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ARIZONA DAILY STAR Thursday, August 18, 2011 OBITUARIES A15 FUNERAL NOTICES 1 1 i it Lonnie J. Ratzlaff went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2011 at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. He was born to Pete and Vivian Ratzlaff January 4, 1953 in Dodge City, KS. Lonnie moved to AZ in 1973. He was a Drywall Contractor for more than 20 years.

Survivors include: his wife, Cindy of 35 years; son, Brandon (Megan); daughter, Kimberly (Cameron) and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Bill (Jeannine) and sister, Connie (Paul) Nuest. Viewing is at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

on Friday, August 19, 2011. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Eastside Assembly of God, 1930 S. Wilmot. EMILIO MORENATTI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Some 30,000 people are helping to organize the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Madrid; here priests sit in temporary confession boxes in the city's largest park, El Retiro.

Police thwart plan to gas protesters opposing pope Donald A. Collins age 50, born in Brooklyn, NY and a resident of Tucson for 24 years, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011. After serving honorably with the U.S. Navy, Donald worked as a general contractor. Donald moved his family to Tucson in 1987 and soon after, became a member of the team at Home Depot, for 22 years.

As he made his way up the ladder at work, he lived lire to the fullest. He was a proud family man and an avid sports fan. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Jill; his sons, Christopher and DJ; mother and father, Eileen and Donald; sisters, Brenda (Gus), Corrine (Ozer) and Theresa; mother-in-law, Merle Schoolman; brothers-in-law, Mark, Josh, Brian and their families; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and many dear friends. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2011 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E.

Broadway. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2011 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. V) KlJrtfPKt'riNI ld JliHltUt II Elizabeth Mayer Hayes 10191921-8122011 beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at home. Beth was born in Woodville, OH and grew up in Bexley, OH. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Capital University and married George Hayes on December 6, 1944.

Their beautiful marriage lasted an inspirational 64 years until George's passing in 2008. Beth and George began their family in Kokomo, IN, and moved to Tucson, AZ in 1968. Beth volunteered with several community organizations, including St. Mary's Hospital, Casa de los Ninos and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of St.

Andrew's Presbyterian Church for 43 years where she served the congregation in a number of capacities. Beth will especially be remembered as a musician: she was an accomplished violinist and a beautiful singer. She and George were dedicated campers, traveling throughout the country and most often in the Western states. Beth was a remarkable and beloved woman: she was cheerful, kind, vivacious, and dedicated to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her four children, Jeff Hayes (Jane), Fred Hayes (Judy), Joanne Bozeman (Ken) and Melanie Demer (Tom). Beth is also survived by her sister, Kay Finnegan. Additionally, she is survived by 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Zambian Children's Fund at P.O. Box 42996, Tucson, AZ 85733 or to St.

Andrew's Presbyterian Church, specifying the Music and Worship Fund, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of St. Andrew's on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.

Avalon Chapel. llfcHtll wwiFicfin ItriM xrhiMi n-irp HENDERSON, Gwendolyn Lavida, was called home on August 13, 2011 after a long life of service and love. She was preceded in death by her one true love, James Victor Henderson, from whom she was widowed during World War II, as well as her greatgrandchild, Christian Keith Ongley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jill and E.K. Ongley; her grandchildren and their families: Patrick Ongley with sons, Maxwell and Lucas, Jeffrey (Taunia) Ongley and sons, Sean, James and Weston, Jamie (Carlos) Martinez their children, Carlos III, Alexandria and Annalissia.

There will be a Memorial Service at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church Green Valley, AZ on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. A celebration of her life will follow. She will forever be dining with the King and saving a place for us. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION AND BURIAL.

llfcHtll Police said Tuesday night that officers who searched the detainee's apartment in a wealthy district of Madrid seized an external hard drive and two notebooks with chemical equations that had nothing to do with his studies. It said he tried to recruit people via the Internet to help him, and that a computer allegedly used for this purpose was among objects seized by police. The man had planned to attack anti-pope protesters with "suffocating gases" and other chemicals, the statement said. But it did not mention police having confiscated chemicals that couldbe used in an attack. Mexican Embassy spokesman Bernardo Graue said consular officials had visited Perez Bautista in prison and described him as "relaxed" and in good physical condition as he waits to go before a judge.

