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Jack Robert Meyer, Sr. 69, of Tucson, died on Tuesday, July 11, 1995. Jack was a fourth generation Tucsonan born February 4, 1926. He was the great grandson of pioneer Charles H. Meyer. Jack served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served his community in the Industrial Supply business for over 30 years. He was at peace with himself and his God. Private services were held on Sunday, July 16, 1995. We will miss him very much.
MOORE, Lloyd, 70, of Tucson, died July 18, 1995. Survived by his wife, Clara Moore; his three daughters, Susan Wallace of Marana, Mary Maple of CA, Kathy Ditsch of Tucson; one son, 'Jack' John Lee Moore of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Mr. Moore was a veteran of WWII, a member of Masonic Lodge #4, Sabbar Shrine and Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, Saturday, July 22, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Anderson of Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene officiating.
Kerry Ann Smith 43, died Tuesday, July 18, 1995 at the Community Hospice unit at Life Care Center of Tucson. She was a woman who loved people. Kerry was born in Washington, N.C., on October 2, 1951, the third child of Milton V. and Clara Smith. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn S. (Curtis) Lee of Tucson; her brother, Robert Vernon (Zilda) Smith, Sr. of White Lake, N.C., one niece, three nephews and several aunts and uncles. Services will be held at a later date at Pollock-Wells-Best Funeral Home Chapel in New Bern, N.C. Kerry, who had a 25 year career in retail sales in New Bern, waged a courageous two-year battle against cancer. She came to Tucson in November, 1994 to live with her sister and brother-in-law. Kerry was secure in her faith and was a witness to all who came to know her. Her sparkling smile and gentle humor turned total strangers into close friends in just minutes. Kerry wanted to offer her heart-felt thanks to all of her friends in Tucson who sent cards, visited and prayed for her. She especially wanted to express her eternal gratitude to the Doctors and staffs of University Medical Center, the Arizona Cancer Center, Community Hospice, Life Care Center of Tucson, Casas Adobes Baptist Church and her Sunday School class there. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to UMC Research Fund, c/o UMC Business Office, Room 5335, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724.
TYRA, Orville Allen, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 1995 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. Mr. Tyra was born in Ranger, TX on January 6, 1914 the son of James Allen and Kate (McCommas) Tyra. He was united in marriage to Maxine E. Baumkirchner who preceded him in death. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Medical Corpsman, attached to the 1st Marine Division. Mr. Tyra enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cars. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include two sons, James M. Tyra of Sheridan, WY and Steve Ortkiese of Conoga Park, CA; two daughters, Adonna E. Tyra and C. Maxine Haynes, both of Tucson, AZ; eleven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive. Memorial service for Mr. Tyra will be held July 20th at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Mr. Tyra's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Tucson Chapter, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732.
BONARDI, Darvin J., 66, of Tucson, died July 17, 1995. Survived by wife, Kathleen Bonardi; son, Brian Bonardi of Tucson; daughter, Barbara Angelus; son-in-law, Chris Angelus; and two grandchildren of Guilford, CT; brother, Louis Bonardi; sisters, Dora Balt, Zelinda Bonardi, Thressa Kelly, and Margaret Scurich, all of Bridgeville, PA. Preceded in death by brother, Frank Bonardi. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, burial in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum will follow.
BROWN, Christopher Lamar, 15 years old, passed away Saturday, July 15, 1995. He is survived by mother, Lucia Brown of Tucson; maternal grandmother, Metella Brown of Tucson; maternal grandfather, Alfred H. Brown of CA; uncles, Al Brown and Mark Brown; aunt, Lorna Brown; and a host of relatives and friends. Christopher was a student at Catalina High School. Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 21, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Rev. Robert Harrison will be officiating. Friends may call Thursday, July 20, 1995 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.
