Gary Dean Herron, age 58, of Arivaca, passed away June 20, 1998. married 39 years to Joyce Ann (Barton) who will deeply miss her Buddy. His four children, Joe Hoffman (Constance), Brenda (Scott Stedman), Mike (Christy) and Patrick with fiancee, Angela, will keep him in their hearts forever. He was so proud of all his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please support Life Legacy Foundation. Memorial Services, Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Arivaca Christian Center, 398-2825 (blue church) corner of 3rd St. and 2nd Ave.
LENT, Wanda E., 80, of Tucson, died June 9, 1998 after a long illness. Survived by niece, Pat Wiebe of Flagstaff; nephews, Michael Holzworth of Flagstaff and August 'Augie' Holzworth Jr. of Tucson and many great nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 1998 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix, with Rev. William O. Smith officiating. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. 327-6341.
LINDENBERG, William Harold, 78, died June 23, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MAY, Ann Marie, passed away June 24, 1998, at her home in Tucson, AZ. She is loved and survived by husband, Roland May; daughters, Patricia (May) O'Brien and Elizabeth (May) Schump and son, Richard May; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Gildea and Molly Ward; brothers, Joseph Heffernan; nieces and nephews. Ann Marie (nee) Heffernan May was born in Cork City, Ireland August 4, 1918 and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1923. She grew up in a warm, loving and large Irish family of five brothers and four sisters on the west side of Chicago. She graduated from Providence High School and went to work for Sears Roebuck and Company where she met Roland C. May, her husband to be. She married Roland on November 16, 1940 and raised her family in Glen Ellyn, outside of Chicago. Roland and Ann moved to Tucson in 1970. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving wife and mother, a proud elegant Irish lady who lived a full, rich life because she cared. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service to be held 7:00 p.m.Friday, June 26, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998 at St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
McINTYRE, Quentin L., 79, of Tucson, passed away June 24, 1998. He is survived by daughters, Katherine T. Beron of Tucson, Cynthia and her husband, Jerry Myers of Minnesota; sister, Patricia of Minnesota. Mr. McIntyre was a WWII Veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge. A resident of Arizona for 35 years. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 1998 at West Ajo Baptist Church, 5757 West Ajo Waywith Dr. Jay George and Dr. Frank Bentley officiating. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
REEDER, William Daniel, 87, of Tucson, died June 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Jeanne Reeder, remembered by loving family, Margot J. Loebs, Norbert W. Loebs, Linda C. Kuhn, Bernadette A. Ury, B.J. Nessing, Audrey Nessing, Pierre A. Nessing and Nancy Nessing. He was a dear uncle and friend of many. William was preceded in death by his brother, John S. Reeder Jr. In Tucson, William was an active member of the Elks and a past Exalted Ruler. He was also a Mason and a member of the Tucson Scottish Rite and Sabbar Shrine. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.(at Magee) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of William to the Sabbar Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716.
SMITH, Irene 'G.G' formerly of Falmouth, Mass. Daughter of the late Leo LaPorte and Angeline Pierce, Falmouth, Mass. Irene resided in Tucson since 1978. Survivors include daughters, Maurene Olson of Tucson and Jan Kulesa of Sandwich, Mass; sisters, Jeanette Lord, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla, Claire Condray of Sand Springs, Okla and Barbara Irving of Falmouth, Mass; grandson, Troy Olson of Tucson; granddaughter, Crystal Cruz of Columbia, S. Carolina; four great-grandchildren, Godchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Pierce (Sgt.) of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held in celebration of her life July 6 at 8:00 p.m. at the residence, 3978 S. Queen Palm Dr. She was loved and treasured by her family and many friends who knew her as G.G.
Edgar A. Wald, 83, died June 20, 1998 after a sudden illness at his summer home in Minnesota. He is survived by wife, Marian; daughters, Christine (David) Wald-Hopkins and Betty (Ron) Allen of Tucson and Peggy (Jeff) Waller of Denver; grandchildren, Sarah, Mark and Alice Wald-Hopkins; David Thweatt (Tanya Shevchenko), Kirsten (Charles) Miller, Jesse Allen, Christy and Eric Waller; step-grandchildren, Joel and Jenna Allen; and great-granddaughter, Madeleine Miller. He is also survived by sister, Norma Casey and brother, Eugene (Esther) Wald and numerous nieces and nephews. Born October 26, 1914 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Dr. O.E. and Mary Charlotte Wald, he immigrated to the US in 1921, grew up in Los Angeles, and graduated from UCLA. Before the outbreak of World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps, and he taught civilian and Air Force flying in Texas, California and Marana until the end of the Korean Conflict. When Marana Air Base closed, he earned an MEd from USC, and then taught science in TUSD for 18 years, retiring in 1977. Ed was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, where he served as Sunday School teacher, baritone in the choir, Deacon, Elder, and Clerk of Session; he belonged to the Southern Arizona Hiking club, the CBMC, Marana Pilots' Association, and the Inventors' Society. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, quirky inventiveness, abiding faith and his love of the outdoors, fine music and family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27, 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University. Donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice.
