MATTS, Donald Joseph, 63, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 after a valiant seven year struggle with cancer. Don will be best remembered as a loving husband, father and papa of six grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Janet Matts of Tucson; daughter, Janith Matts-Rains of Tucson; son, David (Kathy) Matts of Tucson; grandchildren, Tara, Joshua, Shannon, Heather, Jeremy and Chelsea. Don is well known for his long time accomplishments in the mortgage lending profession. He was executive vice president of Pima Savings and Loan And president of Pima Mortgage Company from 1986 until 1990. He was executive vice-president of Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan and president of Ameriwest Corp., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1979-1986. He was also vice-president in charge of mortgages at Ohio Savings and Loan, Cleveland Ohio, 1970-1979. Career highlights include: membership in the Mortgage Bankers Assoc. Arizona and New Mexico Savings and Loan Leagues and the Fannie Mae Board of Directors. He was involved in the restoration of Ohio City, Cleveland, Ohio and at the Primivera Foundation. As of late, Don was very active in St. Thomas the Apostle Church and The Living With Cancer Support Group at the UMC Cancer Center. He will be dearly missed. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 1997 at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., with father Todd O’Leary officiating. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m.Friday, February 21 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 21 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society of Arizona 1636 N. Swan Rd. 85712, Tucson, AZ would be appreciated.
RYAN, Alice K. Survived by Charles D. Ryan and daughter, Cheryl L. Ryan of Tucson; sister, Avis Ainsworth and brother, Donald Houghtalen, both of New York State, went to our Lord after a long arthritis battle on February 20, 1997. Call Charles for time of Memorial Service.
SMITH, Julia 90, of Tucson, died February 19, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas B. Smith. Survived by son, James Smith; daughters, May Palmer and Cora Lou Knape; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial will be at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 2:00 p.m. February 24. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Presbyterian Organ Fund. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SMITH, William A. 'Dick' 78, a native of Tucson, passed away February 18, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Hazel (Erickson) Smith; children, Nancy (James Hermann) Chaney of Scottsdale, Marjorie (John) Spencer of Tucson and Craig (Regina) Smith of Yuma; sister, Lucy Mills of Wilcox and nine grandchildren. During World War II Dick served with the U.S. Marines Corps in the South Pacific. He retired from Lily Ice Cream Co. in 1980. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Historical Society.
STEPHENS, Helen Marie, 78, of Tucson, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997. Survived by son, Gary R. Stephens of Tucson; brother, Virgil V. McClure of St. Louis, MO; daughter-in-law, Barbara E. Stephens; grandson, Jeffrey R. (Kim) Stephens; granddaughter, Kecia Lynne (John) Holman; great-granddaughter, Adrianna Alyssia Stephens, all of Tucson; sister-in-law, Rose McClure of Columbia, MO. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment in South Lawn Cemetery, Pastor David Houchin of 22nd Street Baptist Church officiating. Friends may call Friday, February 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. till service time at the mortuary. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
THOMPSON, Milford L., 70, died 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 1996 in VA Medical Center, Tucson. Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 1996 at South Lawn Mortuary, Tucson, brother Darrell Kupelian officiating. Communications may be sent to Mrs. Jean Thompson, 6181 S. Randell Blvd. #18, Tucson, AZ 85706-5663. He was born August 29, 1926 in Arlington, IL. The son of Robert K. and Myrtle G. DeSpain Thompson. He attended Galva, IL schools. He married Gladys Jean Patton May 29, 1948 in Galva, IL, she survives as well as a son, Michael L.Thompson of Tucson; a daughter, Carol D. Dickerson, Galva, IL; four grandchildren; a sister, Irene Van Den Berghe of Cedar Rapids, IA; a brother, Norman Thompson of Carmi, IL. Mr. Thompson worked at factory’s most of his working life. He loved to hunt and fish. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved to Tucson in November 1977.
