BURZYCK, Elsie, 87, of Tucson, died October 6, 1999. Survived by daughters, Barbara (Tom) Wilmore and Carol (Bill) Ferguson; son, Ray (Sue) Burzyck, Jr.; sister, Dorothy Wagman; grandchildren, David (Kerrie) Wilmore, Annette (Marc) Coleman, Theresa (Marvin) Fox, Mark Escapule, Craig (Jill) Burzyck, Stephanie Burzyck; great-grandchildren, Michael, Nick, Alex Wilmore, Josh Davis, TJ, Tedd, Sabrina Fox, Jonathan, Erin Escapule, Christina Coleman; and dear friends, Ralph and Sally Weber; and many special nieces and nephews. Graveside service, Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
GOMEZ, Roderick J. 'Rod' joined our loving Savior in the everlasting life on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, at the age of 47. Born on September 28, 1952 in Morenci, AZ, Rod was raised in Tucson and graduated from Rincon High School. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn J. Gomez of Tucson; two sons, Theo (Melanie) of Tucson and Andre of Grand Rapids; his grandson, Ian of Tucson; and his four siblings, Beverly and Alan (Mary), both of Tucson, Michael of San Diego, and Cindy (Marc) of Seattle. Rod is also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee), Friday, October 8, 1999 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 1999 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Contributions may be made in Rod' s memory to American Diabetes Assoc., 40 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711, or American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712. 'Although the family is deeply saddened at his passing, his memory and example will live on forever in us and our children.
GUERRERO, Mrs. Guadalupe Mendez, a long time resident, passed away Thursday morning at 101 years of age. Mrs. Guerrero was born in Bacoachi, Sonora, Mexico on the 25th of May, 1898. She lived in Sonora until her marriage in 1923 when she moved to Bisbee. In 1962 the family moved to Tucson where she lived until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon; and three sons, Gilbert, Ramon and Manuel Gustavo. Survivors include three daughters, Mercedes, Margarita (Ernest) Rubi and Guadalupe (Frank) Romero all of Tucson; three sons, Adalberto (Ana), Roberto (Fina) both of Tucson and Javier (Joann) of San Diego. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 08, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, October 09, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Augustine's Maintenance fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HANSEN, Alta L., 91, of Tucson, died October 6, 1999. Mrs. Hansen was a piano instructor, wife, and homemaker. She was born in Bristol, SD and raised in Salem, SD. She attended Dakota Wesleyan University High School and graduated from South Dakota State College in 1931. She married
Charles Hansen in Elko, Nevada in 1934. Residing in Wells, Nevada, moving to Tucson in the late 40's when Mr. Hansen retired from the S.P. Railroad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hansen in 1968; two sisters and three brothers, including Harold Rietz of Tucson. Survivors include niece, Linda Harris Williams of Noble, OK; nephew, Chuck Rietz of Charlotte, NC, and other nieces and nephews; cousins, Mildred Rietz of Green Valley and Dorothy Rietz Smith of Sun City West, AZ. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church Chapel, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Emergency Aid Fund at the Catalina United Methodist Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
Mary Elizabeth Hardesty Nee Maffeo - Born August 10, 1913 in Morenci, Arizona to pioneer parents, Dominick (Bisbee) and Marie Power (Prescott) Maffeo.
She attended what is now Arizona State University in Tempe where she was voted Campus Queen, played championship tennis and which awarded her the first 'A' ever given for student teaching. It was at Tempe that she met classmate and son of another pioneer Arizona family, Landon Knox Hardesty (Palo Verde), voted Campus King and one of Arizona's most outstanding athletes.
After graduation, she married
Landon on August 5, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona. They eventually moved to Tucson where they raised their five children and established Tucson Auto Parts and Equipment Company, which they owned until their retirement to Bullhead City in 1966.
She was predeceased by her parents, by her brother, Joseph Maffeo (Kingman), and in 1999 by Landon.
