In memoriam: Funeral notices, March 21, 2021

CLAYTON, Janet Marie

May 1957 - March 2021

Passed away March 5, 2021.

Survived by

husband Edward Nesbitt;

mother Doris;

brothers, Earl and Darren;

Aunt Pam,

numerous friends and acquaintances.

Arrangements by AVENIDAS CREMATION & BURIAL.

CONNELL, Janet T.

passed away on March 3, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 9, 1942 to Richard Edward Connell and Anne Forebaugh Connell, and raised in Southern NJ. She graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, the Camden Campus of Rutgers University, and Hahnemann Medical School (now Drexel Medical School), where she also took the residency in Psychiatry. Janet practiced general psychiatry in Philadelphia and Paoli, PA, specializing in treatment of addictions. For 18 years Janet served as Director of the St. John Vianney Hospital, a treatment facility for Catholic priests and nuns in Downingtown, PA. She married Robert Butterwick in June of 1980. She retired to Green Valley, AZ, in July of 2010. In retirement, Janet was active in The Women of Quail Creek, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of AZ, The Sonora Astronomy Society, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and several political clubs. She served as a Precinct Committee Person for the Democratic Party of Pima County. She enjoyed travel both domestically and overseas, including visiting family in MO and WA State. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Richard and Anne; her husband Robert, and her sister-in-law, Renee Connell. She is survived by her brother, Richard Jr.; her sister, Mary Lois; a niece, four nephews, six grand-nieces and nephews, one great-grandnephew; her stepson, Chip Butterwick, and her stepdaughter, Robin Butterwick. Charitable contributions in Janet's memory can be made to Doctors Without Borders, YOTO (Youth on Their Own), or a charity of your choice.

CRONIN, Jerome (Jerry) E.

91, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. He is survived by his five children, Michael Cronin, Peg Cronin, Daniel Cronin and his wife, Iris, Patti Murphy and her husband, Pender and Conor Cronin and his wife, Courtney; five grandchildren, Heather, Ryann, Colin, Farrell, and Tricia. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa (nee Farrell) Cronin and daughter-in-law, Nancy Jo Cronin. Jerry is also survived by his sister, Betty Vail, sister-in-law, Margo Madonna, Conor's mother, Joan (nee Howley) Cronin, his friend, Martha Millhouse and numerous nieces and nephews.Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606.

EBERT, Richard Alwin

90, passed in his sleep March 25, 2020. He is survived by daughters, Kathryn, Mary and Joan, their husbands; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was born on May 6, 1929 in Hammond, IN and moved to Tucson in 1947. He attended the UofA where he met and married Joan E. Brown. He was employed by TEPCO and SWG. After retirement he owned and operated Dick's Gas Grills & Lights until 2001. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

FRILOT, Joseph C.

age 73, son of a proud New Orleans Creole family who's great, great-grandparents were born into slavery and were children at manumission died on March 15. He was a loving companion and husband of 43 years to his wife, Joy, whom he leaves behind to mourn him along with twin sisters, Aundre and Andrea, and brother, Roland (Terri) and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the extended family. He was predeceased by sister, Stephanie and parents, Eloise and Calvin Frilot. He had been in ill health since he suffered a brain bleed in early January. Joseph Frilot was a uniquely gentle man, so loved by almost everyone who met and made his acquaintance. His interests were many, beginning with his joining in to protest the Viet Nam War when he was a student at California State University Los Angeles where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history. The New Orleans that Joe was born into was of course the segregated South and all that means - he had to walk to the back of the bus, drink from separate public faucets and vacate the sidewalk to avoid a racial conflict. That is why he actively pursued the telling of the Black experience in America and the relevance of the civil rights movement to that lifelong effort. His work was that of a budget analyst in the Water Division at the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. In retirement he moved to Tucson and followed new interests in imparting to others, his great love of jazz. In this way, through the UA Osher program (OLLI), Joe found the opportunity to teach his knowledge and understanding of the history of jazz, saxophone jazz and piano jazz. When the Pandemic struck, Joseph was teaching a class in silent film -- a class that now will forever go unfinished.Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, March 23 at 2 pm. Please wear a mask. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.

