Glen Ray Watts
Glen Ray Watts of Phoenix died June 10, 2001, at the age of 64. Services will be held today, Wednesday, June 13, at 11:30 a.m., at Best Funeral Services North Central Chapel, located at 501 E. Dunlap Ave., in Phoenix.

Robert Borden (Bob) Kirk
1940-2001
Robert Borden (Bob) Kirk, of Buckeye, died at the age of 60. Bob was born on Sept. 13, 1940, in Miami, Ariz. Bob and his family moved to Buckeye when he was quite young and he started school in Buckeye. The family then moved to Arlington, where Bob attended Buckeye High School and graduated in 1959. Shortly after graduating, he went to work for the El Paso Natural Gas Company and was with them for over 36 years. He had worked for the company in Tucson, Willcox, Benson, Kingman, North Africa, Flagstaff and Gallup, N.M. Bob was a long-time member of the 100F Lodge and he enjoyed fishing, playing golf, travel and off-road racing with the Bonneville Racing Team. Bob is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Donna (Mike) Thompson of Willcox; sons, Bill Kirk and Jimmy (Kim) both of Buckeye; mother, Evelyn Kirk of Buckeye; sisters, Jana Martin of Globe and Marla (George) Hazelton of Phoenix; brother, Jim (Dianne) Kirk of Buckeye and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 14, 2001 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Buckeye. Donations may be made to the Buckeye Public Library, 312 N. 6th St., Buckeye, AZ 85326. Arrangements were under Buckeye Funeral Home in Buckeye.

Doris Anna (Pearson) Andersson
Mrs. Doris Anna (Pearson) Andersson, of Friendship Village of South Hills, Upper St. Clair, Penn., died June 7, 2001, of complications related to senile dementia, at the age of 90. Mrs. Andersson was born in Winnipeg, Canada and lived in many locations during her long and productive life, including Minneapolis (Richfield), Minn.; Charleston, S.C.; Orsa, Sweden; Pearce (Sunsites) and Tucson; and Upper St. Clair (Pittsburgh), Penn. She is survived and will be sorely missed by her two sons, Craig R. Andersson of Franklin Park, Penn., and Kurt E. Andersson of Roach, Mo., their spouses Dawn Marie Andersson and Mary S. Andersson, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at Friendship Village of South Hills and East Lawn Cemetery in Tucson where she will be placed to rest with her husband, Anders E. Andersson who passed away in 1992. The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 1323 Forbes Avenue - #200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4725.

Mary Lynne Karber
1944-2001
Mary Lynne Karber, of Pearce, died on June 10, 2001, in Tucson, at the age of 57. She was born on Feb. 21, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif., to James and Emma Rodriguez. Mary worked as a waitress at various restaurants to include Hanks Caf6, Mickeys, Sands, and Cactus Kitchen. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Mary is survived by her son LeRoy (Diane) Tucker of Pearce, AZ and her daughter Susan (Roy) Johansen of Tucson, A.Z. Her brothers James, Tommy, Gary and Robert and her sisters Shirley and Carol survive her. Also surviving are her grandchildren Bradley, Davy, Shannon, Joseph, Gary, Paul and Megan. Preceding her in death are her parents and a sister Jackie. Private cremation was conducted at Westlawn Crematory with no services planned. Arrangements under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox, AZ.

Sonny Hopper
1938-2001
Sonny Hopper, of Willcox, died on June 7, 2001, at the age of 62. Sonny was born on Jan. 3, 1938 in Gamerco, N.M. Sonny resided in Willcox for the past seven years, living in the Casas Lindas Group Home. Sonny was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sonny is survived by his cousins, Jacqualyn Anway, of Central; Gary Thompson of Pima; Yolanda Shreeve of Safford; Sharon Downs of Las Vegas, Nev.; Johnnie Crowley of San Diego, Calif.; Dennis Thompson of Ft. Mohave; Patsy Thompson of Channel View, Texas and one aunt, Katie Ellis of Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral services were held June 12, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the Willcox Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Michael Flood officiated the services. Interment will be held today, June 13 at 2 p.m., in the Eager Cemetery in Eager. Complete arrangements were under the direction of Bunker Family Funeral Homes Caldwell Chapel.

