HAZEL 'BETSY' (BOWMAN) TUCKER - passed away August 30, 1999 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 89. Born in Caddo Mills, TX on October 5, 1909, she was the daughter of Garnett and Bertha Bowman. preceded in death by her husband, Guernsey Tucker of Waco, TX. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Sherry) Tucker of Terre Haute, IN and her daughter, B.J. Thompson of Tucson, AZ and four grandchildren, Barrie (Mark) Moler of Boulder, CO, Scott Thompson of Tucson, AZ, Tobi Tucker of Tucson and Sarah Palermo of Metheun, MA; two great grandchildren, Sarah and Emily Moler. Betsy is also survived by two sisters, Jimmie Nell Tanner of Tom Bean, TX and Mary Lou DePaoli of Carmel, CA and by a large extended family of nieces and nephews. Eight sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
Prior to her marriage, Betsy was a nurse in Dallas, TX. Following her husbands death in 1940, she became one of the first woman workers in the Bomber Plant of Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa, OK. After the war, she opened a very successful floral business, Betsy's Flowers in Tulsa, OK and operated it for over 35 years. She was named Business Woman of the Year in Tulsa, OK in 1972.
She will be lovingly remembered and missed by all of her family and her many friends. A visitation will take place in the EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson on Thursday, September 2, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Caddo Mills Methodist Church, Texas. Burial will follow in the Caddo Mills Texascemetery in the family plot.
WARRIOR, Linda L., 57, Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Her Lord called and she answered on August 24, 1999.
Linda is survived by her mother, Mildred Hornbeak; first husband, Clarence M. Warrior; sister, Janice Lyle; brothers, Reubin Hornbeak, Jr. and Alan Murray; soulmate, Freddie Antoine; children, Marvin (Teree), Sylvia (James), Gary (Betty), and Miles. Along with 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one niece, four nephews, and a host of family and friends.
'Mom you will always be remembered as Strong, Compassionate, Beautiful and Bold and it's these qualities that gave meaning to the lives of those you touched.'
Linda has joined her father, Reubin Hornbeak, Sr. and son, Eric for eternity.
We love and miss you all.
Viewing will be held at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave., Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Services and Fellowship will be held Friday, September 3, 10:00 a.m. at Living Faith Worship Center, 2568 N. Palo Verde Blvd.
DI MASCIO, Thelma L., 76, of Tucson, died August 31, 1999. Wife of Antonio of Tucson for 59 years; mother of Robert A. Di Mascio of Lockport, NY, Kathleen B. Tuell of Marathon, FL, Luanne C. Di Mascio of Tucson; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister of Elsie Olsom of Tucson. Visitation Friday, September 3, 1999 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), with burial to follow in Holy Hope cemetery.
HUERTA, Leo, 56, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away August 31, 1999. Survived by wife, Bertha; daughters, Eileen (Bill) Doane, Arlene (Carlos) Zamora and Sita (Gilbert) Bracamonte; sons, Leo, Jr. (Michelle) and Xavier (Marcela) Huerta; sister, Rosalie (Glen) Pickens; brother, Bobby. Also survived by 18 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 03, 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 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 04, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 N. Kolb. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Caring and loving Father and Tata . Also very dedicated to coaching his softball team. He will be missed by all. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MAGNESS, Miyoko, 71, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 1999. She was born to Setsuichi and Sen Nakano in Otake City, Japan and immigrated to the U.S.A. with her son in 1960. She enjoyed many years with specialty restaurants such as Jerry's Ming House and most recently Sakura Restaurant before retiring. She is survived by her son, Bobby Lee; his wife, Jan, and their children, Cameron, Courtney and Connor Magness. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 3, 1999 at Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway.
