KRAMER, John Joseph, 57, of Tucson, died at his home on Sunday, June 27, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Kramer, sons James Michael (Danika) Kramer of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL., and Robert Kramer of Tucson, his father Ted W. (Dorothy) Kramer of Tucson, and one uncle Dr. Jokichi Takamine III, of Los Angeles, CA. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 1999 at the Shrine of Santa Rita in Vail.
LA FOND, Lawrence 'Larry' Kenneth (Herrera), 51, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away July 05, 1999. Survived by wife, Yolanda D. Herrera (La Fond); parents, Ken and Helen La Fond; daughter, Jeanine M. La Fond; sons, Brett J. La Fond and Richard E. Munoz; sister, Donna (David) York; nephew, Shane York; parents-in-law, Manny and Josie Herrera. preceded in death by his nephew, David 'Bub' York. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 1999 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with a Rosary recited at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to SNA Lawrence Kenneth La Fond Memorial Scholarship Award @, 641 W. Santa Maria, Tucson, AZ 85706. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
LEHMAN, Anne S. (Heinemann), born June 10, 1913 in Ottensos, Germany, died July 3, 1999 at Elderhaven Adult Care Home in Tucson. Anne is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Lehman. She is survived by her son, Steven F. Lehman (Tucson); son, Peter R. Lehman and daughter-in-law, Melanie Magisos (Chandler, AZ); and granddaughter, Eleanor Anne Lehman (Princeton, NJ). Services were held on July 6, 1999 at Evergreen cemetery in Tucson.
LOPEZ, Raymond Hector, passed away on July 6, 1999 at Lourds Medical Center, Pasco, WA. Raymond was born in Tucson, AZ, May 4, 1947. He was 52 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; four children, Monica, Nicky Ray, Ray Jr. and Lettia; one grandson, all of Tucson, AZ; one sister, Libey Marques and family of Riverside, CA; aunts, Yalanda of Riverside, CA, Malden of Tucson, AZ, Lilly Haden of AZ; many other family members in CA and AZ; and many of his great friends who he loved and enjoyed. Raymond's Memorial Service will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1320 W. Henry St., Pasco, WA at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 1999. Columbia Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements, 224 So. 24th, Pasco, WA.
CAROLYN PICKETT, 59, of Tucson, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Michelle (Glenn) Kroeger, Thomas Pickett; granddaughter, Ashley Kroeger; mother-in-law, Dorothy Pickett. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 1999 at Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Casa de los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, 85705. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
ROBLES, Dolores, 81, died July 8, 1999. Wife of Rene; sister of Eva De la Puente and Lydia R. Alvarez; sister-in-law of Olga de la Puente; aunt of Juan de la Puente; many other nieces and nephews also survive. She was born March 21, 1918 in Hermosillo, Mexico and lived in Tucson for two years. She worked as secretary for the athletic department at the University of Southern California for many years. No services are planned. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAROLD A. SHIPPY, 70, of Tucson, passed away on July 7, 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, George A. and Wilda Shippy; one grandson, Jeremy Shippy and one sister, Carrol Orene Shippy. He is survived by his wife, Flora; five sons, Terry (Vicki) Shippy of Winner, SD, Roger (Cynthia) Shippy of Colome, SD, Douglas (Crystal) Shippy of Elko, NV, Larry Thompson of Denver, CO, Jesse Bettencourt of Denver, CO; four daughters, Karen (Jon) Bice of Valentine, NE, Johanna Boyles of Elm Creek, NE, Bonni Adams of McDonald, KS, Barbara (Robb) Norton of Tucson, AZ and one brother, Bobby (Joy) Shippy of Colome, SD. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
SMITH, Mitchell Landon, 28, departed against our wishes as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mitch graduated from Sabino High School then served with the Infantry of the US Army. He is survived by his mother, Carol Graffam; his father, Joe Smith and his sister, Roxann, all of Tucson. Mitch's greatest attribute was to help anyone, anywhere, anytime. A private service will be conducted at the home of his father. Please make any contributions to the Tucson Fire Dept. Children's Helmet Program. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
HENRY WALTER BROSIN, M.D., Psychiatrist, educator, died July 3, 1999; born in Blackwood, Virginia, July 6, 1904; married
Ruth Hatfield, 1949; B.A. (1927), M.D. (1933), Univ. of Wisconsin; Commonwealth Fund Fellow in Psychiatry, Univ. of Colorado and Fellow, Colorado Psychopathic Hospital, Denver, 1934-37; Rockefeller Fellow, Institute of Psychoanalysis, Chicago, 1937-40; Professor, Head of Division of Psychiatry, Univ. of Chicago, 1946-50; Director, Western Psychiatric Institute and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1951-69; Professor of Psychiatry, Univ. of Arizona college of Medicine, Tucson, 1970-94; Associate Editor: American Journal of Psychiatry, 1965-73; contributed articles to professional journals and textbooks; Colonel, Medical Corps, U.S. Army; Decorated Legion of Merit; Psychiatric Consultant, Office of the Surgeon General, 1944-66; recipient, Distinguished Service Award, Univ. of Chicago School of Medicine; Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, 1956-66; Medical Alumni Citation, Univ. of Wisconsin; Colonel Wm. S. Porter Award of the Association of Military Surgeons; Diplomate: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (President, 1961); memberships: Social Science Research Council; National Academy of Science; Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences; American Psychiatric Association (President, 1967-68); AAAS; American Psychological Association; American College of Psychiatrists (President, 1970-71, Bowis Award 1975); Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (President, 1961-63); Royal Psychological Association (hon.); Sigma Xi; Alpha Omega Alpha; Cosmos Club. Saying goodbye are: his sisters Dorothy Brosin and Margaret Bahr, son Lloyd (Sara) Wisdom, niece Dr. Judith Bahr, nephew William (Karen) Bahr, granddaughters, Rachel (Erik) Kroncke and Alison (Pascal) Dunand, and grand nephew William Bahr, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the general endowment fund of Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona, 127 S. 5th Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85701.
