In memoriam: Funeral notices, March 18, 2018

ALVIDREZ, Daniel P., Jr.

Daniel was born on December 10, 1954 in Tucson, AZ, to Daniel M. Alvidrez Sr., and Dora (Provencio) Alvidrez. Daniel passed away suddenly on March 11, 2018. Danny's passing was so unexpected, and he will be greatly missed by all of his family, particularly his mother, Dora; son, Andrew; daughter, Alea Janosko (Joey); granddaughter, Norah Janosko; fiancé, Gayle Goller; sisters, Gloria Dominguez (Elias), Yolanda Watson (Jim), Barbara Aragon (Abe); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Daniel Sr. Danny was a graduate of Tucson High School where he played in the 1971-72 state championship football team. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and retired after 25 years of service. His hobbies were: growing his own vegetables, cooking, and playing and caring for his only granddaughter. He was a handyman who worked on his house from the bottom up. He always had a project to complete. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. with a Rosary Service beginning at 5:45 p.m. and the Funeral Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be private. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL is assisting the family.

BAKER, Harold Jason

Died February 13, 2018. He was a lifelong Arizona resident, born in Bisbee, Arizona, and relocated to Tucson after serving in the U.S. Navy. He attended the University of Arizona, and married Barbara Jean Brittain. He was employed, until retirement, by Hughes Aircraft / Raytheon Missile Systems Group. He was a life long Adult Leader with the Boy Scouts of America, receiving many of its highest awards. He also volunteered over 9500 hours at St. Joseph's Hospital, and was an Eucharistic Administer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He had big beautiful blue eyes and a huge smile. He is survived by his three children, Karen (Robert) Skaggs of Tucson, Susan Baker of Tucson, and Phillip Baker of Las Vegas, NV. Nieces, Donna Backhaus of Phoenix, AZ and Claire Bergevin, of Spokane, WA. Nephews, Sam Pollman of Phoenix, AZ, and Larry Pollman, of Tucson. Also "Pug" and Bernie. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to The Wounded Warrior Project, United Service Organizations, or The Veterans of Foreign Wars or similar groups. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E Broadway.

BARTEE, Wanita "Skeeter" Howard 2/3/1924 - 3/7/2018

Wanita "Skeeter " Bartee (94), wife of the late Lawrence William "Bill" Bartee passed away on March 7, 2018 at Hacienda at the River in Tucson, Arizona. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Chapel of East Lawn-Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ. Skeeter was born into the farming family of Joseph Thomas Howard and Louisa Maude Robeson Howard in Tuttle, OK on February 3, 1924. She graduated from Holt High School, Holt, Missouri in 1942. In 1949 she married Bill Bartee and started the adventure of traveling the world as a U.S. Navy wife. After Bill's retirement from naval service, the couple settled in the Tucson area in 1963. Wanita is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents; her brother, Joseph Ralph Howard; three sisters, Martha Mae Mills, Gertie Lou Howard and Nadine Eddins. She is survived by brothers-in-law, Ned Bartee and wife, Mary Ann of Bellaire, Texas; and Ted Bartee and his wife, Windy of Clover, SC; nieces, Louisa Rader, Martha Gibson, Charlotte Garrison, Betty Baca, Sandy Krause, Pamela Boettcher, Gwen Jones; nephews, William G. Mills, William Clay Bartee, Brandon Sample Bartee, Bailey Bass Bartee, Clay Dillon Bartee, Jon Andrew Bartee, Bryan Bartee; and many great-nieces and nephews. Skeeter was an avid bowler of duck pins, collector of thimbles, pencil sharpeners and other collectables. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church and volunteered many hours at the church while her health allowed. She loved her garden and feeding the quail in her back yard. She enjoyed traveling with Bill and the beautiful outdoors. She will be missed for her quiet, generous spirit and her devotion to family and friends. We especially thank Bill and Kathie Peterson, Debra McPherson and Michele Shaw for their faithful care of Skeeter. In lieu of flowers memorials may be donated to Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY

