WOOD, May Belle

Tucson, Arizona Monday, January 30th, 1995 May Belle (Olea) Wood Arizona pioneer descendent and retired Tucson school teacher, May Belle Wood, 76, died January 28, 1995. Born on February 14, 1918 in Phoenix, AZ to pioneer ranchers, Ysidoro (CK) and June Halleck Olea. Survived by three daughters, Eileen (David) Haga of Phoenix, Roberta (Bob) Russell of Tucson, May (John) Carr of Arlington, VA; and three sons, Michael (Carole) Wood of Tucson, David Wood of Tucson and Paul (Anitra) Wood of Houston, TX. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Cary, Robert, Michelle, Janet, Nicolas and Stuart; brother, Robert Olea; sisters, Jane Kemp, Bebe Clements, Genevieve Crough, Dora Olea, Patsy Rodgers; Wood family members, Josephine Elias, Amalia Moreno and Mercy Carrillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonso Wood. She will be lovingly remembered by all her family, friends and students. Her devotion to family was her greatest gift. Visitation will be held Monday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 31 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church at 4:00 p.m. Friends may contribute to the charity of your choice.