She is survived by her five children, Ann Howard of Tucson, Lannie Hartman of Tucson, Shorty Howell of Cottonwood, Oot Gourley of Tucson and Steve of Bullhead City; 13 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; her brother, Michael Maffeo and countless cousins, nieces and nephews.
Regal in life Regal to the end.
Mass offered Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, 4725 E. Pima St., celebrated by Rev. William J. Dougherty, C.S.P. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
MADOLE, Nathan R., 52, October 6, 1999. Survived by wife, Lewetta; daughter, Sara; mother, Martha; brothers, Jesse and Peter; aunt and uncle, Mark and Esther Richie, all of Tucson. Many other loving family members also survive. Employee of Pima County for 19 years. Memorial service3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9 at Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness, 5643 E. Lee St. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
MARSHALL, Maud, 88, of Tucson, passed away October 5, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George Marshall and granddaughter, Janice Hartley. She is survived by son, Raymond D. (Papan) of Tucson; daughter, Betty Hartley (special friend, David Martinez) of MI, Wilma (Duane) Grice of MI; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 1999. Funeral services will be held at First Church of God, 3355 N. Fontana, Monday, October 11, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
MCLAIN, The Rev. Benjamin Evans, 56, died October 7, 1999. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, February 28, 1943. Son of Margaret Kittle (Jack); brother of Will K. (Lois), and George S. (Georgiann) McLain. A graduate of the University of Arizona and Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary. Services, Monday, October 11, 1999, 11:30 a.m. at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Posada Del Sol Nursing Home or to the charity of your choice.
MIEDERHOFF, Raymond L., died October 6, 1999 in Lake Mead Hospital. Raymond was born on July 5, 1933 in Siteston, Missouri. He was a 36 year resident of Tucson, Arizona and a 10 year resident of Las Vegas. Survivors include wife, Georgia Miederhoff of Las Vegas; sons, Jeffrey Miederhoff of Las Vegas, Stephen Miederhoff of San Clemente, CA; daughter, Lisa Berry of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Robert Miederhoff of Las Vegas; sisters, Ruth Shuffit of Prescott, AZ, Margaret Sterr of Stillwell, Doris Miederhoff of Stillwell, OK and Dorothy Miederhoff of Whittier, CA. Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, 1999 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bunker Mortuary. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 1999 at Eden Vale cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker Mortuary.
POUNCEY, Naomi M., 79, of Sun City and a former resident of Tucson, died October 5, 1999. preceded in death by her husband, Arnold A. Pouncey, August 18, 1999. Survived by her daughter, Virginia (Frederick) Hambly; grandchildren, Terra and Dustin Hambly; two brothers, Elmer and Dean Branine. Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 1999. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
PROCIDO, Richard M., passed away peacefully on October 6, 1999. He was born on June 26, 1927. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, William M. and Helen Procido; his brother, William N. Procido; and his son, William F. Procido. Richard is survived by his wife, Anita Procido; daughters, Joanne (Sid) Weir, Mari (Stephen) Vingua, Alayne Procido; sons, Richard M., Jr. and Michael Procido; grandchildren, Jennifer Weir and Sidney Weir; sister, Marie Kane; brothers-in-law, Frank P. D'Amico, Jr., Robert (Fil) D'Amico and father-in-law, Frank D'Amico. Memorial services are to be held at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, Monday, October 11 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Richard's name to the Arizona Kidney Foundation Region II, 4203 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 85018.