CORTNER, Dr. John Wright

(Wright to friends and family) was born in Cleveland, OH on April 24, 1923 to Dr. Adam and Flora Cortner. He was a 1943 graduate of Stanford University (CA) where he was on the track team. In 1947, he graduated from Case Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland, OH. From 1948 to 1954 Wright completed General Practice, Surgical, and Orthopedic Residencies in Santa Cruz, CA, Tucson, AZ, and Madison, WI. He also served on a hospital ship during the Korean War. Seeking to escape the icy winters, he moved his family to Tucson where he was in private orthopedic practice until his retirement in 2001. At the time of his reluctant retirement- he loved doing surgery- he was on active staff at Tucson Medical Center, El Dorado Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. He had given up his practice but never refused a request for medical advice from his family and close friends. He was a member of numerous county, state, and regional medical organizations. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a board member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. During his years in Tucson, Wright indulged in his favorite hobby, scuba diving and spear fishing in Mexico. He joined a doctors' jazz band where he played drums and sang. In his later years he took up the piano. Wright was an avid golfer, world traveler, and U of A Basketball fan. He also provided care flying into Mexico with a volunteer organization. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 13, 2018. Dr. Cortner was preceded in death by his parents, Flora and Adam; his sister, Marian Cortner, and his daughter, Laura Cortner. He is survived by his third wife, Virginia Storch Cortner; his daughters, Sandra Cortner (Greg Payne) and Kathleen Cortner; and his grandson, John Cortner. Virginia's daughter, Holly Norris (Wes) and son, Charles Storch. Virginia's granddaughter, Leah Storch and grandsons, Eric Norris (Beth) Brock Norris, and great-grandson, Pearson Norris. Services will be held at St. Albans Episcopal Church, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Ronald McDonald House of Tucson or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

CULBERTSON, Warren E.

Warren Eldridge Culbertson, fondly known as Toops to his family and friends, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by the loving warmth and caring of his children. He was born in Oxnard, California to James and Bertha Culbertson on May 25, 1926. Toops spent his younger years in Santa Paula, California, where he met and fell head over heels in love with his high school sweetheart, Mary Alice Harding. Toops joined the Navy at 17 years and attended Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He graduated from there in 1947, whereupon he joined the Merchant Marines for six months. He loved the sea; however, he felt this life was too lonely for him. Shortly afterwards, he went to work for General Electric Test Engineering Program. This all came to a screeching halt when his father wrote to him to tell him that the love of his life was engaged, and he would lose her if he did not immediately return home. Needless to say, Toops and Mary were married December 26, 1948 and moved to Continental, AZ. Keith Walden, his brother-in-law, had offered him a job as a bookkeeper for Farmers Investment Company. Eventually he became General Manager of the Santa Cruz Valley Farms, remaining in that position until moving to Florida to manage a newly purchased farm. He worked for 62 years, and retired in 2011. Upon his retirement, Toops indulged in his favorite pastimes, including family, travel, bridge, and his beloved University of Arizona Wildcats. After the passing of his loving wife of 64 years, his eldest son Steve helped with his care, allowing him to stay in his own home. His family is eternally grateful to Steve for giving their father such wonderful care and comfort in his own home. All loved him deeply, and he will be missed every single day. Toops is survived by his children, John, Nancy (Marco), Mary Ellen (Doug), and Mark (Beth); and grandchildren, Maggie, Sam (Beeke), Sarah, Becky, M.E., and Katee. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve. His Celebration of Life will be held at the Mountain Oyster Club on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. In his honor, donations can be made to your own personal preference in lieu of flowers.

