ESPINOSA, Augustine Cruz 'Gus', 39, of Tucson, died Thursday, April 23, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Romelia Dupont and Augustine C. Espinosa. He is survived by his son, Robert (Tanya) Hamill; sisters, Eloisa (Luis) Medrano, Elisa (Juan) Espinosa, Margarita Santa Cruz; brother, Jose Luis (Ruby) Espinosa; one grandson; 12 nephews and nieces; and many other family members. The family will recite the Rosary at home. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
HORVATH, Ernest 'Ernie' 80, of Oro Valley, AZ, died April 26, 1998. He is survived by wife Helen; son, Jim Horvath and daughter, Debbie Zimmer; grandchildren, Brianna, Toby and Amber Rose Horvath and Brent and Ernie Zimmer survive him. His eldest son, Ernie 'Ian' Horvath preceded him in death. Ernie retired from Chrysler Corp. after 35 years and became Supervisor of Maintenance at Greenfield Country School. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus and was President of the TKB Club. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 1998. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Odilia Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 1998. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
HUNT, Harry Porter, Sr., 67, a 22 year resident of Tucson, passed away April 24, 1998. Born November 1, 1930 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Hunt was a Marine and Army Veteran of World War II and Korea. He is survived by his ex-wife of 23 1/2 years, Darlene; daughter, Mary Smith; son, Harry 'Hawk' Hunt, Jr.; daughter, Lori Shipp; son, Kevin Hunt; daughter, Cynthia Hunt; sons, Jimmy, David and Tommy Hunt; 12 grandchildren, Michael, Shane, Bobby, Justin, Ciera, Corey, Tina, Chubby, Matthew, Kristopher, Jasmin, Christen. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, April 30, 1998 at D.A.V. Chapter 28, 5771 S. Country Club. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
George Richard Inch, 71, was born on July 22, 1926 in Orlando, Florida. George passed away on April 26, 1998 in Tucson, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Joan; four children, Barbara Ketchum of Corvallis, Oregon and her husband, Lynn; Kevin Inch of Studio City, California and his wife, Jacqueline; Maureen Choate of Phoenix, Arizona and her husband, Jack; and Michelle Inch of Tucson; three sisters of California, Irene Gillingham, Marilee Brown, and Gwen Flodquist; and six grandchildren, Hank and John Ketchum, Stephanie, Charlie, Kevin and Elizabeth Inch. Joan and George moved to Tucson in 1956 from Ottawa, Canada. He worked in the insurance business in Arizona for over 40 years. George will be dearly missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
MASTERS, Margaret Pauline Gardner, 73, October 30, 1924. She peacefully went to be with our Lord on April 25, 1998. She joins her husband of 44 years, Franklyn, who preceded her in death. She was a wonderful mother of 10 children, Judith Strahm (Hawthorne, CA), Jennie (George) Naccarato, Priest, River, Idaho, Patrick (Helen) Masters, Newport, WA, Dennis (Denise) Masters, Newport, WA, Mike Masters (Tammy), Tucson, AZ, Maureen (William) Johnson, Manassas, VA, Lisa (Michael) Green, Tucson, AZ, Sean (Reyna) Masters, Tucson, AZ, Kevin (Denise) Masters, Issaquah, WA, Anthony (Patricia) Masters, Tucson, AZ. She has 30 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters, Dorothy (Paul) Bonar, Sacramento, CA, Fern Johnson, Burlington, IA. She leaves many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be missed very much. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 1998 from 4:00 to 9:00 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 on Saturday, May 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
NEITZELT, Richard 'Dick' born in Georgetown, IL, May 5, 1940, entered into rest with the Lord, January 27, 1998. A loving husband, father and son. He's survived by his wife, Barbara of San Jose, CA; daughters, Robyn, Jaime and Jena; stepsons, Jonathon and Jason Rosas; grandchildren, Sasha Rosas and Riley Kinne. Father and mother Charles and Susie Neitzelt; sister, Shirley Carter of Tucson, AZ; brother, Larry Neitzelt; sisters, Karen Ricksecker, Margaret Chamberlain and Luis Dennis of Calif; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Attended grade school in Georgetown, IL, Pueblo High in Tucson, AZ and attended Kincheloe Barber College in Tucson, AZ. A veteran of the USA Navy at Moffet Field and San Diego Calif. from 1961 to 1964. Was a Barber Stylist for 23 years in North San Jose and some of his clientele were Silicon Valley Business men and friends and chosen barber in west magazine in 1996. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Services were held January 31st in San Jose.
