MONK, Charles Roger, 61, of Tucson, died Monday, February 2, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Sue Monk; children, Gregory Monk, Melody Monk; step-children, Sandra Mathis, Sheila Cecena, Steve Marstall; sisters, Shirley, Dorothy, Delilah, Linda; brother, Robert; and seven grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 1998 at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, 6809 S. Cardinal Ave. Burial will be in the family plot in Plover, Wisconsin. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
Trinidad B. Oropeza, 99, died February 2, 1998. Father of R. Delia 'Dee' (Ernesto G.) Munoz, Armando C.(Celia) Oropeza both of Tucson, Frank C. (Anne) Oropeza of Orlando, FL, Mary V. (Art) Bravo, Trinidad Esteban Oropeza, Lupita M. Oropeza all of Tucson and Anita M. (Bob) Rice of Alpine, AZ.; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren also survive. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 1998 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 1998 with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PADILLA, Beatriz R., 77, of Tucson, died February 2, 1998. Wife of Roberto O.; mother of Dalia A. (Wayne) Wakely, Gloria R.Warner, Beatrice R., Raul R. (Barbara), Ernest R. (Nancy), Robert R. (Dee) and Tony R. (Jesse) Padilla, 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister of Raul and Frank Rivera, Aurelia Moose, Natalia Encinas, Rosalya Pineda and Mary Miller. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Diabetes Assoc. Memorial Service Friday, February 6, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
PETERSEN, Dorothy R., 76, died February 1, 1998. Wife of 55 years, Fred Petersen of Tucson; mother of Nancy Simmons (Michael Engleman) of NJ, Susan (Gary) Kauffmann of Tucson, Jodie Petersen (Dave Peters) of Durango, CO; sister-in-law of Carol Reineck of Orlando, FL; aunt of Scott Reineck, Chris Reineck; niece of Elizabeth Selk; cousin of Marilyn Fleischer of WI. Dorothy is also survived by so many friends who gave so much and shared so much with her throughout her lifetime. Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 1998, Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft Rd. Mrs.Petersen was a member of Tucson Women's Club, OTT YMCA Women's Club and Rincon Church Women's Fellowship. Donations may be made in Mrs. Petersen's Memory to your favorite charity or Rincon Church Library Fund, 122 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson 85711. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Yaditza Ramirez, 42, of Tucson, died February 3, 1998. Survived by her parents, Rafael Ramirez-Gonzalez and Milagros Villafane; brothers, Jorge (Diann) Ramirez and Rafael Ramirez. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, with Pastor Miled Modad officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
ROSAS, Mercedes 'Mercy' Sanchez, 94, of Tucson, passed away January 31, 1998. Survived by nephews, David Montoya, Carlos and Daniel Montoya of CA and Joe C. Sanchez of Tucson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Friday, February 6, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.
SCHWARZ, Erwin, age 93, formerly of New York and 23-year resident of Tucson, died in Gaithersburg, Maryland on February 1, 1998. He was married to the late Louise Lasker Schwarz for more than 40 years and leaves his wife of 23 years, Julia B. (Judy) Schwarz; three children, Arthur of Scarsdale, NY, Peggy Akin of Phoenix, and John of Tucson; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
After moving to Tucson in 1974, he taught at the Greenfields School and also served as Treasurer of the Arizona Friends of Music. A man of wide-ranging interests and talents, he devoted much of his life to learning and to teaching, he loved music, gardens, books and most of all, young people.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York City on Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Ethical Culture Fieldston Schools, 33 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023.
SELLENS, C. Gale, born November 23, 1924, Russell, KS, died February 1, 1998at his winter home in Tucson after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving family includes: wife, Kay; daughters, Linda Bogacz, Diane Smith; sons, William (all of Colorado) and Mark (deceased); stepdaughters, Patricia Frye of TX and Cathrine Kimme of IL; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandson and a host of faithful friends. Throughout the years in Denver, Gale has been a land developer, restaurant owner, politician and had a long distinguished career as a banker. Friends are invited to share happy remembrances in a celebration of his life at St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd., Friday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Patricia Noble (Science of Mind Center) will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to TMC Hospice, who so caringly assisted Gale and his loved ones (5301 E. Grant Rd. 85712).
