Rogelio (Roy) Ronquillo Romero - Born June 11, 1927 to Alfredo and Juanita Romero (deceased). Went to be with the Lord on April 11, 1999. Roy served his country in WWII and received an Honorable Discharge in 1952. He is also preceded in death by sister Amelia Granillo and brother Rudy Romero. He is survived by brothers, Adolfo R. Serreno, Ernesto Romero, Roberto Romero and sister Beatriz R. Gastello. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. We will all miss you very much! We Love You! A rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 1999. Followed by an all night vigil at Santa Rosa de Lima Church, 2015 N. Calle Central. Old Pascua Village. A mass will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 1999. Interment will follow at Ft. Lowell cemetery.
Julie G. Santoro, of Tucson went to walk with the Lord, April 12, 1999. She is survived by beloved husband Steve; parents Kermit and Eunice; sisters, Laurie, Christy and Cynthia; 3 brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Julie attended school in Ethiopia for five years and graduated high school in Cambridge, MN. She attended Bethel College, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She received her BSN/RN in Omaha. Julie worked as a pediatric nurse in Phoenix and at U.M.C. Friends may call at Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 1999. Funeral services conducted by Reverend Leonard Karlberg will begin at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Research Dept. 626 N. Craycroft, Ste. 116, T-A 85711.
TESO, Leopoldo M., 57, of Tucson, passed away April 13, 1999. Survived by wife, Christina F. Teso; daughters, Angela F. (Alex J.) Chamberlain and Graecina L. (Manuel Jr.) Estrada; sisters, Aurelia Gonzales and Maria Luisa (Jorge) Salgado; brothers, Pablo (Lydia), Jose Teso and Cayetano (Maria) Teso; also survived by two grandchildren, Adriana C. Estrada and Alyssa D. Chamberlain. Vigil will be held on Friday, April 16, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (NORTH CHAPEL), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, April 17, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
VILLEGAS, Lily, 66, died April 9, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
WILSON, Virginia D., age 88, died April 14, 1999. She was born in Kirksville, MO, where she attended the public schools and graduated from the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. She taught for a number of years in northeast MO, before moving to Marshall, MO, where she met her husband Shelby. They married
in Omaha, NE, in 1944, later moving to the Chicago area where she did substitute teaching for a few years. They moved to Tucson, AZ, in 1950, where she served as a substitute teacher until she became part of the first faculty of Palo Verde High School, teaching there for 24 years. She received her Masters Degree from the University of Arizona. She was an active member of the AAUW and the Catalina United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Shelby Wilson of Tucson; son, John (Gwen); and grandsons, Brian and James, all of Yakima, WA; sister, Thelma Dobson of Tucson; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999 at ADAIR DODGE CHAPEL. Burial will follow at East Lawn cemetery. The family has requested that those who desire may make contributions in Mrs. Wilson's memory to the Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. 85745.
Natalia R. Encinas, 85, a lifetime resident of Arizona. passed away April 13, 1999 in Tucson. Born August 6, 1913, in Arivaca, AZ. She is survived by her brother, Raul B (Santos) Rivera; sister, Aurelia R. Moose; brother, Francisco Rivera; sister, Mary (Hamp) Miller; several loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 212 W. Medina Rd. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
HUPP, Floyd Harold “Bud', 73, died April 14, 1999. Husband of Frances; father of Lyn (Pat) Lyons and Julie Bancroft; brother of Fran Lowman, Jean (Jake) Franklin and Shirley Vehrs; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Floyd was a World War II and Korean Conflict Marine Veteran. He was a resident of Tucson for the last 20 years after moving here from Momence, IL. Funeral service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with burial to follow at TMP East Lawn. Donations may be made in Bud's memory to American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Tucson, Arizona 85712. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
KACH, Frances K. (nee Kaufman), 85, of Tucson, died April 13, 1999. A Wilmette, IL native. She is survived by daughter, Margaret “Margo' (Ronald) Gray of Tucson; and son, Edwin A. (Diane) Kach of Chillicothe, IL; sister, Lucille Bold of Tucson; brother, Robert Kaufman of Palm Springs, CA; and grandchildren, Naomi, William and Benjamin Gray of Tucson and Asher, Kate and Jack Kach of IL. preceded in death by husband, Oscar and sister, Marian Kaufman. Memorial Services, Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Temple Emanu-El Chapel, 225 N. Country Club, with Rabbi Stephanie Aaron officiating. Frances was very active in Women's American ORT (Former Vice President). The family suggests donations be made to ORT, c/o 4900 E. 5th Street, #614, Tucson, AZ 85741, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Magdalene, 80, died April 13, 1999. Sister of Ann Popson and Edward Majercak, both of Tucson; sisters-in-law, Ann Sternot of Willowick, OH and Sophie Knautz of Highland Heights, OH; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Magdalene. She was a choir member at St. Francis de Sales and the Eastside Chorliers at Morris Udall Center. She also ministered to the sick and elderly. Rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 19 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
McCOUBREY, Helen Irene, 70, died April 15, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
McLAUGHLIN, Pierce A. “Mac', 76, of Tucson, died April 15, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; son, Michael; daughter, Patti (Larry) Morris; grandchildren, Bradley Zurlinden, Jason Morris, Barbara Morris; and numerous friends and family. A memorial service will be held at Adair Funeral Homes Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. Tucson, 85745. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
PURCELL, Bernice Lee, 91, of Oracle, January 16, 1908 – April 13, 1999. Born in Thatcher, she was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Purcell. She is survived by her two sons, David Ross (Paola) Pugmire of Southampton, England, and Rex Lee (Carolyn) Pugmire of Salem, Oregon, and 6 grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd., Monday, April 19 at noon. Contributions may be made to the Arizona Children's Association, PO Box 7277, Tucson 85725.
