GARVEY, Lorraine Francis, born September 10, 1911, died May 8, 1996. Survived by daughter, Roberta Rusk of Tucson; brother, Jack (Janis) Wilske of Yakima, WA; granddaughters, Linda Hitchens of Scottsdale, AZ, Candice (Greg) Nieman of Freeport, IL; grandson, James (Kay) Colehour of Mount Carroll, IL; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Lorraine was preceded in death by one granddaughter Georgia Colehour and brother Asa Wilske. Lorraine was born in New Richmond, WI and spent her childhood in various small towns in northern WI where her father made a living as a pharmacist. In 1929 Lorraine moved to Chicago, IL where she met and married Warren Garvey. After they divorced she started a long career working for the City of Chicago under the regime of Mayor Richard Daly until she retired to Tucson in 1979. In Tucson, Lorraine became involved in the Irish American Gaelic Society and served in many official capacities for the organization. She hosted the first Irish Hour on KXCI radio for over a year. Her sense of humor, wit, and love of life served her well and will be missed by her family and friends. She was the “Fountain of Youth.’ Memorial Services will be held June 1, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the VALLEY FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North of Grant). A gathering of family and friends will take place immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TMC Hospice. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL hOME, 327-6341.
HACKMAN, John McClintock, 83, of Tucson, died May 29, 1996. Born May 30, 1912 in Wawa, PA. Survived by son, David Hackman of Tucson; daughter, Karen Courtney of Tulsa, OK; three grandchildren; one great grandchild. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HERALD, Hazel V., 73, died May 14, 1996. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
JOHNSON, Sammie “Dearie’, 94, of Tucson, died May 29, 1996. Born September 22, 1901 in Vance, TX. Survived by son, John Johnson of Vicenza, Italy; son-in-law, Gene Manzer; grandchildren, John W. Johnson of Norfolk, VA, Stacy Spendlove of St. George, UT, David Manzer of Anchorage, AK, Gene Manzer of Downers Grove, IL; eight grandchildren; and a dear friend, Joy Neverman of Tucson. Graveside Services Saturday 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
LUSTIG, Donna M., 68, died May 27, 1996. Survived by her husband, Robert Lustig; son, Ron Van Alstine of AZ; sister, Jeanette Vannatta of TX; two grandchildren, Ronnie and Nichelle; several nieces and nephews; and great grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1st at Lakeside Congregation Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, 8311 E. Stella Rd. with Donald Lowe officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MILO, Sheryll E., age 54, died unexpectedly on May 28, 1996. Born and raised in the Seattle area, she attended the University of Washington and graduated from the University of Arizona. Shery was a devoted reacher who taught for many years first at Pueblo High School, then at University High School, and this past year at Patagonia Union High School. She was honored three times with the Flinn Award for excellence in teaching. Shery was loved and will be remembered by many, many students whose lives were benefited and enriched by her skill and devotion. Special loves of her life included her husband, Ron, their ranch in Sonoita, and the many animals sheltered and cared for over the years. Shery was preceded in death by her father, Alan Erchinger. In addition to her husband, Ron, she is survived by her mother, Delores Erchinger; and her sisters and their families, Susan, Jim, Jamie, and Tristan Gorski, and Sandy, Emmett, Michael, and Christy Maloof. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 at Patagonia Community Church, 387 McKeon Avenue, Patagonia. The family requests in lieu of flowers remembrances to the American Cancer Society.
NAVA, Rose Rico, age 75, died on Wednesday, May 29, 1996. Resident of Sweetwater, TX, formerly of Tucson. Survived by two sisters, Avoroa, Consuelo; one brother, Chuy; seven children, Eddie, Buddy, Toni Chamberlain of TX, Joe, Marylou Munoz, Daniel, and David; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, June 1, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness Central Unit, 1922 S. Rosemont. In lieu of flowers, please make donations at Kingdom Hall.
PARKIN, Linda Jackson, 39, died in her sleep May 28, 1996 at her home in Colorado Springs, CO. “Lindy’ is survived by her husband, Mark; and daughters, Caitlin and Kealey, Colorado Springs; her parents, Carolyn and Jess Jackson, Tucson; brother, Jim Jackson, Colorado Springs; sisters, Sue Jackson, Mountain View, CA, Elaine Jackson and Karen Wright, Tucson; along with four nieces and two nephews. Mrs. Parkin was a Sahuaro High School and Texas Tech University alumna. Funeral and interment will take place in Colorado.