Barney A. Farrell
1960-2001
Barney A. Farrell, 41, of Dos Cabezas, AZ long time resident and business owner of the Gila Valley and Cochise County passed away June 10, 2001. Barney was born January 2, 1960 in Silver City, NM he moved to Safford, AZ at the age of 2 years old and to the Willcox area 10 years ago. Bamey was a graduate of Safford High School Class of 1978 and was a mechanic for the Willcox School District. He led a very active life, enjoying work, family and friends. Barney is survived by his wife Manuelita, his children Michael, T.J., Sarah, Tyler all of Dos Cabezas. Also surviving is his father Clay (Sali) Farrell of Safford, brothers Tom (Diane) Farrell of Radium Springs, NM, Rodney (Sue) Farrell of Bonita, AZ and his sister Valerie (Neal) Hale of Safford, AZ along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death was his mother Alice Farrell. Arrangements by Westlawn Chapel are pending; please contact them for further information.

Euna Estelle Benton
1920-2001
Euna Estelle Benton, 81, former Willcox, AZ resident died June 10, 2001 in Tucson, AZ. Euna was born in Oklahoma on March 28, 1920 to Frank and Nancy Y. (Goldsborogh) Nowlin. She came to Arizona in 1935 and lived in Casa Grande, Coolidge and Willcox until 1985 when she moved to Tucson. Euna was a homemaker, a farmer and had owned the Star Caf6 in Willcox and was known for being a great cook. She was a member of the Manor Baptist Church in Tucson and a former member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Willcox. On September 26, 1985 in Sonita, A Z she married Jack Benton. Survivors include her husband Jack of Tucson, son Chester (Sandy) Corley of Willcox, daughters Josephine (Robert) Stewart of Globe, AZ, Lois (George) Hayes of Tucson, AZ and Elaine Cox (Jim) of Blythe, CA. Also surviving are her sisters Charlene Lindsey of Willcox and Vesta (Lloyd) Roberson of Ajo, AZ along with 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her mother Nancy Creswell and father Frank Nowlin and her first husband Ed Corley. Services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 1:00 pm at the First Southern Baptist Church, on the corner of Wasson & Cochise in Willcox with a visitation at the church starting at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox, AZ. Friends may contribute to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Piccard Cr., Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850 4303. Services under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox, AZ.

Maria R. Fuentes
1933-2001
Maria R. Fuentes, 67, of Phoenix, AZ died March 21, 2001 in Phoenix. A memorial mass will be offered on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the burial of her cremains to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Services under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox, AZ.

Stella Kosarski
Graveside services will be held for Stella Kosarski this Friday, July 27, at 10 a.m., at the Desert Rest Cemetery in Bowie. Arrangements were made by Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary of Willcox.

Dennis (Smokey) Lynn Wayman
1949-2001
Dennis Lynn Wayman (alias Smokey), of Duncan, died on July 17, 2001 in Duncan. He was born on April 10, 1949, in Weber, Utah, to Larry O'Dell and Faye Charlene (Orton) Wayman. Dennis was a graduate of Ogden High School and attended Weber State College and Western New Mexico College where he graduated with a degree in Marketing. He proudly served in the US Air Force and retired after 20 years of service to his country. He served in the Vietnam War and receiving two commendation medals for rescues. Dennis also worked as an EMT in various communities after his retirement from the Air Force. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Duncan, Disabled AM. Vets, NCOA and VFW. Dennis was also involved in the Glee Club, Judo team and Orchestra. On June 5, 1993, in Mimbres, N.M., he married Leslee Dawn Marie Etheredge and their marriage was sealed in the Mesa LDS Temple on Dec. 19, 1998. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Larry O'Dell Wayman and a brother, Kent Charles Wayman. Dennis is survived by his wife Leslee of Duncan; sons, Dennis Lynn Wayman, II of Las Cruces, N.M.; Anthony Alexander Wayman, Aaron Joseph Wayman, and Marcus Emmanuel Carlos Miguel Wayman all of Lordsburg, N.M.; Joshua David Ray Robinson of Duncan and Skylar Ryan Miller both of Laughlin, Nevada; daughters, Nora Renee WaymanBaggaley of Los Angeles, Calif; Mary Agnes Noel Robinson and Dusty Marie Wayman both of Duncan; mother, Faye Charlene Wayman of Mesa; sisters, Karen Harris, Renee Wayman and Sallie Ann Monson, all of Mesa; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, July 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Duncan LDS Stake Center with funeral services tomorrow, July 26, 9 a.m., at the Stake Center with viewing one hour prior to service. Burial will take place, with full military honors, at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in Fort Bayard, N.M., at 1:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis L. Wayman, II, Aaron (Joe) Wayman, Anthony Wayman, Mark Wayman, Joshua Robinson, and Thomas Baggaley. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry O'Dell Wayman, Skylar Ryan Miller, Gordon Etheredge, Don Hackitt, Tony Whimpee, Kent Charles Wayman and Jordan Hodge. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., #151, Tucson, AZ 85712-4065. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Leo J. Paquette
1929-2001
Leo J. Paquette was born on Dec. 6, 1929 at St. Joseph, Kansas, to Albert and Emma Paquette. He graduated in 1947 from Concordia Catholic High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1948. Leo was employed with the Federal Aviation Agency and retired in 1984. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for 26 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus (3rd and 4th Degrees) and was also an amateur radio operator. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia; Stephen and Brenda Paquette of Glendale; Cynthia and Cliff Bailey of Glendale; Mark and Karen Paquette of Kaysville, Utah; Kimberly and Patrick Moore of Tempe; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Lena Hamel and Lucille Hood both of Concordia, Kansas, and Rena Payeur of Winfield, Kansas. Visitation was held on June 26 at CarrTenny Mortuary. Burial was held on June 27 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Tempe.

