In memoriam: Funeral notices, March 12, 2023

61, passed on January 23, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1961, in Austin, Texas, and raised in Tucson. He retired from the construction industry in sales. Danny was a member of the Minnesota Vikings Fan Club of Austin and was also a member of the Christian Life Austin Church. Danny was a wonderful grandfather, funny and loving. He was supportive and caring to anyone who came in contact with him. Danny is survived by 2 daughters, Daniella and Maritza; 2 sisters, Ana and Connie; 3 brothers, Patrick, William and Joe; 1 half-sister, Donna; 2 grandchildren, Benjamin and Alexandria; and also, his ex-wife, Carol. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunrise Chapel, located at 8421 East Wrightstown Road in Tucson. Rev. Ethan McCardell will be officiating. Arrangements by AVENIDAS CREMATION AND BURIAL.

Agnes Virginia Angulo-Nieto went home to the Lord on March 7, 2023, at age 93. She is survived by her daughters Kathy (Frank), Mary Anne (Bill), Jeani (Lee) and her son Gabriel. Reunited with daughter Susie, son Stephen, 1st husband John Angulo, and 2nd husband Syd Nieto. Grandma to 8 grandchildren and Gigi to 6 great-grandchildren. Mom was a longtime US Postal Service employee of 30 years and a loyal friend to many. Funeral service will be held Wed., March 15 at 10:00a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, Mom requested donations be made to the Leukemia Society.  Arrangements by Brings Broadway Chapel. 

Elda died Friday, March 3, 2023, at home with her two children at her bedside. The daughter of Francisco Morales and Beatriz Zepeda de Morales, Elda, born in 1924, was a direct descendant of José Ignacio Moraga, commander of the Spanish Presidio of Tucson in 1791. Her mother belonged to the Zepeda-Suastegui family, some of the earliest Europeans in this area. José Joaquín Moraga, the commander's younger brother, was the ensign under De Anza who founded San Francisco, California. The commander's son was the last presidio commander of Tubac. Elda's father belonged to the earliest families of Sonora when it was New Spain. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William P. DuPont; her first husband, Richard Peyron (battle casualty WWII); her sister, Alfia Hutchison and her brother, Oscar Morales. She is survived by her children, Toni DuPont-Morales PhD and Bill DuPont (Denise); her granddaughters, Tanja Williamson PhD (Jeff), Maya Leggett MD, and Alex DuPont and her great-grandchildren, Avery and Eliana Williamson, and Jackson and Beckett Hess, as well as her sibling, Herman Morales, and extended family and friends. Elda retired from the Pima County Assessor's Office in 1989. Her love of family, dancing, travel, and hats are her legacy. Donations requested to Smile Train for children with clefts. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m., all at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E Lee St., Tucson, AZ 85719. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

While angels are joyous to receive him, the living mourn the loss of David Warren Hurley.  Dave left us on February 21, 2023, at age 84, from infection, and heart and kidney issues.  Dave was an American original, born in Chicago in 1938 the eldest of 3 children to Warren Hurley, a telephone company employee, and Jane, a homemaker. He was a graduate of Morgan Park High School. Upon graduation, in 1956, he enlisted in the Navy, served until 1960 on the USS Finch DER-328, and was stationed in Seattle, WA and Hawaii.  At the time of enlistment, he married Mina and had 3 sons—Brian, Scott and Steven.  After his discharge, he settled in Tucson, near his parents, and started a 37-year career with Tucson Electric Power, ending as a high voltage troubleman. He joked that TEP had built a special building just to house his human resource files. To needle a boss that bragged about being a military Colonel, Dave started wearing a General's silver stars on his lapel, infuriating his thin-skinned boss, and resulting in more disciplinary action. From then on, he was notoriously known at TEP as "the General".  Before the sun came up, he worked two crossword puzzles and read the obits, only to see if he knew anyone mentioned (maybe he is reading this one). He was a Scout leader, long-time president of the TEP Retirees Club, and a karate instructor until a fall from a TEP pole shattered his elbow. Post-retirement from TEP, he worked as a landscaper & part-time electrician. After his first divorce, he went on to marry and divorce two more times and raise two more step-families. Dave loved God and was a devoted fan of John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, DJT and westerns. He had a charismatic personality, could make a joke out of anything, always had to be the center of attention, was quick-witted with a clever and cutting (often profane) response, and, while people either loved him or otherwise, everyone respected him. David is preceded in death by his parents and ex-wives, Mina & Judy, and dear friend Jim Bowler. He is survived by his brother Richard (Yvonne) of Phoenix, sister Careen Heinze and niece Jennifer Privitera of Peoria, nephews Allen (Deborah) Heinze of Saratoga Springs,UT and Ryan (Heather) Hurley of Gilbert, sons Brian (April) Hurley & Steven (Jennifer) Hurley and grandson David Wattle, all of Tucson, son Scott (Chris) Hurley of Evans,CO,  ex-wife Yvette Hurley of Tucson, step-children, Allan Grove of HI, Brian & Craig Grove, Amy Grove & Isabella Laos of Tucson, Fritz Laos of Virginia Beach,VA, step-granddaughter Cassie Grove of Tucson and god-daughter Tracy Bowler of Alma,KS.  He was a precious friend to many, an unforgettable character to others, and enjoyed meeting up with buddies and talking about old times. Rest in peace, dearest Dave.  Come and reminisce about Dave, as we gather in his memory (appetizers & cash bar) at the BPO Elks, 615 S. Pantano, Tucson, on April 8, 2023, from 3 to 8 pm.  No other services have been planned at this time.

