BARSS, Edward George Urquhart ”Ted” age 61, of Tucson, AZ, died October 27, 1997. Ted was born on July 24, 1936 and raised in Toronto, Canada. He earned his Industrial Engineering Degree at University of Toronto and his MBA at McMaster University. While in Canada he was active in the Rotary Club, President of Minor Hockey Association and the City Recreation Commission. A resident of Tucson, AZ since 1994, he was an active member of the Skyline Country Club where he pursued his interests in golf and tennis. Other interests included skiing, piano and computers. At the time of his death, Ted served as president of his own consulting company (Barss Consulting), specializing in company restructuring and strategic planning. Prior to heading up his own company, he served as President of BIW/Draka U.S.A. for nine years. He is survived by Teresa ”Terri” Barss, his wife of 15 years, beloved father to Edward James ”T.J.” Barss of Tucson, AZ, Jamie Barss-Angus of Ottawa, Ontario, Jennifer Barss-Cameron of Toronto, Ontario, Craig Barss of Baltimore, Ontario, Martha Barss of Toronto, Ontario, Catherine Barss, Toronto, Ontario and Drew Barss of St. Joseph, MI, beloved grandfather of Jordan, Troy, Dusty, Keenan and Carter. Survived by his brother, Jerry Barss; preceded in death by his brother, Robert Barss. He touched many lives and was loved by many friends in Canada and the United States. The family of Ted would like to thank all those for your continued love, thoughts and support. Memorial Service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), November 1 at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Andy Ross officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to UMC Cancer Center. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
BELDING, Darwin, passed away October 27, 1997. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Belding; two sisters; five children; and 10 grandchildren. No services will be held.
BRAUN, Gene, of Tucson, died Saturday, October 25, 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Renade; and son, Jeff of Arizona, son, Gene (Michele); daughters, Kari (Ed) Trinosky, Cindy (Robert) Belinsky, all of Indiana, Lori (William) Farrell of MI; sisters, Greta Corsbie of TX, Evelyn (Ray) Steel of IN; seven grandchildren, Briana, D.J., Gene Michael, William, Eric, Jordan and Sidni; many nieces and nephews. Preceded him in death, father, Gene and mother Margretha and twin brother, Gerald. Memorial Service Saturday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco (see map Yellow Pages – Churches – Unity).
EVANS, Joan Ellen, beloved angel to all who met her, was born on June 4, 1956 and died after a long courageous struggle with multiple myeloma on Sunday, October 26, 1997. She was the youngest daughter of Ralph and Marian Evans, Munds Pk., AZ, twin sister, Jane Marie (deceased June 4, 1956); sisters, Ann Evans Mihina and Barbara Evans Levine (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Mary Evans Koch (Ken) and Nancy Evans Garcia (Allen) of Phoenix, Arizona; nieces and nephews, Christopher, Michael (Karen) and Katherine Mihina; Damian, Andrea and Kimberly Garcia; Kevin and Andrew Levine; and Corey Koch. With us in spirit are her loved ones and friends in Wisconsin who will miss her dearly. The family would like to thank her many wonderful caregivers at the Cancer Center, UMC, and Health South, as well as all who prayed for her along her journey. Visitation Friday, October 31 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Memorial and Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 1997.
FENSTERMACHER, Walter Leon III, 50, of Tucson, died October 27, 1997. Graduating from Villanova University in Pennsylvania with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Walter did post graduate work at at the University of West Virginia. He taught at Cholla High School for 24 years. Memorial Services, 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 1 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
Juanita May Stutler Horan, 69, died October 25, 1997. Born in Bristol, WV December 23, 1927. Moved to Tucson, AZ in 1972. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Charles G. Horan, Sr.; two sisters, Naomi Ingalls and Betty (Adolf) Schieve; one brother, Charles (Joan) Stutler; and five children, Ramona O’Donnell, John McFarland, Sr., Charles L. McFarland, Charles G. Horan, Jr. and wife Barbara and Caroline Gutierrez and husband Bill; mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Caroline G. Horan; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A kind and loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother who will be missed by family and friends. Visitation was held at home of deceased October 28, 1997 for close friends and family.
