In memoriam: Funeral notices, December 8, 2019

ARKOWITZ, Hal

passed away November 16, 2019. He is survived by his children, Alex, Jen and Laura; his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Reya, Sarah, and Zach; his brother, Martin and his family, and by the love of his life, Lollie. He was Emeritus Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona. His life work was dedicated to understanding how people change and why they don't. He was author and editor of numerous books and was devoted to his patients, family, and other loved ones. His humor and kindness defined him. He was a true mensch, and he will be dearly missed. In his honor, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society.

BARNETT, Patricia "Trish"

passed away November 25, 2019. Patricia was born at St. Mary's in Tucson and she was the eldest of four children to Barney (Earl) and Elinor Barnett of Marana AZ. Trish attended college at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. She graduated with a bachelor's degree and she worked in Wilcox, Buckeye, Wickenburg and Marana School Districts as a Speech Therapist. Trish loved working with her students and many of them made a connection with her beyond her speech therapy role. Trish also spent some time in Durango/Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Trish loved traveling and she spent time in Australia, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and many other states in the US. The family is appreciative to her many friends and caregivers who assisted Trish over the past few years. Patricia is survived by her mother, Elinor Barnett; sisters, Virginia (Gini) Hoopes and Laura Barnett and her brother, Fred Barnett, as well as nephews, Jason, Tim and Eric and niece, Kelly. She is predeceased by her father, Barney (Earl) Barnett. Services were held Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

BRICKLER, Dr. Lewis M.

Long time Tucson resident and beloved family physician,

Lewis M. Brickler, born March 21, 1926 in Danielsville, PA,

passed away in Santa Fe, NM on November 17, 2019.

His life is celebrated by his family:

daughter, Carol Ann Brickler;

grandchildren, Yolanda Howe, Maria Krajewski

and James Krajewski

as well as by his great-grandchildren, Jordan Howe and Alexander Krajewski.

He will be remembered by his former patients and friends

as a kind, generous, honest and trustworthy man

who loved hunting, fishing, and telling jokes.

He will be missed.

CAPANNA, Anthony Frank Jr.,

passed away, December 1, 2019 at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, CO.

He was born in Pueblo, Colorado to parents Anthony Frank Capanna Sr. and Rose Soldano. They were proud Italian immigrants and lived at the foot of the "Goat Hill/Smelter" community. Anthony went to Centennial High School and left his junior year to join the Merchant Marines. He served from 1944-1950 as Chief Refrigeration Engineer. Anthony loved the sea and seeing the world. He traveled on 14 ships and completed 4 trips around the world. Anthony went back to Pueblo to help his mom and to work at his dad's garage. He took over the garage after his dad's death and also started an auto dealership.

Anthony was a Golden Gloves boxer, exercise and health advocate. He was a tough and courageous fighter his whole life. He continued in his career to sell cars and manage car dealerships in both Colorado and Tucson, Arizona. Anthony is survived by his three sons, Rocco (Rebecca), Marty (Renee) and Carl (Jill); nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sister, Rita Morneau (Mike) and first wife, Gloria Trujillo (25 years). He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Capanna and second wife, Betty. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, 1706 Roselawn Rd., in Pueblo, CO at 11:00 a.m. Reception immediately following at St Joseph Catholic Church, 1145 S. Aspen Rd. Arrangements by TG MCCARTHY FUNERAL HOME.

ENGLISH, Mark

Our beloved Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend, passed away November 17, 2019, after a brief bout with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born in Hawthorne, CA, on November 6, 1962 to Ivan English Jr. and Carol English. He spent his early years in Canoga Park. CA, and his family moved to Tucson in 1971. He is survived by his parents, his loving wife of 20 years, Mary; son, Matthew; daughter, Makayla; sister, Stephanie English (Dave Dummeyer); brothers, Stephen (Marifi) English and Brian English; nieces, Emily, Julia, Michelle and Sophia English; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Mark graduated from Sahuaro High School in 1980 and Pima Community College in 1992. Mark was very involved in his childrens' schools and the Camino Seco Youth Bowling League. The beloved "Coach Mark" dedicated his Saturday mornings to teach children and teens about his favorite sport. A celebration of Mark's life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. An interment will take place Friday, December 20, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at All Faiths Memorial Park, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the Camino Seco Youth Bowlers at Bowlero Tucson or the America Cancer Society. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

GALLEGO, Elma O.

