McCORMICK, Mary Catherine, born January 10, 1939, in Providence, RI., died March 14, 2000, in Tucson, AZ. Predeceased by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She leaves her brother, John J. McCormick (Colleen); nieces, Katherine McCormick, Jean McCormick, Mary Reskin (Glenn), Shawn Logan (Tom); grandniece, C.J. Reskin; grandnephews, Jeremy and Jonah Logan; two dear friends, Grace Henke and Arlene Bowman; and beloved pets. As well as many friends in the bowling and church community. She was a member of Tucson WBA and WIBC 18 years. A director 9 years, Sgt-at-Arms 3 years, V.P. for AWBW and a member of Tucson Bowlerettes. She was very active in the bowling community and served on many committees. She was also involved in groups within the St. Pius X Church. Donations may be made to the Heart Association or to Samaritans Group of St. Pius X Church in her name. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 18, at St. Pius X, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson, AZ 85715. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
Ernestine Mickola - She came to us on March 31, 1906 in Ardmore, Oklahoma as the infant daughter of Isreal Earnest and Fannie Adkins. She moved to Tucson in the late 20's where she met and married
longtime resident, Harold 'Mike' Mickola. She was a loving wife and mother with a ready smile for all. Many of her friends will remember her as 'Teen' because of her childlike stature and manners. Husband, Harold, and her brothers, William, Joseph, Robert and Bernard all predeceased her. She left this world on March 14, 2000. Survivors are her only child, Richard and his wife, Elly Mickola. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2000 at Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation are requested. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
Herbert Ellis Pollock M.D., 73, of Tucson, died March 16, 2000. Survived by wife, Emily Pollock; children, Dean (Judy) Pollock of Oakton, VA, Terry (Kyria) Pollock of Tucson, Kacey (Lee) Sysco of San Diego, CA, Phillip Rosenberg of NY, Max Pollock of Tucson, Noah Pollock of Tucson; brothers, Harlan (Hannah) Pollock of Dallas, TX, and Sanford Pollock of Phoenix; and grandchildren, Anna, Aaron, and Victoria. Services Sunday, 12:00 noon, EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rabbi Stephanie Aaron Officiating. Interment to follow Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood, Arizona Theater Company or charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile.
SHANE, Clarence O., 82, passed away March 13, 2000. Survived by children, Karen (Dan) Handt, Sandy (Wayne Flanagan) Hannah, William Shane and Terry Giroux; grandchildren, Tanna Giroux, Jason (Jackie) Hannah, Seth Handt, Dawn Giroux, Holly Genson, Michael (Jessica) Hannah and Kevin Handt; great-granddaughter, Sabrina Hannah; sister, Elsie Pryor. Memorial Service/Wake 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at Buddy's, 119 E. Highway 82 in Whetstone, AZ. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SINK, Whitten Eddy, 83, died March 14, 2000. Survived by sons, Ed (Linda) Sink and John (Kathy) Sink; daughter, Karen Denchy; grandchildren, Robert, Thomas, Suzette, Eddy and Matthew; brothers, Benny and Richard; sisters, Dorothy Bryant, Nancy Hayslet and Thelma Paxton. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2000 at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
DOHERTY, Clarice R., 75, of Tucson, died March 17, 2000. Beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Robert Lee Perry of Tucson; Donald Gene Perry of Phoenix; James M. Kelly of Seattle, WA; Diana Davis of Prescott Valley; Deborah Bast of El Paso, TX; and Kathleen Chester of Marion, IN. Also survived by a brother, Troy C. Jones, Jr of MT; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. preceded in death by son, John Kelly. Mass will be offered Monday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, celebrated by Rev. John Allt. Interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
DAISIE S. EDWARDS died March 13, 2000 of congestive heart failure. Before moving with her family to Tucson in 1953, Daisie lived most of her life in Bel Air, MD where she was active in her church and with family activities. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Charles B. Edwards, who died in 1961. She is survived by three children, Louella S. Burke of Reno, NV; Charles M. Edwards and Julia E. Burns, both of Tucson. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Daisie was an active volunteer throughout her life. In Tucson she worked over 2500 hours in the Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary, was a Parish Visitor as both a volunteer and then professionally for First United Methodist Church, where she also was active in the UMW, as a Circle Leader, as president of the Carillon Sunday School class, as the church's representative to the Tucson Council of Churches, and in many other activities over the years. She was a house mother for over 10 years at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, and was an active member and officer of the local chapter of the TTT Sorority.