LUARTES, Richard W., 70, passed away Monday, October 27, 1997. Survived by wife, Marlene; daughter, Sharon (Mark) Coble of Pinetop, AZ; sons, Stephen Luartes of San Diego, CA, Jeffrey Luartes of Pinetop, AZ and Brett (Danielle) Luartes; eight grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 16131 N. Vernon Road, Catalina, AZ. Burial was at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix today.
VARELA, Ray N., born January 20, 1919, passed away October 24, 1997. Widowed three years, survived by 19 children. Service, November 1 at 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph Parish, 300 Mountain View Dr., Hayden, AZ.
BURTNETT, Lucile, Born March 9, 1911 in Fillmore, Mo, died October 28, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by son, Billy and daughter-in-law, Barbara of Tucson; grandson, James of San Francisco, CA; granddaughters, Susan and Barbara (Hurley) of Tucson; great-grandson, Nathaniel Hurley of Tucson. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, 1997 at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 East Tanque Verde Road. Contributions may be made to Tucson Lutheran Homes or Tanque Verde Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
William M. Feinberg M.D., Born April 21, 1952, passed away following sudden cardiac arrest on October 24, 1997. Dr. Feinberg was a professor of neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 13 years, Lois Loescher and devoted children, Max, age six and Hope, age four of Tucson. Other survivors include his parents, Dr. Milton and Marjorie Feinberg of Encino, CA and brother, Lawrence (Karen) of Los Angeles; in-laws, Dr. Thomas and Dorothy Loescher of Tucson, Jon Loescher (Carol) of San Diego, Eric Loescher (Laurie); two nephews and one niece of Portland, Oregon and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill was first and foremost an exceptional human being who treasured above all else, time spent with his family and friends. He endeared himself to countless others with his terrific sense of humor, gentle and caring nature and sharp intellect. Bill attended Stanford University and received his M.D. at University of California, San Francisco. Professionally, he will be remembered as an internationally known expert in stroke prevention research and an excellent, compassionate physician. A memorial service will be held at University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium, Tucson, Arizona on Friday, October 31 at noon. Donations can be made to the University of Arizona Foundation-Stroke Research, Office of Development, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. P.O. Box 2450-046, Tucson, AZ 85724. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
KNOTT, John Arthur, age 71 of Tucson, passed away October 28, 1997. He was born in Utica, New York April 15, 1926. Beloved husband of Lois Knott of Tucson; sister Arlene Healey of Saratoga Springs, New York; brother-in-law Thomas McManus of Clifton Park, New York. Children, Michael (Betty) Knott of Tucson, Robyn Knott of Tucson, Cher (Dave) Rubenstein of Phoenix, Sandy Lutz of Tucson, Rick (Kris) Knott of Tucson, Aimee (Bruce) Bagenstos of Tucson; (Stepson) Mark McCune of Tucson; 10 grandchildren. Services will be Friday, October 31, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at HUDGEL’S-Swan Funeral Home, 1335 S. Swan Road.
METCALF, Joseph Roscoe, born April 12, 1922 in Brocton, IL, passed away October 24, 1997. Survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Dave (Pat) and Tom; daughter, Marcia Davenport; son-in-law, Dr. David Davenport; grandchildren, Deron, Amy and Julie Davenport, Melissa and Jacob Metcalf. Joe was educated in Redmond, Illinois. He joined the Army Air Corps and eventually was transferred to Davis Monthan in 1941. During World War II he was a B-24 lead Bomber pilot stationed in England with the 8th Air Force. He was decorated with the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After graduation from the U of A in 1948, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, he became a trainee with Sears in the Tucson store. In 1964 he returned as manager and opened the Park Mall Store. Retiring from Sears in 1978 he returned to Tucson where he was active in Catalina Rotary, on the Board of the YMCA, was the Executive Vice President of the Youth Foundation, a member of Skyline Country Club and Pinetop Lakes Country Club. He was also an active member of the White River Masonic Lodge in Show Low and the Builders Masonic Lodge in Tucson. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m.Saturday, November 1, 1997 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Youth Foundation of the YMCA, P.O. Box 1866, Tucson, AZ., 85702-1866, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
MOODY, Ruth, passed away October 28, 1997. She was born in Kansas City, MO. and moved to Tucson in 1983. She was a Realtor for Long Realty Co. for 12 years. She was a graduate of St. Theresa’s College in Kansas City. She married Ivan E. Moody in 1951, who died in 1988 and who was Vice President and General Counsel for Riss International. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She is survived by two children, James A. Moody of Washington, D.C. and Joan Millwater of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Adele Toller of Tucson and a brother, William H. Toller of West Hartford, CT. Favorite charities are the Salvation Army, 1001 N. Richey Blvd. 85716 or the Holy Family Center Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd. 85745. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 31, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon, with a reception following in the home. A later interment of her cremains is planned in Kansas City. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.