RAINES, Lillian, 83, died Wednesday, October 6, 1999. Survived by daughter, Jessica (Roger) Milner; sons, Richard (Pamela Clark), John (Tanya) and Stephen (Jaci); grandmother of Kira and Lisa Madlin, David, Jeffrey, Danielle, Rebecca, and Erik Raines; great-grandmother of Alycia Botkin, Kristen Fore and Kierstyn Raines. Private services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carondelet Hospice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
KENNEY D. WAGONER, age 68, died September 29, 1999. Born in Huntsville, Alabama August 18, 1931. He leaves behind his loving wife, Naidene (Dee). Devoted father of Brenda Becher, Kenneth Wagoner, Stephanie Wagoner and Laurie Wagoner-Cottrell. His brothers, Jack L. Wagoner and Robert Wagoner. His sisters, Annie Lou Spaulding and Daphine Popwell. Ten grandchildren, Russell, Jacob, Daniel, Donald, Jessica, Brooke, Nicholas, Morgan, Amanda and Colton. One great-grandchild, Molly. He was predeceased by cherished daughter, Vallerie Cornelius.
Kenney served proudly for 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and did tours in Korea and Vietnam.
He was a life member of VFW Post 549 and DAV #2. He was also a member of American Legion Post 36 and the Masons Wakarusa Lodge #402 in Topeka, Kansas and the Tucson Lodge of Perfection.
Memorial Services will be held at VFW Post 549 at 1884 S. Craycroft on Saturday the 16th of October at 11:00 a.m., with Chaplain Harvey Pritchett officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cancer Aide and Research VFW #549.
WHITE, Charles (Scotty), 60, of Palmyra Twp., Ohio, formerly of Tucson, AZ, died Thursday, October 7, 1999. He was the former Sales Manager for the Auto Mall in Tucson. Husband of Joyce White; father of Scotty White of CO, Brian White of OH, Eric White of OH and John May of Tucson, AZ; grandfather of seven; brother of Tom White of FL; ex-husband of Judy (Neff) White of Roostown, OH. Calling hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 1999 at Shorts Funeral Homes, Ravenna, Ohio, where services will be Monday, 1:00 p.m. October 11, 1999. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park Ravenna, Ohio.
CREEK, William 'Bill' 78. In loving memory of a wonderful father, husband, and friend. Bill passed on to a better life at his beloved Tucson foothills home among the plants and animals that he loved to work with. He will be missed greatly by all. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Carondelet Hospice.
GURNEY DUNHAM, 90, passed away October 6, 1999. He was born in Rosedale, Mississippi, and homesteaded with his family to the Patagonia, AZ area when he was just three years old. He worked many jobs, including in the copper mines, construction and the ship yards of California. He worked in the blinding cold of the Dakotas, and in the hot Arizona sun. He is most remembered for two things; his skill in construction, and his love of travel. He built many a Tucson home, and knew every road in Arizona, and most of them elsewhere. He married
his sweetheart, Hazel Coleman, and had two children, Freddie and Elsie. He is survived by his daughter, Elsie (Lester) Stuckey and her children, Diane (Tom) Riggs, Lynn (Ray) Koch, Dale (Kelli) Stuckey and Ron (Tamara) Stuckey, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers as well as many other family and friends. Many would agree that Laughlin will miss him almost as much as we do. Graveside service 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 1999 at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HALL, Sadie May, 62, born March 23, 1937, went to be with the Lord September 30, 1999. Survived by her husband, Edward Hall; five children, Richard, Carl, Donald Steele, Marjorie Alling and Teresa Rhodes; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; six brothers and two sisters. She also had many nieces and nephews. A memorial in Delaware to be held later.
LOPEZ, Armando B. 'Carne Seca' 83, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away October 07, 1999. Survived by wife, Delia D. Lopez; daughters, Irene (Jimmy) Bracamonte, Sylvia Morales (Moon) and Norma Provencio; son, Ernest D. (Irene) Lopez; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 10, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, October 11, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Last surviving child of Miguel and Librada Lopez. Armando worked for 40 years with Southern Pacific Railroad as a Car Inspector. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MADOLE, Nathan R., 52, October 6, 1999. Survived by wife, Lewetta; daughter, Sara; mother, Martha; brothers, Jesse and Peter; aunt and uncle, Mark and Esther Richie, all of Tucson. Many other loving family members also survive. Employee of Pima County for 19 years. Memorial service3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9 at Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness, 5643 E. Lee St. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
