HARRISON, William McCray. He was born in Georgia on November 20, 1926 and died on September 13, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife and is survived by long time companion, Sherry Ramsey and son, William D. Harrison of Vancouver, WA. Also survived by grandson, Sean Harrison and brother, J.J. Harrison. Visitation will be on Thursday, September from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ. Service at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 17th with burial to follow at East Lawn cemetery.
KEONJIAN, Edward; He was born in Russia on August 14, 1909 and died on September 6, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by his wife, Maria and children, Edward Keonjian, Jr. (Karen) and Mickael Safarian and Asya Safarian. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., with Trisagion Service at 7:45 p.m. Funeral service at Holy Resurrection Church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18th followed by burial at Evergreen cemetery.
MITTENDORF, Peggy J., 55, of Tucson, died Tuesday, September 14, 1999. Survived by son, Walter (Cathy) of Tucson; daughter, Deborah (Joe) Gilmore of Stockton, CA; four grandchildren; sister, Patricia Publicover of Tucson. Peggy was associated with H & R Block where she considered her clients part of her family. She also worked at Intuit as a tax analyst. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. The family will appreciate flowers for the service or remembrances to the American Cancer Society.
RUTH, Ernestine Driskill, born Ernestine Lee Driskill December 6, 1916 at Elgin, Arizona to Vera Holcomb and Walter Erastis Driskill of Austin, Texas, Ernestine was the youngest of three children, (the late Wilma Driskill Goodale and the late Billie Riskill Self). Ernestine graduated from Benson High School, 1932, Tempe Normal (ASU) in 1936, and retired as a 35 year veteran school teacher in Yuma, Arizona.
Married to the late Walter Paul Ruth, (Arizona Athletic Hall of Fame, ASU, 1974), she is survived by four fourth generation Arizona children, Walter Driskill Ruth, William Larsen Ruth, Susan Ruth (Byers) and Rebecca Ruth Morris. Ernestine is also survived by nine fifth generation Arizona grandchildren and six sixth generation Arizona great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service was held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tucson, Arizona, September 13, 1999, Fr. Charles O. Ingram officiating. A private service for her ashes to be entered into the Altar of Repose will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Yuma, Arizona, Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make your contributions to MDA in the name of Ernestine and Walter P. Ruth. Condolences can be sent to the Ruth Family in care of P.O. Box 2661, Tucson, Arizona 85702-2661.
JAMES GLENTON BOYER, 35, died Thursday, September 9, 1999 in a climbing accident on Mt. Lemmon. Climbing was one of his passions. He is survived by his parents, Georgiana and John Boyer; sisters, Leslie Boyer Hassen, Diane Boyer and Constance Boyer Choza; brother, Quentin Boyer; brothers-in-law, Charles Hassen and Gabriel Choza; nieces and nephew, Juliana Choza, Amelia Hassen and Maxwell Hassen; and by numerous other dear family and friends.
Jim graduated from the University of Arizona, where he received both a BA and an MA in journalism. He worked as a free lance journalist, contributing to the Tucson Weekly, City Magazine, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Highways, Rock & Ice, Men's Journal, Destination Discovery Magazine and Discovery Channel On Line. His specialty was adventure journalism, which led him from the bottom of the Pacific to the summit of Mt. McKinley. In the past two years his interest in law led him to the UA College of Law, where he was a second-year student at the time of his death.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 1999 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 East 22nd Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Boyer Memorial Scholarship Fund, U of A Foundation, 1111 North Cherry, Suite 312D, Tucson, AZ 85721.
ELDER, Betty 'Mam' of Marana, died at her home on September 8, 1999. She left behind a husband, a son, a daughter, two grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. There will be no services.
VIVIAN LEONA (WOODS) FULLER, 61, of Tucson, AZ. Vivian was born September 26, 1937 in Bisbee, AZ and left this earthly life on September 10, 1999. She died at her home surrounded by her loved ones after months of battling lung cancer. Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry (Robert) Fuller. Survived by her four children, Kelly Merino, grandson, Jeremy, great grandson, Zachary; Robert Fuller II, grandchildren, Little Robbie III, Tonya Thorpe; Susie Tucker, grandchildren Josh and Jeff; Lori Noirot (Peter), granddaughters, Alexandria and Sheriden. Vivian is also survived by her sisters, Lola Mae McGurie (Curtis) of Benson, Dorothy Weeks of Prescott and many close nephews and nieces.
