PANCOST, Richard E., 74, of Tucson, died January 8, 1999. Survived by son, David A. of Colorado Springs; brother, James Pancost of Ann Arbor, MI. Mr. Pancost was a veteran of WW II serving as a medic in the Navy/Marines. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., an Aftercare Provider. Entombment, East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc.
PRUITT, Eleanor R., 79, of Tucson, died January 11, 1999. Aunt of Janet M. Nash, Sally Neidermeyer, Mary Kay Piestrak, Don Royal, Kevin Royal. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Tuesday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
ROWE, Claudia L. 'Tootsie' passed away January 9, 1999. She is survived by two sisters, four children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the night manager at El Molinito restaurant for 20 years. Visitation will be held at Evergreen Mortuary Chapel on 13 January between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held January 14 at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
WRYE, Rose Daniele, 76, died January 6, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ZAZUETA, Ramon C., of Tucson, passed away January 11, 1999. Preceded in death by father, Ramon Zazueta; step-father, Frank; and mother, Panchita Inigo; and brothers, Norbert Zazueta and Vincent Inigo. Survived by daughters, Mary Ann Della Santa, Betty Zazueta, Patsy Zazueta and Sylvia (Roger) Grace. Sons, Manuel (Gladys) and John (Luci) Zazueta. Brothers, Frank, Manuel, and Robert Zazueta. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 1999, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, 204 S. Stone Ave. (South Chapel), with Rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Mass will be offered on Thursday 10:00 a.m., St. Ambrose Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Raymond Richard Arroyo - Born March 8, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away on January 7, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Edna (nee Sanchez); his children, Raymond A. (Joann) Arroyo of Westwood, NJ, Elaine (Stephen) Paul of Tucson, Arizona; his grandchildren, Christian Thomas Arroyo and Amanda Catherine Paul; his brother, Raphael (Gloria) Arroyo of Oviedo, FL; sister, Martha (Lewis) Spano of Chappaqua, NY; nieces, Gail Vitucci, Wendy Spano and nephew, Glen Arroyo. Mr. Arroyo is a decorated veteran of World War II and a former P.O.W. He received the Purple Heart with Oakleaf Cluster and Bronze Star for his service. He worked at David McKay Publishing in New York City and retired to Tucson 10 years ago. He studied photography in New York after the war and was an accomplished portrait photographer. In retirement he was able to pursue his interest in woodworking. Arroyo Design, his daughter and son-in-law's company was named for Mr. Arroyo. He was the kindest and gentlest of men and those who were loved by him were truly blessed. Services and burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Local arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BOTFELD, Anna, 94, of Tucson, died January 12, 1999. Survived by daughter, Muriel Kravet of East Brunswick, NJ; son, Joel Botfeld of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Faith Weinstein of Chappequa, NY, Lewis Kravet of East Brunswick, NJ, David Botfeld of Santa Monica, CA; great-grandchildren, Lea Elizabeth Kravet of East Brunswick, NJ, Eric B. Weinstein, Michael S. Weinstein, both of Chappequa, NY, Amanda Helen Botfeld, Michael Vincent Dov Reuven, both of Santa Monica, CA. Preceded in death by husband, Eddie Botfeld; son, Bernie Botfeld; granddaughter, Sharon Perlow and grandson, Richard Botfeld. She was the former proprietor of Model Bakery in downtown Tucson for 18 years, founding member of Cheva Pioneer Woman Naamat, a 58 year member of Congregation Anshei Israel, member of B'nai B'rith Women, Hadassah and a longtime supporter of Israel. Service, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rabbi Yossie Shemtov of Congregation Young Israel officiating. Interment will follow Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Religious School Education of your choice in memory of Anna Botfeld. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BURNER, Camilla (Luckett), 68, of Tucson, died January 7, 1999. She was preceded in death by her son, Dale Burner and her husband, Clarence Burner. She was the beloved mother of her daughter, Janet Burner of Tucson. Graveside Services 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 1999 at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Avenue with Pastor Zane Anderson officiating. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
FULMER, Clarence E., 98, of Marana, passed away January 11, 1999. Survivors include his son, Roy (Rebecca) Fulmer; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie and one grandson, Roy Jr. Memorial Service will be held at ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider, 7 E. University Blvd., Thursday, January 14, 1999 at 3:00 p.m.