ESPERANZA RIVERA MORENO, 93, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away August 31, 1999. Survived by daughters, Maria Consuelo 'Connie' Richards, Margie Perry and Martha Veith; sons, Joe and Fred; sister, Adelina Yslas; brothers, Joe and Raul Lujan. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 02, 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 Friday, September 03, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at St.'s Peter and Paul, 1946 E. Lee St. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Esperanza led a life of service to her church and community. She was active in the Legion of Mary and was a dedicated member of the Secular Franciscan Order for over 40 years. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SHAW, John C. 'Jack' died Monday, August 30th, 1999, at home in Tucson. Jack was born September 5, 1919 in Redwood Falls, MN; served in the Navy and lived much of his adult life in Lake Preston, SD, where he managed a lumber yard. He was married
to Dorothy Walker, March 28, 1942, who preceded him in death. He married
Jean Mitchell July 15, 1995 and she survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Susan Hampton and Kathy Hugel; son, Ron; a stepdaughter, Alinde Moore and two stepsons, Tom Mitchell and John Mitchell; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to Handmaker Hospice, PO Box 13090, Tucson, AZ. A memorial service will be held at The Fountains, 2001 W. Rudasill Rd., on Friday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cactus Room.
Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SMITH, Madeline G., 88, died August 31, 1999. Mother of William (Irene) Smith, John J. (Pat) Smith, Mary Ann Schmucker and Frank Smith; 12 grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2nd at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 3rd at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2nd at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott. Donations in Madeline's memory may be made to the St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund.
VALENZUELA, Leon Felix, 71, of South Tucson, died Saturday, August 28, 1999. He is survived by his sisters, Martha Villegas, Eva Rivera, Juanita (Henry) Schreiber, Lorraine Miguel, Vivian (Stanford) Throssell; brothers, Pete (Thelma) Valenzuela, Albert (Leona) Valenzuela, Raymond Valenzuela; foster son, Raul Cancio; and many nieces and nephews. An all night vigil will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 1999 at 406 W. 35th St. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 1999 at Santa Cruz Church. Burial will follow at Monte Calvario cemetery, New Pascua Village. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
VERDE, Modesto Vega, 84, of Tucson, died August 30, 1999. Born February 24, 1915 in Tucson. Survived by son, Henry Verde; two daughters, Mary Louise Verde and Rachel Verde all of Tucson; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service Friday, 10:00 a.m., Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BYRD, Jeromy 'Cosmo', 23, died September 1, 1999 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Karla Piedmont; parents: mother, Shelia Byrd; Mike and Heather Forster; stepfather, Tom Deck; three brothers, Timothy Byrd, Michael Dale Forster, Lee Deck; two sisters, Wendy Lavoix and Tanya Samansky; five uncles, Andy, Robin, Billy, Michael Johnson and Jim Sallee; six aunts, Peggy Delaur, Roberta Elliott, Robin, Becky, Cherie Forster; five nieces, Sarah, Heather, Crystal, Angie and Britney; cousins, Rebecca Hannah, Jermiah Delaur, Jewell Kimball, Stephanie, Patrick, Tyla, Zachary, Ethan, Dustin, K.C., Mariah, Robyn, and Savanna Johnson, Alex and Jacob Kimball, Brianna, Jade, Parker, Sierra Delaur and all of his extended family. No services are planned at this time. The family wishes to thank everyone for their care and support thru this very hard time. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
THOMAS GREGORY CORCORAN, 88, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 1999. Mr. Corcoran was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 18, 1911. He entered the hotel business with the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati, and subsequently held management positions in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Apache Junction, AZ, Tucson, and Denver. He was manager of the Westward Look Resort from 1970 to 1973. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy Corcoran of Tucson; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Valerie Corcoran of Pennington, NJ; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Alton Goodman of Phoenix; daughter and son-in-law, Cathleen and Ed Echt of Denver, Colorado; son, Dr. John Corcoran of Tucson; and 10 grandchildren, Ethan, Matthew, Andrew, Jacqueline, Kevin and Abby Corcoran, Adam and Caitlin Goodman, and Kristin and Susan Echt. He was a kind and gentle man and his family will miss him always. Contributions can be made to the Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements were made by Hudgel's Swan Funeral Home.
DIGILIO, Bill, age 34, died suddenly August 28, 1999. Born in Lansdale, PA, son of Tony Digilio, Tucson and Gail Baker, Blakeslee, PA. Soulmate of Deanne De Silva, Tucson. Your friends and family will miss you terribly, Bill. Thank you for the time we shared. We will see you again in that special place.
