SAGERT, Gerald D., a man who will be missed more than words can express, died suddenly Saturday morning, October 3, 1998. Gerry was a man of great passion, compassion, and strength. Gerry was born in Salinas, California in 1928 and grew up in Lebanon, Oregon. He served a term with the United States Navy before attending Oregon State University. Gerry graduated with a Bachelor's degree and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. Moving to Tucson in 1954, Gerry then attended the University of Arizona where he earned his Master's degree. Gerry then began teaching for the Tucson Unified School District where he went on to become a principal. Gerry devoted 30 years of his life to our communities children being an exemplary example of how a concerned and caring individual should lead his life.Gerry was to have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary to his soulmate and lifelong friend and partner, Marjorie Sagert. Gerry is also survived by his mother, Carrie Sagert and his devoted daughter, Crystal Renner of Tucson and his son, Carl Sagert of Alaska. Also, the delight of Gerry's world, his beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth and Clay Renner of Tucson. And, mourning this great loss as well, Gerry's two sisters and their husbands, Carol and Terry Frey of Tucson and Betty and Bob Paisola of California. There will be a service commemorating Gerry's life on October 8th, 10:00 a.m. at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 1335 S. Swan Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Robert Sarber Heart Center at the University Medical Center. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have spent any time with Gerry must consider ourselves genuinely blessed for the experience.
LARMOUR, Carl Greenough, 87, August 11, 1911 to September 23, 1998. Survived by daughters, Marjorie Anne Swindle (Don), Edythe Annette Sams (Bill); son, Paul Larmour (Margaret Swisher); eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Kleinman; brother-in-law, Herbert D. Spring and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Marjorie E. Larmour; and grandson, Jim Swindle. Carl was a designer and builder of many fine homes and commercial buildings in Tucson and northern Arizona. He also owned and operated Sta-Coat Paint, Speedway Variety, Broadway Hardware and Variety in Tucson and the Thunderbird Inn and Ponderosa Inn in Williams, AZ. He will be best remembered for his generosity and his love for all creatures. A Celebration of the Lives of Carl and Marjorie will be held on Saturday, October 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Humane Society of Tucson, Catalina United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.
MARTINEZ, Alonzo B., 73, of Marana, passed away October 06, 1998. Survived by daughters, Velia Torres, Stella Mata, Irma Murillo, Rachel Rodriguez, Josie Maldonado and Janie Scott; sons, Alonzo, Jr., Ray, Raymond, Gilbert, Johnny and Joe Martinez; sisters, Amelia Lopez and Emma Rios; brothers, J.B., C.B., and Adolfo Martinez. Also survived by 42 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 09, 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 Saturday, October 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MCCOY, Margarita C., 84, a former Tucson resident, died Thursday, September 24, 1998 in Encinitas, California. Born February 7, 1914 in Cananea, Sonora arriving in Tucson with her parents, Amado and Feliciana Cota-Robles in 1915. Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her son, Jose Luis Roberson and husband, David McCoy. Survivors include sisters, Marie Nantz of Santa Ana, CA and Cecilia Suarez of San Dimas, CA; brothers, Eugene Cota-Robles of Edmonds, WA and Tony Cota-Robles of San Diego, CA and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Resurrection Chapel of Holy Hope Cemetery on Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow the service. Encinitas Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
TOLMAN, Anne Nikkels, 69, of Tucson, passed away October 7, 1998. Lovingly remembered by her surviving family, Debra and her husband, Patrick Lyng, Kenneth Tolman and his wife, Alma, Leslie Tolman; two grandchildren, Jennifer Griswold and James Lyng; sister, Diena and her husband, Ed Ahern. Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 1998 at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway, Tucson, Arizona, with Dr. John Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Casa De Los Ninos Children's Crisis Center. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
WILDT, Eva N., 84, died October 6, 1998. Survived by her daughter, Mary Jane (Bud) Wampler; sons, Don (Nancy) and Robert (Marsha) Wildt; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Eva was a resident of Tucson since 1958 moving from Princeton, Ind. Graveside Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, 1998 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