CAMPANI, Albert John, 74, of Tucson, died February 17, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; children, Marion, Karen, Sharon, Corlos, Nina, Laura, Albert John, Heather and Jeffrey and 19 grandchildren. Private services were held. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ELIAS, Pedro Q., 90, died Wednesday, February 18, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by wife, Sofia Elias of Tucson; five daughters, Alicia Elias of Tucson, Norma (Ray) Sierra of Norwalk, CA, Evelina (Robert) Machado of la Habara, CA, Sandra (Michael) McIntosh of Tucson, AZ and Margaret (Richard) Rowe of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Jesus Q. Elias of Tucson, AZ; one sister, Maria Luisa Morales of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A family and friends gathering will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. Graveside Services for Mr. Elias will be Friday at 11:00 a.m at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
GRAY, Ernie H., of Phoenix, AZ, age 31, died Friday, February 14, 1997. Survived by wife, Giah Gray of Phoenix; children, Rickey Glenn, Larry Glenn, Gabrielle Banks and Jazmine Gray; sisters, Sharon and Wilamina Gray; father, Harvey (Josephine) Gray; Tucson’s extended family, Dorothy James and Tye Turner. Funeral Service, 12:00 noon Friday, February 21, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 210 East Lester in Tucson. Rev. T.E. Gantt from San Bernadino, CA officiating. Interment in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 11:00 a.m. until service time at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL.
HECKMAN, Jennie, 68, of Tucson, died February 17, 1997. Survived by daughter, Donna Ward; grandchildren, Robin Vanatter and Kevin Heckman all of California; niece, Marilyn Prentice of Tucson. Services of love and remembrance will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Joyce Thompson-Brest officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. till service time at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) 327-6341. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
JENNINGS, Lois L., of Tucson, died February 17, 1997. Survivors include: daughter, Alma (Richard) Aldrich, Peoria, ILL; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Hall in 1981. She had been a resident of Tucson since 1953. She retired from the J.C. Penny Co. She was a member of the Saguaro Christian Church and the C.W.F. She was a former member of the American Business Women’s Assoc. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Thursday, February 20, 1997 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial will be at Saguaro Christian Church, 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 1997, with Rev. Deborah Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Peoria, ILL. Memorial donations may be made to the Saguaro Christian Church in the name of Lois L. Jennings. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MATTS, Donald Joseph, 63, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 after a violent seven year struggle with cancer. Don will be best remembered as a loving husband, father and papa of six grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Janet Matts of Tucson; daughter, Janith Matts-Rains of Tucson; son, David (Kathy) Matts of Tucson; grandchildren, Tara, Joshua, Shannon, Heather, Jeremy and Chelsea. Don is well known for his long time accomplishments in the mortgage lending profession. He was executive vice president of Pima Savings and Loan And president of pima mortgage company from 1986 until 1990. He was executive vice president of Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan and president of Ameriwest Corp., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1979-1986. He was also vice-president in charge of mortgages at Ohio Savings and Loan, Cleveland Ohio, 1970-1979. Career highlights include: membership in the Mortgage Bankers Assoc. Arizona and New Mexico Savings and Loan Leagues and the Fannie Mae Board of Directors. He was involved in the restoration of Ohio City, Cleveland, Ohio and at the Primivera Foundation. As of late, Don was very active in St. Thomas the Apostle Church and The Living With Cancer Support Group at the UMC Cancer Center. He will be dearly missed. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 1997 at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., with father Todd O’Leary officiating. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m.Friday, February 21 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 21 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. in lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society of Arizona 1636 N. Swan Rd. 85712, Tucson, AZ would be appreciated.
RICHARDS, Melva W., 79, of Tucson, passed away February 19, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, George Richards. Survived by daughter, Sandra Shearer, Tucson; son, Robert Shearer; daughter-in-law, Sally and granddaughters, Leah and Mary Shearer of Lima, NY. Friends may call at the home, 5502 W. Tumbling F. on Saturday (February 22) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral and burial will be in Pierrepont Manor, NY. In lieu of flowers, family ask for remembrances to the Edna Richard Nursing Scholarship Memorial Fund, c/o TMC Foundation, 5301 Grant Rd., Tucson 85712 or charity of choice.
THOMPSON, Milford L., 70, died 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 1996 in VA Medical Center, Tucson. Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 1996 at South Lawn Mortuary, Tucson, brother Darrell Kupelian officiating. Communications may be sent to Mrs. Jean Thompson, 6181 S. Randell Blvd. #18, Tucson, AZ 85706-5663. He was born August 29, 1926 in Arlington, IL. The son of Robert K. and Myrtle G. DeSpain Thompson. He attended Galva, IL schools. He married Gladys Jean Patton May 29, 1948 in Galva, IL, she survives as well as a son, Michael L.Thompson of Tucson; a daughter, Carol D. Dickerson, Galva, IL; four grandchildren; a sister, Irene Van Den Berghe of Cedar Rapids, IA; a brother, Norman Thompson of Carmi, IL. Mr. Thompson worked at factorys most of his working life. He loved to hunt and fish. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved to Tucson in November 1977.
