MARGOLIS, Helen L., 85, widow of Maurice, passed away March 16, 1999. Mother of Dr. Harold (Sue) Margolis, Ronni (Roland) Kotwica and grandchildren, Ellis, Leah, and Amber Margolis and Reid Kotwica.
She was born in New York, but was a longtime resident of Tucson, attending Roskruge, Safford and graduating from Tucson High at age 16. She was active in the Jewish community and was one of the founders of The Tucson Jewish Community Council. Through U.S.O. she provided Friday night services for the serviceman at D.M. and Ft. Huachuca.
Helen was in the first group of Police Service Aids and graduated from the Tucson Police Academy. She retired as a paralegal in 1977 from the City Attorney's Office.
Graveside Services will be Sunday, March 21 at a time to be announced in the Veteran's Section of Evergreen cemetery, Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan Rd., Tucson 85711.
MEYER, Roy Melvin, 90, died March17, 1999. Husband of Ruth Meyer; father of Beulah (Gene) Landers, Betty Reed, Richard Meyer and Melvin Meyer; grandfather of four grandchildren; brother of Elsie (George)Allen, Leona (Don) Miller and Pearl (Earl) Gardner. Roy was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Pastor David Bostick officiating. Donations in Roy's memory may be made to Parkinsons Foundation of Tucson, 1650 E. Fort Lowell, T/A 85719. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PUNTENNEY, William H., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, age 79, died March 17, 1999 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Paradise Valley.
Bill was born in Camp Verde, Arizona on October 11, 1919 and spent his early days on a cattle ranch in the Prescott area. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1941 where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He lettered in Polo, was a member of Bobcats Senior Men's Honorary and received a Reserve Commission as 2nd Lt. in the horse calvary.
After graduating, he was assigned to the 7th Calvary Regiment at Ft. Bliss. Three years later he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day with the 29th Infantry Division. He became a highly decorated WWII veteran and received four Bronze Stars and two Silver Stars. At age 23, he was the youngest Lt. Col in the European Theater.
After the war Bill became a successful businessman in Phoenix and eventually returned to cattle ranching in Prescott. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Bonnie Pierce Puntenney; his children, Peggy Withers (Bob), James W. Puntenney (Judy) and Timothy P. Puntenney (Diane). In addition 'Dee' will be missedby his grandchildren, John, Taylor (Stacey) and Jeremy Rhodes, Josh Puntenney, Will and Elizabeth Puntenney and Catherine and Rob Withers.
Donations are suggested to: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Christian Family Care Agency, 3603 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013. Memorial Service, Saturday, March 20, 3:00 p.m. at Scottsdale Bible Church Chapel, 7901 E. Shea Blvd. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary, Phoenix, AZ.
SHEAFFER, Jack William, 69, of Tucson, died 16 March 1999. Born in Tucson 1 July 1929. He is survived by brothers, David of Santa Cruz, CA, Steve of Green Valley, AZ; sisters, Lucille Young (William) of Tucson, Bertha Kennedy (Vern) of Saratoga, CA, Sarah Sheaffer, Green Valley, AZ, Dorothy Del Nero (Art) of San Jose, CA, Valeria Johnson, Tucson, Edith Craig (Ron) Tucson. Sheaffer served four years as a photographer in the U.S. Airforce, two years at Fred Archer School of Photography in CA and almost three decades as a photographer for the Ariz. Daily Star. Visitation will be at Bring's Funeral Home, 6910 E. Broadway, Friday, 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Rosemont Ward, 6901 E. Kenyon Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arizona Daily Star Sportsman's Fund.
SKUTA, Mary Louise, 82, of Tucson, died March 17, 1999. She is survived by her husband, George; son, Stan (Linda); grandsons, David and Kevin; sisters, Jane Quigley of Plantation, FL and Martha Mantoloking of Sarasota, FL. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999. Funeral services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999. Burial will follow at Evergreen cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Mary to the Vista de la Montana UMC Building Fund, 3001 E. Mira Vista Ln., Tucson, 85739.
