MORGAN, Martha R., age 89, born March 28, 1909, passed away February 1, 1999. Her husband, Avery; daughter, Agnes Helm and granddaughter, Renae McNeeley precede her in death. Survived by her daughters, Bonnie Wheat of Tucson and Betty Crumpton of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Michael Katsher, Wade Wheat, Martha Hubbard and April Kingsbury; nine great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Pastor David Houchin officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
PAYNE, Frank Lee, 47, of Tucson, died Saturday, January 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Lottie; children, Chris, Todd, Jeremy, Billy, Ben, Ami; mother, Jane and father, Frank. Lee was employed for the last18 years at the Avionics Department of Learjet. He was also owner of SW Computers. Besides his family, his loves were hunting and rodeo. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with an Eulogy and Reflections at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., an Aftercare Provider.
POWELL, Lillian Lucille, 78, died January 31, 1999. Mother of Ola Mae Powell of Tucson; grandmother of Tyler Reed Powell of Cavecreek, AZ, Shane Edward Powell of Scottsdale, AZ and Alexis Paige Roberts of Tucson; great-grandmother of Rachael and Ashley Powell of Cavecreek, AZ; sister of Velma Howton of Albany, OR and Ruey Ryan of Battle Ground, WA. Lillian was preceded in death by son, Ernest Lee Powell; brother, Clifford Ryan and her husband, Nathaniel Pershing Powell. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4th at Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Rd. with Rev. Fred Wood officiating. Donations in Lillian's memory may be made to The American Lung Assoc., 2819 E. Broadway, T/A 85716 or The American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, T/A 85712. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3rd at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
The family of Maria 'Chalita' Romero wishes to thank all our relatives and friends for their support, prayers, cards, flowers and donation of food during the loss of our mother.
SMITH, Mary Elizabeth, age 85, a resident of Tucson for the past 57 years, passed away February 1st, 1999. Born September 3rd, 1913 in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Smith retired as a nurse. She is predeceased by her husband, Elbridge Smith and son, David Smith. Survived by daughter, Evelyn (Mike) Closs; son, Tedman (Zana) Smith; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Thursday, February 4, 1999 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Friday at South Lawn Mortuary, Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
SPILLERS, Inez K., 84, of Tucson, passed away January 31, 1999. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Ralph; children, Susan (Joseph) Kroto, Rusty (Jan) Spillers; one brother, Allan Hughes; grandchildren, John (Rick) Gardener, Travis (Megan) Spillers, Chris (Shona) Kroto, Jeremy Kroto and Kimberly Kroto, plus many loving friends. Memorial service will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Friday, February 5, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by Arizona Mortuary, an Aftercare Provider.
ZAMORA, Laurencia Miranda, 61, of Chandler, AZ, died Sunday, January 31, 1999 in Phoenix. She is survived by her husband, Jose; children, Catalina, Amelia, Jose, Jr., Anselma; sister, Juanita; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A all night vigil will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 1999 at Cristo Rey Church, where Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Monte Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an Aftercare Provider.
ANTINORO, Frank J., 57, of Tucson, died February 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Norla M. Antinoro; son, Jarrod S. Antinoro of Tucson; brother, Vincent Antinoro of Phoenix; sister, Bunnie Davis of Elfrida; nephews, Frank Davis, Mark Davis of Tucson, Rob Davis of Elfrida, Mark David of NYC; nieces, Tracy David of Anaheim, CA and Teresa Antinoro of Phoenix; his father-in-law, Milton Walser, Sr. of Tucson; brother-in-law, Buddy Walser of Sacramento, CA. Mr. Antinoro graduated with a Masters degree in audiology from the U of A. He has been involved in the administration of the university since 1968. Currently he was the Associate Director of Institutional Research. He was an active member of the Nature Conservancy and Guardians of Wildlife. As an avid civil rights activist he had a passion for fairness and protection of one's civil rights. Services are to be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Frank J. Antinoro to the Nature Conservancy, 300 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
BAASKE, Phyllis Hopp, 58, of SaddleBrooke, AZ, died January 30, 1999. She is survived by husband, Ronald Baaske; father, Robert Hopp; sister, Paulette Kass and son, Robert Kwiatkowski. She was a member of the SaddleBrooke Bridge and Putting Clubs. At her request, no services are being held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel, Tucson, AZ.