Joan Wilson Thompson Norvelle Joan was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 14, 1939 and passed away on March 6. 2023. She was a graduate of Fair Park High School, Centenary College, LSU and earned a PhD from the University of Arizona in accounting. For twenty years she taught accounting at the University. After retirement, she began a second career as a certified fraud examiner which lasted ten years. Joan and her associate, Richard Nossen, worked on cases of white-collar crime and money laundering, coining the term "forensic accounting.' They also published a book on this subject, as well as giving seminars to the FBI and other law enforcement agencies throughout the USA on how to prosecute this kind of crime. Joan was an avid reader, and an ardent fan of the NFL. Her other big interest was world travel and she visited over fifty countries, including a trip to Indonesia to see the Komodo Dragons. She is predeceased by her first husband, Larry C. Thompson and her son, Cole Thompson. She is survived by a brother, Jeff Rowe and a sister, Jill Bowman, as well as many nieces and nephews Per her request, no services will be held.

Our beloved cousin, Kay, 75, of Tucson, AZ passed away on March 5, 2023.  Kay was born in Twin Falls, ID on Dec 17, 1947, to Glenn and Fern Raffensparger.  Later the family moved to SW Minneapolis, MN where Kay grew up and graduated from Southwest High School in 1965.  She had a successful career in insurance with Alexander & Alexander in MN, and later with Koty Leavitt Insurance in AZ until retirement. She had a passion for college basketball and enjoyed bowling, tennis, and racquetball.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Scott. Her family would like to thank Peppi's House for their compassionate care. No services planned.

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Hugh Allen Smith, MD on February 18, 2023. Born to Helen and Harold Smith in Melrose Park, IL on October 7, 1927, his long life was filled with love, family, and adventure. He grew up in IL, attended the University of IL and served in the US Army in El Paso, TX. He attended Northwestern University Medical School where he met his beautiful wife of 72 years, Jane Ellen Cotts Smith. They were married in Chicago, July 21, 1950. Dr. Smith was an obstetrician and gynecologist who helped bring more than 6,000 babies into this world. Hugh and Jane started life together in Chicago where he worked at the Chicago Maternity Center. Later, they lived in Wichita, KS, where he served as a captain in the US Air Force, Greeley, CO, where he worked at Weld County Hospital, and Elmhurst, IL, where the bulk of his Broadview-based practice was at Westlake Community Hospital. After enjoying Tucson as "snowbirds," they relocated full time in 1997. Over the years, Hugh took his family on amazing adventures, including rafting the Colorado River, driving the Alcan Highway to Alaska, and crossing the Kansas prairie in a covered wagon. He was proud of his ability to send his four children to college and expand that education with diverse travel and cultural experiences. Hugh and Jane traveled the world, always making a point to learn about the people and places they visited. They hiked Machu Picchu and the Milford Track, snorkeled at the Galapagos Islands, explored the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and "cruised" the Hebrides Islands on a converted fishing boat, to name just a few of their remarkable trips. As a volunteer, Dr. Smith touched many lives through Rotary Club and the Stephen Ministry. He shared his gift of music singing in his church choir and entertaining his family with a terrific repertoire of silly songs. He is remembered by his friends, family, and caregivers for his abiding interest in them as people, as well as his storytelling and boundless sense of humor, things he passed down through the generations. Hugh and Jane "adopted" a cabin at the YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park, CO), a place they each visited with their families as children. They shared their love of the Rocky Mountains with their children, continuing the tradition of staying at the Y, gathering with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for family reunions. Hugh and Jane attended the most recent family reunion in July of 2022. Their cabin, Ghostrider (named for "their" song), served as a summer home where they enjoyed visits with friends and family. Hugh is survived by his wife, Jane Ellen Cotts Smith; children, Gerritt Smith (Debra), Lisa Fox (Darrell), Kimberly Otero (Walter), and Wendy Meluch (Ray); grandchildren, Andy Smith (Marina), Ryan Smith (Christine), Gabriel Smith (Ashley), Abigail Fox (Nick), Benjamin Fox (Gabrielle), AnnaRose Otero Colvert (Dustin), Allen Otero, Beata Meluch, Forrest Meluch, Suzanne Cox (Josh), Brett Winger (Bridget), Scott Otero, and Raymond Otero; 22 great-grandchildren, sister, Marilyn Steele (Howard) and brother-in-law, William Cotts, MD. He is predeceased by daughter-in-law, Sara Ann Smith and grandson, Mark Damon Otero. Hugh ("that's Hug, with an H") is greatly missed. As he would say, "Have a good day and that's an order not a suggestion!" A service will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational Church located at 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 to 12:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the YMCA of the Rockies, chapel programs or Dorsey Museum, or the Casas Adobe Congregational Church music program. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