WEISHEIT, Frederick James, 77, died February 4, 1998. He is survived by one son, James (Marlene) Weisheit; one grandchild, Kim (Jeff) Olson; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Trevor Olson; companion, Carole Lee and her children, Tyre (Rachelle) and family and Tara (Jack) Cox and family. Mr. Weisheit was President and Owner of Desert News, and a member of Blue Lodge Masons, Shriner and Scottish Rite. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services, Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. Entombment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
WOON, Daisy, age 86, passed away on February 1, 1998 in Cerritos, California. She was born in Canton, China on August 15, 1912. Along with her late husband, David, Daisy established the first grocery store chain in Tucson. After the death of her husband, she was a long-time owner and operator of Farmer's Market & Liquors on Miracle Mile. She is survived by her loving children: daughters, Jenny Young of Hillsborough, CA, Jeanne Wong of Cerritos, CA; sons, Danny Woon of Milwaukee, WI, Gene Woon of Tucson, Dr. David Woon of Tucson; adoring grandchildren Deborah Gin, Michael Gin, Kevin Woon, Eric Woon, Ryan Woon, Kimberli Wong, Kristi Wong and Brandon Wong; devoted sisters, Suey Far Tom of Phoenix, Rose Woo of Seattle, Suey Yup Cuan of Canada, Alice Kwok of Tucson, Shui Chun Ong of San Francisco, Shui-Kok Lui of Los Angeles, Hanna Ho of Tucson; and brother, Joe Yee of Tucson. Visitation will be held Friday February 6, 1998 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Services will be Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 3015 N. Oracle. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Tucson Chinese Sr. Citizens Association, c/o Ben Huie, 5502 N. El Sirio, Tucson, 85704, or the American Cancer Society in memory of her late husband, David.
Norma Leon, 66 yrs old, of San Jose, CA. Born and raised in Tucson. Husband, Able Leon; and sons, Abel (Chris), Richard (Robin), David (Kathy); and daughters, Gloria (Michael) Joseph and Grace all of San Jose, CA; 10 grandchildren; sister, Elvia (Rinaldo) Romo of San Francisco and Julie (Gil) Garcia of Tucson. There will be a Memorial Mass on February 13, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. at Mother of Sorrows Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd.
Even though we were not prepared for you to leave us, God needed another Angel by his side. You left a big void in our hearts. We'll cherish your memory always, until we meet again. We love you, Sis.
Fritz Bernard, long-time Tucsonan and retired swimming pool contractor, died at TMC February 2, 1998 after a massive heart attack. His pioneer family came to Tucson in the 1870's. Fritz attended Tucson schools, played football at Tucson High School and the University of Arizona, and was a pilot in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was an avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Bernard; five children; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson. His children are Charles E.Bernard of Chatsworth, CA, Mary C. Morales, Frederick C. Bernard, Jr., William A. Bernard and Madelyn Bernard of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip's in the Hills, 4440 N. Campbell at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. Philips in the Hills Building Fund, P. O. Box 65840, Tucson, AZ 85728-5840 or to Ducks Limited, 3136 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BONEWITZ, B. Ramsey, 75, of Tucson, died February 1, 1998. He is survived by daughters, Judy Beebe and Nancy Brundage; son, Christopher Bonewitz; brother, Richard Bonewitz of So. Bend, IND; and four grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Jason and Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances in 1974. Mr. Bonewitz was owner of Bonewitz Canvas and Awning for 35 years. He came to Tucson in 1954. A celebration of his life will be held. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
CHAVEZ, Gregory M., 33 years old, died February 1, 1998, Sunday in Tucson. Born on February 9, 1964 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by Christina (girlfriend); two sons, Emilto and Cesar; daughter, Celina; also survived by his mother, Lupe; sisters, Marianne (Eddie), Alice (David), Pat, Linda (Jerry), Dina (Richard), Irene (Manny); brothers, Ray, Gilbert (Mellie), Dan, John, Andy, Ronnie and Gabriel; many loving nieces, nephews and relatives. Preceded in death by his father, Ramon and brother, Mike. Mass will be said at 12:15 p.m. Friday, February 6, 1998 at Holy Family Church, 338 W.University. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, February 5, 1998 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, Tucson, where Rosary Services will be said at 7:00 p.m.
Helen Alvarez Donaldson, age 61. A lifetime resident of Tucson. She retired from Liberty Elementary School after 26 years. She was known to many as 'Mrs. Donaldson'. Pre-deceased by her loving husband, Bobby J. Donaldson. Survived by her daughter, Mary Carmen Donaldson; son, Robert R. Donaldson; daughter, Judy Villarreal; son, Kenneth (Rosa) Donaldson; grandchildren, Sergio, Jessica, Elena, Gabriel, Michael, Bobby, Sarah, Brenda, and Vanessa; mother, Carmen Alvarez; brother, Roger (Margarita) Alvarez; sister, Gloria (Andrew) Alegria; brother, Gilbert (Yolanda) Alvarez; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 1998 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, 12:00 p.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
FLORES, Eligio Rico, 89, of Tucson passed away February 3, 1998. Preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Flores. Survived by wife, Manuela Flores; daughters, Esther (Benito) Moreno of Nogales, AZ, Lupita Flores Shestko, Ramirez (Cesar Ramirez), Margarita Alvarez of La Puente, CA; son, Gabriel (Herlinda) Flores; sister, Guadalupe Calata of CA; brother, Cenobio Flores of CA; several nieces and nephews; 22 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Mr. Flores last worked for Ralph's Transfer and Storage since 1974 until his retirement in mid 1997. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 1998 from 4:00 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 Thursday, February 5, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.