Kenneth M. Richey, 83, of Tucson, died April 27, 1998 following a long illness. Survived by wife, Reva L. Richey; son, Ronald (Carolyn) Richey of Tucson; daughters, Sherry (David) Flood of Marana and Pamela (Jim) Davenport of Tucson; sisters, Marsha Hyde of Tombstone and Glendene Means of Tucson; grandchildren, Rodger and Chad Richey, Amanda, Andrea, and Kristin Flood; Jamie (Davenport) Morales and Starla Davenport; great-granddaughter, Alexis Richey. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Save Savannah Fund, c/o Bank of America. Memorial Service Friday, May 1, 7 p.m.EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile with Rev. David Flood officiating.
ROLOSON, Paul M., 76, of Tucson, departed on April 27, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two children, James Roloson of Pleasanton, CA, and Jane Roloson Thompson of Campbell, CA; one grandson, Paul J. Thompson. Paul served in the US Navy during WW II. He was a former layman and member of St. Edward's Episcopal Church in San Jose, CA. He retired after 29 years with IBM as Staff Planner and was a member of the Forty Niner's Golf and Country Club. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 3 p.m. at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Casa de Los Ninos.
SCHERMAN, John D., 75, of Tucson, died on April 27, 1998. Born in Joplin, MO March 23, 1923. Beloved husband of Ludwina Theurer; brother to Charles S.J., Mary Ann, Rose, Dr. Francis (Elena), Manuel and Michael (Denise); many other loving family and friends. WW II veteran and member of BPOE. Memorial services will be held 9 am Saturday, May 2, 1998 at St. Odilia's Parrish, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to charity of choice.
SOTO, Carmen S., 81, of Tucson, passed away April 27, 1998. Survived by husband, Angel Soto; daughters, Betty Martinez, Antonia Enriquez, Angelita Fritz (Michael), Rita Iquado (Pedro), and Cindi Rios (Rodolfo); sons, Ted Soto (Louise), Miguel Soto (Armida), Manuel Soto (Pat), and Ramon Soto (Barbara); sister, Aurora Lopez; brother, Candidio Varela; also survived by 50+ grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 14+ great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 pm, at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, May 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Internment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Calistro E. Valenzuela
Born November 2, 1966 – Died April 22, 1998
Forever mine. I'll marry you still, only then in paradise. I love you.
Forever yours, Maria Cocio Molina.
WRIGHT, Harold L. 'Joe' 85, died April 26, 1998. Survived by his wife, Edith Roy Wright; daughter, Nancy Wright (George) Slain; grandson, John-Patrick Wright McKibbin; sister, Naomi E. Wright. Preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Veale Wright and son, Stephen Lee Wright. Harold was agraduate of Drake University and a recipient of the prestigious Double D. Award for athletic and career achievement. Retired after 40 year career with J.C. Penny Co. as vice president. Local arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Services and burial to be in Barrington, IL.
GAYLER, Alice Parker, 80, of Benson, AZ, passed away peacefully April 27, 1998. Survived by daughter, Fran (Tony) Figueroa, St. David, AZ; son, John (Paige) Gayler, OK; grandchildren, Tom and Michael Figueroa, both of St. David, AZ and Mari Alice, Manerd (Beth), and Matthew Gayler, all of OK; numerous friends also survive. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 10 am at Patagonia Community Church, 387 McKeown Ave.
GUBA, Janet Hayes, 75, passed away swiftly and quietly, April 28, 1998. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Phil Guba and four children, Susan Sentin, Catherine McAllister, William Guba and Ellen Gordon. She has eight grandchildren, Emily, David, Lisa, Rebecca, Katie, Patrick, Bobby, Sarah. She is also survived by her sisters, Barbara Ambler and Margaret Hollister and her brother, John Hayes. She was born in Peking, China, daughter of Presbyterian Missionaries and attended the Chinese American School. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1944 and Cornell Medical School in 1948. She was an intelligent and loving wife and mother, a gentle caring grandmother and a compassionate doctor. Her strong Christian faith was a central part of her life and is an anchor to her surviving loved ones. Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Albans Church, 3737 Sabino Canyon. It was Janet's wish that donations be made to St. Albans Church School Building Fund.
HUTCHINSON, Harold A., 91, died April 19, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by his wife, Ferris; son, James Howard (Maria T.); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and sister, Etta Mae Rowland. Harold was a veteran of WWII and retired in 1969 from the postal service after 40 years service in Barrington, IL. Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998 at Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft Road. Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington, IL. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
George Richard Inch, 71, was born on July 22, 1926 in Orlando, Florida. George passed away on April 26, 1998 in Tucson, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Joan; four children, Barbara Ketchum of Corvallis, Oregon and her husband, Lynn; Kevin Inch of Studio City, California and his wife, Jacqueline; Maureen Choate of Phoenix, Arizona and her husband, Jack; and Michelle Inch of Tucson; three sisters of California, Irene Gillingham, Marilee Brown, and Gwen Flodquist; and six grandchildren, Hank and John Ketchum, Stephanie, Charlie, Kevin and Elizabeth Inch. Joan and George moved to Tucson in 1956 from Ottawa, Canada. He worked in the insurance business in Arizona for over 40 years. George will be dearly missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
LUNDGREN, Anna C., 83, passed away April 29, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by sons, Frank S. Jr. (Gail), Jan F.(Kathleen) and Carl (Cheryl); one daughter, Anna Doolittle (Daniel); seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998 at St. Cyril's Church, 4725 East Pima Street. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, under the direction of EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Anna is a wonderful soul, rich in love and faith. She will always be alive in our hearts. We love you, Mom.
