LUTES-BLUNCH, Alma J., 88, of Tucson and Alaska, died October 14, 1996. Mother of Elizabeth L. Stapleton of Sedona, AZ, Mary L. Cullison of Tucson; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Scripture Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Odilia Church Thursday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Tucson 85712. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Wednesday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
MEDOFF, David M., 83, of Tucson, passed away October 14, 1996. Survived by wife, Teresa; sons, Donald Medoff of Tucson and Dan Long of Houston, TX; daughters, Stephanie Raign of Dallas, TX, Diane Medoff of Tucson, Susan Tully of Tucson and stepdaughter, Diana Prieto of Tucson; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Claire Goldberg of Springfield, PA. Private services were held. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
RIVERA, Richard Benitez, Sr., 78, of Tucson, passed away October 14, 1996.Survived by wife, Mercy V.; five children, Mary Lou (Arthur) Martinez, Barbara Marquez, Lydia V. Rivera, Richard B.(Cecilia) Rivera, Jr., Aurelia Rivera, all of Tucson; seven grandchildren, Arthur (Lisa) III of Atlanta, GA, Michael and Georgina of Chandler, AZ, Philip, Georgeanne, Raquel, and Richard III; and one great-grandchild, Christopher. Also survived by brother, Alfonso Rivera of El Paso, TX; half-sister, Antagracia Hernandez of Fresno, CA; and late brother, Gilbert Rivera of Miami, AZ. He was born in Miami, AZ, on December 10, 1917 and was a graduate of Arizona Deaf and Blind School. He was a retired Plumber from Arizona Pipe, Trade Local #741. Our grateful thanks to his doctor, Carondelet Medical Group Staff, St. Joseph’s Carondelet Transitional Care Unit, St. Mary’s Carondelet Emergency, ICU, Pharmacy, and Staff and Carondelet Hospice Holy Family. Also our special thanks to his RNs for the comfort and support. To our one and only Home Health Nurse we give you 'Hugs and Kisses'. Our sincere thanks for all the love and support given from all our special friends, co-workers and families. Thanks to all! From the Rivera Family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Richard B. Rivera, Sr. to Carondelet Hospice Holy Family In-Patient Unit, 1802 W. St. Marys Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745-2619. Private services will be held. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
SCHULZ, Julia Ann, 28 years old, died Tuesday, October 15, 1996 in Tucson.Survived by parents, Florinda Ramos of Tucson, Glenn Schulz of Mossine, WI; two sons, Damian Schulz and Tevan Marshall of Tucson, AZ; one daughter, Jazzy Marshall of Tucson; one brother, David Schulz of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Lupe Ramos of Tucson; two step-brothers, Bradley and John Schulz of Mossine, WI. Mass for Julia Schulz will be said Thursday, October 17, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert, Scripture Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. 881-0338.
SMALZER, Allie Ingrid, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 82, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, died October 13, 1996. Survived by her husband, Joseph Smalzer; daughter, Ina Smalzer; sons, Ronald (Mireya) William and Joseph (Julie) Smalzer; brother, Bill Peltomaa; grandchildren, Elin (Joel) Menk, Kane, Claire, Joey and Christina; great-grandson, Tyler; and former daughter-in-law, Margret Smalzer. Funeral Services and burial will be in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Local arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ.
VALENCIA, Eugene Gallardo, 53, of Tucson, passed away October 13, 1996 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born January 5, 1943, the first of five children. He is survived by his loving wife, Isabel V. Valencia; mother, Romona G. Valencia; sisters, Julia C. Gonzales, Linda C. Rivera, Teresa Jose; brother, Edwardo Cruz; children, Eugene, Jr. (Becky) of Phx, Rene, Sandy (Larry), Norma, Lisa, Tina (Adolpho), Placido, and Grace all of Tucson. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 1996 at Santa Rosa Mission (De Lima), 2015 N. Calle Centro. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 18, 1996, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Rosa Mission (De Lima). Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary and Chapels.
