VEREMIS, Georgia, 90, of Tucson, died April 17, 1996. She was the beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Bess (Dean) Katsaros, Chris (Dorothy) Veremis, Nora (James) Retsinas, Nick (Doris Jean) Veremis; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter. Surviving sister in Greece and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 1996 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Trisaigon Services at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church with Father Anthony Moschonas officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Demetrios Philanthropic Fund. Direct by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
WILSON, R., Edwin, 77, died April 16, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by his wife, Patricia Wilson and family James (Judith Anderson of Eagle River, AK, Marsha Frets of Marysville, WA, Barbara (Robert) Felhauer of Baltimore, MD, and Joan (Hank) Wirth of Herndon, VA; sister, Opal Hilton; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Wilson was born in Sandyville, WV and was raised in Aliquippa, PA. Graduated Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Ed was a U.S.A.F. Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Employed in several industries including Boeing, and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. He was an ordained Elder and Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, currently a Deacon of Christ Presbyterian Church, Tucson. He was a Mason and Shriner. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. Further Services and inurnment will be at a later date in Aliquippa, PA. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Contributions in his name, may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
ARCHIBALD, Joseph W., 68, of Tucson, died April 16, 1996. Survivors include son, Joey (Kathy) Archibald of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Darcy (Mike) Stocker of St. Louis, MO; brother, Louis (Gladys) Archibald of Tucson; sister, Mary (Sherman) Johnson of Iron Mt., MI; six grandchildren. Mr. Archibald was a veteran of the U.S. Army WWII, former Commander American Legion Post #102 and former Provost Marshall American Veterans #39. Memorial Services will be at San Xavier Mission 9:30 a.m., Friday April 19, 1996. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BOWDY, June M., 75, of Tucson, died April 14, 1996. Mother of Renee B. Maas of San Francisco, CA, Mark E. Bowdy of San Antonio, TX, Richard P. Bowdy of Bloomfield Hills, MI, John R. Bowdy of Belvedere, VT; six grandchildren; sister of Gertrude E. Kipps, Emily Fazlollah, both of Tucson, Juliana Vaage of Seattle, WA. Memorial Service will be held at 5075 N. Pueblo Villas Dr., Friday April 19, 1996 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave (888-1111).
BURGHART, Inez Audrey (nee Sylvia), 82, died April 16, 1996. Born on September 6, 1913 in New Bedford, MA. A resident of Arizona since 1967 and the widow the late Ernest K. Burghart, P.E. Mrs. Burghart was a veteran of WWII (U.S. Coast Guard-R). She attended Boston University. She accompanied her husband for the U.S. Government to live in Paris, Madrid, D.C., Bangkok, and Heidelberg over a period of 19 years. She is survived by a brother, J.L. Sylvia of Sparrow Bush, NY; sister, Dolores S. Peters of Floyd, VA; and nephew, Randolph B. Peters of Ridgeway, VA. No services are planned. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DRACHMAN, Oliver C., 92, of Tucson, died April 16, 1996. Survived by wife, Alice; son, James West Drachman; daughter, Anne Rhodel Tartaul; grandchildren, James D. Drachman, Ann-Eve Berry, Oliver West Drachman; and three great granddaughters. Private Funeral Services will be held at St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HARRIS, Dottie, age 68, a 40 year resident of Tucson, passed away April 15, 1996. Born February 22, 1928 in Nashville, TN. Survived by her son, Bill (Karen) Myatt; grandchildren, Bill, Jeff and Carl. Services are pending. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
HARROLD, Roger J., 78, died April 11, 1996. He is survived by his former wife and friend of 42 years, Virginia Sutton of Tucson. Surviving children are sons, Phillip of Odessa, TX, Mike and Craig of Mineral Wells, TX; and stepdaughter, Susan Sutton-Robinson of Tucson; surviving grandchildren, Julie, Kathleen, Phil, Dylan and Taylor.