Tesse Amelia Hebert
1910-2001
Tesse Amelia Hebert, of Willcox, died on July 16, 2001, at the age of 90. Tesse was born on July 19, 1910, in Toppenish, Wash., to Ben and Mabel Yeakel Allen. Tesse was raised in the Centerville, Wash. area until the family moved to Kent, Ore. in the early 1920s. She married Edward C. Hebert, in The Dalles, Ore., on February 8, 1930 and shortly thereafter moved to Condon, Ore., where they lived and raised their family until September of 1984. At that time, Tesse and Ed moved to Sun Lakes and she lived there until February of 2000. Due to ill health, Mrs. Hebert moved to her daughter's home near Willcox. She resided there until her death. Mrs. Hebert worked as a clerk and bookkeeper for several businesses in Condon until she retired in 1972. She was an avid golfer, quilter and a member of the United Church of Christ in Condon. Tesse was preceeded in death by her parents, brothers Henry and Connie, her husband Edward, and son Edward Jr. Tesse is survived by son, Allen and his wife, Helen; daughter, Connie Tigner and her husband, Roger, eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A service was held on July 22 in Phoenix. Interment will follow at a later date in Centerville, Wash. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northern Cochise Community Hospital or the United Church of Christ, Condon, Ore. Arrangements were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary in Willcox.

Lydia Cardenas
1948-2001
Lydia Cardenas, former Willcox resident, died on July 21, 2001, in Tucson, at the age of 53. Lydia was born to Jose and Maria L.Estrada. Lydia resided in Willcox most of her life until moving to Tucson. She was a happy lady. Lydia was known as the "Candy Lady" by neighborhood kids. She will be missed by her family and friends. Lydia is survived by her mother, Maria L. Estrada, of Safford; Jose Estrada of Bowie; three daughters, Rebecca Viramontes and Carmen Rivas both of Tucson; and Theresa of Chandler; two sons, Pedro Guillen and Liborio Cardenas both of Tucson; brothers, Tomas Guillen of Seattle, Wash.; Carlos Guillen and Jose Manuel both of El Paso, Texas; Tony and Sal Estrada of Bowie; sisters, Francis of El Paso, Texas; Mary Washington; Aurora Roman of Santa Fe, N.M.; Gloria Michel of El Cajon, Calif.; Josie Ramirez, Pat Lopez and Rosa Jurado all of Safford; 18 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on July 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the La Iglesia Apostolica Church in Tucson. A funeral service will be held today, July 25 at 10 a.m., with interment following at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson.

