CARSON, Charlotte Dellene, 61, died November 23, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CASTEL DEL ORO, Mark Steven, 21, passed away November 20, 1998. Survived by wife, Delicia; step-daughter, Lizette; parents, Frank and Evelyn; brother, Rene (Liana); grandparents, Manny and Helen Sanchez, Johnny and Mary Encinas, and Olivia Suarez; many uncles, aunts, relatives and friends also survive. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 27 at Calvary Chapel, 5170 S. Julian Dr. at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gospel Rescue mission.
EDWARDS, Robert R. III 'Bob' 52, of Tucson, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 22, 1998 during a trip to San Carlos, Mexico. Bob was born in Bisbee, Arizona on January 12, 1946. Following military service in the Air Force, he made a career in the insurance business. He is survived by a daughter, Dana; a son, Tyler; mother, Laurabell; sisters, Jane Ann Ewing and Lynda Cotton; brothers, Dave, Ron, Alan, and John; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Kay also survive. Bob was predeceased by his father, Robert, Jr. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m.Saturday, November 28, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
EWALT, M.D., Jack R., 88, of Tucson, died November 23, 1998. Survived by wife, Kathleen Fitzgerald Ewalt of Tucson; daughters, Jean Ewalt of Albuquerque, NM and Ann Ewalt Hamilton, M.D. of Riverside, CA. Private services arranged by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
GLADYS M. HOOKS, 72, died November 20, 1998 in Tucson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Hooks; daughters, Jill Bemis (Brint Milward) and Mary Abrahamson (Jeff); grandchildren, Mark, Andrew, Collin and Phedra; step grandchildren, Brint, Andy and Bryan; brothers, Leroy and Chester. She retired as Vice President of human resources at Tucson Medical Center in 1987 after 25 years of service. Upon retirement she continued her commitment to TMC by serving 1000 hours as an Auxilian and as President of the TMC Alumni Association. She was a respected leader in the human resource profession at the local, state and national level, serving on the National Board of the American Society for Hospital Personnel Administration and as President and Charter Member of the State Society for Hospital Personnel Administrators. She enjoyed 48 years active membership in Alpha Zeta Philanthropic Sorority including serving as its President. Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road, with Reverend Bill Killian officiating. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Arizona Cancer Center – University of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85775-2402 or to TMC Foundation, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712.
HUCKABY, B.C., 88, of Tucson, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, November 22, 1998. He was preceded in death by his son, Willie Frank. Mr. Huckaby is survived by his wife, Willie Mae; sons, Carl and Andrew of Tucson, Clifton of Los Angeles, CA, and Billie of Las Vegas, NV; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 1998 at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel, with Elder Lee Compton officiating. Burial will follow South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends Friday, November 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
KIMMEL, Eugene Edward, 78, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 24, 1998. Eugene is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughters, Karen (Peter) Sutcliffe and Kathy (Joe Mendoza) Kimmel; grandson, Christopher; great-granddaughter, Cameo; brother, Bill; sister, Edna. Funeral Services, 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 27, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue with Pastor Brian Dill officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
SANDRA E. McNALLY BENNETT SMITH, 53, went home to her Lord November 17, 1998, after a life long battle with diabetes. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 34 years, Sydney R. Bennett Smith; brother, William McNally, MO; sister, Doreen Garcia of Hayward, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry McNally; mother, Helen McNally; and brother, Harry (Bud) McNally.
Sandra was born November 2, 1945 in San Francisco, CA. She has been a resident of Tucson since 1981. Sandra was a Pharmacy Tech for former Defender Drug Store until it closed and Walgreen's thereafter. Her smile would light up a room and her personality would brighten up the darkest of days. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. There are no memorials or services planned. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, please.
Burn what is left of me and scatter the ashes to the winds to help the flowers grow. If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses and all the prejudice against my fellow man. Give my sins to the devil. Give my soul to God. If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I will live forever.
WILLIAMS, Lewis Duke 'Dick' died Thursday, November 19, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona of complications from pneumonia. He had been a resident of the Green Valley area, Rio Rico Tubac, ten years before moving to a senior care facility in Tucson.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; two daughters, Jo Ann Wiseman, Carmi, Illinois and Jean Graham, Des Moines, Iowa. Also seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was born July 12, 1915 to Blanch Duke and Frank Williams in Monmouth, Illinois. He attended schools there through Monmouth College. He was a newspaperman most of his life. He worked for the Chicago Tribune as reporter and editor for 22 years, leaving to run a paper for Evan Mecham in Tucson during the mid-60's.
