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Donald C. Smith
May 08, 2015
Donald C. Smith, 88 of Tucson, died Friday May 8, 2015. Preceded in death on January 31, 2011 by his beloved wife, of 63 years Mabel R. Smith. He is the devoted father of Sharon Brown of Tucson; Cherished grandfather of Deborah (Dave) Lesneski of Tucson and Donald (Lesa) Brown of Ft. Campbell KY;...
Rose B. Bike
May 08, 2015
Rose Bike (8/10/27 – 5/8/15) was one of four children born to Lillian (Luba) Koltunow and Ben Waxman in the Polish/Ukrainian Chicago neighborhood of Rogers Park. Growing up in the upstairs rooms of her mother’s bakery and lingerie shops, Rose came to womanhood at the end of World War II. She had...
David Lee Walker
May 08, 2015
David Lee Walker, age 70, passed away after he fought a courageous battle with cancer on May 8, 2015. Beloved husband of 50 years to Laurel Walker; beloved father of daughters, Wendy Walker and Holly (Chris) Henson; and cherished grandfather of Trevor and Parker Henson; also survived by two...
Luke Benjamin Sorensen
May 06, 2015
Luke Benjamin Sorensen was born November 30, 2012 and went to be with Jesus on May 6, 2015. Luke was a sweet, loving, mischievous boy, who was full of life and laughter. He loved his family, animals and most importantly, he loved Jesus. He illuminated joy, making everyone around him laugh, and...
Steven David Summers
May 05, 2015
Steven David Summers, 55 of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Beloved husband of 36 years to Joanna Summers, devoted father of Raychell Summers, a daddy’s girl forever, and son in law Steve. Cherished grandfather of Alana Summers. Mr. Summers loved playing hockey and when he resided in...
Murray Stuart Rulney
May 05, 2015
On May 5, 2015, Murray Stuart Rulney passed away peacefully after a three month long battle with cancer. At the time of his death, Murray was 78 years old. Born in New York City on January 10, 1937, Murray was the only child of Max and Hortense Rulney. As the son of a Naval doctor, Murray lived...
Marjorie Emerson Paulson
May 04, 2015
Marjorie Emerson Paulson passed away May 4, 2015 at the age of 90. Marjorie was born in 1924 in St. Louis, MO, and lived most of her life in Phoenix. Marjorie was a beautiful, tall and elegant woman with a vivacious personality and wonderful sense of humor. She is preceded in death by her first...
Betty Mae Wiltfang
May 01, 2015
Betty Wiltfang moved to Arizona from South Dakota in 1953. Her hometown was Aberdeen, South Dakota. Betty taught school for many years in South Dakota and in Arizona. After she retired from teaching she worked in and then managed a local school supply store for twenty-three years. Betty enjoyed...
Raymond Leroy Widmayer
May 01, 2015
RAYMOND LEROY WIDMAYER, 78, of Tucson, passed away May I, 2015. He was born in Pearson, MI, son of the late Levi and Betsy Durfey Widmayer and has been a resident of Arizona for over 60 years. Raymond retired nine years ago after working nearly 30 years for Patio Pools. He was a loving husband,...
Louis F. Mackey
Apr. 28, 2015
LOUIS F. MACKEY Louis, 65, of Oakdale, died Tuesday April 28, 2015, in the Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. He was born November 14, 1949, in Oakdale, the son of the late Carl A. and Sophie Kielowskowski Mackey. Mr. Mackey was a US Army veteran. He enjoyed golf and...
Lee C. Mellor
Apr. 27, 2015
LEE C. MELLOR Age 67, passed peacefully on April 27, 2015. He served his country in the USAF, and retired in 1999 from the Bureau of ATF. Lee was very proud of his service to NWFD. He is survived by his wife, Jan Jackson, children, Max Mellor (Nikki), Jennifer Mellor (Richard), Ian Mellor...
Elaine Lois Rapoport
Apr. 23, 2015
Elaine Lois Rapoport, 82, of Tucson, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 23, 2015 after a brave battle against lymphoma. Beloved wife of Howard Rapoport for 62 years; devoted mother of Robin Abootalebi of Tucson and Edward (Sandra) Rapoport of Phoenix. Dear sister of Louis...