CURTRIGHT, Carl Brooks, 70, a 16 year resident of Tucson, passed away October 13, 1996. Survived by loving wife, Nadine; children, Carrol (Gary) McQuade of Laramie, WY, Joyce (Richard) Becker of Loveland, CO, Steve (Zoe) Curtright of Laramie; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert of Cheyenne, WY and Raymond of Tucson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Curtright served in the US Navy and the Air National Guard in Cheyenne during World War II. He served as treasurer of the Catalina Remote Control Modeler’s Club and was and active member of the Northwest Brethren Chapel. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, at Northwest Brethren Chapel, 505 W. Hardy with Pastor David L. West officiating. Graveside Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, at Greenhill Cemetery, Laramie, with Pastor Emery Hurd of Cheyenne Brethren Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwest Brethren Chapel. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
DREVYANKO, Darlene V., 69, of Tucson, passed away October 12, 1996. Survived by children, Deborah Croffoot, Terry Garland (Antoinette) Graham; grandchildren, Karla Michelle Croffoot, Wendy Ann Graham and Kimberlie Suzanne Graham; and great-grandchild, Coty. Also survived by brothers, Raymond, Jack and Ed Massie; and a sister, Eileen St. Ores; and mother, Mabel Massie. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Drevyanko and a son, Jeffery Lynn Graham. Memorial Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, 7 E.University Blvd. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
GALVAN, Cruz R., 25, died October 13, 1996. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
GRAUL, Bertha Helen, age 99 of Tucson, died October 10, 1996. Survivors include one grandniece, Madeline Sexton of LA and many friends at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Graveside Services will be at Eastlawn Cemetery 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, 1996 with Rev. Martin Abraham officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GREENBERG, Larry, died Wednesday, October 9, 1996 of lymphoma. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. October 19, 1930, Larry moved to Tucson in 1976. His legacy lives on in his children, Laura, Robert (a.k.a. Hank). Marsha, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Ben and Anna, the mother of his three children, Bernice. Brother Ben and wife Joan and close friend Andrea. His nearly sixty-six years on earth were always a passionate adventure. He was a teacher and school administrator for forty years; most recently at Duffy Elementary School, a restaurant owner (The Meeting Place), a musician, a supreme armchair sports fanatic and political pundit. He will be intensely missed by his family and friends, especially when they have a question no one else can answer because of his encyclopedic mind and his intuitive wisdom. A memorial celebration is scheduled Sunday, November 10, 1996. Call 298-2907 for details.
HAYES, Norma J., 73, of Tucson, died October 10, 1996. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Floyd Hayes, Sr. Survived by sons, John W. (Betty) Hayes of Tucson and Richard Floyd (Ruth) Hayes, Jr. of Denver, CO; daughter, Donna (Tracy) Jufer of Tucson; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald, Charles, Daniel Daigler; and sister, Helen Piskor, all of NY. Private services were held. Burial was in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HERRING, Raymond W. Born August 3, 1933 to Raymond and Irene Herring in Eagle Pass, Texas. Survived by three daughters, Karina Stewart, Laura Herring, Rita Herring; brothers, Edgar Herring, Morris Herring; sisters, Madelle Anderson, Gloria Meissner. Mr. Herring was a Agronomal Engineer working in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico for the past 35 years. An avid bullfighting aficionado and participating fan he was an active member of the Club Taurino de los Mochis. Mass will be offered Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. at 9:00 a.m. Interment to take place at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
KEELING, Katie Lee, formerly of Salida, CO, went to be with the Lord October 14, 1996. She was born November 17, 1898 in Corsicana, TX. She was the widow of William T. Keeling, who preceded her in death in 1973. Survived by son, Bill (Jackie) Keeling and daughter, Doris Watters, all of Tucson, AZ; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen and Betty Starbuck of Salida, CO. She was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Allen Watters. She has eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. Mrs. Keeling’s life was a great adventure filled with excitement, purpose and power. Her disposition was like sunshine, she was full of energy, laughter, cuteness and style and a woman of great faith. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 1996. Funeral Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Frank Shelt of Casas Adobes Baptist Church officiating. Entombment in Holy Hope Mausoleum will follow.
