In memoriam: Funeral notices, July 4, 2021

COLLINS, Maxine L. Quandt

90, passed away June 27, 2021. She leaves behind her husband, Tom; children, Terry (Rachel) Gruenenfelder, David (Wyndy) Quandt and Amy (Ron) Bertrand; grandchildren, Vanessa, Justin, Marley, Zack and Adam. She was preceded in death by her grandson, John. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 East Broadway Blvd.

HULL, John R. and Diana L.

Best Friends Forever Together

JOHN reunited with his beloved Diana and his Savior Jesus Christ June 14, 2021. Born on September 7, 1969 in Memphis, TN. Survived by parents, Ron and Gail Hull. The family moved to Tucson 1980. Graduated Grace Christian School, Palo Verde Christian High School '88 and UofA class of '92.

DIANA began her eternal life with her Heavenly Father December 20, 2020. Born on September 30, 1968 in Plattsburg, NY. Survived by parents, Captain USAF (Ret) Jack and Julia Tilley. Graduated 1986 from Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, NH. Completed her Dental Assistant at Pease AFB. The family moved to Tucson 1987. Attended PCC while working as a dental assistant.

John and Diana married December 17, 1994 at Northminster Presbyterian. She joined him while he served in Kodiak, Alaska with the US Coast Guard 1993-1997. Retiring after 22 years as a Finance Manager with Raytheon he enjoyed being outdoors as a marshall at Lowes Ventana Golf Club. Diana served the family and volunteered at Desert Christian Schools.

They were loving cherishing parents of Julia Rosson (Zachary), Austin and Gage Hull. Diana is also survived by sisters, Debra Pulido (Roy) and Sandra Montanez (Mitch) along with John's surviving sister, Sarah Vidal (Carlo) who lovingly cared for both of them in their final days; five nieces, four nephews and many precious g-nieces and nephews. Celebration of life will be held at Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

LITEL, James Kennedy

James Kennedy Litel was born on July 8, 1937 in Mexico, Missouri. He passed away in Tucson, Arizona on May 28, 2021. Jim joined his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Olga Otero Litel, in heaven. Jim, as family and friends called him, passed peacefully in his sleep. Jim lived a life devoted to God, his family and his community.

Jim's faith was his most important source of inspiration. He was a devout Catholic and served the Church throughout his entire life. At the core of his life were extraordinary values of giving and serving. Jim made everyone he encountered feel loved, cared for and respected.

His love for Tucson led him to serve the community through several organizations including National Guard, Boy Scouts of America, Knights of Columbus, Community Food Bank, Tucson Bicentennial Celebration and the Catholic Church. Jim worked as a banker, owned a small business and retired as a Financial Advisor for Pima College.

Jim and Olga had three children, Janice Litel Marley (Ed Marley), James Martin Litel (Janelle Litel), John Fernando Litel (Alexa Litel). His devotion to his family and strong marriage to Olga served as a positive influence on many people in his life. As a father, Jim instilled his ever-present values of compassion, kindness, humility and determination. Jim was blessed with five grandchildren, Aaron Marley, Elyssa Marley (Janice and Ed Marley), Janae Nel Litel (James and Janelle Litel), Liam Joseph Litel, Donovan Lee Litel (John and Alexa Litel). His grandchildren became an important part of his life and he enjoyed being with them, learning from them and entertaining them. As a husband, Jim often referred to his dear wife Olga as his "soul mate" and he always relied on their love to help celebrate the good times and endure the challenges that life presented.

Jim's humility, quiet nature and calm presence granted him the opportunity to positively touch many lives. His compassion, empathy and desire to serve others allowed him to find personal happiness and understand his role in all of our lives. His solid values, unconditional love and caring nature inspired many and his legacy of love will forever light the way for his family.

Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ.

MARTY, Shannan

Passed away peacefully at her home in Tucson, Arizona on June 25, 2021 surrounded by her husband and two sons after a battle with brain cancer. She was 63 years old. Shannan was born in Albuquerque, NM and grew up in Chambers, Arizona with her niece Tracee and nephew Marty on and near the Navajo Indian Reservation.

In her youth, Shannan was heavily involved in 4H and the recipient of a 4H scholarship to attend college at the University of Arizona. In college, Shannan was elected to be a Student Regent. She received both a BS and a Juris Doctor degree from the UofA.

