HORNER, Betty Huston, passed away December 20, 1996 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born January 5, 1922 in Paris, France, Betty devoted her life to her family. Betty was predeceased by her husband, G. Norman Horner and she is survived by her sons John H. Horner (Tucson) and Peter T. Horner (Lancaster, CA) and their families. She will now be reunited with her husband and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and their families. Betty would like to thank all of her friends and members of Handmaker Hospice and Care teams whose thoughts and caring attention during her ordeal were a great source of comfort and strength. At Betty’s request services will be private. Arrangements SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
MARTINEZ, Celia, 74, of Tucson, passed away December 24, 1996. Survived by daughters, Yolanda (Rudy) Delgado, Toni (Rick) Slayton, Maryann (Refugio); sons, Bert (Tillie), Hector (Gloria), David (Margaret); sister, Eva Yturralde; brother, Humberto Soto. Also survived by numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
NIECE, Lorne C., 76, died December 22, 1996. Husband of Helen Niece; father of Gayle Jones of Canada and Gary Charles Niece of Pakistan; brother of Helen Lickman, Ronald and Harold Niece all of Canada; three grandchildren also survive. Masonic Memorial Service, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 27 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Howard Higgins and Oasis #52 F&AM officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of one’s choice. Mr. Niece was a member of many Masonic affiliations. Chaplin of Oasis #52 and Alton Kol Grotto. He was past Monarch of Altan Kol Grotto. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NUNEZ, Olivia Mendoza, 76, died December 22, 1996. Mother of Arthur Bedoya of Tucson, Romelia (Ismael) Duarte of Tucson and Ramona Tafoya of Tucson; sister of John Mendoza of Tucson; grandmother of Gina (Andy) Celix of Tucson, Michael (Sherri) McGraw of Colorado Springs, CO, Alexandra McGraw of Tucson, Mark (Linda) Nunez of Tucson and 28 other grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and many neighborhood children who knew her as Gramma also survive. Mrs. Nunez was preceded in death by her husbands, Ramon Torres and Gustavo Nunez and children Alexander Torres, Nancy Lee Kingery and Leo Torres. She was the proprietor of Tia Olivia’s Tortilla Factory and El Matate Restaurant in Oracle, AZ and was formerly employed at El Torero Restaurant in Tucson. Mrs. Nunez will be greatly missed by all her children and was loved by all. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m.Saturday, December 28th at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 27th at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
SAMANIEGO, Joseph L. 'Buddy' 51, died December 23, 1996. Husband of Rita Samaniego; son of Gladys Samaniego; brother of Jerry (Betsy) Samaniego of Tucson; Judy (John) Metcalf of CA; and Peggy (Gary) Sadler of UT; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles also survive.Memorial Service 1 p.m. Sunday, December 29, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Father Jay Luczak officiating. Mr. Samaniego was a member of VFW Post #4903. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Humane Society of Tucson, 4450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, 85716. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SCOFIELD, Robert I., Sr., 73, of Tucson, died December 22, 1996. Survived by wife, Marion Scofield of Tucson; children, Robert I. Scofield Jr. and Janet Dunn both of Tucson; and two grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
TABER, Mary K., 96, of Tucson, died December 22, 1996. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BROWN, 'Grandma' Betty, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 1996 at age 86. Betty was born in Geff, Illinois on September 13, 1910. She moved from Valparaiso, Indiana to Tucson in 1962. She was a hairdresser in her early years, but is best remembered for her many volunteer activities after her 'retirement'. In her sixties, she was a foster mother for 13 different babies. In her seventies, she was a weekly volunteer at the Beal Center on the University of Arizona campus where she brightened the lives of many students. She was the biological grandmother to four loving grandchildren, but in her church and neighborhood, she was 'Grandma' to hundreds of young people. We were all touched by her example of Christian love and generosity. We learned from her, and we will miss her. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jean and her son, Gerald E. Brown. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Elsie Brown of Jonesboro, AR; her grandchildren, Carol Seyffer (Jurg) of Monument, CO, Sheryl Champlin (Pat) of Little Elm, TX, Gerald E. Brown, Jr. (Jacki) of New Orleans, LA and Terry Brown of Arlington, VA; her sister, Bernice Boor of Los Angeles, CA and her brothers, Lloyd Barnard (Ruth) of O’Fallon, IL, Haskell Barnard (Lubine) of Fairfield, IL, Don Barnard (Margaret) of Fargo, ND and Harold Barnard (Betty) of Geff, IL. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd., Friday, December 27, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. Contributions may be made in Betty’s memory to the Beal Campus Ministry c/o First Baptist Church, 215 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85705.
DYNES, Gwendoline Shirley, 60, passed away December 22, 1996. Survived by husband, Richard; son, Richard L. (Christine) Dynes of Phoenix and Richard’s former wife, Michelle and their children, David and Robert of Tucson; daughters, Shirley Ann Dynes and Patricia 'P.J.' Dynes both of Tucson; sister, Doreen Tolley; brothers, Lionel Trendell and John Trendell all of England. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 1996 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, with Steve Buchanan officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice or to UMC Cancer Center.
FENSTER, George J., 88, Co-Founder, with his wife Kitty, of the Fenster School and the Fenster Ranch Camp, passed away December 22, 1996. Four brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, F. Kitty Fenster of Tucson; son, Kenneth (Mary Vine) Fenster; daughter, Beverly (Larry) Gammon; grandchildren, William (Barbara) Fenster, Jeffrey (Lori) Gammon, Craig (Karen) Gammon, Tami (Jerry) Lucey and 11 great-grandchildren. He was born February 12, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Joseph Fenster and Esther Fenster (a distant cousin). He was a graduate of New York University and Pace Institute of Accounting. In New York, he was the Comptroller for Consolidated Laundries Inc., a laundry holding company. He also owned various investment real estate properties. Moving to Tucson in 1941, he was employed as an accountant by M.M. Sundt Construction Co. and involved in the construction of Marana Air Base (Pinal Air Park) and Ft. Huachuca. Later he was an auditor with Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Co. (Convair), building B-24s and B-29s in Tucson. In 1944, he, together with his wife, Kitty, founded the Fenster Ranch School. He served as Managing Director for many years and was still, at the time of his death, an interested member of the Board of Trustees. During the 55 years he lived in Tucson he served on many civic boards and received numerous local and national awards. After his retirement as the active head of Fenster School he and his wife enjoyed many years of international travel. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, followed by Interment at the Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Handmaker Jewish Services For The Aging, 2221 N. Rosemont, Tucson 85712.
KLASTOW, Barbara Alice Holman, 68, died Friday, December 20, 1996. Born in Chicago, August 20, 1928, moved to Tucson in 1964. She was EKG Technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 15 years. Summer home in Michigan, where she ran an antique shop for 16 years. Survived and greatly missed by husband of 48 years, Leonard M.; daughters, Susan and Bruce Yanusz, Sharon and Paul Hoffman; two sons, Leonard and Lawrence. Also survived by grandchildren, Michael Harter, David Hoffman, Rebecca Hoffman, Lane Klastow, Lindsey Klastow; great-grandchild, Taylor Beck and one on the way. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Her ashes will be taken to Chicago. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
RIVERA, Rosa S., 93, a life time resident of Arizona, passed away December 22, 1996 in Tucson. Born May 1, 1903 in Patagonia, Arizona. Predeceased by her husband, Manuel Rivera and two sons, Mariano and Silverio. Survived by sons, Ramon (Martha), Manuel (Lupe), Pancho (Martha); daughters, Luz (Clemente) Granillo, Refugio (Arnulfo) Borboa and Carmen (Torbio) Norzagaray; 33 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Wenceslagos Villagran; brother, Miguel D. (Carmen) Soto. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial at 1:00 p.m. in Patagonia.
SCHMIT, James A., 77, died December 22, 1996. Preceded in death by wife, Annette Schmit. Survived by children, Ruth Anzinger of IL, James Schmit of CA, Terri Gibson of CA, Victor Schmit of Tucson, Puppet Coachman of CO and Paulette Nelson of IL; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson also survive. Memorial Service, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 26 at Our Lady Queen Of All Saints, 2915 E. 36th Street, with Father Floyd Stromberg officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ABDALLAH, Edmomd E, 72, of Tucson, died December 18, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Judy; brother, Joe Abdallah; sisters, Lorice Vanicky and Evelyn Lance and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 1996. Services and burial will be in New York. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BRAUN, Peggy L., 59, died December 17, 1996. Devoted wife of Dale Braun of Tucson; Beloved mother of Billy D. Gaines of Tucson and Robin L. (Andy) Andre of Prescott; cherished grandmother of Corey Andre and Michelle Andre. She was active in the Tucson Womens Bowling League and the 500 Club. She touched the hearts of all and will be missed by many. Memorial Service 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Pastor Robert Keim officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Cerebral Palsy Fund, would be appreciated.
CAREY, Thomas James, 88, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marguerite Carey of Tucson; a nephew and several cousins. Tom was born August 11, 1908 in Patagonia, AZ. After graduating from Nogales High School, he attended the University of Arizona where he played football for Pop Mckale, he later graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Tom retired from the United States Air Force as a Lt. Colonel, thereafter, he and his wife spent many years ranching in Florida and Virginia, he then returned to his beloved southern Arizona. Graveside Services for family and friends will be at at later date at the De La Ossa family plot at the Lochiel Arizona Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of Arizona.
DELCOSTELLO, Mareno, 82, died December 19 1996. Husband of Elsie DelCostello of Tucson; father of Anthony DelCostello of MT and Philip DelCostello of Tucson; grandfather of Maurice DelCostello and Philip Charles DelCostello; brother of Hugo and Edward DelCostello, Melba Sweeny and Vena Savage. He was an Army veteran of WWII, four years in the US Army 77th division, he was a member of Past Faithful Navigator in the Knights of Columbus Council 1200. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at Our Lady Queen of all Saints, 2915 E. 36th St., with Father Flyod Stromberg officiating. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DESLAURIERS, Gerald, 70 years old, died Saturday, December 14, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Carolyn DesLauriers of Tucson; son, Jerry DesLauriers of Garden Grove, CA; daughter, Yvette Shiparski of Rio Rancho, N.M.; brother, Robert DesLauriers of LaMesa, CA; sister, Carolyn Largent of Denver, CO; five grandchildren. Memorial Services for Mr. DesLauriers will be held December 22, 1996, Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. in the Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway Building Fund, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
GOLDENBERG, Lillian, 94, of Tucson, died December 16, 1996. Survived by daughter, Pearl (Jerry) Leib of Tucson; sister, Esther Guss of North Hollywood, CA; grandchildren, Marc (Peggy) Leib and Steve (Lori) Leib both of Tucson and great-grandson, Adam Leib of Vail, AZ. Graveside Service, Sunday, 12 noon, Evergreen Cemetery, Congregation Anshei Israel Section with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
GORDON, Albert M., 84, passed away December 17, 1996. He was born July 1, 1912 in Albany, NY, son of Max and Jennie Goldfarb. Mr. Gordon served in the Army in WWII. He is survived by his son, Greg Glen Gordon; and daughter, Alberta L. Beatty; two granddaughters, Kimberly Johnson and Christy Butman; and three great-grandsons. Memorial Services will be held at Albert Gordon’s home at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21.