John Henry Gammon
John Henry Gammon of Willcox, died Jan. 20, 2002 in Tucson at the age of 92. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., at the Willcox Church of Christ with a visitation on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Westlawn Chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Services are under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Lynn Stewart Byrd
1921-2002
Lynn Stewart Byrd of Willcox, died Jan. 16, 2002 in Willcox at the age of 80. He was born in Byrds, Texas to Cecil Monroe Byrd and Era Emaline (Stewart) Byrd on Nov. 28, 1921. He came to the Bonita/Sunset area in 1929 with his parents from Texas. Lynn was a graduate of Willcox High School, proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II, and had a lifetime membership with the Rex Allen Days Association, for which he served many years on the Rodeo Committee. He was a member of the VFW and one of the original members of the Willcox Sheriff's Posse, where he served for more than 35 years with a rank of Captain, and also as secretary and treasurer for many years. He was instrumental in building the old rodeo arena and the current arena at Quail Drive Sports Park. In 1983 Lynn retired as manager of Cal-Gas of Willcox after more than 30 years and will be mostly remembered for his unselfish service to customers in delivering propane after regular working hours. On Dec. 11, 1954 in Silver City, N.M., he married Bette Joe (Christian) Byrd. Survivors include his wife Bette Joe of Willcox; daughter Jody (Gary) Clement of Willcox; and son Michael Byrd of Tucson. Also, grandsons, Christopher Lynn Byrd of Phoenix, Gary Lynn (Marci) Clement and Greg Clement both of Willcox, and Michael Clement of Tucson; and great-grandsons, Christian and Nicholas Clement of Willcox. Also surviving are his brothers, Shelby (Maxine) Byrd of Phoenix, and Max (Rita) Byrd of Lakeside; sisters, Paula Neal of Payson, Doris (Loyce) Guynes of Globe, and Betty Faye (Gene) Woods of Kanab, Utah. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Robert Lynn "Bobby" Byrd. Private memorial services will be held at a later date with private cremation conducted at Westlawn Crematorium. Contributions may be made to any of the following: the Charles W. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, 319 W. Grant, Willcox, AZ 85643; Northern Cochise Community Hospital, 901 W. Rex Allen Dr., Willcox, AZ 85643; or The Rex Allen Days Association, 150 S. Railroad Ave., Willcox, AZ 85643. Arrangements are under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Lorene Phillips Gonzales
Lorene Phillips Gonzales, of Willcox died in Sierra Vista, on Feb. 16, 2002 at the age of 44. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon at Westlawn Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Jonny Ruth Haller
Jonny Ruth Haller, died Jan. 24, 2002, at her residence in Austin, Texas. She was born and raised in Willcox, Benson and St. David. She was married to Louis Charles Haller on Dec. 21, 1957, in Arizona. Her grandparents were Howard and Ruth Pregenzer, and George and Ollie Monzingo. Mrs. Haller was preceded in death by her father, John William Monzingo and brother, Charles Richard Monzingo. Survivors include husband, Louis Charles Haller, Austin, Texas; mother; Dorothy Elizabeth Cearnal, Dallas, Texas; and sons, John Richard (Tracy) Haller, Austin, Texas, Thomas Charles (Teresa) Haller, Kileen, Texas. Also surviving are brothers, Larry G. (Phyllis) Monzingo, Garry H. (Judy) Monzingo, Pat W. (Kathy) Monzingo, of Arizona; sisters, Mary Elizabeth (Bob) Marshall, Mesquite, Texas, Susan Marcell Olivarez and Sandra Gayle (Bobby) Gochnour, both of Rowlett, Texas, Pamela Jean Hill, Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Charles Haller, Monica Haller, Austin, Texas, Patricia Haller, Elizabeth Haller, Kileen, Texas, Shane Haller, Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were conducted on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery, Pflugerville, Texas, with Rev. Gordon Bergstrom, of Kinney Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4425 W. Airport Freeway #130, Irving, TX 75062.