While in college she co-founded Tracer Research Corporation, an international underground tank and pipeline leak detection company that had offices worldwide. Her company received the Copper Cactus Award for the Best Place to Work in Pima County and in 2011 Shannan was named a Tucson Women of Influence. She eventually sold Tracer Research to a Fortune 100 company and began flipping houses and working in real estate.

However, her true passion was in giving back to the community and environmental conservation. Shannan loved the Gulf of California and the Sonoran Desert region. Shannan was an avid scuba diver with thousands of logged dives and explored the Sea of Cortez for several decades. She was co-founder and past President of the Sonoran Sea Aquarium which was part of the original Rio Nuevo plan. The aquarium found a permanent home as the Warden Aquarium at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. Shannan served on the Board of Directors of the Tucson Botanical Gardens and as a Trustee for the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. She spent many years as a Desert Angel promoting startup companies. Shannan was a longtime member and Past President of the Old Pueblo Rotary Club, responsible for many projects over the years to benefit the community. In 2020, Shannan was inducted into the 4H Hall of Fame.

Shannan was also passionate about travel. She would find last minute travel deals to different parts of the world and taught her family how to travel abroad for 10 days out of a carry-on bag. She loved museums and loved learning about new places.

Shannan is survived by her husband Chris; sons, JW & Wyatt, with whom she shared with her former spouse Glenn (Martha), and stepdaughters, Leslie & Lindsay (Nate); granddaughters, siblings Lurleene, Mickey, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her dog Rubicon.

Shannan was one of the rare ones that was constantly accomplishing good things and enjoying life to the fullest - and, making sure the rest of us did too - which made her a blessing to all of us.

A memorial will be held in the near future. Please contact the family for details. In lieu of flowers, Shannan, and her family request consideration of a donation to the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET.

PINTER, Duane Leo

75, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021.

Duane was a loyal friend, a loyal husband, and the greatest father a child could ask for. He served our country in the United States Coast Guard and was a Vietnam War Veteran. During his working career, he was an electrical engineer and the owner of two engineering firms. He later went on to work around the world for various mining companies. He enjoyed woodworking, firearms, and riding motorcycles. He was also a long time Mason and Shriner.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Maria E. Pinter; father and mother, Herman and Marie Pinter; sisters, Wilma and Patricia and his brother, Herman.

Duane leaves behind his wife, Diane Evans; children, Mike Schultz (Arenda), Michele Rodriquez (Monty), Duke Pinter (Jennyne), Duane Pinter (Megan); grandchildren, Michael and Austin Schultz, Sidnee Rodriguez, Maria S. Pinter, Owen, Esme and Will Pinter; sister, Velma Oliver; brothers, Bill and Warren Pinter.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at Faith Community Church, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

"Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again,

and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy

away from you."

-John 16:22

REIDY, James B. Jr.

92 passed away on June 24, 2021. He was a long-time resident of Santa Monica and an active member of the Santa Monica Rotary Club. He was proud to serve his country as a United States Marine and was a member of "E"asy Company Tucson Detachment.

He served on numerous Santa Monica Boards and Commissions and as member of the California Coastal Commission. In 1960 he was the recipient of the Santa Monica Distinguish Service award and in 1961 was selected by the California Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the Five Outstanding Young Men in California. He was elected to the Santa Monica City Council where he served as Mayor Pro Tem.

In 1955 he joined IBM where he remained for 17-years and subsequently became Professor of Computer Science at Pierce College.

A 1955 graduate of the University of Arizona where he was recently honored by the Eller College of Management when they named their new School the Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy.

He is survived by Virginia, his wife of 70 years; by two sisters, Catherine (Jay) McCall and Roxana (Richard) Johnson, and a brother, Patrick (Joy) Reidy all of Tucson, AZ and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. St. Mark's Catholic Church, 2727 W. Tangerine Rd. Oro Valley, AZ after which Jim will be interred at Holy Hope Cemetery on N. Oracle.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity, if you'd like.

A Memorial Service will be held in Santa Monica later. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel.

ZIEGLER, Lawrence Lee P.E.

Born 1931 in Iowa to Irene and Wayne Ziegler. Raised in Iowa for 11 years, then relocated to Phoenix in 1942. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He married Betty Dalmont of Carlsbad, NM in 1957. After they married, they choose to reside in Tucson. He Graduated from the U of A, class of 1960, with a BS in Civile Engineering. He is survived by Betty his loving wife for 63 happy years and their sons, Mark, Ross, Wade, and their families. On June 25, 2021 he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorial Service will be held at Vistoso Funeral Home on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.