In memoriam: Funeral notices, February 6, 2022

Hibner Bailey, Jane

Janet Ruth Williamson Mason Hibner Bailey died January 31, 2022, just shy of her 99th birthday. To her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Jane embodied strength, beauty, poise, loyalty, and love. At Jane's home, you could always expect the best of everything: endless hugs and kisses, guidance, stories, laughs and giggles, cookies, pies and wonderful memories. She will be greatly missed.

Jane was born in Montclair, N.J. on February 1, 1923 to Laura and Stanley Williamson. An adventurer at heart, Stanley soon moved his young family out west settling in Tucson. Jane attended Tucson schools from Kindergarten at Sam Hughes Elementary, Mansfeld Junior High, and Tucson High where she made friendships that lasted a lifetime. After graduating high school in 1940, she attended the University of Arizona and was affiliated with Kappa Alpha Theta. Jane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1944 and taught school for a short time. Jane then ventured to California where she met and married Elmer Alfred Mason. They shared a wonderful life there, purchasing a home in Burbank and rejoicing in their four children. Widowed in 1957, Jane returned to Tucson to raise the children near family and friends.

Jane stayed busy providing her children a wonderful life. In her free time, she enjoyed volunteer work, first as a member of T.M.C. Auxiliary. She then joined St. Michael and All Angels Altar Guild, Assistance League of Tucson, and later, Meals on Wheels. She also served on the Kappa Alpha Theta Corporation Board for many years.

In 1970, Jane married Clayton Hibner, a local dentist. In their 20 years together, they enjoyed gardening, playing tennis and spending time with family. In 1993, Jane married James Bailey, an adventure seeker and private pilot. In their five years together, they traveled the world, exploring Europe, Australia and the Hawaiian Islands among other places. Widowed three times in total, Jane persevered and vowed to accept the things she could not change.

A long-time member of Tucson Country Club, Tucson Desert Club, and Patio Garden Club, Jane shared her father's belief that Tucson was "God's Country" and always enjoyed her life here. She loved dancing, tennis and bridge, but most of all, she loved to assemble her large family for holiday festivities and her chocolate cream pie.

Jane is survived by her children, Stephen (Aida) Mason, Michael (Ann) Mason, Pamela (Ted) Mason, and J. Scott (Barbara) Mason, as well as her stepchildren, Richard (Tavi) Hibner, Catherine (David) Boscacci, Ann (Bill) Fait, James (Vikki) Bailey, and Virginia (Fred) Arbogast, and nieces and nephew, Peter (Danna) Williamson, Susan Watson, and Sallie Taylor. She is also survived by the grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were such a special part of her life.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Road, Tucson.

BAKER, Bill

Passed away, January 18, 2022, he was born in Tucson, graduate of Pueblo HS 1963, poll vaulter, brothers, John, Jimmy, Greg; sisters, Libby, Chris and Jolene; parents, John and Clara Baker; son, Dan Shannon; daughter, Theresa Lynn. He lived in Carson City, NV.

Cardenas, Carmen

Carmen Cardenas passed away peacefully at her home on January 29, 2022 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her family. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on September 26, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor; her son, Michael; her brothers, Carlos and Oscar and sister, Linda. She leaves behind her brothers, Lorenzo (Nona), Louie (Molly), Frank (Nita), and Gilbert (Cynthia); daughters, Becky (David) and Angela; sons, Victor and Alex; grandson, Daniel; granddaughters, Victoria (Joseph), Maria (Taylor), Angelica (Aaron), Isabella, Gabriella and Sarah; many nephews and nieces and a great-grandson due in July. Carmen was a strong and loving person. She was a generous kind soul. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be missed dearly. We would like to extend a special thank you to her wonderful caregivers "Lala" and Laiza. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL University Chapel.

Viewing will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 338 W. University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85705 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mass will conducted at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Holy Hope Cemetery, Mausoleum, 3555 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705.

CRAIG, Herman Lee, Jr.

passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022. Herman was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Virginia Ann Craig. Herman is survived by his two children, Patricia Craig Morrison and Kenneth (Yolanda) Craig. Herman also leaves six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, five nieces, nine nephews and dozens of cousins in Texas and Arizona. Hermen was bornin Gilmer Texas on July 10, 1927. He was 94 when he passed. Herman was a veteran. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at West Pointe and was in the US Cavalry and later became a Buffalo soldier. Herman retired from the State of Arizona and then joined his wife in their very successful family business. Final services will be privately per Mr. Craig's request. He will be interred along with family at South Lawn Cemetery.