DECKER, David McIlvaine Lt. Colonel, USAF Retired

Passed away at the age of 93, on January 3, 2018 The 2nd son of Ralph Scoles Decker and Katherine Decker née McIlvaine of Indianapolis, IN, David M. Decker graduated from Shortridge H.S. in Indianapolis and the University of Arizona earning a BA and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He later founded Decker Mgmt & Realty Assoc's serving as its broker until 1997. David enjoyed the company of friends, world travel, French and hiking. He believed in serving others and doing the most good where he could. He volunteered at Tucson Organic Gardeners at St. Matthew's Episcopal and at Christ the King Episcopal Church. He served Rincon Rotary of Tucson, once its president, seven years a student mentor and bulletin writer. He and wife, Madeleine hosted several Rotary and other foreign exchange students and official visitors. He delighted in offering a good pun which he was the first to enjoy. David leaves behind Madeleine, his French wife of 58 years; their two daughters, Catherine (Charlie) and Carolyn; granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Sophie; nephew, Thomas (Mary); niece, Denyse (Dal); their families; many cousins and friends. A Memorial Service and reception will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741. No flowers please. Donations in his memory may be made to either church or Rincon Rotary. Merciful Jesus, Grant him Eternal Rest.

DUNN, John W., 76, passed on to his next adventure on March 6, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was raised in Tenafly, NJ, graduated from Norwich Univ., VT and RPI, Troy, NY. He then served as an officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers. After that he spent 20 years as an engineer with OCF, Toledo, OH. The next 25 years he worked with his wife traveling the world buying and selling antiques, making friends and having a fine time. After diagnosis in 2009 we stayed home in Tucson. He was well loved and will be greatly missed especially by Gail, his wife of 53 years; their sons, John Mark (Karen), Michael (Victora Galloway); and his beloved grandchildren, Sienna, Sophia, Orion, and Aurora. He will be laid to rest at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Marana on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Friends and family are invited to our home the same day at 4:00 p.m. for a gathering and supper to celebrate John's life. John was a great fan of NPR and PBS. Those who wish to make a memorial donation can contact AZ Public Media at 800-223-7192. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

ECK, Sadie Lee McLauchlin, Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and Navy Veteran, 89, resident of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on March 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard Dean Eck. She is survived by their children, James Richard, David Lee (Robin Anne), Kathleen Mary, and Thomas Wesley (Jill Shannon); seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and her loving sister, Juanita. She will be missed by many. Funeral Services coordinated through ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL in Tucson, Arizona, 520-326-4343, and will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 12:00 (Noon), at The Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1300 S Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635.

FASS, Rosa Echeverria

Age 92, passed away March 14, 2018. Preceded in death by her loving husband, George R. Fass; daughter, Lelia Maria and son, Richard E. (Theresa). Survived by sons, George Jr. and Guillermo; eight grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Rosa is an alumni of Tucson High School Class of 1943. During WWII she was a "Rosie the Riveter" building airplanes at Consolidated Manufacturing. In 1945 she received her Registered Nurse license. She was a parishioner of St. Ambrose Church for over 60 years. She was a Eucharist Minister, sang and played guitar in various church choirs and was an assistant to Monsignor O'Dougherty. Rosa was a spiritual guide and mentor to many family members and friends. She is dearly missed. We love you Mama Rosa. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., with Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

FEDERICO, Oralia "Yaya"

72, returned home to our Heavenly Father on March 11, 2018. She passed at home with family and friends who love her dearly. Born on December 16, 1945, the seventh child of Augustine and Isabel Federico. She is survived by her children, Refugio "Pelon", Arlene "Wela" , Richard "Chevo", Lori Arenas (Jose); 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers, Hector, Feli (Alice), Norberto, Humberto (Rosie), Jessie; sisters, Otilia (Tyler), Cecilia (Harold) and Sylvia (Tommy). She is preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Isabel Federico; brothers, Eddie and Gibby and sister, Olivia. Oralia was outgoing and enjoyed life, when she entered the room she would always have us all laughing with her antics and her witty personality. She will be missed immensely by all who knew her. Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 19, 2018 at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN, 5401 S. Park Ave., with a Rosary recited at 8:30 a.m. a Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.

