LARSEN, Edgar M., 86, died May 28, 1999. He was the loving husband of Sue Larsen; the devoted father of Ed, Jr. (Stephanie), George (Margaret), and Kristin; and the gentle grandfather of Bryn and Olivia. He will also be fondly remembered by his brother, Christian (Selma) Larsen and sister, Evrlyn Rapka. Ed was born in Chicago in 1912 and was a homebuilder and Realtor in Chicago, Phoenix, and Tucson. He was active in the Traveler's Protective Association, becoming State President in Illinois and Arizona, and the National President of TPA in 1978. His marriage to Sue for 64 years and his dedication to his family were the accomplishments most treasured by those of us that loved him and were loved by him in return. He lived a good and worthy life, and we will miss our Papa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Arizona Chapter. Family and friends are invited to gather in Edgar's memory from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 1999 at 100 N. Camino Miramonte St. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, (Dodge Chapel).
Elmer W. Laws, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his son, Robert Laws; daughters, Carol Regan and Peggy Duffner; sister, Virginia Simmons; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. As a young man in Pasadena, CA he was a member of the Order of DeMolay and was inducted into the Legion of Honor. He served in the Naval Reserves during WWII and after. The majority of his career was spent in the aerospace industry, and he was very proud to have worked for Grumman Aerospace on the Apollo Lunar Module Project. He moved to Tucson in 1979 and worked at Valley National Bank until his retirement. He was an avid model railroader for close to 60 years and was involved with the N.M.R.A. in Tucson for many years. Most recently he was a volunteer at Northwest Medical Center's Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit. A gathering of his friends and family will be held on Sunday, June 6, 1999. Please call 885-7947 for information. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY an aftercare provider.
ROBERT 'BOB' LESTER RODGERS, Sr. Msgt. U.S.A.F. Ret., died May 26, 1999. Husband of Nonita Rodgers of Tucson; father of Christopher Jason Rodgers of Tucson; son of Lester Rodgers; brother of Ronald (Barbara) Rodgers; niece, Christina Schneider and great-niece, Megan Lee all of Evansville, Indiana also survive. Memorial service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 5, 1999 at Valley Christian Church, 5968 E. Fairmount, with Pastor Phil Naylor officiating. Service will be with military honors by D.M.A.F. Base Honor Guard. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Matilda R. Tapia, 65, lifetime resident of Tucson, died May 31, 1999. preceded in death by her husband, Secundino G. Tapia in 1968. Survived by daughters, Yolanda Tapia, Arcadia Tapia; sister, Petra Valenzuela, all of Tucson; grandchildren, A. Nichol Caamano, Celeste M. Caamano, Monique G. Caamano, Nicholas S. Caamano; and great-granddaughter, Anissa P. Alvarado. Mrs. Tapia was very active in her church activities and was involved in the neighborhood missions in Tucson and Mexico. She retired from Housekeeping Services at University Medical Center in 1979. She will be greatly missed. Services Friday, 10:00 a.m., First Southern Baptist Church, 445 E. Speedway Blvd., with Pastor Ron Hart officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the church.
BELL, Gertrude, 84, of Houston, TX, former resident of Tucson, died May 31, 1999 in San Juan Capistrano, CA. preceded in death by husband, Irving Bell. Survived by daughter, Francine (Marvin) Agron of Orange, CA; son, Robert S. (Ann) Bell of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Kimberly and Erin Bell, Sandee (Lance) Winston, Joel Agron; great-grandchildren, Emilee and Blake Winston; brother, Seymour (Shirley) Rodgveller; sister-in-law, Ruth Rodgveller; and niece, Elaine (Sol) Behar, all of Tucson. Mrs. Bell was an I.G.A. Society member. She retired in 1976 from the University of Arizona where she worked as a bookkeeper in the Radio/TV Department. Mrs. Bell also worked as a travel agent for Century Travel for many years. Services, Friday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section, Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jewish Community Center Senior Citizen Program. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BEMANN, Lester Fred, 83, of Tucson, died May 31, 1999. Lester was employed for many years at the Milwaukee Journal Newspaper, and was a veteran of WWII having served six overseas missions. He is survived by his loving wife, Frieda M. Bemann; several cousins and great-grandnephews, Roger, Dennis and Gary and their families. Cryptside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 4 at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum of the Good Shepard, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the building fund of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
CAMACHO, Celestino 'Tino' 74, a native Tucsonan departed Wednesday, May 26, 1999. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica; three sisters and one brother. Survived by his loving wife, Julia Peyron Camacho; daughters, Kathy Eisenbeis, Elizabeth Hedger; sons, Larry (Sandee), Rudy (Norma) Camacho; sister, Elda (Ray) Lopez; brother, Lawrence (Olga) Camacho. Also survived by three granddaughters and five grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services on June 5, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at First Assembly of God, 1400 13th St., Douglas, AZ, with Pastor Ken Skinner and 2:30 p.m. on June 6, 1999 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ with Fr. Francisco R. Maldonado. Private interment.