  Ann Tousley, 77, died peacefully at home March 3, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Eastern Washington, Ann grew up in Pullman where she developed an appreciation of classical music, modern theater and excelled athletically, becoming the Washington State swimming champion in the 100 and 200 butterfly.   Ann graduated from Northwestern University in 1967 with a degree in journalism and worked as a free lance journalist for many years. After working as a correspondent for Commerce Clearing House for three years, she left Chicago for Tucson in October 1970 where she worked as a waitress and went back to school, earning a Master's Degree from the University of Arizona. Finally in 1986 Ann was forced into looking for a real job, and was hired as adjunct faculty in writing at Pima Community College while continuing to work as a waitress. In 1989 she began teaching full time for a career spanning almost 30 years. In 2006, Ann received the Outstanding Faculty Award for PCC.   While in her 50's, Ann, an avid hiker, took up backpacking and did several trails in the Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona. After retirement in 2014, Ann traveled extensively, with a special fondness for South America. As a human rights advocate, she became involved in work for the Democratic Party. She was also active in Freethought Arizona, a group of people with secular, atheist and agnostic beliefs who advocate for the separation of church and state.   Ann was a generous person with a good sense of humor, especially capable of laughing at her own failures and seeing the positive side during crises.   Although there will be no services according to her directions, donations can be made in her name to ACLU Arizona Foundation.

Thomas George Unger, December 7, 1947 - February 15, 2023   Thomas G. Unger, age 75, a kind, friendly, giving soul of Tucson, Arizona was born in Chicago, IL, to loving parents George Paul Unger and Nancy Ann (Foley) Unger who preceded him in death. Dear brother of Barbara, Daniel (the late Nancy), James (the late Elaine), Mary (Bob), and the late George Michael. Beloved husband of Virginia Elmgren "Lee" Unger. Loving and proud father of Krista Unger, Alexander Unger and wife Dr. Emily Moeller. Cherished Grandpa of Calvin Unger. Loved brother-in-law of Susan, Robert, Gail, and Bob. Dear cousin of Jeannette, Winnie and more. Grateful for esteemed colleagues. Loving uncle, neighbor, and friend to many. Tom valiantly fought esophageal cancer and was thankful for everyone's love, thoughts, prayers, comfort, and support. Tom leaves many beloved friends including past schoolmates from grammar school through college. Tom, once an altar boy, attended St. Genevieve Catholic School, Chicago, IL and Fenwick High School, Oak Park, IL. After his family moved to Morton Grove he graduated from Notre Dame College Prep, Niles, IL, 1965, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1972. A Realtor with Butera Trust since c. 1976, Tom became a Broker in 1980. Following in the footsteps of mentors Ruth and Nick Butera, co-founders of Butera Trust, Tom subsequently became President-Broker of Butera Real Estate, Inc. in 1984. Tom thrived working in many facets of real estate including residential, commercial, land, property management, and development including Santa Fe Park in Tucson. Tom enjoyed his clients and colleagues, making many treasured friends. Butera Real Estate, Inc. will remain in business thanks to Tom's mentoring. As an avid tennis player and golfer, Tom made many more dear, lifelong friends. Tom loved the camaraderie of golf outings and trips with his Buddies. Tom's willingness to help organize charity golf tournaments contributed to raising funds for schools and the Tucson Optimist Club. As a member of the Tucson Optimist Club since 1978, having served as President and in other capacities, Tom lived by the Optimist Creed.  Tom's volunteerism was dedicated to the mission "By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves." Over the years Tom was grateful for cherished friendships with fellow Optimists and their families. To honor Tom's wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Please celebrate Tom's memory with joy in your hearts for a life well lived, forever loved, and dearly missed. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent in Tom's memory to your favorite charity or to the Tucson Optimist Club 6581 E. Via Algardi Tucson, AZ 85750. Thank you.