FIELDS, Thomas

Thomas lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife, daughters and sons-in-law, grandson, brother, and several nieces and nephews. At 18 months old, after being diagnosed with asthma, Tom and his family left the mid-west and moved to a dryer climate settling in Tucson, where he called home for seventy years. Tom and his brother Bill owned and operated Territorial Sign Company. In 2010 he retired and spent his retirement enjoying his family, especially his grandson. He volunteered with Literacy Connects as a tutor at Dietz and Robinson Elementary schools. He got great pleasure from working with kids and sharing his love of reading. He also volunteered with Escalante Springs Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation. Tom loved the outdoors, riding his bike along the Loop, conquering Mount Lemmon or a Sunday ride for breakfast at The Cup. He loved hiking the Catalina, Whetstone, and Galiuro Mountains. He most enjoyed sitting around the campfire with family and friends telling stories, most of which we had heard more than once. He was an avid reader, consuming several books a week. He especially loved the history of the southwest. He became the go-to source for anything you wanted to know about Arizona history. There is a song that goes something like "he should have been a cowboy." He probably should have. He loved the Wildcats. He was a season ticketholder, sold soft drinks at the football games as a teenager, sat in the "knothole" section with his childhood friends, attended basketball games in old Bear Down Gym and loved UA baseball. You name it - he bled Cardinal and Navy Blue. A Wildcat born and bred! Music was a passion; over 5000 songs filled his iPod, mostly 'real' country music. He would travel to Phoenix, Flagstaff, Las Cruces; anywhere to hear a new or favorite band.You could find him at Club Congress, Monterey Court, 191, The Folk Festival; anywhere with live music. Tom brought people together, whether it was the old gang from the Beverly Street neighborhood, his NAU/National Guard friends, his biking companions, or the Thursday lunch group talking sports over a bowl of Cocido. He was one of a kind and will be missed. Thank you all for the kind words and support during this tough time. Thank you to the nurses at Banner-University Medical Center and everyone at Peppi's House. A Celebration of Life will be held at Catalina State Park, Picnic Area Ramada, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

GOROSAVE, Carmen S., was received by our Lord on March 9, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Born April 13, 1922 to Ramon and Concepcion Soto. Preceded in death by her husband, Danny (July 5, 2005) and children, Patricia, Rose Mary and sons-in-law, Terry Mattull, Al Walsh, as well as sisters, Connie Molina, Mary Araneta, Celina Moreno, Sister Mary Evelyn and Anna Lopez. She is survived by sisters, Lolita Rodriguez, Stella Rodriguez, Helen Reyna and Sylvia De Leon. She leaves behind her children, Carmen Walsh, Anna Marie (Joel) Barton, Daniel (Angie), Gloria and William (Sandy) Gorosave, who have all been blessed to have such a wonderful, caring mother. She will be missed by 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Socorro and Martha Cubillas who helped care for her the last 10 years. On Friday, March 23, 2018 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 1946 E. Lee Street, a Celebration of 95 years of her life will start with Visitation at 10:00 a.m., Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:00 a.m. Her final resting place will be with her husband at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 3820 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750 or to the Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements have been entrusted to CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

