STOUGH, George F., 77, of Tucson, passed away February 28, 1999. Survived by wife, Violet; daughters, Joyce (John) Pearson, Carolyn Barrett; son, Leon Stough; brothers, Howard Jr., Robert and Charles Stough all of Tucson; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday, March 4th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Memorial Service Friday, March 5th, 11:00 a.m., Casas Adobes Baptist Church. Burial to follow Evergreen cemetery.
SWINEFORD, Robert G., 81, beloved husband, daddy and Bumpy went to be with the Lord, February 27, 1999. Survived by his wife, Palmera 'Polly' Swineford; children, Lois (Rollie) Olson, Janet (Don) Erickson, Craig (Martha) Swineford and Karen (Robert) Rohlf; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. A member of the El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway where a memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 1999. contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85715-3819. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
TANG, Choi Hi, 92, of Tucson, passed away February 25, 1999. Survived by sons, Phillip (Elizabeth) Tang and Foo Leung (Chun Chun) Tang both of Tucson; daughters, So Mei (Tun Sang) Mei of NY, So Ying Chan of Tucson, So Lan (James) Wong of NJ; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Service Saturday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Burial to follow Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
VAUGHAN, Robert S. 'Spot', age 80, passed away February 28, 1999, at Park Centre Healthcare in Green Valley, Arizona. He is survived by Nancy Lee Vaughan, his wife of 57 years; son, Scott Vaughan and wife Margy (Tucson); son, Frank Vaughan and wife Cindy (Herndon, Virginia); four grandchildren, Robyn Marie Vaughan, Robert Vaughan III, Madeline Vaughan, and Evan Vaughan; sister, Lily Scott Watson (Martinsville, VA).
Spot was a Founder of Lawyers Title of Arizona in 1956. Later he was a partner at Huntoon Paige Mortgage Brokers, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. Vaughan subsequently concluded his career at Merrill Lynch when it acquired his company. Spot and Nancy left New Jersey and retired to Green Valley in 1988.
Spot served in the U.S. Army during WWII. In addition, he was active in community service throughout his life, providing leadership for numerous civic organizations in New Jersey, California and Arizona including State Jaycees President in New Jersey, Boy's Clubs Board in Phoenix, Little Theatre of Phoenix, Canoa Hills Representative to Green Valley coordinating council.
Services will be Wednesday, March 3, 1999, 3:00 p.m. at Green Valley Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration of a donation to La Posada Foundation for the Health Center, 501 S. La Posada Circle, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
AVITIA, Maria Magdalena, 89, died February 28, 1999. In loving memory of our mother and grandmother who was greatly loved and will be missed dearly. preceded in death by beloved daughter, Marianne Cordova and beloved son, Alfonso Avitia. Survived by daughters, Gloria (Jesus) Santana, Maria J. (Frank) Avitia and Rosemary (Ramon) Ochoa; son, Johnny (Dora) Avitia; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 5th at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Avenue. Burial in Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4th at Bring's Memorial Chapel, 236 S. Scott.
BELL, Robert C., 75, of Tucson, died March 2, 1999. Member of V.F.W. Post No. 3945. Husband of Kathryn H.; father of Carol Lindy Cavanagh; grandfather of Tracey L. Skoda and Robert Gary Lane; great-grandfather of Britni L. Skoda. Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Saturday, March 6, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
EGBERT, Leona S., 94, died March 2, 1999. Mother of Charles L. (Dorothy Anne) Morrison and Lillian (Vincent) Leone; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery in DeLand, FL at a later date. Donations in Leona's memory may be made to Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave, T/A 85705. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GALARZA, Alicia Navarrette, 80, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away March 01, 1999. preceded in death by husband, Tito M. Galarza, Sr.; parents, Antonio F. and Alicia Navarrette. Survived by daughters, Cecilia Ybarra, Alicia (Tom) Perez and Yolanda Galarza; son, Tito M. Galarza, Jr.; sisters, Eva Cota-Robles, Ophelia Shumaker and Aida Bacoccini; brothers, Anthony, Benjamin and Luis Navarrette. Also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 07, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, March 08, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Alicia Navarrette Galarza was born in Tucson, Arizona and entered into a better life on March 01, 1999, after a long battle of Alzheimer's Disease. Mama/Grandma, you will always be in our hearts.
Alicia was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the St. Augustine's Maintenance Fund or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Pallbearers will be Anthony, Benjamin and Luis Navarrette, Tom and Michael Perez and Mathew Galarza. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Perez and Chris Ybarra, Jr.