The Mexican officials did not ask him if he had in fact planned a gas attack, because interrogating him is up to Spanish authorities, Graue said. fied by the Mexican Embassy in Madrid as Jose Perez Bautista, which said he was from Puebla state, near Mexico City. A total of 30,000 people from around the world are taking part in organizing the papal visit, 10,000 police are providing security in Madrid and organizers say they expect more than 1 million young pilgrims for World Youth Day, which started Tuesday and runs through Sunday. The march the suspect allegedly wanted to disrupt happened relatively peacefully, with some shouting between protesters and pope supporters. But it ended with police ousting protesters from the plaza, with at least one arrest of a demonstrator.

Riot police monitored the plaza after the demonstrators were cleared out. Police have 72 hours from the time of the arrest to bring the detainee before a judge at the National Court for questioning or to release him. A court official said he would appear before the judge today at the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MADRID A chemistry student working as a volunteer for the pope's visit to Madrid was arrested on suspicion of planning a gas attack targeting protesters opposed to the pontiff's stay, officials said Wednesday. Pope Benedict XVI is due to arrive today for a nearly four-day visit to celebrate World Youth Day, and thousands of protesters railing against his visit staged a march Wednesday night to Madrid's central Sol plaza where they have held months of demonstrations against Spanish politicians and the government's anti-austerity policies. A police official said the suspect arrested in Madrid Tuesday is a 24-year-old Mexican student specializing in organic chemistry.

She would not say whether investigators believe the man was actually capable of carrying out a gas attack, and did not know if he actually had chemicals that could have been used to assault the protesters. The detainee was identi DEAR ABBY By Jeanne Universal Press Syndicate Dignity, S. Alfredo Soza 11131929 8162011 Bertha N.Soza 1291930-322007 Passed away peacefully with his devoted family at bedside. Mr. Soza worked as a civil servant at D.M.A.F.B.

for the AMARCDSTW division for 40 years, retiring in 1990. We love you and will never forget that you were the greatest man who ever lived YOU BETCHA! Preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Bertha Navarro Soza and daughter, Cristina Soza. Survived by sons, Alfred (Leonor), Robert and David (Suzanne); daughter, Lisa Barrera (Howard) and brother, Phil. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Alfred Soza III, Armando Smith, Rob Soza, Stephen Soza, Fernando Sianez and Rudy Barrera.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 215 S. Craycroft, Rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m.

with Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY. INC. yvrfl hut i'ih hrirf xvtivipujqi VELASCO, Dr.

Martial, December 7, 1931 August 16, 2011. Su mayor virtud fue el DAR! Nos Dio Amor, Sabidun'a Comprension con ese amor el seguira viviendo Por siempre en nuestro corazon. Tu esposa, hijos nietos. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL MEMORIAM Roy Fielder 1925 8182010 United Kingdom To the "People of Tucson" a deeply felt "THANK YOU" on behalf of Roy's widow and children: Although, Roy travelled and lived in many places around the world, his spiritual home always remained in Tucson. Roy's love for Tucson was absolute: As a founding member and president of "Tucson United Soccer Club" the pride he felt at being able to help youngsters realize their dream of playing soccer never left him.

The soccer club also opened the door for him into Tucson broadcasting, to do what he did best "Talk" First, with "Voice of Soccer" and then with his beloved "Talk of the Town" on KTUC. In his last few years when ill health curtailed his adventurous spirit. The two things that would always bring a smile were conversations of "Tucson United" and "Talk of the He bore his years of illness, as he lived with stoicism and sprit: We salute you "People of Tucson" for giving Roy, some of his happiest times, and happiest memories. "Bless you all" Rov Fielder's Family 10 L'ltil KlJrtPKI-'Hm Mt JlifllkUt II yvrfl hut i'ih hriM xvtivipujqi 7 '1 CULP, Maynard 66, of Tucson, passed away August 16, 2011. Bud is preceded in death by his father, Maynard Culp and his sister, Gloria Hockett.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Louise Culp; his daughters, Dawn and Angela Culp; his sisters, Anita Ellsworth and Mary Lou Brewer and many nieces, nephews and friends. Bud graduated from San Manuel High School. Bud loved sports, especially baseball, hunting and fishing. He was a fan of the Diamondbacks. Bud will be greatly missed.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011 with a Funeral Service to follow officiated by Rev. Melvin J. Ellsworth and Tom Saunders at 11:00 a.m. both at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E.

