In memoriam: Funeral notices, May 22, 2018

BALLESTEROS, Ernesto Valles BALLESTEROS, Alfredo Sanchez 60th Year Anniversary Deeply missed and dearly loved 3/D

FERNANDEZ, Arthur Joseph, Jr.

Louisiana native and longtime Tucson resident, passed away May 19, 2018, at the age of 86. He was a graduate of St. Paul's School in Covington, LA, and attended Tulane University in New Orleans. He served as an electronics technician in the Navy during the Korean War. After discharge, he worked for the RCA Service Company for 15 years before coming to Tucson to work for Hughes Aircraft Company, from which he retired after 17 years. His retirement career included tireless volunteer work in the computer departments of Santa Rita and San Miguel High Schools. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia Fernandez; his children and their spouses, Joe (Michelle), Marie Hemmila (Karl), Dennis (Sandra Daniels, deceased), Tim (Sandy), and Patty (Nick Trautwein); sister, Jane Faucheux; brothers, Richard and Thomas; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. The Funeral Mass and burial will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Destrehan, LA, with arrangements by H.C. ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME in Norco, LA.

GARDNER, Mary Faith

92, resident of Tucson, Arizona died on May 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles B. and Faith Gardner. She is survived by her two brothers, Charles A. (Marjorie) and David, as well as five nieces and 11 great nieces and nephews. Visitation is Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY with Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Mary Faith was a member of El Camino Baptist Church and was a lifelong faithful Christian. She was a graduate of the University of Arizona and earned her M.Ed. at Northern Colorado University and was an elementary teacher and librarian in the Tucson Unified School System for 25 years. Mary Faith was an avid UA Wildcat fan. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial gifts may be made to El Camino Baptist Church, Tucson.

HALL, G. Steven "Steve" 9/24/1966 - 5/16/2018

Steve unexpectedly passed away May 16, 2018 in Tucson, AZ surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Boulder, CO and at three months of age moved to Quito, Ecuador where his father was employed as a geologist. A favorite memory was Mercedes, the family childcare provider. He was bilingual and spoke Spanish with her. When he was three, the family moved to Bloomington, IN. He went to Arlington Elementary School, Dyer Middle School, and Bloomington High School South. Steve received both his undergraduate and Law degrees from Indiana University and promptly moved to Tucson where he proudly became a financial advisor for A.G. Edwards which became Wachovia and is now Wells Fargo. In 2004, his daughter Elaina Nicole Hall was born and ever since has been the center of his life. Steve was very loyal, especially to family, and would have loved for everyone to just move to Tucson. Basketball has always been a passion in Steve's life. He was thrilled when Elaina found it might be hers as well. Together they talked strategy and worked on her skill development. They loved every moment of their time together. Steve enjoyed working out, landscaping his properties, dancing, and spending time with his family. Steve was preceded by his father, Robert D. Hall of Bloomington, IN and grandmothers, Helen L, Hall and Kathryn M. Wright. Survivors include daughter, Elaina Nicole Hall; brothers and spouses, Tom and Laura Hall of Bloomington, IN and James Hall and Jason Blair of New York City; mother, Jackie Hall and partner Lloyd Orr of Bloomington, IN; and aunts, uncles, cousins, special friends and colleagues. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018, 11:30 a.m. at the Omni Tucson National Resort to honor his memory. The family would like Steve to be remembered for his incredible love of family and his quiet generosity that was visibly displayed with the request that his organs be donated. On Saturday his organs and tissue were passed on to others whose families and friends are filled with hope and gratitude. Not only will his spirit and memory live on but also part of his being survives. Arrangements under the care of VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME. 520-544-2285

QUINN, Bobbie D.

81, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. Bobbie was born on November 18, 1936 to Robert and Mae (Boyd) VanDyke in Richlands, VA. She was a graduate of the University of Virginia and earned her masters from the University of Arizona. She married Marvin Quinn in 1960. She taught for 30 years and played a vital role in starting the Head Start and Follow Through programs. She enjoyed playing tennis and taking long walks. She was a lady of dignity and grace, the last of the southern belles. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Quinn; daughter, Kelly Quinn; grandsons, Andrew (Amanda) and Matthew (Kelli) Quinn; granddaughter, Kelley Sandler; five great- grandchildren, brother, William VanDyke; sisters, Mildred Jones, Mary Lynn Tharp and Geneva Crabtree. She is preceded in death by her son, Timothy Quinn. Services will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018. A reception will follow.

TAYLOR, Shirley Jo Harris

was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, mentor, community member, educator and colleague. Shirley passed away on May 16, 2018, just prior to her 86th birthday. She was a long-time Arizona resident, moving from Texas to Willcox, AZ in 1942 with her family. Shirley attended the University of Arizona, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Home Economics, and Master's in Home Economics Education. While attending the U of A, she met Ralph Taylor and they were married in 1955. Her first Home Economics teaching job was at Mansfield Junior High School. Shirley's entire career focused on educating and mentoring youth. In 1979, she completed her PhD degree; and she and daughter Carol (with her Bachelor's degree) went through commencement together. In 2000, she retired from the U of A Cooperative Extension, where her work focused on 4H and youth development. Shirley volunteered on many university committees - always wanting to help those around her be their very best! Her favorite things included family, mentoring, the beautiful spring wildflowers, U of A Wildcat basketball and volunteering at the Arizona Desert Museum for 18 years. She is survived by daughters, Carol Taylor of Tucson, AZ, Ann Taylor (Bryan Barr) of Oracle, AZ; son, Keith (Pam Taylor) of Tucson, AZ; granddaughters, Gracie and Katie Hufford of Tucson, AZ; and brother, Dave Harris (Earlene Harris) of Willcox, AZ. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph. A Celebration of Life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. in Tucson, AZ on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests making contributions in Shirley H. Taylor's name to: Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, University of Arizona Norton School of Family & Consumer Sciences, and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.