Dickey, Randee Mur

Randee came into the world on February 14, 1949. It was fitting that she was born on Valentine's Day, considering all the love and care she gave throughout her almost-73 years, to family, friends, and others who came into her orbit.

Her beloved parents, Albert and Florence Mur, relocated the family from Pennsylvania to Tucson, AZ in 1960. Randee and her younger sister, Leslie, were also blessed to have their much loved grandmother, Sarah Rubenstein, living with them.

Randee attended Doolan Junior High and graduated from Rincon High School in 1966. She attended the University of Arizona, where she earned her BA in 1970, and M.Ed in 1972. She taught at Cholla High School for 10 years.

In 1982, Randee accepted an opportunity with IBM Corporation to join their Human Resources organization, at their Tucson-based product development lab and manufacturing facility. Several years later, she met her future life partner, Larry Dickey; they were married in Tucson, on June 15, 1990. They transferred with IBM to the Washington, DC area, and made their home first in Bethesda, and later in Gaithersburg, MD. When Randee's division was acquired by Lockheed Martin, she continued her successful leadership career there, until her retirement in 2010.

While Randee had loved her time in the DC area, she was ecstatic to return to her family and friends in Tucson. She made her home there with Larry for the next 11 years, where she enjoyed walking in the desert, cooking, gardening, and cultural activities. She also greatly enjoyed her continued travels with Larry across the US, Europe, Central America, and South America.

In 'retirement,' Randee brought her energy and passion to several causes and organizations as a volunteer. Her most fulfilling work was with Tucson Unified School District's Reading Seed Program. With compassion, creativity, determination, and joy, she helped countless children improve their vocabulary and reading skills - and in turn, their self-confidence and pride.

With grace and courage, Randee battled a rare and deadly form of cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), starting at age 32. After receiving treatments for several recurrences, she went into remission for 14 years, albeit with permanent complications from her extensive surgeries. Randee adapted, and didn't allow the complications to prevent her from living a full and active life.

Sadly, the cancer returned in late 2019. Despite the risks of another major surgery, Randee made the decision to proceed. The complications took a much greater toll on her body this time, but her optimism and will to live remained strong. She was determined to last at least until the birth of her grandniece, Mia Faye, in January 2021. Randee survived another year, during which she took delight in getting to know Mia. She was so grateful for that, as she was for the extra time she had with her husband and family.

Randee joined the ranks of the angels on January 25, 2022. She may have left us a few weeks shy of Valentine's Day, but her spirit of love and kindness will stay with us. Randee will be missed by her loving husband, Larry; daughter, Janet Mellinger (Brad); sister, Leslie Tinker; nephew, Chas Tinker (Lauren); grandniece, Mia Faye Tinker; grandchildren: David Chambers, Brad Haymaker (Shana), Taylor Haymaker (Brittany), and Levi Haymaker (Chelsea); many cousins, and countless friends. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Roger Tinker.

Arrangements are being handled by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. A celebration of life will be scheduled at the convenience of the family. For those who wish, donations can be made in Randee's honor to any of the following:

Paul H. Sugarbaker, MD

Foundation for Applied Research in Gastrointestinal Oncology (FARGO)

3629 Fulton St. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Donation Brochure: https://www.sugarbakeroncology.com/fargo/

University of Arizona Cancer Center

Online: https://give.uafoundation.org/cancer-center

By check: 1515 N Campbell Ave, PO Box 245024, Tucson, AZ 85724-5018

Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary

Online: http://www.hermitagecatshelter.org

By check: 5278 E 21st St, Tucson AZ 85711

Gaskill, PhD, Jack D.

Professor Emeritus,

University of Arizona

Jack D. Gaskill, age 86, Professor Emeritus of Optical Engineering at the University of Arizona, died peacefully in his sleep January 24, 2022 after a long illness. Jack was born December 9, 1935 in Larimer County, CO, the second oldest of four sons of Margaret and John Gaskill. He graduated from Ft. Collins High School in 1953 earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University in 1957 and, as an ROTC graduate, received his military commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He received his PhD from Stanford University in 1968.