There will be a Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th Street, Tucson, AZ on Monday, March 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 1643 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD on March 23, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Shirley L. Frana, 70, died March 15, 2000 from complications of a stroke. She was born in Detroit, MI, grew up in Chicago, IL and a Tucson resident since 1949. Survived by children, Valerie (Sam R.) Levitz of Tucson and Frank A. Frana III of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Lindsay, Amber, and Robert Levitz, and John Frana; step-grandchildren, Sande Levitz and Elissa (Marvin) David; brother, William E. (Margaret) Morris; nephew, Bill Morris; and niece, Michelle (Daniel) Herrera; also by many additional loving and wonderful family and friends. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery beside her husband, Frank who preceded her in death November 1988. Reception immediately following at Sheraton Tucson, 5151 E. Grant Road. Mom, we all love you and you will be missed dearly.
HONSA, Edward L., 92 years old, died March 15, 2000. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 62 years; daughter, Dorothy Doll; five grandchildren, Michael, Andy, David, Rick, and Laura; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Theodore; and sister Emily. Ed retired in 1973 from Western Electric. He enjoyed the shade of the trees he planted and shrubs and flowers. He was an avid reader and a talented oil painter. Because of his kind and gentle nature, he will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2000. Graveside services will be held at Holy Hope cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2000.
JUAREZ, Nancy A., 58, passed away March 15, 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on September 23, 1941, in La Junta, Colorado. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, P. Gilbert Juarez; daughter, Trisha Juarez; son, Gilbert (Stephanie) Juarez; grandchildren, Lexys and Austin (both her 'Pride & Joy'); mother, Mary Vigil. She was the eldest of nine siblings; Robert (Judy) Vigil, Ben Vigil of San Diego, Donnie Vigil, Marilyn (Fernando) Sanchez, Billy (Irene) Vigil, Jimmy (Maria) Vigil, Pauline (Joe) Gil, and Patty (Larry) Ahrendt, all of Tucson. She is also survived by a large extended family including 11 nieces and nephews; many aunts and uncles; and more friends than can be counted. Nancy worked for 37 years at Tucson Electric Power Company. As part of the company's community service programs, she was involved in the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Committee; and a Staunch UofA fan. She was the head of the Wildcat Booster Club, and coordinated trips for out-of-town UA football games. She is remembered as someone always tending to the needs of everyone else, who genuinely cared about others and enjoyed life to the fullest. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 20, 2000 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, with a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at our Lady of the Desert cemetery. Donation in Nancy Juarez' honor can be made to the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
KELLY, Fredric N., determined not to miss Heaven's version of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, left March 15, 2000, to join his wife, Dorothy; son Barry; and brothers, Jim and Gene Kelly, after a courageous battle with cancer. Fred is survived by one son, Michael (Diane) Kelly of Valencia, CA; one daughter, Colleen James) Beaman of Tucson; two sisters; eight grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Kevin and Mackenzie Kelly; Brian, Michael, Kimberly and Patrick Beaman. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2000 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2000 at St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Decimo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fred Kelly Foundation, in care of The Dallas Dance Council, Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219 'Good night sweet Prince.'
KENNEDY, Irene E., 89, died March 15, 2000. Father of Bev (Henry) Leudke, Floyd (Alice) Kennedy, Frank A. (Lana) Kennedy and Roger N. Kennedy, all of Tucson; Grandmother of 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at TMP South Lawn. Donations in Irene's memory may be made to Southern Arizona Humane Society, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85716.
