WARD, Juan R., 80, of Tucson, passed away March 28, 1996. He is preceded in death by his wife, Petra. Survived by daughter, Irene Amparano; granddaughter, Athena Amparano; sons, Danny (Jan Albanese) and David (Anna Amelia) Ward. Also survived by sister, Magdalena Duran; and brother, Gilbert Granillo; with nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren also surviving. He was a lifetime member of the Bushmasters, Fathers Club, Latin American Social Club and American Legion Post #68. He is also survived by daughter, Margarita Martinez; sons, John Borquez, Richard Sandoval and Johnny Torres. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, April 2 at 9:00 a.m., St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BEAVER, COL. Authney Wayne, died on March 29, 1996 in Tucson. He was born in Fresno, CA in April 1914. He entered the Army in 1930 as a member of the mounted calvary for three years at Ft. Riley, KS he reentered the Army Air Core several years later serving in the China-Burma-India Theater. During WWII his final military position was as the Vice Commander of the Air Force Accounting and Financial Center in Denver. He was a driving force in the automation and computerization of air force financial records, keeping with one result, being the pay by check payroll system for enlisted personnel. Col. Beaver was awarded the Legion of Merit by General Curtis E. LeMay and also received the Bronze Star and Air Force Commendation Medals. He retired from active duty in 1962 after serving his country for 29 years. After retiring from the Air Force he worked in Denver for 13 years for Laman Communications, an advertising company, as the production manager. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara Jeanette whom he married in Long Beach, CA, they moved to Tucson in 1976. For many years his friends and neighbors elected him treasurer of their Condominium Home Owners Association. He has one surviving sister, Irene Britton of Redwood City, CA. He is the beloved father of Janice Crane of Scottsdale, Kay Dean Greg of Seattle and Stephen Beaver of Albuquerque. He has eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Heart association, 5325 E Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 would be appreciated. Funeral at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Burial at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.
BRADLEY, Robert Lee, 58, of Tucson, died March 28, 1996. Arrangements pending at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CUSICK, Dyan E., 44, of Tucson. Passed away March 29, 1996. Survived by her husband M.F. Cusick; son, Patrick; step-daughter, Christy; parents, Sheldon and Elvira Bull of CA; brother, Jon (Martha) Bull of CA; nephew, Danny Bull of CA. Friends may gather at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 8090 N. Northern Ave. Monday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, with gathering of friends to conclude at 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.
HOWELL, Samuel W., 77, died March 29, 1996. Survived by loving wife, Betty Howell; daughters, Kimberly (Tom) Marsing and Heidi James both of Pine-Top, AZ; step-sons, Michael E. Downing of Tucson and Jeffrey A. (Karen) Downing of Hudson, MI; sister, Mrs. Alice (John) Pistor of Marco Island, FL; six grandchildren and two nephews. At Mr. Howell’s request no services will be held. Contributions in memory of Samuel W. Howell may be sent to Hospice Family Care, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MOORE, Cora “Nana’, 100 years in loving memory went to be with her Heavenly Father March 30, 1996. She was born in Davis, WV August 29, 1895 and lived most of her life in Dayton and Jamestown, OH. She is survived by her two sons, Boyce (Jane) Moore of Tucson and Max Moore of Loveland, OH; two granddaughters, Susan (Richard) Livingood and Kimberly (Jim) Ball. Four great-grandsons, Aaron, Matthew, Mark and Michael, all of Tucson. Also survived by sister, Tina Dixon of Dayton, OH and many nieces and nephews and friends. Services and arrangements by TUFFS FUNERAL HOME in Loveland, OH with burial in Jamestown, OH. On Monday, April 1st there will be Memorial Services held at Sabino Road Baptist Church by Pastor Bob Dodridge at 1:00 p.m.
O’CONNOR, Timothy J., 84, of Tucson, died March 28, 1996. Preceded in death by loving wife, Anna. Survived by brother, Ray O’Connor of CT; nephews, Robert Pollard of Tucson, Terrance Pollard of Japan; great niece, Tracey Bradfield and great nephew Robert Bradfield of Tucson. Services will be held at the graveside in South Lawn Cemetery 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Friends may call Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) 327-6341
ADAM, David Gordon, 49, died March 31, 1996 of cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Margaret. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Karen; children, Brian and Katherine; sister, Tracy (John) Ward; three nephews; his uncle, Robert (Kay) Hubner; two cousins; and many in-laws. At David’s request, no services will be held but there will be a gathering of friends at the Westwood Hills Clubhouse, 1941 W. Calle del Reposo, on Saturday, April 6, 1996 beginning at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
BORYSIUK, Semen, born in Ukraine, died March 30, 1996, 73 years old. Was a member of the Ukrainian American Society. Survived by his wife, Thea Borysiuk; daughters, Olga Zolp and Caroline Borysiuk; two grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers, all living in Ukraine. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BROOKS, Raymond, loved by everyone, graduated to Heaven on March 31, 1996. Well done, good and faithful servant – enter into the Joy of the Lord. Survived by loving wife, Joan; children, Terry, Connie, Peter, and Peggy; four grandchildren, Elena, Janice, Andrew and Madeline. Chapel Service at EVERGREEN MORTUARY Wednesday, April 3, at 4:00 p.m.
CUSICK, Dyan E., 44, of Tucson, passed away March 29, 1996. Survived by her husband, M. F. Cusick; son, Patrick; stepdaughter, Christy; parents, Sheldon and Elvira Bull of CA: brother, Jon (Martha) Bull of CA; nephew, Danny Bull of CA. Friends gathered at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Monday Evening where a Rosary was said. At Dyan’s wishes, no formal services were held.
