SAWIN, Gleo G., 84, died December 21, 1999. Mrs. Sawin was born February 18, 1915, a daughter of Wallace and Dottie Drury at Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. She moved with her parents to Union, Iowa at the age of sixteen, where she completed her education. She married
Earl Sawin December 24, 1934 in Bethany, MO. She was a member of the Union Church of Christ, a member of Casas Adobes Baptist since moving to Tucson 22 years ago. preceded in death by her husband, Earl, 1988. Survived by her children, Thomas, Daryl (Nancy) and Craig (Beverly) Sawin; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 26, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
DEGNER, Jean Ardis, 67, died December 21, 1999. Survived by her husband, Ken; sons, Reggie (Carol) and Jeff (Linda) Degner; mother, Katherine Burhopp; brother, Bradley Burhopp. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 1999 at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Support Foundation of Pima County, P.O. Box 30874.
RAMIREZ, Eduardo Daniel, 32, died December 22, 1999. Father of Jacqueline Ramirez of Tucson; son of Francisca and Eddie Ramirez of Tucson; brother of Jose Luis (Theresa) Ramirez, Maria Teresa (Rafael) Rodriguez and Frances (Eddie) Borquez all of Tucson; nine nieces and nephews also survive. In loving memory of a dear son. He was a good athlete and had many friends. He was a good person with a good heart and was loved by everyone. He will be deeply missed. Rosary will be recited 2:30 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 27, 1999 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Burial will follow in Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
RUGGIERO, Anna Rose, 76, died December 21, 1999. Wife of Vincent Ruggiero; mother of Patricia (Allen) Blessin of British Columbia and Ralph (Judy) Ruggiero of Tucson; grandmother of Kimberly Curtis, Matthew Light, Regina Spaeth and Rhonda Weindel; brother of John, Frank and Jim Marra of New York. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She and Vincent were happily married
for 58 years. Rosary will be recited 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 27th at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Entombment will follow at Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday December 26th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
AVELINO G. SANCHEZ, 90, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away December 21, 1999. preceded in death by daughter-in-law: Bertha; granddaughter, Lucinda. Survived by wife, Aurora Sanchez for 65 years; daughter, Lupe (Jesus M.) Sanchez de Rivera; sons, Abelino S., Daniel, Luis J. (Frances), Henry (Helen) and Tony (Terry); sisters, Jovita and Anita, also survived by 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one step grandson.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 26, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, December 27, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Mr. Sanchez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and was employed with Southern Pacific Railroad for 48 years. He came to Tucson in 1940 from El Paso, Texas. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DALTON, Arnita, 92, of Tucson, passed away on December 23, 1999. She is survived by her two children, James Dalton and Helen Zeimantz; ten grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services and interment to be held in Newhall, California. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
DEGNER, Jean Ardis, 67, died December 21, 1999. Survived by her husband, Ken; sons, Reggie (Carol) and Jeff (Linda) Degner; mother, Katherine Burhopp; brother, Bradley Burhopp. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 1999 at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Support Foundation of Pima County, P.O. Box 30874.
ATTEBERRY, Lois L., 82, died December 18, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
AVILES, Henry E., 74, died Thursday, December 23, 1999. Mr. Aviles is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ramona, to whom he had been married
for 45 years; son and daughter-in-law, Enrique and Jennifer Aviles; son, Juan Carlos Aviles; daughter and son-in-law, Gabriela and Guy Porfirio; son, Ricardo Aviles; grandchildren, Cristina Aviles; David and Katherine Porfirio; and sister, Nona Davison Aviles.
Mr. Aviles enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and served in World War II and the Korean War. After honorable discharge from the United States Navy on December 24, 1951, Mr. Aviles continued his education and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1953.
Mr. Aviles began his career-long service to the chemical industry with ASARCO in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico in 1953. He joined Dow Chemical International in 1963, which took him and his family to La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico; Lake Jackson, Texas; Miami, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico. He retired from Dow Chemical International, Freeport, Texas in 1982, where he was a Senior Export Administrator.