Lily O. Liu, 83, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away March 16, 2000. preceded in death by husband, Raymond Liu, Survived by daughters, Sylvia Williams, Diane (Edward) Benites, Barbara (Donald) Loebbaka and Stella Chille; sons, Arthur and Marco (Lydia) Liu; sister, Amelia Mendez; brothers, Albert, Jake and Gilbert Olivares; also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2000 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, March 20, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Beloved Mother, rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus. We will miss you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Herbert Ellis Pollock M.D., 73, of Tucson, died March 16, 2000. Survived by wife, Emily Pollock; children, Dean (Judy) Pollock of Oakton, VA, Terry (Kyria) Pollock of Tucson, Kacey (Lee) Sysco of San Diego, CA, Phillip Rosenberg of NY, Max Pollock of Tucson, Noah Pollock of Tucson; brothers, Harlan (Hannah) Pollock of Dallas, TX, and Sanford Pollock of Phoenix; and grandchildren, Anna, Aaron, and Victoria. Services Sunday, 12:00 noon, EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rabbi Stephanie Aaron Officiating. Interment to follow Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood, Arizona Theater Company or charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile.
REYNOLDS, Robby V., 11, died March 15, 2000. Son of Debora Reynolds; brother of Lea Reynolds; nephew of John and Rick Reynolds; also survived by other Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Graveside service 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 20 at Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, with a Rosary recited at 5:00 p.m.
Margaret Jayne Todd, 62, of Tucson, died March 9, 2000. Wife of Paul E.; mother of Maureen K. Serafin, Thomas B. (Maureen) Todd, Martha A. (Patrick) West, Melinda G. Todd, Michele M. (Quinn) Todd, Jay H. (Kellie) Todd, Monica L. (Michael) Hensien; 15 grandchildren, Josh, Paul and Zachary Serafin, Erin and Lauren Todd, Logan West, Erica Sagvold, Cory Copeland, Justin, Jacey and Astin Chavez, Jenna, Josh, and Jayme Davis, and Maggie Hensien.
Jayne, our most loving, caring, courageous and unselfish wife, mother, grandmother and best friend has joined her parents in peace and eternal life in heaven.
Her love lives on in her husband, Paul; her children; and her grandchildren.
Jayne is a 1956 graduate of Amphitheater High School and a 1960 graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing. She worked 35 years as a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, where she was honored for her dedicated service.
She fulfilled the selfless, caring ideals of nursing throughout her life.
We thank God for the time we were able to share with her in love, compassion and life's lessons. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she has touched.
Please wear a green ribbon in recognition of all organ donors and recipients.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Organ Awareness Program or to the American Kidney Foundation.
Vigil service at Abbey Funeral Chapel, Monday, March 13, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Internment Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. First Ave. (888-1111) Monday 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
BANFE, Charles F., beloved husband, father and grandfather, 82, of SaddleBrooke, died March 17, 2000. He is survived by his wife, June; children, Charles Banfe, Jr., Peter L. Banfe, Susan Prince, Juli Banfe, Nicholas Banfe; six grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in SaddleBrooke. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
BROWNS, Donald E., 82, of Tucson, AZ, died March 15, 2000. He is survived by daughter, Rose (Frank) Hosford of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Brandie, Michelle, and Joshua; and all the kids who will miss their Grandpa Don. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at Grace Community Church, with Pastor Scot Gillan officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Community Church, 9755 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85742. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
GLOVER, Eleanor H., 90, of Tucson, passed away on March 16, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Tim (Carol) Glover of Nebraska; Philip (Paula) Glover of Nevada; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella of Nebraska; and one brother, Leonard of Washington. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, John Herbert. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway), on Monday, March 20, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 21 at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
GONTARZ, Stanley, 82, of Tucson, AZ, died March 18, 2000. Stanley served in the Army during WWII, earning a Purple Heart. He was an officer with the New York City Police Department, retiring after 25 years. He was instrumental in establishing the Police Academy in Rhode Island, where he retired as Chief of Police in Barrington, R.I., before moving to Tucson. During his police career, Stanley was involved with juvenile drug prevention programs, and helped institute one of the first computer based record systems in police work. In conjunction with his police career, he earned a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Nova University, Florida. But his most important accomplishment was being a husband and father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; and is survived by his children, Greer (Matthew) McKenna, Christopher (Carol), and Mary Margaret (David) Iadevaia. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and sisters, Jennie, Florence, and Helen. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2000, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., at 10:30 a.m, Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Disease Association, 2501 E. Elm, Tucson, AZ 85716.
