FEDERICO L. ”FREDDY” CARRILLO III
age 31, born April 18, 1968 in Tucson, was called to Heaven by our Heavenly Father, November 27, 1999. He leaves a loving mother, Delia L. Carrillo, her companion, Frank; a loving father, Federico R. Carrillo, Jr. (Barbara); two sisters, Santa Lopez (Tony) and Angelmarie; two children, Michael 12, and Sabrina 4; mother of his children, Tanya; fiance, Rosalinda, her two children; Nana Carrillo; three nephews, Enrique, Alex and Santiago Lopez; aunt, Victoria Manzares (Tudy), New Mexico; uncles, Tony (Carmen), Ben (Isabel) of Tucson, John (Liz) of CA; aunts and uncles Leeths; many cousins and friends. Freddy will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you. We love you. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapel, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tuesday, November 30, 1999 from 4 to 10 p.m. Mass will be 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Call 547-3000 for more info.
MICHAEL JOSEPH DIAZ, JR.
His body succumbed at age 36 to Muscular Dystrophy on November 27, 1999. His spirit will live on in his songs and the hearts of his loving family: his wife, Jill; sons, Luke McKay, Adam McKay, Philip Cosper; mother, Sharon (John) Ely; father, Michael J. (Jeanne) Diaz, Sr.; sisters, Amanda Anby, Tina Diaz; brother, Joseph Diaz; special friends, Bill, Kevin; all his other relatives, friends, and caregivers. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
FALBA, Raymond Thomas Edward, 75, died November 27, 1999. Husband of Grace Falba; stepfather of Leon (Sandra) Baldwin of Concord, CA and Duane (Rosemary) Baldwin of Mt. Vernon, OH; several step- grandchildren also survive; son of Pauline Vandenberg; half-brother of Geraldine Barone and Robert Pakiela all of Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by his father George Falba and his sister Ruth. He retired as Analytical Chemist from Duval Mining in 1982. He was a decorated Navy Veteran of WWII and had served as usher at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church for many years. Raymond was a devoted husband and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 30th at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 1st at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30th at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GEEHAN, James, 76, of Tucson, died Wednesday, November 24, 1999. Survived by wife, Betty Geehan; children, Barbara (Floyd) Geehan-Wilson of Alexandria, VA, Janet (Kenneth) Hoffman of Alamo, CA and James Geehan of Oakton, VA; grandchildren, Andrew and Casey Elizabeth Hoffman of Alamo, CA. Mr. Geehan was a Board Member of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Nature Conservancy, Arizona Chapter; St. Gregory Preparatory School, Foothills Forum, Graduate Club; and on the Advisory Board of Brown University Magazine. During his newspaper career, he also was a member of many professional and civic organizations, and was an avid fisherman and hiker. The family suggests any memorials be sent to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Alzheimers Assn. of So. Arizona, Nature Conservancy or St. Gregory School, in Mr. Greehan’s memory. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 1, 999 at 3:00 p.m. in the Casas Adobes Congregational church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., with Rev. Jay Plumlee conducting services. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.
GOURLEY, Ronald Robert, 80, died Friday, November 26, 1999 surrounded by his family at the University Medical Center. He was born in St. Paul, MN. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 and a half years, Phyllis; Robert Gourley of Tucson, Karen Gourley Lehman of Salem, MA and Geoffrey Gourley of Flagstaff, AZ; grandchildren, Justin Gourley, Adrian Gourley, Brendan Gourley, Jenna Antrim, Dane Antrim, Ivy Lehman, Phoebe Lehman, Daphne Lehman of Salem, MA; nieces include Marjory Colby, Dr. Arloa Neuman, Jeannie Thyren and Shelly Nixon. Nephew is Dr. Donald Eckels. Ronald Gourley was Dean of the College of Architecture at the University of Arizona from 1977 to 1987 and Distinguished Visiting Professor from 1988 to present. He was Professor of Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design from 1953 to 1970, Instructor of Architecture at MIT from 1948 to 1953, Visiting Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1952. He was winner of two National Honor Awards for Excellence in Design in Cambridge, MA. He served two years in Army at Headquarters in Cesserta, Italy. Burial will be on Martha’s Vineyard in the family plot in Chilmark Cemetery. Graveside services for immediate family. Celebration Services will be held in June in Chilmark and on Sunday, December 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Gourley residence. He was much loved by his family, friends and students. Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald R. Gourley Award for Design Excellence at the College of Architecture. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
HARRIS, Helen E., 81, of Tucson, passed away on November 28, 1999. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and one daughter, Sheri. She will be lovingly missed by two sons, Robert P. (Sara), Ed (Elvia); five daughters, Kay (Keith) Johnson, Connie (Tom) Massey, Linda Macaluso, Lisa (Phil) Lauzon, Patti (Mike) Porter, twelve grandchildren, Bob, Dianne, Michele, Kimberly, Daren, Gene, Anissa, Vanessa, Nick, Paul, Vince, Robert; seven greatgrandchildren, Sara, Wes, Seb, Emma, Patrick, Dylan, Tyler, and Kaitlyn; a new arrival due on November 30. Helen and her husband moved from Indiana to Tucson in 1944. They were the proprietors of Diamond X Feed and Supply which has been in business for 52 years. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Crippled Children’s Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
HAZELMAN, Claire Marie (Piesbergen), 72, entered eternal life on November 24, 1999. She is survived by a son, David Hazelman; two daughters, Donna Sanders and Lisa Martin; a brother, Donald Piesbergen and five grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 3, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road. A visitation will take place on Thursday, December 2, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Committal will take place in East Lawn Palms Cemetery Mausoleum.