After graduating SMU in Chemical Engineering, Roger was a wildcatter in the oil fields of Cado, TX. Later, he owned copper and gold mines in Mexico and lived in Magdalena, Sonora for 15 years.
One of the world's sweetest and kindest men, Roger adored dogs, children, steak and the Dallas Cowboys. He will be deeply missed. Graveside Memorial Services will be held Friday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
JAY, Edna E., 83, a resident of Tucson, died April 16, 1996. Survived by daughters, Edna R. Willison of OR and Raelene Elliott of Tucson; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters, Carrie Dowd, Cansada Fluke, Mary Frances McNamma, and Florence Brooks, all of NM. Mrs. Jay retired from Mountain Bell Telephone after 35 years as an operator. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 22 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Rev. Peggy Ward of St. Johns Methodist Church, officiating. Interment South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
REITZE, Fred W., 90, passed away April 16, 1996. He was born in Denver, grew up in Topeka, and lived in the Chicago area through his later years. He served in the military overseas in WWII. When he retired from the Executive Department of the Santa Fe Railway in 1974, he and his wife moved to Austin, TX where they lived for 12 years before coming to Tucson in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Tesdell Reitze; their sons: Frederick Tesdell Reitze of Chicago and Thomas Johnstone Reitze of Pasadena, CA; daughter-in-law, Nancy Thomson Reitze; and three grandchildren, Jessica, David and Mary. A private family service will be held. Friends may call Saturday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Mrs. Reitze's home. Please phone 529-2959 for directions. If memorial contributions are made it is suggested they be made to a favorite charity or to Big Brothers, Big Sisters, 160 E. Alameda, Tucson 85701.
SMITH, Robert Clinton 'Bob', Lt. Col (Ret.) USAF, 66, of Tucson, died Thursday, April 11, 1996. Survived by his adored wife of 41 years, Ione 'Non'; beloved daughter, Lynda of Tucson; sister, Gale (Robert) Schaeffer; brothers, George (Karen) of Tucson, Jim (Joann) of Matawan, NJ. Also mourning the loss of Bob are nieces and nephews along with many, many caring, loving friends. Always willing to lend a hand, Bob was involved in many organizations and VITA was closest to his heart. Friends are invited to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (at Magee), on Sunday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m. for a celebration of Bob's wonderful life with Rev. Ray Plumlee officiating. Family requests donations to Community Food Bank, Humane Society or charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers.
SNYDOCK, Anton B., 82, of Tucson, died April 16, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; children, Patricia Tyo and Nancy Redmond, both of Tucson, Gary Snydock of Oakdale, MN, Wendy Buczynski of Superior, WI; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus on Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 with a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. Mass will be at St. Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
WILES, George Anna, 69, died April 16, 1996. Mother of Marta Poindexter of VA; companion of John Anthony Leon of Tucson; grandmother of Torry and Joshua. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. G. William Wiles. She was a member of the Eagles. Committal Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at Desert Vista Cemetery, with Rev. Frank Bergen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society Research Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., 85724. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
AHUMADA, Alfredo V., 79, of Tucson, passed away April 15, 1996. Survived by wife, Consuelo; daughters, Mary Jane (Ramon) Ruiz, Linda Ahumada, Lupita (Ronald) Durazo, Olga Sanders, Claire Ann (Martin) Barraza; sons, Greg (Maria), Abelardo, Alfred (Ida), Armando (Terry), Luis Ahumada and Tibo (Edie) Hernandez; 28 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 1996 from 4:00 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 Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BEGLEY, James E. 'Jim', born in Chicago June 10, 1925, died April 13, 1996 at the VA Hospital. His remains will be placed in a columbarium at Punchbowl Cemetery in Hawaii at a later date.
