SHERWOOD, Judith Lyn, 55, of Tucson, AZ, died March 14, 1996. Survived by husband, Curtis Sherwood of Tucson; three sons, Jeff Yates of Tucson; Jarret Yates of Chandler, Jason Yates of Tallahassee, FL; daughter, Jennifer Terrell of Twenty Nine Palms, CA; two brothers, Don Helfer of Peoria, IL, Gary (Max) Helfer of Glen Carbon, IL; sisters, Phyllis Polender of Wheaton, IL; mother, Waldine Helfer of Wheaton, IL; two granddaughters, Brittany Terell and Ciera Yates. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, on Tuesday the 19th of March from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Gordon Gower officiating. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society of Arizona.
SMITH, Agnes T., passed away March 10, 1996. Born June 6, 1924 in Mortier, Belgium, she was married to Don L. Smith, October 20, 1945 in Belgium. They later moved to Detroit, MI and then to Tucson. Following a long recovery from a near fatal auto-pedestrian accident in 1962, she became a respected and successful associate in the D.L. Smith Real Estate firm, until her retirement in 1975. Her husband Don passed away in 1985. She was active in French social and cultural groups and was a thoughtful and caring supporter of many local and national rehabilitation, environmental, musical, museums and cultural organizations. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Paul Smith of Tucson; nieces, Suzanne Trappman and Rebecca Bingham, both of CO; sister, Marie-Jeanne Simon Bourbuet; nieces, Jacqueline, Marcelle, Marie-Jeanne and Eve; nephews, Jean-Pierre, Pol, Jean-Marie and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Services were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Beacon Foundation for the Mentally Retarded, Inc., of Tucson, AZ. Arrangements were by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
TISDALE, Jackie, 39, of Tucson, died March 14, 1996. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert; six children, Tyesia, Trista, Tamara, Thailla, Tyrone, Terrell; two grandchildren, Lou and Isaiah; parents, Dorothy and Clarence Martin; mother-in-law, Dorothy Davidson. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 18, 1996 with Rev. Bernard L. Jackson officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
WORTHINGTON, Mona, 74, of Tucson, passed away March 13, 1996. Mona is survived by husband, Ed; daughters, Sharon Nesseth and Casey Worthington; son, Michael; three grandchildren; and sister, Jean Markley. Mona was born April 21, 1921 in Seven Lakes, NM. As a child she moved to Chaco Canyon where her father worked for the Indian Service. Mona moved to Flagstaff, married raised her family and worked as an LPN at Flagstaff Hospital until her retirement in 1963. Mona and her husband moved to Tucson in April 1995. Funeral Services will be 4:00 p.m. Monday at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) Friends may call Monday 1:00 p.m. til service time. Family requests memorial contributions to the Humane Society or Tucson Medical Center Hospice. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
YOACHUM, Charles A., 43, of Tucson, died at home on March 13, 1996. He is survived by his father, Herbert A.; daughter, Christina Rose; sisters, June, Donna and Rita; brothers, James and Gary. Service will be held at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Sunday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, a donation be sent to the Lung Cancer Research 323-1812.
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.
CROSBY, Charlotte D., 74, died March 16, 1996 after a brief illness. She retired from Pima County Courts in 1986, previous to that she had worked for Southern Arizona Bank and also the Bank of Tucson. At her request there will be no service. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
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.
KEPNER, Ruth E., 94, died March 16, 1996. Mother of Wilma Medalis of Tucson and Verl Peart of Tucson, Alice Wilver of CA, Nancy Wolfe of PA and Erlene Bidelspach of PA. Sister of Ray Hoover of PA and Esther Beckley of PA. Ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rev. John Witkop officiating. Burial will be in PA. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 18. Family requests donations to Streams of the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
REDONDO, Luis D. Jr., Age 74, passed away March 16, 1996. Preceded in death by parents Luis L. and Maria D. Redondo and by wife of 49 years Margaret Hale Redondo. Survived by wife Pauline and son Robert L. Murray. Also survived by daughters, Irene (Bill) Churchward of Whittier, CA and Gloria (Louis) Lopez of Tucson; sons, Louis (Mary) Redondo of San Jose, CA and Rene (Alice) Redondo of Tucson; grandchildren, Tami (Dan) Gifford, Randy (Kim) Churchward, Mindy Churchward, Lisa, Louie and Rennie Lopez, Steve (Christina) Redondo, Irene (Dave) Donnelly, Lea (Matt) Canepa, Rick (Lorrie) Redondo, and Stacy and Jeanne Redondo; great grandchildren, Steven and Zachary Redondo; sisters, Charlotte Vega, Mary Robles and Esther Anaya; brothers, Edward, Henry, Danny and Charlie Redondo; 92 year old aunt Maria Louisa Castellanos of Globe; and by a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Nogales on April 5, 1921, Luis was a proud member of the pioneer Redondo family. He started working at age 12, first as a ranch hand then later as an electrician, construction worker, long haul truck driver, a short stint in the Army during World War II, and ultimately retired from a 40 year railroad career as a diesel mechanic and instructor at Pacific Fruit Express Company and the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was awarded the Wise Owl Safety Award which exemplified his philosophy of teaching, by example, safety in concert with his tremendous work ethic and was a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. He was a 15 year member and Vice Mayor of the South Tucson City Council. He was a former member of the National Association of Latin Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and of the Arizona Historical Society. Luis received many honors from various dignitaries including President Jimmy Carter, Senator Dennis DeConcini, Congressman Mo Udall, and Supervisor Danny Eckstrom. Luis was an active member of the Latin American Club, American Legion Post 68, and was intensely involved with his beloved South Tucson Lions Club, whose motto was “We Serve’ reflected his dedication to helping others less fortunate. Luis served many years as Santa Claus during children’s events sponsored by the Latin American Club and the City of South Tucson. He would ride the fire truck to distribute goodies to kids throughout the community. Besides the tremendous fellowship, his favorite activities with the South Tucson Lions Club included the Children’s Christmas Event, the Mariachi Conference for La Frontera Center and the Norteno Festival. He was very supportive of the Santa Ana, Sonora Lions Club and was honored for his efforts. Luis took his role as patriarch of the Redondo family very seriously and his legacy will be his unwavering love of family, his uncanny ability to focus on each member when they were in need, his passion for life and hunting, and his incredibly keen sense of humor which put all of life into proper perspective. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ABENDANO, Robert “Bobby’, 37 years young, went to be with our Lord Saturday, March 16, 1996 in a one car accident on an icy road in MN, where he had lived for the past several years. He leaves his wife Sharri and two daughters, Danielle nine years of age, Amber Sue three years of age, of Detroit Lakes, MN; his parents, David and Jenny Abendano; a sister, Margaret; and brothers, Gabriel (Colleen), George; and niece, Tanya of Catalina, AZ; brother, Daniel Abendano of Superior, AZ. Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, David Arthur in January of 1975. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. Wednesday evening March 20, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday morning, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Catalina Mission. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ANGLIN, Marshall Kitch, 87, of Riverview Health Care, formerly of Tucson, AZ, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Born March 6, 1909. 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. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 20th, 1:00 p.m. at the Dove of Peace Lutheran Church.