LINDSEY, Nora L., loving mother and grandmother, passed away July 9, 1999. Born September 27, 1914 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Nancy and Joseph Pullen. preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde; daughter, Zelta Mae; granddaughter, Sharon Kay Bostick. Survived by daughter, Flora Belle Bostick; grandchildren, Connie (Roger) Bayes, David (Sabrina) Bostick; great-grandchildren, Wayne Bayes, Crystal Bayes, Caitlin Bayes, John Bostick, III, Daniel Bostick; step grandchildren, Shawni (Matt) Miller, Jamie Vidal and step great great-grandchild, Donovan Miller, and many loving friends. Mrs. Lindsey was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Tucson. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Sunday, July 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Roosevelt, Oklahoma. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., 85712.
OROPEZA, Trinidad M. 'Sonny', 57, died July 8, 1999. Survived by sisters, R. Delia 'Dee' (Ernesto) Munoz, Mary V. (Art) Bravo, Anita O. (Robert) Rice of Showlow, Arizona and Lupita M. Oropeza; brothers, Armando 'A.C.' (Celia) Oropeza, Frank C. (Anne) Oropeza of Orlando, Florida. Many nieces and nephews. preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad B. and Teodora M. Oropeza. Sonny's family wishes to express their gratitude especially, The Beacon Foundation. They work with LINKAGE, a program Mr. Jim Click owner of Jim Click Ford has created. This program helps our Handicap and/or Disabled citizens, be able to participate and contribute to our community. When Sonny started working this past spring he saw the world in a different light. He was given the opportunity to know life and was learning to communicate, he never met a stranger, immediately letting them know that he was working for Mr. Click. His job to others might seem menial but to him, it was a responsibility. He was held in high esteem and admiration by one and all. He saw light where we saw darkness, he saw happiness, where we saw sadness. He will be greatly missed by the many people he touched. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 1999 with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 1999, Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 1800 South Kolb. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Beacon Foundation.
MORRISON, Robert 'Bob', born March 16, 1909 in Parlier, CA, died peacefully in his home in Tucson on July 8, 1999. He was a resident of Arizona for over 60 years and practiced law from 1947 until 1994. Bob was a well-known political figure in Arizona during the 1950s when he served as Pima County Attorney from 1950 to 1952 and Arizona Attorney General from 1954 to 1958. In 1958 he was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Governor. Tucsonans will best remember him for his successful cleanup of gambling and prostitution operations throughout Pima County during his term as County Attorney. As Attorney General his most notable accomplishment was the successful conclusion of the litigation in U.S. District Court that gave Arizona its allocation of Colorado River water for use in the Central Arizona Project. Without this landmark decision, it would have been impossible to build the Central Arizona Project. In later years, Bob practiced law in Tucson, Sierra Vista and Phoenix. He is survived by his companion Neva Jeanette Furman; his three sons, Robert (Cathy) of Tucson, John (Heather) and Michael both of Phoenix, daughters, Arpy of Green Valley and Carol of WA; brother, Bart Mosekian (Kitty) of Clovis, CA; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside Services Monday, 10:00 a.m. Evergreen cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
ANDERSON, Wanda Lorene, 87, of Tucson passed away July 10, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Janet A. (Bill) Barta of CA.; son, James Edward (Susan) Anderson of Tucson; sisters, Jean (Bill) Boyer of IN, Mary Craig of CA., Doris Moriarty of WA; grandchildren, Julie (Tony) Pircey of CA, Jennifer & Matthew Franklin of CA., Robert Barta of CA.; and her great grandchildren Taylor and Joshua Pircey of CA.