87, passed away November 29, 2019 surrounded by her children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus 'Guerito'; parents, Pablo and Mary Ortega; brother, Pablo Jr., sister, Mary Lou and son-in-law, George. She is survived by her children, Linda, Jesus Jr. 'Sonny' (Connie) and Geraldine (George); brother, Alex Ortega; nine grandchildren, Lanette, Georgina, Marcus, Janis, Jesus III, Jeff, George, Gilbert and Gessica; 11 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan, Brooklynn, Mark, Nathaniel, Jesus IV, Kaleb, Mika, Robby, Joell and Brazen. Elma was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A special thank you to Care Haven care home. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Most Holy Trinity Parish. A Rosary will be offered at 10:30 a.m. with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest immediately following at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

GARVER, Joanne (Thompson)

a retired antiques collector, longtime resident of the Barrio Libre, former financial analyst, and daily devotee of crossword puzzles, died November 24, 2019 in Tucson of old age.Born in Nogales, Arizona on November 30, 1931 she would have been 88 in six more days. Her parents, realty owner Ralph E. Thompson and Leona Barwiler, were visiting Karmel Korn, a small confectionary shop they owned on Morley Avenue in Nogales, when Joanne became a border baby.The family returned soon to their home in Tucson, where in April 1934, Joanne's earliest memories were about the kidnaping of first grader June Robles, grand-daughter of banker-rancher Bernabe Robles. After 19 days, the governor received general directions for finding June in the desert east of Wilmot Road. The county attorney and an uncle searched for hours and were about to give up when they found sheet iron covering a hole. Inside, chained to a stake, June was dirty but alive. Joanne for years would have nightmares about finding herself in a hole in the desert miles from home.Later in 1934, nightmares became reality with the death of her father from tuberculosis. Her mother remained in Tucson as a registered nurse at the Desert Sanatorium, but sent Joanne to Wells County, Indiana south of Fort Wayne to be raised by her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Barwiler, and an aunt, Margaret Barwiler, on a farm near the Wabash River. Her grandfather, Joseph Barwiler, was the first licensed school bus driver in the state.On arrival in Indiana, she was at a loss, asking, "Where are the mountains?"At 12, Joanne and the Barwilers moved some 20 miles northwest to Huntington, and Joanne later graduated from Huntington Catholic High School.In 1951, she married Richard A. Garver, a journalist, academic, and then an agent for the CIA. Joanne earned a B.A. from the University of Montana in 1959, but the couple separated in 1961. Joanne moved to Princeton, NJ with her adopted son, Paul Tioux, a Lakota Sioux, and worked as a financial analyst for New Jersey Medicaid while volunteering for several charities.She returned to Tucson in 1991, living on South Main and then from 2002 till 2017 as the first and longest tenant in the restored adobes at Ochoa Court on South Convent.A parishioner of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, she admired pioneer Padre Francisco Eusebio Kino as well as Indian culture and heritage. She enjoyed visiting art museums, listening to classical music, gardening, and travel, but her great love was her cats.Survivors besides her son Paul, a master carpenter and fine arts artisan in Santa Fe, include granddaughters Bay Povi and Summer Tioux; step-grandchildren Karla Reynolds and Rainsound Tioux; cousins Walter Hartman of Peoria and Viola Thompson of Golconda, IL; and other cousins in Fort Wayne and Rochester, MN.Burial is to be in the Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton, IN near the Barwiler farm. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona or the Tucson Symphony.

GRIMES, Philip Austin

2/8/1931 - 11/15/2019

Phil Grimes was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, the second child to Austin and Kathryn Grimes. Phil had an idyllic childhood growing up with three brothers in Little Falls. He went to Moorhead State College before joining the Navy. He was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic, and discovered his love of repairing and restoring cars. While in Hawaii, Phil ran a side business fixing and selling cars. Throughout his life, Phil was a tinkerer; he could fix anything needing repair.

After discharge from the Navy, Phil attended the University of Minnesota, where he met his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" J. Young. They raised their five children in Bloomington, Minnesota. He worked for 32 years as a Production Scheduler for 3M Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and briefly in Austin, Texas, before retiring in 1989. He and Betsy moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1989, spent ten years in San Francisco, California, and then returned to Tucson in 1999. He kept busy in retirement with a wide range of jobs.

