VALDEZ, Annie G., 79, of Tucson, died February 15, 2000. preceded in death by her husband, Manuel R. Valdez. Survived by daughters, Pat (Ken) Patrick and Anna B. (Hector) Barragan; sons, Manuel G. (Nikki) Valdez Jr., Alessandro (Nicole) and Rick (Candie); sisters, Vicki (Albert) Orosco, Alice Romero, Cora (Fred) Martinez, Emma Gerbais; one brother, Ralph (Hope) Gerbais; 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 9:00 a.m. Mass will follow at 12:00 noon at St. Francis Cabrini Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
WEST, Harry E., born June 7, 1914 in Chicago, IL, entered into rest February 15, 2000 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by wife of 62 years, Ruth; children, Harry Jr. and Mary; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Waneta Lesher. Harry and Ruth moved to Tucson in 1952 from Rockford, IL and he retired from Hughes in 1984. He had also worked for Burr-Brown and Martin-Marietta. Harry was an engineer and designer. He was also an avid artist and loved working with watercolors. He was involved in the inaugural of Junior Achievement of Tucson, the Boy Scouts of America and a member of Evangelical Covenant Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 18, 2000 at Evangelical Covenant Church, 551 N. Camino Seco. Interment follows at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church.
WILLIAMSON, Lily Mae, died February 13, 2000 in Tucson, AZ. Born 1907 in Copper Hill, TN. Her parents, Leon Joseph and Goulie Boudreaux brought her West to Tucson the same year. Mae attended Tucson Schools and later married
James A. Williamson. She and James lived in Houston, TX for many years and Mae returned to Tucson after his death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Samuel L., William W., Frances A. and Robert B. Boudreaux. Survived by sister, Ruth Dutiel of Douglas and her family, Kitty Hundertmart, Carol S. Taylor, Robert Dutiel, Jr. and James J. Dutiel; numerous other nieces and nephews also survive. She was a beautiful person and she will be deeply missed. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST) Saturday, February 19, 2000 at George H. Lewis Funeral Home, 1010 Bering Dr., Houston, TX. Private entombment at Memorial Oaks cemetery, Houston. Local Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
WRIGHT, Calista A. Brown, 41, of Mesa, passed away February 12, 2000. She attended schools in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, St. Scholastica Academy, Canyon City, Colorado and graduated from the University of Arizona. She is survived by her husband, W. Garrett Wright of Mesa, AZ; her parents, Calvin Curtis Brown of Phoenix, AZ and Susan Donohoe Brown of Tucson, AZ; six brothers and sisters: Curtis Brown of Kremling, CO, Liza Brown Moore of Phoenix, AZ, Debbie Bollig of Tempe, AZ, Tim Brown of Littleton, CO, Sean Donohoe of Doylestown, PA and Nancy Cook of Tucson, AZ. Funeral Services will take place at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church, 2222 S. Price, Tempe, AZ, Wednesday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
BROOKS, Thomas S., 68, of Tucson, died Saturday, February 12, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; son, Thomas II; and cousin, Donna Ruf of Wisconsin. Mr. Brooks was Past President of the Tucson Boys' Club, Co-Founder of the Tucson Jaycees and creator of 'Welcome Traveler' for the Tucson Annual Rodeo. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima St. Private Entombment will be at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
RUTH TROM WILKISON DEAL - Born June 18, 1907 to Olava Johnson Trom and Olaf K. Trom in Davenport, ND and died peacefully in Tucson, AZ, February 15, 2000.
Ruth graduated from high school as valedictorian and got her teaching certificate from Valley City Teacher's College. In the 1930's she ventured to Tucson and taught elementary school and music at Safford School. In Tucson she met and married
attorney Thomas E. Wilkison who predeceased her in 1980.