Between earning his BS and PhD, he was employed in Scottsdale, AZ at Motorola as an electronic engineer and entered the US Air Force where he became a classroom instructor and flight instructor at Vance Air Force Base. He received an honorable discharge in 1963 then after graduating from Stanford, was hired by the University of Arizona as a faculty member in the new Optical Sciences Center (OSC). In 1973 Dr. Gaskill was appointed as Associate Director of Academic Affairs which he kept until 1993. In this position Jack was responsible for founding the Industrial Affiliates Program in 1980 and leading the effort, along with the OSC director, to establish an undergraduate program.

Jack was an authority in the field of Fourier Optics and authored a textbook Linear Systems, Fourier Transforms, and Optics. He was a dedicated teacher and took personal interest in following his former students in their careers. He had a great sense of humor and was known as an entertaining teacher. He served on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Optical and Photonics Engineers (SPIE), was editor of their international journal for five years, and served as their president in 1986. He continued teaching at their annual international meetings for several years after his retirement in 1999.

Jack's amazing work ethic started at an early age as he would recall delivering the Denver Post on horseback during a blizzard when a teenager. Outside of work, he served on the Tucson Bicycle Safety Committee, rode 7 times in the Tour de Tucson, was an avid skier, billiards player, and played bridge with family and friends. He scheduled competitive events for his students and entertained his new students with a dinner every fall. He is remembered by friends and neighbors in Tucson, Pinetop, and Marana as a friendly guy who always had a joke to tell.

Dr. Gaskill was pre-deceased by his youngest brother, William Gaskill. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra; her daughters, Dr. Margaret Scott, Teresa Wollgast, and Melinda Wohl, their children, and a great-grandson. He is also survived by his brothers, Dr. Richard Gaskill (Kathleen) of Los Gatos, CA, Dr. Robert Gaskill (Phyllis) of Highland Ranch, CO, daughters Carolyn Ower (Robert) of Cortez, CO, Dr. Cynthia Gaskill of Fairplay, CO., three grandchildren, two great-granddaughters, nine nieces and seven cousins.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of Beehive Assisted Living and Casa De La Luz Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to UA Wyant College of Optical Sciences- Gaskill Scholarship Fund. To make a gift online go to www.optics.edu , select "Make A Gift" in the "Other" section and indicate Gaskill Scholarship. To mail in a contribution please make check to University of Arizona - Gaskill Scholarship Fund and mail to: UA Wyant College of Optical Sciences Attn Kaye Rowan, Development, 1630 E. University Blvd., Tucson, Az 85721-0094.

A Celebration Of Life service will be held at the U of AZ at a date yet to be determined.

Geddes, Janet

Janet of Tucson and longtime resident of Show Low and Snowflake, passed away January 17, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 1, 1945. Jan is survived by her only brother, Michael F. Geddes (Sheila); four children, Naima Schuller (Rick), Noe Flores, Stasia Flores-Begley, and Talitha Gilmore (Anthony). She was a grandmother to five grandsons and one granddaughter, Shadrach, Sylas, Ien, Jerrika, Desmond, and Benjamin.

There will be a Memorial at Tucson Botanical Gardens on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Please visit https://everloved.com/life-of/janet-geddes/

Goedecke, Ronald Leroy "Lee"

DO

R. Lee Goedecke, DO was 84 years old when he passed away on January 13, 2022 peacefully from complications of triple bypass surgery at his daughter's home. He was surrounded by his children and some of his grandchildren.

He was born on October 21, 1937 to Mabel Hubbard and Walter Goedecke in Rochester, Michigan. After graduating from Rochester High School, he went to Hillsdale College and then Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He married Nancy Thayer and upon graduation moved his family to Tucson for his internship in Family Medicine.

Nancy and Lee had five children, Paul (Imelda), Leanne, Mark, David and Marianne. He interned at Tucson General Hospital which was the only Osteopathic Hospital at the time.

He later married Diane Sarno Murray and they had one daughter, Leah, and he was stepdad to Liam and Alicia.

He was an avid UofA football and basketball fan, loved College sports and hunting with his sons and bother Walt who predeceased him last year.

He was a member of Sunrise Rotary club, and flew his small plane to Mexico to bring toys and clothing to an orphanage in San Carlos, Guymas, Sonora. He volunteered at a Medical clinic in Rocky point and precepted many medical students at his office on Prince and Flowing Wells for over 40 years. He did home births and hospital births for many years and delivered many babies and their babies. He and his first wife Nancy did much to promote breastfeeding.

He loved the beach, deep sea fishing, spending time with his children and grandchildren and traveling the world.

