OGDEN, Eric M., 11 years old, died October 17, 1997, Friday in Tucson. Survived by loving parents, Randy and Sue Ogden of Tucson; brother, Corey Ogden of Tucson, AZ; grandparents, John and Lois Ogden, Josephine Gibson all of Tucson; uncle Jim and aunt Carrie Ogden; aunt Lynne and uncle Phil Atkins; uncle Paul and aunt Re Gibson, uncle Larry and aunt Dawn Gibson; uncle David and aunt Robyn Gibson and many cousins. Mom and Dad will greatly miss your kid hugs and they love you very much. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him and by all those whose lives he touched. He made us all smile. Services for Eric will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at the Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eric Ogden Memorial Hockey Scholarship Fund % Wells Fargo Bank #0436-561856. Eric loved to play hockey. He loved rading on his blades, chasing after the puck, passing to his teammates, scoring goals and assisting his teammates in scoring goals. Eric Especially loved the camaraderie he found in hockey. To Eric, his hockey companions were not only his teammates, they were his friends. This fund will financially assist boys and girls who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in this sport. We hope that whomever the beneficiary, he or she will love playing hockey and enjoy it as much as Eric did. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ROTTMAN, Viola, of Green Valley, AZ, passed away October 19, 1997. Survived by husband, Walter Rottman of Green Valley; children, John T. (Paulette) Langan of Tucson, Maryland Langan of MI, Robert (Virginia) Langan of OH and Susan (Brad) Vice of OH; sisters, Edna of KY, Ruby of OH, Lola Fay of KY and Shirley of KY; brothers, Russell, EberLee, Lawrence and Junior, all of KY; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, November 1 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 505 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley, AZ.
Mary Theresa ”Snookie” Calvarese, daughter of Rose and William Jacob, 61, of Tucson. Preceded in death by daughter, Theresa Govina. Survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Dino Calvarese; brother, Daniel (Raeanne) Jacob of Tucson; sisters, Marlene (Honon) Thomas of Tucson; Helene Abdo of Minneapolis; Cele (Donald) Scheidk of Tucson; daughter, Dina of Laguna; sons, Richard, Alex, and Donald, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, Alex, Rikki, and Kristen; and many, many devoted cousins, nephews, nieces, and godchildren. A graduate of Tucson High School, she owned and operated Dino’s Hair Fashion with her husband, Dino, and was CEO of National Millworks of Tucson. Best mother and wife anyone could want or have. Mass Service October 20, 1:00 p.m., at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
GURSKE, Clayton E., 76, of Tucson, passed away on October 18, 1997. He was a former resident of Duluth and Grand Marais, MN. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Tynne; twin daughters of Tucson, Janice (Walter) Love and Janet (Joe) Rosales; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Elaine (Carl) Stevens of Tucson and Duluth. Clayton served in WWII in the 62nd Armored Field Artillery in Tunisia, Sicily, England, Omaha Beach Landing on D-Day and throughout Europe including the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from the Burlington Northern RR. Private inurnment will be held at Peace Mausoleum, East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HAZEL, Belva Lee, 67, of Route 1, Linville, died Sunday, October 19, 1997 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg where she had been a patient for one day. She was born May 21, 1930 in Shattuck, Oklahoma and was the daughter of the late Curtis and Leola Howard Kimmons. Mrs.Hazel moved to this area in 1984 from Tucson, Arizona, and was an active member of the Word of Life Ministries where she was involved with the Children’s Ministries. She was a manager for the 7-Eleven convenience stores for Southland Corporation and also was a self-employed trainer of thoroughbred horses for many years. She is survived by her husband, William Melvin Hazel of Tucson, Arizona; two daughters, Ann Lowe of Linville, Virginia; and Vickie Hicks of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sisters, Marilyn Fahnert of Amarillo, Texas; and Kaye McCall of Stinnett, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Kyger & Trobaugh Funeral Home in Harrisonburg by Pastor Bill Gearhart. Her body will be cremated at Harrisonburg Cremation Service and burial will be private. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Hospice Unit, 235 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801.
