In memoriam: Funeral notices, March 27, 2022

In memoriam: Funeral notices, March 27, 2022

Geoffrey Ahern

Ahern, Geoffrey L., PhD, MD

1954 - 2022

Dr. Geoffrey L. Ahern held the Bruce and Lorraine Cumming Endowed Chair in Alzheimer's Research and was a professor of neurology, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as a member of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at The University of Arizona. He was a well-known and highly regarded expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

He was born in New York City and grew up above a tavern. He received his graduate and medical degrees at Yale University and completed his neurology residency at the Boston University Hospitals. After his residency, Dr. Ahern completed a fellowship in behavioral neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Ahern joined the faculty of The University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Neurology in 1990 as an assistant professor and was later promoted to associate professor and ultimately professor. As an educator, he was highly involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and won teaching awards from the Department of Neurology.

In addition to providing care to those with dementia and their families, Dr. Ahern had an active research program aimed at finding treatments for Alzheimer's disease and helped oversee dozens of clinical trials to treat or diagnose Alzheimer's disease. As a clinician, he was regularly recognized by Best Doctors Inc. as one of the "Best Doctors in America." He was loved by his patients and their families for helping them negotiate a terrible diagnosis with grace and humor.

Dr. Ahern was an active member of the National Institutes of Health's Alzheimer's Disease Consortium, which studied the disorder to gain insight into the pathophysiology of and treatments for dementia and was a Fellow of the American Neurological Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 4 PM. It will be streamed on https://arizona.zoom.us/j/85626100519. If you would like to attend in person, please contact the Department of Neurology 520-626-4551 for details.

Gifts in memory of Dr. Ahern can be made through The University of Arizona Foundation (https://uafoundation.org/) to support Neurology Resident Education.

John Almquist

ALMQUIST, John

John Arthur Almquist Jr. was born on March 19, 1932, in Wilmington, Delaware, the only child of John Arthur Almquist, Sr., a chemist at duPont, and Carol Bruce Almquist. He died in Tucson, his home for more than 60 years, on March 18, 2022. John grew up on a farm in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover) in 1950 and received a BA in Economics from Cornell University in 1955. While at Cornell, he met Laura (Lolly) Treman, and they were married in 1956. John was commissioned in the US Navy through the Cornell Naval ROTC program in March 1955 and served as a combat duty pilot aboard aircraft carriers in 1956 and 1957. In 1958, he and his family moved to Tucson, where he worked as a stockbroker and as a Naval Reserve pilot. In 1964, John joined the Arizona Air National Guard in Phoenix. He was appointed Commander of the Arizona Air National Guard in 1983 and promoted to the rank of Major General in 1987. He retired in 1991 with multiple commendations and more than 6,400 flying hours. John was also a successful stockbroker for more than 40 years, retiring as a vice president at Prudential Securities in 2001.John strongly believed in giving back to the community and was a generous supporter of many local and national charitable causes. He treasured Tucson's desert and the abundant wildlife, and was an avid Arizona Wildcats booster. He will be remembered as a kind, generous man who shared his joy in life with all he met. He is survived by Laura, his wife of 66 years; children Peter (Marty), Kristin, and Arthur (Amy); grandchildren Matthew (Allison) and Chris; sister-in-law Carol; and nephews Robert (Erin), Duncan, and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be designated to the YMCA of Southern Arizona, 60 W. Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 in support of scholarships for military kids to the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp or to the YMCA's Armed Services Support Fund. Donations can also be made to the John and Laura Almquist Fund at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, 5049 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85711, which supports several nonprofit organizations. A celebration of John's life will be held at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd St., Tucson, AZ 85716 on a date to be announced. Arrangements are by Adair Funeral Homes.