He is survived by his children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also, nieces, nephews and both wives.

He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kind and loving heart, wonderful bed side manner and great back rubs.

No services scheduled at this time. Donations can be made to Tucson Osteopathic Foundation in his name.

Hallowell, Elinor

Elinor Lamont (Anderson-Bell) Hallowell, of Tucson, AZ and North Haven, ME, died January 29, 2022 at home in Tucson at the age of 86. When asked "what do you do?" Elinor would smile and reply with pride: "I DO friends and family." In reality, she did far more. The mission statement of her favorite botanical garden could easily have been Elinor's own: "to enrich people's lives by connecting them with the wonders of nature, art and culture . . and inspire wise stewardship of the natural world."

Elinor was the daughter of Elinor and Thomas Lamont, Partner at JP Morgan and the granddaughter of Florence and Thomas Lamont, Sr. Partner at JP Morgan. Elinor, raised in Manhattan and Syosset, attended the Brearly School and graduated from Milton Academy in 1953 and Barnard College in 1958. She studied acting in Boston and thrilled audiences at the Cambridge Revels and North Haven community theater, and toured Europe with the North Shore Chorus.

Elinor summered on North Haven Island in Maine. She loved her North Haven friends, walks, and entertaining: from political fundraisers to the end of season sailing tea. Elinor's beautiful voice will be missed ringing out from her pew by the organ at the North Haven Episcopal Village Church.

Elinor raised her children, Fiona and Andrew, in Cambridge, MA with her first husband Andrew Anderson-Bell, an avid yachtsman and supporter of Plimouth Plantation and Outward Bound's Hurricane Island. Elinor's second marriage, to Gerry Hallowell a fellow Miltonian, brought her to Tucson in 1995. She adopted the Southwest with vigor, finding great birding, serving as President of the Friends of the UofA Libraries, and collecting Native American patriotic art. Elinor's life-long love of gardens led her to become a docent at the Tohono Chul botanical center. Elinor designed gardens at each of her homes to honor their settings and climates. Her El Encanto Tucson garden was awarded the AZ Excellence in Landscaping Award.

Elinor's witty conversation was informed by deep and broad reading. To be her dinner partner was to feel respected, informed, and delighted. This skill made the final years of her life especially cruel, as progressing dementia gradually robbed her of all speech.

Elinor is survived by her husband, Roger "Gerry" H. Hallowell Jr. of Tucson; her children, Fiona Anderson-Bell of North Haven, ME, and Andrew and Lexanne Anderson-Bell of Ipswich, MA and North Haven ME; grandchildren, Annabell and Willem Hurd; stepchildren, Roger H. and Benedicte Hallowell III, Rosa Hallowell and Mark Stein, Charles Hallowell and Flora Grubb, and Nicholas Hallowell and Audrey Knox; as well as seven step-grandchildren, Penrose, Rory, Elias, Mathilda and Felix Hallowell and Elizah and Lucia Stein. Sandy, her Portuguese waterdog, will continue to guard her bedside with pride.

Elinor was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas Lamont, lost in WW II; Time Magazine writer Lansing Lamont; and HUD official Ted Lamont. Extraordinary aides from Bayada cared for Elinor in her final chapter. Their compassion ensured her dignity with grace and good humor.

Elinor will be honored at gatherings in Tucson in February and on North Haven Island this summer. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel (Tucson) will post details as they become available. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Nature Conservancy (Nature.org) or Tohona Chul (Tohonachul.org).

Ingram, William

William "Bill" A. Ingram passed peacefully on January 27, 2022. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Flora Ingram. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Edward Ingram (Lorena) and William Ingram (Laura); his two brothers, Donald and Michael; three grandchildren, Edward Aaron, William Alan and Angelica Nancy; his dear friend and travel companion, Lynn Edwards and the Edwards family; and many close friends, all of whom he loved very much.

Born on September 12, 1939, in New York City, Bill was educated at Yale University and the University of New Hampshire and received his law degree from Boston College Law School. Bill and Flora raised their family in New England while Bill practiced law. They moved to Arizona in the early 90's to be closer to their sons and to get away from the cold winters. Bill traded his three-piece suits for cowboy boots and a horse. He also discovered a new passion in Tucson with the Teach For Friendship Foundation (TFF), a non-profit that he helped establish and led so ably. TFF enriched the lives of so many through the teaching of conversational English abroad, and it enabled Bill to travel and to touch the lives of so many people that shared the same dreams and values as he did. In 2006, Bill was honored to receive the Bell Chime award by the Governor of Hubei Province for his contributions to education and economic growth. Bill will forever be remembered for his kindness, generosity, thoughtful demeanor, his love of reading and his enthusiasm for the arts. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Bill's name. He loved giving to Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT).

