GAUL, Gerry, 77, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away November 14, 1997. Gerry was born on May 23, 1920 in Lynwood, California. A former flower shop owner in Paramount, California, Gerry moved with his family to Tucson in 1965 where he became a teacher and counselor for Tucson Unified School District. He earned his Masters in Education from the University of Arizona. Gerry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Bettye; his sons, Patrick, Dan, Mo, and Jim Gaul; his daughters, Jeanene Lacey and Colleen Avender; his dear sister, Charlotte Nugent; his younger brother, Virgil Gaul; and his eleven grandchildren. Gerry will be remembered most for his devotion to his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. We all love you and miss you but know that you are in a better place with God. Memorial Services will be held at St. Francis de Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco, Monday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Pregnancy Crisis Center, 2648 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KERNS, George F., 69, died November 15, 1997. Born and lived in Pottsville, PA. A 1945 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. Enlisted in the Marine Corps. August 1951 and discharged August 1954. He served in South and Central Korea where he was wounded twice and received the Purple Heart with a Star, along with other medals and citations. After being discharged, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was employed by the Police Dept for 29 years. He recently moved to Tucson, Arizona to live with his brother, where he passed away. Survivors include brothers, Joseph of Tucson, John of Pottsville, PA, and Thomas of Jersey City, New Jersey; and sister, Anne Kerns Frost of West Palm Beach, FL. Nieces and nephews also survive. Mass will be offered 8:30 a.m., Monday, November 17, 1997, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Kern’s memory may be made to Carondelet Health Care, 1120 S. Swan Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85711. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LOPEZ, Arthur Bartlett, 1932-1997, passed away November 13, 1997. Arthur was born in Arivaca, AZ, and attended elementary school and then moved to Tucson, AZ. Arthur is survived by Armida, his loving wife of over forty-two years; two daughters, Ruby Ann (Alex) Gonzalez; Bettina (Sam) Cardenas; son, Arthur (Martha); eight grandchildren; three sisters, Rita Otero, Matilda Sanchez, Virginia Rico; one brother, Refugio (Cuco) Lopez; nephews and nieces from five generations; and by numerous friends. Arthur was an educator, teaching in several Tucson schools for over twenty-five years. Arthur will be missed by all. Services will be held on November 18, 1997 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd., Tucson, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Masswill be held on November 19, 1997 at Most Holy Trinity, 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MALLGRAF, Mary A., 69, of Tucson, died November 13, 1997. To a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend who lived her life with love in her heart and peace in her soul – you will be greatly missed and let this poem speak for all who knew you, what we all feel in our hearts.
”God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful; he always takes the best. He knew you were suffering; He knew you were in pain; He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. He closed your weary eyelids and whispered ‘Peace Be Thine’. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone. Part of us went with you the day God called you Home.”
Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.
NIELSEN, Arthur L., age 78, of Tucson, passed away November 16, 1997. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Kay. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jennie; daughters, Marilyn (Dennis) Scheall, and Brenda (James) Voigtmann. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave, Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arthur’s name. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
TATE, Katherine E., 81, of Tucson, AZ, passed away November 12, 1997. She was born November 12, 1916 in Cleveland, TN, to William and Vesta Gentry. For the past twenty-five years she resided in Tucson and formerly in Berwyn, IL; La Porte, IN; and Cleveland, TN. She is survived by three sisters, Mildred Frazer, Beverly (Ray) Stanford, and Barbara (Trotty) Heck; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth (John) Harnsberger; two sons, James E. (Deloris) of Tucson, and David L. (Sharon) of Woodridge, IL; six grandchildren, Deborah (Steven) Miller, Sandra Anderson, Jennifer Tate, and Russell (Renee) Tate; five great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Miller, Mitchell Anderson, Rebecca Tate, Alix and Zachary Tate. Preceding her in death were her husband, Arthur; and two sisters, Louise Kirk and Elizabeth Bird. By her own arrangement she donated her body to the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Remembrances to Carondelet Hospice, PO Box 13170, Tucson, AZ 85732-3170 or to the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Family services have been conducted.
ENGLE, Roberta M., 88 years old, died Thursday November 13, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by two sons, David Engle and Tom Engle both of Tucson; two sisters, Augusta Fleming of Columbus, Ohio, Edna Flowers of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Debra, Autumn, Mariah; two great-grandchildren, Codi and Austin. Mass for Mrs. Engle will be held Monday, November 17, 1997 at Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell, with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 16 at Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 East Speedway, where Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 p.m.
MADRIL, Gregorio A. Sr.”Connie”, 70, of Tucson was called onto eternal rest and entered into the hands of the Lord on November 10, 1997. Preceded in death by son Eddie F. ”Chito” Madril. Survived by wife, Maxine Madril; daughters Jean (Eddie) Sanchez, Yolanda Madril, Cecilia Madril; daughter-in-law, Maria Madril; sons Vernon (Lydia), Greg A. Jr. (Sharon), Juan (Erlinda), Martin, Gerard, Roy and Fernando Madril; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (SOUTH CHAPEL), 240 South Stone Avenue, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment to follow at Monte Calvario Pascua Pueblo. Arrangements by Carrillo’s Tucson Mortuary.
OLIVARES, Alberto Jr., 58, died November 10, 1997. Husband of Minda Olivares; father of Maria Czajka, Rosalinda Stalcup and Albert Olivares III; six grandchildren; one brother; two sisters and many loving relatives also survive. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Rainer Jaromi Ptacek
June 7, 1951, November 12, 1997.