STILES, Kirsten E. Stiles, 27, of Tucson, died May 26, 1996. Born April 11, 1969, in Tacoma, WA. Survived by parents, Kenneth Stiles of Morenci, AZ, Betty Kling of Montesano, WA; sister, Rebecca Gaines of Tucson; brother, Kenneth Stiles, Jr. of Montesano, WA; half-sisters, Kelly and Kari Kling, both of Montesano, WA. Memorial Services Saturday, 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
URBANO, Humberto C., 68, of Tucson, passed away May 29, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Angela M. Urbano; daughters, Yolanda U. Leon, Maria U. (Charlie) Andrade, Teresa U. (Blaine) Paradise, Monica M. Urbano, Sandra U. (Marcus) Hinojosa; sons, Humberto M. (Erlinda), Javier M. (Claudia), Raul M. (Caroline), Armando M., Gustavo M. Urbano; sisters, Gloria Quijano, Rosalba Ojeda, Eva Bernal, Jesusita Ruiz; brothers, Raul, Efrain, Eleazar, Horacio, and Hugo Urbano. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, June 3 at St. Margaret’s Church at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
WARD, Hazel D. Guffey Mundell, born in Vandalia, IL on January 12, 1906, went to be with the Lord May 24, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by husband, Albert Edward “A.E.’ Ward, 87, on August 31, 1991 in Mena, AR and son Robert L. Mundell. Hazel is survived by daughter, Johanna (George) Hubbard of Tucson; sister, Dione G. (Mike) Kenzer of Westhampton Beach, NY; and grandchildren Mia Hubbard (Robert Tellez) of Tucson, Ward (Jan) Hubbard and their children Cassandra and Grant Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, Dione (Alan) Parrish of College Station, TX, Don Mundell and family of Tucson, AZ and special friend, Addie Heinrichs of Tucson, AZ. Family and friends are invited to attend Hazel’s Memorial Service on Saturday, June 1, 1996 at Bible Doctrine Tape Supply at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bible Doctrine Tape Supply, 3158 S. Chrysler Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713.
WELLS, Robert C., 78, born May 14, 1918 in Hackensack, NJ, passed away at his home, Wednesday, May 29, 1996, after a long and courageous will to live a life he so enjoyed. He came to Tucson 50 years ago. Survived by wife of 53 years, Alice E. Wells; sister, Coral V. Wells of Ocean Grove, NJ and his loving and caring sister-in-law, Mary E. Baldwin of Tucson. He served in the US Army, 45th Infantry Division, during World War II, receiving the EASE Theater Ribbon and a Battle Star for the Italian Campaign. He retired from Hughes Aircraft. He was a charter member of the F.O.P.A. #1, joining in 1957, and was a member of Moose Lodge #747, D.A.V. Rincon Renegade Chapter #18, and the Southern Arizona Union Club. He was proud of his many good friends and especially grateful for the special care given him and his family by the Tucson Veteran’s Homemaker/Home Health Aide. Graveside Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. with Rev. Sharon Ragland of St. Paul’s UMC officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Casa de los Ninos, Crisis Center, 347 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, 85705 or to the Special Olympics of Pima County, 884-8466. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
VANDIVER, Robert S., 59, Retired U.S. Army Major, died June 2, 1996 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born at Barksdale Field, LA, he resided in Shreveport, LA until graduation from high school in 1955 and enlisting in the Army. Mr. Vandiver’s distinguished military career of 24 years ended with retirement at Fort Huachuca in 1978. During his first tour in Vietnam, he served with Special Forces. He received a direct commission in 1967, and later served a second tour as a staff officer at MACVHQ in Saigon. Moving to Tucson in 1979, he was the Director of Logistics and Maintenance for the Pima County Sheriffs Dept. He later commuted daily to Sierra Vista where he worked for several Government contractors, and taught part-time classes in Public Administration and Communications Management for Cochise College, Golden Gate University, and Arizona State University. In 1990, he joined the staff of Catalina Council, Boy Scouts of America, as District Executive for the Rincon and Santa Cruz Districts. In addition to his professional career, Mr. Vandiver performed extensive volunteer work during his lifetime. Having attained the rank of Eagle Scout himself, he devoted 40 years in such positions as Scoutmaster, Trainer, and District Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America. His selfless devotion to the scouting program earned him numerous awards including the Silver Beaver, the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award, and Wood Badge. He worked the Civil Air Patrol and Davis-Monthan AFB, and taught first aid and CPR classes for the Red Cross in Tucson. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Cynthia Zimmerman and Kathleen Crowley, both of Tucson; a sister, Mary Vandiver, Shreveport, LA; a brother, William Vandiver, Paso Robles, CA; and numerous other loving relatives. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 5, 1996 at the WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catalina Council, BSA, 5049 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711.