Grant Rd. Dignity, RICO, Edward born October 21, 1956, passed away on August 7, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Pedro and Estella Rico. Survived by wife, Terri Rico; children, Edward "JP" Rico, Tonya (Matt) Lucas and Michael Wiltdank; brother, Peter and sisters, Monica and Susan Rico, Debra (Steve) Olivas and Rose Marie (Patrick) Celaya; four grandkids, nephews, nieces. A Memorial Mass will be held, Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.

at St. Margaret's Parish, 801 N. Grande. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chanel. KlllliPHI-'HMI Ut IfMHilt II Jessica Lea Stension Gaston was born on July 16, 1922 and died in Tucson surrounded by her family on August 11, 2011.

She attended Dunbar, Tucson High School as well as the UofA. She is a long time educator, having taught middle school to high school in both CA and AZ. Later she served as the Dir. of the University Area Council, which provided social services to Tucson residents. Her true love though was working with the youth and ushers at Mt.

Olive and throughout the state and she was Co-President of the State Usher Board. She was a Sunday School, VBS and Sunshine Band teacher and served as the Funeral Director for Mt. Olive. Jessica was the Treasurer and later President of the Roskruge PTA. She is survived by her children, Darlene (LA) and Yancy (Tucson) Gaston; her siblings, Lillie General of Chicago and Clarence Moore of Tucson; a godson, Mark Williams; numerous nieces and nephews; her family at Lovecare and countless friends.

She touched the lives of so many leaders in the Tucson community and will be deeply missed. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Mt. Olive, 403 E. Lee.

Visitation is at HEATHER MORTUARY on Friday, August 19, 2011, 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the United Neqro Colleqe Fund. V' iiftK jibVpm'HMI lii Jli I tut II Are 1 etnones fan our anlini: Gimst Bik fin wmi-ptc im iDii pJc. Cu: hi TiKMin.cKimi'i''DnTiHiii In Ilsvl Tfiuj- nicest- tucsanxQm hasn't.

Eight years is a long time and by now your ex should have adjusted to the fact that you have separate lives. too, foresee ahost of problems in the future if you and your daughter continue to succumb to her emotional blackmail. One solution would be for Gloria to bring a companion of her own to the wedding. Another wouldbe for you to sit with your ex during the ceremony and with your girlfriend at the reception. But for Gloria to say that you only want your girlfriend with you at family events "so you can show the world you can get a date" is hostile.

If you don't assert yourself and end your ex's game-playing, what will wind up happening is you having to alternate celebrating milestone events in your daughter's and eventual grandchildren's lives. DEAR ABBY: I like to be tan. Sometimes I tan outside, but often that takes too long and can be damaging to the skin, so I opt for self-tanning lotion. But some people ask me if I have put on "fake 'n' bake." I feel this is rude. I don't want to have to explain my desire for tan legs I want people to be -lieve the color is real.

They do look that way, but because others are pale in DEAR ABBY: I'm in a real pickle. My ex-wife, "Gloria," and I have been divorced eight years but have managed to remain civil to each other. Last year, my daughter had a big birthday party to which I wanted to bring a date. Gloria decided that she would not attend because it wouldbe "hurtful" to see me with another woman. After my daughter called me in tears, I canceled my date and went to the party alone.

