DOLORES T. ALTAMIRANO, 99, of Tucson, passed away July 28, 1999. preceded in death by husband, Jose B. Altamirano. Survived by daughters, Mary Gradillas and Frances A. Alvarez; sons, Joe T. Altamirano and Oscar Ruben Altamirano. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 30, 1999 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited a t7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, July 31, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.
BAKER, Eva Mae, age 85, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999 in Tucson. Survived by her husband, Estile and three daughters, Sylvia Bealmear and Rachel McClelland of Tucson and Janeen Henderson of Michigan; plus 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
'Absent from the body, face to face with the Lord.' We praise God for her promotion into the kingdom of heaven and release from the ravages of Alzheimer.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 1, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. in New Life Baptist Fellowship at 1440 W. Prince Rd. Officiating Pastor Lavine, Pastor Wright and Pastor Pittman. Remembrance may be made to: Alzheimer Association. ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, a certified aftercare provider.
WALTER AMBROSE BUCKMASTER, 94, died the 28th of July, 1999 at Tucson Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Florence Lackey Buckmaster, and by five of his brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Gail Buckmaster Freeman of Durham, NC and his grandson, Bruno Freeman of Chapel Hill, NC; Walter's wife, Gloria Punske Buckmaster; her seven children, Mary Jo (Vince) Anderson of Flagstaff, Julie Suma of Phoenix, Jack Punske of Phoenix, Carol Punske (Glenn) Brasch, Paul (Ann Brown) Punske, Lori Punske and Greg (Bonnie) Punske of Sandy, UT; and her 11 wonderful grandchildren, all of whom were greatly loved by their 'adopted' grandfather. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine West of Algonquin, IL and his brother, Chester Buckmaster of Udine, Italy.
Mr. Buckmaster was born in Baltimore, MD the 14th of May, 1905 to Mary Smith Buckmaster and William Erwin Buckmaster, who was employed by the Baltimore and Ohio RR. The family moved to Chicago, where Walter attended technical high school and the University of Illinois at ChampaignUrbana. He was employed by the B & O RR the majority of his professional life, retiring as Assistant Division Engineer in 1969, when he and his wife moved to Tucson.
He immediately became involved in service to St. Ambrose parish and to the Bishop of the diocese. He headed up the Bishop's Appeal, served on various committees, was president of the parish council, and in 1996 completed a fifty-year history of the parish.
Walter and Gloria were married
on June 3, 1988, Gloria had been a long time teacher at St. Ambrose School, and Mr. Buckmaster began devoting countless hours reading to the children and helping with many aspects of Gloria's teaching. He was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and was devoted to his patron saint, St. Ambrose.
Viewing will be Friday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose. The Requiem Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Walter Ambrose Buckmaster Scholarship Fund for the Children of St. Ambrose School. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
DAVIS, JOHN H., 71, of Tucson, died July 28, 1999. Survived by sons, MSG James D. (Jean) Davis stationed with US Army in Germany, John R. (Holly) Davis of Sahaurita; daughter, Faith M. (Charles) Martin of Lugoff, SC; four grandchildren; companion, Carolyn H. Collette; mother, Dora E. Breshears of Marshall, MO; sister, Laura A. Davis of Fresno, CA; half-sister, Gertrude Davis of Napton, MO; half-brothers, Marvin Davis of Marshall, MO, Warren E. Davis of Puyallup, WA. Mr. Davis served in the US Army for 20 years. He was a member of VFW Post 10008 and American Legion Post #24. Service Monday, 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment with Military Honors to follow Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 9:00 a.m. until service time, EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
CARL M. NIELSEN, JR., Lt. Col. USAF, Ret., 78, resident of Tucson since 1962, died Friday, July 23, 1999. Born September 21, 1920 in Worland, Wyoming, the oldest of 12 children. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary M. Nielsen of Tucson; daughters, Linda (Howard) Needal of Tucson and Carol (Warren) Perry of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, David C. (Marilyn) Nielsen of Tucson; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, six brothers and sisters. Carl served 24 years in the Air Force with tours in Greenland, Guam, Morocco, and Alaska. Following his retirement, he was involved in the insurance business and owned a Baskin Robbins franchise. An avid Wildcat fan, golfer, bridge player, and gardener, he also loved driving on long road trips. He was a member of Toastmasters and Lions Club. Vigil 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco and memorial service 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, at St. Francis de Sales Church: Celebrant Fr. Kilian McDonnell, OSB. Inurnment following at Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, T/A 85712 or American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd. T/A 85712. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Trinidad V. Salazar - We regret the passing of Our Beloved Mother Trinidad V. Salazar on July 28, 1999.
