BENNETT, Mary F., a long time resident of Tucson, died February 18, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, John K. Bennett, M.D. She is survived by her children, Roberta B. Gillilan of Kansas City, MO, Michael W. Bennett of DeKalb, IL and Christine A. Huie of Logan, UT; and two grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, and was graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. While practicing her profession at the Mayo Clinic, she met her future husband. After marriage, the couple moved to Tucson where John established his medical practice and they raised their three children. Mary was active in the Pima County Medical Auxiliary and the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, and served as President in both organizations. A private Memorial Mass was held at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and innichment was at Holy Hope Cemetery.
BRISCOE, James Henry, II, was born November 3, 1928 in Washington, DC. He departed this life February 23, 1996 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his mother Maggie B. Briscoe, father James Henry Briscoe, Sr. and his sister Delores Frost. He served with the US Army from 1952 to 1955, educated in the District of Columbia, majored in music at the American University in Washington, DC and received his Bachelor of Arts degree. He was well known in the community for his volunteer work with several churches and various groups. Leaving to cherished fond memories are his loving wife, Gussie Darrow Briscoe; three sons, Derrick A. (Denise) Briscoe, Larry E. (Kathy) Briscoe of Tucson, AZ and James H. (Tiffany) Briscoe of Seattle, WA; one daughter, Terrie La Shea Briscoe of Tucson, AZ; five sisters, Carrie Morris, Margaret Walker and Constance Jennings, all of Washington, DC, Katheleen Latney and Lucille Briscoe of MD; five grandchildren, Jon, Aja and Angela Briscoe of Tucson, AZ, Kamaria Briscoe of FL and Ashley Moore of Tucson, AZ; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing of the body will be Tuesday, February 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Memorial Service will be Wednesday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince Chapel AME Church, 602 N. Stone Ave, with the Rev. C. Jessel Strong officiating.
DICKINSON, Alethea, 82, passed away February 24, 1996. Preceded in death by her husband Glenwood, son David Kelley and daughter Patricia Sanford. Survived by brother, Robert Sample; daughters, Elaine Sciacca and Merna Pettinato; son, Darrell Kelley; 20 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held in Conway, Arkansas.
DICKINSON, Leonard E., 81, died February 25, 1996. Leonard was born February 9, 1915 to Albert and Gertrude Dickinson in Velva, ND. He attended Jamestown College in that State, then did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and Ohio State. He was a C.P.A. for many years with the firm of Ernst and Ernst in Minneapolis. He and his wife of 57 years, Carmen moved to Arizona in 1985. Leonard “Dick’ is survived by his wife, Carmen; three sons, Robert (Nancy) of Tucson, David (Lindsay) of Ogden, UT and Timothy (Mary) of St. Paul, MN; three grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Leonard was a member of the Spanish Trail Lutheran Church. Memorial Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 28 at Spanish Trail Lutheran Church, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail, with Pastor Hal Hoekstra officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ELIAS, Roy S., 79, of Tucson, died February 25, 1996. Survivors include: his loving wife of 56 years, Ruth; daughter, Bobbie (Rick) Murray; five grandchildren, John and Roger Chalmers, Rik, Roy and Roxanne Murray; two great-grandchildren, Cater and Alex; two sisters, Nellie and Veronica; four brothers, Rudy, Ernie, Gilbert and Herman; plus many other relatives. Preceded in death by daughters, Sandra and Beverly. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
FRAZER, Henrietta (Moody) Lee, born June 19, 1902, died February 23, 1996. Resident of Tucson for 40 years. Survived by son, William (Betsy) Lee; grandchildren, Linda Lee of Columbia, MO, David Lee of Snoqualmia, WA and Robin Lee of Eugene, OR; brother-in-law, Phillip Hammargren of Mankato, MN; niece, Margie Anderson of Minneapolis, MN; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. A member of F.O.E. #1247 Minneapolis, MN for 50 years, Past Ladies Auxiliary President. Funeral Services Wednesday 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. There will be a viewing one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice Unit. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
