MEADE, Alice R., 77, died September 13, 1997. Survived by sons, Kevin and Dennis (Maria) Meade; daughter, Maura Meade; grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Monica and Vanessa; sister, Mary Cooney. Preceded in death by husband, Matthew. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
Isaias A. Merino, 87, of Tucson, passed away September 10, 1997. He was retired from Magma Copper in San Manuel, worked for many years with Southern Pacific Railroad, and spent many years on the mission staff of the Tucson Indian Training School of the United Presbyterian Church during the late 40's and 50's. Born in El Paso, Texas, he graduated from Morenci High School in 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife Lupe and is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Bartholomew of Cave Creek, Nina Childs of Hacienda Heights, California; and son, Paul David Merino of Tucson. He is also survived by four grandsons and one great-grandson. Visitation Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Services Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the same location with Visitation one hour prior. Contributions may be made to Casas Adobes Baptist Church, Early Childhood Development Center, 2131 W. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741.
METZ, Hugh A., 84, of Tucson, died September 10, 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; sons, Galen R. Metz of Phoenix, Michael H. Metz of Colorado Springs, CO.; daughters, Sabra (Jim) Borst of Tucson and Jena (Russell) Brown of Pima, Arizona. Also survived by granddaughter, Chanda D. Brown and grandson, Jacob S. Brown of Pima, AZ. Mr. Metz was a Sgt. Pilot during WWII. He taught pilots how to land on a short runway and many other aspects of flying. He owned and operated a retail jewelry store in Colorado Springs, CO for many years. He and his wife moved to Green Valley, AZ in 1976. They have resided in Tucson for the past three years. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 1997 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel, 350 N. Wilmot Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Foundation or Diabetes Foundation in the name of Hugh Metz. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MORENO, Gilbert Elias, born September 22, 1904, died September 2, 1997 in San Diego, CA. He died from complications of a brain tumor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Amalia Wood Moreno and two daughters, Edna Harper (Alexander) of San Diego and Mia Moreno of Kauai, Hawaii. Also a brother, Fred Elias Moreno of Tucson, Arizona and a sister-in-law, Mercy Wood Carrillo also of Tucson, AZ and many cousins, nephews and nieces. After completing his education in Tucson, AZ he began a lifetime career in the printing and publishing business at El Tucsonense, a family-owned Spanish language newspaper in Tucson, AZ owned by his father, Francisco S. Moreno and his mother, Rosa Elias Moreno. During World War II he moved to San Diego where he worked for Convair. He then continued at printing with the Copley Newspaper chain at their flagship publication The San Diego Union and Tribune as a linotype operator, linotype machinist and proofreader. He retried in the late 70's. He was a 67 year member of the International Typographical Union (now merged with the Communications Workers of America). A Memorial Mass was held September 11, 1997 at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ocean Beach, CA. A Reception was held at his Point Loma family home where many family members and friends gathered and recalled many of his favorite memories and stories of his early childhood on the Elias’ Sopori Ranch (south of Tucson) and of his early life in his beloved Tucson and then his move to San Diego, CA where he became enamored of his adopted city and had many close friendships and acquaintances with many printing-trade friends as well as other family members that were also residents of San Diego. Summer always took many Tucsonans to visit with him and his beautiful family and of course he was always happy and thrilled to be host to any of his family members and friends. Arrangements by Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home, San Diego, CA.