REED, Gail M., 56, of Tucson, died April 29, 1998. wife of James M. Reedof Tucson; mother of John L. (Peggye) Springetti of Tucson; two grandchildren; daughter of Irene E. Prosser of Arlington Heights, IL; sister of Howard F. (Arlene) Prosser of Arlington Heights, IL and Judith N. Goes of Sheboygan, WI. Funeral Mass, Friday, May 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Visitation, Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N.1st Ave. (888-1111). In lieu of flowers, contributions to Southern Arizona Arthritic Fund or American Cancer Society.
RIDDLE, A.C. Jr., age 71, passed away Monday, April 27, 1998, following a long battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife, Celia Sue Riddle of Tucson; one son, Rick Riddle (Mary Jo) of Ruidoso, NM; one daughter, Celia Riddle of Tucson; two grandsons, Logan and Jasper known as his 'Darlin's; ' his mother, Eathel Riddle; one sister, Melvena Wetsel (Carroll) both of Okla. Mr. Riddle is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A.C. had a passion for life which included horse racing, golf and his family and friends. Mr. Riddle had served as Director of Public Relations for the Sunnyside School District for many years. A service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998 at family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center/U.A.F., 1515 N. Campbell Ave., Box 245013, Tucson 85724, in memory of Mr. A.C. Riddle, for Prostate Cancer Research
SCHEYLI, Robert E., age 65, of Tucson, AZ, died April 28, 1998. He is survived by wife, Cleo; daughter, Karen Miller; sons, Scott Scheyli and Mark (Loree) Scheyli; granddaughters, Erin and Kate Miller; grandson, Kyle Scheyli; mother, Letha Scheyli; sister, JoAnne Lovrien and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Scheyli. Services will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave., Oro Valley, AZ, Friday, May 1, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Susan Sauerberg officiating. Donations may be made to Youth On Their Own, 3325 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
UNDERWOOD, Earl E. 'Gene' 77, of Marana, AZ, died April 29, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rita; daughters, Martha Underwood and Mary Maher; son-in-law, Tim Maher; grandchildren, Daniel and Laura Maher and Matthew and Mark Underwood all of Tucson. Gene is also survived by brothers, Norman and Douglas of Michigan; sister, Macel Moore of Arkansas and a large extended family. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He and his family moved to Arizona in 1952. He farmed and harvested cotton in the Marana area until his retirement in 1985. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee). from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gene's name to Casas de los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. He is now with the Lord and in our hearts forever.
Richard Paul Warner, 79, passed away on April 27, 1998. He is survived by his children, Charles Warner of Dallas, Nanette Warner (Bob Crago) and Juanita (Rick) McDonough of Tucson, Juliana (Sandro) Sacilotto of Brussels, Bel., Marie Warner (Rees Bevans) of Albuquerque and Alberta Warner (Philip Tubort) of Long Beach; his grandchildren, Justin and Darric Martinez, Kate McDonough, Stephen and Andrew Goudinoff, Melissa and Teresa Crago, Julia and Nikolas Tubort and Gregorio Sacilotto and his sister, Anita Regan of Hollywood, Fla. His loving wife, Julia Agnes precedes him in death. Their great joy was raising their six children and enjoying their grandchildren. He was raised in Long Island and came to Arizona during his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. As a young man, he worked at Radio City Music Hall and competed in ballroom dancing. After attending Bucknell University, he enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country in WWII and the Korean War.After leaving the military, he worked in school administration for the Phoenix Union and Dysart School Districts. He was an active volunteer in Boy Scouts, his church and assisting at nursing homes. He had a great love for music of all kinds, especially jazz and big band music, which is attested to by his collection of thousands of records. He will be remembered as a friendly, outgoing, talkative person who always had a kind word or positive saying for those he met. His friends at Handmaker Adult Day Center Cascades and the Jewish Community Center will especially miss him. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Newman Catholic Student Center, St. Thomas More Chapel at 1615 E. Second St. on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services at Holy Hope Cemetery to follow. The family requests that donations be made to Handmaker Adult Day Health Services, P.O. Box 13090, Tucson, 85732. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
BOTTOMLEY, Gladys M., age 92, a Tucson resident since 1946, formerly of New York, passed away April 27, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Claude and son, Claude Jr. She is survived by her son, Gary Bottomley and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 2, 1998 at Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Gordon McBride officiating. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
