MAHURIN, Elmo, 83, of Tucson, passed away March 19, 2000. Survived by daughters, Carole Roberts and Sharon Hensley; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Roselle and Imogene. He retired from Magma Copper and moved to Oklahoma to farm, returning to Arizona for health reasons. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the mortuary.
PHILIP G. MARTINEZ, 60, entered into rest with the Lord on March 19, 2000. preceded in death by mother, Christina G. Martinez; father, Juan Martinez; brother, Robert Martinez. Survived by sons, Roy, Eddie, Javier and Fernando G. Martinez; daughters, Monica Martinez and Margo Girard; loving friend, Margaret Martinez; sisters, Betty Gonzales, Frances DeLuna and Gloria Martinez; brothers, Willie, Martin, Johnny and Angel Martinez; grandchildren, Gina, Hank, Mundo, Mikey, Toni, Roy, Veronica, Milo, P.J., Jason, Chasitty, Ti-To, Moniki, Mija and Chito; great-grandchild, Joey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends. Retired from Hughes Aircraft Company, Pop Warner Football Coach–Rams, Raiders, Falcons and Scorpions. He is a wonderful man. He is our hero. We will always love him and we will never forget him. He is the true 'Great One'. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 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 Thursday, March 23, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MONTIJO, Manuel, 41, died March 18, 2000. Husband of Jenny; father of Monica, Angela, Sara, and Jacob; son of Teburcia Montijo; brother of Esther Mellon, Terry Sheridan, Mary Placa, Lucy Montijo, Johnny, Ernie and Alex. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Scripture Service 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2000 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
OROZCO, Miguel B., 78, died March 19, 2000. preceded in death by wife, Dolores D. Orozco. Father of Rosa (Adolfo) Marquez, Miguel (Irma) Orozco, Maria (Ralph) Badilla, Elena Orozco, Jesus (Juanita) Orozco, Dolores Tellez, Virginia (Hector) Pizano, Frank (Donna) Orozco, Martha (Armando) Arias and Estella (Ruben) Quiroga; brother of Santiago (Petra) Orozco; 33 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at Bring's Memorial Chapel. Mass will be offered 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 22 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Burial in Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
REYNOLDS, Virgie Marie, 95, died March 19, 2000. preceded in death by daughters, Ruby Doss and Yvonne Soda. Survived by children, Billy Key of Del City, OK; Jimmy Key of Tulsa, OK; and Myrtle Fay Riddle of Tucson; sister, Rachel Shepherd of Ft. Smith, AR. Eighteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Burial to follow at TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Eunice B. Varner, age 80, of Tucson, died Saturday, March 18, 2000. Survived by sister, Betty Peschman of Melbourne, Florida; 12 nieces and nephews; two from Tucson, Mark (Ann) Robinson, Linda (Bob) Lohse. She was a long time member of Del Norte Baptist Church (newly renamed New Life Baptist Fellowship). Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd, with Sam Fuller of New life Baptist Fellowship officiating. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery. Remembrances may be made to ABC Learning Center at New Life Baptist Fellowship, 1440 W. Prince Rd., 85705
BURROWS, Robert Charles, 65, died Friday, March 17, 2000, in his home.
He was born July 12, 1934 in Galena, Ill. A retired operations superintendent in the mining industry, he was a six-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Emy of Las Vegas; daughters, Janice Cassidy (Dale), Susan Porter (John) and Bonnie Boelman (Doug), all of Tucson, and Joyce Chonis (Jeff) of Los Angeles; mother, Una of Tucson; brothers, David of St. Louis and Daniel of Tucson; and grandchildren, Bonnie, Casey, Savanna, Amy and Anna. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey 'Spin' and brother, Richard 'Dick'.
A Memorial Service will be held in Tucson at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd on Saturday, April 1st at 4:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in his hometown of Galena, Ill.
