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Lawrence Tsui
Jan. 26, 2017
Lawrence Tsui was only 21 when he died, but he did not die of natural causes. He transferred to be a junior at the University of Arizona majoring in geography. He loves the heat and thought heat and the U of A would be the best combination for him. He had many roadblocks during the enrollment...
Helen E. Clement
Jan. 25, 2017
Memoir of Helen Elizabeth Clement Born Helen Elizabeth Dausch on March 31, 1924, Helen grew up on Butler St in Adrian with her brother Robert. She spent a great deal of time with her Grandma Anderson and Uncle Bill Westfall at his grocery store. An avid athlete, Helen dominated as a fastpitch...
Daniel Rodriguez
Jan. 23, 2017
Daniel Rodriguez, fondly called “Pooh Bear,” was born in Nogales, AZ on July 5, 1978. He passed away on January 23, 2017. Daniel was a caring, generous soul. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in electrical engineering. He was known for his wit, his cleverness, his...
Alvin Schechter
Jan. 23, 2017
Alvin Schechter, 92, died January 23, 2017. Preceded in death by beloved wife Ileane Schechter. Survived by loving children Sheryl (Richard) Marcus and Randy Schechter; adoring grandchildren Adam (Jordy) and Brandon Marcus; affectionate great grandchildren to Jonah and Toby Marcus. Prior to his...
Merrill Broad
Jan. 23, 2017
Longtime Tucson resident Merrill Broad, 89, passed away Monday. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to George and Gwen Broad, Merrill was the youngest of three siblings. He is pre-deceased by his sister Rita, and brother, Leo. Merrill joined the Navy at the end of World War II serving on the USS...
Elizabeth Anne Keyer
Jan. 21, 2017
ELIZABETH ANNE KEYER Beth, as she was known to her family, was born Oct. 1, 1974 in Louisville, KY to Anita L. (Bush) and the late R. Allan Keyer, Jr. and passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. She had been a resident of the greater Tucson area for nearly 25 years. Beth was a professional...
Robert Cecil Helmers
Jan. 21, 2017
Robert "Bob" C. Helmers passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 21, 2017 at the age of 87 after a valiant battle with cancer. Bob was born in Cincinnati Ohio, and attended school in Middletown Ohio. After graduating from High School, he attended the University of Ohio at...
Justin Boyd Louk
Jan. 18, 2017
Justin Boyd Louk, born July 15th, 1985 in Tucson, AZ, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 at Tucson Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Kelli Louk, honored step-father to his step-son, Tony Quinones, cherished son to his father and mother, Boyd...
Jonas Donald Eldridge Sr.
Jan. 15, 2017
Jonas Donald Eldridge Sr. (Grandpa, Don, Sonny) SAVED GOD FEARING MAN 09/05/1933-01/15/2017. Joined US Army, fought in Korean War earning the Purple Heart. Retiring from Navy Reserves Seabee, and the City of Tucson. He leaves to mourn wife of 64 years, brother, children, grandchildren, and...
Elaine K. Stoller
Jan. 14, 2017
ELAINE K. STOLLER, 71years old, of Tucson, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Arthur Stoller; devoted mother of Amy Marrottia of Tucson, dear sister of Michael (Linda) Kahn of FL; cherished grandmother of Rachel Wilson, Madison Marrottia and Leann Marrottia. Mrs. Stoller was born in...
Holly Rio
Jan. 06, 2017
Holly Rio, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, January, 6, 2017. Survived by her husband John; daughter, Heidi (Karl) Von Mayr; beloved granddaughters, Haley and Kelsey; sister, Judy (Steven) Hirsch; step-daughter, Dorinda (Kurt) Hudson and their daughters Angelysa, Kylie and Jordyn;...
Samuel George Arcus
Jan. 05, 2017
Samuel George Arcus Our beloved father and grandfather, Samuel George Arcus, passed away in his sleep at the age of 95 on January 5, 2017. Sam led a remarkable life, always striving to improve the lives of others. After growing up in an orphanage, he graduated from City College of New York and...