Mary E. Poppe
1925-2002
Mary E. Poppe, of Willcox died Feb. 14, 2002 at the age of 76. She was born in Saint Marys, Ohio, on April 23, 1925 to Floyd Treece and Ruth (Hussey) Treece. Mary came to Willcox in 1954 from Ohio and was a homemaker. She was an avid embroiderer, and enjoyed doing latch hook. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she served as church librarian for many years. On June 5, 1941 in New Knoxville, Ohio, she married Henry A. Poppe. Survivors include her husband Henry of Willcox; daughter Beverly (Rick) Eskue of Willcox; and her son Roger (Fay) Poppe of Willcox; grandchildren, Marsha (Keith) Conger, Melissa (Chris) Ousley, Michael Eskue and Nathan Eskue all of Tucson, and Roman Eskue of Willcox, along with her great-granddaughter Elizabeth Conger of Tucson. Her parents and one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Visitation was conducted on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m., with funeral services held on Monday, Feb. 18, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Westlawn Chapel. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Missionary Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, 285 W. Maley, Willcox, AZ 85643. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Juanita J. Manges
A memorial service for Juanita J. Manges who died Feb. 9, 2002, will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Willcox United Methodist Church, with interment of her cremains at Sunset Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Helen Ditton
Helen Ditton of Willcox died Monday, March 25, 2002 in Douglas at the age of 62. A memorial service will be held at the Willcox Elks Lodge on Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m.

Kathy Gail Morales
1958-2002
Kathy Gail Morales, 43, of Sierra Vista, died peacefully at her home on Monday, March 4, 2002, after battling with cancer for four years. Mrs. Morales has held successful careers at Tombstone High School as the school bookkeeper and at SEABHS as an office receptionist. She took classes towards her business degree, held a part-time job and above all took care of her family. Kathy accomplished many great things in her life, but nothing was as rewarding to her than having the opportunity to be a mother. She loved her children with all of her heart and would have done anything for them. They were the rays of sunshine that brought light into her life. Her first born, Elaina Morales, was an instant source of joy. Candida Morales was her brightest and happiest child who couldn't have made her more proud. Her only son, Miguel Isaac Morales, will never stop making her proud. Her baby girl Justina, brought her warmth and happiness to even her darkest of days. Kathy was also blessed with two gorgeous granddaughters, Marina Renee Luna and Bianca Michaela Witt whom she cherished so much. Arthur Morales, of Willcox is the children's father. She is also survived by her father, Ronald (Diane) Lyke; four sisters, Debbie Flickinger, Julie Meeker, Cindy Lyke-Ochoa and Audra Hammerling; and one brother, Brian Lyke. Kathy has joined her mother, Audrey Lyke, her sister, Ronna Lyke, and her beloved daughter, Candida Morales in heaven. All who knew Kathy know that she was a magnificent woman who touched many lives through compassion, understanding, wisdom and incredible strength through even the toughest times. Try to remember her for the marvelous woman she was and rejoice in knowing that she lived a full and happy life. Kathy wishes that we have no regrets, but to live life fully. So instead of mourning, celebrate the wonderful life she had, celebrate all that she had in her life and all that she had shared with us. Think of this as a joyous Passing as she is no longer suffering here on earth, she is now living a blissful pain-free life in heaven. Services were held at Hatfield's Funeral Home on Friday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Arrangements were by Hatfield Funeral Home, 330 South Highway 92, Sierra Vista.

Linnie Mae Moyer
1914-2002
Linnie Mae Moyer, a former Willcox and Cochise resident, died March 22, 2002 in Safford at the age of 87. She was born in Eden, Texas, to Samuel Reaugh Stephenson and Ada (Wood) Stephenson on Sept. 19, 1914. Linnie came to this area in 1925. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter Margie Garey of Benson; and sons Dell Moyer of Tucson and George Moyer of Willcox. Also surviving is her sister Oneta (Bill) Byrd of Safford; along with seven grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband Bill Moyer, her parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were Monday, March 25, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel with burial following at Cochise Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of your choice. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Sharon Lee Allard
1946-2002
Sharon Lee Allard, of Benson, died March 22, 2002 in Benson, at the age of 55. She was born on Oct. 11, 1946 to Forest E. and Eleanor B. Liard Walker. Sharon resided in Benson for six and a half years and was an Arizona resident for 21 years. She attended two years of nursing college, and worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph's and UMC Hospitals in Tucson. She was also a member of the St. Pious Catholic Church in Tucson. Survivors include her husband, David E. Allard of Benson; four sons, Jeff Allard of Tucson, Chris Allard of Benson, Jason Allard of Willcox, and Nicholas Allard of Benson; daughter Lisa Allard of Sierra Vista; three brothers, Tony (Sandy) Walker of Clinton, Mass., Forest (Heidi) Walker of Leominister, Mass. and Richard Walker of Webster, Mass.; four sister, Janice Sasse of Montana, Alice (Randy) Galleano of Benson, Alta Derosier of North Grosenordale, Mass., and Robin Dursma of Webster, Mass.; and three grandchildren. A memorial service is pending. Services are under the direction of Richardson's Benson Mortuary.

