CONNERS, Richard, V., 72, of Tucson. His family invites friends to share in the celebration of his life 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Quin Conners. Mr. Conners served proudly in the US Navy, was a member of the Silverbell Men’s Golf Club, St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary and Phi Kappa Si Fraternity at Northwestern University. He is survived by his children, Dennis (Barbara) of ID, Richard (Catherine) of MO, Carolyn Connely (Dwight) of Tucson, Maggie Carson (John of Tucson, Thomas (Diane) of Phoenix, Eugene (Marguerite) of Bisbee, Terence (Laura) of Tucson, Andrew of Tucson, and 15 grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341).
DOMINGUEZ, Jesus B., 88, of Tucson, passed away January 18, 1998. Survived by daughters, Rita de Leon (Ray), Velia Flores, Frances Saucedo (Cosme), Lupe Garcia (Rodrigo); sons, Ignacio (Dolores), Ramon (Mary); 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at 850 W. Calle Progresso. Mass will be offered on Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Rosa Church, 2015 Calle Central. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, 204 S. Stone Ave.
ELLIS, Sr., Robert G., 72, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 1998. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Millie A. Ellis; mother-in-law, Ruth Heim; children, Robert G. (Junette) Ellis, Jr., Humboldt, Az, Michael D. (Andi) Ellis, Sr., Newark, CA, Debbie Ellis, Melrose, MA, Susan Luther, Winnemucca, NV, and Rhonda (Robert) Lowery, Tucson; brother, Harry (Doris) Ellis; sisters, Mary (Richard) Sparling, Livonia, MI, and Sue Jewett, Redford, MI; aunt, Hagar Anderson, Danville, IN; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob retired as a sergeant from the Tucson Police Department. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 1998 at First Church of God, 3355 N. Fontana Ave. Donations may be made to First Church of God or TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd, 85712.
HOOBLER, Katie Anne, five months old, of Tucson, died January 20, 1998. She is survived by parents, Jay and Becky Hoobler; brothers, Alex, Cody and Zach; sister, Cassie; grandparents, Lewis and Mildred Hoobler and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. We know you were an angel sent from above. We will always love your dearly, our precious Katie Bug. Friends may call at Sumter Road Ward, 3500 W. Sumter Dr. from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 23, 1998, with Services beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Binghampton Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ISON, Lora Mae Reneer, a native Arizonan, born in Globe, AZ on July 30, 1923, passed away Monday, January 19, 1998. She lived in Tucson and Williams. She worked as a banker in Williams for 15 years. She retired and lived in Tucson with her husband, Charles R. (Bob) Ison since 1993. She is survived by her husband, Bob; sister, Henrietta Moss; sister-in-law, Peggy Reneer; children, Janet Lee Wesley, R. Dennis Ison, Doris L. Kraig; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Tucson. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have donations sent to the American Lung Association, 102 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85003. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Helen Rita Malloy Lyons, 101, died at her home in Tucson, January 20, 1998. She was born January 13, 1897 in Trenton, NJ to Joseph Malloy and Margaret Theresa Costello Malloy. Helen was a teacher and taught in a one room school house. She met her husband, Dan Lyons, in Trenton High School. They were married December 27, 1926. In 1929, they moved to Tucson because of Dan’s WWI service connected asthma and made the trip across the county in a 1927 Dodge Bros. Roadster with side curtains and a rumble seat. Helen served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Petite Chapeau of the 8 and 40, and on the Parent Council of Saints Peter and Paul School and as a member of St. Ambrose Church. She was employed for many years by the Pima County Assessor’s Office. Helen is survived by her son, Dan (Bettina) Lyons; daughter, Rita (Albert) Touche; grandchildren, Dan (Jennifer) Lyons, David (Pauline) Lyons and Stephen (Suzi) Lyons of Los Angeles, CA, Paul (Anne) Touche of London, England, Ann (Raymond) Carroll and Philip Touche and by eight great-grandchildren; a nephew, George T. (Carol) Volk of Tucson and other nieces and nephews and their families. Please make any remembrances to your favorite charity. Private Services were held at St. Ambrose Church and Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MENDEZ, Gilbert Sr., 72, of Tucson, died January 21, 1998. He is survived by his children, Gilbert Mendez Jr., Yolanda Baez, Rosa Calvan, Angelica Mendez Hoover, Hector Mendez, Armando Medez, Sandra Mendez, Teri Thompson, Karen Sabori, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum, Friends may call Saturday, 8:30 to 10:30 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 Blk N. of Grant Rd) 327-6341.