Mildred S. Risko of Tucson, went to walk with the Lord April 14, 1999. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Michael Risko. She is survived, by her daughters, Micheline (Jan) Pridans and Cindy (Bob) Daniel, all of Tucson. Her grandchildren Stacy and Matt Pridans and Mindi Daniel. Her brother, Peter (Teresa) Gavlick of Swoyersville, PA. Her brother-in-law, Tony Klenis of Tucson; her god son, Thomas Danko; her nieces and nephews, Marcel, Ron, Chris, Sue and Kirk. Mildred was born October 14, 1922 and raised in Swoyersville, PA. She married
and raised her family in the Binghamton, New York area and retired to Tucson. She will be loved and missed by all. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Bring's Broadway Chapel. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
Another artist is painting the landscapes of Heaven. Alfretta 'Fritz' Louella Roush, born in Glassport, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1921, passed through the gates of Heaven April 12, 1999. Mrs. Roush, a 42 year resident of Tucson and Catalina, AZ was a true renaissance woman; singing, dancing and painting her way through life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph W. & Georgia K. Fifield; and loving husband, Fred Grant Roush. She is survived by her sisters, Geraldine Halter and Maxine Pippi; her five sons, Bradley, Nelson, Fred, Julian and Hal Roush; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held on April 18, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. at Oracle Union Community Church, Oracle, AZ. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
SCHMITT, Robert J., age 93 of Tucson, passed away April 14, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Erma; and nieces and nephews in Ohio and California. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 1999 at family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Disease Association-American, 1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, 85719.
WESTER, Jeffrey H., passed away on April 15, 1999 from complications from heart surgery. Jeff was born on July 25, 1964. He is survived by parents, Gerald and Joy Wester; sisters, Joni Jo (Thomas) Edgar, Jennifer (Sal) Martinez; brothers, Jack (Terry) Wester and Jarrold Wester, all of Tucson; also survived by grandmother, Claire Wester; and aunt, Arlene Wasilowski; nephews Johnny (Lendsey) Basteen, Michael Basteen, Brandon Uphaus and Joshua Wester, niece, Heather Basteen; also two great-nephews, Ashten and Matthew Basteen; cousins, Cynthia (Kevin) Staggs and Michelle and Glenda Staggs. Jeff was also afflicted with Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Despite having MD he was active with off road racing. He was currently working towards a masters degree in Clinical and Rehab Counseling from the University of Arizona. Jeff spent the last eight months in the heart center at UMC on an artificial heart after suffering a heart attack last September. He was an inspiration to all who knew him both at school and off road racing. Jeff was born and raised in Tucson attending Helen Keeling School and Amphi Jr. and High School. He worked for Unitronics and National Semi Conductor.After leaving there he attended Pima College and the University of Arizona. He was also a member of the Tucson Bonsai Society. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and caregivers at UMC for all the support and care he received while there, also the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. and Tuff Offroad Racing. Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
WILLIAMSON, Archibald Stewart Roxburgh (“Archie'), died April 11, 1999 in Tucson, Arzona of a stroke at the age of 88. Born in Valparaiso, Chile, the only child of Henry and Muriel Williamson. He was educated at Sandroyd, Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge University, earning a commission with the Black Watch Regiment. Until the outbreak of World War II, he was with Balfour, Williamson, and Co., part of a world-wide merchant trading group of companies. Throughout the War, he was with the British Food Mission, after which time he rejoined the Balfour organization, remaining until its acquisition in the mid sixties. He then became a co-founder of Balfour, Maclaine Inc. of New York, until he retired in 1971. Amongst the organizations in which he was active was the English Speaking Union, the British Schools and Universities Foundation, and the Scottish Heritage Trust. He was predeceased by his wife, Leonor Mansfeld of Tucson and a son, Christopher Henry. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Scales of Greenwich, Conn; a son, Alexander and his wife, Roberta, of Atlanta, Ga, and grandchildren Elena, Stephen and his wife Erin, Derek and Wendy, plus numerous cousins in North American, the British Isles, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and The Seychelles. Services will be held at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Avenue and River Road, Tucson, on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 8:45 a.m. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Luke's Board of Visitors, P.O. Box 31596, Tucson, AZ 85751. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
WILSON, Virginia D., age 88, died April 14, 1999. She was born in Kirksville, MO, where she attended the public schools and graduated from the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. She taught for a number of years in northeast MO, before moving to Marshall, MO, where she met her husband Shelby. They married
in Omaha, NE, in 1944, later moving to the Chicago area where she did substitute teaching for a few years. They moved to Tucson, AZ, in 1950, where she served as a substitute teacher until she became part of the first faculty of Palo Verde High School, teaching there for 24 years. She received her Masters Degree from the University of Arizona. She was an active member of the AAUW and the Catalina United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Shelby Wilson of Tucson; son, John (Gwen); and grandsons, Brian and James, all of Yakima, WA; sister, Thelma Dobson of Tucson; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999 at ADAIR DODGE CHAPEL. Burial will follow at East Lawn cemetery. The family has requested that those who desire may make contributions in Mrs. Wilson's memory to the Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. 85745.