Debbie Brown
1951-2002
Debbie Brown of Elfrida, died April 18, 2002 at her home at the age of 51. She was born in Las Cruces, N.M., to Richard Lancaster and Mary Torres Lancaster on Feb. 25, 1951. Debbie came to Arizona in 1962 and to the Elfrida area in 1985. She was a member of the Restored Church of God and was a cattle rancher. On April 25, 1987 on the Dart Ranch in the Chiricahua Mountains, she married Corky Brown. Survivors include her husband Corky of Elfrida; her mother Mary Organ of Tucson; daughters Cindy (Wes) Clouse of Scottsdale, Donna Bennett of Phoenix and Angel Brown of Elfrida; and her son Michael (Amanda) Martin of Texarkana, Texas. Also surviving is a grandchild and her brothers Chris and Richard Lancaster. Her father and a grandchild preceded her in death. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23, from 10 to noon at Westlawn Chapel, with graveside service following at Rucker Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., #151, Tucson, AZ 85712-4065. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Evelyn Leona Irwin
1906-2002
Evelyn Leona Irwin, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Wednesday, April 3, 2002 in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 95 She was born in Donigal, Kan., July 18, 1906. Evelyn was married to J.C. Irwin on May 4, 1931 and they had seven children. She was a loving wife and mother, raising her children until 1960, when she and her husband purchased the Jack & Jill Shop in Grand Junction, Colo., and later moved to Bowie. Later they purchased the Home On The Range Motel and gift shop. She operated the motel until retirement in 1985 and moved to Globe. She is preceded in death by her husband J.C. Irwin; and two sons, Jack Curtis Jr. and David Franklin. Also preceding her were her parents Emily and Richard Messing; three sisters, Clara, Virginia and Agnus; and one brother, Henry. She is survived by three sons, Bill Irwin of Glade Park, Colo., Phil Irwin of Grand Junction, Colo., and Wayne Irwin of Montrose, Colo.; two daughters, Judy Thaute of Montrose, Colo., and Linda Anderson of Apache Junction.; 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Also, her sister, Gladdis Anderson of Franktown, Colo.; her brother-in-law, William M. Irwin of Austin, Texas; sister-in-law Francis Patton; and many nieces and nephews, survive her. Memorial services will be held at the First Christian Church, 401 S. Broad St., in Globe, on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. Services are under the direction of Lamont Mortuary of Globe.

Helen Katherine Huffman
Helen Katherine Huffman, 49, of Willcox, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 in Tucson. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, Helen requested contributions be made to the University of Arizona Bruce Huffman Scholarship Fund, C/O the Willcox Compass Bank.

Jared Andrew Bakarich
1979-2001
Jared Andrew Bakarich, 21, of Denver, Colo., died Jan. 4, 2001. He was born on Apr. 15, 1979 in Tucson, to Michael and Sabina (Owens) Bakarich. Jared graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1997, and was employed as an electronics technician with T.E.I. Engineered Products. He enjoyed rock climbing and the great outdoors, writing poetry, and loved painting. He also belonged to Calvary Chapel West in Phoenix. Jared is survived by his mother Sabina (Anthony) Reyes of Phoenix; father Mike (Holly) Bakarich of Elizabeth, Colo.; brothers, Michael (Stephanie) Bakarich, Page Bakarich, Zachariah Reyes and Anthony Reyes, all of Phoenix; sisters, Korinne Bakarich, Stephanie Bakarich, of Phoenix, Brittany Bakarich and Ashley Bakarich of Elizabeth, Colo.; and grandmothers, Corinne Owens, and Mary Bakarich of Willcox. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Virgil Owens and Page Bakarich. Services were held Jan. 9, at Crossroads Community Church, 10816 S. Parker Road, in Parker, Colo., with Rev. Burt Vellin officiating. Donations may be made to Community First Bank, P.O. Box 1509, Elizabeth, Colo. 80107, Acct. #20512970, to be donated to a charity of the families' choice. Funeral arrangements were handled by Parker Funeral Home, Inc., in Parker, Colo.

