TATE, Ruth Margaret 'Van', 92, passed away Saturday morning, November 13, 1999. She was born in Chesaning, MI on July 19, 1907. Her husband, Harvey F. Tate, preceded her in death. Her daughter, Suzanne Tate Reed of Shawnee Mission, KS, her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Claudia Tate of Tucson, and three grandchildren, Kendra, Kyla, and Kevin survive her. Van was a Registered Nurse at the Thomas-Davis Clinic in Tucson during the 1930s. She resumed her career in the 1950s at St. Mary's Hospital, as the Head Nurse on 3 West for over 25 years, where she was lovingly referred to as 'Ma Tate'. Van and Harvey were lifelong members of Trinity Presbyterian Church. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. Her ashes will be scattered over the Chiricahua Mountains in Southern Arizona, where she will join Harvey's remains and 'they can dance together in the wind for eternity.' In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Carondelet Foundation at St. Mary's Hospital, 1601 W St. Mary's Rd., 85745. A very special thank you to the Heritage Floor Staff at Manor Care Nursing Center for the loving care they gave 'Ruthie', and the nurturing support they gave Suzanne over the past 3 1/2 years. Arrangements made by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
BAIRD, Ann K., 98, of Tucson, died November 12, 1999. preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Baird and son, Freddy Baird. Survived by son, James C. Baird of Tucson; sister, Helen Whitney of Joliet, IL; grandchildren, Mark W. Baird and J. Scott Baird; great-granddaughter, Amy. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY, cemetery & CREMATORY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
VEVA L. BALDRIDGE, 83, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Saturday, November 13, 1999. Survived by daughters, Fran Saints and Peg (Bob) Hurst, both of Tucson; son, Gary (Sue) Baldridge of Gainesville, TX; grandchildren, Jon and Chris Saints, Matt and Megan Hurst, Michelle Myers and Joe Baldrige; two great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Berry; sister, Bea Foster. preceded in death by husbands, Frederick Powley and and Rex Baldridge; son-in-law, Bill Saints. She graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit in 1942. She was employed by St. Joseph's Hospital and a volunteer at Casas de los Ninos. Memorial service 3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 18 at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Casas de los Ninos.
GEORGE LEE BARRETT - On November 12, 1999, George Lee Barrett ceased to walk with men. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Barrett; six children, Daryl, Cathy, Bridgett, Azariah, Denise and Melissa; 12 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; four siblings, Versie, Amy, Clayton, and Vivian, all from Houston, TX; and a host of relatives and friends in Tucson, AZ, Houston and Palestine, TX. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (1 blk west of Oracle & Magee). Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 210 E. Lester, Tucson, AZ. Burial will be in Palestine, TX on Saturday, November 20, 1999.
CLARK, Robert Earl, Sr., 73, of Tucson, died Saturday, November 13, 1999. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Ann Keys in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Clark; daughters, Diana Mae Anderson, Bonnie Clark, Sandy Clark; sons, Dale Lee Clark, Robert E. Clark, Jr., Kenneth Wade Clark, Larry Lee Clark; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17 and Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 1999, both at HEATHER MORTUARY CHAPEL, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Interment will follow the funeral service at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
COLE, Raissa D., died Sunday, November 14, 1999. Survived by two sisters, Zoya Pertine of Kent, WA, Janny Andreeii of Lapalta, MD, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Captain Cole who was with the JAGG Core. Services will be held Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, with burial to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, Tucson, where Trisagion Service will be said at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, 1999.
WALLACE E. CUMMINS, 65, of Tucson, Arizona, died peacefully at home on November 13, 1999. Born in Douglas, Arizona on January 6, 1934.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank T. Cummins and brother, Richard Cummins who lost his life in the Oklahoma City bombing.
