14, 1996. Survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Linnette, Darren Jr. and Clayton of Oracle Junction; parents, Dan and Linnette; brothers, Daniel and Andrew; nephews, Steven and John, all of Glendale. Memorial to be held at Saddlebrook Fire Station Saturday, July 6 at 4:00 p.m. Memorial Fund for children’s education, c/o the Golder Ranch Fire Dept., Catalina, AZ.
CHEUNG YEE, Yim Fong, 79, of Tucson, died June 27, 1996. Survived by daughter, Pui Chun Yee (Gar Teong) Gee of Tucson; sister, Cheung Wai Fong of OK; grandchildren, Alan (Jana), Debra (Tony), all of Tucson, Yvonne (Buck) of Scottsdale, Warren (Louise) of Flagstaff, Kim (Jonathan) of HI, Irvin and Kevin (Angela) of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Brandon, Briana and Alec; also nieces and nephews. Call EVERGREEN MORTUARY at 888-7470 for service arrangements. Friends may call Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
FIGUEROA, Daniel “G-Man’, 22, of Tucson, passed away June 19, 1996. Son of Danny “Ebop’ (Linda) Matas and Mary (Ben) Figueroa; father of Lisette and Felipe; brother of Anthony Ray, Antonio, Eric, Robert, Dannelle, Vanessa, Rochelle and Regana; grandson of Ruth Ortiz, Maria Sanchez; great-grandson of Hortencia Garcia; nephew of Roy “Doc’ (Rosie), Raymond “Bird’, Raoul “Fuzzy’, Eddie “Wolf-Gang’, Ruth “Baruth’, Amelia (Carl), Alex (Helen), Nora, Mario and Miguel “Beetle’; also survived by many cousins and other numerous relatives. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 30, 1996 at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave., from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, July 1, 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.
FLORES, Margaret Gomez, 87, of Tucson, died June 28, 1996. Survived by sons, John Ruben Flores of Houston, TX, Jerry David Flores of Hesperia, CA: daughters, Mary Marquez of Hesperia, CA and Evelyn Rodriguez of Pomona, CA. Services will be held in Pomona, CA with arrangements by Todd’s Memorial Chapel, 570 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pomona. Local arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
FOGLE, Albert J., 83, died June 27, 1996. Father of James W. Fogle and Patricia Zulkofske, both of Tucson; father-in-law of Jennifer Fogle of Tucson; two grandchildren, John Zulkofske and Natasha Fogle also survive. Mr. Fogle was preceded in death by wife, Frances. He was formerly of Coram, NY. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., with Msgr. Thomas Cahalane officiating. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 1 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 1 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAGGERTY, Harold F. “Bud’, 77, of Tucson, beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa and uncle, died peacefully June 27, 1996 after a recurrent bout with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret; daughter, Teresa of Chandler; son, Andrew (Julie) of Peoria; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Brooke and Kyle. He also leaves behind four sisters, Kay Paultanis, Mary Daniels and Ann Lefebvre of Detroit, Margaret James of Phoenix; brother, Lee Haggerty of Detroit; 15 nephews and 17 nieces and many other friends and relatives whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Rose and Andrew Haggerty. Mr. Haggerty was a decorated WWII veteran who served in the Air Force in Europe, a past president of the local chapter of the Arizona Society of Practicing Accountants. A 45 year member of the B.P.O. Fraternal Order of Elks, a charter member of the Tucson Golf League, longtime member of the Tucson Bowling Assoc., and a proud fan of the Arizona Wildcats. He was a generous, good-humored and intelligent man whose kindness, grace and wisdom will be missed by all who knew him. Friends and relatives may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 9:15 a.m. Monday, July 1 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., with Father Mike Stallings officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tucson Branch or the St. Ambrose Parish. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KERR, Thomas Howard, died on June 27, 1996 at the age of 54. Mr. Kerr was born in Morenci, AZ, on August 13, 1941. He attended Flowing Wells High School where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in football, basketball and track. He attended the University of Arizona, graduating with a degree in Agri-business in 1965.
He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and served as an alumni advisor for many years. He was a member of the University track team and was the first Wildcat to break the 15 foot barrier in the pole vault event. Throughout his life, he was an avid supporter of the University of Arizona athletics.
Following graduation, Kerr worked briefly in California for Wells Fargo Bank, but soon returned to Tucson where he worked several years as an insurance agent for College Life Insurance Company of America. In the late 1960's Kerr began building custom homes in the Tucson Mountain Foothills. Over a period of more than 20 years, he built more than 100 homes, successfully producing modern lifestyle homes while preserving the peace and beauty of the desert foothills.
Kerr was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Kerr; and is survived by his father, Thomas Hill Kerr; and uncles, Toliver Kerr, Amos and Douglas Chenowth; and aunts, Leola Kerr, Ruby Palmer, LaDorna, Irene, Ola and Frances Chenowth; and many loving cousins and friends. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 8090 N. Northern Ave. Viewing at 9:00 a.m. followed by services at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 1, 1996.
KRITCHEVSKY, Elise E., 72, of Tucson, Arizona died June 20, 1996. Survived by husband, Dr. Theodore H. Kritchevsky of Tucson; daughter, Gina Kritchevsky (Kenneth Jackson) of Tucson; son, William (Chris) Kritchevsky of Gurney, IL; sister, Peggy White of Philadelphia, PA; grandson, Daniel. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., with Stephanie Aaron officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
LOPEZ, Carol C. “Tota’, passed away peacefully on June 27, 1996. Did you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God. He gives strength to the weary but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Isiah 40. Loving wife to Vicente A. Lopez; sweet mother to Susan (Pat) McDonagh, Sylvia Hernandez, Vince Lopez, Jr., Rita (Richard) Robles, Lino (Margie) Lopez; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister and five brothers. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 30, 1996 TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m with Vesper service at 7:00 p.m. and Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, July 1, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