LEVENSTEIN, Eda P., died on October 13, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her loving husband, Joel Levenstein of Tucson, AZ; niece, Patricia (David) Filippone of Blue Bell, PA; and her nephew, John (Martha) Springett of Fairfax Station, VA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a favorite charity. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
LONTO, Dorothea, 60, passed away October 12, 1996. She will be remembered as a dedicated and faithful wife to (RET.) CMSGT James M. Lonto U.S.A.F. A loving mother to Michael (Laurie) Lonto of Portland, OR and Jean Lonto. By her brother Joseph (Rosemary) Galinis of Succasunna, NJ; her sister-in-law Joyce (Ray) Galinis of Bloomfield, NJ, and as a daughter-in-law to Mary M. Lonto. She was a member of the CWOC of Davis Monthan Base Chapel. And her hobby of donating her hand knitted afghans to various organizations was done from the heart. Visitation Services will be held at 6910 E. Broadway, BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL on Tuesday, October 15, 1996 and Wednesday, October 16, 1996 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Rosary service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be on Thursday, October 17, 1996 at Davis Monthan Air Force Base Chapel at 9:00 a.m. A Graveside Service will follow the funeral at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
NEBE, Kenneth Stanley, 86, a 52 year resident of Tucson, passed away October 12, 1996. Born March 10, 1910 in Lindley, New York. Mr. Nebe retired from the University of Arizona. Survived by his wife, Hazel; son, Dennis (Mary) Nebe; grandchildren, Denise (Terry) Horan, Kent (Liz) Nebe and Christina Nebe; sister-in-law, Janet (Palmer) Miller. A Visitation will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Graveside Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery, Rev. John Miller officiating. In memory of Kenneth Nebe, donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85715.
SMITH, Robert M. Sr., 70, of Tucson, passed away October 13, 1996. Survived by two sons, Robert Jr. (Jacque) Smith of Tucson and Mike Smith of Vancouver, WA; daughters, Valarie Smith of Tucson and Margaret (John) Sandoval of Tucson; companion, Jane Balda; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a member of Elks Lodge in Tucson. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 East Fort Lowell Rd. Entombment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee Rd.
THAYER, Nathan B., 85, a member of a pioneer Arizona mining family, died October 13, 1996. He was born in Phoenix, graduated from Phoenix Union High School, and attended the University of Arizona where he became a Sigma Nu. He was a member of the 20-30 Club and a director of Goodwill Industries. He is survived by Ted and Teresa Thayer and his grandchildren, Johnathan and Katie. Memorial Services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, A.L. Moore and Sons, 333 West Adams Street. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014.
WHITE, George E. 'Whitey' 77, died October 10, 1996. Survived by wife of 49 years, Hannah; daughters, Freddye Johnson and Patricia Rose (David Van Winkle); grandchildren, Jacqueline Greenley, Thomas Rose; Duane Johnson, Collin and Amanda Van Winkle; sister, Ina Langley and brother, Fred White. Whitey was employed at the Pima Co. Automotive Shops for 24 years. Life member of the VFW, past Commander of Post #10008. He served in the China Offensive with the 5th Fighters Group during W.W.II. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your favorite charity.
ATLAS, Louise C., 65 of Tucson, died October 12, 1996. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry M. Atlas. She is survived by children, Emily (Daniel Shuman) Atlas of Dallas, TX, David (Lorie) of Mechanicsburg, PA, Matthew (Diane Neddenriep-Atlas) of Tucson, Joe (Janet Dasner) of Los Angeles, CA, Rachel Atlas of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Julia, Aubrey, Sarah, Johannya, Jacob, Samantha, Christopher and Spencer; sister, Marilyn Druckman and brother, Henry Cohn, both of Philadelphia, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holland Sanctuary (Unitarian Universalist Church) 4831 E. 22nd St. with Stephanie Aaron officiating. Interment will be private. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. 327-6341.