Dorothy Ada (David) Nickels, 83, of Tucson, died January 20, 1998 at Lovecare, 7022 Edgemont St. She had been a resident of Tucson since 1988. Dorothy married Edward C. Nickels in Chicago on November 28, 1934. Before moving to Phoenix in 1946, for her husband’s health problems, Dorothy was a seamstress, a farmer’s wife and loving mother. Mrs. Nickels was born in Medaryville, Indiana on February 15, 1914 to Millard Davis and Miranda (Selmer) Davis. Mrs. Nickels is survived by two sisters, Marjorie (Archie) Campbell of Florida and Gladys (Vince) Steimel of Mesa, AZ; and brother, Edwin (Grace) Davis of Florida; three sons, Kenneth (Nancy) Nickels of San Clemente, CA., Ernest (Jeanette) Nickels of Tempe, AZ, Dennis (Cheryl) Nickels of Sierra Vista, AZ; daughter, Marian (Alan) Tripp of Vale, AZ; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and her loving care giver, Della Thomas. Mrs. Nickels was known as ”Mom” by many of her Sunday School children, youth and young adults at church. She played the organ for Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church in Phoenix for many years, as well as Sunday School teacher, member of the Ladies Guild, choir, sewing and crafts groups. Funeral Services will be at Holy Cross Ev. Lutheran Church, 241 N. Harrison Rd., Friday, January 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Curt Grube officiating. Interment will be at Wickenburg Cemetery in Wickenburg, AZ, where Mrs. Nickels will join her late beloved husband, Edward. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
Jack A. Plaisted, age 77, of Tucson, passed away January 17, 1998. Jack was born on March 14, 1920 in Des Moines, IA. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He moved to Tucson from Des Moines, IA. In 1962, he was employed by Miles Printing Company for 55 years until his retirement in 1995. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, James A. in 1967. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gladys L.; son, John (Sharon); and grandchildren, James A., Jacob A., Jesse A., Ivy A. all of Tucson. Also survived by one sister, Norma Dowell in Overland Park, KS. and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. A Special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their tender care. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veteran’s Chapter #28 at 5771 S. Country Club Tucson, 85706. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
Reynaldo R. Robles, 63, of Tucson, passed away January 18, 1998. Survived by wife, Elena; daughters, Belinda (Ron), Anna (Johnny), Brenda (Louie), Leticia (Joe), Christina (Jose); sons, Arthur (Jessie), Reynaldo Jr. (Norma), Gerald (Elvira); sister, Evelina; brothers, Ramon, Arturo, Carlos, Manuel, Leonardo; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 South Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Southlawn Cemetery.
SCOTT, Wayne Norris, 51 of Tucson, died January 10, 1998. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SMOTKIN, Betty J., of Tucson, died January 19, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Smotkin (deceased December 1977). She was a long time companion of Irving Hulnick; sister of Garie Weisman; mother of Joan Heller, Harold (Marian) Stanton, Carole (Bill) Barr; grandmother of Laura (Eric Stern) Heller, Cynthia B. Heller, Linda Heller, Karen (Jonathan) Mandell, Stacey (Taylor) Black and great-grandmother to Jared Edward, Madeline, Kadeem and Kadesha and Sarah Irene. Edward and Betty Smotkin moved to Tucson in 1948, where they established Greater Broadway Development Company, developing numerous residential and commercial properties on the east side of Tucson. Betty was active in establishing Temple Emanu-El and had a life long passion for bridge. Betty was a beautiful woman both physically and spiritually, she viewed life as a rose, being aware of the thorns but choosing to focus on the beauty of the bloom. Betty was born in Lithuania and although she endured great hardship as a child, she deeply appreciated life and the joys her family and friends brought her. She will be truly missed by all. Services, Friday, January 23, 1998 10:00 a.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Temple Emanu-El Section. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
SULIMA, Elsie Ann, born November 10, 1928, went to our Lord January 19, 1998. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she moved to Tucson in 1956. She retired from A.J. Bayless in 1989 after 19 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mary and a grandson, Nicholas of Santa Fe, MN; a sister, Margaret Zamanski of Pittsburgh, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 1980; two sisters, Olga, in 1995 and Irene in 1997; and her parents, Peter and Mary Zuk. Services on Friday, January 23, 11:00 a.m., at the Mausoleum in Holy Hope Cemetery.
David A. Torres, 24, of Tucson, passed away January 17, 1998. Survived by wife, Nicole Torres; daughter, Clarissa Torres; grandparents, Fred and Blaza Almaraz, and Chelo Torres; parents, David G. Torres, Lourdes Rayos; sister, Olivia Trejo (Abraham); niece; Marina; brother, Gilbert; compadre, Tony Saldivar; in-laws, Gloria and Rene McCormick; brother-in-law, Rene Jr.; sisters-in-law, Andrea Segovia (Mark) and Leighann McCormick. Also survived by numerous family and friends whom wee close to his heart. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 23, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church. Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by CARRILLO’s TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
WEISHEIT, Rev. Eldon, 65, of Tucson, retired Pastor of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church died January 20, 1998 of cardiac arrest. Survived by wife, Carolyn; sons, Dirk, Tim, and Wes; daughters-in-law, Debi, Salcido, and Laura Pinones; one grandson, Julian Weisheit; mother, Edna; brother, Wayne; sisters, Wilma and Deanna; and several nephews and nieces. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lutheran World Relief c/o FOL Lutheran Church, 701 S. Kolb Rd. 85710.