GLISH, Harry, 76, died January 11, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Lyle M. Gumble, 89, of Tucson, died January 9, 1999. Member of Masonic Lodge in Washburn, Ill. Father of Dolores J. Mano of Marana, Gordon E. Gumble of Arvada, Colorado, Roger S. Gumble of Albuquerque, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother of Edith Skaggs of Lacon, IL, Helen Neuhalfen of Chenoa, IL. Funeral Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Friday, January 15, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Thursday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
HANSEN, Eric James, born in Douglas on September 7, 1966, died suddenly Saturday, January 9, 1999, at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He had been sporadically ill since July 1998 and returned to the Lord peacefully in his sleep from complications due to pneumonia on January 9, 1999.
Eric graduated from Douglas High School in 1984, Chabot College, Hayward, California in 1986, and Northern Arizona University in 1988 with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. He was employed in a supervisory position with DHL Airways, Inc. in Tempe.
While in high school, he was active in American Field Service and was a foreign exchange student to Finland in 1983. He also was a member of his high school tennis team and several other clubs and organizations.
Eric was preceded in death by his father, Harold C. Hansen. He is survived by his mother, Lourdes (Lou); brothers, Robert (Rose) of San Lorenzo, California, Richard (Liz) and Dennis (Tracey) of Tucson; sister, Christine (Nicholas) Rowton of Crowborough, East Sussex, England; six nephews and three nieces.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 16th, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Odelia's Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, with interment scheduled for a later date.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family suggests donations be made to the Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens, P.O. Box 252, Douglas, AZ 85608.
Lourdes Hansen express gratitude toward her many friends from Douglas who have called to express their condolences and offer their prayers.
Casimir R. 'Rusty' Jurkowski, 76, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on January 10, 1999. Rusty was born in Ambridge, PA to Stanley and Valeria Jurkowski on July 31, 1922. Preceded in death by his father and mother, sister, Valeria and brother, Stanley, Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen of 51 years; children, Raymond, Christine Griebel and Robert; their loving spouses, Elizabeth, Richard Griebel and Liza; four grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Mark Griebel and Bradley Jurkowski; sisters, Zenobia, Stella and Euphemia and brother, Cyril.
Rusty was a businessman in Ambridge for over 40 years in the beverage drive-thru business before retiring to Tucson. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, attended Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana, PA and received great joy from his participation in the FaGaWee Golf Tribe, and memberships in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Polish Falcons, Polish National Alliance, Ukrainian National Association, American Legions, Elks, Eagles and Knights of Columbus.
Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee) on Thursday, January 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.(Rosary 7:00 p.m.). Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 15 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson, Arizona. Burial will follow in the Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to 'Paralyzed Veterans of America', 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.