Sharon Fuller

FULLER, Sharon Ann

On the evening of March 7th, 2022 our beloved Sharon departed her earthly body in peace and with anticipation of rejoining her loved ones that had gone before, including her parents Bill and Mary Boone, siblings John and Cassie as well many other family members and friends, including very well-loved canine children Amika, Heidi Marie and Deuce.Sharon left with a smile, the same great smile she had for all around her throughout her thirty-five-year career in retail management with the Petrie Company and, after retirement, eighteen years spent as front desk receptionist and part-time manager at the Sunflower community in Northwest Tucson.Sharon left behind many loved ones, including sister, Patty (who she called "Poco") and several nieces, nephews, other family members and close friends, including one she called shortly before leaving," my very best friend" Jerry, her Husband of 21 years, whose aching heart will hold her sweet memory above all else until the day arrives to hold her in his arms again.If you knew Sharon, and grieve for her loss, please know that her departure ended a long period of suffering and with a clear heart and mind she chose, in her own words, to "pull the plug" and find peace in the hereafter.And peace she found with a smile on her face and her wishes were that all who knew and loved her would soon also find peace with their loss and share that smile when thoughts of her come to mind.Per Sharon's wishes there will be no Memorial Service held. Let each of you memorialize her life as you knew her in your own way, as she wished, and hopefully never forget the good times you've shared with her in life. She asked only that her worldly remains be turned to ashes and shared with nature wherever her family desires. Remember Sharon only with pleasant thoughts and smiles and find peace therein as she has done.

David Haro

Haro, David "Chapo" L.

David "Chapo" Lopez Haro David "Chapo" Lopez Haro, 56, passed away peacefully at home on Friday March 18, 2022 with family at his side. He was born on July 30, 1965 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico to Natividad Moreno Haro and Ramona (Lopez) Haro. He was raised in Tucson, was a graduate of Sunnyside High School, and worked many years in construction. He had a unique ability to make those around him feel special and loved. He could help solve any problem and fix anything that was broken. He was a fun-loving, generous soul and was never known to turn away anyone who needed his help. He was known as the unofficial handyman of the neighborhood and could usually be found in his garage working on his trucks or some custom projects - always with "Chapo", his inseparable dog at his side. David never neglected a chance to dance, fish, hunt, camp, watch Westerns (especially ones starring John Wayne) or take Chapo to visit friends at the Bear Canyon Ace Hardware. Above all, he was deeply loved by his family and many friends. He will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to know him. He is preceded in death by his father, Natividad Moreno Haro. He is survived by his mother, Ramona (Lopez) Haro, his son David Natividad Haro (Enrique) of Germany, and also his siblings, Victor Haro (Vero), Rafael G. Haro (Michelle), Aide Martinez (Javier), and Olivia Giron (Ozzy). He is also survived by girlfriend Beverly Auriello, his beloved chihuahuas Chapo and Baby Girl and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Wednesday March 30, 2022 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Martinez Funeral Chapels 2580 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85713 with Rosary recitation 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Additional Visitation Thursday March 31,2022 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Martinez Funeral Chapels. Funeral Mass Thursday March 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Roman Catholic Church 801 N. Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745

Jane Kline

KLINE, Jane Ann (Moore)

Jane Ann Kline passed away at Normandel Place, Tucson, AZ, on Friday, February 25, 2022 after a long illness. She was born March 21, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan to Dr. and Mrs. (Daisy Williams) Hobert Clifford Moore of Bay City, Michigan. Jane Ann graduated from Bay City Central High School and earned a B.A. and M.A. at Michigan State University. She taught in the Ferndale, MI, school system for seven years where she was recognized as the teacher of the year. After marrying her husband, Dr. John Kline, and moving to Kirksville, MO, she continued teaching students of all ages how to play the piano. After relocating to Lewisburg, WV, and later to Tucson, AZ, she taught at the Armstrong Academy and continued to teach piano and tutor students.

Jane Ann was widely travelled but especially enjoyed the time she spent on the Straits of Mackinac west of St. Ignace, MI. She had a passion for her dogs and cats and entered several of them in shows. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta, PEO, and the NSDAR. She was a member of Desert Skies United Methodist Church in Tucson.