MORENO, Lena C., died Saturday, October 18, 1997. Mrs. Moreno was born in New York on March 2, 1909 and has resided in Tucson since 1981. She is survived by two daughters, Joanne Travers and husband Chip of Tucson; and Terry Rencarge of Tucson; one sister, Mimi Scioli of New Jersey; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Moreno was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, in 1993. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, 1997 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway). The Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 Camino Seco. Entombment will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
NUGENT, Daniel, died suddenly October 12, 1997. A memorial will be held at San Xavier Mission, Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a flower if you wish.
PRICE, Luther, 81, of Tucson, died October 17, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Rose; children, Glenda (Robert) Hussey, Rick (Polly) Price, Theda (Jack) Croy; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Derwood Price of Tucson; Wilford Price of Illinois; and sister, Clarabelle Sims of Illinois. Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, Mr. Price moved his family to Tucson in 1953, retiring from Hughes Aircraft in 1981. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, October 21, 1997 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
ROMO JR., Bernard M. ”Nino”, 73, of Tucson, passed away October 17, 1997. Survived by wife, Pauline; daughters, Christine (Joe) Duran; and Norma (Tino) Ruiz; son, Bernie (Sandra) Romo; sister, Sylvia (Wayne) Gardner; brother, Reynaldo (Margaret) Romo. Also survived by grandchildren, Jason, Gabriel, Veronica, Anthony, Bernie, and Steven. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Mr. Romo was a Past Commander of the American Legion Post #59 and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
STUFFLEBEAN, Marguerite Hill, age 80, was born January 10, 1917 in Beardstown, IL and died at TMC Hospice in Tucson, AZ on October 14, 1997. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John H. Stufflebean; her son, John E. Stufflebean together with Lynda Stites Stufflebean and grandchildren, Daniel Ross and Mallory Ann of Kansas City, MO. She is also survived by her sister, Alice Hill Otterbourg of El Paso, TX. Marguerite grew up in Beardstown and graduated from BHS in 1934. She attended the Caster Beauty College in St. Joseph, MO. She and her sister owned and operated the Empress Beauty Shop in Brookfield, MO. She attended the University of Missouri with her husband. Marguerite was married October 3, 1942 at The Little Church Around The Corner in New York City. The Stufflebeans moved to Tucson, AZ in October of 1945. In the 1940's and 1950's she was active in the BPOE 385 Ladies Auxiliary. Bridge was one of her favorite activities with a multitude of friends in many groups throughout her life. In later years she enjoyed the ladies auxiliary of the Arizona Society of Professional Engineers, a senior exercise group who are now at the Lighthouse YMCA, as well as some small intimate bridge groups and old friends. Her many friends in these later groups have been most supportive in these trying times. She is a former member of the Eastern Star and is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Contributions to her memory can be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Memorial Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dale E. Hewitt in the Chapel of Trinity Presbyterian Church on October 26 at 2:00 p.m.
ALLSHOUSE, Herbert C., 86, of Tucson, passed away October 14, 1997. Preceded in death by his wife, Ada; father of Dorothy (Bud) Ellis of New York and David of Florida and the late, Bonnie Kelly, Ralph and Paul; stepfather, of Geraldine (Eddy) Owens of Tucson and Martha (Dave) Higby of Michigan. Memorial Service will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by HUDGEL’S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
AYRES, Florence L., 79, of Tucson, died October 17, 1997. Survived by husband, Stephen C. Ayres of Tucson; children, Linda J. (Robert) Clayton of Tucson, Deborah L. (Richard) Weller of Tucson and Robert W. Ayres of Tempe; brother, Bill Towner of Auburn, CA and grandchildren, Stephen Weller of Tucson, Peter (Chris) Weller of Albuquerque, NM and Emiley Clayton of Tucson. Memorial Service, Sunday 11:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rev. Warren L. Jones officiating.