Phil was a calm and gentle man who was always there for his family. He loved spending time with them and built special relationships with each person in the family. He was "Paka", "Papa", and "Grandpa" to his grandchildren. He was best man at his youngest son's wedding. He cared for his twin grandsons several days a week for many years when they were young. He was a role model who possessed the qualities that we would like to have and affected us in a way that made us want to be better people. Those around him never forgot how special he made them feel.

Phil passed away peacefully at his home on November 15th after a prolonged illness. As a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend, he was warm, kind, generous, considerate, and witty. He will be missed by those that loved him and knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betsy; five children, Kathryn, Joseph (Julie), John (Joan), Patrick (Kim) and Susan; five grandchildren, Alina, Joshua, Dustin, William and Philip; two brothers, Donald and John (Barbara), and many nieces and nephews and their families. A Celebration of Phil's life will be held with family and friends on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

HOLMES, Jeanette W.

Lived her life filled with love, kindness, caring, and generosity. Born May 17, 1938 in Uvalde, Texas, she was the oldest of three sisters born to Vada and Luther Winans. She was raised near Austin, attended high school and college in El Paso, and forever had a soft place in her heart for where she grew up. Jeanette moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972 and began work for Tucson Unified School District as an office manager and secretary. She loved working with children, and over her 20-year career was passionately involved with elementary and middle schools in the district. Later, she worked for the City of Tucson as an office manager before retiring in 2000. She worked hard and gave much of her time. Her retirement years were spent with her family and her many, many friends. She traveled, worked in her garden, and enjoyed frequent gatherings with her bridge buddies. Jeanette volunteered on her H.O.A. board serving multiple terms on many different committees and was president for several years. She always wanted to make her neighborhood, and Tucson, a better place to live. Jeanette passed away at her home in Tucson on November 9, 2019. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 62 years, John; son, Stuart and daughter, Paula (Jim); her grandchildren, Ali (Ean), Jimmy (Samantha), Grace, Libby and Audrey, as well as three great-grandchildren, Elinor, James IV and William. She is also survived by her sister, Margie Thill (John) and brothers, Rick Walden and Alan Krueger (Janet), all of Texas. She was incredibly proud of her family. There are no words to express the sorrow felt by all who knew Jeanette. We do have wonderful memories of a beautiful, unselfish, and lovely person whose love will live on in all of us always. Per Jeanette's wishes, no public services will be held. If anyone would like to make a donation to the American Cancer Society or another favorite charity of choice in her name, she would like that. Her family thanks all of the doctors and health care workers, especially Casa de la Luz Hospice, for their care and compassion the past few months.

JEFFERS, Billy Ray

80, passed away quietly and peaceful on Sunday morning, November 17, 2019 in Gilbert, AZ with family. He lived in Tucson for 50 years. Bill made a career serving our country. He served in the Army for 21 years. He loved the Lord and lived his testimony daily. He was grateful to be an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Bill loved to play the guitar and sing. He was a lifelong member of the Arizona Old Time Fiddlers of Tucson. He is survived by his daughter, Lorrie (Brian) Hunt and his son, Anthony (Laura) Jeffers and their mother, Mary Ann Jeffers. He is preceded by his parents, Ellery Jeffers and Eva Mae Keeton.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the National Military Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. A luncheon for family and friends will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2233 S. Wade Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85295 following the service.

Bill was a true missionary, so in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Missionary Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 E. North Temple Street Salt Lake City, UT 84150. Attn: General Missionary Fund. Please include your return address with your donation. Arrangements by BUNKER FAMILY FUNERALS/CREMATION.

KIVEL, Alvin

passed away at his home in Tucson on November 30, 2019 at the age of 93. Al was born in Loma Linda, CA on November 11, 1926, and moved to Tucson when he was two. He attended Mansfeld Jr. High and Tucson High School, graduating in 1944. After high school he joined the Navy and then returned to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona. Al was a gifted athlete who played basketball and baseball at Mansfeld Jr. High School, Tucson High School and the University of Arizona and later became a competitive tennis player. He won the High School State Basketball Championship in 1943 was inducted to Arizona Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969 and eventualy becoming the Men's National Doubles Senior Hardcourt Champion. Al was one of the charter members of the Tucson Conquistadors.

