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McCOOK, James W., 82, of Tucson. Mr. McCook was born in Port Huron, MI and has lived in Tucson since 1947 where he worked as a carpenter. He is a member of Northside Church of Christ. He died August 25, 1995 and is survived by wife, Vera June McCook; daughters, Mary Warner of Glendale, AZ and Susan Mann of Ralls, TX; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth DiDomenico of Colfax, CA. Memorial Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31 at Northside Church of Christ, 1513 W. Roller Coaster Rd., Tucson, AZ, Frank Walton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MEADE, Willie Mae, 67, of Tucson, AZ, died Monday, August 28, 1995. Mrs. Meade had been a Tucson resident since moving to the area with her husband in 1967. She retired from Federal Service at Ft. Huachuca in 1981. Survivors include her husband, Clyde H. Meade; daughters, Chollie Christine Marley and Sharon Lynn Chapman; brother, Charles Henry Stanley; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three nieces and four nephews. Services will be held at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Desert Vista Cemetery of the All Faiths Memorial Park, Tucson, Arizona, with the Rev. Russell Marshall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Mrs. Meade's home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, Arizona, 85745. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE.
MORENO, Abelardo G., Sr. (Prieto), 57 years old, died Friday, August 25, 1995. He was an area resident for 45 years. Survivors include wife, Tabita; sons, Abelardo (Tammy) Jr., Guillermo (Rebecca), David (Tammy), Robert (Jackie); daughters, Rebecca Gutierrez, Rosie, Yolanda (Jerry) Cariganan, Diane (Oscar) Valdez, Michelle; brother, Espiridion (Virginia); sisters, Maria Cruz, Juanita (Alberto) Vasquez, Alecia (Tomas) Guillian, Frances (Manuel) Castillo, all of Tucson; brother, Guillermo (Rossie) of GA; 23 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Moreno owned and operated A. Moreno Trucking. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 29, 1995 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. John's on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery.
NUTTYCOMBE, Ray W., 81, of Tucson, died August 26, 1995. Survived by wife of 59 years, Elizabeth A. Nuttycombe; sons, Nicholas 'Nick' (Anna) Nuttycombe of Denver, CO, George D. (Kathy) Nuttycombe of Ridgewood, NJ; grandchildren, Raquel Hunter of Tucson, Louis Nuttycombe of Australia, Kristopher Nuttycombe of Denver, CO, Matthew Nuttycombe, Taylor Nuttycombe, both of Ridgewood, NJ; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Ciera Nuttycombe. Private Graveside Services Evergreen Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Manor Retirement Apartments, 5545 E. Lee St., Tucson. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY,
PANARO, Elizabethe 'Bette', 85, died August 26, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Michele Panaro. Survived by brother, Charles E. Drake, Jr. of FL; nephew, Donald Grant of CA; and lifelong friend, Alberta Roberson of Tucson; numerous other nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 30 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Family Care Foundation, 3838 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. The family wishes to thank Hospice Family Care employees for their kindness while caring for Bette.
PAPOUSEK, Evelyn, 70, entered into rest after a brave battle with cancer, Monday, August 28th. She is lovingly remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother by her three daughters, Nancie Prager of Tucson, Patti Caisca of Chandler and Barbara Romero of Tucson; her five grandchildren, Lisa Wall, Greg and Michael Ciasca, Kymn Prager and Vanessa Romero; and her three great grandchildren, Matthew and Mariah Wall and Heather Knutson, all of Tucson. Evelyn was born November 8, 1924 in Whiteriver, SD. She was one of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emerson and Ora Hall of Redmond, OR plus two sisters and four brothers. She is survived by three sisters and three brothers plus friends who loved her dearly. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 31 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 30th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Family Care Center, c/o Tucson General Hospital, 3838 N. Campbell, Tucson 85719 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 13126 Tucson, AZ 85732-3126.