The family wishes to thank the professional and caring staff of Comforts of Home and Desert Life Center for the outstanding care and compassion given to our mother. 'Thank You!' Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GILEY, Annette, age 87, of Tucson, passed away March 2, 1999. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Giley and grandson, Scott Giley. She is survived by sons, George H. Giley and Jack Giley and wife, Joyce; and granddaughters, Rikki Stephens, husband John, Laurel Matais, husband Mark; great-grandchildren, Maya and Grant; granddaughter, Kelly Giley and grandson, Jason Giley and wife, Elaine; great-granddaughters, Amber and Kristen; and grandson, Jamie Burkhead. She is also survived by many other close, loving relatives and dear friends. Annette was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Tucson and the Retail Clerks Union of Tucson. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, 1999 in the Mortuary Chapel, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Friends may call at the mortuary Thursday, March 4, 1999 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
JUTRY, Jodie Hubbard, 43, died March 2, 1999, following a lengthy battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She was born February 18, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. She arrived in Tucson in July 1979. Jodie developed the first full time speech and language program at Indian-Oasis Unified School District on the Tohono O'Odham Indian Reservation in Sells, AZ and was a district speech pathologist from 1980 to 1985. She worked as a speech pathologist in Tucson Unified School District from 1987to 1995 including four years on the Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation in southwest Tucson. Her interests included volunteering as a horse handler at Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (T.R.O.T.) horses and animals of all kinds and plants and animals of the southwest. She enjoyed recreational sports of horseback riding, skiing, hiking and water sports. Jodie is survived by her husband, James A. Jutry; her mother, Jeanette Bombach of Dayton, Ohio; her father, Harold B. Hubbard of Sonoita, AZ; brothers, Marc Hubbard of Columbus, Ohio, Hal Hubbard of Columbia, S. Carolina, Mike Mason and Ed Mason both of Houston, TX; sisters, Karen Cole and Karen Wells both of Benson, AZ. Her stepfather, Harry Mason of Hillsboro, Ohio; three nieces, three nephews, two godsons, best friend, Judy Ostermeyer and loving pets also survive. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a scholarship in her memory at T.R.O.T., P.O. Box 30584, T/A 85751. Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6th at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LITZ, Hal W., 68, died March 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Litz; son, Brian Litz; daughter, Deborah Thomas; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister, Iris Dean and brother, Jerry Haack. Hal served in the US Army, was the owner of Craycroft Marina and has resided in Tucson for the past 33 years. Friends may call from 1:00 to service time at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 5, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
MASER, Marjorie S., 90, died March 2, 1999. Survived by her husband, Ruben; daughter, Marge (James) Heyl; son, Byron (Mary) Maser; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Marjorie was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star of Ulysses, KS. Friends may call Friday, March 5, 1999, noon until service time at 1:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., an aftercare provider. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
MELAZZO, Rose Delores 'Nana' Tucson resident since 1944, she passed away February 28, 1999, after a long illness.Delores was born June 20, 1920, in Rochester, N.Y., and preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph R. Melazzo; one sister, and parents. Delores worked hard all her life and taught her extended family the strength to endure adversities and to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. She loved and cherished her extended family and will be greatly missed and is now released from her pain and experiencing joy in the presence of God and her loved ones. Survived by daughters, Christine Perry of Tucson, and Josette (Lawrence) Koch of Denver, CO; blessed by six grandchildren, Lynn (Paul) VanErven of Tucson, Gail Allen of Oceanside, CA, Dee (Jack) Roberts of Tucson, Joe Perry of Arlington, Kristen Kanerva of San Francisco, CA and Mark Koch of Baltimore, MD; and six great-grandchildren, Tina, Andrea, Elizabeth, and Jennifer Perry of VA., and Katherine and Amanda VanErven of Tucson. Also survived by a brother, two sisters, her special friend, Nancy Hockings, and her beloved caretaker Maria Moreno. Our family wishes to acknowledge the excellent care, love and devotion provided by Maria Moreno. The family extends their thanks to Hospice Family Care for their guidance and support. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the local Alzheimer's Association, in memory of Delores. Cremation by Hudgel's Swan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 12882, Tucson, AZ 85732. Interment at Holy Hope cemetery will be private.
MILANDER, Robert, age 86, of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999. Survived by wife, Mary; son, David; two grandchildren, Scott and Blake Maurice. Memorial services will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 1999 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Rd., with Rev. Cynthia Kirk officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to a charity of choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Tucson, AZ.
