GARCIA, Myrtle L., born May 21, 1909 in Tucson, Arizona, died August 8, 1997.Preceded in death by her husband, Ramon J. Garcia and their son, Franklin Richard Garcia; one granddaughter, Tylnn Garcia and one great-grandson, Brandon Domingo. She is survived by son, Eugene L. Garcia (Jackie); daughters, Priscilla (Harry) Domingo of Garcia Strip, Ethel M. Henry of Nixon, Nevada; sister, Dorcie Kazhe of Mescalero, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Bernice Enos of Santan, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Lorraine V. Garcia of Tucson; goddaughter, Teresa Antone of Salt River. Also many relatives and friends on the Tohono O’Odham Reservation and Gila River Indian Community and the Salt River-Maricopa Indian Community; numerous loving nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation and vigil will be held on Friday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. at her residence, Garcia Strip Ranch, Schuk Toak District, Tohono O’Odham Nation. Funeral Services and burial will be at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 at the ranch. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GAY, Patricia Jean, 68, Cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister passed away August 8, 1997. She is survived by husband, Ted; son, Bob (Leslie) Gay; daughter, Patty (Ron) Skulley; grandchildren, Mallory Mosebar, Daniel Gay, Carrie and Melissa Skulley; sisters, Marcia (Howard) Lambert and Joanne (Kenneth) Pribble. Pat was a graduate of the University of Arizona and a member of Chi Omega (Zeta Beta Chapter) and other philanthropic organizations in Tucson. As a 20 year member of Assistance League of Tucson, Pat most recently devoted untold hours of effort towards the completion of the current Assistance League building complex that houses the League Thrift Shop and Executive offices. Pat filled her time with travel, both with Ted and with numerous friends. Some of her favorite destinations included Stockholm and Singapore, Hawaii and Hong Kong, Copenhagen and Cairns, and of course, Punta Pescadero in Baja California Sur. She will be remembered as a tireless worker in Assistance League, a world-wide traveler, and a devoted wife, mother, G.G., and most importantly, a true friend. A Memorial will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1949 East Helen Street, on August 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. at Assistance League of Tucson, 1307 North Alvernon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Assistance League of Tucson. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
GOODWIN, Gene Le Roy, 59, of Tucson, passed on August 12, 1997. He is survived by sons, Mark (Susie) Goodwin and John (Candi) Goodwin; sisters, Phyllis Linson and Rosemary St. Aubin; six grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew. Memorial Services will be held at St. Marks UMC Memorial Garden, 1431 West Magee, on Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Paul Caseman and Pastor Jeff Dixon officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
HESSE. Dr. Phillip Delmont Hesse was born August 28, 1900 in Lansing, Michigan to parents T. C. and Minnie Hess. He passed away August 13, 1997 at El Dorado Hospital in Tucson, AZ. He was predeceased by his wife Mae Hesse in 1980. He is survived by his brother, Dr. R. C. Hess; and sister, June Morrill of Canada, as well as five nephews and two nieces. He is also survived by his wonderful care giver and friend, Juanita Dennis who made his last eight and a half years very happy ones. We will always be grateful to Juanita for the sacrifices she made to look after Phil. Phil was a longtime resident of Tucson who will be remembered by his patients from his chiropractic practice at 1717 E. Grant Rd., which he kept open part-time until he was 88. Phil loved Arizona and one of his hobbies there was looking for the Lost Dutchman’s Mine.
HILCOSKE, Francis J., Command Sgt.Major U.S. Army (Retired), a much decorated veteran of WWII Europe, Korea, Vietnam with 34 years of Army Service to his country, died August 12, 1997. He is survived by daughters, Sharon Finney of Wheatridge, CO and Karen Hill of Okeana, Ohio as well as numerous grandchildren; nieces, nephew. Preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; father, Albert and mother, Helen; and brother, Alan J. Hilcoske. Life member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 4903, Disabled American Veterans Chap. 18, Retired Sgt. Majors Assn., Military Order of the Purple Heart, Retired Enlisted Assn., American Legion Post 36, Non-commissioned Officers Assn. Mr. Hilcoske will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Evelyn in the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ., Cave Creek, AZ. No flowers, donations may be made to the U of A Cancer Research Fund. Memorial Services with full Military Honors will be held at VFW Post 4903, 1150 N.Beverly, Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Rt. Rev. Wilkes officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
LEE, Kong Sau Ho, 82, of Tucson, passed away August 8, 1997. Survived by son, Gin (Helen)i Lee of Tucson; granddaughters, Ingrid O.L. Eng of NJ and Stella O.L. Chin of Boston; grandson, Ulysses O. Lee of Tucson; great-grandson, Brandon T. Eng. Friends may call Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Service, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery.