BROWNRIGG, Henry Marvin, 62, of Phoenix, AZ, died March 6, 1996. Survived by wife, Peggy; four sons, Michael Marvin, Roy Edward, Troy Allen, Bert Anthony; two sisters, Lurlene Greer, Dorothy Greer; nine grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, March 9, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 602-272-5639.
COONS, Warren E. (Jack), 75, of Pomerene, AZ, passed away Friday, March 15, 1996 at his home in Pomerene. He is survived by wife, Sibyl of Pomerene; four sons, Jerry W. Coons of Flagstaff, Galen E. Coons of Anchorage, AK, Randy R. Coons of Pomerene and Steve J. Coons of Salt Lake City, UT; one brother, Arnold Coons of Casa Grande, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Visitation and Funeral Thursday, March 21st, Visitation 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. at St. David LDS-Stake Center, Pomerene Rd., Benson, AZ. Burial at Pomerene Cemetery. Under the direction of Richardson’s Mortuary in Benson, AZ.
CRONIN, Bernadette, 87, of Tucson passed away March 17, 1996. Survived by sisters, Emma Labrie and Clara Ferrier; brothers, Henry Godin and Charles Godin. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 20, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, March 21, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. Interment to follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DIAZ, Manuela B., 73, of El Paso, TX, died March 13, 1996. She is survived by her husband, Jesus; nine children, Jose, Mario, Arturo, Jesus Jr., William, Alicia Diaz, Lorenza Rios, Josefina Alonza and Reta Martinez; brother, Polo Suarez; and sisters, Maria Suarez and Frances Hernandez; as well as 17 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held at San Martin de Porres at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 1996. Burial will follow in Pasqua Yaqui Mt. Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
DOMINGUEZ, Jose P., 72, of Tucson, died March 18, 1996. Survived by beloved wife, Rebecca “Tudy’; daughter, Cristina Bramley; son, Joseph P. Dominguez; grandchildren, Adam and Kelly Bramley and Nicole Kinion; brother, Albert; and sister, Teresa. Mr. Dominguez was a member of B.P.O.E. #385, a World War II Naval Veteran and was a U.S. Postal Service Carrier in Tucson for 39 years before retiring in 1984. Friends may call Wednesday, March 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. with an evening vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 21, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cyril Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
DUCHEMIN, Besse Sherrill, died peacefully in Phoenix Sunday, March 10 following a brief illness. She was born in Toledo, OH in 1909 and spent her childhood in Findlay, OH and Chipley, FL. For many years Besse sang professionally in the Chicago area, where she met and married William F. Sherrill. Upon his death she moved to Phoenix and married William Glenn DuChemin, who preceded her in death. Over the past 30 years, Besse also lived in Green Valley and in Tucson. She is survived by her sons, William N. Sherrill (Marjorie) and Donald M. Sherrill (Donna) and her step-son, Robert P. DuChemin (Julia); her grandchildren, Diane C. Ogle (Jack), Karen S. Haas (Allan), William J. Sherrill (Sharon) and Benjamin P. Sherrill. She is also survived by step-grandchildren, Richard DuChemin, Jeffrey DuChemin and Amy DuChemin. Memorial gifts may be made to Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 N. 10th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020.
FRISKE, Ivan L., 85, a resident of Tucson, died March 15, 1996. Survived by nieces, Annette Burbeck of Tucson and Gladys Burns of IL; nephew, Marvin Frisk of Las Vegas; companion, Beverly Yissar of Tucson. Graveside Services 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 20 at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. The family suggest memorials to Amphi FFA, Salvation Army or the Shriners. Mr. Friske was a retired postal carrier. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
INTELMANN, Earl Malcolm, 82, died March 16, 1996. Mr. Intelmann was preceded in death by wives, Marjorie Spring on April 18, 1980 and Vera Kirk on December 2, 1995. Survived by daughter, Helen (Richard) Humphrey of Tucson; grandchildren, Rene and Susan Humphrey, both of Tucson; stepsons, Dale Kirk of MO, William Kirk and Terry Kirk, both of KS. Mr. Intelmann was a WWII veteran. Graveside Services will be held in Kinta, OK. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