GRADILLAS , Ralph Moreno

started his journey to our Lord March 16, 2021 surrounded by family. His sense of humor and heart of gold touched so many. Born in Tucson, Arizona October 24, 1935, he lived his life happily in the warm Tucson sunshine. He met his only love Ruth and remained happily married until she was called to the Lord. Ralph is now reunited with his forever love. Survived by his children, Mark Gradillas and wife Lucy Gillett, Susan Clark, Sandi Gradillas-Spaich and husband Jon Spaich. Adoring grandchildren, Bradley, Mackenzie, Taylor, Jonathan and Noah; six great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Juanita; brother, Alex and sisters, Virginia and Mary Louise.Ralph, Dad, Tata we will miss you every day. You are our rock and greatest role model. You always made people laugh with your silly antics. May your journey be guided by angels where you can dance with mom again. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

HINTON, Alice

passed away on March 16, 2021, almost a year after her beloved granddaughter died. She was born in Tucson at the Stork's Nest on June 21, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Anna Hanson; her husband, Phillip Hinton; brother-in-law, Thomas Hinton; in-laws Troy (Wilmetta) Hinton; and granddaughter, Sarah Duffy. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Thomas) Duffy; cousins, Sheral (Jim) Colvile, Betty (Al) Crawford, Jack (Janet) Barry, Arthur (Carol) Houston and Virginia Wurtz; brother-in-law, Forrest (Beverly) Hinton; nieces, Nancy (Guy) Moore, Susie (Kurt) Vozely, Katie (Bill) Lentz; and nephew, Jim (Cheri) Hinton. Alice was part of the Houston family and delighted in keeping up with all of the Houston family. She graduated from Tucson High and the University of Arizona. She was a Gamma Phi Beta during college. She had a bond with her sorority sisters that lasted a lifetime. She taught at University Heights Elementary. The family would like to thank the staff at Sherwood Village for the excellent care the last 4 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Christ Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m. Donations in Alice's memory can be made to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

JOHNSTON, Alice Irene

spent much of her life traveling the world alongside her husband, Richard as an Army wife or just for fun. One of her favorite past times was the two of them trekking across the United States and Canada in their motorhome.

Alice, known by many as "Grammy," made her final trip March 9, 2021, as she left for Heaven and reunited with her loving husband of 55 years, as well as her daughter, Donna and sons, David and Allen who each preceded her in death. She was 92.

She is survived by her son, Stephen (Sandy); daughters, Kathi (Butch) Powell, Annie (Dave) Himebaugh and Nancy (Cliff) Rambaran. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Alice was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed volunteering at school functions for both her children and grandchildren. She hosted the legendary "Back-to-School Bingo" annually for over three decades in which she'd provide school supplies to all the students in the family win or lose.

Alice's faith was central to her as one of the things she held dearest. She was a longstanding parishioner at Our Mother of Sorrows. There she frequented daily Mass, was an active member of the OMOS Ladies Guild and an essential part of their MOSES team.

Alice was born in a small town in southern Illinois, and she met Richard in Chicago. They fell in love and then spent the next 22 years traveling the globe together as he served in the Army.

Alice and Richard settled their family in Tucson in 1969 after he retired from the Army. However, they continued to travel for leisure in their motorhome as often as they could before Richard passed away in 2006.

While living in Tucson, Alice faithfully followed the Arizona Wildcats athletic teams and was an avid fan of coach Lute Olson. She could be found both watching on TV and listening on the radio to all of the games, and she enjoyed collecting UofA memorabilia.

Alice's family is truly grateful to the staff at Famiglia Amore Assisted Living for their compassionate love and care for her over the past year. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association and Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

