WILDER, Leonard Lee, 88, died March 21, 1999. Husband of Doris Wilder; father of M. Kidder and Emie Shaull. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Additional services will be held in Oklahoma. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
VELMA RAE BISHOP - Went to be with the Lord on January 19, 1999.
She was born in Albany, NY on July 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Almon Barber and Minnie Seaburgh Rivers.
Mrs. Bishop married
Clyde (Buddy) Bishop January 5, 1963 in Ravena, NY. She is survived by her husband; sons, John (Michelle) and Jeffrey (Keri); and grandchildren, Christina, Michael, David, and Brian.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. Casas Adobe Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arthritis Foundation.
BOYLE, Peter J., 55, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 22, 1999. 'Pete' was born on August 26, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. degree in History and earned a second B.S. degree in Geology from San Francisco State University. A veteran of the US Air Force, Pete served honorably in the Strategic Air Command from 1962 to 1966. He moved to Tucson with his wife, Caren Deming and joined the staff of the University of Arizona as Mechanical Shop Supervisor, Department of Civil Engineering in 1986.Peter leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Caren; a brother, Cecil F. Boyle of Chicago, IL; sisters, Barbara McLachlan of San Diego, CA and Margaret Roebuck of Melbourne, FL; 12 nieces and nephews and dozens of lifelong friends. The family would appreciate remembrances to the Arizona Media Arts Center or the Arizona International Film Festival, c/o. Dept of Media Arts, University of Arizona. Private services will be held. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
BYRD, Dian (Attie Bryant Nall), 91, passed March 22, 1999. Beloved mother of Joseph Hunter Byrd (Beni Bennett), Abraham Ruddell Byrd III (Gayle Reay), and her third son, Norman Celaya; grandmother of Clarissa Elizabeth Byrd and Bram Byrd; great-grandmother of Cory and Ryan Schimer; and adoptive grandmother to Amanda McCarley and the whole wonderful Celaya family. She is survived also by her brother, Allen Taylor Nall, 93, of Calhoun, Kentucky, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Her courage, loyalty and grace, and her indomitable and independent spirit will continue to inspire us. She is not gone as she has given the measure of this beautiful spirit to all who knew her, and she will remain with us forever. Private interment will be at South Lawn; memorial service will be held Saturday, March 27at 3:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway.
CHURCH, Eloise, 79, a Tucson resident since 1974 passed away March 21, 1999. Survived by daughter, Donna Johnson and five grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, William M. and son, John. Respecting Eloise's wishes no service will be held. Interment will be in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
CONDON, Virginia, 75, widow of the late Donald Condon passed away on March 11, 1999. She was born in Alabama, coming to Tucson in 1980. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Hazel Lawler of Arizona City and half sister, Georgia Wright of Alabama. Graveside services will be on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 11:00 at South Lawn cemetery, 5401 S. Park. Interment will follow. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
ERICKSON, Edward 'Red' died March 20, 1999 in a Tucson hospital after an extended illness. Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Betty; son, Ronald Edward Erickson; daughter, Jane Ellen Willers; six grandchildren; brother, Harold and sister, Doris. Ed retired from Northwest Bell in Minnesota and moved to Rio Rico in 1987. While in Santa Cruz County, Ed was active in the Arizona Rangers and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, where he served as Jr. Warden for several years. Ed also served as a volunteer for the St. Andrew's Crippled Children's Clinic.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 969 W. Country Club Dr., Nogales on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Ashes will be interred at the St. Andrew's Columbarium.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials should be given to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 969 W. Country Club Dr., Nogales, AZ 85621.
GREENE, Dorothea M., 72, of Tucson, died March 22, 1999. Wife of James J.; mother of James (Julie) Greene, Jr., Richard (Ruth) Greene; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Vigil service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
GUGINO, James E., 79, of Tucson died March 19, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Tina; daughter Carol Gugino of Amherst, NY; and son Robert (Karol) Gugino of Tucson. Jim moved to Tucson in 1977 from Niagara Falls, NY where he owned and operated several businesses including a grocery store and a restaurant. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., T-A, 85712 or the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson, P.O. Box 11188, T-A, 85734.