Now my daughter is about to be married and I want to bring a date to the ceremony. Again, Gloria has announced that she will forgo the pleasure of seeing our daughter get married "so I can have my way and prove to the world I'm able to get a date." My daughter is caught in the middle and wants us both there I foresee a host of problems in the future if Gloria's behavior continues. My girlfriend is understanding, but I wish I could include her in family activities es -pecially one of- a kind events like weddings. Your thoughts, Abby ARIZONA DAD IN CONFLICT DEAR ARIZONA DAD: Clearly you have gotten on with your life and Gloria MEMORIAM Jessie Herrera Valenzuela 1261941-8182009 Two years have gone by, not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We miss you very much.

You are with family above especially your son, John. Peace be with you. Sisters forever, Mary Cruz, Carmen and Lucia; brother, German; husband, Juan; son, James and family. To inijitis VMffltiai hbfciftr comparison, I get asked about it. How do I reply without giving myself away? BRONZED BABE IN THE WEST DEAR BRONZED BABE: If people are asking you about the tan on your legs, face it it doesn't look real.

Your problem may be that you are using the wrong product. Or, if you're using it only on your legs, that couldbe what's made it obvious to others. A possible solution wouldbe to consult someone who works in a spray-tanning salon. DEAR ABBY: My friend, "Maggie had her flight home canceled and asked me if she could stay at my place overnight. I'm in a long-distance relationship and I felt my girlfriend of seven years would be uncomfortable with the arrangement I asked Maggie to respect that and offered to book a hotel room for her instead.

She was offended and ended our friendship. Do you think I was wrong? UNFRIENDED IN VIRGINIA DEAR UNFRIENDED: No, I think you were pro -tecting what was important to you your girlfriend's feelings. Andl also think you made the right choice. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

del Angel. LA BRIE, Roland, 90, head lineman, 90, Aug. 1, Funeraria del Angel. MCCABE, Fannie Roselyn, 82, restaurant owner, Aug. 12, Adair Dodge.

MILLER, Marion, 83, home-maker, July 28, Funeraria del Angel. NEWSOME, Troy, 87, laborer, Aug. 11, Funeraria del Angel. SAMOYGregorio pediatrician, Aug. 12, Adair Dodge.

TURRUBIATES, Socorro, 57, retail sales, Aug. 1, Funeraria del Angel. Lois A. Petty 68, passed away August 15, 2011 at home after a courageous three year battle with ovarian cancer. Preceded in death by her mother, Violet A.

Keeth. She is survived by her husband, Arthur (Dick) Petty; her sons, Michael (Melinda) Lewis, Guy Lewis, Brad Lewis, John (Roxy) Petty, Richard Petty, Keith (Virginia) Petty; her daughters, Julie (George) Capwell, Brenda (Bob) Frane; her grandchildren, Tiffany (Richard) Martinez, Whitney Capwell, Tyler Capwell, Sean Lewis, Jack (Michelle) Petty, Kyle Petty, LeeAnn, Nick, Somer, Dana; her great-grandchildren and many loving family and friends. Lois is a native Tucsonan who retired after 30 years with Qwest Communications. A loving mother and grandmother she enjoyed her lire to the fullest. Retired to the great White Mountains she loved to volunteer her time with the Dog House and Humane Society of Lakeside, AZ.

She also appreciated a great hand of poker, especially with her friends at the Hondah and her pals the Hondah Hotties. A vivacious and magnanimous person who had many friends -she will be so dearly missed. Services to be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., Viewing on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. WmiHffMfrDUE for mora Irfinnrtni 411 jMJI iTJ-lJW DEATHS The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.

Occupations are given if available. BARNETT, Steven Michael, 57, carpet installation, Adair Dodge. BERRYHILL, Phyllis, 73, seamstress, Aug. 2, Funeraria del Angel. DULEY, Louise Evelyn, 79, nurse, Aug.

13, Adair Dodge. GEORGE, Barbara Lynn, 46, pet groomer, Aug. 6, Adair Dodge. GONZALEZ, Maria, 74, home-maker, Aug. 12, Funeraria del Angel.

KELLERSMAN, Richard, 36, carpenter, Aug. 4, Funeraria mi-, S.i r.JlK'.

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