KLEIN , Albert Gerhardt

Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 2, 1926 and passed away on March 10, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. Preceded in death by his parents, Gerhardt and Grace Klein; brother, David Klein; sister, Grace Freeman and dogs Sasha and Gizmo. Albert is survived by his caretaker and wife of many years, Jesusa Klein Malovic; daughters, Sharon (Joey) Jewell, Sherri Johnson and Shirlyn Klein; grandsons, Michael "Mookie" Dozier, Jachai Cox, Johnny Johnson III and JayQuon Johnson; granddaughters, Asia Johnson, Lexus Cox, Mia Dawkins, Qiara Dawkins, Nadia Dawkins and Keijhonae Lawson; great-grandson, Samuel Burnias; brother, John Klein, Sr. and many beloved relatives and granddogs. Albert earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Long Island University and went on to serve as the Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of New York before retiring and relocating with his family to Arizona. Albert had a love for life, family, traveling, photography, was an active member of church and donor to numerous charities, but his greatest life accomplishment was being "Dad" to so many that love him dearly. Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, March 21, 2021. For further info, please contact 520-885-3289. OASIS CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE.

LOPEZ, Agnes "Aggie" Sotelo

81 went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her children, Rebecca, Frank Jr. (Sherry), John (Connie), Rachel (John Felix). Siblings; Sosimo, Charles (Teri), Norma, David, Deborah (Loreto), Tim, Sam; 20 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband Frank; daughter Esther; parents Manuel and Theresa Sotelo; sister, Anna Hoyer-Raymond.

Celebration of Life was held @ Tucson Tabernacle on Saturday, March 20, 2021. It was also live streamed http://tucsontabernacle.org/1403-streaming. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER MORTUARY.

NIELSON, Warren "Donnie"

passed away at his home on March 1, 2021 at the age of 90. He was born in Safford AZ on December 23, 1930. He grew up in Bisbee AZ and then finished high school in Seattle WA. He joined the national guard at 15 and then the Airforce at 18. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. In his 30-year Airforce career he was stationed in Japan, Germany, California, British Columbia and retiring from Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson AZ. He also retired from IBM in 1995.

One of the great privileges of his life was to travel on the Honor Flight with other Veterans to Washington DC. He loved his friends, family and traveling around Arizona.

Warren was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Elaine and his daughter, Shelly. He is survived by his son, Ron (Chrystal); his daughter Becky, his grandchildren, Amanda, Tanner, Antionio, Annika, Dane and Jeremy and his great-grandsons, Jayden and Jace. Warren also leaves behind his girlfriend and companion Jeanne Choquette and her family, who loved Warren like he was their own.

There will be a service on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Foundations Inc. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

NIXON, Richard T.

of Tucson, AZ passed away in his sleep on March 11, 2021 due to complications arising from Alzheimer's.

Richard grew up in Altoona, PA. He was the son of Thomas W. Nixon and Roselind M. Daus. Richard graduated from Penn State University, and worked at Bell Labs while completing his Masters degree at Stevens Institute of Technology. He then worked the rest of his career for the Mitre Corporation both in Northern Virginia and Arizona until he retired.

Richard was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Judy for 36 years. He loved Tucson where they had a beautiful home with breathtaking views of the Catalina mountains. Richard enjoyed family visits and taking his grandchildren to see the many sites of Eastern Arizona. He always looked forward to having a drink with a friend.

Richard was a caring and supportive husband, father, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife Judy; brother and sister-in-law, Bart and Jerie; daughters, Jennifer and Tara; stepchildren, Diana and Kenny, and many grandchildren and step grandchildren.

There will be a small family service in Altoona, PA once all the family can be together. The family asks that any donations made in Richard's honor go toward Alzheimer's research.

He will be greatly missed. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

In Memoriam

REINER, Jan

How we all miss you so! It's been a year since you joined the angels and not a day goes by that we don't think about you. We miss your Smile, Laugh, and silly sense of humor. The whole neighborhood knew you as "The best mom on the block" not only for your own children; but for the neighborhood kids too. You were a driving sense of joy and dedication and your holiday parties always left everyone envious. You were a wonderful wife, mother and nurse; always caring, and putting others needs above your own. You will never know the true impact your life and deeds made to those around you and will reverberate thru generations to come. You will never be forgotten. Jan grew up a small-town girl in Pennsylvania where she met the love of her life Harold Reiner and the two of them decided to start a new adventure down In Tucson, Arizona. There; they started a home and grew a beautiful family with their two sons, Scott and Glenn and their daughter, Roxy, but her motherly love didn't end there. Jan achieved so much in her life one mentionable achievement is her nursing degree. Most days, You could find Jan relaxing at home in the bar with her family and friends shouting "Bear Down" to the UofA Wildcats, her favorite basketball team; She also had quite the green thumb and would spend hours in the yard tending to her fruitful garden. Jan, everything you were and are will be sorely missed. We all love you so much!

