HAMMOND, Bill, 57, of Tucson, died October 3, 1996. Survived by wife, Regina of Tucson; mother, Margaret Hammond of College Place, WA; sons, James (Jennifer) Hammond of Colorado Springs, CO, Steven (June) Hammond of Fredericksburg, VA; daughters, Lori (Scott) Swartsfager of Minot, ND, Kim (Deane) Graves of Bolivar, MO; stepchildren, Erika Jarem of Arlington, Va, Lynette Jarem of Austin, TX, Marilina Cabrera and Daniel Cabrera, both of Tucson; sister, Beverly Hale of Kennewick, WA; and 12 grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Karl Howard Hammond. Services Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon, with Pastor John Aker officiating. Private interment Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorials may be made to ALS Association-Southern Arizona Chapter, 1601 W. St. Mary’s Rd, Tucson, 85745. The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent, one from the other.
LADO, Stephen R., 53 years old, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 4, 1996 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Ohio, Mr. Lado has resided in Tucson since 1979. Loving husband and best friend of Barbara Lado of Tucson. Devoted father of Kimberlee Lado and Josh Lado both at home. Dear son of Stephen F. Lado and the late Stella Lado. Dear brother of Maryann (John) Barno of Tucson. Also surviving are nephews John Barno IV of Chandler and Joseph Barno of Flagstaff. Mr. Lado proudly served as Scout Master of Boy Scout troop 129 of Tucson. Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Visitation on Tuesday, October 8 from 5:00 until the Rosary is recited at 7:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Boy Scout Troop 129 in Tucson in Mr. Lado’s name would be greatly appreciated.
PINNELL, Richard (Dick) Leonard, Sr., Born in Kansas, IL September 3, 1930 and entered into rest October 5, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty of Tucson; four children, Vicki (John) McCoy of Tucson, Ricki (Roy) Ray of Phoenix, Richard (Debbie) Pinnell Jr. of Tucson, and Patricia Pinnell of Tucson; one ”adopted” son, Jeffrey McCarthy of Tucson; three grandchildren, John (Brenda) McCoy Jr. of Tucson, Jeffrey and Shaundra Pinnell of Kansas; two great grandsons of Tucson; one sister and two brothers also of Tucson. A resident of Tucson since 1948, ”Dick”, was a retired businessman who had been a long time member of the automotive community in Tucson. Dick was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and supported numerous charities throughout his lifetime. He was a father figure to many and had the reputation of ”never meeting a stranger”. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, October 8, 1996 at 7 o’clock in the evening at Moose Lodge No. 1964 at 925 E. Bilby Rd. (Park and Bilby) in Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Arizona, 2819 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ.Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
RUIZ, Rosa, of Tucson, passed away October 5, 1996. Preceded in death by her brother, Rafael Vidal. Survived by daughter, Mary Tellez; sons, Filiberto Barreras (Mary) and Ernesto Barreras (Sonia); sister, Armida Vidal; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. Family suggests donations be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund.
WILSON, Valari Anne, age 16, of Tucson, died October 5, 1996. She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Ann Wilson. She is survived by father Roy (Bettye Walthall) Wilson; brothers Marcus and Russell (Janelle) Wilson; grandparents Marvin and Wanda Binkley and Marcus and Madelon Wilson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Valari was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6th Ward. She attended Tucson Oro Seminary and had attained the Young Womens in Excellence Award. She graduated from Cross Middle School and was a junior at CDO High School, where she was an Honor Student. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 7, 1996. Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 1996 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6th Ward, 939 W. Chapala Dr., with Bishop Fred Hyatt officiating. Burial will follow at Binghamton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Capt. Norman J. Waecker, Jr., Pediatrics Infectious Disease Dept. Balboa Naval Medical Ctr. 34800 Bob Wilson Dr., San Diego, CA 92134-5000.
RAYA, Ursula (nee Hartmann), went to be home with her Lord, October 5, 1996 after years of suffering. Ursula was born in Germany April 27, 1938 and came to the U.S. in 1958. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Miguel Raya. She is survived by her son, Michael Raya; daughter, Faye (Joseph) Norman; mother and stepfather, Elfriede and Daniel Nonnemaker. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, with Pastor Jim Brumme officiating, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until time of service, Wednesday at the mortuary. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Missions Program of Christ Community Church, 7801 E.Kenyon Dr. Tucson, AZ 85710.
