DIETRICH, Angela, 20, of Cloverdale, OH, formerly of Tucson, died March 2, 1996 in an automobile accident. Survived by parents, Michael and Donna (Erbst) Dietrich of Tucson; three brothers, Danon, Zachary and Caleb Dietrich, all of Tucson; one sister, Carla Dietrich of Lima, OH; paternal grandmother, Rosemary Dietrich of Lima, OH; maternal grandmother, Marge Erbst Travis of Tucson. Memorial Services Monday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 600 N. Kolb Rd.
DOUGHERTY, Rodger Winston, died on March 14, 1996 in his home. A resident of Tucson since 1978, he was a member of Skyline Country Club.
He was born March 26, 1914 in Portland, OR and graduated from Washington State University, where he was an intercollegiate golf champion and received All American football honors. He was the West Quarterback in the 1937 East West Shrine game and a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He served as a gunnery officer in the US Navy from 1941 to 1945.
He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1939 to 1957, and in Denver, Colorado from 1957 to 1978. While living in Denver he was president of Rodg Dougherty and Co., founder and first president of the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, founder and first president of the Falcon Quarterback Club, and sports broadcaster of AFA football games. He was chairman of the Denver Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee, the Denver Denvoys, and Chamber of Commerce Speakers Bureau; chairman of the 1976 USGA National Junior Golf Championship at Hiwan Country Club; served two terms as president of the Denver Society for Crippled Children and Adults; and was the building chairman for Sewall Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Hiwan Country Club and Valley Country Club. At the time of his death he was a member of the Denver Press Club and the Ramhockie Squire.
Preceded in death by a son, Ted; he is survived by sister, Helen Shillock of Portland, OR; wife, Beverly; sons, Rodger Jr., Steven, Greg; and daughter, Kit, all of Tucson; son Bert of Boulder, CO; daughters, Marsha of Seattle, WA, and Nicki Dougherty Creekmore of Maui, HI; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
“That lucky old Sun, he’s got nothing to do, but roll around Heaven all day.’ We love him and miss him.
A Wake will be held at the family home in Tucson, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
FARLEY, Judge Gordon, 87 years old, rendered his last decision March 12th, 1996. Born in 1908 in the U.P. of Michigan he moved with his family to Patagonia, AZ at the age of nine where his father worked in the mines. Growing up in Patagonia gave him a special fondness for the place. He graduated from the University of Arizona and the University of Arizona College of Law in the early 1930's and was elected shortly thereafter to serve in the Arizona State Legislature. Later he was appointed City Attorney for Nogales, AZ and subsequently was elected as Superior Court Judge for Santa Cruz County in 1938 while he was only 29 years and served in that position for 40 years. The judge belonged to several civic and fraternal organizations including B.P.O.E. Elks #1397, Knights of Pythias, and Rotary Club International. During the course of his life he worked as a miner, pool hall boy, mechanic, dishwasher and waiter, Census Bureau taker, U.S. Commissioner, judge, and county lawyer. When he retired as judge in 1978 he worked in private practice and later as a volunteer for Legal Aid. Gordon enjoyed life in general, but in particular his passions were politics, golf, poker, travel, good bourbon, and above all his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Virginia Sayre Farley in 1985. Survived by children, Carolyn Farley, Diane Farley Van Matre, Robert Farley (Cathy); and grandchildren, David Farley, Laura Van Matre, Gordon Farley, Vincent Farley; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR’S CARROON MORTUARY in Nogales, AZ on Saturday, March 16 at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or American Red Cross.