VILLANUEVA, Antonio J., 46, of Tucson, died February 15, 1997. Survivers include: sons, Antonio and Chad, Hermansville, Mich.; daughter, Angelina Villanueva, Hermansville, MI; father, Antonio Villanueva, Puerto Rico and wife of many years, Joanne. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), February 20, 1997 Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial will be at 11:30 a.m. at Davis Monthan AFB Chapel II, February 20, 1997. Interment will follow at Bronx, NY. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
WALTERS, Carolyn Hafner, 67, of Tucson, joined her dear departed husband, Bill, on February 14, 1997. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her mother, Mae Hafner of Fulton, MO; her brother, Conrad (Glenda) Hafner of North Port, FL; her seven children, Roger (Ruthy) Walters of Bartlett, IL, India Thomson of Tucson, John (Vickie) Walters of Hopkinton, MA, Charlotte McDole of Tucson, Julie Walters and Julie Gault of Tucson, Sarah Walters of Las Vegas, NV, and Jessie (Jeff) Huesgen of Tucson; and her three grandchildren, Jennifer and Emilie Thomson of Tucson, and Travis Walters of Bartlett, IL. She was a member of both the D.A.R. and the genealogical society. Memorial service to held at Evergreen Mortuary, 3015 N. Oracle Road, at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 1997. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Hospice Family Care, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
BARRETT, Theresa LaVonne, 66, of Tucson, passed away on February 16, 1997. Preceded in death by loving husband, Ken and daughter, Theresa. Survived by her children, Randy (Sue), Tiiu, Shawn (Gene), Laurel (Terry), Scott (Alice) and Larry (Yolanda) and 10 grandchildren. Also survived by her two sisters, Geney and Marietta and two brothers, LaFayve and Del and many good friends. Irish Wake will be Saturday, February 22, please call family. In lieu of flowers, donations to La Casa de los Ninos would be appreciated. Cadillac for sale.
BUMGARTNER, Richard N. 'Dick' 67, died February 7, 1997. Survived by wife of 43 years, Betty; son, Rick (Deana) of Show Low, AZ; granddaughters, Alisha and Andrea; brother-in-law, Ivan Blair of Columbus, OH. Memorial service, 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
CHAUDHURI, Jean, 59, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away on February 17, 1997, at her home at 1125 S. Margo Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (ph.: 966-7766.) She leaves behind her husband, Joyotpaul (Joy); sons, Joydev (Paul) and Jonodev (Jon); nephew, Lance and sister, Richinda, as well as many other relatives and a wide circle of friends. She was a full blood Muscogee-Creek Indian who was born in rural Oklahoma of the Bear Clan lineage on her mother’s side and Bird Clan on her father’s side. She was always deeply involved in community service, first in Creek communities with her parents, then in Oklahoma City, Portage County, Ohio, Vermilion, SD, New Haven, CT, Tallahassee, FL, Tucson, AZ, Las Cruces, NM and the Phoenix metropolitan area. The areas of her commitment were many: health care, education, employment, alcoholism, corrections, cultural preservation, the environment, writing, storytelling, counseling, and above all, advocacy on behalf of many disadvantage groups, including Native Americans. Jean was often embarrassed by recognition because she believed in action more than words. Nevertheless she received many honors, among them the Jefferson Award in 1977 for public service in Tucson, and then the national Jefferson Medal at a ceremony at the United States Supreme Court. Most recently she was involved with the Old Phoenix Indian School property to try to retain the memory of Indian history and sacrifice. She had recently finished an as yet unpublished manuscript entitled 'A Sacred Path: The Way of the Muscogee Creeks'. Funeral services are being handled by Tempe Mortuary.
DILLON, John C., of Oro Valley, died February 16, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Hope; son, John Stephen Dillon. John retired as a major with the Topeka, Kansas Police Force. At his request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Arizona Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, Tucson, AZ.
FEDOROWICZ, Ruth E., 73, died February 17, 1997. Survived by sister, Shirley Shannon of FL and three children, William, Karen and Paula; grandson, Jonathan.Services for family and friends to be held at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel on 8650 N. Shannon Rd. on February 21 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
