In memoriam: Funeral notices, June 24, 2018

ADAIR, Carolyn W.

Born in Torrington, Connecticut July 25, 1936 to Raymond and Sophie Seegers. Carolyn passed away peacefully in Tucson, Arizona June 20, 2018. Carolyn was a great interior designer and ran her own Design business for many years before she moved to Tucson. She will be dearly missed by her family, and all who knew her. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery in section 33 Garden of Remembrance, 5801 E. Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

BROWN, James Gordon

beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in his home in Phoenix, Arizona on May 23, 2018. He was born in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico to Dewey and Amelia Brown and had two brothers, Donald (deceased) and Richard. During the Great Depression his family moved across Texas, Arizona and northern Mexico in search of work, with Gordon often attending a new school each year. After graduation from high school in Tucson he attended UNM and then served a brief period in the Navy. Subsequently, he served on a church mission in France. He returned to Tucson where he attended the UofA and began a lifelong career as a Certified Public Accountant, first in Tucson and later in Phoenix. He was known and respected for his integrity, high ethical standards and sense of duty to his clients and co-workers. Gordon was married to Francis Yvonne Romney and later to Inez Irene Garcia who both preceded him in death. He leaves behind his eight children, Mark, Debbie, Dewey, Miles, Cherie, Richard, Beau and Marty; 13 grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He loved learning, gardening, and his family. He especially enjoyed weekend trips with family and friends to his small house in Patagonia and beach trailer in Puerto Penasco. He will be greatly missed. It is the family's wish that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley in lieu of flowers. An intimate graveside service will be held for family and friends at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 South Park Ave., Tucson.

CABAZOS, Carmen Ruiz

met her maker on June 20, 1918 peacefully in the company of her family. Carmen, a native of Tucson was born on July 16, 1941. She was a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Carmen leaves behind her sister, Annie Valencia; three children, Alice Marie Federico, William R. Castaneda, and Michael R. Cabazos, nine grandchildren, Angel Ferderico Jr., Daniel Federico, Gabriel Federico and Martin Federico, Anthony William Castaneda, Paul Mathew Castaneda and Phillip Andrew Castaneda, Miguel L. Cabazos and Sabrina L. Cabazos, plus, she leaves 20 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel), 204 S Stone Ave. Scripture service will follow at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

DILLAVOU, Ellyne M.

91, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Ellyne was born August 30, 1926 in Clarksville, IA daughter of Ives and Anna (Chesnut) Shepard. Growing up her family lived in Clarksville and Cedar Falls, IA. Ellyne graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1944. Ellyne married Rodney E. Dillavou on June 9, 1946 in Cedar Falls, IA. During their 42 years of marriage they resided in Waverly, IA; Tucson, AZ; El Paso and Horizon City TX. After being widowed in 1988, Ellyne returned to Tucson where she resided until her death. Ellyne worked for many years as a bookkeeper, both in Arizona and Texas. In retirement she enjoyed volunteering at Tohono Chul Park, playing bridge, morning walks, water aerobics and working crossword puzzles. Ellyne was predeceased by her parents, Ives and Anna Shepard; her twin sister, Helen Schwieger; her husband, Rodney Dillavou and her son-in-law, David Kytola. Ellyne is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kim and Elva Dillavou, of Tucson; her daughter, Pamela Kytola, of Marana; her sisters, Dorothy Addington and Carol Jennings; her grandchildren, Ryan Kytola, Ashley Dillavou and Kelley Dillavou and her great- grandchildren, Hayden Kytola (Samantha), Gannon Kytola, Nicholas Hernandez and Colette Molina. The family thanks Aspen Care Assisted Living Home and Agape Hospice for their loving care. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Rd., Tucson 85704 on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Ellyne's ashes will be interred with her husband, Rodney Dillavou, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, TX at a later date. Donations in Ellyne's name may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church or to ICS Foodbank, 2820 W Ina Rd., Tucson 85741. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.

FENTON, Brandi Michelle June 24, 1989 - March 22, 2003

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Today you'd be 29 years old and we all know what an amazing young woman you would have become. The years continue to pass by but the pain of losing you never eases. We miss you and love you so much and will forever carry that love in our broken hearts.