He is survived by his mother, Christine Cummins of Tucson, AZ; brother, Frank (Frances) Cummins of Ruidoso, NM and sister-in-law, Frances Cummins of Mustang, OK; wife, Pat Cummins; daughters, Susan (Jon) Tulga, Sharon (Steve) Zimmerman; son, Mitch (Michelle) Cummins; and seven beautiful grandchildren, all of Tucson, AZ.
He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 37 years of employment. He enjoyed his family, friends, and fishing in Mexico. He will be missed by all that knew him. He truly was a great man.
Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Fr. Harry Ledwith officiating. Donations in Wallace's name may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
DEVAN, Della M., 94, passed away Saturday, November 13, 1999. Survived by son, George (Lenora) DeVan of Decatur, IL; three granddaughters, five step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Cryptside service 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum of the Good Shepherd, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
ELARI, Isabella, 98, died Saturday, November 13, 1999. She was born in Marsala, Sicily on November 5, 1901 and came to this country with her parents and four sisters when she was seven years old. The family settled in Brooklyn, NY, where Isabella lived until the death of her husband, Salvatore. She moved to Tucson in 1980 to be with two of her sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Dept., Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Mass will be offered 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 1999 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial in Middle Village, New York. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with the Rosary recited at 8:00 p.m.
LORETO R. GASTELUM, 91, of Tucson, passed away on November 13, 1999. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonides and one sister, Celia R. Logan. She is survived by one son, Armando G. Romero; one brother, Juan (Mary) Romero and many other loving family members and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 11:00 at South Lawn Chapel. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
HALEY, Clarice 'Pat' 76, passed away November 12, 1999. Survived by son, Garrett L. (Kathy) Haight of Tucson; four grandchildren, one great-grandson; sisters, Emma Hughes and Jonniece Moffitt and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, with Michael R. Owsley officiating.
MARGARITO (MIKE) R. HERNANDEZ, 83, owner of Del Rio Ballroom, where he worked for 47 years, died Saturday, November 13, 1999 at Carondelet Hospice, St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Hernandez lived in Tucson, Arizona for 63 years. He was born December 24, 1915 in La Pieda Michocan Mexico.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria (Vicky); sons, Richard (Mary), and Edward (Jessie) Hernandez; brothers, Alfonzo Salazar, Benjamin Salazar; sisters, Isabel Salazar, Anita Rodriguez, Ofelia Munoz; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS Tuesday, November 16, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., also on Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Holy Hope cemetery in Tucson. MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., (520) 547-3400.
HORTON, Marion B., 76, of Tucson, died November 15, 1999. Marion is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph C. Horton. Surviving Marion are her children, Mickey (Bruce) Medina, Ralph (Catherine), Gail, Douglas (Anna), Madalyn Horton; sister, Mary Jean O'Rourke of Michigan; 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 16th from 5:00 to 8:00 with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Wednesday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m.
LUNDGREN, Margaret Ann, 83, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 1999 after a long battle with cancer. A native of NY state, she came to Tucson in 1983 with her late husband, Larson. She is survived by her son, Hank; daughters, Judy and Jeanne and good friends, Dorothea and Dave Davidson. Private memorial will be at a later date. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, 790-6388.
LUNDQUIST, Sylvia R., 97, passed away November 11, 1999. Survived by daughters, Phyllis Lundquist of Tucson and Linnea L. Thompson of Minneapolis, MN; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Lundquist; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be on Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
MARTINEZ, Rudy Olguin 'El Chivero' 57, born on March 23, 1944, died September 30, 1999 in Pico Rivera, CA. Survived by mother, Carmen Olguin Martinez. Memorial Mass 6:00 p.m. November 19, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, corner of 6th & 22nd. Friends and family are welcome.