HERZMARK, Leonard

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather. Inventor, Scientist, Mathematician. Mentor, Volunteer, Teacher. Soldier, Sailor, Skier. Wise man. Wise guy. Professional Engineer Leonard Erwin Herzmark, 93, of San Pedro, California, called it quits on Monday, February 19, 2018. Checkout time was exactly straight up, high noon - 1100 in his cherished binary code. Remember now his playful, bright smile - sparkling eyes - myriad contributions - love for his family - - - and his engineering. A mischievous experimenter, he was born in Kansas City, Missouri, June 29, 1924 to unsuspecting parents, Abraham and Dorothy. As a teenager, he blew up the basement of the family home with an early chemistry set. His tinkering with the phone line in the house earned him a visit and a stern rebuke from the Bell Telephone Company in the late 1930s. But each time the smile and the eyes melted the opposition - and he was given another chance (which he always took). His pursuit of chemical engineering at The University of Oklahoma was interrupted by World War II. Enlisting in the Army, he trained as a combat medic. Eventually assigned to the 120th Hospital Evacuation Unit, his unit arrived at Buchenwald Concentration Camp during the first three days of the liberation in 1945. He said he was just doing his job, but he was a hero for what he did there. After the war, his degree was put on hold again, when he took over the family's plastic packaging business in Kansas City. In 1949, he married Barbara Lerner from New Jersey. Their union would last 68 years and produce three sons: Paul, Jay, and Michael. And his inner engineer bloomed, as well. Need to automatically bundle 256 plastic bags? He designed the contraption. How about a rig to vacuum pack cheese? He could make you one. And when the digital age came knocking (for him it began in the mid-1960s), he whole-heartedly knocked back. In 1966, beginning with an array of Motorola readout tubes, some transistors he had lying around the basement, and the newest tech marvel of the era (an audio cassette player), he built one of the first digital alarm clocks. After recording a short message to himself on the tape player, the tape cassette was rewound and the power was turned off. When the digital tubes and transistors powered back on in the morning, He awoke to his own voice on the tape: "Leonard, it's 7am. Time to get up. And don't forget all the things you have to do today." Could the iPhone be far behind? The list of things he wanted to do was long. Family vacations in the station wagon, amateur radio hi-jinks in the basement (call letters K0BWU and W0HHS), sponsoring high school exchange students, mastering his Exakta camera. A bit of Colorado skiing, a helping of Arthur Bryant's BBQ, a splash of sail boating, an hour of The Texaco Opera Theatre. Helping the kids to learn riding a bike, travel with Barbara, claiming patents for his machines. His life was full. Except the empty space of that engineering degree. In 1971, he went back after it. Took three semesters of full-time college at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, earning once and for all his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Quickly following were invitations to join the honorary engineering fraternities of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Tau. He had arrived. But then he was gonewhen he and Barbara moved to Arizona for 42 years where he worked water safety, air quality and computer programming for the state and county governments. In 1989 he retired and went back to tinkering in his Tucson garage, volunteering at the Job Corps, the Flandrau Planetarium, the The Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) science fairs, and the Tucson Salvation Army holiday meals (he sliced the turkey). All that in between designing algorithms for his hundreds of fractals (he was always tickled that all his numbers and formulas made the prettiest pictures). On Friday the 13th in October of 2017, Leonard and Barbara moved to San Pedro, California. It was his lucky day. Although leaving his long time home in the desert he'd come to love, he made new friends who liked him, admired his intellect, enjoyed his personality and corny jokes, and remarked on the smileand the sparkling eyes. We love you, Pop, and hope you've been issued a slide rule. Leonard is survived by his wife, three sons and their families, and three nieces: Jody Crown, Valerie Henderson, and Vicki Sanabria. The Herzmarks would be honored by any contributions made to SARSEF or The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Both in Tucson, Arizona.

KANZLER, Kurt Kevin

Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend was born May 14, 1970 and passed away suddenly on February 16, 2018. Kurt moved to Tucson with his family in 1975. He graduated from Saguaro High School and the Cochise College Aviation program where he became a certified pilot and fight instructor. He went on to receive Bachelor degrees from ASU in both Business and History. Music however was his first love. Kurt was a working musician for over 20 years and played at numerous venues throughout Maricopa and Pima counties. For many years he owned and operated Musicians Discount in Mesa. He was a compassionate business man, offering credit to whomever sought to bring music into their lives. Kurt loved the Green Bay Packers and cooking meals to share with friends. He famously opened his house on Thanksgiving every year to all who were in need of companionship and a hot meal. He is survived by his parents, Dick and Faith; sister, Katie (Joseph); brothers, Keith (Lauren) and Stew (Theresa); as well as nephews and nieces, Ryan, Melea, Aaron and Abby; and grandnieces, Kaitlyn, Emma and Cora June. Kurt was a wonderful man who brought music and dancing into the world. A day will not go by that he won't be thought about, loved and missed. A Memorial service celebrating Kurt's life will be held at St. Pius Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor can be made to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona or to the animal rescue charity of your choosing.