SMITH, Judith M., passed away March 13, 1999. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Detroit, MI, and was preceded in death by her mother, Marian L. Morris and sister, Barbara M. Jones. Beloved mother of Kimberly H. Spurlock; grandmother of Lee, Austin, and Samantha Spurlock; and sister of Hank Morris, Jr. Judi was well known for being a very caring, compassionate woman who touched many lives. She was also greatly admired and loved for her courage and integrity by her many friends and co-workers at Our Town Family Center. She will be greatly missed by all but will remain in our hearts forever. Memorial service will be held at Pantano Christian Church, 10355 E. 29th St., at Houghton, Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society or Our Town Family Center. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
AWOL – On March 3, 1999, Vietnam vet Charles Zimmerman, 57, 9th Marines, scion of Evansville, Indiana, teenage terror of Clearwater, Florida, crossed the wire and moved to a new base camp. Left behind were the Zimmermans of Indiana, many friends, his beloved Fiat, firearms, great adventures, tall tales, and just barely enough Cuervo Gold for the rest of us. Wherever he is, Charlie's got them howling. A memorial will be held on March 20, 1999. Rendezvous at noon, Wilmot, on north side of I-10.
ANDERSON, Naomi Ruth, 70, of Woodbridge, California and formerly of Tucson, AZ, died March 18th in Lodi, CAafter a brief illness. She was born Naomi Ruth Wood on April 11, 1928 in Okemah, Oklahoma. She resided in Phoenix, AZ, Modesto, CA and Patterson, CA before moving to Lodi. She married
Charles T.Anderson in Lodi. The couple resided in various areas with her husband's military career. Her husband later died in New Mexico in 1990. Mrs. Anderson moved to Tucson, Arizona for eight years and moved back to the Lodi area earlier this year. Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker for 55 years and enjoyed travel, sewing, reading and short wave radio. She is survived by her daughter, Shawnee Sisneroz of Woodbridge, CA; sister, Ila Romano of Torrence, CA; four brothers, Leonard Wood of Stockton, CA, Clifford Wood of Escondido, CA, Kenneth Wood of Torrence CA and Earl Wood of Modesto, CA; and two grandchildren. Services and visitation will not be held. A private inurnment has been scheduled. Arrangements under the direction of Lodi Funeral Home, Lodi, CA.
GRAS, Harold W. Jr., 'Hal', 79, died March 16, 1999. Husband of Renata 'Natie' Gras. Father of Jean Elizabeth Kiernan; grandfather of Kathy Carroll and Gary 'Skeeter' Kiernan, Jr. all of Reno, Nevada; brother of Al (Allison) Pauls of Maryland; many nieces and nephews also survive. Donations in Hal's name may be made to Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85743. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
Cora Elizabeth Jett (Corkey) Halpenny - Died March 16. Born in Prescott on June 11, 1918 and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1939. Began teaching at Gilbert High School in 1939. Married Leonard C. Halpenny shortly afterward and moved to Tucson. Taught in the Tucson schools intermittently and later worked as the treasurer of her husband's company.
Corkey was very active in the Zeta Beta chapter of Chi Omega both as a student and as an alumna. She served as financial advisor to the Zeta Beta chapter for many years.
She was married
to Leonard Halpenny for 58 years and had two children, Jean (d. 1977) and Philip (Mary Pattison). She was a wonderful, kind, and fun wife, mother and mother-in-law. Funeral Service 12:00 noon Monday, March 22, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Corkey Halpenny Memorial Fund, Zeta Beta Chapter, Chi Omega Fraternity, 1420 E. 1st St. Tucson, 85719.
LEE, Jerry Wing, in the city, March 9, 1999. Loving father of Paul, Jerry Jr., Victor, Lester (Pansy), Christina, Wanda and Georgina Lee, Lillian Gee and Lila (Eric) Sutherland; cherished grandfather of Susan (Garland), Jameson, Lindsay, Kenddall, Marissa, Lavern, Erin. A prominent businessman and community leader, He is survived by many loving family and friends. Jerry will be greatly missed by all. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, March 20, 1999 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the chapels of Green Street Mortuary, 649 Green St., S.F., CA. Funeral services to follow on Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Interment in Holy Sun Memorial Park, Colma, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Chinese Hospital of San Francisco. Arrangements by Green Street Mortuary.
MACK, Stanley J., 84, of Tucson, AZ, passed away March 16, 1999. He is survived by his wife Antoinette; son, Andrew, Panama City Beach, FL; grandchildren, John Mack, Milwaukee, WI; Nancy (Eric) Fetsch, Indianapolis, IN and Rachel Mack, West Allis, WI; sisters, Rose Maciejewski and Ann Maciejewski, both of Milwaukee, WI; sisters-in-law, Grace (Stanley) Muszynski, Annabelle (Tony) Dorn and Lucille (Bruno) Lows. He is also survived by Andrew's in-laws, Adeline and Paul Haftarski and family. Stanley worked for Kearney and Trecker Corp. in Wisconsin, for over 30 years before retiring to Tucson. Memorial services will be held at a later date. 'He was well loved by family and friends.'