VAN VALKENBURG, Elsie Erling, 73, died August 28, 1995. Survived by children, son, Eric of Tucson, AZ; daughters, Lynn of Longmont, CO and Lois of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Amy and Max Reeder of Longmont, CO; and sisters, Astrid Kottke and Gertude Pautz. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin Van Valkenburg. Elsie was born on October 1, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN. She received her B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. She moved to Tucson in 1980. She served on the board of Directors for Lutheran Social Ministry of the SW, Travelers Aid International, Lutheran Social Services, President of the Lutheran Church Women, VA Synod; President and board member of Travelers Aid Society of Tucson, AZ. Memorial Service will be held August 30, 1995, 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. The family suggest memorials be sent to Travelers Aid Society, 40 W. Veterans Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713 and Lutheran Social Ministry, 1222 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ANFIELD, Walter B. Jr., 65 years old, died Tuesday, August 22. He was an area resident for 37 years. He ran heavy equipment for Tucson Parks and Recreation. Survivors include wife, Angie; son, Benjamin Garcia; son, Robert (Jackie) Garcia; daughter, Vivian A. Wright; sister, Mamie Ellis, all of Tucson; son; Armando (Marta) Garcia of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Waltina Anfield of AL; daughter, Debra Magwood of FL; daughter, Angelina (Gilbert) Figueroa of Tempe, AZ; brother, Clarence (Elizabeth) Anfield; sister, Connie (Paul) Ingram both of CA; sister, Belva Gean (Joe) Holmes; sister, Mildred Anfield both of GA; 17 grandchildren. Mr. Anfield served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Visitation and Rosary will be Monday, August 28, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 1995 at South Lawn Cemetery.
CURTIS, Nina B., 65, of Tucson, died August 26, 1995. She was born in China on August 20, 1930. Was a long time employee of Arizona Motor Vehicle Dept. in Tucson. Mother of, Raymond Curtis of Tucson, and Stephen Curtis of Denver, CO., two grandchildren, David and Kimberly. Daughter of, Valentina Peratsky of San Francisco, CA. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 30, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL with burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, August 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Trisagiom Service at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Stephen Kachur of the Russian Orthodox Church officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111)
DELANEY, Florence M. 'Flo', 87, long time resident of Tucson, diedAugust 27, 1995. She was an avid golfer, bridge player, swimmer, quilter and bird watcher. Preceded in death by her husband, William W. Delaney in November 1989. She is survived by three sons, William B. of Cleveland OH., James F. of Wilmington, DE. and Ed R. of Monument, CO; one daughter, Peggy Mallette of Frenchtown, MT; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Carondolet Hospice Center, 1802 W. St. Marys Rd., Tucson, AZ., 85745. Memorial Service will be at Tucson Estates Community Center on Tuesday, August 29. The time of the service has not been set, but information may be obtained from Evergreen Mortuary in Tucson.
GAMEZ, Ramon Diaz, 89, of Cascabel, AZ., passed away August 25, 1995, in Tucson, AZ. Survived by sons, David (Tess) Gamez of Tucson, Rudy (Angie) Gamez, Ramon (Julie) Gamez, both of Benson, and Fred Gamez of Cascabel; daughters, Sally (Tony) of Tucson, Maria Gamez, Bertha (Alex) Gradillas, Imelda (Bobby) Ramirez, all of Tombstone, and Anita Gamez of Benson; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ramon is also survived by one brother, Raphael Diaz Gamez; and one sister, Isabel Araiza, both of Tucson. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ramon was born August 7, 1906 to Miguel Lopez Gamez of Imuris, Sonora, Mexico and Maria Diaz Gamez of Ures, Sonora, Mexico on the West side of the San Pedro River at Pool (Cascabel), AZ Terr. When he was about seven, his dad moved them to the East side of the ranch where he attended Sosa school until his mother took ill and passed away in 1919 and he was needed to help out at home and on the ranch. Ramon married Manuela Valdez, of Redington, AZ, at Tombstone, AZ, on December 19, 1928 and together they raised their children at Cascabel. After the death of his father in 1932 and the subsequent sale of the family property, Ramon would do a variety of work on the local ranches in order to support his family. He eventually worked for the Bedigan family for several years and then on the C-Spear Ranch (Hope Jones) where he retired, after about 36 years, in 1981. He continued to live at Cascabel until his illness about six months ago. Ramon will be laid to rest at the Gamez family cemetery, on the C-Spear ranch, at Cascabel, along side his wife of 50 years, Manuela Valdez Gamez, daughters, Artemisa and Armida, son, Frank Gamez, sister, Francisca Gamez Araiza, and his parents, Miguel Lopez Gamez and Maria Diaz Gamez. He will be forever loved, greatly missed and never forgotten. Visitation will be held at the Richardson's Mortuary in Benson, Monday, August 28, 1995. FAMILY from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., FRIENDS from 6:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 29, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Benson with burial following at the Gamez family cemetery at Cascabel. Ramon's children request that family and friends come to the Cascabel Community Center, after burial, so they can express their thanks and appreciation to all of you. We would like to extend a very SPECIAL THANKS to Sally Gamez and Tony Lancaster, also to Ramon's nephew and his wife, Eddie and Delores Araiza.