GOLABEK, Walter Anthony, 79, of Tucson, died May 30, 1999. preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary, 1997. Survivors include one son, Norman D. (Kathy) Crockett of Murray, Utah; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister. Walter was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Chapel, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., Friday, June 4, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Walter's name to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MARY ELLEN HULTGREN, 54, of Tucson, passed away May 30, 1999. Survived by husband, Leland Hultgren; children, John (Kalee) Campagne, Kimberly (Matthew) Goebel, Kristine Catterton, Robert (Michelle) Campagne, Gregory Campagne, all of AZ, Kathleen (Vince) Auriemma of CO, Karrie Hultgren, AZ, Mark (Peggi) Hultgren of CT, Jennifer Hultgren, Washington, DC; seven grandchildren; mother, Marion T. Heffernan, AZ; sisters, Sherri Hawley of OR, Ki (Neal Chung) MiChele, HI; brothers, Joel (Denise) Heffernan, NH, Neil (Wendy) Heffernan, Timothy (Shirlene) Heffernan of AZ. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and went on to receive her Masters. From January 1991 to the present she dedicated herself in educating the students at Apollo Middle School. University Honors and Activities included, Phi Theta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta, Honorary Dean's List and Dean's Honor List. Funeral service 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Desert, All Faiths Memorial Park, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the individuals chosen Cancer Society.
KLEM, Ethel 'Geto' 90, of Oracle, AZ, died June 1, 1999. She was loving, caring, Christian wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all. preceded in death by her husband, Frank Klem. Survived by children, Ludean (John) Zanin of NM, Wanda Moore of TX, Fred (Peggy) Downing of CA, Royce Downing of Tucson and Darlene (Jack) Baker of Oracle; 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms cemetery.
PALAFOX, Santiago 'Jimmy' was born in Tucson on February 16, 1916, died on May 31, 1999. preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Guadalupe; brothers, Daniel, Jesus, Jose; sisters, Rebecca, Eliza Castillo, Petra Morelos; nephew, Federico. Survived by his sister, Lavinia Gallego; cousin, Juanita (Fernando) Cortez; sisters-in-law, Anita and Pilar. Also survived by many nephews and nieces. Jimmy was a decorated WWII veteran serving in 'D' Day and the campaigns in Normandy, northern France and Central Europe as a demolition specialist with Co. A 206th Engineer C Battalion. He worked over 50 years as a plasterer in the company of his father and brothers, his cousins the Herreras and Moreno Bros. Co. Visitation will be held Friday, June 4, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 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 Saturday, June 5, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SIROTA, O.D., Dr. Pelton, 73, died May 30, 1999. Husband of Dorothy Sirota; father of Dr. Nicole Marie Sirota, D.O.; brother of Louis Sirota of Bloomfield, NJ, and Herman Sirota of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; son-in-law of Pauline Nascimben. Dr. Sirota was a member of the American Optometric Association. He was a graduate of Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1950, and had a practice in San Manuel and Tucson, Arizona since 1961. He was also a life member of V.F.W. Catalina Post 4903. He served in WWII with the Navy, receiving the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rabbi Ross and Rabbi Victoria London officiating. Burial at TMP East Lawn. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
STRICKLAND, Todd E., 49, of Tucson, died May 30, 1999. Survived by wife, Yolanda of Tucson; children, Lamar Gooding and Jenifyr R. Strickland of Las Vegas, NV and Michelle L. Haden and Michael L. Haden of Tucson; mother, Marion Kendall of Catalina, AZ; grandchildren, Christopher James and Elaine Kay; sisters, Kathy Denz of Phoenix, Marica R. Kendall of Catalina and Lindsay Davis of Las Vegas and brother, Ian Kendall of Tucson. Services, Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Flowing Wells Assembly of God Church with Pastor Virgil Jones officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.
