HOSKINS, Thomas A., 79, of Evansville, formerly of Tucson, Arizona died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 1999 at Holiday Health Care Center in Evansville. He was a member of Church of Latter Day Saints in Tucson, Arizona. He was an AAONM Shriner, a member of Masonic Lodge Number 106 in Ruston, Louisiana, and Order of the Eastern Star Magi Chapter Number 85. He began his military career in the Army Air Corp in 1941 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1964, after which he served as United States Air Force Resident Auditor at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Billie Davis Hoskins; five sisters, Margaret Williams of Nebo, Kentucky, Madene Morgan and Evelyn Walker, both of Madisonville, Ann Schisler of Cadiz, Kentucky, and Faye Williams of Henderson; two brothers, Herman Ray 'Buddy' Hoskins of Belding, Michigan, and James Caroll 'Jimmy' Hoskins of Umatilla, Florida; his stepmother, Mable Hoskins of Henderson; nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Rudy Rowland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Corydon cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Schisler, Philip McCoy, Jon Heilman, John Haynes, Jerry Schisler, Calvin Walker, Aubrey 'Butch' Williams and D.O. Morgan.
HULL, Robert L., 83, of Tucson, died February 12, 1999. He was Dean of College of Fine Arts (1964-1981). Survivors: Wife, Jeanne B. Hull; sister, Mary Louise Stacy of Xenia, Ohio; nieces, Louise S. Gibson, Xenia, Ohio and Anita S. Neff, Pittsfield, Mass.; nephews, Sherwood K. Smith, Woodstock, Georgia and Sidney R. Smith of Pasadena, MD; and several great-nieces and nephews. A memorial concert by member of the University of Arizona School of Music Faculty will be held on Sunday, February 28, at 12:00 Noon in Holsclaw Hall, School of Music, University of Arizona Campus. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UAF Robert L. Hull Scholarship and addressed to: College of Fine Arts, Hull Scholarship, P.O. Box 210004, Tucson, AZ 85721-0004. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
LIGHTHART, Ola C., 92, of Tucson, died Tuesday, February 23, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Joe (Kim), Ed; and niece, Janie. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 1999 at East Lawn Palms cemetery, with Pastor David Bostick of Mountain View Church of the Nazarene officiating. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Tucson 85711. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
MIGUEL, Francisco Javier Jose, two years, nine months, died February 20, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Miguel; father, Francisco Javier Valenzuela; brother, Mauricio, Jr.; sisters, Caroljean, Angelica and Jennifer; grandmother, Dora Gastelum; and great-grandmother, Margarita Suarez. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 1999 at the family home, 5161 W. Wichalakas. A rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvario cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
Edward B. Bittihoffer, 54, of Tucson, has left his suffering and gone to be with his Lord Jesus. Beloved husband of P. Anne Bittihoffer. Preceded in heaven by his mother, Anastasia Marie and father, Thomas J. Survived by stepchildren, Rhoda Lewis, Pam (Duane) Clark, Thomas (Peggy) Walters, Stephanie (Bryon) Crain; grandchildren, Linda and Stephen Lewis, Chaz, Phillip, Ross and Christia Walters, Meara, Joseph and Sandra Clark and Clayton Crain; brother, Tom (Pat); sister, Lorraine (Mike) McCarthy. Nieces and nephews, Lori McCarthy, Michael McCarthy, Jr., Kaitlyn, Julie and Matthew Bittihoffer. Edward was born in Jamaica Plain, MA, was employed for over 30 years in management with IBM Corp. A graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and The University of Massachusetts. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday, February 26 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, an Aftercare Provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27 followed by interment at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 49 N.Swan, #116, Tucson, AZ 85711 or AZ Kidney Foundation, 630 N. Craycroft #143, Tucson, AZ 85711.
ROSE, Edna Lee, 87, died February 18, 1999. Sister of Jenny D. Welcome and Warren W. (Margery T.) Welcome; aunt of Karen Stormberg, Barbara Spencer, Sue Stevenson, Michael Knight and Rex Fraixer. preceded in death by sister, Margaret Fraixer. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 26th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
DOROTHY MENDEZ ALLISON, 68, of Tucson, passed away February 21, 1999. She is survived by her children, Pauline Escalante Bell, Willard Escalante, Joseph Allison (Jackie Federico), Francine Allison (Mario Munoz); one sister, Angelita Gallego. She has 10 grandchildren, Jason, David, Christopher, Addison, April, Andres, Nichole, Raquel, Ericka, Mario III; one great-grandchild, Ricardo; and cousin, Lupe Lopez. She was a member of the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish. Services will be held at the St. Nicholas Center, 349 W. 31st St. in Tucson. Visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 1999 starting at 5:00 p.m. with an all night vigil. Mass will be at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. Burial will be private. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, 790-6388.