DAVIS, Mable M., 79, of Tucson, died February 2, 1999. Survived by daughter, Virginia Del Togno Armanasco of Las Vegas; sons, David Davis of Safford, AZ and Kenneth Davis of Lexington, SC; 11grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, two sisters and two brothers. Mable was a longtime resident of Tucson and a Charter Member of the Southern Baptist Church of Tucson. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, 11:00 a.m. at South Lawn Chapel. Burial to follow.
DAY, Wilma Mae, 74, died February 1, 1999. Wife of Ray Day for 53 years; mother of Linda (Tom) Reid, Donna (Trevor) Morley and Patrick (Karol) Day; grandmother of seven grandchildren; sister of Glenora Mull, Thomas (Marge) McGinnis and Robert (Mary Janet) McGinnis. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 5th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Chaplain Steven M. Hetrick officiating. Donations in Wilma's memory may be made to E.S.G.R. Foundation Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, P.O. Box 3019, T/A 85702-3019. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HARRIS, Anna Elizabeth, 96, of Tucson, formerly of Tempe, AZ, passed away January 28, 1999. Born in Davilla, TX on August 25, 1902, Mrs. Harris moved to Arizona in 1927.
She is survived by her children, Alta Harris (F. Bryan) Harbour, Betty Lou Harris, Harold W. (Marion) Harris and Alvin Gordon Harris; grandchildren, Diana Harbour-Samuelson (John Samuelson), Deborah Harbour (Walt) Romero, Tiffany Harris, Molly Harris and John Harris; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Stern, Lauren Romero and Andrea Romero; also by two nieces. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Albert Gale Harris; her parents, John William Bray and Lula McAninch Bray; a son, Arval Gale Harris; and her brother, Elmer E. Bray.
Anna's hard work and dedication to her family will be remembered, and her sense of humor will missed. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 5th, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., officiated by the Reverend Dr. Andrew Ross. Interment at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale will be held the following week.
MUNDT, Howard G., a Tucson resident since 1973, passed away January 29, 1999 at the age of 92. He was born January 25, 1907 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a former teacher, coach and YMCA director. An important part of his live for 25 years was the TOT's baseball organization in which he was a player, manager and originator of their newsletter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eudean. Surviving are his daughters, Holly Tracy of Colorado Springs, CO and Barbra Najib of Palos Park, IL; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 1999 at The Manor at Midvale, 6250 S. Commerce Ct.
PAPPAS, Agnes, 83, of Tucson, passed away February 3, 1999. Mrs. Pappas is survived by her sons, George (Maria) Pappas, Peter (Margene) Pappas, James (Karen) Pappas; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Trisagion Services will be at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. with church services at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 1999 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Demetrios' Sunday School.
PYLE, Merle L., 79, died February 2, 1999. Born May 23, 1919 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, he moved to Tucson in 1990. Mr. Pyle was a retired Lithographer. He was married to Maxine Ball and was the father of four children, Evelyn (Loyal Keith) Whitted of Tucson, Patti A. (George) Jones of Wyoming, Tracey J. (Mark) Allen of Colorado. He is survived by a sister, Theda L. Pyle of Tucson and a granddaughter, Angela Whitted and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth D. Pyle. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, T/A 85712. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JACK A. RAMIREZ
January 5, 1966 – February 4, 1998
On February 4, 1998, our beloved husband, father, son, left us to be with our Creator in Heaven. We all know, Jack, that your smile, hard work, caring for the Yoeme people will never be forgotten. Your Spirit will always be among your family, Yoemes, and friends.