RAWLINS, Janis Mae, 69, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 2, 1999. Beloved wife of James Rawlins; mother of Laura Reynolds of Tucson, Barbra (Kevin) Haines of Seattle, WA and James Walton of Waukegan, Illinois; sister of Carole (Charles) Reed of Tucson and Henry (Rose) Hyatt of New Jersey; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She is loved and missed by all. Funeral Service 12:00 noon Friday, March 5th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Joseph Reed officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DAVID ALAN ROOT - passed away Friday, February 26, 1999. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 29, 1956. Survived by father, Gordon J. Root of Tucson; mother, Hazel R. (Robert) Acosta of Tucson; brothers, Steven J. (Tammy) Root of Orange County, CA, Martin E. Root of Tucson; sister, Suzan R. Root of Tucson. Also survived by eight nieces and nephews, several aunts and uncles and many friends. David graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School and attended the University of Arizona. He owned Horizon Electrical Service. Services will be Saturday, March 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., 888-1111.
STEVEKEN, Mary Jennings, 99, passed away March 2, 1999. Mary was born in Newark, NJ on December 20, 1899 to Thomas and Margaret Davin Jennings. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Paul and three brothers. Mary and Joseph were married
in St. Paul, MN on February 14, 1931 and moved to Tucson in 1963. Mary is survived by a daughter, Donna Morris; granddaughters, Virginia Carpenter and Elizabeth Levin; great-granddaughter, KC Carpenter and great-grandsons, Michael and Matthew Levin who reside in Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews in Minnesota and cousins.
WRIGHT, Bernard B., 63, of Tucson, died Monday, March 1, 1999. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert. He is survived by his children, Jacque Gharib, Michael (Jannine) Wright, Steven (Michelle) Wright; grandchildren, Brandon, Adriane, Brittney, Holly, Brianna, Abe; sister, Beverly Pfaffenbach, William Wright. Bernie was a friend of Bill W. for over 33 years and holds a special place in the hearts of many to whom he was a counselor and mentor. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m.on Saturday, March 6, 1999 at North Swan Baptist Church, 2727 N. Swan Rd., with Pastor Gary Marquez officiating. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the North Swan Baptist Church Building Fund, to the Salvation Army, 2717 N. 6th Ave., Tucson, 85713 or to the Gospel Rescue Mission, 312 W. 28th St., Tucson, 85713. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
BEARD, Bernard Eugene, 74, died March 4, 1999. Husband of Margaret Beard; father of Michael Beard of Soulsbyville, CA, Kevin Beard of Phoenix, AZ, Russell Beard, Jr. of North Port, FL., C. Richard Beard of Lafayette, Ind., Virginia Cottrell of Rossville, Ind. and Joan Kirkpatrick of Lafayette, Ind.; grandfather of Michael Taus and Jason Beard; great-grandfather of Brandon Taus. Bernard was a WWII Veteran and a former President of the United Service Station Dealers Association. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BURNS, Barbara Irene Brown, age 67 of Santa Fe, died on Sunday, February 28, 1999, in Santa Fe, following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Frances Brown, and stepmother, Becky Brown. Barbara was born February 17, 1932 in Iowa City, IA. She wed Hal Burns, Jr. in November 1950 in Lordsburg, NM. They were married
for 25 years. She was raised and schooled in Tucson, AZ and was a graduate of Tucson High School. Her family lived in California and Arizona before moving to New Mexico in 1969, living first in Chama and then in Santa Fe. In the 1970's she was involved in the CETA Program and in 1978-1979 she worked for the Legislature. She had been employed at Sunwest Bank in Albuquerque and later worked as a tours and information specialist at the State Capitol Building. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and an active member of Santa Fe Community Foundation. She was also active and involved in Capitol City Business and Professional Women's Organization. Barbara is survived by her beloved three children, Hal Burns III and his wife, Laurie, of Flagstaff, AZ, Madelyn Hatch and husband, Larry, of Tucson, AZ and David F. Burns of Santa Fe. She is also survived by her brother, Bob Brown and wife, Vickie, of Houston, TX; sister, Roberta Chapman and husband, Ron, of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Larry P. Hatch, Vanessa Smith, Julie Vernon, Jennifer Burns, Thomas Dennis, Jaclynn Burns and James Hatch; and great-grandchildren, Zoeriah Smith and Cassidy Vernon. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 3, 1999 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel. A celebration of Barbara's life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Santa Fe Community Foundation or St. John's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Sante Fe, 984-8600.
HUSSEY, Robert Emerson, 61, of Tucson, passed away on March 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; his children, Robert (Nina) Hussey of Tucson; Steven (Debbie) Sebastyen of Tucson, Sharol Sebastyen of Tucson; stepchildren, Bill (Laura) Jemes of Tucson, Connie Jemes and Shelly McClary and Wendy Cook of Tucson. Bob's brother, Mike (Wanda) Hussey, and 13 grandchildren also survive. He will be missed by longtime family friend, CarlJ. Wagner and Carl's daughter, Jamie. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 5, 1999 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., at 5:00 p.m., Pastor Bill Parr will be officiating. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