CLAY, Mary, 76, of Tucson, died June 1, 1999. She is survived by her husband, William Clay, Sr.; five sons, William, Jr., Kim Edward, John Michael, Terry Lee and Rick Allan; four sisters; one brother; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, June 5, 1999 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
GRACE MARIA IGNOZZITTO, 83, died June 2, 1999. Mother of Michelle (Steve) Hahn of Tucson; Tony (Linda) Ignozzitto of Jackson, MS; sister of Connie Givens of Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren and one great-grandson also survive. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Sebastion. Graveside services, 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 4, 1999, Our Lady of the Desert cemetery, 2151 Avenida Los Reyes. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MEDEMA, Charles Stanford 'Stan' 62, died June 2, 1999. Husband of Cheryl S. Medema; father of Catherine (William) McKinnon; grandfather of Brianna, Liam and Evan McKinnon; son of Adina Medema; brother of Sharon L. (Robert) Conine; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Stan was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Memorial contributions in Stan's memory may be made to the Leukemia Society of America – Arizona Chapter, 2030 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85719. Graveside service 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 1999 at McGee Ranch cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
DUANE L. O'NEILL, born June 22, 1933, Dubuque, IA. Survived by wife, Kathryn Conn O'Neill; brother, Richard (Trudy) O'Neill of Tempe; sister, Ann (Tim) McClellan of Tempe; stepsisters, Sally (Jerry) Kunz of Manley, IA and Sue (Bill) Hanninen of Danbury, WI; sisters-in-law, Mildred (Jim) Winter of Payson and Beulah (Russ) Peed of Indianapolis, IN; nephews and nieces, Shawn (Keri) and Tyler O'Neill of Corona, CA, Kevin and Kelly O'Neill, Lisa and Todd Smith all of Tempe, Mark (Kari) Smith of Gilbert, Kathy (Scott) Geoffrey and Jessica Whittaker of Phoenix, Elizabeth (Al) Martin of Fountain Hills, Carol (Sam) Adam and Erica Tassone of Phoenix, Russel, Randy, Richard, Raymond, Ronald, Connie, Robert, Rodney Peed all of the Indianapolis, IN area, Chris (Rob) Harrison and Debbie Jackson all of Tucson and numerous others in the Midwest. Duane worked as a switchman for Southern Pacific Railroad for 45 years and was a long time president of the United Transportation Local 1800. He also belonged to the Elks Club Lodge #385, River, Rd., The Knights of Columbus, and is a retired Army Veteran. Viewing will be at the Elks Club, 2404 E. River Rd. from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 1999. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View (Sunrise Dr./Swan Rd. area) at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 5, 1999. Burial will be at the National Memorial cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elk's Scholarship Fund, 2404 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
RHODES, Douglas C. Jr., 52, of Tucson, died June 3, 1999. Husband of Lynda (Overbaugh); father of Kariann Rhodes, Douglas C. Rhodes III, both of California, Kari Ann O'Conner and Michael D. Rhodes of Tucson; son of Douglas C. Sr. and Ruth Rhodes of California; brother of Charles Rhodes, Mary Beth Flatmoe and Veronica Kitchen, all of California. A memorial service will be held in California at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
TURECHEK, Elsie (Bullock), 83, of Tucson, died May 30, 1999. Beloved wife of Armin Turechek of Tucson. Devoted mother of Barbara Bousanti and David Turechek of CO. Dear sister of Anna Mary Schuster, Irene Bullock and Dorothy Ellen Banta, all of MO. Cherished grandmother of four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Turechek was a dedicated educator of the deaf for many years. She will be sadly missed by her family and by all those whose lives and hearts she touched. She was a member of the AAUW, an officer in the Girl Scouts of America, and the League of Womans Voters. Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 1999, 2:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd. Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Kimberlin officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. At the request of the family, interment will be private.
WINTERS, Susan, 36, of Tucson, died June 2, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Troy Winters; one son, Stephen; one stepdaughter, Casey Winters; her parents, Gerald and Shirley Dickey and one sister, Rhonda Amlee. A memorial service will be held at Enchanted Hills Baptist Church, 3020 Mission Rd. on Sunday, June 6, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
AGUILERA, Rudy M., seven months, of Tucson, passed away June 3, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Rudy and Sophia Aguilera; one sister, Celeste; paternal grandparents, Rudy and Lilly Aguilera; maternal grandparents, Pedro and Maria Carbajal; two uncles, Larry Aguilera and Peter Carbajal; four aunts, Maria Coronado, Angelica Chacon, Moriah Carbajal, Autumn Carbajal and many other relatives. Visitation will be Sunday, June 6, 1999 at Agape Christian Fellowship, 5450 S. Park Ave. from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with services at 6:00. Graveside services will follow on Monday, June 7, 1999 at South Lawn cemetery at 2:00 p.m.. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
ALCORN, Stanley Marcus - Friends are invited to a reception at the Arizona Inn Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 11:00 a.m., to the celebrate the life of Stanley M. Alcorn who died April 18, 1999.
BOYD BYRON BAKER, ED.D - Born February 22, 1939 in Seward, Neb., died May 31, 1999. He was a graduate of Western Washington and University of Oregon. He moved to Tucson in 1970 and was Associate Professor and Head of the Dept. of Physical Education at the University of Arizona until his retirement in July 1998. He is survived by wife, Margaret (Peggy) Baker of Tucson; sons, Barry (Kathy) Baker of Luke AFB, Brad Baker of Tucson; goddaughter, Kathryn Margaret Goodwin of Tulsa, OK; sister, Bonnie (Eduardo) Camacho of Mexico City; brothers, William (Judy) Baker of Everett, WA, Steve (Barbie) Baker of Sacramento, CA, Scott (Dina) Baker of Arlington, WA. Memorial services will be held at the McKale Center, Monday, June 7, 1999 at 4:15 p.m., doors will open at 3:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: The Boyd Baker Memorial Fund, Vail Public Schools, Box 800, Vail, AZ 85641.