Jane Ann is survived by her brother, H. Charles (Sonya) Moore; three children, Christina (Robert) Saniga of Hudsonville, MI; John Mitchell (Michelle) Moore of Finchville, KY; Matthew Charles (Cindy) Moore of Grand Haven, Michigan; and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Gloria León

León, Gloria Norma Morales

Gloria Norma Morales León passed away February 8, 2022 at the age of 91. She was born on April 24, 1930 in Tucson, Arizona.

Gloria was a graduate of Tucson High School class of 1948. She took great pride in her work at Southern Arizona Bank, Thomas-Davis Clinic, as a tax preparer and she retired at the age of 80 from Tucson Medical Center.

Her intelligence, wit and lifelong love of learning will be remembered by all who knew her. Our Mom loved reading, Broadway Musicals, yellow roses and bunnies, but most of all she loved her family.

Gloria is survived by her daughters Patricia Gonzales (Gilbert), Sylvia Palacios (Arnold), Cynthia Harrington and Mary Kirschenbaum (Mickey), seven grandchildren Clarisa, Gabe, Sofia, Nicolas, Olivia, Sabine and Joel, four great grandchildren Gabriel, Paloma, Marcel and Lucia, her sisters Annie, Irma, Cecilia, Toni and her brother Eugene.

Our heartfelt thanks to Laura, Idalí and Mavy for their loving care of our Mom for many years. Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery alongside her mother Mary and Nina Rosario will take place at a private family service.

Arrangements by Funeraria del Angel.

Patricia Malusa

MALUSA, Patricia Ann

Patricia Ann Malusa nee Donovan died on March 19, 2022, at her home in Tucson. Pat was born in 1930 in the south Chicago neighborhood of Roseland. At the age of 15 she worked at Kresge's 'dime store' and met 16-year-old Rudy Malusa, who made clear his interest in this Irish girl by bringing Pat a cake for her 16th birthday. They married four years later, in 1949, and eventually moved nine miles south to the tidy suburb of Hazel Crest. Pat was blessed with six children in those long-ago days when cars were few and kids played kick the can in the street into the dusk. Pat and Rudy's love of sunshine and the out-of-doors drew them to Tucson in 1972 where they enjoyed camping trips to the White Mountains and Mexico's Kino Bay. When not making healthy meals, baking bread and pizza, and feeding her flock, we did the dishes while Mom studied to earn her license as a real estate broker. She could speed-read fast as a greyhound, and every word was locked in the vault of her mind. Pat lost two of her children far too young yet recovered from heartbreak, thankful for the good that remained. She loved the furious clouds of summer storms, loved swimming in the sea no matter the temperature, and loved the antics and wisdom of children. It was no surprise when Pat and Rudy headed off to Italy for a month with two carry-on suitcases but no itinerary, figuring it out as they traveled, like young backpackers despite the fact they were celebrating their 61st anniversary. Their shared love did not simply endure but grew over 72 years of marriage, and for this we are grateful. Pat is preceded in death by her son, Rick and daughter, Peggy and survived by her husband Rudy; sister-in-law, Joyce; by children, Tom (Ann Rose), Jim (Sonya), Susan (Dennis), and John (Ingrid); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Megan, and Courtney; Emma, Patrick, Claire, and Laurel; Rudy and Rosa; and great-grandchildren, Nate, Cora, Avery, and Ben. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E Fort Lowell Rd. Following the service, she will be laid to rest with her Rick and Peggy at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle. Arrangements by Angel Valley Funeral Home.

Doris Manning

MANNING, Doris

101, of Tucson, AZ, died on March 9, 2022. She is survived by her children, Susan and Nancy, and her grandson, Eric Taylor. She is predeceased by her husband Earl and her son, Thomas. Veteran of WW II, University of Arizona Professor, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Volunteer: Beloved and admired by all. Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum appreciated. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

Evelyn McGlothlin

McGlothlin, Evelyn

Evelyn Ruth (Fleischer) McGlothlin, a resident of Tucson, passed away on March 17, 2022, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was preceded in death by spouse, Jim; brother, Harold Fleischer, Sr.; son, Doug McGlothlin; and grandson, Ryan McGlothlin. She is survived by son, Dan (Linda); daughter, Denise (Andy) Edmonds; nephew, Harold (Jane) Fleischer; niece, Betsy Fleischer; daughter-in-law, Jannine McGlothlin; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Evelyn was a kind and gentle soul, pure of heart. A Celebration of Life is planned Monday, April 11, 2022 1pm, East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson. Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary.