D’AURIA, Gloria C., 70, died March 31, 1996 in Sierra Vista, AZ. Survived by her children, August R. Jr. and John M. D’Auria, Joann Newton and Marie Rudd; two sisters; and three brothers; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
DAVIS, Jerry, 57, of Tucson, died March 31, 1996. Survived by wife, Betty of Tucson; children, Taunia Davis Stadter and Michelle Davis Simon, both of Conway, AR, Cheryl Watson of Benton, AR, Michael Lorenson of Tucson, Crystal Smith of Phoenix; brothers, Zephaniah David Davis, Jr. of Lamesa, TX; Colvern H. Davis of Amarillo, TX, Herbert W. Davis of Iowa Park, TX; grandchildren, Ryan, Samantha, Kristian, Laurel, Marygrace, Brian, Joshua, Shon, Jennifer, Julian, Kristin, Benjamin and Cayla. Services Wednesday, April 3, 2:00 p.m. Casas Adobes Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Barrier officiating. Interment Clarendon, TX. Mr. Davis was a member of American Ceramic Society and Casas Adobes Baptist Church (Audio-Visual Technical Crew), Vice President and General Manager of CONDEA Vista Company, Tucson, – CERALOX Division – 1983 – present. A former member of Benton Lions Club, Benton, AR (President from 1980-1981), Miss Saline County Pageant Director, Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church, and Chemist, Research and Technical Development, Reynolds Metals Corporation (1967-1983). Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
JOURNEY, Shiela Baker, former Tucson resident, died March 29, 1996 in Richardson, Texas. She was 86. She was born December 13, 1909 in Silverton, CO to Andrew Jackson and Goldie Baker. In 1923 she moved with her family from St. David, AZ to Tucson where she graduated from Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. Mrs. Journey retired in 1976 from the Agricultural Extension Service at the University of Arizona where she had worked for 35 years. She was active in the Chi Omega Alumnae Association and the First Christian Church. In 1933 she married Ray Journey, who died in Tucson in 1991. Mrs. Journey is survived by a son, John of Richardson, TX; two daughters, Paula Shamoian of Larchmont, NY and Sandra Ziemer of Lake Stevens, WA; a sister, Nancy Cook of Branden, OR; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside Service at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to University of Arizona Foundation, 1111 N. Cherry, Tucson, AZ 85721.
KONINGSOR, Robert Leon, passed away March 31, 1996. Robert was the beloved husband of Veronica D. (Harig) for 54 years. He was 74. Survived by loving wife, Veronica; father of Robert Jr. (Marylee), Kenneth (Deborah), Roy (Jackie), Don, Rex and Bart (Winn). Also survived by 14 grandchildren. Mr. Koningsor was a retired Telephone Pioneer and served as an officer for the Tucson Police Departments Reserve program. Memorial Services are pending. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MEDINA, Bernard L. “Beaver’ a resident of Tucson for the past 11 years, passed away March 27, 1996 in Tucson, at the age of 65. Mr. Medina was previously a member of the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked for many years in the used car business and previous to that, the wholesale grocery business. Mr. Medina is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughters, Bernice and Yolanda; son, Bernard; sisters, Stella and Ofelia; brother, John; numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rev. Ron L. Hart of First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Burial with military honors will follow. The family of Mr. Medina would like to thank Tucson Medical Center Hospice for all the loving care and support.
MORENO, Ramon H., Jr., 66, of Tucson, passed away March 31, 1996. Survived by wife, Herlinda R. Moreno; daughter, Sandra Acuna; sons, Ramon and Arnold Moreno; sisters, Helen Barraza and Olivia Macias; brother, Jerry Moreno. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, April 3, 1996, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
PETERSON, Etta M., 90, died March 30, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. She was a resident of Holyoke, CO for 82 years. Preceded in death by husband, Fred; son, Ricky; and grandson, Todd Neff. Survived by daughter, Sharron (Don) Neff; grandson, Scott (Dana) Neff; great-grandson, Parker Neff. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SCHAFER, Mary E., age 75, of Tucson, died March 27, 1996. She was an artist. Mrs. Schafer is survived by her husband, Chuck; children, Richard (Mick) Moore of Littleton, CO, Nancy A. Leippe of Sacramento, CA, James B. Moore of Albuquerque, NM; and five grandchildren. She was a member of the Southwest League of Fine Arts. Burial will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. Donations may be made in Mary’s name to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
SCHIAVONE, Leonard C., 91, formerly of Syracuse, died March 29, 1996 in his daughter’s house in Arizona. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was raised in San Marc La Catola, Italy and then lived in Syracuse from 1920 until 1990, then moved to Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Schiavone retired from Brezee Chevt after 56 years as a manager of the paint department. He was a communicant of St. Daniel’s Church when he was in Syracuse. He is survived by his wife, Elinor Colaneri Schiavone; his son, Michael Schiavone of FL; his daughter, Mary Anne Schiavone; five grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted 8:30 a.m. Wednesday from Farone and Son, Inc., Funeral Home, Syracuse, NY, 315-422-1911, and 9:00 a.m. at St. Daniel’s Church. Burial will be in the Assumption Cemetery.
SMYERS, Ethel A., 80 years old, died March 31, 1996. She was a Tucson resident for 14 years. Her husband, three brothers, and a sister preceded her in death. Survived by three sisters, Delphia Skalski, Mabel Layton of WV, Christine Winans of TX; several nieces and nephews. Final disposition will be private.