GARCIA, Daniel D., 47, died August 26, 1995, born April 20, 1948. A son, brother, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Survived by wife, Maria; daughters, Marcela and Rebecca; father, Marcelo; mother, Ramona; brothers, David, Alfonso, Marcelo; sisters, Rita, Emilia, Ramona; granddaughter, Tatiana. Also survived by three nephews and 17 nieces. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 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 Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Johns Church. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Mr. Garcia was employed at Sunnyside for 23 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He also served 10 years in the Air National Guard. He was a volunteer for the Sheriff's Department and T.P.D. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Family suggest any donations be made to the Leukemia Foundation and Research. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JOHNSON, Jennifer Rae, 13, of Tucson, died August 24, 1995. Survived by her parents, Charles and Julia Johnson; brother, Charles, Julian and Michael Johnson; godparents, Charles and Brenda Burton; godsister, Tracey Burton; her best friends, Shannon Lee and family, Katelyn Galloway and family and many other loving friends. She was a member of the Cross Middle School Choir, a devoted Bible student and a Sunday School teacher. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
MORENO, Abelardo G., Sr. (Prieto), 57 years old, died Friday, August 25, 1995. He was an area resident for 45 years. Survivors include wife, Tabita; sons, Abelardo (Tammy) Jr., Guillermo (Rebecca), David (Tammy), Robert (Jackie); daughters, Rebecca Gutierrez, Rosie, Yolanda (Jerry) Cariganan, Diane (Oscar) Valdez, Michelle; brother, Espiridion (Virginia); sisters, Maria Cruz, Juanita (Alberto) Vasquez, Alecia (Tomas) Guillian, Frances (Manuel) Castillo, all of Tucson; brother, Guillermo (Rossie) of GA; 23 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Moreno owned and operated A. Moreno Trucking. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 29, 1995 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. John's on Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery.
STUCKY, Imogene C., 76, retired Pima County Medical Record Administrator, passed away August 25, 1995. Imogene, a 38 year resident of Tucson, was a member of Emery Park Woman's Club, Cholla Business and Professional Women's Club and Tucson Valley Bridge Club. This loving wife and mother gave much of herself to the Tucson community; her volunteer efforts included The House of Neighborly Service, Citizenship tutoring, Tucson General Hospital, hosting foreign exchange students, and the Presbyterian Women's Club. Prior to living in Tucson, Imogene lived in Lancaster, Ohio where she was active in the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Salvation Army and her church. Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; she is survived by her sister, Shirley Priest; son, Byron; daughter-in-law, Linda; daughter, Mary Lou Charlton; son-in-law, Skip Charlton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Imogene is also survived by many life-long friends. Services to honor and celebrate the life of Imogene Stucky will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brings Funeral Home, 236 S. Scott on Monday, August 28. Burial will be at the MRE Cemetery in Berne, Indiana. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the family plot. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Music Department.