MIKA, Edward S., 79, of Tucson, died March 18, 1999. Father of Claude E. Mika; grandfather of Roxanne Mika Chihos, Brett Mika, Kristen Milner and Michael Matthews; brother of Nellie Ross. Funeral Service will be private. Interment in Hackensack, Minnesota. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, Arizona.
RUNDQUIST, Stanley W., 82, of Tucson; passed away March 18, 1999. Survivors include his niece, LaVonne (Dr. John T.) Kupice of Tucson; niece, Gloria Greer and brother-in-law, Al Lind, both of Minnesota, plus many other relatives and friends. A builder by trade, Stanley was responsible for the construction of many large and beautiful homes in the St. Paul area. A veteran of WWII, he was injured during a mine clearing detail. His humanitarianism was reflected in all his business dealing as well as his concern for alcoholics in their struggle with an addiction he could relate to. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
BELTRAN, Alicia Ronquillo, 73 of Tucson passed away March 20, 1999. She is preceded in death by her husband, Heraclio (Lucky). She is survived by her daughters, Antonia 'Toni' Beltran and Martha Villa; her sons, Jose, Fernando and Juan Beltran; sister, Amelia Davila; brothers, Henry and Eddie Ronquillo; also survived by grandchildren, Terri, Stephanie, Julian, Alex, Frances, Ralph, Melissa, Fernando, Nicole, Bobby, Juan, Miguel, Chantage; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary (South Chapel) 240 S. Stone Avenue with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wed., March 24, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church, 212 W. Medina. Internment to follow at Nogales cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
GUGINO, James E., 79, of Tucson died March 19, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Tina; daughter Carol Gugino of Amherst, NY; and son Robert (Karol) Gugino of Tucson. Jim moved to Tucson in 1977 from Niagara Falls, NY where he owned and operated several businesses including a grocery store and a restaurant. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., T-A, 85712 or the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson, P.O. Box 11188, T-A, 85734.
HAMILTON-BRITO, Jeanette (formerly Pearson), ended her long and courageous battle with breast cancer on March 19, 1999, surrounded by her loving family and friends, in the Hospice at Tucson Medical Center. Born in Silver City, NM, on march 11, 1948, Jeanette spent her adult life in Tucson, after graduating from UofA. She is survived by her children, Jill and Robby of Tucson; her mother Marian LaVelle; and sister Judy (Dave) Shafer of Thatcher, AZ; brothers Jim (Claudia) LaVelle of Castle Rock, CO., and John (Teri) LaVelle of Indiana, PA.; and seven beloved nieces; and by her caregivers of the last weeks, long time friend Mary Lou Long of Williamstown, NJ; Susan Shafer of Tucson; and cousin Charlyn (Ernie) Owens of Tucson. She leaves a host of friends whose loving concern supported her and her family throughout. Jeanette was an exceptionally kind, caring and loving person who touched and helped many others in her lifetime. A memorial service is scheduled at Roy Drachman Agua Caliente Park on Tuesday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. Call 721-0952 for details. Burial will be in the Pinos Altos cemetery near Silver City, NM, the following day in the family plot with her father and grandparents. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710 or the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery
LEVITSIS, Anthony George (Tony), 76, of Tucson, passed away March 19, 1999. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born November 29, 1922 in New York City. Tony was a veteran of the United States Army and served in WWII. He moved to Seattle, WAin 1941. He attended the University of Washington and graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry, returning to Seattle to open his dental practice. Dr. Levitsis was a member of the King County Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. He was President of the North Seattle Exchange Club and President of the Northwest District Exchange Clubs. Tony was active in public service for many years serving as a Council Member for the City of Lake Forest Park, WA, President of the Mill Creek Community Association and was elected as one of the original Council Members in the City of Mill Creek, WA. His interests included skiing, reading, golfing and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his family. Tony leaves his loving wife, Julia 'Pat'; daughters, Anne (Gary) Klokstad of Seattle, WA, Meridith (Rob) Schrader of Mill Creek, WA; son, John (Cathy) Levitsis of Everett, WA; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many other loving relatives. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at EASTLAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson.
PEREZ, Rene A. Jr., 57, a native Tucsonan, passed away peacefully on March 18, 1999. Rene was born and raised in Tucson and was actively involved in his family's restaurants. Rene was also a volunteer in several community programs, and donated a lot of his time and efforts to others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Rene is survived by his loving mother, Martha Perez; and sisters, Alice (Gus) Mazon, and Martha (Rudy) Ayala; along with his loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Rene was preceded in death by his father, Rene A. Perez, Sr., and his life companion, Dr. Travis Leach. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