VANERKA, Joseph A., 84, of Tucson, born October 18, 1911 in Chicago, IL, died October 5, 1996 in Tucson. Graduated from the University of Illinois in 1933 and moved to Tucson in December 1944. Began his career as a custom homebuilder in 1946 and retired in 1972. He is survived by daughter, Lynne Jackson of Tucson; grandsons, Matthew (Kathleen) Clements of Los Angeles, CA and Michael Clements of Manhattan Beach, CA; and sister Helen Fayette of Tucson. Preceded in death by wife, Alice and brother, Charles. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Lute Olson Basketball Camp, University of Arizona, Men’s Basketball Office, McKale Center, Tucson, AZ 85721 Attention: Camp Director or charity of donors choice. Private Services to be held by the family.
YACKMAN, John, age 78, died October 6, 1996, retired Major, United States Air Force. Predeceased by Marie Yackman, survived by wife, Ruth Yackman; daughters, Jacqueline Sinnett of Denver, CO, Althea Critchlow of Madison, AL, and Nina Graves of Tucson, AZ; and grandsons, Anthony and David. Also survived by beloved RABBIT. Graveside Services with Military Honors at Ft. Huachuca on October 9, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
BURLINI, Alfred H., 63, of Tucson, died October 3, 1996. Survived by wife, Cynthia; children, Sean (Toni) Alexander, Stacy Alexander and Michael Burlini; brother, Valmor Burlini, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Pima at Swan. Friends may call Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341.
COPELAND, Mattie L., 67, of Tucson, passed away October 1, 1996. She was born January 15, 1929 in Butler, AL. Survived by husband, Rev. Zollie Z. Copeland, Sr.; children, Clement (Naomi), Harold (Joette), Ronald, Deborah, Fred (Cheryl), Zollie Jr. (Lannette); sisters, Inez of Louisville, KY and Lucille (Joe) of Mobile, AL; brother, George (Hattie) Phinney of Port Arthur, TX; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild also survive. ”As long as you care, we will never die”by Joseph H. Pulliam. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 7, 1996 at Phillips Chapel, 122 W. 4th. Interment to follow at TMP, South Lawn. One hour visitation prior to service at the Church. Also friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Sunday, October 6 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CRAIN, Robert William, 36, of Tucson, died October 3, 1996. Survivors include, loving parents, Margaret and Jack Crain; sisters, Betty (Brian) Ponikvar, Sue (Hank) Braun; brother, John (Patty) Crain; niece, Jennifer Smith; nephews, Justin Ponikvar and John Michael Crain. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 6, 1996. Graveside Services will be at South Lawn Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. on October 7, 1996. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Assn. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
EARLE, Hiram W., 93, of Tucson, died September 30, 1996. Survived by wife, Lillian; and son, Douglas, both of Tucson. US Army Retired and Sabbar Shriner. Memorial Services only will be held 7 October, 1996, 2:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., and will be conducted by the Masonic Lodge. All friends welcome.
HAMMOND, Bill, 57, of Tucson, died October 3, 1996. Survived by wife, Regina of Tucson; mother, Margaret Hammond of College Place, WA; sons, James (Jennifer) Hammond of Colorado Springs, CO, Steven (June) Hammond of Fredericksburg, VA; daughters, Lori (Scott) Swartsfager of Minot, ND, Kim (Deane) Graves of Bolivar, MO; stepchildren, Erika Jarem of Arlington, Va, Lynette Jarem of Austin, TX, Marilina Cabrera and Daniel Cabrera, both of Tucson; sister, Beverly Hale of Kennewick, WA; and 12 grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Karl Howard Hammond. Services Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon, with Pastor John Aker officiating. Private interment Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorials may be made to ALS Association-Southern Arizona Chapter, 1601 W. St. Mary’s Rd, Tucson, 85745. The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent, one from the other.