BARGAS, Margarita L., 70, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away February 24, 1999. Survived by sons, Santiago (Rachel) and Frank (Anita) Bargas; sisters, Eleanor Quiroz and Lucy Marzio; brothers, Santiago and Larry Lopez. Also survived by four grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 1, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, March 2, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
THURINGER, Eleonore J., 81, loving wife and mother, died February 21, 1999. Wife of Franz Zavier Thuringer for 60 years; mother of Eleonore Kresent Thuringer, Paul Joseph (Jacquelyn) Thuringer and Franz Xavier Thuringer, Jr; grandmother of two grandchildren; sister of Elvira Kazmer. Private services have been held. Donations in Eleonore's memory may be made to the Humane Society, 345O N. Kelvin Blvd., T/A 85716. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WILLIS, John A., 65, died February 21, 1999 in Tucson. John was born in Los Angeles on January 19, 1934. He is survived by wife, Audrey E. Willis; sons, John Willis, Justin Willis, Kennan Willis all of California, Jeryl Willis of Arizona and L. Jeff Walker of New York; four daughters, Stephanie Singleton, Jillisa Easley, Jeanna Willis and Dione Willis all of California; two brothers, Tommie Lee Booker and Ira Booker both of California; one sister, Darlene J. Young of California; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services and burial will be in Los Angeles, CA. Local arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway.
BENTLEY, Doris Marie, born December 28, 1926, died February 13, 1999. Loving Grandmother, Friend, and Neighbor. Graveside memorial service February 25, 1999, 10:00 a.m., South Lawn cemetery, 5401 S. Park.
BITTIHOFFER, Edward B., 54, of Tucson, has left his suffering and gone to be with his Lord Jesus. Beloved husband of P. Anne Bittihoffer. Preceded in heaven by his mother, Anastasia Marie and father, Thomas J. Survived by stepchildren, Rhoda Lewis, Pam (Duane) Clark, Thomas (Peggy) Walters, Stephanie (Bryon) Crain; grandchildren, Linda and Stephen Lewis, Chaz, Phillip, Ross and Christia Walters, Meara, Joseph and Sandra Clark and Clayton Crain; brother, Tom (Pat); sister, Lorraine (Mike) McCarthy. Loved nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday, February 26 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, an Aftercare Provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27 followed by interment at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 49 N.Swan, #116, Tucson, AZ 85711 or AZ Kidney Foundation, 630 N. Craycroft #143, Tucson, AZ 85711.
DOUD, William Herbert, 75, died February 23, 1999. Husband of Darlene Doud; father of Darla D. Gentry and Viki L. (Eugene) Everly; grandfather of Matthew (Tobi) Gentry and Ryan Everly; great-grandfather of Amanda Gentry and Zachariah Gentry; brother of Mariam (Harold) Priske and Arthur Doud. Graveside service, 2:00 p.m.Saturday, February 27 at TMP South Lawn with Rev. Allen Franzke officiating. Donations in William's memory may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant, T/A. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GREENBERG, Irving, 91, of Tucson, died February 23, 1999. Survived by wife, Sophie of Tucson; son, Lewis Greenberg of Phoenix; and brother, George Greenberg of Tucson. Graveside Services Friday, 1:30 p.m., Knights of Pythias Section, Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
HELLER, Katherine, 89, passed away on February 22, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona. Katherine is survived by her husband, John E. Heller; nephews, Jimmy Dale Schuiteman of Florida and grandnieces. Katherine was born in Phillmore, Michigan on November 28, 1909 to Edward and Dena Schuiteman. A long time Michigan and Texas resident, Katherine moved to Tucson in 1990 where she was an active church and hospital volunteer. Katherine was an avid bowler and was the 1949 WIBC Champion. Katherine was preceded in death by her five brothers, and husbands, Jerry Jinks and Millard E. Fish. Memorial services will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd. at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26, 1999. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casas Adobes Congregational Church or a favorite charity.
ERIC O. MACEDO, 21, of Tucson passed away February 22, 1999. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fred C. Carroll. He is survived by his mother, Kathy (Carroll) Morgan; father, Oscar Macedo; sisters, Vanessa, Crystal, Alyssa, Kayla, and Tessie; fiance, Marlene Borjorquez, daughter, Kayla Macedo; grandmother, Lupe R. Carroll; aunts, Toni (Ed), Dee Dee (Michael), Lena (Robert), Rosella (Juan), Letitia (Pete), Eileen (Jeff); and uncle, Fred; and many loving cousins and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25, 1999 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave. Rosary recited at Tucson Mortuary. Mass will be offered at San Augustine Cathedral Church 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Internment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary.
MILLER, Jeannette K., 96, of Tucson, died February 22, 1999. Born February 25, 1902 in St. Louis, MO. She was active in the Boys Club of America as a volunteer and former member of the Charlotte Lund Opera Company in New York City prior to her marriage in the 1920's. She and her late husband, Augustus were active participants in Curling, in Uttica, NY. Survived by a sister, Anita (Joseph) Sammarco of Tucson. Service Thursday, 2:00 p.m. Evergreen Mortuary, with Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum of Congregation Ner Tamid officiating. Friends may call 12:00 noon till service time at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Jeannette K. Miller.