He and his wife retired in 1982 to Tucson, Arizona, where he enjoyed his extended family, friends and his passion for golf. He established a second career in the insurance industry and was an agent for Mora Insurance and Investments until his death.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment to be held in Nogales, Arizona at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, at Speedway.
CLARK, Kenneth Roy, died December 16, 1999 in Tucson, AZ after a long and noble battle with cancer, Ken returned home to be with the Lord. Born in Ft. Worth, TX on March 4, 1950, he graduated from the University of Texas, Arlington and has resided in Arizona since 1973. He enjoyed his work in sales at Motion Industries and was an avid golfer. Ken was truly a gift to his wife, family and to all who knew him. He will remain in our hearts forever. A memorial service in celebration of Ken's life will take place on Tuesday, December 28 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, 885-3573. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ana Marin's Medical Missions.
CONLEY, Helen, 87, of Tucson, AZ, passed away December 21, 1999. She was the widow of Eugene T. Conley. She is survived by daughter, Patricia Tautfest Conley (John C. Tautfest); and granddaughters, Nicole C. Tautfest and Beth C. Tautfest. Helen was a member of University of Arizona Faculty Women's Club, Opera Guild of Southern Arizona, Newman Sustaining Board, Christ Child Society, Reading for the Blind and Adult Literacy. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eugene Conley Scholarship Fund, % U of A, 1111 N. Cherry, Tucson, AZ 85721.
DUNCAN, Maxwell M., 82, of Tucson, passed away on December 23, 1999. He is survived by one son, Ronald M. and daughter-in-law, Rosemary; one daughter, Jeanette C. Graul; seven grandchildren, Deanine, Ronald Jr., Joy J. Martinez, Tammy R. Hallaux, Laurie and Janet Graul and Justin Greer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma V. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel.
HIGUERA, Joe 'Lilo', 75, of Tucson, passed away on December 22, 1999. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Alice; children, Jo-Jo, Pia Higuera-Schley, Norma Higuera-Trask, Terry Higuera; grandchildren, Eddie, Katharine, David, Leticia, Mauna Kea, Waipuna; one great-grandchild, Nathan; sisters, Emily, Marion, Olga, Helen, Lydia; brothers, Ernie, Alex; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass to be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
HOFFMAN, Bernard, 75, of Tucson, died December 25, 1999. Born February 8, 1924 in Chicago, IL. He attended John Carroll University and was a graduate of Northwestern University, a member of Temple Emanu-El, Sun City Kiwanis Club of Oro Valley, a volunteer tutor at Oasis, and a U.S. Navy WWII veteran. Survived by his wife, Joyce Hoffman of Tucson; children, Janet Hoffman (John Harland) of Portland, OR; Marcie Hoffman of Milwaukee, WI; Eric (Laurie) Hoffman of Bettendorf, IA; sisters, Beatrice Goldboss and Johanna Reinish, both of Highland Park, IL; grandchildren, Evelyn and Fiona Hoffman-Harland; mother-in-law, Rose Mary Pachete of Tucson. preceded in death by brother, Maurice Hoffman.