PAGEL, Daniel J., 41, of Tucson, died March 21, 1999. Daniel is survived by parents, Robert and Mary Jane Pagel; brothers, Richard C. Pagel, William G. Pagel, John R. Pagel all of Tucson; sister, Kathleen S. Blevins of Alta Loma, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 26 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blks. N. Grant) 327-6341.
GLADYS M. PINTLER passed away on March 20, 1999, in Tucson, AZ. She was born in Boaz, WI on June 30, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude Stafford; her sisters, Mary (Fred) Simpson, Gertrude (Merle) Miller and a brother, Donald (Letha) Stafford. She is survived by her daughters, Rosalyn (C.S. 'Pete') Peters, Ruth (John) Gerardi and Patricia (William) Liccione and sons, R. Allen Norman and Michael Norman. She also has 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass will be at St. Joseph's Catholic church, 215 S. Craycroft on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Our Lady of the Desert. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gladys' name to Casa de los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an aftercare provider.
ROBERTS, Jackson C., 90, died March 21, 1999. preceded in death by his wife, Frances. Survived by his sister, Irene Wollenweber; brother, Otho B. Roberts; sister-in-law, Agnes Schmidbauer, Patricia (Ralph) Linzmeier; nephew, Ronald Roberts; niece, Dolores Lyon and many other absolutely wonderful and loved family and friends. Jack was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church since 1955. Member of Elks Lodge #2532 and Moose Lodge #747. A veteran of WWII with the 82nd General Hospital in the European Theater. Friends may visit at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with a Graveside at 11:00 a.m. in East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
SHACKELFORD, Scott, 83, of Tucson, died Sunday, March 21, 1999. Born on January 16, 1916. Scott was a professional accountant. A veteran of World War II, he retired from the US Army in 1965. He later retired from the Military Storage and Disposition Center at Davis-Monthan AFB as chief of the cost accounting section. Scott had no immediate relation. Per his request there will be no local services. Graveside services will be at Ft. Sam Houston cemetery, San Antonio, TX. Local arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider. Appreciation is expressed to Darlene and Judy and the staff at the Cascades Assisted Living Unit for the compassionate care given to Scott.
SMALLING, Evelena Helen, 80, of Tucson, passed away March 20, 1999. Survivors include her children, Gary Lee and his wife, Deborah Smalling, Susan Marie Smalling, Capt. US Navy; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Hilda Ahrens of Kansas, plus many other loving friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Anderson Smalling and daughter, Barbara Jean. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5401 S. Park Ave., on Thursday, March 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at SOUTH LAWN CHAPEL, on Friday at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
SOPER, William E. 'Bill' 80 years old, died March 22, 1999 at home, as he wished. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Laverne; his daughter, Margaret (Robert 'Bob') Brooks; son, Dusty (Kathleen) Davison of Los Angeles, CA; grandson, Bill (Lynn) Brooks; granddaughter, Dana (Keith) Barnes; great-grandchildren, Aidan Barnes; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Brooks; a sister, Florence Dixon of Phoenix, AZ and a nephew, Everette Putney of El Paso, TX. Bill was born in Hastings, Neb., but moved with his family to Phoenix in 1927, a 72 year Arizonan. After graduating from high school he went to work for Bechtel Co. in Los Angeles, CA and from there he worked many years in Saudi Arabia and Africa during World War II. He continued his Construction Engineering after the war with the Corps of Engineers in Virginia, he then transferred to Tucson to work as a project manager on the missile sites. In later years he went to work with the construction section of the Postal Service as Project Manager for certain new post offices in Tucson. Bill led a long and eventful life during his 'construction' years. Besides work he became an avid golfer, before and after retirement. He eventually lost a long and courageous battle with severe emphysema and left us and the desert he so greatly loved. Graveside services will be at East Lawn cemetery, 5801 E. Grant at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL.