FARRINGTON, Barbara Jeane, 70, died June 23, 1998. Beloved mother of Margaret Farrington of Dallas and devoted sister of William Wiebmer (Barbara) of St. Charles, Illinois. Preceded in death by husband, James R. Farrington. Mrs. Farrington was an elementary school teacher for many years in Tucson School District #1. She will be deeply missed by her family and many dear friends. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 1998 at Lutheran Church of the King, 2450 S. Kolb Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the King. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Norbert A. 'Tony' Jagodzinski, of Tucson Estates, left us way too suddenly on June 25th, 1998 after a very short illness. Tony was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Anton and Pearl Jagodzinski. His family then moved to Harvard, IL where he was raised. Tony married Joan Meidl on April 11th, 1953 and they went on to raise two sons, Denis and Steven. Tony retired from Dean Food Co. with 40 years of service to Tucson, AZ. Tony leaves his loving family, wife, Joan; son, Denis (Jean); son, Steven (Debi); grandson, David Josef; granddaughter, Jessica Marie; brother, Lawrence (Florence) and sisters, Virginia Gehrke, Patricia (William) Gibson and Dolores (Patrick) Slowey and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents and brother, David. Memorial Service will be held at Tucson Estates Club House on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. Catholic Funeral Mass will be held in Harvard in July. Tony will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Please take a moment to say a special prayer for this Very Special Guy. Memorials may be made to Am. Cancer Society or St. Mary's Hospital of Tucson.
SCHIFINI, Ethel M., died June 22, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Gallagher of Timonium, Maryland; her son, Roger Schifini of Tucson; a grandson, Ryan McGreevy; a granddaughter, Donna Schifini and one great-granddaughter, Parker Schifini. Services will be held at Holy Hope Cemetery on June 29, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ethel's name may be made to The Salvation Army.
BANKHEAD, Margaret, 85, of Tucson, passed away June 25, 1998. Survived by son, Herbert (Mary) Pearson of Tucson; sisters, Addie Favors of AL and Norah Scott of OH; grandsons, Lamont (Rochelle) Pearson of CO and Todd (LaGail) Pearson of Tucson; great-grandchildren, Michael (Michelle), Corene, Jerome, and Zachary Pearson; great-great-granddaughter, Lovena Pearson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Rev. Keith Graham of Living Waters Church officiating. Interment to follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
CASTRO, Leonard G., 70, joined his parents and sister in eternal rest on June 26, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elsie Castro; son, Leonard J. Castro (Christina); and daughters, Jenny Bravo and Margaret Ramsour; granddaughters, Gina Bravo, Annalisa, Michelle, and Sara Castro; great-grandson, Carlos Rene Bravo-Montano; and cousin, Josephine Ortega (Sam), all from Tucson. Loving sister, Charlene Cruz (Robert) from Bakersfield, CA. Also many other family members. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 1998 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 1998 at Most Holy Trinity. Interment at Holy Hope. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC., 204 S. Stone Ave.
ERICKSON, Ralph Milton, March 8, 1910 – June 27, 1998. Born to Swedish immigrants in northern Wisconsin, he claimed to remember the day he was born because the midwife had cold hands. What started as a temporary job at the Androy Hotel in Superior lead to an adventurous career in hotel management with winters in Miami Beach and summers in Glacier Park, Montana. There he met his wife of 30 years, Wilda 'Rusty' Anderson Erickson who preceded him in death in 1980. A resident of Tucson for 19 years, he is survived by his daughter, Beth Arnett of Tucson; son, Todd Erickson of Tuscaloosa; and son, Rolf Erickson of San Francisco. He also leaves behind three loving grandchildren. He was a gentle man of exceptional kindness and wit. We will miss you terribly, Dad. Interment planned for Poplar, Wisconsin, July 10, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HALE, Anna W., noted author, died June 20, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospice in Tucson. Anna W. Hale's Memorial Celebration is on Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Community Covenant Church, 9755 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742. Please join us.
Anna was born March 3, 1909 in New York City. She grew up on the family farm near Princeton, NJ, and received her life passion for history, patriotism, and justice from its walls. The Hale-Clarke farm sheltered General Mercer's fatal wounds during George Washington's Christmas victory at Princeton, 1777. The old farm house also had a secret room behind the chimney which was a safe 'station' on the underground 'Railroad' for escaping slaves until 1865.
The nine intervening decades were full of adventures on three continents including work with families and schools, publishing three books, and drafting five more whose publication was sadly interrupted in 1995 by Anna's sudden blindness.