Robert Ratterman

Ratterman, Robert

Robert Joseph Ratterman "Bob", 79, passed away on March 11, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1942, in Burbank, CA to Robert J. Ratterman Sr. and Marjorie L. Crister. He married Carol B Smith on April 30, 1969. The world has lost a wonderful man. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Lara and Tracy; grandchildren Marquie, Braedan, and Zoe, and brothers Greg (Bonnie), and Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sandy.

A military honor ceremony on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 9:00 am at the Marana VA Cemetery. A celebration of Bob's life will follow Desert Pueblo at 11:00 am (the entrance guard will give you a map).

Arrangements by Neptune Society.

Edith Sly

Sly, Edith M

Edith (Edie) Sly, 82, died on March 8, 2020 after a long illness at her home.

Edie was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1958 she married Billy Vernon Sly. He preceded her in death in December 2020. Throughout Bill's 21 years Air Force career, she followed him to various states and foreign countries. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Diane Sly and Susan Sly and her only sibling Joan Adamski of Texas.

She is survived by her children, Nancy A. Johnston and Thomas E. Sly (Debra), 2 grandsons, Andrew and Daniel Sainz, and one great granddaughter, Charlotte Sainz. She was also "Grandma Edie" to 5 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great grandchildren, and 3 step great-great grandchildren.

Edie worked for many years for Pima Savings and Loan. She retired early and she and Bill traveled extensively. For many years her hobby was researching the family histories of her family and Bill's.

After cremation, Edie will be interred with her husband at the Arizona Veterans Cemetery in Marana, AZ. Arrangements by Avenidas Cremation & Burial.

Totten Warfield

Warfield, Jr., Totten (TK)

3/1/1949 - 3/16/2022

Dr. Totten (TK) Warfield, Jr., amazing son, husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, friend, and veterinarian passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He is finally free from the devastating disease of Lewy Body Dementia and free to join his heavenly family.

To say he was a force of nature is an understatement as he influenced the lives of more people than will ever be known. His passion and dedication for veterinary medicine and helping all creatures great and small was known throughout the community.

Philanthropy, always wanting to give back, was another hallmark of TK's life, having served on many community boards.

His sense of adventure and passion for life left a lot of heads shaking, but also secretly wishing they could be like him.

Family was everything to TK. He attended as many sporting and scouting events, plays, and birthdays as possible. He is predeceased by his mother, Leila Warfield. He is survived by his father, Totten Warfield, Sr., his wife of 51 years, Donna, his children, Stacey, Tara (Derek), and Tyler (Jennifer), and eight grandchildren, as well as his brother Tom (Karen), his sister Susan (Neal), and his sister Pam (Jeff) and numerous nieces and nephews.

TK certainly left this world a better place than he found it.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in TK's memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association https://www.lbda.org

Arrangements by Adair Funeral Home- Dodge Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at Reid Park Zoo on April 22, 2022 at 5:00pm.

Denney Willis

Willis, Denney

Denney Tilghman Willis, 80 of Tucson, Arizona passed away at 8 pm Wednesday March 2, 2022. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Hillsboro, Ohio the only child of Farrell Tilghman and Rozella Polk Willis. On February 19, 1967 he married Patricia Ann Griffin.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; son Joshua Willis of Tucson, son J. Adam (Jennifer Silva) of Aledo, Texas and four grandchildren, Noah Dane, Ava Grace, Luke Tilghman and Griffin Jude as well as his Aunt Mary Ann Torres Willis and over a dozen cousins on both the Willis and Polk side of the family.

Growing up on a dairy farm working for his parents Farrell and "Rozy", Denney developed a world class work ethic combined with his naturally gentle spirit with farm animals and the people he met.