Vivian grew up in St. David, AZ and attended St. Mary's nursing program in Tucson. She worked as a nurse in Douglas, AZ for 15 years. She moved with her family to Morenci, AZ in 1974, where she worked for nine years at the towns' only hospital. Her husband died in January of 1981 and Vivian relocated her family to Tucson where she continued her nursing career at CIGNA Urgent Care for the next 11 years.
Vivian was a woman of great compassion which showed in her life, work, and family. Though she is now rejoined with her loved ones in heaven, her generous spirit and sense of determination lives on in the many lives she touched here on earth.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway, Tucson.
STUMP, Lorraine Mae, 77, of Tucson, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Harold; sons, Jerry (Nannette), Scott (Celeste); daughter, Linda; grandchildren, Tara (Kent), Reggie, Erin, Glynnis; and great-grandson, Noah. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 1999 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY,
WRIGHT, Paul L., passed September 9, 1999. Viewing will be held September 18, 1999, 10:00 a.m. and Funeral Services, 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 850 N. 11th Ave. Eulogy will be conducted by Rev. Price.
BOURGUIGNON, Grace, 90 of Tucson, AZ, died peacefully September 16, 1999. She moved to Tucson from Joliet, IL, in 1950. Grace enjoyed a long career in retail sales, working briefly at Steinfeld's & Levy's El Con, and at Jacome's for almost 30 years, before it closed. She particularly loved the import shop at Jacome's. She was preceded in death by daughters, Sally Bair and Pat Nixon, and son, Bill. She is survived by daughter, Jackie (Noel) Hartshorne; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many dear friends. Memorial services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee), at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 1999. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Handmaker Services for the Aging, Rich Unit, 5100 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
FIELDS, Floyd F., 51 years old died September 15, 1999 in Tucson. Born on July 21, 1948 in Colfax, Washington. Survived by his mother, Cresenda L. Savage and stepfather, Henry Savage; his sister, Claudia Cleveland all of Tucson. At his request no services are planned. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
GANSKI, Major Albert 'Babe', Ret. U.S.A.F., 83, born July 14, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan, died September 13, 1999. Father of Michael (Diane) Ganski of Washington, D.C., and John Ganski of Tucson; brother of Eleanor (Tom) Kanski of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. During his career with the U.S. Army, which began in 1943, he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Plus 1, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the Battle of the Huertgen Forest and helped to liberate several Nazi concentration camps in Central Europe. He was a decorated Veteran of WWII receiving the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart before separating from the service in 1946. While in civilian status he joined an Air National Guard Fighter Wing in his home town of Detroit. This wing was sent to activate and reopen Luke AFB in Arizona. After retiring from the Air Force as a Major, in 1966, he went to work with American Airlines until 1982. Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, September 21st. The family suggests donations be made to Carondolet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85745. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GNATOWSKY, Henry A., born March 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, died September 16, 1999, a 20 year resident of Tucson. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Whittington; son-in-law, Randy and loving grandson, Steven R. Whittington. He is also survived by his daughter, Linda Ward; son, Alan Gnatowsky, and his nephew, John. Private services will be held by the family.
JOHNSON, Daniel E., age 79, of Tucson, passed away September 16, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Vesta 'Pat'; children, Dan E. (Janet) Johnson III of San Francisco, CA, and Patty (Jim) Slade of Tucson; grandchildren, Sara (Skip) Nuccio of La Rado, TX, Holly (Jeremy) Butler of Tucson, and James Kenneth Slade of Tucson; four great-grandchildren, two nephews of Houston, TX and one niece of San Antonio, TX and another niece of Sweeney, TX. He was a member of BLE and UTU Unions while he worked as an engineer with the railroad. He was an active member of the Marion McDaniel Masonic Lodge #56. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
ALDERETTE, Eduardo 'Eddie' (AKA – Big Bird), born on April 18, 1947, died Tuesday, August 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughters, Olga (Julio) Gasca, Diane Alderette; sons, Gabriel, Abram (Dolores); parents, Maria Jesus Tadeo Alderete, Manuel Salomon Alderete; grandchildren, Julio and Savannah Gasca, Jesus and Carlos Flores, Angel, Andre, Jordan, Abram, Jr. and Graciela Alderette; brothers, Fernando Richard (Linda), Jimmy (Rose), Paul (Josie), Oscar (Socorro); sisters, Dora Alderete, Dorothy (Danny) Soza. Who is Eddie? He was a son, a brother, a father, a husband, a grandfather, a godfather, a coworker, and a friend. What did all these have in common? He was honest, kind, loving, and happy. He taught us all life in its simplest form, generosity – who was Eddie? simply put: a gift from heaven. Rest in Peace, thank you, with love from, 'all of us' A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 1999 at Heather Mortuary, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