We miss and love you, Jack.
Rest in Peace in the Flower World.
Memorial Mass will be held at Cristo Rey Church, Pascua Pueblo on Sunday, February 7, 1999 at 10:30 a.m.
The Ramirez Family, Wife, Kids, Father.
SALZMAN, Martha E., age 76, of Tucson, died Tuesday, February 2, 1999. Survivors include daughters, JoAnne Briggs of Tucson and Janet Rae Baron of Washington. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by family owned ADAIRFUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SCHNIEDER, Charles J. Sr., 89, died February 2, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
STONE, Wilbert E. 'Bud' age 79, of Tucson, died Sunday, January 31, 1999. Survivors include wife, Annamae of Tucson. Memorial Service Saturday, February 6, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity or to Carondelet Hospice. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
STRYCHARZ, Theodore 'Ted' J., age 82, a resident of Tucson for the past 45 years, passed away February 1st, 1999. Born December 25th, 1916 in Blackstone, Massachusetts. Mr. Strycharz is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josephine; one daughter, Barbara Markert (Jim) of Tucson; two granddaughters, Donna Ulrich (Matt) of Seattle, Washington and Debra Markert of Tucson; one sister, Irene Lula of Blackstone, Massachusetts; one brother, John also of Blackstone and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Strycharz, a butcher by trade, moved to Tucson in 1953. He became a groundskeeper at La Paz Apartments and then the head groundskeeper at Tucson Medical Center for 15 years until his retirement in 1985. A visitation will be held today from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5th, 1999 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart Fund, or any charity of your choice. Arrangements by South Lawn Mortuary, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
HOUPIS, Milton, 82, of Tucson, passed away February 2, 1999. Capt. Houp is is survived by his loving wife, Anne; and his children, Maria D. Houpis, Marcia A. (Tim) Murray and Harry M. (Mison) Houpis. Capt. Houpis' sister, Helen Kalkalnis and brothers, George Houpis and Dino (Mary) Houpis also survive. Capt. Houpis will also be missed by his five grandchildren, M. Harrison Houpis, Alex J. Houpis, Griffin Murray, Jessyka Murray and Annastacia Houpis. Trisagion will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 1999 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 6, 1999 at 10:30 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell Road. Interment to follow atEvergreen Cemetery. Funeral conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
HUNTER, Ivan Norton, born in Richwood, WV, June 4, 1916; died peacefully at home January 29, 1999, in Tucson. A retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, serving in WWII, the Korean War and during the Vietnam War; Admiral in the Cherry River Navy. Founder and first president of Upper Vandalia Historical Society, co-founder of Kanawha Valley Historical and Preservation Society. Ivan was recognized for his civic and community volunteerism by TUSD, Tucson Free Clinic, VA Hospital, VISTA, cities of Nitro and Richwood, and was honored as WV Outstanding Man of the Year in 1944 and 1947. Author of 'Echoes of the Past' and numerous poems published in several collections and The WV Hillbilly. He was a faithful friend of Bill W. for 20 years and a member of the Nomads, Central Office Backroom Nooners, Happy Hour, and Campbell Plaza Groups. Survived by daughters: Maggie, Tucson; Sally, Portland, OR; Mary (John) Reppert, St. Albans, WV; sons: David, Chicago; Joseph (Esther), Newton, MA; twin brother, John Patrick (Merry), Madison, WI; former wife, Mollie Annand Hunter; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial service and celebration of his life and poetry will be Saturday February 6, at 5:00 PM at St. Philip's in The Hills Episcopal Church, N. Campbell at River Rd, the Rev. Liz Hurley Simmons, officiating. Reception following at the parish house.
KITCHIN, Gerald C., 89, died February 4, 1999. Survived by son, Lee Kitchin; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice in 1995. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m.Monday, February 8, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial to follow in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum.
