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WITTWER, Oren I. 'Brick', 87, beloved husband, father and grandparent, succumbed to congestive heart failure on Monday, August 28, 1995 at his home in Tucson. At his beside were his wife of 64 years, Gladys; daughter, Jane (Jerry B.) Murphy; and grandson, Phil Murphy. Born and raised in Nebraska, Mr. Wittwer was a graduate of Nebraska Weslyn University and a member of Phi Kappa Tau. He began teaching school upon graduation at age 19, also coaching and later becoming Superintendent of Schools. From 1939-1942 Mr. Wittwer was the State Director of the National Youth Administration in Bellevue, NE. During WWII he was Director of Training and Education at the Glen L. Martin Plant where B-29 Bombers were built. Following the war he was Assistant Director of the War Assets Administration in Omaha. After moving to Tucson in 1947 for his daughter's health he was in the securities, financial advising and insurance business. Upon his retirement he became a member of the Kino Community Hospital Auxiliary where he accumulated over 10, 000 hours of volunteer service much of it in the gift shop which his wife managed for over 17 years. He was a member of the Auxiliary Board of Directors and Treasurer of the organization for many years. He also served as an usher at Catalina United Methodist Church for 25 years. He has been a life member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #385 for over 40 years. In addition to his immediate family Mr. Wittwer is survived by his sister, Bonnie Wittwer and his brother, Henry (Garvene) Wittwer of Medford, OR; four nieces and nephews; several cousins and great nieces and nephews. All family members wish to thank the gentle, loving care-givers from Community Hospice and Southern Arizona Home Health Care. Their support and kindness along with the staff of TMC's 800 wing will always be appreciate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be forwarded to Brassroots Inc., 9430 E. Golf Links #246, Tucson, AZ 85730 to carry on Mr. Wittwer's abiding love of his country and concern for the preservation of our Constitutional rights. BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, will hold Visitation from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, September 1, 1995. Funeral Service will be held at Catalina United Methodist Church 'Memorial Chapel', 2700 E. Speedway at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2, with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
BILLING, Eva, of Tucson, passed away August 26, 1995. She was born September 30, 1903, to Christan and Frederica Billing in Rural Lisbon, ND. She attended school there and came to Tucson in 1952 for health reasons. Preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and six sisters. Surviving are nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 1 at St. Luke's Home, 615 E. Adams. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY
CRATER, Patricia, 50, died August 27, 1995. Survived by her husband Donald Crater; son, Daniel Crater; daughters Carolyn Crater and Sherri Crater all of Vail; mother, Frecia Hughes of Tucson; granddaughters, Shauna Zepeda, Shelbie Crater both of Tucson; daughter-in-law Linda Crater. Mrs. Crater was a school bus driver for Vail School District #20 for 15 years. She was recently recognized for 15 years of dedicated service. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, and Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 1, at St. Rita Catholic Church in Vail. Interment to follow at Rincon Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Ronald McDonald House. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GILKERSON, Steven, Frederick 31, died August 25, 1995. Mr. Gilkerson is survived by his wife, Lauren A. (Thompson) of Tucson, AZ; mother, Evelyn M. (Damschen) of Escondido, CA; father, Dorsey James Gilkerson of Escondido, Ca; daughters, Mindy Leigh Gilkerson, Chelsea Alexandria Gilkerson; brother, Kenneth Gilkerson, Escondido, CA; sisters, Cheryl Beamon, Escondido, CA, Katherine Nagler, LaJolla, CA. also survived by paternal grandmother, Abil Gilkerson, Washington State; one niece and one nephew. Mr. Gilkerson resided in Tucson, Az for two years. Previously from Port Orchard, WA. Funeral will be conducted Thursday, August 31, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at CHAPEL OF ALHISER – WILSON MORTUARY, Escondido, CA. Burial will follow chapel services at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido, CA.
GUTIERREZ, Rosie, Nabor, 39, died August 27, 1995. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
JENKINS, Ardell M., 75, died August 28, 1995. Survived by his wife Nelda Jenkins; son, Emron (Betty) Jenkins; daughter, Nelda (Jim) Graham all of Tucson; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive; brother, Russel (Ruth) Jenkins; sisters, Jean (Clair) Bowden and Joan (Val) Hancock all of Utah. Friends may call from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, September 1, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2, at the L. D. S. Ft. Lowell Ward, 6150 E. Fairmont with Bishop Chris Monson conducting. Interment to follow at the L.D.S. Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MERZ, Nora A., age 78, of Lapeer, MI, formerly of Waterford and Tucson, AZ, died Monday, August 28, 1995. She was born February 6, 1917 in Birmingham, MI, daughter of Charles and Lorena (Symons) Jones. She married William Merz on July 20, 1940, he preceded her death in August 1993. Nora had lived most of her life in Waterford, MI. She belonged to the Women's Auxiliary and the American Legion in Arizona. Surviving are her children, Carol A. Merz of Tucson, AZ, William C. Merz of Lapeer, MI, David A. Merz of White Lake, Frederick B and wife Kathy Merz of Waterford and Brian K. and wife Annette Merz of Lapeer, MI; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia and husband Bill Stieler of Sun City Center, FL and Doris and husband Robert Dean of Arvada, CO. Besides her husband, William, two brothers, Kenneth and Harold preceded her death. Friends may visit the funeral home Wednesday, August 30, from 3:00 till 5:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 till 9:00 p.m. with funeral services Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Baird-Newton Funeral Home, in Lapeer, MI.