BYXBEE, Mary Ellen, 79, of Oro Valley, AZ, died October 15, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Arthur W. Byxbee and is survived by her son, Charles A. Byxbee; daughter-in-law, Kelly C. Byxbee and three grandchildren, Kacy, Karlyn and Kennedy of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Charles V. Snyder Jr. and sister, Harriet S. Rick of Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Charles V. and Mary E. Snyder, Lancaster, PA. She attended the Shippen Preparatory School and Lancaster Business College and was a member of The Junior League of Lancaster, PA and Fullerton, CA. She moved to Tucson in 1974. A Celebration of Mary Ellen’s life will be held for friends and family Monday, October 20, 1997, 5:00 p.m. at 16 Oro Place, Oro Valley, AZ. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arizona Cancer Center/UAF in memory of Mary Ellen Byxbee, 1515 N. Campbell Ave. P.O. Box 245103, Tucson, AZ 85724. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
DAIGH, Celia Hooper, 89, of Catalina, died October 16, 1997. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Marvin R. Daigh of Tucson; sons, Robert E. Mathews of Parker, CO, Richard Daigh of Traverse City, MI; daughter, Constance Fletcher of Fairfax, VA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Tommy Lee Mathews. Mrs. Daigh traveled extensively with her husband while he served in the U.S. Air Force. Their travels included Hawaii and England. She worked as a nurse practitioner and homemaker. Memorial Service Sunday, 3:00 p.m., St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
LEE, Henry S. ”Uncle Hank” 74, a resident of Tucson, died October 16, 1997. Survived by wife, Carmen; son, Robert F. (Sherrie); three grandchildren; mother-in-law, Carmen Oceguera; six sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Lee was a veteran of WW II serving in the Army’s 88th Infantry in Northern Africa and Italy. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with Rev.David Chan of Tucson Chinese Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment follows at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tucson Chinese Baptist Church, 2411 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
RIVERA, Ramon I., 63, of Tucson, passed away October 17, 1997. Survived by sons, Manny Cota and Gilbert Rivera; sisters, Virginia R. (Tomas) Jaimez, Juanita Miller, Ernestina A. Antone; brothers, Jose A. Rivera, Edwardo D. (Maria) Rivera; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20, 1997 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Cristo Rey Church, New Pascua, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at the burial site on Tuesday morning, October 21, 1997 in Sacaton, Arizona. Ana Jaimez Valenzuela and her husband Vincent have loved and cared for ”Tio Sonny.” We all miss you. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SOLIS, Sergio A., 35, died October 15, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. 236, S. Scott.
THOMAS, Alice Hanson, died October 11, 1997. Predeceased by husband, John F. Thomas. Survived by daughters, Melinda Carrell (William D. Jr.) and Elizabeth Bilby (Richard M.); grandchildren, Jennifer and Bill (Jill) Carrell and John, Stephen (Michelle) and Tom (Stephanie) Alexander. Born in Globe, AZ on March 31, 1911, attended schools in Phoenix; graduated from Malborough School for Girls in Los Angeles, attended the University of Arizona where she was member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. She was a member of the Jr. League of Phoenix and a long time member of the Phoenix Country Club. She lived in Tucson from 1976 until her death. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends may may donate to the charity of their choice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., Tucson, AZ.
WRIGHT, Berta, of Berta Wright Gallery Shop, passed away Friday, October 17, 1997. We would like to take time to recognize a contributor to the local arts for almost 50 years. Berta Wright, internationally known, award winning fabric designer, gallery owner, art educator, TMA board member and active participant since 1950 will be remembered with a Memorial Gathering on Sunday, October 19, 4:00 p.m. in the Courtyard of the Tucson Museum of Art. All are invited to add their voice and presence in our remembrance of Berta.
BLEAKMORE, Richard L. ”Dick” age 68, of Tucson, died October 14, 1997. Survivors include two brothers, Bob and Bill Bleakmore; one sister, Elsie; two sons, David(Alexandria) and Tim; three grandchildren; loving companion, Kathleen. Mr. Bleakmore was a retired photographer, he was also a Mason. He worked for the Pima County Sheriffs Dept. and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Funeral will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, DODGE CHAPEL, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18 with David Ray officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Civil Air Patrol.