SCHOONMAKER, Ray Edward, 86, of Tucson, died September 14, 1997. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Frieda Mae Schoonmaker; his children, Lee E. Schoonmaker, Simpsenville, SC and Lynn Schoonmaker Chertkov, Kensington, MD; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Jackson of Toledo, Ohio and Jane Tallman of Lakeside, MI. Ray and Frieda have lived in the Green Valley and Tucson area for the past 18 years. It was said of Ray, ”Nobody ever met him, who didn’t like him.” Private family services will be held. Contributions may be made in memory of Ray to the Hospice Family Care Foundation, 3443 E. Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712
REYES, Carlota Preciado, 75, of Tucson, passed away September 12, 1997. Survived by daughters, Patricia (Karl), and Geraldina (Edward); sons, Frank (Beatriz), and Jaime (Barbara); sister, Socorro; brother, Eduardo. Also survived by nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 16, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Your kind heart and thoughtfulness will be missed. We love you. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
YOUNG, Heather, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 13, 1997, leaving a void in her family which can never be filled. She is survived by her husband, Paul; son, Simon; parents, Janis and Herb Keeling;sister, Shannon (Randy) Martin; brothers, Christian (Renee) Keeling, Ricky (Michelle) Keeling, and Randy Keeling; grandparents, Ed and Shirley Herber and Rita Brundage; aunts and uncles, Gail and Mike Sinclair and Rita Goodson; cousins, Grant, Ross, Meila and Renatta Sinclair, Jason and Justin Goodson; as well as nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 1997, HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. For those who wish an informal goodbye, a Memorial Service will be on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon with Pastor Mark Harris officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BORMANN, Henry, age 91, of Tucson, died September 9, 1997 at the age of 91. Mr. Bormann was a retired electrical contractor. He was a proud member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 38 for 56 years, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Parma Radio Club of Ohio, and the German and Polish Club of Tucson. His survivors include two sons, Henry Jr. (Betty) and Dwight Bormann; three daughters, Audrey, Arlene, Nancy (Thomas); 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and his loving companion, Yvette Pihl. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, on Monday, September 15 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Following the visitation there will be a service in the Chapel with Pastor James Lundeen of Our Savior Lutheran Church affiliating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
Charles W. Hinkle, 77, of Tucson, died September 10, 1997. Survivors include wife of 56 years, Waneta; one son, Bob (Joanne) Hinkle of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Anna Lucille of Frankfort, KY, Shirley Kleu of Lexington, KY; two brothers, Frank Hinkle of Sharpsburg, KY, Maurice Hinkle of Paris, KY; four grandchildren, Tracy Cameron, Beth Brooks, Rob Hinkle, Sean Hinkle; four great-grandchildren, Tony, Rachel, Ashley and Chandler. Mr. Hinkle was an Assistant Supervisor with the Southern Pacific Railroad. He retired in 1981 after 27 years of service. Charles loved bowling and had been president of several leagues. He served in WWII Army/Air Corps, 121 Infantry Regiment Company L., he was a Kentucky Colonel, also a member of Foresters, VFW #549, Oddfellows and Elks. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, September 12, 1997 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral will be at Dodge Chapel, September 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. with Harvey Pritchett officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Tucson Chapter Salvation Army. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
JONES, Nancy Greene Jones, died September 11, 1997. The eighth child in the Greene family of 14 children, she was born in Augusta, GA June 10, 1935. married to David W. Jones, Career Military, September, 1954. Preceded in death by husband David and son David Jr. Mother of Pearl Unger, Betty J. Roiland, Donald (Eve) Jones and Deborah (Ramon M.) Diaz; grandmother of Brian Perdue, Ronald Roiland and Carrie Unger; sister of Tucsonans, Mary Beachboard, Victor, John, George, Thomas, William, Paul of Douglas, Charles of Show Low, Fred of Flagstaff, David of Phoenix, Olive Stamps, Panama City, FL, Joanne Woodruff, Atlanta, GA; and beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14, at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Place. Flowers are to be sent to the Church.
NAGORE, Charles H., 66, of Tucson, died September 11, 1997. The long time choirmaster for Sacred Heart Church. To know Charlie is to love him. To hear him sing brings happiness and joy. Husband of Margaret of Tucson; father of Brian (Emily) Nagore of NY, Robert (Julie) Nagore, Katherine (Pete) Rascon, Charles H. Nagore II, Juliann, David, Gilbert Nagore, all of Tucson; son of Eva Nagore of Tucson; grandfather of Rebecca, Matthew, Jennifer, Amanda, Kate and Justin; brother of Joseph, Frank, Mary, Gilbert and Manuel Nagore, all of Tucson, Carmen Rumps of Tucson, Lola De Leon of Tucson, Rose Rumps of TX and Samuel Nagore of CA; also many nieces and nephews. Contributions requested to Sacred Heart Organ Fund. Funeral Mass will be Monday, September 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call Sunday, September 14, 1997 at Sacred Heart Church from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