GARCIA, Frank, 73, of Tucson, passed away February 1, 1998. Preceded in death by wife, Estella Garcia. Survived by daughters, Juanita (Louis) Chapman, Teresa Lugo, Connie Garcia (Alex), Rachel (Stephen) Smith, Mary Ann (Jesus) Leon; sons, Frank Jr. (Sylvia), David (Nancy), Manny (Melva), Arnold (Diedra), Michael (Rochelle) Garcia; sister, Maria Villa; brother, Guillermo (Manuela) Garcia. Also survived by 26 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. 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 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
Eiko Garrison, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully February 2, 1998. Preceded in death by her father, Shintaro and mother, Sakiko Shikata. Born in Tokyo, Japan, January 3, 1937. She married Hank Garrison and moved to the United States in 1965. She resided in Tucson for the last 13 years, where she retired from First Interstate Bank. She is survived by her husband of 33 years; and her three sons, John and wife Laureen from Colorado, Robert from Texas and Dan and wife Hope from Arizona; also her grandson, Logan; and her granddaughters, Jacklyn and Sidney; and her brothers, Nobuyuki, Akihiko, Tetsuya and Takashi; and sisters, Shizuko, all of Japan, and Mieko Smith of Wenatchee, Washington. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona 85712. Services will immediately follow at 3:00 p. m.
GOWDY, Juanita, born July 12, 1921 in Mannford, OK, went to be with her Lord and Savior, February 1, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Hank Gowdy; daughter, Carolyn (Bill) Burton of Tucson; son, Ed (Barbara) Gowdy of Bakersfield, CA; sister, Joan (Herb) Nance of OK; brothers, Jim (Mary Lou) Finley of FL, Charles (Betty) Finley of CA; six grandchildren, Dana (Tom) Woodworth of NM, Darla (Jim) Faulk of Pinetop, Robin (Rick) Sheetz of CO, Sheila (Mike) Blevins of Tucson, David (Cindy) Burton of Marana, Justin (Debra) Gowdy of Bakersfield, CA; and six great-grandchildren. Juanita was baptized into the Church of God and was a longtime member of Order of Amaranth Tash Tonik #10 and the Order of the Eastern Star #54. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. With her gentle presence and sweet smile, she will be greatly missed. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Wednesday, February 4, 1998 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, February 5, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. with Interment to follow.
Charles (Chuck) Robert Kline, 74, passed away January 31, 1998 from acute respiratory failure. Survived by beloved wife Marilyn, sons Richard (Barbara) Ireland and Roy (Sandra) Kline, and four grandchildren. His unassuming integrity and warmth enriched all who knew him as a teacher (TUSD) coach, outdoorsman, history buff, musician, friend, and family man. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7 at Broadway Christian Church, 4741 E. Broadway.
MACDONALD, Leslie E., 84, of Tucson, resident of Arizona for over 49 years, died at Catalina Care Center, February 1, 1998. Survived by wife, Ruth; daughters, Patricia (James) Frost of Oregon and Eleanor Foran of Tucson; sons, Richard E. (Ann) MacDonald of VA and Charley (Denise) McDonald of Tucson; brother, Tom (Betty) McDonald of Tucson; sister, Betty (Ralph) Kendrick of IL; grandchildren, Constance (Craig) Eckenrodt of OR, Tracy Foran of Tucson, Allyson (Scott) Anderson of Phoenix, Laura Frost of NJ, Barbara (Richard) Smith of OR, Lee (Dolly) MacDonald of Tucson and Mary (Sam) Jones of VA; great-grandchildren, Brianne, Kristen, Tyler, Alex, Spencer, Christopher and Ryan. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 75 and an avid fisherman. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations may be made to your favorite charity. Memorial Service, Saturday 1:30 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
MICHEL, Richard D. Jr., age 60, died at his residence on January 31, 1998. He is survived by his four children, Amy Priestley, Ann Low, Denise Ehler and Paul Michel. Funeral Services with military honors will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 1998 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Chapel #1. Interment Private. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
Christopher Vega Pedroza, 31, of Tucson, died January 30, 1998. He is survived by his father, Roy E. Pedroza; brothers, Steven, John, Larry and Henry Pedroza; sisters, Frances Pedroza, Sherri Pedroza and Sandra Pedroza; grandparents, Jose and Frances Vega; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles also survive. Christopher cared about others before himself and he touched a lot of people. He will leave a lasting impression. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 1998 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, February 7, 1998 at Calvary Evangelistic Church, 5160 S. Treat at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park. A reception will follow at the Church after the Interment. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