LEINBACH, Ellen Wight

Ellen, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and teacher died in Tucson on Monday, March 12, 2018. Ellen was a child of Hawaii, a sixth generation Hawaiian. Her ancestors came from Boston, arriving in Hawaii in 1828. Born on September 4, 1948 and raised in Hawaii, Ellen graduated from Punahou, as did many of those ancestors, in 1966. She met her husband William while both attended the University of Arizona. They were married in 1970 and happily added their daughter to the threesome in 1971. Ellen earned her MFA at the University of Arizona in 1985 and commenced a distinguished teaching career at Pima College, the U of A and several schools in Florida. Her clear acumen centered on her teaching of drawing. Her Art Department Chair in Florida said she was "the best drawing teacher she had ever encountered." She was beloved by her students, who produced remarkable work under her guidance. Her success resulted from her devotion to both her craft and students. Ellen was especially close to her family: her husband, her daughter Hannah, her son-in-law Patrick and, oh my, her granddaughters Stella and Flora. Christmas and Thanksgiving were with them, as was spring break and large portions of the summer. She cherished her time and activities with them in their rapid development. The girls will carry a lifetime of love and memories of their "Tutu." Ellen had a number of very close friends. They know who they are. The utter sadness of her passing is tempered by the everlasting love, both received and given, by family and friends. There will be a Graveside Service this summer in Honolulu.

MARTIN, Loren Winston M.D. 1938 - 2018

Longtime Tucson Allergist died at home February 15, 2018. He suffered multiple health problems associated with agent orange exposure during his service in Vietnam. Survived by his wife, Beth of 57 years; children, Lori, Karen and James. He is also survived by his grandson, Dan Eisgruber. He will be buried with military honors at the AZ Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Marana, AZ, Friday, March 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Thanks to the incredible staff at Peppi's House at TMC for their loving care. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

PEPPER, Joan (aka Adobe)

86, passed away February 26, 2018. Predeceased by brother Thomas, she is survived by three nieces. She was a much-loved Tucsonan. From 1958-78 she taught P.E. at Rincon High School. After retirement she bought acreage in Avra Valley, on which she founded a low-income women's land called Adobeland, which drew 1000s of women from around the world. A freedom-loving athlete, artist, musician and builder, she gave welcome and refuge to all. A traditional women's land Memorial Pass-the-Rattle Circle will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, 2:30 p.m. at Friends Meeting House, 931 N. 5th Ave., with potluck to follow. Photos of her life will be displayed from 1:30 p.m. Contributions can be made in the name of the Adobeland Women's Land Association, 12150 W. Calle Seneca, 85743, formed to carry on her vision on her land in perpetuity. (AZ Non-Profit 18365735)

PITTMAN, Nadine

79, resident of Tucson AZ, passed away on March 6, 2018. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Paul Pittman. She is survived by their children Lucinda, Timothy and Andrew; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers. She is loved and missed by many. Nadine was a devoted hospice volunteer for 18 years with Casa de la Luz and an enthusiastic volunteer for 21 years at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. She was a passionate member of Pantano Christian Church for nearly 22 years. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson AZ 85748. Nadine wished to have any monetary gifts given to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