She has gone to be with her Lord whom she served faithfully, throughout the years. She is survived by 10 children; Jose Salazar of Catalina, Pete Salazar and Jasinto Salazar, Jr, both of Marana, Maria Garcia, Felix Berrios, Carmen Medellin and Juanita Weaver all of Marana, Carlota Mendez and Elva Alaniz of Bakersfield, California and Julia Benavidez of Houston, Texas. She also leaves behind one sister, Patrosinia V. Ramos of Eagle Pass, Texas and 30 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren and various nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jasinto T. Salazar.
She was born in Knippa, Texas on May 30, 1921. A native of Texas, she settled in the Rillito Marana area 43 years ago. She will be missed by all the old town Marana residents who remember her and loved her. She was a very special Christian lady who touched the hearts and minds of everyone who knew her. We, her children, will keep her in our hearts forever. There will be another glorious voice added to the Heavenly Choir and another guardian angel to watch over us.
Visitation will be held at Evergreen Mortuary & cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 1999. Services will be held at the Copper Room Church, 11521 N. David Ave. in Rillito, AZ on Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m.
WYLIE, Frank, born July 11, 1920, died July 23, 1999. He was a World War II Veteran and a member of the VFW. He was a retired plumber and member of the Road Sprinklers Union #669. preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna. Survived by his nieces and nephews, all of San Antonio, Texas. We loved you and will miss you, Frank. Memorial service to be on Sunday, August 1, 2:30pm at Church of Tamara, 3002 E. Ft. Lowell. 'Que duermas con los angeles.'
CRAWFORD, John Kuenzli, 68, of Tucson, died suddenly July 25, 1999, while returning by train from a summer trip. He is survived by wife Roberta (nee John), sister Barbara Myers (Vern) and sister-in-law Lois Lewis. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and one aunt. He was preceded in death by his parents Dean and Betty Crawford of Benson, Arizona.
John graduated from Clarkdale (Arizona) High School. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona, attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his M.A. in Urban Planning from the U. of A. He worked for the Los Angeles County and Maricopa County Planning Departments before joining the City of Tucson Planning Department.
He was a member of the American Planning Association, the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Arizona Planning Association. He was a member and had served on the board of directors of the Arizona Preservation Foundation. He was also a member of the Arizona Historical Society, the Jerome Historical Society, the Adobe Corral of Westerners International, the National Association of Rail Passengers, and the Arizona Rail Passengers Association. He was a prize-winning photographer, published poet and amateur astronomer. He served as Air Force navigator, stationed at Charleston, South Carolina.
John was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tucson. The Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 2 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd., Tucson. Donations in John's name may be made to the Arizona Preservation Foundation, P.O. Box 13492, Phoenix, Arizona 85002.
DORTCH, Isadore, CW4, U.S. Army, Ret., 79, resident of Tucson, died July 29, 1999. Survived by sisters, Sylvia Cohn and Adele Benesh, both of Baltimore, MD; nephews, Gary Abrams of Denver, CO, Gerald Wolf of Baltimore, MD; niece, Irene Callari of Tanneytown, MD; his companion, Ila Fox of Tucson; and special recognition to Dana Ireland, and Ray and Sharon Alicio and family. Also survived by many relatives and friends across the country and around the world, both military and civilian. Mr. Dortch enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and retired in 1970. His decorations included the Legion of Merit. Mr. Dortch was at the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 and participated in Liberation of Philippines, October of 1944. He served during the Korean Conflict, 1950 to 1953 and at SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) in Paris, 1956 to 1960. This followed by service on the International Staff – NATO Standing Group – Pentagon, 1960 to 1965. He then served at COMZ – Headquarters at Orleans, France, 1965 to 1967. He served on the staff of Military Liquid Section, U.S. Embassy in Paris, 1967 to 1968. Mr. Dortch also participated in the Vietnam Conflict, 1968 to 1969 with the next assignment SHAPE Headquarters at Mons, Belgian, 1969 to 1970. He entered civil service – Dept. of Army at Heidelberg and Worms, Germany in 1971 until 1978, during which period, served another six months tour in Vietnam with Defense Attache Office (DAO) in Saigon – RVN. In 1978 he left on assignment for Germany with USAICS (USA Intelligent Center and School) at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. He retired from civil service in May of 1986. Mr. Dortch was a life member of the following organizations; Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Southern Arizona Chapter 2 in Tucson, VFW #4903, Tucson and TROI. He was also a member of St. Johns Lodge #34 A.F. & A.M., in Baltimore, MD, founding member of EMR #916 A.F. & A.M. in Worms, Germany; Scottish Rite of Free Masonry 32nd degree and Valley of American Military Orient of NATO bases. Graveside Services Monday, 1:30 p.m., Evergreen cemetery, Congregation Anshei Israel Section. Military honors will be provided by Fort Huachuca Honor Guard and Masonic Services provided by the Masonic Sojourners. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
Lee Evans, born on October 8, 1932 in Chicago, died on July 28, 1999 in Tucson. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth (Everist) Evans, both of whom also resided in Tucson.