Ruth had great zest for life, unending energy and a very positive outlook on life. She traveled around the world, loved to dance, was an excellent cook and bridge player, and won numerous prizes for her piano playing and tailoring skills. A long standing member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, she sang in the choir and played the organ. She was past president of the Trowel & Glove Garden Club and was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Ralph E. Deal, and her children, Karen Wilkison, Thomas T. (Vickie) Wilkison of Tucson, and David E. (Deborah) Wilkison of Vail, AZ., step-daughter Sydney (Jim) Oppenheimer of Oro Valley, and grandchildren Scott, Sean, Jacqueline and David T. Wilkison, and Michelle (Joe) Puglia. Of her nine brothers and sisters, she is survived by her brother Ralph Trom of Fargo, ND and sister Luella Roden of Paseo Robles, CA. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank the staff at ManorCare and Carondelet Hospice for their special care.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd, on Sunday, February 20, at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church or Carondelet Hospice.
DIVAN, Rudy, 84, died February 14, 2000. Mother of Bonnie (Anthony) Fuentes, Shirlee Burchem and Betty Gale; sister of William Lomax; grandmother of 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Divan; sister, Mabel Pine; and brother, Ralph Lomez. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2000 at Bring's Broadway Chapel. Entombment will follow at TMP East Lawn. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DUNCAN, Bruce Gregory, Colonel US Air Force, Retired, died Friday, February 11, 2000. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie; daughters, Cynthia (Laird) McIntyre and Susan Duncan; son, Gregory (Rene) Duncan; grandchildren, Leslie and Megan McIntyre, Christopher and Carolyn Nault, Lauren, Kendyll and Kayla Duncan; and brother, Clark Duncan of Rockford, IL.
He was born in Ravenna, NE on January 15, 1919, and was raised in Missouri and Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1940. He served in North Africa and Italy during WWII, returning to the US Air Force as a comptroller. He served for 31 years, completing a distinguished career in August 1972. He has lived in Tucson with his wife, Marjorie, since 1972, where he has been an active member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, serving the church as an elder as well as on a variety of committees. He participated in the Telecare ministry of Northwest Interfaith Center for 12 years. He was an active member of the Exchange Club.
He loved God, his friends, gardening, and U of A basketball, but his greatest joy was in his wife and family who have reaped the blessings of his time, attention, encouragement, quiet wise counsel, and unconditional love.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's, 750 West Chapala Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704.
HOPE CUEN ESTRELLA - Born April 16, 1936. passed away February 15, 2000. Beloved wife of Justo F. Estrella; loving mother of Frank E. (Toni) Cuen, Carmelo (Evangelina) Estrella, Jose Estrella, Terry Estrella, Ana (Pablo Alvarado) Estrella; most loved and adored by her 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She joins her sons who have preceded her in death, Raul, Augustine, Armando, and Antonio. An all night wake will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2000 at Cristo Rey Church, New Pascua, with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Church. Burial will follow at Monte Calvario cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
GRAHAM, W. Russell, 57, of Tucson, passed away on February 15, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Liz (Betty Jean); one daughter, Nicole; two brothers, Kenneth and Dennis Graham; parents-in-law, Diego and Maria Gastelum; four brothers-in-law, Diego Jr., Andy, Robert and George Gastelum; one sister-in-law, Edalia Kousari and many other loving family members and friends. He was active with the Arizona Jr. Rodeo as a Team Roper and was a 4-H leader for many years. A visitation will be held at SOUTH LAWN on Friday, February 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation two hours prior at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
HIGDON, Joanne, age 51, passed away February, 15, 2000. A wonderful Lady from Maine who brightened our lives with laughter and joy. She will sorrowfully be missed by her dancing buddies and friends that she has touched in Tucson over the last four years. Joanne was employed by the National Park Service for 30 years and served at Acadia National Park in Maine for 26 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Ken Higdon; son, Stephen Heath, daughter-in-law, Mary Kate; sisters, Cathy and Patty; and step-children, Paula, Matthew, Jim, and Stacy; and nine grandchildren. Services will be conducted at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000. Joanne will later be interned with her late husband, Dana Heath in Bar Harbor, Maine.
JIM DANIEL HIMELIC - passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000 after a courageous4-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Jim was 52 years old. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Salina, Kansas and grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln on a wrestling scholarship graduating in December of 1970. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He graduated from the University of Arizona Law School in May of 1973. In October he began his employment at Pima County Attorney's Office. In 1975 he married
Diana Pesqueira. He left the prosecutors' office and entered private practice in 1982. Jim was appointed as a Court Commissioner in July of 1995. In January 1997, he was assigned as a judge to the Pima County Juvenile Court where he remained until his retirement last month. For 10 years Jim volunteered as a coach/manager with the Canyon del Oro Little League.