KING, Byron L., 72, died October 2, 1996. Husband of June King; father of John (Susan) King; son of Bernice Ziman, all of Tucson; grandfather of David and Kayti; great-grandfather of Halley; brother of Patti Harvey of CA; and uncle of many nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law also survive. He was in the 99th Motor Battalion WWII veteran. He was also one of the founders of Bonsi Club in Cottonwood, also a member of the Organic Club in Cottonwood. He sponsored soccer clubs here in Tucson for many years, a Boy Scout leader and a member of Mountain View Methodist Church in Cottonwood. Mr. King owned the King Cash Register Co. for 15 years. Private services will be held. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ORTIZ, Guillermo G., 91, of Tucson, passed away October 1, 1996. Preceded in death by sons, George and Guillermo Jr. Ortiz.Survived by daughters, Teresa (Richard) Ochoa and Maria Louisa (Arturo) Quiroz; sons, Jesus (Mercy) Ortiz and Arturo (Flora) Ortiz; sister, Belen Ortiz Bracamonte; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6, 1996 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, October 7, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SMALLWOOD, Oscar S., 65, died October 3, 1996. Husband of Jennie L. Smallwood of Tucson; father of Philip N., Jason A.Smallwood, both of Tucson and Mitzy Noisette, Sharon Tracey and Michael T. Smallwood, all of FL; brother of Troy (Ruth) Smallwood of FL, Thelma Sprinkles of IN and Duncan Smallwood of VA; several grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by parents Walter and Nancy Smallwood and brothers Charlie and Willie Smallwood. He was a member of DAV Chapter 1, Tucson and VFW Post 549 of Tucson. He was an army veteran of 23 years, serving two terms in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 7, 1996 at Pantano Southern Baptist Church, 225 S. Pantano Rd., with Pastor Glenn Foster officiating. Interment to follow at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, Tucson 85712 would be appreciated.
TOOMBS, Gerald J., 58, of Tucson, passed away September 30, 1996. He is survived by his mother, Mona Toombs of Tucson; sister, Teena Cross of San Diego, CA; niece; Veronica Cross of San Diego, CA; nephew, Bernard Leigh Thomas U.S. Army; grandniece and grandnephew. A Memorial will be held in conjunction with Sunday Church Service October 6, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at the Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 West 23rd Street, with Pastor John Fife officiating. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to the Deacons Fund at Southside Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
YOUNG, Vera G., born January 18, 1926 in Cape Elsie, North Carolina, died October 3, 1996 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther H. Young. Mrs. Young was a resident of Tucson, Arizona. Survived by three daughters, Joyce Poythress of Atlanta, GA, Anne Graf, of Tucson, Ariz, and Lynn Scofield of Spring, TX; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside Services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at The Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive, Klein, Texas 77379, 1-173-320-2674.
BLACKWELL, Louis Franklin, died October 1, 1996. Louis F. Blackwell was born in Greene County Missouri September 11, 1910. He has been a Tucson resident since 1992. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Redfearn Blackwell; one daughter, Jean Ann Blackwell-Miller; her husband, Dean J. Miller; two grandchildren, Julianne Blackwell and Joel Mahan, all of Tucson; and one sister, Mary Francis Stockstill (Mrs. Ralph), of Springfield, MO. Services and burial will be in Springfield, MO. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BOURASSA, Wilfred A., of Catalina, died September 29, 1996. He was a painter at Copper Mining. He is survived by his wife, Edith; children, Judy Holben, Stephan Bourassa, Karen Radcliffe, Cheryl Belcher; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, William A. Bourassa; sister, Rita Dalrymple. Mr. Bourassa was the fire chief of the Flowing Wells Volunteer Fire Department from 1964 to 1974, and WWII Veteran in the U.S. Army serving in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday, October 3, 1996. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, October 3, 1996 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery.
BURR, Sherwood P. M.D., died October 2, 1996. A webfoot from Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon and Oregon Medical School. He served in the Army Air Force from 1941 to 1946 as an M.D. and was with a bomb group on Guam. He took his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. He came to Tucson in 1949. He was the president of the Southwest Ophthalmology Association, belonged to the Tucson Rotary Club since 1955, organized the doctors band that played for Tucson Medical Center Hospital shows, and volunteered his time at the Veteran's Hospital. Survived by his wife, Mary Anne; daughter, Minda Burr; sons, Sherwood Zachary and Bradley Brien; granddaughters, Megan and Maryanne; and grandson, Sherwood Lloyd. In celebration of Sherwood’s life there will be an open house for dear friends Saturday, October 5 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the family home.Memorial donations to your favorite charity.