MURGUIA, Juana V., 86, of Tucson, passed away June 3, 1996. Survived by daughters, Rachel (Augustine) Diaz, Genevieve Palomino, Kathryn (Fernando) Martinez, Josie (Fernando) Leon, Martha (Johnny) Urrea, Gloria Patino, Delfina (Danny) Tellez, Dora (Edward) Norzagaray, and Stella Rivera; sons, Porfirio, Fred Jr. and Henry (Nancy) Murguia; brother, Ramon Valdivia; 41 grandchildren; 71 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 1996 from 4:00 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 Friday, June 7, 1996 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
POTTER, Mary Elizabeth, 81 years old, passed away June 4, 1996. Life long resident of Arizona. Survived by husband, George of Tucson; daughter, Sheila Clement (Le Roy) of NV; daughter, Elena M. Page of NM; son, Michael J. Potter of Washington D.C.; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, 1996 at Church of the Painted Hills of Tucson, 3295 W. Speedway. It is suggested that donations be made to the Church of the Painted Hills of Tucson, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
WILLIS, James L., 66, of Tucson, died June 1, 1996. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. at Tucson Country Club.
ARAUJO, Juan R., 56, of Tucson, passed away May 25, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Terri (Vidal) Araujo; daughters, Linda M. (Robert A. Valencia, Jr.) Araujo, Edna A. (Joe A.) Marti; son, Juan J. Araujo; aunts and uncles, Lupe (Victor) Montijo, Josie (David) Orozco, Edna (Jim) Short; cousins, Pete, Frank, Joanne, Alex, and Richard, all residents of CA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joe, Jr., Estevan and Samantha. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 1996 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Mass will be offered on May 31 at 7:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Church. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BARFKNECHT, Marion, Born August 19, 1914, died May 27, 1996. Survivors: sister, Carolyn Barfknecht Rayburn, Topeka, KS; two nieces; one nephew. Raised in Pipestone, MN; attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; graduated University of Washington with a BS in Zoology; also had four quarters in the school of nursing here. When the polio epidemic broke out in California she became interested in the physical therapy field. Graduated from physical therapy course at Stanford University in San Francisco, CA; also took additional training in the Sister Kenny course on the treatment of polio; worked at the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children in San Francisco, CA, Mills Memorial Hospital in San Mateo, CA; WWII 1st Lt. U.S. Army attached to the 103rd General Hospital stationed outside of London, England; attended Columbia University in New York, NY and received a Masters Degree in Education. Returned to California where she was employed by the California Department of Public Health in Ventura County. Then went to Reno, NV where she set up and conducted the physical therapy program for the State of Nevada; employed by the Nevada Society for Crippled Children and the Easter Seal program. Her last position before she retired was in the physical therapy department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson. She was an active member of the American Association of University Women, the Nature Conservancy Arizona Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association and was listed in “Who’s Who in America’ for her outstanding performance and accomplishments. She was an avid traveler having visited in Australia, Denmark, Holland, Italy, and Hong Kong. She will be missed by her many co-workers and friends in the Tucson area. HEATHER MORTUARY is in charge of arrangements. No services will be held here. Inurnment will be in the National Veteran Cemetery at Fort Snelling, St. Paul, MN. Memorial contributions may be made to Carondelet Home Health Care and Hospice Services, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 350 N. Wilmot Rd. Tucson, AZ 85711 or The Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716.
BORDOWITZ, Peter F., 55, passed away May 28, 1996. Formerly of Calumet City, IL, resident of Tucson for the past 14 years. Surviving children of Peter and Dianna are, David and family, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, Michael and family of Calumet City, IL, Dawn and family of Palm Desert, CA, Laura and family of Robles Junction, AZ, and Pamela and family of Tucson; 16 grandchildren; one surviving sister, Dolores M. Hopkins of Ten Mile, TN; one surviving brother, John; several nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Sandra Brown of Tucson. Former longtime associate and volunteer of the Pima County Sheriff Auxiliary Department. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 1996 with closing prayer at 7:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to The American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 or The Pima County Sheriff’s Volunteers, 1750 E. Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714.