BARROTE, Gordon Joseph, 61, died on March 21, 1999. Born in Scotia, CA, a son of the late, Joseph Louis and Dolores (Deniz) Barrote. He was employed as a communications supervisor by the U. S. Civil Service until his retirement and was a US Army veteran. Survivors: wife, Lydia V.(Valenzuela) Barrote, three brothers, Dennis Barrote of Roseburg, OR, Allen Barrote (Donna) of Fortuna, CA, Joey (Lisa) Barrote of Fortuna, CA, a sister, Maria Barrote of Los Angeles, CA, an aunt, Elsie Barrote of Rio Dell, CA, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 27th at 1:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, with Rev. Bobby Roark officiating. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the Service. Committal will take place in East Lawn Palms cemetery, an aftercare provider. Memorial donations may be made to American Disabled Veterans or Pima Council on Aging.
BENCOMO, Dolores G., 90, of Tucson, passed away March 23, 1999. preceded in death by husband, Inez Quintana Bencomo; brother, Gonzalo G. Maldonado. Survived by sons, Raul G. (Lorenza) and Ramon G. Bencomo; sisters, Josephina M. Trujillo of Tucson and Camerina Andazola of California. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 26, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, March 27, 1999, 12:00 p.m. at St. John's Church, 602 N.Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bencomo moved to Tucson from New Mexico in 1957.
BURROWS, William G., 84, a 10 year resident of Tucson died peacefully in his sleep, March 23, 1999. He was retired from Federal Government service which included employment as a Prison Guard at Alcatraz Island, CA. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vida Burrows; a son, Ronald Burrows; and daughter, Ann Eib. He is also survived by a sister and two brothers of Missouri. He enjoyed his 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. A Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 26 at the First Church of God, 3355 N. Fontana Avenue. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an aftercare provider.
BUSCH, Carol Ann, 54, of Tucson, passed away March 20, 1999. Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, Robert and one son, Edward Busch of Texas. Memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
James 'Jimmy' Contreras, 16, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 1999.
preceded in death by grandmother, Olga Contreras. He leaves behind his mother, Jane; father, James; brothers, Jason and Joshua; girlfriend and daughter, Yvette and Juliette; grandparents, Daniel (Emily) Salazar; paternal grandfather, Gabriel Contreras; uncle, Lionel (Michelle) and numerous extended aunts, uncles and cousins and loving family. Friends and relatives may call from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 1999 at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Christian services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Manuel Felix of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ officiating. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
Lawrence W. Cross, 91, of Tucson, passed away March 23, 1999. A long-time educator with Amphitheater District, he came to Tucson with his family in 1949. He was born in Kingfield, Maine, September 4, 1907. Cross began his career in public education in Iowa before WWII. During the war, he served his country with great pride as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant. He became principal of Amphitheater High in 1951. During the next 23 years, Cross served as principal, assistant superintendent and acting superintendent for the district. Amphitheater recognized his years of outstanding service in 1973, naming the L.W. Cross Middle School in his honor. Before and after his retirement in 1974, Cross devoted countless hours to youth activities, education and veterans' affairs in the Tucson area. He was appointed to the Arizona Retirement Systems Board, serving three years as chairman. He was active in the American Legion, Boys State, and was a charter member of the Exchange Club of North Tucson. He was an avid golfer, bridge player and a very accomplished fisherman. A devoted father and husband, his wife of 57 years, Minnie, passed away in 1989. Mr. Cross is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ardith and George Grady; by his grandchildren, Debbie Kontess and Philip Grady; and by his great grandsons, Alex, Danny, Joe, and Chris. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made in his name to the library at Lawrence W. Cross Middle School, 1000 W. Chapala Dr. T-A, 85704. Memorial Services to be held Sat., Mar. 27, 1999 4:00 p.m. at First Church United Methodist, corner Park Ave & 4th St.
DOHS, Dora C., a resident of Tucson since 1969, passed away March 23, 1999. Born March 22, 1930 in Piru, CA. Her sons, Francis M. Dohs and John Michael Dohs; daughters, Gerri Lee Dohs and Catherine R. Thompson; grandchildren, Duane, Angela, Michelle, Nicole, Johnny, Yita, Winonah, Michael, Jesse, Meagan, Arthur, John and Juana survive her. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Burial and services will be held in Piru, California.