MORGAN, Jerry C., Sr., 70, passed away October 25, 1997. Survived by wife, Roni Morgan; son, Jerry C. Morgan, Jr.; grandchildren, Robert Brady, Christopher Morgan, Matthew Morgan, Michael Morgan and Jennifer Morgan; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Morgan; nieces and nephews all in Texas. Jerry was a retired Senior Master Sergeant with 20 years of service in the USAF and a 20 year retiree from Hughes Air Craft where he was a foreign buyer for the T.O.W. Missile. Preceded in death by son, James B. Morgan. In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Memorial Service Friday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity.
PERRY, Jean (nee Kentosh) died October 26, 1997. Beloved wife of the late Peter Perry; sister of Melvina, Margaret, Catherine, Michael and Loraine. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 31 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd. Entombment to follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Rosary will be recited, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Donations to Abbie Tuller School, 5870 E. 14th St., Tucson, AZ 85711. Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
VARELA, Ray N., born January 20, 1919, passed away October 24, 1997. Widowed three years, survived by 19 children. Service, November 1 at 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph Parish, 300 Mountain View Dr., Hayden, AZ.
ALVIDREZ, Daniel M., 76, of Tucson, passed away October 26, 1997. Survived by wife, Dora; daughters, Gloria (Elias), Yolanda (Jim), Barbara (Abe); son, Daniel Jr. (Pam); sisters, Coleta Alvillar, Librada Carbajal, Eliosa Navarro; brother, Rayo Alvidrez; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Alvidrez served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad after more than 40 years of service. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Southern Arizona Hiking Club or Hospice Family Care. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, October 31, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Odelia’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BRAUN, Gene, of Tucson, died Saturday, October 25, 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Renade; and son, Jeff of Arizona, son, Gene (Michele); daughters, Kari (Ed) Trinosky, Cindy (Robert) Belinsky, all of Indiana, Lori (William) Farrell of MI; sisters, Greta Corsbie of TX, Evelyn (Ray) Steel of IN; seven grandchildren, Briana, D.J., Gene Michael, William, Eric, Jordan and Sidni; many nieces and nephews. Preceded him in death, father, Gene and mother Margretha and twin brother, Gerald. Memorial Service Saturday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco (see map Yellow Pages – Churches – Unity).
CASEY, William Joe ”Bill”, 41, died October 27, 1997. Survived by his wife, Theresa ”Terry” (Weyker) Casey; sisters, Linda Mulligan and Barbara (Todd) Bohannon; nephews, Tom and Joshua; nieces, Susan, Tressa, Kaylee, Brooke and Alexis; grandnephew, Andy and grandniece, Alexandra; father and mother-in-law, Richard and June Weyker; uncle Arthur Farris; aunt and uncle, Marion and Roland Weyker and aunt, Myrtle Weyker. And also pets, Sandy and Alley. Preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Juanita Casey. Bill was a native Tucsonian, graduated Rincon High School, worked in the family business Electric Motor C., then continued with Best Way Electric as a motor technician. Leisure time was most enjoyed in Cholla Bay, Mexico with family and friends. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Graveside Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 1997 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Carondelet Foundation % St. Joseph’s Hospital, P.O. Box 12069Tucson, AZ 85775.
CHAMBERS, James Estel, 75, died October 26, 1997. Survived by his wife, Margaret Chambers. Private family services will be held at a later date. In memory of James, contributions may be made to Casa de Los Ninos or your favorite charity. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