MARCHUS, Terri Lynn, 29, of Tucson, died March 13, 1996. Survived by husband, Mitch; children, Ashleigh and Westley; father, David Pechier; sisters, Kimberly Boohr, Deborah Cryar; and brother, Duane Pechier. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Davis Monthan Air Force Base Chapel One. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
MOLINA, Maria Amacio, 81 years old, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by her husband, Juan Molina of Tucson; son, Angel Molina of Tucson; six granddaughters, Maria Molina of Tucson, Mercy Whillock of Marana, Manuela and Mary Valenzuela, both of Tucson, Angelita Duarte of NM, and Amalia A.M. Reyes of Tucson; 24 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Mass for Mrs. Molina will be said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996 at the Sanig Nacio Catholic Church, 785 W. Sahuaro, with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends of Mrs. Molina may call from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at the church where Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ROJAS, Rodolfo D. “Lopo’ 55, died March 12, 1996. Commonlaw husband of Rosario Aguilar; father of Michael, Benny, Phillip (Claudette), Regina (Oscar), Gabriel, Thomas, Lena (Mark) and Dominic; son of Vicenta Romero; brother of Roman Delgado, Eddie Rojas and Elaine Diaz; 13 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 15 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 212 W. Medina. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 15 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
SMITH, Donald Ray, born April 18, 1939 in San Pedro, CA, died March 12, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Smith of Tucson, AZ; two sons, Donald A. and Michael D. Smith of Marana, AZ; three stepchildren, James and Rebecca of Tucson and Lori who resides in CA. He has four step-grandchildren, Candice, Jonathon, Johnny-Lee and Nikki. Contributions to American Cancer Society or Asbestos Research.
TREU, Hazel C. Lundquist, 67, a native Arizonan, passed away March 13, 1996. She was born in Globe, AZ, December 16, 1928 and grew up in Pantano, AZ. She attend school in Pantano, Amphitheater district, and graduated form Benson Union High School in 1946. She lived in Tucson since 1952, where she was a homemaker until she began working for the State of Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. She retired from the State in 1991 after 13 years. Hazel enjoyed bowling, crafts, camping, fishing, and most of all spending time with her family. She loved her children very much and will be greatly missed by Darrell (Laurie), Gary and Catherine, all of Tucson. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Amanda, Jennifer, Travis, and Jalynn; sister, Maybelle (Wallace) Yeomans of Cortez, CO, Alice Longmore of Idaho Falls, ID, Beryl Bynum of Tucson; and brother, George (Betty) Lundquist of Tucson. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Alice (Weisbeck) Lundquist, and brothers, Wallace (Vera), Emmett (Donna) and Harry Lundquist. Visitation is at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY AND CEMETERY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Friday, March 15, 1996 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with funeral Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. also at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY AND CEMETERY. The family would like to thank Community Hospice for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell, Suite #256, Tucson, AZ 85718.
ALVAREZ, Albert C., 47, of Tucson, passed away March 13, 1996. Survived by daughters, Audrey, Lisa, Tressa Alvarez; son, Laurence Alvarez; sister, Josephine Alvarez; brother, Joseph Alvarez; four grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 17, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to morning at the Rock House, San Xavier Reservation with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 7:00 a.m. at San Xavier Reservation. Interment to follow at San Xavier Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ANGLIN, Marshall Kitch, 87, of Riverview Health Care, formerly of Tucson, AZ, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996, at the health-care center. Born March 6, 1909 in Etna Green, IN to Washington Irving and Grace Kitch Anglin, he married Margaret Rose on December 12, 1931 in Greensburg, IN. She died September 10, 1987, in Tucson. He also was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Surviving are two sons, Edgar of Metamora and George of Denver; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and four brothers, Dallas of Clunette, IN, W. Don and John, both of Warsaw, IN and Wendel of Leesburg, FL. He was a self-employed building contractor in Tucson for many years. He was a charter member of the Dove of Peace Lutheran Church in Tucson.