LAOS, Alex (Alexander), 69, of Tucson, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, July 18, 1995. Alex was born to a Tucson pioneer family and lived most of his life in Tucson. Tucson High School Class of 1944, Naval Air Corps, 1945. Graduating class of 1950 from the U of A with a degree in Engineering. Alex worked for Hughes Aircraft from 1955 until his retirement in 1985. Alex will be remembered as a godly man that trusted in the finished work of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to be his salvation by the grace of God. Alex was an elder at Tucson Bible Chapel, from 1970 until his passing. His deep love for the brethren and his clear exposition of the word of God will be missed. A Memorial service will take place on July 20, 7:00 p.m. at Tucson Bible Chapel, 1802 E. Grant Rd. Remembrances through Tucson Bible Chapel for Don and Donna Livingston, missionaries to Japan. Alex is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Bill, Mark, Tim, and Dan; daughters, Ruth and Susan; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Fritz, Gene, and Art. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
LEDERER, Jeanne Margaret Sinclair Ellison, died July 16, 1995. Born July 19, 1924 in Baker, MT. Survived by her husband of 17 years, Les R. Lederer; daughters, Donna (Bob) Murphy of Littleton, CO, Carole Ellison (Rod) Izquierdo of Mill Valley, CA, Jacqueline Ellison of Santa Cruz, CA; mother, Genevieve Carlson of Clovis, NM; sisters, Helen (Lee) Adsit of Cody, WY, Margie (Horace) Brock of Clovis, NM. She was preceded in death by her father, Bently John Sinclair and brother Bently John Sinclair, Jr. Jeanne had 14 grandchildren, Stephen (Cheryl) Kearney, Jill (Tony) Avery, Jennifer Murphy, Robert Murphy, Nicholas Izquierdo, Jessica Izquierdo, Aleksa Lederer, Adam Lederer, Scott Lederer, Sarah Lederer, Jeremy Ellison Cross, Charlie Lederer, Everett Lederer, and Linda Bohm. Jeanne had four step-children, Bill (Teresa) Lederer, Louis Lederer, Joe (Lorene) Lederer, and Leslie B. (David) Bohm. Jeanne worked at the Post Office for 20 years as a window clerk and timekeeper. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary 180, and loved to play bingo and bowl. She lived in San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and had been in Tucson about 40 years. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The American Cancer Society. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, July 19, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. at the Marana Community Christian Church in Marana.
LIM, Bak Lane, 69, of Tucson, died July 17, 1995. Survived by husband, Ding Soon Lim; children, Dorothy Collin of TN, Ginger Lim of VA and Edward Lim of Tucson; sister, Betty Pon of San Francisco, CA; and three grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Funeral Services private. Family requests donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
MURRAY, Osborne Charles, 91, died July 17, 1995. Survived by daughter, Nancy Brown (Jack) of Ben Lomand, CA; sons, John (Marilyn) of Laurel, MT, Gerald (Jean) of Tucson; brother, Paul of Hamilton, MT; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Mr. Murray was born in Mineral Wells, TX and grew up in Toole and Liberty counties in Montana. There he met and married Esther Imogene Hellinger who preceded him in death in 1981. He retired as an executive with The Farmers Union Central Exchange in St. Paul, MN and took a position as Vice-President with Dome Petroleum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After a second retirement he co-founded HC Oil Company in Billings, MT. Os moved to Arizona in 1981 and to Tucson in 1986. Announcements forthcoming for memorial services in Tucson and Billings. Memorial donations may be sent to Community Hospice or the Alzheimers Association.
PERINE, Mary Elizabeth, 81, of Tucson, died July 8, 1995 in Anderson, SC. She was a 20 year resident of Tucson and a former resident of Chardon and Thompson Township, OH where she worked at Geauga Community Hospital. She is survived by daughters, Virginia (George) Balog of Toledo, OH; Edna (Pat) McCormick of Anderson, SC, Maxine (Billy) Gibson of Thompson Township, Charlene (Ron) Davis and Barbara (Jim) Harding of Tucson, Brenda (Ron) Wilson of Anchorage, AK; sons, Richard (Shirley) Perine of Painesville, OH, David (Georgie) Perine of Tucson; 33 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart; a son Tommy, and a daughter, Karen Ilene Barstow. Memorial Services Saturday 12 noon, EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Private interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
PROCTOR, Elwin, age 91, passed away July 14, 1995 in his home in San Marcos. A native of Kansas he had lived in Cadillac, MI from 1946 to 1979 and Tucson, AZ from 1979 until 1995 before coming to San Marcos. Mr. Proctor was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years in February of this year. Private Services were held. Encinitas Mortuary, Encinitas, CA directors (619) 753-1143.