NICOLET, Louis Clifford, 81, of Tucson, died Tuesday, August 12, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Viola; son, Arthur Nicolet; brother, Francis (Carol) Nicolet. Mr. Nicolet retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 1977 after 28 years of service. He was a member of Christ Community Church. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14, 1997 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 1997 at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Christ Community Church.
PETERSON, B. Louise, 76, of Tucson, died August 10, 1997. Survived by children, Jwan Donica, Linda Dayton, Victoria Ann Peterson, James Peterson, Kenneth Peterson and Jessica Peterson; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Private Interment Service was Thursday, Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
RIGGI, Guilio, 70, died August 13, 1997. Husband of Angeline Riggi of Tucson; father of Darlene Meade of Las Vegas, NV, Debbi Gray of Tucson and Diane (Steve) Zotos of Sterling Heights, MI; brother of Adeline Guarino of Tucson and May Martellini of Tucson; grandfather of Rachel, Ryan, Dannielle, Eric, Nicole, Michael and A.J.; great-grandson, Drevin also survive. He was a member of B.P.O.E. #385 of Tucson and a veteran of the US Army. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 1997 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with Father Robert Tamminga officiating. Entombment to follow at Tucson Memorial Park, East Lawn Mausoleum. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 15 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.Friday, August 15 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ROBLES, Concepcion G., age 76, died August 12, 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel P. Robles and sons, Rogelio and Alberto Robles and daughter, Martha Acevedo. She is survived by her children, Samuel (Lorraine) Robles, Armando (Belen) Robles, Samuel G.(Martha) Robles, Ramona Arnokovich (Milo), Yolanda (Tony) Lindsey and Francisco J.Robles; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 1997 at St. Christopher’s Church, Marana. Friends may call Friday evening 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
SCHULTZ, Rose, 94, born Campbellsville, KY, passed away August 12, 1997. Survived by sister Jennie, brother Leslie of Campbellsville; daughter Gwen of Tucson; son Everett of Harrison Twsp, MI; grandchildren, Darlene of Phoenix, Patrice of Madison Hts., MI, Jay of Aurora, CO, Duane of Howell MI, Maureen of Crownsville, MD, Michael and Jeffery of Detroit, MI; great-grandchildren, Joel of Crownsville, Josh, Ben, and Phoebe of Phoenix. Memorial service Saturday 10:00 a.m., Eastlawn Palms Mausoleum, Grant Road, Tucson.
SPRINGS, Hillary H., Bishop, 72, a resident of Tucson, passed away August 10, 1997. Survived by wife, Dorris of Tucson; children, Herbert (Elizabeth), Vincent B., both of Tucson, Hyacintha (James) Allen of Alaska; three grandchildren; sister, Deloris Leagus of MI. Bishop Springs was the Pastor of Bethel Temple Church and also served as Arizona State as Bishop. In addition he was a school crossing guard for Sunnyside School District and worked at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16 at Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1019 E. 31st, with Bishop J. P. Steadman of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Apostolic, officiating. Burial South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
ANDERSON, Carl Elmore ”Andy”, died peacefully at home August 10, 1997. Andy was born October 31, 1905 and married Wanda Redfern Anderson in 1934. Andy was a member of the Elk’s and of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement ofBarber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). He is survived his wife; their children, (Janet Barta of MI and James E. Anderson of Tucson); three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; and a baby great-granddaughter. Their daughter Kay died in 1959. Visitation will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, with Service following at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
BARKER, Guadalupe C., 86, died August 11, 1997. Mother of Robert C. Barker, Jaime C. Barker, Rafaela Barker Allen, all of Tucson and Flora Barker Rider of Warner Robbins, Georgia; sister of Raymon Mancillas of Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton W. Barker; son, Jesus A. Barker; and a daughter, Ramona Barker. She was a former Nogales, Arizona resident 1938-1957. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 1997 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with Father Robert Tamminga officiating. Entombment to follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum.Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations to Casas de Los Ninos, 347 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705 in memory of Guadalupe C. Barker would be appreciated.