ORTENZI, Thomas Emidio, 40, died November 12, 1999 after a short battle with leukemia. Survived by the love of his life Pam Minor; loving sons, Tony and Steven; grandson, Tony; his mother, Theresa Ortenzi; sisters, Mary (Bill) and Margaret (Dwayne); brothers, Ralph (Veronica) and Paul (Brigette); five nephews; two nieces; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph S. Ortenzi. Tom had a unique zest for life and will remain immortal in our hearts. He will be deeply missed. Donations may be made, in Tom's name, to the Leukemia Society of America Inc., Desert Mountain States, 2990 E. Northern Ave., Suite E-100, Phoenix, AZ 85028. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PEOPLES, Joe, 65, of Tucson, passed away on November 12, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Peoples; three sons, Dwyane, Joe and Hayward; one daughter, Patricia Ticey; two brothers, Lonnie and James Witherspoon; one sister, Jessie Morgan and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 19, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 2403 S. Martin. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
SHAOL LEE POZEZ - Born May 6, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away November 15, 1999. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Evelyn and children, Melanie and Jay Blumberg of Chicago, Bill Pozez of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Shelley and Don Baker and Mitchell and Robin Pozez of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren, Shawn and Jason Blumberg, Gerri, Benjamin and Ari Pozez and Lindsey and Joshua Baker; brother, Jerry (Deidra) Pozez; sister, Marcia (Stan) Kurtz, all of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Beverly (Al) Rosenfield of Dallas, Texas; brother, Louis (Ruthann) Pozez of Tucson, Arizona; sister-in-law, Carole Levine of Tucson, Arizona; sister, Irene Youngentob of Boca Raton, Florida; plus many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the United States and Israel. Shaol Pozez served in the Navy during World War II.
Mr. Pozez co-founded Payless ShoeSource with his 1st cousin and best friend, Louis Pozez. Shaol was President from 1956 to 1981 and Chairman from 1981 to 1983. Mr. Pozez was chairman of the Footwear Retailers Association of America.
Mr. Pozez was actively involved in many organizations, locally, nationally and globally. His involvement as a board member of Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, Tucson Medical Center, The Woods Services in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, several financial institutions, including Merchants National Bank of Topeka, Kansas and Tucson Savings and Loan. His dedication to Jewish philanthropic endeavors spanned many organizations including Chairman of the Building Committee for Temple Beth Shalom in Topeka, Kansas, Tucson Hebrew Academy, Southern Arizona Jewish Federation, Tucson Jewish Community Center, Life member of ZOA, Life member of B'nai B'rith, Chairman of Desert Caucus and Executive Officer of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Mr. Pozez was an avid aviator for over 53 years. He amassed over 13, 000 hours piloting his own airplane doing what he loved best, flying. He was a director of the Topeka Airport Authority.
Service, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., with Rabbi Robert Eisen, Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. Interment, Congregation Anshei Israel Section, Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shaol Pozez' memory can be made to Tucson Hebrew Academy, 3888 E. River Rd., Tucson, 85718 and the U.S.Y. Program at Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., Tucson, 85711. Mr. Pozez will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
ROBERT 'BOB' L. SCHUYLER - Born on November 11, 1949, entered into peace on November 14, 1999 after a brief and courageous battle with brain cancer. He fought his disease with dignity and grace, never giving up hope and remaining positive and loving through the ordeal. Along the road to his final resting place, he rediscovered God, became closer to his family and treasured old friends and discovered many new friends.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Linda; parents, Dorothy and Lou Schuyler; sister, Sue (Steve) Martin; brothers, Jimmie and David (Suzan) Schuyler; father-in-law, Bill Febrero; beloved dog, Mandy, and many other dear family members and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Steven.
Robert's passions were many; music, golf, fishing, hiking and an inherited passion for trains, which ideally was his career as a train conductor.
We will all mourn his time apart from us – but we shall meet again in a wondrous place of true peace and beauty.
A celebration of life in Robert's memory will be held at Desert Son Community Church, 5250 Cortaro Rd. on Thursday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the National Brain Tumor Foundation, 414 Thirteenth St., Ste. 700, Oakland, CA 94612, Dignita Hospice Care, 750 E. Foothills Dr., Tucson, 85718 or the local Humane Society. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