FRITZSCHE, Hellmut and Sybille C.

ended their lives with dignity on June 17, 2018, after 66 years of happy marriage. Both were born in Germany, in 1927 and 1931 respectively. They came as students to the United States for the first time in 1950, fortunate to be selected to be among the group of European students who were invited by the US government to come to the United States for one year. As the Louis Block Professor of Physics at the University of Chicago, Hellmut Fritzsche was one of the pioneers researching crystalline and amorphous semiconductors, the materials that enabled the digital and computer revolution. With his students he was credited to be the first to have used Synchrotron radiation as a light source for optical studies at high photon energies. Hellmut chaired the Department of Physics of the University of Chicago for nine years, during which time he initiated and oversaw the building of the Kersten Physics Teaching Center. He received many professional honors, including an honorary Doctor of Science from Purdue and Nanjing Universities, the Oliver Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize of the American Physical Society, and the Alexander von Humboldt Award. Teaching and research brought him and Sybille to many places, including Nanjing University; Shanghai Institute of Ceramics; Tbilisi State University in the then Soviet Georgia; the Tata Institute in Mumbai, India; the Max Planck Institute in Stuttgart; the Foundation for Research and Technology on Crete, Greece; and Trinity College at Cambridge University, England. Hellmut was vice president for United Solar Corp. in Troy, Michigan. Sybille Fritzsche earned her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and became a very successful and influential civil rights lawyer in Chicago, first as a legal counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union and then as Executive Director of the Chicago Lawyers Committee for Equal Rights under Law. Her successful litigation of Doe vs. Scott in 1971 revolutionized family planning in Illinois, and was foundational for the Roe vs. Wade abortion case a year later. Her legal work focused on relieving inequities of funding of schools, libraries, park facilities and transportation in both predominantly white and African American communities in Chicago. She succeeded in improving rules and conditions regarding the treatment of women prisoners. Among other duties she was appointed to the Governing Board of Cook County Hospital. She held professorships at the law faculties of De Paul University and Chicago-Kent Law School. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a resolution thanking her for her tireless work on behalf of civil rights and civil liberties. After 28 years as a lawyer she followed another of her passions and became a scholar of Chinese History, earning a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1990. In 1996 they moved to their present home in Tucson, Arizona. They became members and supporters of the Early Music Society, the Tucson Museum of Art, and the Contemporary Art Society. Their lives were enriched by a large circle of friends and by travels to fascinating countries, political readings and discussions, mountains of books, and all the cultural events a university city can offer. Hellmut and Sybille loved their four children and eight grandchildren. They lived long and happy lives. Details regarding a memorial service for family and friends to follow. In memorimum gifts to: ACLU and/or Union of Concerned Scientists.

HEINTZ, Derek

29, of Tucson, AZ, "lost the battle" on June 10, 2018. He is now fishing with his dad, Dale and his grandfather, Kent Heintz. Survived by his mom, Lisa Heintz; sister, Danette Frausto; loving grandparents, Joyce Heintz and Jo and Dolly Forren; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that loved him dearly!! A remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Silverbell Lake.

LUCKAU, John Hans

88, died peacefully Monday, June 18, 2018. Born in Steegen, Germany September 26, 1929, he fought in WWII, was in a prison camp for the better part of a year, learned his carpentry trade after the war, emigrated to Canada in 1951 (changing his name from Hans to John), married Theresia Fruehwirth in 1956, became a Canadian citizen in 1957, had a son, Alfred in 1958, got his US alien registration in 1964, divorced in 1978, married Bonnie Jean Holmes in 1999, who passed away in 2015. He was a builder of homes, apartments and condos for over 50 years, primarily in Canada, Ohio, Louisiana, California, Hawaii and Alaska. He is survived by his son, Alfred (Sandra Hamamoto) and their daughter, Tara. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

QUICK, Derek Dwain

Born March 3, 1973, left us too soon on June 1, 2018. Derek is survived by his loving mother, Marjorie (James) Leitschuh and father, Dennis Quick. Also survived by brothers, James and Luke Leitschuh; sister, Rebecca; brothers, Shane and Travis; his daughter, Hope and son, Derek "DJ"; many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. All will miss him terribly. Derek had many obstacles in his life that he was overcoming at the time of his death. Derek was a sweet, loving, young man that will be remembered with lots of love, with a beautiful soul. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Sober Project, 758 S. Columbus Blvd., Tucson, AZ.