He left that job to buy a weekly newspaper in Areola, Illinois. His last news job wasas news editor and columnist for th Southern Arizona Trails, published in Tubac, Arizona. He was a contributor to the Arizona Senior World.
He was an avid golfer for more than 60 years, giving up the game only when his vision failed. As was his wish, his body was cremated and the ashes scattered on his favorite golf course.
There will be a memorial Service at Swan Lake Estates, 4550 N. Flowing Wells Rd., Tucson, Arizona at the Main Club House. Call for directions (520) 887-9292.
BIRD, Virginia, 88, of Tucson, died November 23, 1998. She was born on a ranch near Chickasha, OK, and lived in Nogales, AZ until moving to Tucson in 1957. Virginia was the first treasurer of the Tucson Opera Guild. She served as a Eucharistic minister and greeter at St. Cyril's Church, where she was a member of St. John the Baptist small Christian community. Virginia was the last of seven children and is survived by her daughter, Edwina Lee Hargis; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and stepchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday with Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28 at St. Cyril's Church, 4625 East Pima St. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at St. Cyril's Church, 4625 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712.
TRAMPUS WESLEY KRING, born November 22, 1978, died November 22, 1998. Survived by daughter, Callie and her mother, Jessica; mother, Eileen (Brian) Fisher; father, Gregory (Connie) Kring; brother, Levi; sister, Maggie; stepsisters, Bianca and Raquel; grandparents, Pat (Buz) Buzbee, Betty Fisher, Don (Noreen) Kring, Richard (Marsha) McGee; great-grandmothers, Margaret Moore and Ina Kring; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Our memories take us back to the little boy who loved to fish, hunt and play. To the young man who wouldn't think twice to put others first, who was quick to laugh, and who was eager to become a man. To the man finally learning how special it was being called Daddy. He touched many hearts with his kind and gentle manner. He truly enjoyed life and appreciated all it had to offer. Service, Friday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Friends may call Friday, 1:00 p.m. until time of service EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
Dr. William Joseph Mahon, born September 14, 1935, passed away at his home on November 22, 1998. Born of William Joseph Mahon, Sr. and Emma Wheatley Mahon in El Paso, Texas, he is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Chris) Williams; granddaughters, Emily and Caitlyn; sister, Tita of Virginia; brother, Arthur of Ohio; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Bill was a Tucson resident for 37 years. He was a graduate of the Greighton School of Dentistry, a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and was active in the Big Brothers. Bill had a family and many friends who counted on his generous spirit and kind heart. He will be greatly missed. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 27, 1998 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima St. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
RIOUX, Dorothy Virginia, 86, died November 24, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WELCH, Janet Marie, loving mother and wife joined with her father in Heaven on November 24, 1998 at the age of 59. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, William Welch; her five children, David, Lois, Anita, Ginger and Lorin; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold, Dean, Dale and Kenneth also survive. She loved music and served her friends as a church organist for 48 years. Her lifetime service of selflessness and love to her family is an example to all. She's loved greatly and will be missed. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 1998 at The Rosemont Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6901 E. Kenyon Dr., will Bishop Stanley Hancock officiating. Burial will be in Tucson Memorial Park East Lawn. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to service time Saturday, November 28, 1998 at the church. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DENT, Charles Franklin Sr., DDS passed away at his home on November 25, 1998. He was born to Dennis K. and Sadie B. Dent in Marked Tree, Arkansas on July 4, 1922. Dr. Dent took his pre-dental education at Mississippi College and Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. He received his doctorate through the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and had the honor to graduate at the top of his class and be awarded membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. Dr. Dent entered the Navy immediately after graduation and remained affiliated as a reserve officer for 25 years, retiring as a Commander. Upon his completion of his active duty, Dr. Dent moved with his family to Tucson and established a private practice in 1948. For years he was affiliated with volunteers providing necessary dental care to those children in need within the Tucson Unified and Amphitheater School Districts. He is a past president of the Southern Arizona Dental Society and the Arizona State Dental Association. He is a fellow of the American and International College of Dentistry. He also served on the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners. Dr. Dent is survived by Bettye, his beloved and inseparable partner in life of 54 years. Other survivors include his children, Dr. Charles F. Dent, Jr. (Nancy); Dr. Gregory T. Dent (Heidi); Denise Cook (Bill), and five grandchildren, Charles F. Dent III, Kathryn Kelly Dent, Michael Richard Dent, Joseph and Forrest Cook. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway) on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center/UAF, 1515 N. Campbell, P.O Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724.