RAINS, Encil E. USN COMDR, RET. 75, was killed in a car accident in Inverness, Scotland on August 25, 1995. Encil served 22 years in the U. S. Navy, retiring as Commander in 1963. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea where he served on destroyers and was awarded several medals including the purple heart. He served a tour of duty at the Pentagon, was the director of the Brookfield (IL) ZOO: Executive Director of the ASPCA and director of San Diego County Animal Control. In Tucson, Encil was a substitute teacher and enjoyed his hobbies, crafts, tinkering and travel. He was a multi-talented man and touched so many lives. He is survived by his wife, Lee; children, Phillip (Lynn) Rains, Leslie (Greg) Pizzino, Jennifer (Ron) Grant; grandchildren, Tia, Erin, Nicky, Rory, Emily and Jonah; sister, Alberta (Lee) House; many loving nieces and nephews; and his former wife Genevieve Rains. Encil and Lee would have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in September. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make remembrances to charity of choice.
BOJE, Susan Ann, 45, of Tucson, died August 27, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Boje; children, Shannon, Sharron and Brian; grandchildren, Kevin, Kyle, Brittany, Cheyenne and Dakota; mother, Nancy (Ronnie) Garis; sister, Dawn and brother, Michael. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 1995 at Tanque Verde Creek Congregation, 5643 E. Lee at 4:00 p.m. with Elders Ruben Santistevan and Martin Donaldson officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
CAMPAS, Bernardino Alvarez, Jr., 64, of Tucson, died August 27, 1995. He enjoyed a simple life and was very proud of his four years of faithful service to the U. S. Army, serving in Germany and Fort Ord, CA. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Rene) Tafolla; sons, Robert, Anthony (Margaret), Daniel, Gilbert and Bernardino (Denisa); sister, Hope Arriola; brother, Chris Campas; and many grandchildren, all of Tucson. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rosary recited 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Mass pending. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
CASEY, Juanita, 74, of Tucson, died August 27, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, William L. Casey. Survived by son, William J. (Theresa) Casey; daughters, Barbara (Todd) Bohannon and Linda Mulligan, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Susan (Andy) Hajek, Tom Mulligan, Jr., and Brooke Bohannon; and two great grandchildren, Andy and Alexandra; brother, Arthur Farris of Seattle, WA. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. Memorials may be sent to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. Tucson, AZ 85745.
CELAYA, Jose Luis 'Surdo', age 54, entered into eternal rest on August 26, 1995. Survived by wife of 27 years, Diana Miranda; sons, Jose Luis Jr., Mario-Santiago; and daughter, Lorena-Yvonne; one grandson, Miguel-Santino Vasquez. Born to Esther Ortiz and Luis Celaya on October 21, 1940. He is also survived by brothers, Tony (Eliza) of Oquitoa, Sonora, Mexico and Angel-Daniel (Edelmira) of Tucson; three sisters, Socorro (Everardo) Lopez of San Luis, AZ, Celia (Federico) Graciano and Carmen Celaya, both of Yuma; many beloved nephews and nieces and loving mother-in-law, Mercy Miranda. 'Surdo' came to Tucson in 1968. He was employed by Hector's and Ron's Concrete Construction for 25 years until he retired in December of 1994. He was a member of the Cursillos in Christianity from St. Margaret's Church. He will be missed by all his friends and relatives; by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 31, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margarets Church. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GARCIA, Benjamin N., 75, of Tucson, passed away August 26, 1995. Survived by wife, Constanza Garcia; daughters, Mary Thompson, Sylvia Lopez and Eva (William) Scheckel; sons, Fred Z. (Brenda) and Conrad (Carol) Lopez; sisters, Teresa Valenzuela and Josefina Spencer; brothers, Rodolfo (Betty) and Arnold (Jean) Garcia. Also survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 1995 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. Burial will follow. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GARDNER, David H., 69, of Tucson, passed away August 27, 1995. Survived by wife, Concepcion 'Concha-Tia Chita' Gradillas Gardner; son, Joe M. (Debbie) Gardner; daughter, Viola D. Torrent; six grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces who greatly loved him. Son of Nellie Pritchard; brother of Grace Gardner Ruiz, Edward Henderson, Eddie (Josie) Alcaraz, Connie (Angel) Carranza, Jose 'Gaga' (Olga) Alcaraz, Raymond (Lily) Gardner, Ed (Wilma) Gardner and Joyce Gardner Villanueva. David Gardner was a veteran of WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was also a descendant of the Gardner Pioneer family of Santa Cruz County and Gardner Canyon. He was a retired executive for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft of Long Beach, CA. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 30, 1995 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MARTINEZ-UGO, Eva G., longtime Tucson resident left this life to be with her Lord Jesus (John 14) on Saturday, August 26, 1995. Eva was born in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico, February 1, 1910 and moved to El Paso as a young girl, then later to Tucson. She was a member of the 1st Southern Baptist Church and before retirement had spent 11 years as Secretary to the City Attorney of Tucson. Her greatest pleasure was her children and grandchildren to whom she was known as 'Mamita'. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Pete R. Martinez and John Ugo; her brother, Jesse and sisters, Florinda and Delia. She leaves behind her sisters, Laura Swain, Selsa Reyes and Alma Schaffer; brothers, Alberto and Leonardo Gavaldon. Surviving children are Al Martinez of Silver City, NM, Yvonne Martinez and Bernice Vidal, both of Tucson and Irene Burdick of Dallas, TX; stepson, Peter Brady of Phoenix; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. 'Mamita', you showed us love and Jesus and Made our lives richer. We will meet again because of Him.' Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 1995 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Chapel Service at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Family suggest in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 1st Southern Baptist Church Music Ministry. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