BIRD, Mary Therese (Tess), 59, was taken by the Lord unto his bosom March 14, 1996. Born to George and Mary Prestil September 7, 1936 in Ashland, WI. Survived by sons, David Tibbits of Mellen, WI, Donald Tibbits of Stoughton, WI, Douglas and Thomas Tibbits of Ligonier, IN; sisters, Francis Sharron of Naples, FL, Carole Florio of Tucson, AZ, and Marcie Hillert of Hazelhurst, WI; brothers, John Prestil of Kansas City, MO and Fabian Prestil of Janesveille, WI; 14 grandchildren. Mary moved to Arizona from Wisconsin in 1981. married her husband, George Bird in 1992. Mary was a healthcare provider and homemaker. She was a very devout Catholic. Mary enjoyed crafts, square dancing, traveling, fishing and most of all people. Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, 1996 at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BLUMS, O. Oliver, 68 years old, died March 12, 1996 Tuesday in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Marion Blums; and one daughter, Jennifer Blums, both of Tucson. Memorial Services for Mr. Blums will be held at 11:30 a.m. March 18, 1996, Monday at WOLFREY PEACH CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
BONE, Lois Ruth, 83, passed away March 14, 1996. Survived by four sons, Johnny of Tucson, Jerald of Phoenix, Don of Tucson and Robert of Yuma. Preceded in death by her husband Powell and daughter Carolyn. Services will be held at Kamman Mortuary, Yuma, AZ conducted by First Southern Baptist Church.
CHOW, Dorothy F., 75, of Tucson, passed away Monday, March 11, 1996. Survived by husband, Kuang-Chang; son, Jeff (Sun) of Tucson; grandsons, Jen and Jon; sister, Fai-Ye (Dr. Lim) of Australia. Also surviving are many uncles, aunts, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at Evergreen Mortuary and Chapel on Thursday, March 21, 3:00 p.m., with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle at Ft. Lowell.
COVEY, Daniel Brent, 50, died March 14, 1996. Husband of Theresa Covey; father of Catherine, Michael, Pamela, and Angela; son of Edna of KY; stepson of Billie Covey of Tucson; son-in-law, of John and Lenore Conniff of UT; brother of Jeanette of KY, Vicki of Tucson, and Jerry of KY; three grandchildren also survive. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 18 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, with Fr. Harry Ledwith officiating. Burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HACKETT, Robert H. Sr., 80, passed away March 14, 1996. Preceded in death by wife, Opal in 1977. Survived by wife Jane; son, Robert H. (Lillian) Hackett, Jr.; daughter, Susan (James) Forbus, and extended family Shylah (Wesley) McNellis, Kathleen (Dennis) Gagen, David Rau and Martin (Debra) Brown; and nine grandchildren. He was a 45 year member of Plumbers Local #741. Memorial Service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday March 18, 1996 at Catalina United Methodist Church with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
LAPHAM, Lloyd, 62, died March 15, 1996 in Tucson. He is survived by wife, Helene Lapham of Tucson; two sons, Howard Lapham of Tuckerton, NJ and Brian Leifman of Red Bank, NJ; three stepchildren, Mark Beaucage, Todd Beaucage, Lisa Hacker, all of Tucson. Preceded in death by daughter, Elaine Lapham. Mr. Lapham lived in Atlantic Highlands, NJ and New Bedford, MA before moving to Arizona 22 years ago. Mr. Lapham was employed at I.F.F. as a chemist before moving to Tucson. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
SALVATIERRA, Josefina Garcia, 87, of Tucson, died March 15, 1996. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oscar Salvatierra, Sr. She is survived by children, Mario Rene Salvatierra of Tucson, Hector J. (Joan) Salvatierra of Phoenix, Oscar (Pam) Salvatierra Jr. of San Francisco, CA, Irma S. (James) Jackson of New Orleans, LA, Maria Christina Evans of Jefferson IN, Julieta J. Barber of Tucson; 18 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; brothers, Octavio G. and Edgardo G. Garcia, both of Sonora, Mexico; inseparable cousins, “Pelancha’ Moreno, Oldamira Elias, and Carmelita Acevedo and many other cousins, nephews and nieces. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Van Wagner officiating. Friends may call on Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary Services at 6:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) Interment will take place at Holy Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Secular Franciscan Order, P.O. Box 40221, Tucson, AZ 85717.