GARCIA, Margarita “Margie’, of Tucson, born March 28, 1926, passed away February 23, 1996. Beloved wife of 47 years of Thomas “Tommy’ Garcia; cherished mother of four children, Tom Garcia of Tempe, AZ, Marcia Garcia Tolomeo of Conway, AR, David Garcia and Michael Garcia of Tucson, AZ; also survived by six grandchildren, Mariana and Kati Garcia of Tempe, AZ, Renee Jackson, Eli and Maggie Tolomeo, Alex Garcia Mullins, all of Conway, AR; and two great-grandchildren, Robert and Alexis Jackson of Conway, AR. Survivors also include sisters, Lupita Yrun of Sierra Vista, AZ, Ramona Sotomayor and Armida Bravo of Tucson; surviving brothers, John Garcia of Phoenix, AZ, Albert Garcia and Jerry Garcia of Tucson. Margie was preceded in death by her father, Juan Garcia and mother, Margarita G. Mascareno; sisters, Annie Matas of Los Angeles, CA and Mary Yosomoto of Los Angeles, CA. Margie had been employed by the Tucson Unified School District at C. E. Rose Elementary and Drachman Elementary. She was a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer of charitable causes and a parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
KRAMER, Cliff, 74, died February 23, 1996. Beloved husband of Anne and loving father to Lynn, Sandi, Barry, Keith and his extended family of Charlotte, Elizabeth and Megan. Grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of one. Formerly of Chicago, Cliff served his country in WWII and moved to Tucson where he received his Masters degree in education from the University of Arizona in 1953. After 30 years of dedicated service as an educator and guidance counselor for Tucson Unified School District he retired in 1982. Affiliations and memberships include: Elks Club #385, Charter Member of the Southern Arizona Hiking Club, Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, National Society – Sons of the American Revolution, Tucson Genealogical Society. Memorial services will be held at Sahuaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trial on Tuesday, March 5th at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers Cliff had asked that all donations be made to the Nature Conservancy, 300 E. University, Tucson, AZ 85705.
MORRIS, Rosealie Dombek, 55, of Tucson, died February 25, 1996. Beloved sister to Patricia Morris and George Edward Morris, both of Tucson, Leroy Wheeler Morris of Richmond, VA and Robert Lee Morris of Knoxville, TN. Rosealie was preceded in death by her parents, Rosalie and George Morris of Sylvania, OH. Graveside Services and Burial will be in Association Cemetery, Sylvania, OH. Arrangements in Ohio will be handled by Reeb Funeral Home. Local arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
ORCHEKOWSKY, Kenneth, 68, passed away at home on February 24, 1996. Husband of Doris; father of Lee (Sharon), Lynn (Joseph) Mirabile, Les (Kathy) and Lou Ann (Ernest) Armentrout. He is also remembered by his grandchildren, his brothers and sister and many relatives and friends. He retired from Shamrock Foods after 38 years, was a member of the Rincon Kiwanis, St Vincent de Paul Society and a long time member of St. Cyril’s Parish. Friends and family will have a casual gathering to share memories at the Vicount Suites Hotel at 4855 E. Broadway, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in his name.
SIQUEIROS, Alvaro Monge “Al’, 47, of Tucson, died February 23, 1996. Born in Naco, Sonora, Mexico November 25, 1948. Survivors include his wife, Karen; sons, Alex and Alvaro; daughters, Margaret, Modesta, Monica, Gloria and Annette; also seven grandchildren; four sisters; and three brothers. Special thanks to his beloved sister, Herminia Molina for all her love and support. Also special thanks to Bob B. who unselfishly aided in his home health care. Visitation Wednesday, February 28 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Memorial Mass Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd.
WILDE, Bonita Lorraine, 72, of Tucson, died February 24, 1996. Preceded in death by husband, Thaddeus; mother Pearl King; and son Todd Wilde. Survived by grandson, Cody Wilde. Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712.
FORD, Roy L., 86, of Tucson, passed away February 25, 1996. He is survived by daughters, Phyllis Trombley of Tucson, Beverly Woodard of Madison, WI, Gail Davis of Tucson, Patricia Fellars of Marana; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Hazel Stone of Sun City, AZ. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29 with Funeral Service following at 10:00 a.m. at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan, with Rev. Gary Shrader officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to TMC Hospice or Alzheimers Association.