RIISE, Sharron E. December 15, 1942 - June 4, 2018

Sharron turned off the lights and went home after a monumental tussle with a tenacious pancreatic cancer which went on for a grueling five years. Even her doctors admitted that they had never seen such grit and determination as Sharron showed. Born smart from a small town in South Dakota she was not only the first to graduate in her family from college, but did it with honors and a Phi Beta Kappa Key from the University of South Dakota. Later she received advanced degrees from colleges in Iowa and Texas. She also was the recipient of four scholarships from the National Endowment for the Humanities for summer study programs, including one to Harvard to study in the Celtic language department. Eventually, Sharron settled in Tucson and had a long and distinguished career as a librarian in TUSD where she spearheaded the computerization of the library system. This was not easy to do, to move an intransigent administration to new vistas. To unloose the money and the prevailing attitudes Sharron made herself a burr under the saddle. So, with extraordinary pluck tempered with heart, she and her fellow librarians prevailed. Those who knew Sharron best knew her to be a spirited and spunky woman with courage to burn, but also with an extraordinarily large measure of compassion and goodness to the core. She volunteered often and much, mainly at the Primavera Foundation where her charge was to find boots and shoes for the poor in our community. Sharron was predeceased by her parents, Joyce (Lane) and Norman Enstrom and her sister, Karen. Sharron left the lights on for her husband of 48 years, Milton; her son, Sam (Morgan); two grandchildren, Alyssa and Christopher James and her siblings, Sue, Ruthie and Floyd; plus all the fine folks at Grace/St. Paul's Episcopal Church who prayed with her and for her. We will say a final good-bye to this remarkable lady on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the open arms of Grace/St. Paul's Church at 2331 E. Adams St. Remembrances can be directed to Primavera Foundation (151 W. 40th St. 85713) or Grace St. Paul's. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

SIERRA, Virginia Gallegos June 24, 1938 - June 5, 2018

Virginia has gone to her eternal rest. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Herlinda Sierra; granddaughter, Jamie Maria; one sister and four brothers. Virginia is survived by her children, Mary Lou, Anna (Jorge Castro) and Michael; she is also survived by her grandchildren, Sam, JJ, Keiyana, Anthony, Gabriel, Arcelia and Jorge Jr.; great-grandchildren, Noah and Jamie Jayde; five sisters and four brothers. Memorial/Rosary Service will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018 at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave.

STITH, Raymond J. "Ray"

87, born November 29, 1930 in Toledo, OH and was released into the Light on June 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Marita (Mary Rita) Stith; daughters, Paula Weiss and Joy Sellers; also seven children from his first marriage; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ray received degrees from the University of Dayton, where he taught civil engineering for seven years. He attended graduate school at the University of Michigan and Notre Dame. Ray became president of Florissant Valley Community College in Ferguson, Missouri and Dean of Pima Community College, West Campus. After retirement he led twelve step programs in the Florence Prison system for over 20 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Center for Spiritual Living at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Gregory School auditorium, 3231 N. Craycroft Rd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Center for Spiritual Living, 4200 E. River Rd., 85718 or St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd. 85718. Ray touched many lives and left this world brighter than when he entered. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL.

TUCKER, Jerold "Jerry" V.

74, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Kathleen "Kathy"; siblings: sister, Janet Tenski, brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Barbara Tucker; sister, Bonnie Harrington; sister and brother-in-law, Jaci and Michael Nichols and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Jerry the Great. Jerry grew up in Nebraska graduating from Loup City High School. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam until 1971. Upon leaving the military he returned to GTE where he began a long and very successful career, retiring in 1998. His broad experience and continued education led him to found his own consulting business, Global Coaching Network. He also was a docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a member of the Santa Catalina Volunteer Patrol and recently retired as Chairman of the Board of Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary. He loved working with animal rescue groups, especially the greyhounds. In his "free" time, Jerry and Kathy loved to travel the world and to stay connected with family and friends. Jerry truly touched the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 1517 N. Wilmot Rd., Box 175, Tucson, AZ 85712, www.sagreys.org, or to Grey 2K USA, www.grey2kusa.org Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.