Lee graduated from St. Olaf College, Minnesota, with a B.A. in history and from the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary with an M. Div. In the late 1950's and 1960's he was a Lutheran minister in Illinois and Wisconsin. By the late 1960's he worked as a guidance counselor (M.S., Indiana University) with a Rogerian emphasis and continued his work as a pastoral counselor.
In 1971 he moved to Phoenix with his wife and family. In the 1970's and 1980's he worked in educational media (Pett-Fleming Fellow, Indiana University), and exhibited as a photographer at many arts and crafts shows.
After his retirement in 1989, he and his wife moved to Tucson.
Lee enjoyed music (Belafonte, Baez, Rachmaninoff), dance (including Orts concerts in Tucson), sports, reading, and film. The last film he saw was 'Kind Hearts and Coronets', one of his favorite comedies.
In recent years, he has been writing his autobiography. He completed the most substantial and well-researched student memoir available on St. Olaf College life in the 1950's (on deposit at the college archives). He had planned to write memoirs on other years in his life, including Steinmetz High School in Chicago, the ministry and counseling. Lee would be very disappointed to know that his project was cut short by his unexpected and sudden death from a heart attack. His sons plan to gather his unfinished writings and deposit them in archives.
He is survived by his wife Dolores (Severson) and his sons, Jeff, of Tucson, and Greg (Alice) of Prague, Czech Republic.
Lee always credited his parents with giving him the love and confidence to try new things in life; he also gave this gift of unconditional love to his wife and sons. We will miss him immeasurably and always.
There will be a visitation held, Monday, August 2, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, an aftercare provider.
JAQUEZ, Heberto Z., 70, of Tucson, passed away July 30, 1999. Survived by wife, Nieves V. Jaquez; daughters, Norma (Reyes) Arvayo, Rosemary (Darrell) Alexander and Rachel (Rudy) Torres; sisters, Edilia Quiroz, Carmen Sotelo and Esthela Jaquez; brothers, Jesus Maria and Alejandro Jaquez; also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 1, 1999 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., with rosary recited at 7:45 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, August 2, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.
MIALKI, Alice M., 55, of St. Paul, died July 27, 1999 in Tucson after a long battle with cancer. Alice was born on October 12, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Survived by her husband, Eugene; son, John D. Mialki; daughter, Dana L. (Mark) Owsiany of Peoria, AZ; three brothers, Theodore W., Jr. and John L. Hollinger, both of Verona, PA, Richard Hollinger of Apollo, PA; five sisters, Mary Louise 'Valerie' Clark of Plum, PA, Theresa A. Lasher, Eleanor K. Dudczak and Ann Bigenho of Verona, PA, Dorothy Murray of Penn. Hills, PA; one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mary and brother, Edward C. Hollinger. Alice graduated from Verona High School in 1961 and then graduated from Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing. She worked up until recently for doctors Johnson, Corcoran and Lending. Alice was also a member of the Arizona Polish Club, and active member of St. Francis de Sales Church. Visitation will be Sunday, August 1, 1999 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL. Mass will be at noon Monday, August 2, 1999 at St. Francis de Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Desert. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
MITCHELL, Vernon 'Jack' 28, died July 28, 1999. Husband of Marilyn Mitchell; father of Adam, Anthony, Kevin, Kristopher and Nathaniel Mitchell all of Tucson; son of Vernon Mitchell and Diana Lee of Tucson; grandson of Mary Mitchell of Winslow, AZ, Janice (Bill) Xanthos of Tucson and Donald Siegmund of Winslow, AZ. Service 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 2, 1999 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
STEWART, Bernice O., 79, of Tucson, died Thursday, July 29, 1999. Born March 5, 1920, known by her friends as Bea. She is survived by daughter, Barbara Rogers of Centerville, VA and sons, Thomas of Las Vegas, NV, Ronald of San Antonio, TX, James of Colville, WA and Phillip of Nashville, TN and nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Bea's memorial was held at Fox Horizon M.H.P. on Friday, July 30.
