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Betty Roberta Williams
Dec. 03, 2011
Betty Roberta Williams passed away on December 3, 2011 in Tucson, AZ. Betty was born in Oklahoma City to William and Mabel Neph on July 26, 1920, one hour after her twin brother, Bill. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Home Economics. She married Geroge Hull in 1946...
Dora E. Childress
Dec. 03, 2011
Dora E. Childress, "Dee" 88 of Tucson, died December 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Lt. Col. Clyde C. Childress, USAR, Ret. Private interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
Michael H. Stein
Dec. 02, 2011
MICHAEL H. STEIN, passed away unexpectedly December 2, 2011 at his home in Tucson. Michael was born March 6, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to Nathan and Mollie Stein. Raised in Brooklyn, he graduated from James Madison High School and served in the U.S. Army. He proudly and regularly wore a sweatshirt of...
Marie Louise Phillips
Dec. 02, 2011
MARIE LOUISE PHILLIPS, 77, passed away in Tucson December 2, 2011. Born December 26, 1933 in Phoenix, AZ. She was a graduate of Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. She taught at Borton Elementary in the latter fifties. Marie always had a kind heart and was a gentle soul. Preceded in...
Valerie Gladys Pearson
Dec. 01, 2011
Valerie Gladys Gunn Pearson was born on July 9, 1924 in Mesa, Arizona. She was one of five children born to Jimmy and Dorcus Gunn. Valerie attended school at Booker T. Washington in Arizona. She worked at various jobs including the hospital field. Her real love was staying home and taking care of...
Zachary Buchalter
Nov. 17, 2011
Zachary Buchalter, died in Tucson on November 17, 2011. Born in New York City on December 1, 1919 and graduated Erasmus High School and the City College of New York. Zach served in the WWII in the Pacific as an officer in the combat engineers. Zach married Joan Buchlater April 11, 1948. He earned...
Dorothy J. Butzberger
Nov. 16, 2011
Dorothy J. Butzberger, of Tucson, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband Ernest A. and brother Robert Kleinknecht; survived by son, Robert C. (Fran) Butzberger; sisters Virginia Wernecke and Kathryn Beck; grandchildren Diane Ramirez, Sandra Butzberger and great...
Kenneth John Mihalovich, III
Nov. 14, 2011
Born September 2, 1984 in Globe, Arizona, and died November 14, 2011 in Tucson. He is survived by his parents, Tim and Mary Mercer; sisters Kourtney (Michael) Gonzalez of Oro Valley and Kurissa Mercer of Tucson; nephews Forrester Mercer and Alexavier Rangel; and nieces Mariah Gonzalez and Miah...
Reta Gail Ravelich-Armstrong
Nov. 13, 2011
ARMSTRONG-RAVELICH, RETA GAIL, 72, of Tucson, died November 13, 2011. Born July 14, 1939 in Hyden, KY, to William and Eva Mattingly. Reta was a long time member of the F.O.E. Aerie #180 in various positions, where she met and became close friends with many other members of the Eagles. One of her...
Delvin Ray Merriner
Nov. 13, 2011
MERRINER, DELVIN RAY, 60, of Tucson, died November 13, 2011. Born June 1, 1951 in Fairmont, WV. Delvin was employed at Coventry Health for 3 years, was an avid collector of Superman comics and memorabilia. He is survived by his wife, Pearle Merriner of Tucson; mother, Mary Bell of Tucson; father,...
Beatrice Spear
Nov. 12, 2011
Beatrice Spear, 91, of Tucson, died November 12, 2011. Born August 3, 1920 in Germany. Preceded in death by her husband, Hans Spear. Survived by two daughters, Barbara (Steve) Helfgot of Phoenix and Judith Voigt of Chicago, IL grandchildren, Jeremy (Barbra Schwartz) Helfgot of Phoenix and Adam...
Ralph Gobea Dominguez
Nov. 10, 2011
Ralph G. Dominguez 62, a son given by the Lord, to Santiago S. and Susie G. Dominguez on October 24, 1949 in Tucson, Arizona, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 10, 2011. Ralph is preceded in death by his father Santiago S. Dominguez. Ralph is survived by his wife, Norma; mother...