THOMAS EDWARD ALLEN, 89, of Tucson, passed away April 15, 1999. Born February 3, 1910 in DeQueen, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lucille; three children, Sue (Richard) Bartholomew, Joyce (Joe) Friedheim, and Thomas (Norma) Allen, Jr.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. His family loved and respected him. He came to Arizona from Arkansas in 1926. During his lifetime he worked for Southern Pacific Railroad, Western Union, the City of Tucson, and for 38 years was foreman of the electrical department of the Tucson Public Schools. He also had his own electrical contracting company. Upon retirement in 1975, he served as a maintenance foreman for PF West. He was a four time gold medalist in bowling in the Arizona Senior Olympics. He was also an excellent card player. He will be missed. There will be a memorial service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3700 E. Ft. Lowell at 3:00 p.m.Saturday, April 17.
BARRENCHE, Martin W. III, 47, of Tucson, passed away Thursday, April 15, 1999. Survived by father, Martin W. Jr.; brother, Barry G.; sister, Sheri, all of Tucson. preceded in death by mother, Barbara. He had been associated with the Beacon Foundation. Funeral service 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 19 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road, with Pastor Philip Koelpin of Redeemer Lutheran Church, officiating. Private interment East Lawn Palms cemetery. Visitation 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Beacon Foundation.
Barney Haskell Gillock, 79, died April 14, 1999. Husband of Louzettia Gillock; father of June of Sacramento, CA, Bobby Joe Gillock of Sacramento, CA, Melvin Gillock of Globe, AZ, and David Gillock of Tucson; brother of Carl Gillock of CA, Thelma and Clemie of CA; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren also survive. He worked as an Iron Worker for many years. 'He did it his way'. He loved playing golf and now he plays in heaven. Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 1999 at Thatcher cemetery, Thatcher, Arizona. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ.
HENDERSON, Edwardyne Hubble, 87, died April 15, 1999. Wife of Lealon C. Henderson, Sr.; mother of Lealon C. (Kay) Henderson, Jr.; grandmother of Keith C. (Rose) Henderson of Cloudcroft, NM; and Dee Dee (Tom) Amber of Vail, AZ; great-grandmother of Richard C. Amber and Megan Henderson. She was past President of Soroptomist Club of Tucson and had been Secretary/Treasurer for the Tucson Board of Realtors. No services are planned at the family's request. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KACH, Frances K. (nee Kaufman), 85, of Tucson, died April 13, 1999. A Wilmette, IL native. She is survived by daughter, Margaret “Margo' (Ronald) Gray of Tucson; and son, Edwin A. (Diane) Kach of Chillicothe, IL; sister, Lucille Bold of Tucson; brother, Robert Kaufman of Palm Springs, CA; and grandchildren, Naomi, William and Benjamin Gray of Tucson and Asher, Kate and Jack Kach of IL. preceded in death by husband, Oscar and sister, Marian Kaufman. Memorial Services, Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Temple Emanu-El Chapel, 225 N. Country Club, with Rabbi Stephanie Aaron officiating. Frances was very active in Women's American ORT (Former Vice President). The family suggests donations be made to ORT, c/o 4900 E. 5th Street, #614, Tucson, AZ 85711, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
JOHN C. NICHOLS
Died March 22, 1999 in Palm Springs, CA born March 22, 1938 to the late Jack and Mary O. Nichols of Birmingham, AL. John lived in Tucson for many years where he was active in his community. He was owner of Westronics Business Systems, and Saddleback Ranch Nursery. He was a member of the Tucson National Country Club, loved golfing and was an avid sports fan.
John is survived by his wife, Terri; sons, Joshua and Jason of Palm Springs; and children of a previous marriage to the late Miriam Nichols, Sharon McGoffin of Tucson, Kelly McGalliard of Palm Desert, CA, Holly Nichols, Tucson, and Dr. John C. Nichols, Jr., St. Louis, MO. Also survived by sisters, Sylvia Fox, Birmingham, Martha Travis, Salt Lake City, UT, Grace Sims, San Dimas, CA, Cecilia Howell, Tucson, Dale Farmer, Birmingham; brother, Joseph Nichols, Waco, TX; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by sister, Mary Vance.
John is greatly loved and missed by his family and all who knew him. A Requiem Mass was held March 27 at St. Francis Assisi in Palm Springs with interment in Palm Springs, CA.