RIGGI, Patrina C., 72, of Tucson, passed away July 18, 1995 after a long illness. Preceded in death by husband, Hugo. Loving mother of sons Pete (Inez), Jack (Sandra), and Hugo (Vivian), all of Tucson; grandmother of Andrew (Monie), Teresa, Peter Joseph, John and Mark (Angela) Riggi; great grandmother of Kevin, Tauni, and Cody Riggi; brothers, Joseph (Marge) Riccobono, Angelo (Pat) Riccobono and sister Mary Scalici, all of MI. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 1995. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 1995 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
STAEDICKE, Richard H., 37, of Robbin's Butte Wildlife Area, Buckeye, a Game Range Manager for the Arizona Game and Fish, died July 13, 1995. He was born in Chicago, IL, June 23, 1958. In 1962 he and his parents, Guenter and Betty, his brother Eric and sister Jane moved to Norwalk, CT. Two years later his brother Paul was born. It was during these early years he learned to fish, rescued injured birds, had a paper route, and even played the cello in the school band. In 1969 the family moved to Phoenix and Richard was really able to blossom. Although academics were very important to Richard (National Honor Society, Paradise Valley High School), his activities with Boy Scout Troop 426 gave him the most pleasure. His father and brother Eric shared many of his adventures and there were many life-long friendships made. Richard attained Eagle Scout in 1975, and was one of a select group chosen for the Kit Carson program at Philmont Scout Ranch, NM in 1976. He returned as a crew member the next two summers. We almost lost Richard in 1978 when a drunk driver smashed into him and his motorcycle. His helmet and incredible physical condition saved his life at that time, but unfortunately his spleen had to be removed. He was able to recover and went on to Northern Arizona University, was on the Dean's List several times, and received his BS in Aquatic Biology and Chemistry. He worked for the National Fishery Service out of the Gulf of Alaska for one year and then after started working with Arizona Game and Fish out of the Tucson office. He participated as a researcher and co-author of 'Effects of Varied Flow Regimes on Aquatic Resources of Glen and Grand Canyons' for the 1988 Environmental Impact Statement. He was an Honor Cadet when he graduated from the Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy in June 1987. He had since achieved many more awards and recognitions. His happiness increased when he married Jan Marie Warriner October 6, 1990, and was further blessed with a beautiful and intelligent daughter, Sara Nicole, January 31, 1994. Richard is survived and missed terribly by all mentioned here, as well as family and friends across America and Germany. His death was sudden and unexpected, caused by an infection that could not be fought without his spleen. There will be a memorial service at the First Southern Baptist Church of Buckeye (405 N. 3rd St., 386-5614) on July 20 at 4:00 p.m. to be followed by a tree planting at Robbin's Butte. A college scholarship fund has been set up in Richard's name.
STEWART, Pauline Ruth 'Peggy', 75, of Tucson, died Sunday, July 16, 1995 in Falls City, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle E. Stewart, Lt.Col. USAF Ret., in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Donald) Porter of Falls City, OR; grandchildren, Laura McGladrey of Spokane, WA and Ryan McGladrey of Newport, OR. Peggy was born on December 29, 1919 in Altoona, PA and married her husband there on January 17, 1941. Peggy and Merle first moved to Tucson in 1963 and settled here permanently after Merle's retirement a few years later. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Private Entombment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel one-half hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the Humane Society of Tucson.
TOLAR, Maggie Ann, 85, a fifty-four year resident of Tucson, died July 17, 1995 after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Tolar is survived by her husband, George B. Tolar of Tucson; her son Brigadier General Charles E. Graves (Ret.) and wife Becky of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Carvey Graves of Arvada, CO and Jeffery Graves and wife Angela and two great grandsons of Albuquerque. Mrs. Tolar was born in 1909 in Tennessee and is also survived by three sisters and two brothers, all of TN. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20th at Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 1335 South Swan Rd. with viewing one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Interment will be at South Lawn Cemetery following the services.
TYRA, Orville Allen, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 1995 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. Mr. Tyra was born in Ranger, TX on January 6, 1914 the son of James Allen and Kate (McCommas) Tyra. He was united in marriage to Maxine E. Baumkirchner who preceded him in death. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Medical Corpsman, attached to the 1st Marine Division. Mr. Tyra enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cars. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include two sons, James M. Tyra of Sheridan, WY and Steve Ortkiese of Conoga Park, CA; two daughters, Adonna E. Tyra and C. Maxine Haynes, both of Tucson, AZ; eleven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive. Memorial service for Mr. Tyra will be held July 20th at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Mr. Tyra's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Tucson Chapter, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732.
VALENCIA, Juan Luis, Sr., 64, died July 17, 1995. Husband of Maria L. Valencia; father of Juan Luis (Augustina) Valencia Jr., Juanita (Gilbert) Valenzuela, Patricia (Paul) McDaniel, Norma Valencia, Sara Valencia, Jesus Valencia and Isidro (Michelle) Valencia, Marjorie Valencia; son of Juana Mendoza; brother of Ignacio and Nellie Armenta, Ramon Martinez, Simona and Cruz Valenzuela, Cruz and Gloria Martinez, Frank and Lupe Mendoza, Barbara Mendoza; 14 grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 1995 at San Martin de Porres, 419 W. 39th St. Mass will be offered 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20th at San Martin de Porres, with Fr. Dan McLaughlin officiating. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19th until service time Thursday, July 20th at the church. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
AGUILAR, Liliana Lucia, 1 and 1/2 years old, died Friday, July 14, 1995. Survived by parents, Robert III and Sylvia Aguilar; brother, Adrian; sister, Liandra; grandparents, Robert, Jr. (Debi) Aguilar, Carmen Contreras, and Danny (Lydia) Leon; uncles, Jose, Carlos, Danny Jr., Leon and Richard Aguilar; aunts, Judy, Crystal, Patricia; great grandfather, Rafael Amarillas; great grandparents, Robert, Sr. (Edelia) Aguilar; great grandmother, Lilia Preciado; God parents, George (Denise) Rodriguez. Service will be Tuesday, July 18, 1995 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., at 6:00 p.m.