Jokipii, Jack (Randy)

Jack Randolph (Randy) Jokipii was born on September 10, 1939 in Ironwood, MI to Toivo Jokipii and Aili Jokipii. Randy passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2022. He was 82 years old.

Randy earned a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD. in Physics from California Institute of Technology. He was a Regents Professor at the University of Arizona where he spent the majority of his professional career. Prior to joining the Lunar & Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona, he was on the faculty at both the University of Chicago and Caltech. Randy was a Fellow of both the American Physical Society and the American Geophysical Union. He was also elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2001.

Randy was a brilliant man who loved to travel. His career as an astrophysicist afforded him some extensive travel all over the world. He was also a loving father and husband. His kindness and dry wit were always adored. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie J. Jokipii, and their first son, Galen A. Jokipii. He leaves behind sons, Eron A. Jokipii and Kevin A. Jokipii.

Services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Lance, Kathryn

Kathryn (KL) Lance passed away January 29, 2022, she was born in the year of the gray pennies and was fortunate to spend most of her childhood in Tucson. From the time she could hold a pencil she wanted to be a writer, and much of her remaining life was devoted to eclectic reading and professional writing.

Her first book, Running for Health and Beauty (1977), the first guide to running for women, sold half a million copies, and was often credited with helping to start the running movement.

Over the course of KL's career, she published sixty books. Her favorites were the three books in The Pandora's Trilogy, a science fiction adventure that she felt encapsulated everything she had ever believed or cared about. The following quote from a review in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, a major science fiction publication, was the culmination of all she had worked for in her many years as a writer.

"Kathryn Lance paints beautiful word-pictures and has a fantastic sense for emotional truth. This is one trilogy that starts good and gets better with each book; Pandora's Promise (the third book) is the best."

In addition to writing, KL was passionate about the natural world, and expressed that love through outdoor activities, including several years as a volunteer at Tohono Chul and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Sadly, KL outlived her parents, younger brother and sister, and her husband, Stuart "Rocko" Herzog. At home, her love was devoted to a myriad of real-life and online friends, and her beloved cats, Tasha and Shala.

Memorial donations may be made to Tohono Chul, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or any organization that honors and cares for animals or people.

MCCARTNEY, Kimberly Ann "Kim"

46, of Oro Valley, AZ, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born in Livingston, NJ, Kim resided in Berkeley Heights, NJ, before relocating to Tucson in 1993. Kim is survived by her beloved Fiancé of many years, Eric Peters; parents, Michael P. and Barbara Ann McCartney; brother, Michael P. McCartney, Jr., his wife, Courtnie, their son, Andrew James; grandmother, Rosemarie T. Stanek and future mother-in-law, Sandi Peters. Kim was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward James and Dorothy Lee McCartney, and grandfather, John Leon Stanek, Jr. Kim and Eric were planning a 2023 destination wedding. Kim graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Sociology Minor. She was working towards a second degree in cyber security from the University of Arizona. Kim worked at American Airlines for 17 years as an International Senior Service Representative and she took pride in being able to assist people after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti so that they could reach their loved ones.

Kim had done volunteer work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate ("CASA") for abused and neglected children. She also did volunteer work at Hospice Family Care.

Kim received the Silver Award from the Girl Scouts of America for organizing care packages to be sent to the U.S. Troops in the first Gulf War. She also received the Gold Award for requesting donations from her community and making all the arrangements so that inner city children could have a "Fun Day in the Country." Because of Kim's big heart, love of dogs and the military, and her concern for abused children, in lieu of flowers, donations in Kim's name may be made to any of the following charities: Friends of PAAC: friendsofpacc.org, Tunnels to Towers Foundation: t2t.org, or Casa de los Niños: casadelosninos.org.

A Visitation will be held at VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mark Catholic Church, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley with an interment to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. For Information call 520-544-2285.

MERRICK, Katherine

On January 9, 2022, after living, and loving, and fighting for 70 years, Katherine Gail Garrels Merrick's extraordinary spirit could no longer be confined to a weakened body.