WIGLEY, Phyllis C., died January 14, 1998. Gathering to be held Saturday, January 24, 1998. Call 297-3344 for details.
WINBUSH, Bessie A., (Scott), 83, was called to be with God, on January 16, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio and reunite with those family members who preceded her in death. Mrs. Winbush was the wife of the late Rev. F.J. Winbush who Pastored at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her daughter, Cleona (Charles) Wilson of Columbus, OH; son-in-law, Willie Brown of CA; sister-in-law, Agnes Scott of Baltimore, MD; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Home going Service, Friday, January 23, 1998, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 850 North 11th Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. Tucson, AZ; with Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
Eugene Wood
-For Daddy-
July 18, 1929 – January 17, 1998
Words from the hearts of his four children Bill, Cheryl, Carren, and Brad
This wonderful man, who in his heart and in his hands held our world; He left us on Saturday, January 17, 1998. He was special more than words could ever express. We want to shout it out to the world. We wish that everyone on earth could have known him and loved him as we do. We wish that every child could have such a wonderful and perfect father as he was. He gave us every ounce of his strength. He worked hard for our welfare. He protected us. He loved us with all of our imperfections and with every ounce of his being. He gave us music and laughter through his voice, the enjoyment of good food for our bodies, every now and then a healthy round of profanity for our ears. Most of all he filled our lives with his very being. He was beyond a husband to our mother. He was more than her best friend. He was more than her soul mate. He was more than she could have ever asked for in a husband. He was larger than life to all of us and the kind of man that was created in the perfect image of God, as much as is humanly possible. When you read this go to your loved ones, hug them, hold them, tell them you love them. Our father showed us that this is what our lives on earth are meant to be.
We are determined to celebrate his life for ever more in all that we are and all that we do.
Eugene is survived by his beautiful loving wife, Shirley; his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Deb and Brad and Diana; his daughters and son-in-law, Carren and Jeff Laos and Cheryl and George Comerci; his grandchildren who adored him and whom he lived for, Shirley, Shannon, Westly, Andrew, Jeff, Joshua, Daniel, Jarred, Brian, Jordan, Justin all of Tucson; his brother, Roy Wood form St. Louis; his sisters, Juanita Robello from San Francisco, Mary Lou Perkins and Rosina Strong from St. Louis. His many nieces and nephews whom he adored, Tom Turner Jr., Ron Turner, Sue Kerry, Kathy Chavara, Patty Clymer, Roger, Richard, and Angie Wood, Brenda Wakefield, Brenda White, Wendel and Kieth Strong, Dennis, Sheila, Caroline, Barbara, Jeffrey, Michael, and Kenneth Robello.
Viewing and service will be held on January 23, at the home which he built and shared with his family for 27 years. Viewing from 11:00 a.m. thru 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Ceremony from 1:00 to 2:00. Brief crypt side service to be held at South Lawn Mortuary and Cemetery, (5401 S. Park Ave. Tucson) beginning at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers any gifts may be made to either the American Heart Assoc. or the American Kidney Foundation.
Jose O. ”Archie” Archibeque - Devoted husband and father, 58, of Tucson, passed away March 20, 1998. Survived by wife, Ramona Archibeque; mother, Carmelita Archibeque; son, Daniel Archibeque; sisters, Delia Gallegos, Dorothy Cleveland, Veronica Wheeler, Alice Watson; brother, Mike Archibeque. Also survived by one granddaughter, Neriah Lynn. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 1998 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 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 Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Mr. Archibeque was Director of Parts & Services at Thoroughbred Nissan for the last 17 years. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BARNES, Marion H., passed away peacefully in the shadow of ‘her’ Catalina Mountains March 21, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, William H. ”Barney” Barnes. Survived by son, Gary (Lorraine) Barnes; sisters, Cora and Elizabeth; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous extended family members; and many dear friends. Marion was active in her husband’s and son’s business as well as many community activities ranging from PTA to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. In later years she enjoyed flying with her son and long afternoons of quality Bridge with her friends. Services Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 2:00 p.m., with a private burial later. The family is deeply appreciative of the professional tender care administered Marion by Sunbridge Assisted Living Staff and TMC Hospice Services. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