FOX, Andrew John, Jr., 74, of Marana, died February 26, 1996. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Regina; his children, Juliann Huffine, Charlotte Jerin, Andrea Moulton, Margaret Krogstad, Helen Chambers and James T. Fox; brother, Charles; and sisters, Barbara and Dorothy; 25 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Andrew J. Fox, III in 1995. Mr. Fox was a WWII Army Veteran, a member of DAV and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Graveside Services will be Friday, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery, with military honors by Southern Arizona Honor Guard, DAV Ritual Team. Friends may call Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HANSON, Mary Augusta “Marie’, 81, died February 26, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospice. Preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Hanson. Survived by sons, Emery (Carolyn) Hanson of Tucson, Gary (Constance) Hanson and Dennis (Barbara) Hanson, both of ND; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rincon Country Mobile Home Park Club House, 3411 S. Camino Seco, with Father Charles Cloud officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 350 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711 would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HARKINS, Mary C., 76, of Tucson, died February 27, 1996. Survivors include children, Mike, Marty and Janet; one brother, Art (Kay) Rooney of Butte, MT; sisters-in-law, Phyllis, Curly and Nancy Rooney; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and June Gasperino; plus many other loving relatives. Preceded in death by her husband, William C. and brothers, Jack, Walter and Donald. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 1996 with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 1996. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HERNANDEZ, Delfina, 81, of Eloy, AZ, died February 26, 1996. Survived by husband of 65 years, Eduardo B. of Eloy; son, Eddie Hernandez of Gilbert, AZ; raised grandson, Arnold H. Ramirez of Ft. Irwin, CA; daughters, Lupe Rosales of Eloy and Magdalena Montoya of Casa Grande; raised granddaughter, Christina Lara of Casa Grande; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Eloy. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 29 at 9:00 a.m. with Fr. Rudy Hernandez Rosales (grandson) officiating. Burial in Mt. View Cemetery, Casa Grande, AZ. Memorials to St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 205 W. 8th St., Eloy, AZ 85231. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home, Eloy, AZ.
HOFFMAN, Joe Charles, 47 years old, died Sunday, February 25, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Julie Hoffman of Tucson; daughter, Brittany Hoffman of Tucson; two stepsons, Faron Maine of TN and Josh Czech of AZ; two step-daughters, Naomi Czech of Tucson and Kellynda Osborne of CO; five brothers, Paul Hoffman of MI, Pete Hoffman, James Hoffman, John Hoffman and Phillip Hoffman, all of AZ; six sisters, Phyllis Wood, Madonna Hupp, Linda Scott, Martha Hoffman, Mary Dull and Esther Gamble, all of AZ; parents, Phillip and Madonna of AZ; and three grandchildren. Memorial Services for Mr. Hoffman will be held at 2:30 p.m. February 29, 1996 Thursday at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ORCHEKOWSKY, Kenneth, 68, passed away at home on February 24, 1996. Husband of Doris; father of Lee (Sharon), Lynn (Joseph) Mirabile, Les (Kathy) and Lou Ann (Ernest) Armentrout. He is also remembered by his grandchildren, his brothers and sister and many relatives and friends. He retired from Shamrock Foods after 38 years, was a member of the Rincon Kiwanis, St Vincent de Paul Society and a long time member of St. Cyril’s Parish. Friends and family will have a casual gathering to share memories at the Viscount Suites Hotel at 4855 E. Broadway, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in his name.
PAZOS, Thomacine “Tomi’ Chellene, born February 21, 1978 in Phoenix, AZ went to be with the Lord on February 23, 1996. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Tomasa and Miguel Pazos and Florence Enos Rhodes. Survived by parents, John M. Pazos and Linda B. Rhodes; sisters, Naomi R. Pazos, Andrea (Daniel) Santo, Ann Marie Cooper; brothers, Jonathan (Alicia) Pazos, Ray M. (Erin) Pazos and Lonnie Cooper. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Thomacine was a Junior at Tucson High School. She had just turned 18, ready to begin her life and suddenly taken from us. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Pallbearers: Jonathan, Ray and Patrick Pazos, Lonnie Cooper, Gary Butler, Ronnie Rios, Krys Villegas and Luis Miranda. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 29, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, March 1, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, followed by Christian Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RAUCH, Karl K., age 83, of Oro Valley, AZ, died February 24, 1996. Survived by: wife, Louise; twin sons, Richard and Robert Rauch; son, Geoffrey Rauch; stepson, Paul Russell; stepdaughter, Diane Roberts; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Rauch was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of the Desert and the Wright Flight Program. Memorial Services to be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, American Cancer Society or the Kiwanis Club of the Desert Foundation.