RIDEOUT, Anita Marie

Anita Marie Rideout of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 6, 2018, from complications of diabetes. Anita Marie Rideout, née Burnette, was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on June 21, 1947. Her mother was Anna Elizabeth Burnette whose maiden name was Havens. Anita's first marriage was to Dalton Lawrence Perry, known as Larry Perry. They had two children together, Jennifer Perry and Debra Perry. Anita left Ogdensburg at a young age and moved to Tucson where she spent most of her life in warm weather. Her second marriage was to John E. Rideout of Ottawa, Illinois. They had a long and successful marriage. Together they had a child, John W. Rideout. Anita worked for Desert Diamond Casino for decades and was known for her kindness to all those around her. She loved to play billiards and was a mean shot. She liked to go to the movies and was also interested in the after-life. For the last few years of her life, she resided in Denver, Colorado, near her daughter, Debra Perry and her husband, Jeff Baldwin, along with their children, Dalton Lawrence Baldwin and Colton Havens Baldwin. Anita is survived by her siblings, Clifford (Ray) Burnette of Canandaigua, New York; and Donna Burnette-Brady of Tucson, Arizona; her children, Jennifer Perry of Lantana, Florida; Debra Perry and her children, Dalton Lawrence Baldwin and Colton Havens Baldwin of Denver, Colorado; and John W. Rideout of Mansfield, Ohio. She is also survived by numerous half-siblings from her father's second marriage. Anita is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Rideout, and mother, Anna Elizabeth Havens. Anita was an organ donor, and the family is pleased that people may be able to continue to benefit from her passing. At her request, no funeral services will be held and her body will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, celebration of life donations may be given to Children's Diabetes Foundation Research Studies at 4380 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 430, Denver, CO 80237. Or if you chose to donate online, please earmark funds for research studies at: https://www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/donate/

RIESGO, Elisa Emilia 10/22/1932 - 3/8/2018

Elisa, (known to her family as Liz) a Tucson native, joined her mother Emilia, her father Enrique, sisters, Carmella and Mary, brothers, Henry M and Arnold on March 8, 2018. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends and family who loved and admired her. Elisa lived in California and Mexico besides her time in Tucson. She loved to travel and enjoyed visiting many countries during her life. As a professional Social Worker, she always strived to improve the lives of those less fortunate. In spite of being left permanently disabled following a terrible car accident, she continued working for Social Justice in many of her professional and volunteer activities. She never let her disability stop her from fighting for Social Justice for all. She could often be seen at marches and demonstrations fighting for causes close to her heart. She was a great inspiration to her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her last public event was at the Martin Luther King Rally at Reid Park in 2018. Many of her nieces and nephews will be marching in her honor on Saturday, March 24, 2018 "March Of Our Lives" as she would have been there on her scooter. Please come out and join us on this March in her honor. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, March 23, 2018 at St Pius Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. at 1800 Camino Pio Decimo with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Coalicion de Derechos Humanos, Casa Maria or Clinica Amistad in her honor. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

ROWLAND, Ann Thompson Carrel Berg Strickland

passed away peacefully on March 14, 2018. She was exactly 94 years and four months old. She was a librarian for 20 years, both in Albuquerque, NM and Tucson, AZ. She received the John Cotton Dana award from the Special Libraries Association in 1986 at its annual national conference. She was preceded in death by three husbands. She is survived by four children and two granddaughters. She instilled a love of music in all of her children who will always remember car trips from Albuquerque to Denver. We will miss you, Mom. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the School of Information Science, University of Arizona.