He will be missed here on earth by his children, Gabe, Rudy and Lily; his wife, Patti; mother, Ingeborg Vlcek; brother, Bob Ptacek and his wife, Gail; the entire Keating family, scores of friends in Tucson and scattered around the world. He taught us about love and we will celebrate his life at San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Ft. Lowell, Monday, November 17, 1997 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please support cancer research and UMC Cancer Center. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
RAMIREZ, Ramiro C. ”Milo”, 68, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on November 13, 1997. Survived by his beloved wife, Alice; children, Cindy, Carlos, Robert, Marcie (Rick), Marissa (Joe); grandchildren, Eric, Andreina, Michael, Vicente, Nicolas. We’ll miss you ”Pop”. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on November 17, 1997 at St. Monica’s Church. Interment will be in South Lawn Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Sunnyside School District Family Resource and Wellness Center. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
Jose O. ”Cote” Villa, in loving memory of our father, grandfather, uncle and friend who was born on July 5, 1908 in Tucson, Arizona. He was a hard working individual for Double U Ranch, 57 years, and Canyon Ranch for 13 years. He has gone to be with the Lord on November 12, 1997. Survivors are his beloved wife, Maria M. Villa; daughters Socorro (Waldo) Lopez and Gloria V. (Adalberto) Romo; sons Jose (Irma) and Refugio (Connie); 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The memories and love he has bestowed on us will always be treasured and remain with us. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Ft. Lowell with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday at San Pedro Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Ft. Lowell Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
Shirlia E. Wille, 93 years old, a Tucson pioneer, died Thursday, November 13, 1997 in Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Herman M. Wille. Survived by sons, Herm and Frederick; daughter, Barbara Kelley; sisters, Zona Moore and Thelma Armstrong; grandchildren, Liz, David, Steve, Mike, Cathy, Sherri, Debbie, Fred, Carrie, Curt, Tracy, Craig and 22 great-grandchildren; nieces, Linda, Sharon and the following from Germany, Ursula, Gisela, Ans and Angela; and nephew, Joachim. Born December 10, 1903 in New York City, Mrs. Wille grew up in Los Angeles moved to Tucson in 1919; charter member of St. Ambrose and its Senior Citizen Group; Charter Member (1944) of Ladies Auxiliary FOE 180; retired from Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant in 1987 after 37 years; member of National and Local AARP. Giving and caring to family and friends, she also contributed to charities including the Maryknoll Society. Visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Scripture Service and Celebration of Her Life at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 17, 1997 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2525 N. Tucson Blvd. Mass on Tuesday at 10:00 at St. Ambrose, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. She enjoyed traveling and made three trips to Germany and Holland to visit family. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P. O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545.
May the road rise up to meet you.
WILLIAMS, George Earskin, 66, died November 12, 1997 in Tucson. He was born January 9, 1931 in Detroit, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian. He will be missed by his daughter, Georgian Larkins of Tempe; brother, Herman (Nancy) Williams of Dayton, Ohio; sisters, Geraldine (Clarence) Robinson of Vallejo, CA, Helen Johnson and Jeanette (Edward) Reynolds both of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Danielle Larkins of Tempe, Delisia Wilkes and Terile Williams both of Tucson; 2 great-grandchildren. He will also be greatly missed by cousin, Gena Mae Williams and her husband, James of Tucson and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran retiring after 22 years. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 17 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with Pastor Jason Nelsestuen officiating. Burial in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BAKUTIS, George Joseph Jr., went peacefully in his favorite chair with his loving dogs, Gidget and Dutchess at his side on November 12, 1997. He left behind his loving friend and wife, Barbara and their children, Nancy and Joe. Nancy resides in Tucson with the husband, Ron Herget and their daughter, Brittny. Joe resides in Phoenix with his new bride, Melissa and son, Braydon. George is survived by his parents, George Sr. and Wanda Bakutis and brothers, Frank and Charles who all reside in Connecticut. His sister, June Hughes resides in Iowa. George was born on July 20, 1940 in New Haven, CT and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1958. He served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1961, spending some time stationed in Germany and Maguire Air Force Base. George moved his family to Arizona in 1982 because, as George put it, ”I hate to be cold”. George loved all sports and became an avid fan of the University of Arizona. He was employed at Burns International Security as a security guard and truly enjoyed his work. George touched many lives while he walked with us on earth and at one time coached little league baseball. He had a passion for flowers and woodworking. Memorial Service will be held at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, Monday, November 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to plant a flower in memory of George as a reminder to us of how precious life is. You will be missed, my friends, but your memory will always be with us. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Richard Raymond Benhase, Jr., 44, died November 4, 1997. Survived by his mother, Mary A. Benhase; sisters, Mary Lynne, Rhonda, Meg Benhase and Rendy Horner; brother, Michael Thomas Benhase; nieces, Mandy Oneal, Angela Bonura, Rachel Dawkins, Nicki Grant, Shari Van Patten; nephews, Clede Oneal, Damian Bonura, Tim Van Patten, Thomas Oberry, Kenny Grant, Richard and Michael Horner. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the University of Arizona Dept. of Psychiatry in honor of Richard Raymond Benhase Jr. Fund, C/O University of Arizona Dept. of Psychiatry, P.O. Box 245002, Tucson, AZ 85724. Attn: Cindi Laukes. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 1997 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