Mrs. Anderson was predeceased by her husband, Carl Elmore (Andy) Anderson; and daughter Kay Marilyn Anderson.
Wanda was a long time supporter of Tucson Barber shoppers and a member of Catalina United Methodist and resident of Tucson for 51 years.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 13, Hudgel's Swan Funeral home at 1335 S. Swan Road, 747-2525. Reception to follow at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway. 327-4296. .
A private interment at South Lawn on Wednesday, July 14.
BIER, Rhoda M., 71, of Tucson, died July 10, 1999. Born April 3, 1928, in Montreal, Canada. Mrs. Bier was a member of The Drawing Studio, The Balalaika Orchestra & The University Women's Assoc. She is survived by her husband, Milan Bier of Tucson; daughter, Vicki Bier of Madison, WI; sons, James Bier of Tucson, Robert Bier of London, England; and granddaughter, Caitlin Bier of Madison, WI. Private Services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Scleroderma Foundation, 89 Newbury Street, Suite #201, Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
BOLEY, Sr., William David, 73, died Sunday July 11, 1999 in Tucson. Born on January 17, 1926 in DeSoto Missouri. Survived by his wife, Martha J. Boley; 8 children; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 1999 at WOLFREY PEACH CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m.
HULL, Harvey L. died: July 5, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
KIRTON, Mary Catherine, passed away on July 6, 1999. She is survived by two sons, Dennis and Brad Kirton; and one daughter, Deborah Kenion. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at South Lawn Mortuary with a visitation at 9:00 a.m. Committal will follow at the South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an after care provider
MEAD, Sidney E. - A memorial service for Dr. Sidney E. Mead, who died June 9, 1999 will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. Dr. Mead is survived by his wife, Mildred LaDue Mead. He retired to Tucson after a distinguished career in teaching religion and history at the University of Chicago, Southern California School of Theology /Associated Colleges, Claremont, CA; and the University of Iowa. He subsequently taught short-term at many universities including the University of Arizona 1978-80.
Richard O. Riesgo, 63, of Tucson passed away July 10, 1999. preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Gertrude Riesgo; brothers, Joe and Gilbert Riesgo; sister, Natalia Reyes. He is survived by his wife Florence Riesgo; daughters Pauline Nanez and Alice Riesgo; son, Richard Riesgo, Jr.; sister Irene (Frank) Soto; brothers, Fred (Virginia), Oscar (Chelo) Armando (Sylvia) Riesgo; also survived by 1 grandchild, Stefini Nanez; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, Inc. (South Chapel) 240 S. Stone Ave. with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 14, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Mr. Riesgo was a native Tucsonian and served in the Army and returning to work for 42 years at Hughes Aircraft as a machinists and union stewart retiring in 1996. He enjoyed golfing, New York Yankees and being with his family. He will be extremely missed by everyone. A special thanks to the staff of St. Mary's Hospice. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
WINTERS, Cynthia L., died July 5, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111).
BRYSON, Atha L., 86 years young, passed away suddenly on July 1, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona. She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Bryson and is survived by daughter, Yvonne L. Magee; grandson, Robert A. (Janean) of Tucson; stepdaughter, Polly (Tom) Romantez of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews and a very special 4-legged friend, Lily. Mrs. Bryson was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church and a 25 year member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 218 as well as Daughters of the Nile and the Ladies Auxilliary of the Fleet Reserve Association, all in Jacksonville, Florida. She moved to Tucson in 1994 where she enjoyed being with family and a host of wonderful friends, bridge and bingo buddies and she greatly benefited from the warm desert climate. Interment was at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Florida, on July 9, 1999. A Memorial Service for Atha will be held in Tucson on July 14, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tucson Meadows Senior Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, Rev. John Holter officiating. Her family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the many kind words and deeds from friends during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation to a favorite charity.
ENGEL, Georgia Evelyn, 58, passed away at her Spokane home July 11, 1999. Georgia was born, raised and educated at Dunn Center, N.D. She married
and moved to Spokane in 1962 where she was employed as a Registered Nurse. After a lengthy illness she returned to Spokane where she resided until her death. She is survived by her husband, Dallas; 3 daughters, Barbara Linn of Findlay, OH, Kathleen Darrell of Farmington, NM., and Susan Peterson of Tucson, AZ.; son, Michael Engel of Spokane; and eight grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held July 15, 1999 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3909 W. Rowan Ave., Spokane, WA at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA in charge of arrangements.
