Paula Blackmore, 66, passed away June 22, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz., after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

She was born April 26, 1947, in Ontario, Wisconsin.

Survivors include Tom and Tina Pesik and Ryleigh (granddaughter) of Holmen, Wis.; Sande Rego-Ross of Tucson, Ariz.; Deronda Carey of Camdenton, Mo.; the Brian Blackmore family of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.