Al married his high school sweetheart, Janice Friedman in 1949. Together they built a life together for 70 years. They had three children, Karen, Sheri and Bob and family always came first to Al. He was an avid supporter of U of A sports, believed strongly in philanthropy benefiting Tucson and Jewish community and was a respected businessman. Al is survived by his wife of 70 years, Janice Kivel; daughters, Karen Kivel, Sheri Kleiman and son, Bob Kivel: grandchildren, Michelle Ferreira, Kimberly Weberg, Ben Kleiman, Beth Kleiman, Leslie Conzemius, Ali Gustafson and Sean Kivel; great-grandchildren, Gus, Caylie, Parker, Elle and Mila. Services were held on December 2, 2019 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, with Rabbi Stephanie Aaron officiating. Donations may be made to the Jewish Family & Children's Services (JFCS), the University of Arizona Cancer Center or a charity of your choice.

MERRIMAN, John "Jack" Grady

5/10/1957 - 11/29/2019

John's passed on to greener pastures. A Tucson native, Wetmore and Amphitheater alumni. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Jessie; grandmother, Jessie-Wheeler; sister, Charlotte. Survived by wife, Rhea; sister, Pam; brother, Sam; daughters, Jacquelyn and Kendall (Chaz); niece, Morgan; nephews, Sam and Nick; adopted children, Lindsey and Mason; also grandfather of 12. Services: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10:00 a.m., ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel. Celebration reception following services.

MUCKLEY, Robert E.

1926 - 2019

Bob died peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his Tucson home, The Country Club of La Cholla.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Doris E. Muckley (1928-2016), and youngest son, K.C. Muckley (1960-1995).

His survivors include his children, David Muckley of Manhattan Beach, CA, Jay Muckley of Portland, OR, Joan Peters of Oklahoma City, OK and Marybeth Stevenson of Eugene, OR. He was blessed with eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Bob was born February 7, 1926 in Cleveland Heights, OH. Following high school he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at age 17. After a short service due to war end, he attended and graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA in 1949; where as a sophomore he was sports editor of the college newspaper; as a junior, editor of the campus yearbook, and as a senior, an officer of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, as well as their choir director.

In 1950 he started both his family and his 36 year career with General Electric Lamp Division in St. Louis, MO. He was transferred to Denver, CO for a short time and his last ten years with GE were in Tulsa, OK. Immediately after retiring in 1987 he spent 12 glorious fun-filled years as a docent with the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of Western History and Art in Tulsa, OK.

He and Doris moved to Tucson, AZ in 1999 where they soon grew to love the desert and many new friends. Volunteer work continued as he gave eight years to the Pima Council on Aging. For fun he earned 2 senior Olympic medals in bocce ball. He also enjoyed giving tours of the San Xavier del Bac before they developed their own docent program.

Some of his lifetime achievements include being chairman of his local St. Louis Boy Scout Troop; he joined every choir of every church they attended; he donated over 10 gallons of blood to the Red Cross; he was honored to become a Eucharistic Minister with the Catholic Church and of course, his onetime hole-in-one at the golf course in Tulsa, OK June of 1997.His Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Our Lady of the Desert, a conventual church at the Redemptorist Renewal Center near Picture Rocks; following will be a celebration of life at The Country Club of La Cholla, fireplace room from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