Kathie was known for deep, compassionate love. She was a caring friend to many, a cherished daughter, a loving sister, a proud aunt, great-aunt, and godmother. She was a devoted mother to Robert (Seran) 38, and Devin 34, whom she raised in the constant knowledge of her unconditional love. She was a passionate and dedicated wife to her best friend, Michael, 70, for 43 years.

She achieved a BA in Sociology and an MA in Child Development from the UofA and spent 30 years advocating for the families of Southern Arizona.

She saw the beauty in everything and the opportunity for empathy and compassion in every event. She shared that powerful love with everyone she knew. Knowing her was a wonderful blessing.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at St. Phillips in the Hills Church with a Celebration of Life lunch following.

Mikelson, Bonnie

Bonnie Mikelson of Tucson passed away on December 29, 2021. Bonnie, born in Anoka Minnesota in 1924 was 97. In 1947 she married Nordin Mikelson (Mike) with whom she celebrated 70 years together. It was always "Bonnie and Mike," always together. On their honeymoon they loaded up the "Old Packard" and headed out to Yellowstone National Park. After several weeks of travels when on the way home, they had to stop at friends to borrow gas money to make it the rest of the way to Minneapolis. This enjoyment of travel and exploring continued throughout their lives together. Mike, a former Marine, joined the Air Force in 1950 and for the two of them moving from base to base every year or two was an exciting adventure and also for the whole family, which now included two kids and a dog. Bonnie worked for Romney Produce and the Tucson Public Schools and after retiring the two traveled the country in their RV exploring and visiting friends and relatives and with Mike golfing and Bonnie doing her many arts and crafts. Bonnie is survived by two children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Good-by to all her friends and workers at Fellowship Square and thanks for all the help and kindness from everyone at Peppi's House. She will join Mike once again as she is interred at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana.

MONTOYA, Mary

We regret to announce the passing of Mary Montoya, 91, of Tucson, Arizona. She passed away on January 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Gilbert. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Stalzer, Kathleen's husband Mark, and their five children. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

POSEY, Virginia B.

passed away at the age of 78, from progressive Multiple Sclerosis with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home in Oro Valley, AZ. She was born in Flint, MI in 1943 to Titus and Victoria (Pardell) Kozlowski. She attended school in Flint, MI and received her Bachelors and PhD at Michigan State University and her Masters at Arizona State University. She was employed by the Arizona Department of Education in the 1970's and 80's as an adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. She spent her life advocating for people with special needs and at-risk populations, proud of her time serving on the Navajo, Hopi, and Apache Reservations. She met her husband, Steve while teaching at the UofA and had her daughter, Amala in 1982. She spent the last 30 years working as a Senior Research Associate for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (C.A.S.A.S.) based in San Diego, CA telecommuting from Oro Valley, AZ. She is survived by her husband, Steve Posey; daughter, Amala Posey-Monk (Bentley) and granddaughters, Geneva and Norah Monk of Lewis, CO. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangement by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

REDDING, Lloyd Junior

Lloyd Junior Redding of Tucson, AZ passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 27, 2022. A longtime resident of Tucson, he was born in Reading, MI to Lloyd and Mary (Dessie) Redding on February 21, 1927. He graduated from Reading High School in 1945 and then served in the Army during World War II.

He married Marilyn Cover in 1947, and they moved to Tucson in 1954. They have been happily married for almost 75 years. Lloyd was a very proud father to Dennis, Sandy, Mike, Janice, Brad, and Mark. Some of the proudest and happiest moments of his life were their births, graduations, weddings, and sporting events. Lloyd worked for Gerber Products for over 30 years and loved having the kids go to work with him.

Lloyd served as an elder and Sunday School teacher in his church, and as PTA president at Corbett Elementary and Naylor Jr. High schools. He was also a Little League coach for Mike, Brad, and Mark's teams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; children, Sandy, Mike (Debbie), Janice, and Mark (Lisa). He is preceded in death by sons, Dennis and Brad (D'etta). He leaves 12 cherished grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church. Service will be live streamed at cpctucsonaz.org.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Celebration of Life fund, Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

RUIZ, Dr. Richard

12/31/1948 - 2/6/2015

Always in our thoughts,

Forever in our hearts.

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You are missed every day.

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In loving memory,

Marie,

Zach, Marina, Dan and Cait

Sanchez, Francisco P.