YOUNG, Lillian Yvonne, 40, passed away on October 4, 1998 in Mission Hills, California. Preceded in death by her father, James A. Williams. Survived by mother, Jessie Williams; stepfather, Roy O. Ortiz; brothers, James (Miriam) Williams and Mario Cruz; sisters, Esther Williams, Erie Williams, Vera Ann (Paul) Cruz, Roy Ann (Jose Uribe) Ortiz; nephews, Joseph, Christopher and Brett Williams and Alex Ortiz-Uribe; nieces, Kassandra and Brie Anna Ortiz-Uribe.Scripture Service was held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 1998 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BOLAND, Kenneth L., 77, of Tucson, died September 19, 1998. Husband of Alice; father of Marcia L., Arthur K., John L.Boland, all of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.with Dr. David Smith of Casas Adobe Congregational Church and Chaplain Harry Wineinger officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
CLARK, Richard William, died September 22, 1998. Mr. Clark was born April 21, 1939 in Brookneal, Virginia and was a 20 year resident of Tucson. He was a longtime employee of PDQ Records and Tapes. Mr. Clark served in the United States Air Force for 12 years. He is survived by his brother, Attorney Robert G. Clark of Tucson; his sister, Jane Welborn of Richmond, Virginia; his nieces, Ashley and Allison Clark of Tucson, Katie Welborn of Richmond, Virginia; and a nephew, Ryan Welborn of Richmond, Virginia. In addition to his interest in music, Mr. Clark was an avid photographer and a poet. He will be missed by all who knew him. Donations may be made in his memory to the Mission San Xavier Restoration Fund, or to the Center For Creative Photography at the University of Arizona.
COATS, Edward Roy, 63, of Tucson, died October 4, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Dale B. (Linda) Coats, Donna M. (Jay W.) Mahan; grandchildren, Courtney, Sara, Roy David and Bailey; two sisters and six brothers and many other loving family members survive. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima. Burial will be at sea. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
CULVER, Muriel Josephine 84 years old, died Wednesday, October 7, 1998 in Tucson. Survived by two daughters, Dorothy Culver and Nancy Culver both of Tucson; two sons, Frank A. Culver of Las Vegas, Nevada and John A. Culver of Tucson; six grandsons, one granddaughter, 10 plus great-grandchildren and Senator and Gabrial. Mrs. Culver was a member of the 3rd Order of Carmelites, Past President Alter and Rosary Society at Sacred Heart Church, Window Designer for Cele Peterson's Christmas Windows. She was active in the Salpointe Mothers Club and did the live Christmas nativity at Salpointe High School and the City Court House. She was an accomplished Equestrian, her God, her family was her celebration of her existence. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 1998 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be said at 8:00 a.m.Saturday, October 10, 1998 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 E. Valley View.
KINCAID, Robert H., 80, of Tucson, died October 6, 1998. Husband of Bernice of Tucson; father of David C. Kincaid of Tucson; one grandchild, Maryann Kincaid of Tucson; brother of Dorothy Moore of Anaheim, CA. Funeral Service, Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with Chaplain Harry Wineinger officiating and visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111). Burial in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix.
PHOENIX-OVERMAN, Victoria, of Benson, passed away on October 5, 1998. Victoria is survived by sisters, Terry Rice of CA, Jeanette Witkiewicz and Eleanor Van Hassent of NJ; daughter, Marion 'Cooky' Balcer of Tucson; son, George Phoenix, Jr. of Topeka, Kansas; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. You are invited to attend a memorial mass at 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 10, at the Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, AZ.
TOY, James William, died October 6, 1998. Memorial Service will be held October 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Methodist Church at Campbell Ave.
GRIFFITHS, Lillian, 90, a former resident of Tucson, Arizona, died at Willow Manor in Deming, New Mexico on October 9. Lillian was born on April 24, 1908, the daughter of Wilson and Jennie Olds in South Beloit, Illinois. She grew up and attended school in South Beloit, Illinois and Beloit, Wisconsin. She met and married Clarence J. Griffiths in 1927. Mrs. Griffiths and her husband moved to Tucson in 1949. In 1959, they moved to Glenwood, New Mexico where they owned and operated the L Bar H Ranch until 1967, when they returned to Tucson. She is survived by daughters, Corinne Tripp of Orlando, Florida, Mildred Dixon of Mesa, Arizona, Linda Oberg of Logan, New Mexico; son, John Griffiths of Deming, New Mexico and sister, Mildred Banker of Appleton, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband and brother, Clifford Olds. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13 followed by services at 1:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Interment will follow in East Lawn Cemetery.
RUSSETT, Frances E. Fran was born February 11, 1911, in Schenectady, NY, and passed away October 8, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. Graveside services will be held at Holy Hope Cemetery at 10:00 a.m Monday, October 12, 1998. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Avenue (at Magee)
THURMOND, Ellan Frances, 47, died October 7, 1998. Survived by daughter, Shannon Malone of San Diego, California; mother, Sheila Rosen of Omaha, Nebraska; and brother, Steven B. (Sara) Rosen of Kansas City, Kansas. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 1998 at Beth El Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials in memory of Ellan Thurmond may be made to Jewish Federation of Omaha or Beth El Synagogue. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
WILLIAMS, Leonard A., 87, passed to eternal life on September 21, 1998. He was born in Sparta, WI and gradated from High School there. He served as radioman on Ore Ships on the Great Lakes and also managed several A & P Grocery Stores in Southern, WI. He and his wife, Em moved to Tucson where he became a State Farm Ins. Agent. He is survived by brother, Roger Williams of Sparta, WI; sister, Bertha Ward of Melbourne, FL; one nephew and five nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Em, parents and one sister. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima St. Donations in Mr. Williams memory may be made to Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time, Monday, October 12 at the church. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CARTER, Gerald (Jerry) Dennis, born January 31, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, passed on to a more peaceful place at the VA Medical Center on October 7, 1998 after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. He leaves behind his best friend and wife, Beverly; parents, Clarence and Margaret Carter; sister, Margaret (Duchess) Jefferson; brother, Eugene Carter; daughter, Maria Drummond; stepson, Louis Sandoval; stepdaughters, Marcia Barge and Iona-Jamie Barge; and grandchildren, Marvin, Matishi, and Dwayne. He was preceded in death by brother, Clarence (Pudding) Carter, Jr. Jerry served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He moved to Tucson from Philadelphia in 1989. At the time of his illness he was employed at the VA Hospital in Tucson. He had been a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #2 at 3455 S. Wilmot in Tucson for many years. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DOLAN, Hilda Grace, 99, went to sing with the choir in Heaven on October 10, 1998. She was born April 4, 1899 in Columbus, OH. She was a resident of Tucson for 77 years, arriving in 1921. She is survived by six children, Harry and wife, Alice Brooker; Grace and husband, Karl Hammett; Marion Gintz; Fran and husband, Ben Gosewisch; Bob and wife, Janie Dolan; Marianne Henderson; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Hilda loved music and sang in Ss. Peter and Paul Choir and was a charter member of the Mother Cabrini Parish and Choir under Helen Kennedy. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Sewing Club of Cabrini. She was truly a rock and left this earth a better place for having been here. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 1998 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N.Tucson Blvd. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 3201 E. Presidio. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
ERMEL, Camille Florence, 70, died October 8, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LOUIE, Yuet Siu, 73, of Tucson, died October 9, 1998. Survived by husband, Yin Oon Louie of Tucson; son, Edward (Margaret) Louie of Tucson; daughters, Nancy (Lawrence) Leung of Tucson, Kitty (Choi) Lee of Scottsdale; brother, Kit Woon (Ying Lan) Choy; grandchildren, Michael, Kenneth, Barbara, Daniel, Jessica and Audrey. Funeral Service Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rev. David Chan officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
LOVE, Paul Mathew, 37, died September 29, 1998. Survived by his parents, Ogle and Emma Love; brother, Jeffrey M. (Louisa) Love; sister, Deborah Glisan; nephews, Michael, Jeffrey and Christopher and niece, Kathy and friend, Linda Lunsford. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., an Aftercare Provider. Contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 840 S. Campbell Ave, Tucson 85719.