Denney graduated from Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge, Ohio in 1959.

Denney was a genuine pioneer in the food service industry for nearly six decades. He was an owner and operator of seven fast food Red Barn restaurants in the 1970's.

Always expanding his territory, he purchased an expired food trademark in 1974: The flying angel logo for Arbuckle's Ariosa Coffee which at one time was the most purchased coffee in the United States. Denney worked tirelessly to resurrect the Arbuckle brand and provide thousands of his customers the same standards of excellence that John Arbuckle himself pioneered a century before. He was a passionate advocate for quality as a member of the Specialty Coffee Association as well as an enthusiastic member of The Tucson Originals restaurant group.

With his loving wife Pat always by his side, Denney built homes, traveled with his family, and often anonymously donated his time and money to many charities.

He leaves a legacy of unconditional love, integrity, tireless work ethic and a Christ-like servant's heart of generosity and grace. He was a member of Northwest Community Friends Church for over 40 years.

As a husband, father, grandfather and mentor, Denney will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched thru his wisdom, humor and unwavering love.

A Celebration of Denney's life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, April 8th at Catalina Foothills Church located at 2150 E Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718. Arramgement by Adair Avalon.

Herman Willms

Willms, Herman G., Jr.

"Dean"

Herman G. Willms, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022, his 89th birthday. Herman was born on March 8, 1933 to Herman and Stella Willms. He grew up on a farm near Rochelle, Illinois with his three sisters, Norma, Carol, and Joanne. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in journalism. He went immediately to the US Army and spent 2 years at the Army Chemical Center in Edgewood, Maryland as clerk of personnel. After the service, he received a Master's Degree in journalism at the University of Missouri. He taught journalism and American History at Mt. Prospect High School in the suburbs of Chicago. With a spirit of adventure, he went to become Dean of La Chatelaine, a private international girl's school for 100 students in Neuchatel, Switzerland. On his first day, a young German teacher said "No, you are not Herman, a German name, we will call you 'Dean'". Family and friends have called him "Dean' ever since. He was an Administrator for recruiting, hiring, and supervised the English-speaking faculty. After returning to the United States, he was a teacher of American History, World History, and Journalism at Jennings Senior High School in the suburb of St. Louis, Missouri for 17 years. He returned to England, Oxford summer classes, and Europe many times. In 1976, he purchased the El Con Book Store in Tucson, Arizona. When the bigger bookstores arrived, he sold his store and went on to pursue a Library of Science Master's Degree at the University of Arizona in 1986. He moved to Vail, Colorado as full time Administrator at Vail Public Library, where his lunch hour was often spent on the ski slopes during winter months. Three years later he became an Administrator for the Fort Collins Public Library before retiring in 2001 and returning to Tucson, Arizona. His love of books prompted him to write, "Killing for Power and Profit: Remembering the Victims". He researched the wars and spent two years writing it. It covered 100 years of war in concise chapters, making it readable and interesting. Publishing his book in 2018, he hoped to reach the younger generation of readers.

In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Geise, her husband Charles, brother-in-law, Dr. James Parsons, niece, Julie Parsons, great niece, Kristi Geise, and nephews Jackson Gallup, Dan Sawicki, and Jay Senkerik. He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Parsons and Joanne (Tom) Senkerik, nieces and nephews, Brenda (Will) Whitaker, Richard (Rene) Geise, Janet (Tres) Wiley, Sue Sawicki, Jim (Terri) Parsons, Lisa (Tom) Mucenski, Jeffrey (Cindy) Senkerik, Kourtney Senkerik, along with 12 great nieces and great nephews and many friends. He is and will be missed by all for his positivity, intellect, and love of his extended family.

In keeping with Dean's wishes, there will be no funeral service or reception. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes and interment of ashes will be at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Arizona.

Special thank you to Cindy and Jeff Senkerik for truly being Dean's angels, to Rod Smith for your friendship and caring, to the caregivers at Hacienda De Luna Assisted Living, and to the staff at Casa de la Luz Hospice. He spent his last weeks happy, content, and grateful.