WEAVER, David

of Mesa, Arizona, passed away in his sleep on March 10, 2018, at 93 years of age, with his daughter at his side. Predeceased by his wife, Lucille; brothers, Nelson and Donald; sister, Rosemary; he is survived by brother, Gordon; daughter, Judy (Tim) Sullivan; son, Doug (Jane); granddaughters, Kate and Colleen; many nieces, nephews, and their families. Dave was born in Chicago to Noble and Inez Weaver. His family later lived in Moline and Rock Island, IL, ending up in Milwaukee for his final years of high school. Dave was inducted into the Army in June 1943 at age 18, and was assigned to the 304th Port Company of the 519th Port Battalion, part of the Transportation Corps. His company was responsible for loading and unloading ships' cargo. On June 4, 1944, they shipped out from Southampton England as part of the D-Day invasion, landing at Utah Beach. Dave spent the next five months unloading ships in Normandy, often under hostile conditions, living most of that time in a pup tent in an apple orchard. His company was later relocated to Antwerp, Belgium, where they worked guard duty in the port warehouses and docks. He departed Antwerp in January, 1946, aboard a Victory ship to New York City. On his return home to Milwaukee, Dave took advantage of the GI Bill to attend college. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from the University of Wisconsin. Dave and Lu were married in 1952. He worked as a 6th grade teacher in Shorewood, WI. A few years later, the family moved to South Milwaukee where Dave served as principal of Rawson Elementary School and later Blakewood Elementary. He was a longtime member of the Toastmasters and the Lions Club. In 1990, Dave and Lu retired to Tucson, Arizona, where they shared many happy years of sunshine and warmth at Saddlebrooke. They were fortunate to live close enough to Judy to play an active role as proud grandparents of Kate and Colleen. In his younger days, Dave enjoyed golfing, bicycling, coin collecting, and hiking the many trails in southern AZ. One great event in his later years was participating in the "Honor Flight" program, where veterans are escorted to Washington DC (without cost) to see the war memorials, and are provided with honor and closure for their time of service. He was always most proud to wear his Honor Flight t-shirt and hat when we went out for a meal. After Dave's health declined, he most enjoyed viewing sports on TV, and was watching college basketball with Kate on his last evening. Dave was a very gregarious person and loved meeting new people and learning about their lives. He was a loving father and a great role model. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Dave and Lu will be scheduled later this year.. Gifts of remembrance may be sent to Honor Flight, www.honorflight.org Arrangements by LEGACY FUNERAL HOME.

WING, Donna Lee

born October 22, 1954 in Bozeman, Montana, died January 22, 2018, Tucson, Arizona. It is with great sadness we said goodbye to a wonderful daughter, mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Shirley and Bill Ambrose; her daughters, Victoria Wing (James Bond), and Cassandra Wing (Jeff Heidel); four beautiful grandchildren, James, Brook, Remington and Amelia. Her sister, Holly Allen (Doug). Also survived by her nieces, Dawn Porter (Colin), and Laurie Koch (Matt) and her nephew, Ryan Allen; great-niece and nephews; stepbrother, JW Ambrose; her aunts, and uncle. She was predeceased by her grandparents, father, and her stepsister. Donna grew up on ranches in both Arizona and Montana. She continued to work on ranches in Montana, Arizona, Maine and Missouri. Besides loving family and friends, Donna had a passion for books, art and was an excellent horsewoman. She received her Degree in Special Education from Central Missouri University, but was unable to fulfill that dream due to the onset of MS. Her friends and neighbors at Sunnyslope Apartments were absolute angels watching over her the last few years. The family would like to thank Casa de la Luz Hospice for their special care of Donna. We will celebrate her life on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Holly's home, Call 520-419-6517 for directions. Remembrances may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

WYLAND, Rex 6/19/1932 - 3/11/2018

was born in Onawa, Iowa. He was one of seven children who were very close in age. They were all very hard working and have always displayed what his children call the "Wyland work ethic"! He is survived by sisters, Aloah and Arvilla (Leo); and brother, Vernon (Beth). He also left many nieces and nephews. He attended Onawa High School and Morningside College and was in the Army during the Korean War. Rex married Sharon Cartmell on June 10, 1956. They have two children, Dawn Wyland of Tucson; and Douglas Wyland (Kendra) of Phoenix. He was extremely proud of his two grandsons, Mathew and Harrison. Throughout their lives they lived in many places. They retired in lovely SaddleBrooke almost 20 years ago where he was very active in that community. Rex worked in management of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years, but his real love was the volunteer work he did for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). He spent many years helping others both with part time and full time commitments. He and Sherri were members of the Vista De La Montana United Methodist Church where they worshiped with many loving friends. There will be a service honoring Rex at this church on Saturday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Rex's name to Vista United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements under the care of VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.