CELESTE M. HUME (83)
JANUARY 20, 1916 – AUGUST 27, 1999
Passed on in Dignita Hospice Home, Tucson, Az with family and friends by her side.
Celeste was gentle, soft and sweet. All those that she touched loved her deeply. She will be missed by all of us who experienced the warm embrace of her love. In heaven, she joins the love of her life, Jack Hume, who preceded her in death (1970).
Celeste touched the lives of family and friends in Illinois, Colorado, California and Arizona. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Hume; son-in-law, Randy Brooks of Tucson; son, Stephen Hume; and daughter-in-law, Pam Hume; as well as, grandchildren, Hayden and Rachel of Thatcher, AZ. She will be missed by her cousin and god-daughter, Carol Burwell and her family of Atherton, CA. Her niece, Kathy Hume; and sister-in-law, Pat Hume of Benicia, CA will miss her as well as the Hume families in the Los Angeles area.
A celebration in honor of Celeste's life will be held, September 4, 1999 at her daughter's home in Tucson. Please call 682-8659 for information.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dignita Hospice Care, Tucson Inpatient Home, 750 E. Foothills Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 and please indicate that your gift is in memory of Celeste Hume.
'GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN'
WILLIAM F. LEYA, JR., 74, died August 30, 1999. He is survived by three daughters, Jane Moore (Richard) of Tucson, Nancy Paulson (Dennis) of Parker, Colorado, and Patty Tingstad (James); one son, David Leya of Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother, Carl Leya of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Cindy, Tracy, Sean, Kelly, Sarah, and Christopher; one great-grandson, Gavin. Mr. Leya was preceded in death by his wife, Doris M. Leya who died in 1992. He was a member of the Catalina Rotary Club of Tucson, and was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Zaradatha Lodge F & AM of Pittsburgh, PA. A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 1999 at the Sunrise Chapel-Swedenborgian, 8421 E. Wrightstown Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
SMITH, Hazel Ailiff, age 94, of Tucson, passed away September 1, 1999. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth H. Smith; four sisters, and one brother. She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Barbara) Smith of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Raymond (Cindy) Smith of Oceanside, California, and Joe (Tillie) Smith of Tucson; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A gathering will be held 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 5, 1999 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. at Speedway. Friends wishing to attend may arrive after 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Brea, California.
STEVENS, W. Richard, noted author of computer books died on September 1. He is best known for his 'UNIX Network Programming' series (1990, 1998, 1999), 'Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment' (1992), and 'TCP/IP Illustrated' series (1994, 1995, 1996).
Richard was born in 1951 in Luanshya, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), where his father worked for the copper industry. The family moved to Salt Lake City, Hurley, New Mexico, Washington, DC and Phalaborwa, South Africa. Richard attended Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia. He received a B.SC. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1973, and an M.S. (1978) and Ph.D. (1982) in Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona. He moved to Tucson in 1975 and from then until 1982 he was employed at Kitt Peak National Observatory as a computer programmer. From 1982 until 1990 he was Vice President of Computing Services at Health Systems International in New Haven, CT, moving back to Tucson in 1990. Here he pursued his career as an author and consultant. He was also an avid pilot and a part-time flight instructor during the 1970's.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sally Hodges Stevens; three wonderful children, Bill, Ellen and David; sister, Claire Stevens of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Bob and wife Linda Stevens of Dallas, TX; nieces, Laura, Sarah, Collette, Christy; and nephew, Brad. He is predeceased by his parents, Royale J. Stevens (1915-1984); and Helen Patterson Stevens (1916-1997). Helen lived in Tucson from 1991-1997, and Royale lived here in the early 1930's attending Tucson High School while his father was treated for TB at the Desert Sanitorium (now TMC).
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Richard's name to Habitat for Humanity, 2950 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85713. A memorial service for Richard will be held at St. Phillip's in the Hills Episcopal Church on Tuesday, September 7th at 12:00 noon. Following the service there will be a reception in the Murphy Gallery of the Church. Please wear colorful clothing to the service; Richard loved colors.