BRIGHTENFIELD, Leo T., 81, of Tucson, died August 9, 1997. Survived by wife, Violet P. Brightenfield of Tucson; sons, Ronald Brightenfield of Tucson and Laurence Brightenfield of Farmington, NY; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. Flowing Wells Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1743 W. Wetmore. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
FRANZ, Mary A. Kenning, born October 25, 1915 in Collinsville, IL, died August 10, 1997. Predeceased by parents, Clarence and Mary Anderson; brothers, Merlin and Robert Anderson; sister, Phoebe A. Eaton; first husband, John ”Jack” Kenning, second husband, Raymond ”Bud” Franz; and grandchild, Darrin Bechtel. Mother of John (Maureen) Kenning and Kay Kenning (Bob) Bechtel of Cochise, AZ; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; sister of Laura A. Raymon and Amy (Vernon) Gehlbach, both of IL, Vivian A. Bonham of AR and George (Reva) Anderson of MO; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mary resided in Lincoln, IL most of her adult life and was a Tucson winter visitor for 18 years at Far Horizons Trailer Village. She was a past president of the Rebekah State Assembly of Illinois. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity. Visitation Thursday, August 14, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111). Further services will be held in Lincoln, IL.
FRENCH, John L., 72, died at home quietly Monday morning, August 11, 1997. Born in Davenport, IA in 1924, Mr. French was employed by Deere & Co., Moline, IL, until retiring to Tucson in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Billie French of Tucson; sister, Vera French Bates of Bettendorf, IA; brother, George French of Litchfield Park, AZ; three children from his first wife, the late Carolyn Stuhr, Diana of Holliston, MA; John of Arlington Heights, IL, William of Villa Park, IL and three grandchildren. Service, Thursday, August 14, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Christ the King Church with the Rev. Dr. Gregory Wyes officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
LEEPER, Lucille M., 71, of Tucson, died August 11, 1997. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Vernon; son, Vernon J. (Cheryl) Leeper; grandchildren, James, Dawn and Mike; her mother, Elsie; and one brother, Earle Layser of Wyoming, plus daughter-in-law, Gail. Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Les Plattner officiating.
Dorothy Flint Novak (Mrs. Milan V. Novak) passed away Saturday, August 8, 1997, she was 87. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milan V. Novak, MD, Ph.D. in 1992. She is survived by their three children, Dr. Mary Novak Sand of Stratford, Connecticut, John Lotus Novak of Lombard, Illinois and Dr. Raymond William Novak of Tucson; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Novak graduated with a BA Degree, from Macalester College in 1932 where she majored in Business and Psychology. She and Milan moved to Tucson in 1969 for health reasons and were congregational members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church until their deaths. Dorothy was honored by many national, state and local organizations for her extraordinary volunteerism, spanning more than 50 years. Since all three of her children were national speed skating champions, she and her husband first became very active on the National Board of the Amateur Speed Skating Union of the United States, and was inducted to their hall of fame in 1979. Upon their arrival in Tucson, she saw several critical volunteer needs for the new ”University Hospital”(University Medical Center) and co-organized their first ”Auxiliary Volunteer Program, ” serving as President in 1973. Utilizing her former retailing experience as a merchandiser and buyer for several large St. Paul department stores, Dorothy designed the original UMC Hospital Gift Shop, and served as its first ”Volunteer Manager” from 1971-78. In the mid 70's she created UMC’s Spanish Interpreter’s Program, which received national recognition and acclaim. She was a member of numerous clubs, organizations and societies including the Pima County Medical Auxiliary, Tucson Czechoslovakian American Society, Tucson and National Rose Societies, Angel Charity for Children, Inc, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Old Pueblo Lapidary Club, Friends of the U/A Library and the Tucson Museum of Art. In the late 70's she helped establish the Tucson Ronald McDonald House which assisted families of children who were undergoing cancer treatments at the Arizona Cancer Center. She was elected Vice-President of their board of trustees in 1981.By 1986 she and her husband joined the University of Arizona Presidents Club and later that year received the Distinguished Citizens Award from the UA College of Medicine. It was during that same period that she received another distinguished citizen’s award from the Alumni Association at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. A year later, Dorothy was appointed a founding board member of the U/A Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center and became its first Public Education and Outreach chairman. Before Milan’s death in 1992, he honored Dorothy by designating a room for his beloved wife in the newly created research facility and was most recently elevated to ”Life Membership” status by the center’s advisory board. One of her most prized possessions and accomplishments was to have received the prestigious”Hon Kachina Award–One of 12 Who Care” throughout the state of Arizona, which was presented by the St. Luke’s Men’s Awards Committee at St. Luke’s Health System in Phoenix in 1988. University Medical Center honored Dorothy’s innovative volunteer services in 1991 by establishing the ”Dorothy F. Novak Distinguished Volunteer Award, ” now in its sixth year, for people who have served as volunteer role models, both at UMC and in the Tucson community. ”Her skill, as well as her philosophy of life was in her ability to recognize the elements in any organization that are needed to improve its function and the compulsive initiative to motivate (others toward) the development of those needs, ” said her son Raymond. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 1997 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Drive at Paseo Del Norte. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the UA Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724.