NELSON, Sherman Burnell

85, of Tucson, Arizona died November 30, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona from complications of Parkinson's disease. Sherman was born on October 11, 1934 in Marion, South Dakota to Richard C. Nelson and Minnie (Morrison) Nelson, the youngest of four children. Sherman was preceded in death by his sisters, Ardis Jensen, Wanda Dowd, and Nila Taylor.In 1945, Sherman contracted Polio and spent a year at the Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was treated by Sister Elizabeth Kenny, whose treatment applied hot compresses to the limbs followed by passive movement. Sherman recovered from Polio and learned to walk again. Sherman never complained about having Polio; instead he considered himself incredibly fortunate for obtaining his treatment at the Kenny Institute.Sherman graduated from the University of Minnesota with an engineering degree in 1959, and obtained a Master's Degree from Drexel University in 1965. He was employed by Martin Marietta Company and worked on the Titan I missile silos in South Dakota. Thereafter he moved to Baltimore Maryland and was employed by Westinghouse Electric Company. In 1961, he met and married his wife Pat and began raising three children in Lutherville, Maryland.In 1979, Sherman interviewed for a job with Hughes Aircraft Company in Tucson, Arizona. He was attracted to the mountains, the Sonoran Desert, and the climate. In the fall of 1979, Sherman moved his family to Tucson, Arizona. He continued working at Hughes Aircraft Company, now Raytheon Company, until his retirement in 1999. Sherman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. For many years, he and his wife were active members of St. Michael's and All Angels Church and were involved with the Southern Arizona Aquatic Association. He also enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, and photography. With his family, he visited many of our country's National Parks. He spent his retirement visiting the Panama Canal, Machu Picchu, the Mediterranean, and Denmark, among other places.Sherman is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia; his daughters, Lisa (David) Tribbett of Phoenix, and Kay Nelson (Hale Barter) of Tucson; and son, John (Stephanie) Nelson of Phoenix; eight grandchildren, Patrick, Sydney, Madeline, and Olivia Tribbett, Kelsey and Corryn Barter, and Michael and Emily Nelson, and many nieces and nephews.Services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Heritage Funeral Chapel (6830 W. Thunderbird Rd, Peoria AZ 85381) with a viewing at 11:00 a.m. and Funeral Services at Noon. Burial will follow at Sunland Memorial Park (15826 N Del Web Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arizona Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. Arrangements by HERITAGE FUNERAL CHAPEL.

SLOAN, C. Philip

Born to Neil and Stephanie Sloan, died November 20, 2019. Older brother to Reverend Thomas H. Sloan (deceased) and Elizabeth (Betty) Schwab. Proudly served in the Marine Corp from 1951 to 1953. He met the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Cullinane in Seattle, WA and they married in August 1955. Graduated from Seattle University in 1957 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Although born in the Midwest, Phil loved the water and mountains of the Pacific Northwest. He taught himself to sail on the water surrounding Camano Island and enjoyed fishing on Puget Sound and in Idaho. After residing in New Hampshire for 14 years, retirement to the high desert of Tucson became his oasis. He was an engineer at heart and loved problem solving. Phil never met a stranger. He connected with people of all ages and walks of life and will be dearly missed by numerous friends and family members. He was adored by his children, grandsons and many nieces and nephews. He was a devout Catholic with a deep faith that sustained him throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; daughter, Margaret Acker (Dan) of Seattle, WA; son, Tom Sloan (Michele) of Milford, NH; daughter, Nancy Sloan (Brett Plummer) of Westport Island, ME; grandsons, Will Acker (fiancé Lauren Scott), Scott Acker, Nick Sloan and his sister, Betty Schwab (Ron) of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. A celebration of his life will occur Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Santa Catalina Catholic Church with a Mass and Rosary at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow. Remembrances may be made to Sister Jose Women's Center (https://www.srjosewomensshelter.org/) or Impact of Southern Arizona (https://www.impactsoaz.org/ ) in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.

VOSS, Dr. Wilber Christian

San Diego, CA - Dr. Wilber Christian Voss, 86, passed away November 29, 2019 and is with our Lord Jesus.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra (Bettis) Voss; five children, Chris Voss, Craig Voss (wife Lori), Brenda Oakes, Jennifer Nasser (husband Gordon), and Will Voss; and nine grandchildren, as well as his two sisters, Della Mae (Voss) Raguse and Marian (Voss) McKay (husband Charlie) and many nephews and nieces. Wilber's sister, Lavina (Voss) Juergensen preceded him in death.

After leaving the Air Force, Wilber moved to Tucson in 1970 and joined Thomas-Davis Clinic. Servicing as clinic president as well as CEO of the Thomas-Davis owned Intergroup HMO. He retired in 1995 as well as retired from the AZ Air Guard as a Bird Colonel. Wilber was a devoted member and twice president of Fountain-of-Life Lutheran church.

Wilber was a huge supporter of the Arizona Wildcats, loved traveling, the arts and theater, hiking Sabino Canyon, reading history, as well as an avid photographer.

Wilber and Sandra moved to San Diego in 2016 to be close to family. Wilber was always patient, had a wonderful sense of humor, never gave unsolicited advice, never imposed his beliefs on anyone, and tried to always give a kind word. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

Wilber's remains will be cremated and a Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2019 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Poway CA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Parks Conservation Association https://www.npca.org/give/memorial-tribute-giving or the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod https://www.lcms.org/givenow/LCMS .