Memorial Service Monday, 2:00 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd., with Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon officiating. Inter- ment will be in Mt. Nebo cemetery, Rock Island, IL. Memorial Contributions maybe made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Bernard Hoffman. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
MYRNA R. MARINO, 71, died December 25, 1999. Wife of Frank Marino; mother of Chris (Michelle) Marino of Walnut Creek, CA; and Donna Susan Marino of Tucson; grandmother of Glen and Erica of Walnut Creek, CA; sister-in-law of Carolyn Serale of New York. Myrna was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and lived in Tucson for the past 25 years. She received her Master's Degree and PhD in psychology. She was a wonderful person and was loved by everyone. She will be deeply missed. Donations in Myrna's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Scripture service 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
REGENS, Jessie Spears, 77, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away on December 25, 1999. Born in Catlettsburg, KY on December 30, 1921. She moved to Tucson in 1961. She is survived by her husband of over 52 years, Lou Regens; daughters, Joan Regens of Tucson; Sue Ellen Matthews (Nathan) of Richmond, VA; sons, James (Leslie) of Oklahoma City, OK; Greg (Barbara) of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren, Cynthia Regens of Tucson; Bradley Regens of Phoenix; Craig and Kent Regens of Oklahoma City, OK; Jessica and Sara Matthews of Richmond, VA; Alexandra and Matthew Regens of Edmond, OK; sister, Pauline Bowling of Wheelersburg, OH; and brother, Douglas Spears of Catlettsburg, KY. She served her country in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. A lady of independent spirit and boundless energy, part of her will live on in the people whose lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel. Interment at South Lawn cemetery. Pastor P. Cunningham and VFW Post 549 will officiate. The family would like to thank the staff at Handmakers Home for all the loving care they have given.
TEVIS, Clayton C., 53, died December 19, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
WEBBINK, Elvin F., 77, died December 20, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
BAILES, Narva Skidmore, 90, died December 15, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. preceded in death by her husband Lt. Col. Robert J. Bailes. Survived by daughter Jeanne Ward, son Robert, Jr. (Megumi), both of Tucson; two granddaughters, Carla and Barbara Bailes, both of Bremerton, WA. Burial was at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, N.C. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
ALTA MAE BIGGS, age 84, of Tucson, passed away Friday, December 24, 1999. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Gabe, to whom she had been married
for 68 years; sister-in-law, Ruth Adams of Bakerfield, California; niece and nephew, Noryne and John Lipske of Bakersfield, California; great-nephew, Sheldon Biggs of Depue, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Jim and Frances Caccavale of Tucson; great-grandchildren, Juan, Leticia, and Anthony; and long time friend, Harold Gardner of Huntington Park, California. Graveside service will be at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 1999 with Deacon Frank Collora officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 616 N. Country Club, Tucson, Arizona 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
BUSHONG, Wilbur C., retired Staff Sergent USAF, 69, died December 22, 1999. Survived by his wife Carol; sons, David (Bunny) Bushong and Bud (Toni) Howard; daughter, Rita Bushong; grandchildren, Amanda Bushong, Colleen Coss and Bridget Alese, Tony and Daniel Bushong and Dylan Howard; uncle, Gilbert Holinghaus (Nelda) and aunt, Wilma Roberts of Mount Vernon, IL, and many cousins. Wil was a kind and soft spoken gentleman, with a great sense of humor. His blue eyes sparked when he smiled and you couldn't help but smile back at him. We'll miss you, Wil, but your smile will remain in our hearts always. The family would like to express many, many thanks to the staff of the VA Hospital, Nursing Home and Hospice for their care and support. Cryptside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum of Good Shepherd with Military Honors by the Disabled American Veterans. A Reception will follow in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, Rainbow Room.
DICKERSON, Frances E. Coursey, born in Ontario, Canada, March 7, 1936 died in Tucson, December 22, 1999 after a long bout with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, William of Tucson; her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Michael Kiefer of Tucson; her sons, Daniel of Tucson, and David of Tallahassee, FL. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Victor Coursey of Barrie, Ontario, Canada; and her sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Clarke Taylor of Harrow, Ontario, Canada. She had a career as a pediatric nurse caring for sick and premature babies beginning in 1957 at the University of Michigan Medical Center and ending in 1985 after 12 years at Tucson Medical Center. She also served at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, The University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City and the hospital in Vermillion, South Dakota. During her time at TMC she also served as an attending nurse in the medical transport program which flies sick babies in small aircraft, generally at night to the intensive care nursery at TMC from such places as Silver City, NM, Prescott, Yuma, and other places in the Arizona region. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 1999 at Christ Community Church, Kenyon and Pantano.