MARIA SOCORRO MUNGIA (SALLY) - Born April 18, 1920, died February 23, 1999. Maria is preceded in death by husband, Ernie Mungia; parents, Juan L. and Manuela O. Nunez; brothers, Oscar and Hector Nunez. Maria is survived by son, Fred (Esther) Mungia; five grandsons, many great-grandchildren; brother, Henry O. (Josie) Nunez; sisters, Dolores Dominguez, Josephine Nunez, Connie (Tino) Santeyan, Anita (Joe T.) Mendoza, Mary Louise (Juan) Castillo, Angie (Juan) Amaro; sister-in-law, Gloria Nunez; many beloved nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. Maria was born in Tucson, attended Drachman School, Safford Jr. High, and THS. She served in the Coast Guard as a SPAR during WWII. She was a member and officer of the St. Ambrose Womens Club, the Legion of Mary and The Catholic Daughters of the Americas. We wish to thank her doctors and the staff at El Dorado Hospital for the care and assistance given to Maria, also to all our family and friends for their support and prayers. Visitation will be Friday, February 26, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Mass will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with burial to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2425 N. Tucson Blvd. (1/2 blk N. Grant) 327-6341.
RAMSAY, William A. Jr., 74, passed away February 22, 1999. Born at the Stork's Nest at St. Mary's Hospital on September 7, 1924. Survived by his wife, Marilyn; a daughter, Kathy Pfotenhauer of Tucson; son, William III of Carlsbad, CA; granddaughter, Alyssa of Tucson; grandsons, Jack, Charlie and William IV of Carlsbad; preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew in 1993.
Bill was a graduate of Tucson High School. His high school years included a detour into the United States Army in 1942. He was sent to the South Pacific where he participated in the Island Hopping Campaign. By the grace of God and the courage of Harry Truman he returned to Tucson at the victorious conclusion of WWII. Upon his return he learned of the death of his beloved brother, Jack who was a member of the United States Army Air Corp. serving in the European Theatre.
He went on to college at the University of Arizona. Active in the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, School Government and IFC. His willingness to serve culminated in his selection to Bobcats, the Senior Men's Honorary. The University of Arizona always held a special place in his heart. A lifelong democrat, Bill believed strongly in our great democracy. He was active in many political campaigns over the years. His love of the political arena drew him to run, unsuccessfully, for the State Senate. Bill served on the Tucson Planning and Zoning Commission with one year as its chairman. For many years Bill was a member of the Tucson Rodeo and Parade Committees. Late February in Tucson was a time he truly enjoyed. His life's journey had a few bumps along the way. Some of them severe. Members of his family stood by his side when it was easy and when it was difficult.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Tucson High School Alumni T Club. Private burial in Oracle, Arizona. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SHELTON, Charles H., 72, of St. David, formerly of Tucson, died February 21 in Laguna Niguel, Calif. Viewing, Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. at the ADAIR DODGE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. followed by graveside services at East Lawn cemetery.
STONE, Martha Hickam, died in Tucson on February 21, 1999. Born on May 11, 1913 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, she was the daughter of Col. Horace and Helen Bamber Hickam (Hickham Air Force Base, Oahu, Hawaii), the widow of Col. Rudolph Fink (married
in 1937), and the mother of Rudolph III and Albert Fink. She married
Lt. Gen. Charles B. Stone in 1981; they lived in Tucson from 1982 until his death 10 years later. Mrs. Stone is survived by her two sons and their four children, as well as three stepchildren, Gigi Hooker, Charles B. Stone IV, Claudia Avitabile, and their families. Mrs. Stone was a lifelong and devoted volunteer in support of the learning disabled, the forgotten and the homeless. A memorial Eucharist is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3738 Old Sabino Canyon Road, 85750. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Alban's Building Fund. Arrangements for interment at Arlington National cemetery, Arlington, VA are being made by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
SUTTON, William E., 94, of Tucson, died February 23, 1999. Survived by wife, Winifred M. Sutton of Tucson; children, M. William (Kathryn) Sutton and Donald Sutton; two grandsons and two great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Shirley (Joe) Baca and Anne (Leaton) Parrish; two step-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Graveside service Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. Gregory Wyes of Christ The King Episcopal Church officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shalom House, 2950 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712.
KENNETH H. 'PISTOL' WILLIAMS, age 71, of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, February 23, 1999. Survived by wife, Armenta J. Williams; five children, Deborah Biggs, Dale Williams of TN, Kirk Williams, Sherrill Kruse and Donald Williams of Tucson; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Williams of FL and three sisters, Mable Rich of KS, Mildred Connors of MO, Lillian Gardner of IL and many more family members who love him and will miss him very much. Kenneth was a lifetime member of American Legion, Kane, IL. Services will be held 9:00 a.m.Saturday, February 27 at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave.