KALIAN, Mary A., 80, of Tucson, passed away January 10, 1999. Preceded in death by husband, Fred Kalian. Survived by daughter, Regina (John) Lundberg; son, Fred B. (Heidi) Kalian. Also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 1999 from 5:00 to 9:00 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 on Thursday, January 14, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Mary was a Tucson resident since 1945 and owner of Poblano Cafe for 30 years. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MARTINEZ, Efren E., age 50, a lifetime resident of Arizona, passed away January 8, 1999. Born July 5, 1948 in Douglas, AZ. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Brenda; daughters, Tina and Cindy Martinez; sons, Richard Martinez and Efren Rene (Michelle) Martinez; 10 grandchildren, Roger, Anthony, Eddie, Richie, Richard, James, Ruben, Crystal, Katrina and Christie; brothers, Salvador (Margie) Martinez, Jose (Lourdes) Martinez, Mike Martinez, Ernest (Rosemary) Martinez, David and Bobby Martinez; sisters, Irma Mosher, Amelia Dominguez and Norma Martinez. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
MONTANO, Maria S., 77, of Tucson, passed away January 10, 1999. Preceded in death by parents, Maria Luisa and Manuel Montano. Survived by daughter, Marie Antoinette (Armando) Lucero; brothers, Jesus, Manuel (Jessie) and Armando (Guadalupe) Montano; sister-in-law, Dolores Montano; granddaughters, Melissa, Clarissa and Angelicia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 1999 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 Friday, January 15, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. The family suggest donations to be made to the St. Augustine's Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Marshall Lee Moore, 84, passed away January 10, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born April 7, 1914 in Mackville, Kentucky to Robert and Gertrude Moore. He is survived by his daughters, Colleen (Jim) Lund, Anita Jean (Fred) Bodenstedt and Lyn (Arthur) Elrey and his sister, Vera (Howard) Williams and brother Bland (Louise) Moore. 10 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; four brothers; two sisters; and a grandson Steven Lund. Marshall spent many years in the wholesale car business in Los Angeles, California, retiring in 1978 and moving to Tucson that same year. He re-established his career in the car business as he formed a partnership with John Denbo in J & L Auto Sales in South Tucson. All of us who knew him will miss his humor, storytelling, and the recounting of his many life experiences. 'Lee' Moore was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Rosemont Ward. Friends may call at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway on Wednesday, January 13, 1999 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services will be held in the Tucson East Stake Center, 6901 E. Kenyon at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 1999. Bishop Stan Hancock officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
MURPHY, Mary Lou, went home to the Lord at age 66 on January 9, 1999. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A. Murphy. Loving mother of Katie Exline, Kathy Murphy, Jack Murphy and David Murphy. She leaves 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. With a heavy heart we say a sad goodbye. We love you and will miss you. Graveside Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13 at Murphy Plot Cemetery, Sunsites, AZ. Arrangements by Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway.
PEREZ, Lotus C. (Schaffer), passed away on January 7, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona at age 52. She was the precious fiancee and dedicated partner of Dr. Steven Gurgevich; cherished mother of Kristina and Joseph Krow, Michael and Christine Perez and Gioia and John Stenson; much loved sister-in-law of James Perez; proud grandmother of Gabriel Perez, Jordan Steele, Jamie and Marlee Perez, Noah Krow and Emily Stenson; dear sister of Lee Schaffer; loving daughter of Jeanette Schaffer and Irene Perez; loving aunt of Matthew Morbello; devoted daughter of the late Ed and Marjorie Schaffer. Preceded in death in 1996 by her beloved husband of 32 years, Tom Perez. Also survived by many special aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A longtime Pacifica, CA resident, Ms. Perez graduated Summa Cum Laude from San Francisco State University in 1994. She was greatly respected as an accomplished copy editor and journalist for several Bay Area publications.
For the past two years, Ms. Perez has split her time between her home in Pacifica and her home in Tucson, which she shared with her devoted partner, Dr. Steven Gurgevich. Together they co-founded Tranceformation Works, an internet-based business that provides healing resources and support for individuals and families experiencing chronic illness. This venture came out of their mutual experience of caring for spouses who had been terminally ill and their desire to help others. Ms. Perez and Dr. Gurgevich became engaged this New Year's Day at 12:01 a.m., as their first act of 1999. They had hoped to be married soon.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel by the Sea, 801 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pacifica Resource Center, 170 Santa Maria Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044.
Ms. Perez was a member and volunteer at Unity Church. For her many Tucson friends, a memorial tree-planting service will be held in Tucson, Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Unity Church, 3617 N. Camino Blanco.
SAGADY, Paul, 77, of Tucson, died January 11, 1999. Preceded in death by his wife, Louise. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 15. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