OLIVER, Treva, 93, of Tucson, died September 11, 1997. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Fr. Richard Kingsley officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum, 3555 N. Oracle Rd. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341)
VALENCIA, Carlos B., 68, of Tucson, passed away September 11, 1997. Preceded in death by children, Anna Lydia Kleparek; and son, Stevie Valencia. Survived by wife, Frances Valencia; sisters, Alice Becerra, Cecelia Valencia, Mary Ann Briones, Sylvia Valencia; brothers, Bill, Ernest, Robert, Walter, and George Valencia; grandchildren, David, Andy, Jessica, and Charles. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 1997 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at our Lady Queen of All Saints, 2915 E. 36th St., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, September 15, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ALBRIGHT, Wayne, (73), born December 11, 1923, beloved husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 1997. Wayne was born in Wichita, Kansas, and moved to Tucson in 1935. There he met his wife of 52 years. They were married in 1945. Mr. Albright proudly served his country in WWII. He was part of the 82nd Airborne Division, 19th regiment, battle of the Rhine, where he reached the rank of Tech Sergeant. Mr. Albright was also a P.O.W. Wayne received the following decorations: American Theater Service Ribbon; The European African Middle Eastern Theater with Service Ribbon and bronze Battle Star; and the Good Conduct Medal. Wayne retired from Mobil Oil Corp. as a fuel truck driver after 39 years of service. His philosophy was to serve God and country, and to care for his family. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Wayne is survived by his wife, Dorothy, from Tucson; his children, Barbara Burns (Robert) from Tucson, Deborah Cheves (Randy) from Tucson, Mark Albright (Marissa) from Albuquerque; his grandchildren, Jennifer Richards, Amy Fisher, Justin Burns, Rachel Cheves, Melissa Cheves, Timothy Cheves, Rebecca Albright, Ruby Albright, Amanda Albright, and Wayne Albright. Services will be held at Del Norte Baptist Church, 1440 W. Prince Rd., on September 13, 1997. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Services will immediately follow. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd., following the services. Remembrances may be expressed with flowers or contributions to Del Norte Baptist Church or Gospel Rescue Mission.
ARMSTRONG, Dorothy Lee, of Tucson, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohiopassed away on September 11, 1997. Survived by her husband, Roy Armstrong; son, Michael Ziegler; and grandsons, Josh and Zac Ziegler. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Order of the Amaranth. She was also a member of The Holy Way Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the the American Diabetes Association Research Fund, 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 1997 at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., Pastor Raymond Thomas officiating. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
BORMANN, Henry, age 91, of Tucson, died September 9, 1997 at the age of 91. Mr. Bormann was a retired electrical contractor. He was a proud member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 38 for 56 years, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Parma Radio Club of Ohio, and the German and Polish Club of Tucson. His survivors include two sons, Henry Jr. (Betty) and Dwight Bormann; three daughters, Audrey, Arlene, Nancy (Thomas); 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and his loving companion, Yvette Pihl. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, on Monday, September 15 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Following the visitation there will be a service in the Chapel with Pastor James Lundeen of Our Savior Lutheran Church affiliating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
CASTRO, Virginia S., 79, died September 10, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, William A. Castro; mother of Olivia C. Martinez, Billie C. Meadows and Susan C. Lee; sister of Rose Martinez, all of Tucson; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 15 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
GOMEZ, Jessie A., 73, died September 11, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, Antonio. Survived by children, Alfred A.Gomez, Angelita Odiaga, Albert A. Gomez, Abraham A. Gomez, Alice G. Lisalda, Natalia G. Arroyo, Elsa G. Estrada, Antonio Gomez, Jr., Elizabeth Adams and Grace Gomez; 24 grandchildren. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. A Vigil Service to be at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 1997 at the Chapel, burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MCCROREY, Harry David, 64, of Tucson, died September 10, 1997. Survived by his wife, Karen Lynn McCrorey; sons, Mickey D. (Karen) McCrorey of VA, Murphy Scott McCrorey of Tucson; stepchildren, Cindy (David) Renskers, Carmen Gutknecht, Mark (Jane) Purcell, all of MT; brothers, Clyde (Carol) Chambers of MT, Tom (Diane) McCrorey of ID; sister, Kathy McCrorey of CA; five grandchildren. Harry was a loyal member and former steward of Teamsters Local 104. Harry was from a rodeo family and enjoyed competing in many rodeo events. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Memorial Service Sunday 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
SMITH, William, Jr., 84, of Tucson, died August 13, 1997. Father of Beverly Page and grandfather of Tracie Murray, both of Tucson; brother of May Bossi of Nevada. Memorial Service Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 2:30 p.m., with Chaplain Harry Wineinger of the American Legion officiating, at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111)