Grace Dahlman Jennings Gammon
1908-2001
Grace Dahlman Jennings Gammon died Jan. 4, 2001, in Tucson after a lengthy illness at the age of 92. She was born in Ladonia, Texas, on May 24, 1908, to the Reverend Walter Perry Jennings and Mary Arabella MacFarland, prominent Texas pioneers. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John Gammon, and her family, Jean Louise and Joe Briggs, John and Mary Lou Gammon Jr., and Marianna Gammon; grandchildren, Melissa and Lance Eggers, Melinda and Fred Andrews, David and Sue Blakemore-Briggs, Marisa and Danny Harris, Mariela Grace Gammon, and Savannah Grace Gammon; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Andrews, Noah and Nate Blakemore-Briggs, Ashlynn, Reece and Connor Harris. Also, a sister, Jean Shelley and Manual Debusk; sister-in-law, Irene Thorn; brother-in-law, J.W. and wife Letha Gammon; as well as many loved nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mary Jennings; sisters Louise and Elliott Taylor; in-laws W.H. and Savannah Gammon, sister-in-laws' Della and Roy Daniel, Christine and D.B. Ivy, brother-in-law Gavin Thorn, and her beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Grace attended Transylvania College in Lexington, Ky. She graduated Cum Laude in 1929 with a Liberal Arts degree. She majored in Spanish and French and became a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity. She taught in Lazbuddie, Texas, where she met and married John Gammon on Oct. 29, 1933. They built their farm and ranch operation in Lazbuddie, participating in the continued development of the Lazbuddie School District and community. They were members of the Church of Christ in Lazbuddie until they moved to Willcox in 1964. They farmed and ranched in the Bonita area until 1983 when they moved to Willcox. They were active members of the Willcox Church of Christ. Grace was also a member of Northern Cochise Community Hospital Auxiliary and the Willcox Cowbelles for more than 20 years. Visitation was Jan.6, at Westlawn Chapel with funeral services Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Willcox Church of Christ. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Contributions may be made to the Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd, Tucson, Ariz., 85745. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.

Tomas Talavera Salido
1993-2001
Tomas Talavera Salida, 62, of Bonita, died Jan. 2, 2001 in Thornton, Colo. He was born on Jul. 16, 1939 in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Priciliana Salido and Gregoria Talavera. Tomas was a rancher for Sierra Bonita Ranch for more than 30 years and had a great love of working with horses. He is survived by daughters Susie Friend of Fort Grant, Lupe Zink of Englewood, Colo., Linda Erlinger of Thornton, Colo., Lolly Skinner of Thatcher, Lucy Gale of Mesa, Yesenia Salido of Thatcher, Liliana Salido of Thatcher, and Maribel Salido of New Mexico; sons Tommy Salido of Littleton, Colo., David Salido of Thornton, Colo., and Tommy Y. Salido of Thatcher. Also surviving are his brothers; Pricilano Salido of New Mexico, Estevan Salido of New Mexico, and Juan Salido of Colorado; and a sister Gregoria Salido of Mexico. His wife Martha Yanez preceded him in death on Sept.13, 1995. Visitation was held at Westlawn Chapel on Jan. 5, with funeral services Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Willcox Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church. Burial followed at Bonita Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox, and Avalon Funeral Home in Lafayette, Colo.

William J. "Bill" Coutee
1938-2001
William J. "Bill" Coutee, 62, of San Simon, died Jan. 3, 2001 in Silver City, N.M. He was born on Jan. 23, 1938 in Melrose, La., to Ernest Coutee and Frances Rogue. Bill has lived in the San Simon area for the last 20 years and was well known for his musical talents. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his brother Eugene S. Coutee of Silver City, N.M.; and his sister France Coutee of Louisiana. Also surviving are his nephews, Eugene S. Coutee, Jr., Collins Coutee, Ernest Coutee and George Coutee along with his close friend Dan Barnes of San Simon. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother Rodney. Graveside services were held Jan. 9, at Homewood Cemetery in San Simon with Rev. Harold Inman officiating. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox.