SAN MARTIN (Campos), Roberto, of Tucson, went to be with Jesus this past Easter weekend. Roberto was a pioneer in Spanish radio and television. As a radio personality he was loved by his many fans and he was always there for his friends. He is survived by his loving children, Patti (John) Lampe, Robert Campos, George Campos, Adela (Robert) Costelow; and his two loving grandchildren, Chase and Cody Lampe. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at Iglesia De Dios Vivo, 4615 South Park. For public care and support in lieu of flowers, contributions can be given to the American Heart Association.
SMAR, Anna E., 85, beloved mother, nana, and great-grandmother entered the Kingdom of Heaven into the Arms of God on Tuesday, April 1, 1997 after a long illness. She came to Tucson 25 years ago following the death of her husband, Anthony D. Smar in Clark, NJ. She is survived by her children, Esther (John) Feldman of Tucson, Anthony (Ethel) Smar of Brick, NJ, Maryann (Roscoe)Conklin of Coeur d’Alene, ID; grandchildren, Richard Feldman, Gil (Shari) Feldman, Sandra (Jay) Cawley, Nancy (Jim) Frey, Heather (Robb) Pafchek, Ginger (Dee) Gillespie, Alyce (William) Tombs, Holly (Lou) Baran, Don Smar, Jennifer (Tom) Zirkle, Jeff Conklin, Jackie (Roy) Glander, Jill (Ray) Judge, Jerry Conklin, Josh Conklin, Jason Conklin, Jane (Dennis) Kenny; 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Prior to her illness she cherished her wonderful family. Her years in NJ were memorable as a private investigator, police matron, civilian driver for US Army Ordinance and school bus driver. She was Charter President and member of American Legion Post 328 Auxiliary in Clark, NJ. The family wishes to thank the nursing and administrative staffs at Manor Care Health Services for the loving and thoughtful care they gave Anna throughout her illness. The family also is grateful to the staff of Integra Hospice Foundation who comforted and cared for Anna, along with Manor Care’s nursing staff in her last days. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to her service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to So. AZ. Alzheimer’s Assoc., 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, 85712 or to Integra Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4330 N. Campbell #256, Tucson 85718.
BELTON, Helyn Louie, 72, of Tucson, died March 30, 1997.Survived by her husband, Dr. Michael Belton; daughter, Lisa M. (John Prader) Belton of Salinas, CA; son, Scott Alexander Belton of Tucson; mother, York Louie of Oakland, CA; grandchildren, Emily Prader, John Prader and Elizabeth Prader; brothers, George Louie and Frank Louie, both of Fremont, CA; sisters, Hazel Fong of El Cerrito, CA, Cherrie Tom of Saratoga, CA, Eva Quan of San Leandro, CA. She leaves many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wednesday 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions made in the memory of Mrs. Belton to either the Beacon Foundation, 25 E. Drachman, Tucson 85705 or American Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, 85716. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
BERNARD, Dorothy Tracy, 67, died March 27, 1997. She was a resident of Tucson since 1970. Formerly a native of Ohio. Wife of Stephen for 48 years. Mother of Suzanne (Michael) Carrington of CA; Duane (Kim) Bernard of MI; David (Julie) Bernard of Tucson; Deborah Bernard of OH; and Benjamin (Anna) Saenz of Tucson. Sister of Frank Tracy, Jr. of OH; Joannie Kunsman of OH. Daughter of Josephine Tracy. Daughter-in-law of Helen Fenyvesi; Grandmother of 12 grandchildren. Aunt, cousin, and friend of many loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Tracy, Sr; daughter, Nancy Jean; and son, Stephen Allen. She was a member of the PEO Sorority. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S Camino Seco, with Father Charles Cloud officiating. Interment will be in Parma, OH. Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 31 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 31 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BLAKELY, Julian Grier, 77, of Tucson, died March 30, 1997. Survivors include beloved wife, Ellen; daughters, Melanie Johnson, Hannah Blakely, Mary Catherine Blakely, Melanie Bradley, Jan Truby, Judith Oliva, Carol Folger, Andrea Collins; son, Anthony Oliva; and several loving grandchildren. Mr. Blakely was owner of the Antique Mini-Mall. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jay Moore, Church of the Desert officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Julian Blakely Scholarship Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank at Dodge and Grant.
GROOVER, Lauren F., 86, died March 30, 1997. Mr. Groover was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Groover. Survived by his daughters, Gayle (Jim) Haag of Tucson and Dorene (Paul) Reash of CA; grandchildren, Charman and Jodi, Kelly (Clayton) Hughes, Kraig (Beth) Reash, Kent Reash and Kevin Reash; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Austin and Kraig and Jordan. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway, with Rev. Sharon Ragland officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JANNEY, Miriam M., 93, died March 28, 1997. Survived by her children, Theodore S. (Marjorie) Benson of WA, Robert O. Benson of WA, Miriam Rognstad of Tucson; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. No services are planned. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JOHNSON, Arthur J., 66, a 35 year resident of Tucson, passed away March 28, 1997. Born February 27, 1931 in New Haven, Connecticut. A Navy Veteran of Korea and an Air Force Veteran of Viet-Nam. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gertrude; children, Barbara Molchan, Charles Johnson, Pamela Johnson, Katherine Johnson and Randall Johnson; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Mansi and Evelyn Kwieraga; brothers, Ernest and William Soules. Pre-deceased by his daughters, Naomi Nuanes and Shirley Johnson; sister, Anna Pond. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral service 1pm Thursday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
KING, Gail H., 59, died March 31, 1997. Wife of Robert King of Tucson; mother of Steven (Lana) King of CA, Patricia (Daryll) Lancaster of Las Vegas, Jeffery (Ann) Mullen King of CA and Robert King III of Phoenix; daughter of Gwendolyn Hanson; and three grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Pastor John Witkop officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Az 85712 would be appreciated.
KING, Robert Alan, 41, died March 31, 1997. Born January 15, 1956 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – Naval Base. Son of Charles W. and Phyllis J. King; brother of Bill King, Terry King-Joos (Wade) and Jill King-Webster (David); uncle of Christy M. King and Allison K. King. Graduate of University of Arizona, Captain US Army, Tank Officer. Private family services will be held. Donations may be made to the Potwin Library, 126 N. Randall, Potwin, Kansas 67123. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KNUTH, Lillian M., 76, of Tucson, died March 29, 1997. Born March 2, 1921 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She has been a resident of Tucson since 1955. She is survived by Richard (Rick) Knuth of Tucson, Susan Knuth of Las Cruces, NM. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Wednesday, April 2, 1997 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. with Rev. Donald Haase officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MARSALA, Josephine, 98, a resident of Tucson since 1958, died Sunday, March 30, 1997. Survivors include: daughters, Antoinette and Anna Amber; son, Anthony (Bernice) Marsala; grandchildren, Celeste (Terry) Montague of Phoenix, Michael Amber of LA, CA, Paul Marsala, Joseph (Kerry) Marsala of NM. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul in 1972 and 12 brothers and sisters. On behalf of the family a special thank you to all the care givers at Comforts of Home for all the love and support you gave to us. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Wednesday, April 2, 1997 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima, with Father Ed Pietruch officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MILLS, Vera F., age 83, died March 30, 1997. She was born in Washington County, Colorado, to Rev. James and Ella Thomas Wilkins. She married Orville A. Mills on September 23, 1939. Before retiring, she was working as a nurse at Iowa State Mental Health Institute in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; previously, she has worked at a nursing home in Loveland, Colorado for 15 years. Due to her poor health she had moved to Tucson in 1986 where she has been an active member of the Pima Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her son, A. Dean Mills and daughter-in-law, Patricia of Tucson; brother, Rev. Merlin Wilkins of Creston, Iowa; grandson, Larry A. Mills of Tucson; and granddaughter, Debra H. Mills of Tahlequah, OK. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Tuesday, April 1, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pima Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
MOSIER, Peter M., 76, died in his sleep March 28, 1997, losing his long struggle against Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia; four children, Marianne (David) Quinn, Tucson; Patricia Elliott, CA; Peter Michael Mosier (Laura), Tucson; Pamela (Stephen) Turbot, CO; five grandchildren, Tony Corona, Tucson; Alex Mosier, US Navy; Douglas Mosier, Tucson; Flannery and Addison Turbot, CO. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Pete attended the University of Arizona where he graduated with distinction. He was elected Student Body President and was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Blue Key. A resident of Tucson for more than 50 years, Pete was one of the founders of the Southern Arizona Association of Life Underwriters, a member of the Board of Realtors and Skyline Country Club. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2:00 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9071 Old Spanish Trail. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the building fund at St.Matthew’s or the Community Food Bank. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
PRESTON, Charles B., passed away after a prolonged illness, in the presence of family and friends, on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at Tucson Medical Center. Mr. Preston was born in Pride, TX in 1915. He graduated from high school in Dora, NM and attended New Mexico A & M Univ. in Las Cruses, NM. Mr. Preston married Maxine Rumbaugh in 1939. She preceded him in death in 1975. He retired as Hospital Administrator after 25 years in Deming, NM, where he had made many friends. Mr. Preston moved to Tucson in 1976 and married the former Esther Scott in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Esther of Tucson; son, Gary Preston of Grants Pass, OR; step-daughters, Yvonne Long of Phoenix, AZ, Anita McDowell of Chicago, IL; brothers, Sidney Preston of Roswell, NM, Kenneth Richards of Astoria, OR; sister, Luna Mae Martin of Fallon, NV. He also leaves behind numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Preston enjoyed being with his extended family and was a lifelong sports fan. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friends may call at the Mortuary one hour prior to the service. Graveside Services and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas. It is requested that any desired contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan, Suite 116, Tucson, AZ 85711.
SCHMIDT, Ethel, 95, of Tucson, died March 26, 1997. Ms. Schmidt was born in Streator, IL August 24, 1901. She has been a resident of Arizona for 58 years. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is survived by four nieces in Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur H. Schmidt in 1978. Graveside Services will be at South Lawn Cemetery Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Hallemeyer. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, AZ in the name of Ethel Schmidt. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SMITH, Jason C., 41, of Tucson, died March 28, 1997. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Smith; brother, Kirk (Marnie) Smith; grandmother, Dorothy Dillon; nieces, Hannah and Noelle; uncles, Thad (Geraldine) Smith, Mead (Doris) Smith, Royal (Kathleen) Smith, Terry Dillon; aunts, Marilyn Faust, Janice (Don) Nelson, Joan (Terry) Haughawout, Barbara (William) Walker, Linda (Ish) Byrd. He was preceded in death by his father, Justin J. Smith. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N Northern Ave (at Magee), Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. David Gutierrez officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to Casa de los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705.
BERNARD, Dorothy Tracy, 67, died March 27, 1997. She was a resident of Tucson since 1970. Formerly a native of Ohio. Wife of Stephen for 48 years. Mother of Suzanne (Michael) Carrington of CA; Duane (Kim) Bernard of MI; David (Julie) Bernard of Tucson; Deborah Bernard of OH; and Benjamin (Anna) Saenz of Tucson. Sister of Frank Tracy, Jr. of OH; Joannie Kunsman of OH. Daughter of Josephine Tracy. Daughter-in-law of Helen Fenyvesi; Grandmother of 12 grandchildren. Aunt, cousin, and friend of many loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Tracy, Sr; daughter, Nancy Jean; and son, Stephen Allen. She was a member of the PEO Sorority. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S Camino Seco, with Father Charles Cloud officiating. Interment will be in Parma, OH. Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 31 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 31 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HOUGHTON, Mary Estelle, died March 29, 1997. A very special and devoted lady. Sister of Emmet G. (Muriel) Bruning of NE. Friend of Bob (Peggy) Nelson of Tucson and Walter L. (Mary) Inglehart of Tucson. Many other close relatives and friends and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and daughter, Mary Theresa Lawrenz. She was a member of Tucson Medical Center Alumni Association, Our Mother of Sorrows Ladies Guild, DMAFB Military Widow Group, Moses Group, Primavera Group, and Tucson Women’s Club. A Special Thank You to all the people at Special Care Services for all the love, care and support that they gave. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., with Monsignor Thomas Cahalane officiating. Interment to follow at Tucson Memorial Park, South Lawn. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 31 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church and friends may call from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 31 at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions to Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church or one’s favorite charity would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