Jim is survived by his loving family: wife, Diana; children, Daniel, Ana, Michael, Jennifer, James and Jamie; parents, George and Thelma of Bellevue, Nebraska; brother, George (Judy) of Omaha, Nebraska; nephews and nieces, Mark, Kortney (Clint), Eric (Cindy), Kari, Mary, and Matthew; one grand-niece, Vanessa; and one grandnephew, Matthew.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Odilia's Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseodel Norte. Prayer service commencing at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, February 17, 10:00 a.m., at Community Church of the Foothills, 480 E. Ina Rd. Burial immediately following at Holy Hope cemetery on Oracle Rd.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jim's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donations should be designated for ALS research and sent to: 3300 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718.
Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Tucson.
RIVERA, Francisco B., 74, of Tucson, born in Arivaca, passed over on February 10, 2000. He is survived by a brother, Raul B. Rivera; and three sisters, Rosalia R. Pineda, Aurelia R. Moose, and Mary R. Miller. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2000 at South Lawn cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
ROSE, Frieda E., 90, died February 12, 2000. Arrangements by BRINGS'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
LAWRENCE HARLAN RUFF - 73, of Tucson, passed away on February 15, 2000. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Ruff. He is survived by his wife, Lois Crain-Ruff; one son, Mark (Carmen) Ruff; one daughter, Ruth (Greg) Vanveckhoven; four grandchildren, Cheryl and Kaylyn Ruff, Annette and Elizabeth Walker; and many other loving family members and friends. He was a member of the El Camino Baptist Church. A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Interment will follow at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
SOIKE, Cecilia E., 91, died January 1, 2000 in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on November 9, 1908 in Fond du Lac. She resided in Tucson for 35 years. Survivors include daughters, Yvonne M. Gross (Myron) of Fond du Lac, WI; Sue Gyuro (Al) of Tucson, AZ; son, Tom Soike (fiance Kathy Libicki) of Placerville, CA; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Francis (longtime City of Tucson employee); son, David Soike; grandson, John Gross; and six brothers and sisters. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19 at the Carmelite Monastery Chapel of Salpointe Catholic High School, 1540 E. Glenn. The Rev. Roy Conry will officiate. Private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Salpointe Catholic High School.
ALEXANDER PATRICK ALVAREZ, 34, died February 9, 2000 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by friend Georgina Garcia; children, Jennifer, Alexandra, and Marky Alvarez; parents, Rodrigo and Annie Alvarez; brothers, Rodrick, Rolando; sister, Sonia (Phil) Gutierrez; nieces, Erika, Deanna, and Adrian Gutierrez. He is also survived by grandparents, Gregorio and Margarita Romo; grandmother, Carmelita Alvarez and many aunts and uncles and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, February 19, 2000 at St. Augustine Cathedral 192 S. Stone Ave, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with mass to follow. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL 790-6388
DICKEY, Foye Jean, known to all as 'Flo'
02/19/1941 – 02/15/2000
preceded in death by parents, Thomas William Neal and Mary Belle Comer Neal of Texas. Survived by beloved and devoted husband, Harrison G. Dickey 'Tim'; daughters, Staci Damgar, Mandi Turner, Jennifer (Tom) Argyros and Susan (James) Taggart; grandchildren, Randy and Whitney Damgar, Zachary Turner, Sage and Elizabeth Argyros, James, Harrison and Maureen Taggart. A Memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 3:30 p.m. at Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway Blvd. Flo had many interests over her lifetime, some of which include art, history, antiques, community involvement, politics, Planned Parenthood and genealogy. Flo was a very strong and courageous woman who was loved dearly by family and friends. The family is most grateful for the excellent care that Flo received in her final days at TMC Hospice. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FAIRCHILD, Arthur Warren, 86, died February 15, 2000. Father of Jim (Evelyn) Fairchild, John (Genny) Fairchild and Bob (Rosalie) Fairchild; 10 grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2000 at Eastside Assembly of God, 1930 S. Wilmot Rd., with Pastor David Stevens officiating. Burial to take place in New York. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