JESUS G. NORIEGA, 92, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away September 15, 1999. Survived by daughters, Mary R. and Dolores R. (Jose) Noriega; sons, Armando (Lupe), Jesus (Hortencia), Richard (Alice), Henry (Mary), Antonio and Arturo Noriega. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 19, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. A memorial service will be offered on Monday, September 20, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at Tucson Baptist Temple, 1525 S. Columbus Blvd. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
This is a Story of a man, so kind and so true. He didn't ask for much, but he gave through and through. Not a worldly possession he worshiped, but dedicated himself to you. He asked shall you bid me some more? But as for your question you know the commandments. Shall not kill, not one hair on anyone's head did you harm, but gave them the strength to go on. Shall you bid me some more? Do not commit adultery. He stayed for 54 till death did they part. Shall you bid me some more? Do not steal, not a penny you took but worked for the Southern Pacific for all of its worth. Shall you bid me some more? Don't lie, but know only telling the truth. Shall you bid me some more? Do not covet. He only wanted what he had at home. Shall you bid me some more? Honor thy Father and Mother. You couldn't ask for any other. Shall you bid me some more? But as for your question my son, no is the answer for now is the time of your 92 years, to come home. Arrangements by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, Inc.
DALETA KAY OOMENS, 47, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999, after a 31 month battle with lung cancer. Born December 10, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI, she moved to Tucson early in life with her family. preceded in death by parents, Henry Dale and Katherine Grover. Survived by husband, Greg; beloved daughter, Randi; sister, Linda Ochoa; mother and father-in-law, Loretta and Peter Oomens; brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell Oomens and Prindle Gorman-Oomens, all of Tucson; brother, Russell Grover and wife, Wilma of Lawrence, KS. 'One Day At A Time!' Visitation Monday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.. Followed by cryptside service at 11:00 a.m. in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum with Rev. Allen Cunningham officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tucson Girls Chorus, 4020 E. River Rd., Tucson 85718 or Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, 85745.
ALINE MAIN RAUH, age 88, of Tucson, passed away on September 15, 1999. A pioneer Tucsonan, Aline is predeceased by husband, William, and grandson, Stacey Smith. She is survived by six children: Patsy (Lawrence) Reynolds, William (Dorothy), Robert (Patricia), Clara (George) Smith, Inga (Joe) Beavers, and Kathy (Stan) Faris; two sisters, Florence Darling of Little Rock, AR and Dorothy Simpson of Tucson; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Aline was a 67 year member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, where services will be held Monday, September 20, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Mark Hallemeyer officiating. Viewing will be held at the church, 830 N. 1st Avenue one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow 1:00 p.m. at South Lawn cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, the TMC Hospice Center, or any charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
LEONARD ROSENTHAL left us on September 15, he was 92 years young. He is survived by his adoring wife, Nan, and devoted and loving daughters Louise Rosenthal and Alice Markham, and by his grandsons Matt King and Peter James. He enjoyed his long life, rounding it out the last 24 years in numerous and varied volunteer activities. He served in many capacities at the Arizona Historical Society for 20 years. At the Tucson Association for the Blind he read the newspaper weekly for many years. Leonard recorded 47 textbooks for use by the blind U of A students and then placed in a national library. A lifelong lover of the English language he published a Mini-Manual of English Usage and gave workshops on that subject in nearly every educational venue in Tucson. For 8 years station KXCI aired his daily English Mini Lessons to the delight of many. At age 70 he made his debut as a principal with the Tucson Gilbert & Sullivan Theatre and appeared in their operettas doing the difficult and fun 'patter songs'. He received many awards for his devotion to these activities: 'People Who Care' Award (as one of So. Arizona's Outstanding Volunteers) from KGUN; Volunteer of the Year Award from Tucson Association for the Blind; and numerous awards from the Arizona Historical Society. A consummate gentleman and scholar–he was an avid reader, amateur artist, cartoonist, conversant in French, and a lover of classical music and the theatre. In lieu of flowers donations to the Education Division of the Arizona Historical Society would be greatly appreciated. A ceremony to celebrate his life will be announced later.
BEEBE, Ronald B., 40, died September 14, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
HALL, Terry A., 50, died September 18, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