Francisco P. Sanchez, 57, born in San Francisco, California, passed away on January 18, 2022. The funeral service will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022 at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN, 5401 South Park Avenue.

Frank is preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Puccinelli and his grandmother, Rose Puccinelli.

Frank is survived by his beloved Nora, his two sons, Francisco (Tanisha) and Ruben (Celina) and Nora's two daughters, Elizabeth (Sergio) and Tabitha; his father, Frank Sr. and mom, Linda; his ten grandchildren, Angela, Alyssa, Milo, Sofia, Julian, Levi, Lexoni, Ella, Harper, and Benicio; his brother, Mark (Kara); his sister, Ann Frances McNew and his nephews, Ricky, Mateo and Enrique.

Frank was a Manufacturing Technician Lead and Shop Steward at Raytheon in the Composites factory for more than 20 years for a total of 35 years. He started working at Raytheon in July 21, 1986. Engineers across the Airport Site used Frank as a highly respected resource for information. His strong skills were surrounded by developmental foundations and problem solving. Manufacturing Technicians, WIPS, Custodians, Chemical Handlers, Maintenance Trades, Machinists all implemented Frank's ideas and help, advice or just to have friendly conversation.

Frank joined the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers "Old Pueblo" Local Lodge 933 shortly after hiring into Hughes Aircraft Company in July 1986, Frank was a dedicated Union Leader for over three decades, serving in roles as Shop Steward, Alternate Shop Steward, Executive Board Lay Member and Strike Captain, where Frank served his beloved lodge in the 2006 Strike with Raytheon. Frank coordinated members picket details while working closely with the lodge's Community Services Committee. Frank always put his Membership first! While serving as Shop Stewart Frank and his management team were the model for the Union and Company's mutual pledge to corporate, resolving countless issues at the shop floor lever, always remaining a calm and well-prepared gentleman. Frank is loved by many in his Union and Company and will be missed by all.

Frank enjoyed watching sports, movies, and comedy. Frank also enjoyed collecting VHS and DVD's and CD's, comic books, and sports cards through the years and really enjoyed watching his 49ers play Football. Frank could spend hours listening to music reminiscing on old childhood memories, family, or his teen years mischief.

Frank was a very caring thoughtful person. Frank always made himself available to provide a helping hand or an ear to listen. He was there for anyone in the family that needed him. He loved all of his grandchildren, especially playing with his young granddaughters. Frank will be truly missed by his loving family, co-workers, special friends and all who knew him.

Taylor, Marie S. (Re)

1925 - 2022

Passed away with loved ones by her side, January 24, 2022. Born and raised in Ct., long time Sierra Vista resident. Our Mother was a career Navy wife, mother of four, friend to all. She was accomplished in all that she did, everything done to perfection. Predeceased by her loving husband, Alfred Philip Taylor Jr. Survived by children, John, Jamie, Joel and Jerry. Seven Grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Kay, Irene, Sandra and June; many nieces, nephews and friends. Services: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Burial: Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ.

Tucker, Harry B

Harry B. Tucker

June 12, 1936 - January 16, 2022

With sadness, the family of Harry B. Tucker announce his death on January 16, 2022 in Oro Valley, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

WHALEY, Bill

Our dearly beloved Bill Whaley left us to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022. Bill was born in Tucson, AZ to Bill and Elaine Whaley in September of 1942. Bill attended Sunnyside H.S. where he graduated in 1960. He went to work for Southern Pacific Railroad and was promoted to Assistant and then to Train Master in Phoenix, on to Yuma District, and back to Tucson. Later Bill was owner/manager of the Horseshoe Cafe in Benson and Graham Village RV Park with his wife, Lorene Whaley. Bill was a wonderful man and made friends everywhere he went. Bill has a family that deeply loves him. His wife, Lorene Whaley; daughter, Erin Bessler (Norm); stepchildren, Troy, Alexis, Elisha and Chrystal; grandchildren, Zakary and Brianna; great- granddaughter, Allyssa; sister, Patricia Arndt (Lester) and many wonderful nieces and nephews, great-niece and nephew and Bill's devoted and beautiful German Shepherd, Pepper. Memorial Service Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ, with a gathering to follow in Benson at the First Baptist Church, 983 S Ocotillo Ave. at 1:00 the same day. Donate to: First Baptist Church, 983 S. Ocotillo Ave., Benson, AZ or http://Schrineshospitalsforchildren.org