RICHMOND, Noah Ray

passed away too soon at home in Tucson, AZ in the early hours of March 17, 2021. Noah was born on July 28, 2000 in Columbus, OH and is survived by his mother Adrea Armandé Richmond and his Father John William Grim. Noah was the most compassionate son a mother could hope for. He was a loving person to those who knew him and so kind to everyone else. He was an excellent chef, had impeccable style, a great taste in all types of music, loved his cat Loki, and enjoyed animé films and art. He was learning how to work on hardwood floors with his grandfather in Tucson and loved it too. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Tucson and then later laid to rest directly next to his family in Fairgrove, Missouri. You can contact the family at 520-235-0674. Arrivederci Noah. We love you. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

ROUDEBUSH, Cecilia Felix

11/19/1926 - 3/4/2021

Cecilia F Roudebush peacefully entered God's hands on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Her family was with her as she joined her beloved husband in eternity.

Born on November 19, 1926 in Tucson, AZ, she was the daughter of Raquel and Valentin Felix. She grew up in Tucson, and after graduating from Tucson High School, attended and graduated from the University of Arizona. Cecilia taught school in Tucson to children learning English as a second language. Her career and sense for adventure landed her a teaching job in Chicago, IL where she met her future husband Vernon, who was also living in Chicago attending the Illinois College of Optometry. They married and lived in Phoenix, AZ before moving to Wisconsin, where Vernon launched his optometric career and she continued to teach grade school.

Returning to Arizona in the early 1960's, they settled in Safford, AZ, where they raised their family. Once grandchildren were part of the family, they became 'Booma and Boompa' to all who knew them.

Cecilia was an active resident in Safford, volunteering as a Mount Graham Community Hospital Auxiliary member for many years. Also, buoyed by her love of music and the arts, she was a founding member of the Gila Valley Arts Council in 1985, bringing world-class performers to the Gila Valley. Key to the success of GVAC is the In-School Residency Program, where artists brought their talents to the students in local elementary and high schools. A long-time parishioner of St Rose of Lima Catholic church, she was involved in many activities, including supporting the Newman Center at Eastern Arizona College.

Cecilia and Vernon moved to Tucson in 2006 where they enjoyed being closer to grandchildren in retirement.

Cecilia was predeceased by her husband Vernon; sisters, Armida and Angelita. She is survived by her sister, Alice Wasden of Las Vegas; daughter, Karen Brown (Jeff) Hollis, NH; sons, Gary (Colleen) Newport Beach CA, Bruce (Kate) Orlando, FL and Eric (Lynette) Tucson AZ. Grandchildren are Lydia, Laura, David, Sarah, Julia, Michael, Vanessa, Alex, Cedric, Olivia, Alyssa, James, and Jessica. And nieces Andrea and Alida.

Funeral Mass and internment of ashes will be held in Tucson this summer. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel.

RUNYON, Claire Elaine

(Van Camp)

passed away March 1, 2021 at her home in Tucson, Arizona after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born on November 28,1938 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey where she met her future husband while they were attending Perth Amboy High School. Claire and Richard were married 64 years and had five children, Debra, Kathleen, Richard, Douglas, and Kenneth. She is survived by her husband, five children, eight grandchildren, (Jessica, AnnMarie, William, Paul, Danielle, Rylee, Austin, and Carsen) and two great-grandchildren, (Kyle and Jaedyn). She was predeceased by her father Russel Van Camp; her mother Edna (Madsen); her sister (Jean), and her brother (Russell). Her husband took early retirement from IBM and together they traveled around the world for over twenty years. She visited all fifty states and many countries. For their fiftieth wedding anniversary she and her husband took an around the world cruise on the Queen Mary II, she has sailed around the Horn, and through the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and the Kiel Canal. She enjoyed handcrafting and going to handicraft shows. Services will be private, and she will be interred with her husband at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.