CARSON, Grace, 86, died March 20, 2000. Survived by nephew, James (Pamela) Muzzy and their children, Stephen, Michael and Ryan all of Laguna Beach, CA. Memorial Service and interment in Douglas, AZ. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
COLBURN, Alfred E., passed away March 18, 2000. He is survived by his children, Gary, Lawrence, James, William, Charles and Donna Jeanne; sister, Virginia; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a very special thank you to his granddaughter, Sheveen for her love and devotion. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the cancer society. Care entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
EUGENE C. 'GENE' COOLEY - Long time resident of Tucson, passed away March 16, 2000. He was born April 22, 1922 in West Union, Iowa to Clifton and Esther Cooley. He graduated from Clermont, Iowa High School and married
Gladys 'Chris' Shegrud on September 5, 1942. He entered the Army shortly thereafter, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant with the 7th Army, 12th Armored Division, 714th Tank Battalion. Gene served with honor, being awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds he received in action in France and Germany. Son Gerald Eugene was born February 14, 1950 and they moved from La Crosse, Wisconsin to Colorado Springs in 1953. They then moved to Albuquerque in 1962 where they lived until 1980, when Gene and Chris moved to Tucson. They co-managed the Tucson Meadows Mobile Home Park until they retired in 1998. Gene was preceded in death by his wife in 1999; brother, Stanley; sister, Norma and his parents. He is survived by his brother, Billy of Tucson; aunts, Ruth Lyngass and Susanna Larson; his son, Gerald and wife, Gail; and three grandchildren, Erika Jane, Kristy Gail, and Nathan Gerald. Gene was a member of the American Legion, DAV, VFW and the Elks. An honest, hard working man who never asked of others what he wouldn't do himself, he always had a smile, a kind word and a helping hand for anyone who needed it. He lived the life the Lord, whom he loved, asks of all of us. Gene dearly loved and celebrated the accomplishments of his three grandchildren, who adored him in return. Gene was a wonderful and loving friend, husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May God rest his wonderful yet weary soul. Memorial services will be held March 24, 2000 at the Tucson Meadows Mobile Home Park, 2121 S. Pantano at 10:00 a.m. An Honors Ceremony by the American Legion will follow at East Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gene's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., T/A 85712. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FULLYLOVE, Jewell L., 67, died March 16, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
GILLARD, David William, born March 14, 1954, lost his battle with cancer March 20, 2000. preceded in death by his father, Jess H. Gillard. Survived by daughter, Jennifer Lynn Gillard; mother, Mary Ann Gillard; sister, Beth (Roger) Grant; fiancee, Sandra Payne; grandparents, Mary and Henry Janick; nieces, Julie and Lori Grant; aunts, Judith Olson and Joan (Larry) Santoro. Many cousins and close friends also survive, including close family friend, Jennifer's mother, Kelley Cox. David was an avid outdoorsman, four wheel drive enthusiast and great country dancer. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23 at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HARDING, Charles B., 83, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away March 19, 2000. Survived by wife of fifty-three years, Dorothy; daughters, Sharon (Jim) McGrew, Melinda (Bill) Brunell, Linda (Andy) Gonzalez, Vicki (Greg) Gerhart; grandchildren, Robert, Dorothy, Charles, Michael, Eric, Kevin, Laura, Tracy, Scott and Patrick; brother, Howard. preceded in death by grandson, Gregory. Charles served in the USMC during WW II, earning a Purple Heart. He was a brakeman/conductor for the Southern Pacific Railroad for forty-five years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #4, Benson and Sabbar Shrine Temple of Tucson. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor Glenn Foster of Pantano Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Arizona American Lung Assoc., 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85716.
HEINK, Sylvia K., passed away March 20, 2000. Dear wife of the late Earl Heink, former owner of The Most Restaurant. Beloved mother of Suzanne Murchison of Cupertino, CA. Also survived by nephews, Anthony Kleis of Conway, AR, Len Schulze of Milwaukee, WI, Hugh Downs of Tucson; niece, Barbara Rich of Milwaukee, Rose Lee Harvey of Tustin, CA; sister-in-law, Vera Schulze of Milwaukee; grandnephews, R.J. Downs of Mesa, Philip Skillings of Tucson. Past member of Tucson Lioness Club and Skyline Women's Club. Sylvia was a 50-year resident of Tucson.
Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4490 E. Calle de Pantera. Final rest will follow at T.M.P. East Lawn.
HYNES, Rupert, 77, of Tucson, lost his long battle with cancer on Friday, March 17, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn; sons, William, Daniel; grandchildren, Amy Tipton, Matthew Hynes, Nicholas Hynes; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Eileen Kilbourn, Therese Prast; brothers, Donald, Robert and Gerald. Mr. Hynes was a U.S. Marine Corps, World War II veteran, serving in the South Pacific. A dignified and gentle person, he was a true gentleman. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2000 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
LORRAINE B. JORGENSON - Born November 9, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on March 19, 2000. She is survived by husband, Robert J. Chester; children, Robert A. (Kristin) Chester and Christine Marie (Neil) Amstutz. Also, sisters, Eleanor (Fred) Lloyd of AZ, Diane (David) Buli and Denise Reauveau of PA. She had a long standing association with the AZ State Genealogical Society and the Tucson Humane Society. In lieu of flowers, Lorraine requested donations to be made to The Tucson Humane Society. For Memorial information call 883-4539.
KERR, Donald R., 87, died in his Tucson home on Thursday, March 16, 2000. Burial will be in Dixon, Illinois. After graduating from the University of Chicago Law School, he married
Margaretha Moore, his wife of 55 years. He practiced law in Chicago until enlisting in the United States Navy for service during World War II, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. After the War he moved to Wickenburg, AZ, where he owned and operated the Slash Bar K Ranch and subsequently taught and was principal in the Wickenburg Public Schools while earning his M.A. degree from Arizona State University. While in Wickenburg he was an organizing member of the Desert Caballeros ride, the Wickenburg Country Club, St. Alban's Episcopal Parish and the Wickenburg Community Hospital. He has also been a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, the Masonic Blue Lodge, Tucson Scottish Rite, El Zaribah Shrine of Phoenix, the BPOE Elks Lodge and Rotary International. During retirement in Tucson, he volunteered with 'Call For Action', Tucson Opera Company and the Tucson Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Jane Kerr of Tucson; daughter, Karen Ashurst of Tucson; son, Donald Kerr, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Michael Lawrence of Irvine, CA; Lisa Lawrence of San Diego, CA; and Linda Proctor of Concord, NH; and great grandchildren, Ethan and Samuel Proctor of Concord, NH. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
ROMERO, Celestine 'Sally Nunez', 70, of San Xavier, passed away March 19, 2000. Survived by loving companion, Edmund Wilson; daughters, Felicia Alvarez, Lucinda and Clarinda (Mark) Nunez; sons, Jake (Belle), Austin (Cecilia) and Delbert (Marcine) Nunez. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. till next morning at 7374 S. Mission Road with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, March 25, 2000, 7:00 a.m. at San Xavier Mission Church. Interment to follow at San Xavier cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
TOWERS, Grady 'Mick' Mitchell, born May 9, 1944 in Paris, TX, entered eternal life on March 20, 2000. Tucson resident since 1951. He was a graduate of Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his loving parents, brother, nieces and nephew. Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. in Tohono Chul Park Performance Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tohono Chul Park. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY AND cemetery.
WILLIAM 'GUERO' TRUJILLO
February 24, 1927 – March 17, 2000
He is survived by his beloved wife, Edith; sons, Bill, John, A.C.; daughters, Theresa, Barbara; stepchildren, Antonio, Christina, Vivian; brother, Jose; sister, Enedina; fifteen grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a proud member of the 'Hole in One Club.' His love of his guitar and golf will follow him to heaven. He will be missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2000 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Private burial will be at South Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund in memory of William Trujillo. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
WLASKOLICH, Mary Helen, passed away March 14, 2000. She is survived by her children, Ed Passow, Marvin Passow, Mark Passow, Norman Passow, and John Wlaskolich; eight grandchildren and sister, Florence Rowse. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wallice Wlaskolich; son, Lawrence Passow, and daughter, Teresa Passow. The family will be holding a private memorial service. Care entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