GOLDMAN, Isadore, 84 of Tucson, died November 25, 1998. Survived by son David (Colleen) Goldman of Tucson; and grandchildren, Amie & Aaron Goldman. Graveside Service Sunday November 29th 11:30 a.m. Knights of Pythias Section Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
KOSTER, Eugene, 83, of Tucson, died November 25, 1998. Survived by wife, Erlene; daughter, Katherine Brown; son, Nicholas Koster; daughter, Elena Koster; grandchildren, Gwyneth Brown, Brendan Brown, Gillian Brown, Taylor Koster, Beau Blochlinger and Morgan Koster; brother, Roland Koster; and stepchildren, Fran Koster, Judith Corray, Paul Cedusky, Daniel Cedusky, Jaci Nickelson. Eugene will be remembered for his humor, his love of music and his generous, caring way. Memorial Service will be held at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd., T/A, Saturday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LIM, Celi V., passed away November 23, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Mammoth, Arizona October 2, 1914. Loving mother of Rose Bell, Carmen (Richard) Acedo, Ralph (Jennifer) Lim, Theresa V. Lim, all of Tucson, Lucy E. Lim and stepdaughter, Helen Lim Tse of San Francisco; sister of Maxima V. Carrasco; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. We will miss your creativity, your uniqueness, your humor, your laugh, your kindness and your endearing and gentle nature. Your courage and strength will be with us always. Visitation November 30, 1998 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m., interment to follow at Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery.
MARCONI, Raymond M., 72, of Tucson, died November 23, 1998. Ray was veteran of WWII having received the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, two Bronze Metals, three Overseas Service Bars and Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 385. Ray is preceded in death by his son, Michael; and sister, Donna. Survived by wife, Dorthella; daughters, Gina Marconi and Cynthia Kieft-Berry; three grandchildren; brothers, Frank and James Marconi; sisters, Norma Sproule, Peggy Cason and Edith Drazio. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28 at EASTLAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
QUIHUIS, Bartolo B., 85, of Sahuarita, a lifetime resident of Arizona, died November 25, 1998. Survived by Josephine Quihuis; sons, Jose Quihuis, John (Ana) Quihuis, and Edward Quihuis, all of Sahuarita, AZ; sister, Sara Quihuis of Tucson, AZ. Bartolo worked for Sahuarita School District. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 29, 1998 at Green Valley Mortuary Chapel, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Service will be held Monday, November 30, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Green Valley, AZ. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Green Valley Mortuary.
THOMAS, Harold A., 65, died November 21, 1998. Survived by his wife, Helen (Phung-Huong Tran) Thomas; daughter, Lisa Vanover; son, Andrew Vanover; grandchildren, David and Mishelle; sister, Jeanne (Larry); brother Howard L. Thomas. Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 28, 1998 at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
James A. Wares, born April 17, 1910, died November 17, 1998. Mr. Wares received a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Illinois in 1933, and completed his graduate work at Northwestern University. He was a registered Architect in Arizona and Illinois, and Chief Architect for Marshall Field & Company from 1938-1960. He had been in private practice since1960, and was one of the founders of CNWC Architects, which was organized in 1961. His accomplishments and activities included: Past Treasurer-Chicago Chapter, A.I.A., Past Secretary and Director-Southern Arizona Chapter, A.I.A., Past Chairman-Pima County Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Trustees, Catalina U.M.C., Board of CNWC Architects. Past Board Member-Boy Scouts, Big Brothers, Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Administrative, Catalina U.M.C., Southern AZ Chapter of American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter of American Institute of Architects, Arizona Society of American Institute of Architects, Past Member-Urban Land Institute and American Society of Planning Officials, Valley of Tucson Scottish Rite, Sabbar Temple, District Church Location and Building Comm., Architect Review Comm., Sun City Tucson, District Superintendency, Kiwanis Club of Sun City Vistoso, Past President Tucson Festival Society, Skyline Country Club, Arizona Training Center for the Handicapped, Tucson Council of the Arts, Sunshine Kiwanis Club, United Way, Past Campaign Chairman-United Way, Past Director-Planning Association of Arizona, Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers, Tucson Regional Plan, Inc., Old Pueblo Club, Arizona Architects Medal, 1984, District Lay Leader, South District of Desert S.W. Conf., United Methodist Church; Southern District Lay Leader, Southern District Council of Ministries, Southern District Various Committees, Past Lay Leader, Catalina United Methodist Church. He is survived by his three daughters, Marilyn Hicks (Robert), Suzanne Ritzenthaler (David) and Sharen Forester (Donald); six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one on the way. Memorial Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church Building Committee, or to the Tucson Community Food Bank. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