LINDSEY, Richard E., 66, born February 14, 1933, passed into the hands of Our Lord on Sunday, November 28, 1999. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 48 years, Mary; the six children he graciously gave his life to: daughters, Terry and Dee; sons, Robert, Craig, Richard and David; his children-in-law, Cathy, Patty, and Diane; his 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Donielle, Peaches, Mike, Taylor, Chris, Renee, Katie, James and Jennifer; his aunt, Bettylou; and uncle, Ronald Keith. His pride and joy and devoted pets, Rosco and Toby. He has joined his son John in heaven. Richard worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for forty years and was a member of the U.T.U. for the same amount of time. He gave joy and love with great honor to all the lives who knew him and he will be missed by many. Richard is not gone…He waits for us in another room. Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 1999 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. Graveside service immediately following at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MIRANDA, Rita ”Tita” Trujillo. Rest in peace beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Passed away Saturday, November 27, 1999. A Tucson native, born on May 22, 1914, peacefully passed into the hands of the Lord in the presence of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Miranda; brother, Juan Trujillo (Artimesa); sister, Lupe Bonillas; daughter-in-law, Elivia Miranda; grandson, Albert Miranda, Jr.; sisters, Maria Martinez, Sara Tadeo, Maria Antonia (Manny) Celaya.
She is survived by daughters and sons, Gloria Cruz, Pearl Miranda, Guillermo Miranda, Esther (Henry) Martinez, Sylvia (Julio) Robles, Albert (Toni) Miranda, Rudy (Virginia) Miranda.
She will be missed so very much. We love you, Mom.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MOBLEY, Elizabeth A., 98, passed away November 26, 1999. Survived by her sister, Zora Gwinn. Services will be private. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
PERALTA, Victor M., 62, of Tucson, passed away on November 26, 1999. He is survived by his spouse, Trinidad; one daughter, Elizabeth Morales; one brother, Jesus (Carmen) Peralta; one nephew, Phillip (Martha) Perez and many other nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 1999 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with services to follow at 11:00 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Interment South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
WALTER S. ”CHIP” STERN, JR.
Loving father, brother, uncle, and friend, joined God on November 23, 1999. Predeceased by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Stern, Sr. Survived by son, Christopher; brothers, Michael and William (Kathy); Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stein and family and many loving cousins.
Walt graduated from the University of Arizona in 1979 in Political Science. He then became a real estate broker. Later, he opened the popular coffee house and bookstore, ‘Milagro’ and developed the center where it was located.
Walt loved life and he will be missed by his family and all those he touched.
Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Compass Healthcare, Inc.
TEEPLE, Muriel J., 79, of Tucson, AZ formally of Harrisville, MI, died November 28, 1999 after a two-year, courageous battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ross G. Teeple, Sr. in 1986; and one granddaughter, Beth Ann MacGregor in 1978; and great-granddaughter, Britany Reihl in 1994.
Survived by two daughters, Catherine A. (Frederick) Travis of MI and Barbara Sue (William) Hoover of Las Vegas, NV; and two sons, Ross G. Teeple, Jr. of Tucson, and Edwin B. Teeple of Mesa, AZ; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren, also a dear friend, Charlie Halonen of MI and Tucson.
Arrangements for cremation were handled by Gillies Funeral Home of MI. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Harrisville, MI.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.