She is survived by ten nephews, their families, many godchildren, a worldwide network of proteges and the members of Grace Community Church, and Christ Presbyterian Church (Edina, MN). God was her strength and her joy.
In lieu of flowers all of us heartily request that contributions be made to Grace Community Church whose pastor and members were even closer to Anna than family. That church's birth and growth coincides with Anna's ten Tucson years. She joyfully gave her wisdom, time, and treasure to nourish its buildings and its life. Anna also thought of her alma mater, Wells College, Aurora, NY, class of 1930.
After all the work, struggle, and achievements, it shall now be said 'Anna, you have fought the good fight. Come Home, rest, and enjoy new adventures with new sight in glory. Your smile and faith formed a bridge across which many came Home. Well done, thou good and faithful daughter. Enter into your reward.' Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
MAHUMED, 'Butch' Marvin, Jr., at 47 years young, started his second journey on June 20, 1998. When you part from your friend and teacher grieve not; For what you love most in him may be clearer in absence, as the mountain is clearer from the plain. His wife, Melanie; son, Theron; brother, Michael; sister, Marcia; and all his friends and relatives will know more joy because of the sorrow he shared with us. The closure of his time here will be a party at the Valley Mart. Butch believed that when the earth shall claim your limbs you shall truly dance. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile
MILLER, Mildred Hixon, 78, born July 20, 1919, died June 27, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, William D. Miller, Jr; and grandson, Eugene Lowery. Survived by daughter, Gwelda (Juan P.) Contreras; brother, John R. Hixon; grandchildren, Sheila (Steve) Richwine and William (Wendy) Lowery; great-grandchildren, Brook, Kasey, Christina, and William; great-great-grandson, Zachary. Also survived by three step-grandchildren, Jose, Juan, and Miguel. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 1998, LDS Silverbell Ward, 1540 E. Linden, with Bishop Kendal Johnson officiating. Burial in TMP South Lawn. Donations in Mrs. Miller's name may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to Service time at the church. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
PEREZ, Patricia Filomena, 32, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 1998. Patricia is survived by her parents, Daniel and Ana Perez; sons, Issac and Fernando Preciado; brothers, Daniel (Cindy) Perez, Ernesto Perez, Abraham Perez, and Anselmo (Cecilia) Perez; sisters, Raquel (Adalberto) Ramos, Mercedes Perez, Daniela Perez; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 1998 at Iglesia Resurrection Bautista Church, 450 W. Irvington, with a Visitation two hours prior to Service.Pastor Angel Sobrino will officiate. Burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Tuesday, June 30 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Service at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
PORTER, William 'Bill' R., 53, AZ DPS police officer of 26 years, husband, father, brother, son, avid hunter and fisherman, died peacefully at his home June 27, 1998 after a long, courageous battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 28 years; son, Matthew; and daughter, Julie. He is also survived by his mother, Julia; three brothers, Keith and Ken of Tucson; and twin brother, Tom (Jan) of Elko, NV; and many other family members and close friends. He was born in Geneva, IL May 31, 1945. His family moved to Tucson in 1952 and Bill attended Tucson Public Schools, graduating from Rincon High in 1963. He attended NAU and the U of A prior to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps training in demolitions. His career with the AZ DPS started with the AZ Highway Patrol in March 1972. Throughout his career he worked in narcotics, liquor control, intelligence and training at ALETA. He also served on the SWAT team and Bomb Squad for over 20 years and was the C.I. range master. He received the AZ DPS Police Officer of the Year in 1990 honoring his devotion of his own time and energy to church, community, and youth projects, endorsing the best qualities of Law Enforcement and citizenship. Bill was active in the Boy Scouts of America, where he served as an assistant scoutmaster helping many boys, including his son, Matt, earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to thank Dr. Suresh Katakkar for his endless efforts to combat Bill's disease and willingness to try new treatments. They also wish to thank the many special friends, colleagues, and medical personnel for their support and friendship during Bill's last year. Visitation will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee), Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Services in celebration of Bill's life will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr. Family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Bill's name to: Palo Verde Christian H.S. athletic department, 9500 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, 85737; or Boy Scouts of America, Catalina Council, 5049 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85711.
RECKARD, Bertha Mae, 83, went to be with her Lord on June 25, 1998. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and survived by two sisters, Myrtle Williford and Wanda Simantel of Chicago; two daughters, Betty Irvin (Fred) and Virginia Gant (Bob) of Tucson; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a seamstress until she retired at age 70. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway).
VALENZUELA, Josefina, 68, of Tucson, passed away June 25, 1998. Survived by daughters, Nellie Valdez (Ray), and Olivia Sabori (Tony); sons, Jesus (Dora), Jose Antonio (Martha), Gustavo (Daniela), and Xavier Valenzuela. Also survived by five sisters; four brothers; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, June 29, 1998 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 Tuesday, June 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Your love for me. I trust in You! Mom, we love and miss you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Augustine's Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