GERSOM, Edith, 93, of Tucson, died April 12, 1996. Survived by stepdaughter, Ruth Howard Noirot of Englewood, FL; step-grandsons, Eric Howard of MI and Randy Howard of New Zealand. A friend Kimberly Haslett of Tucson. Private Memorial Service Thursday 3:30 p.m. Cool Home Adult Care Center, 1491 W. Cool Drive. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
GILL, Edward Joseph, Jr., 72, of Tucson, passed away Monday, April 15, 1996 after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; beloved children, Carol Ann Griffith of Phoenix, Edward J. (Sheila) Gill III of Jasper, TX; grandsons, Brandon Griffith, Evan Gill, Foster Gill; brothers, Frank (Margie) Gill of CO, Walter (Jean) Gill of CA; sisters, Mary Louise (Peter) of CT, Madelyn (John) Panek of CA, Barbara Kuna of CT, Frances (Eugene) Sewalt of CO. Mr. Gill served as a U.S. Army pilot in World War II and Korean Conflict. He is a retired contractor and a very active member of the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, April 18, 1996 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, , 1996 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View. Interment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Memorial donations may be made to TMC Hospice.
GIVAN, Ginger S., 18, was born in Tucson on September 9, 1977, lived most of her life in Elfrida, AZ and died April 14, 1996 in Tucson. She was the loving mother of Christopher Marcus and Miranda Desiree Brown, the beloved fiancee of Floyd R. Brown, the beautiful daughter of Carol A. Ogier and Gale A. Givan. She was survived by an adoring sister, Genevra K. Givan, a loving step-father, David A. Ogier, doting grandparents, and numerous devoted aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Ginger constantly surrounded herself with family and friends always wanting love and peace to be shared equally. Ginger was very forgiving, giving her energies for the benefit of others, and influenced everyone she met to be a better person expressing kindness towards others. Ginger, true to her name, was the spice of our life, full of spirit, fun-loving and the caretaker of us all. Ginger was our angel on earth and now watches over us from heaven. Visitation services will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. Elfrida Community Center in Elfrida, AZ. Interment will follow at the McNeal Cemetery in McNeal, AZ. The family requests that donations be made to an educational trust fund for her children, in lieu of flowers. Deposits may be made at any Norwest Bank in the name of M. Dawson for the Christopher and Miranda Trust Fund.
GORDON, Marsha, 48. In loving memory of Marsha who passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 16, 1996 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by daughter, Cindy in 1971. She is survived by husband, Allen; children, Robin, Michael, Steven, Jonathan and Samantha; mother and father, Beatrice and Bernie Eiferman; sister, Joyce; two brothers, Barry and Samuel and many nieces and nephews. Marsha will always be remembered for her warmth, generosity, kindness, strength, determination and spirit. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the many friends who provided their support throughout this very difficult time. Marsha will be greatly missed by everyone. A Service will be held Wednesday 11:00 a.m., April 17, 1996 EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Israel Becker of Congregation Chofetz Chayim officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
HARRIS, Dottie, age 68, a 40 year resident of Tucson, passed away April 15, 1996. Born February 22, 1928 in Nashville, TN. Survived by her son, Bill (Karen) Myatt; grandchildren, Bill, Jeff and Carl. Services are pending. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
JOHNSON, N. Herman, 86, of Paris, ME, died Monday morning April 15, 1996 at Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Swede Village, Lowell, MA, January 29, 1910 the son of Bengt and Emma Anderson Johnson. He attended school in Lowell, MA and retired in 1971 after working 27 years for Chandler Machine of Ayer, MA. He was a former resident of Littleton, MA where he had been active in town affairs and the Littleton Universalist Church. In 1939 he married Caroline Weaver, who died in 1968. In 1971 he married Frances Sturtevant of Paris, ME. He was a member of Paris Lodge #94 AF and AM and attended the South Paris Universalist Church. He is survived by his wife of Paris; two daughters, Crystal V. Walker of Chelmsford, MA and Pamela Lee Ericson of Tucson, AZ; three step-daughters, Nancy S. Quinn of East Wilton, Shirley S. Miller of Paris and Sandy Weston of North Waterford; one brother, Robert Johnson of Windsor Lockes, CT; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Mr. Johnson was predeceased by four brothers, Gustave, Harry, Edmond and Hilding and a sister, Martha. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the South Paris Universalist Church, Pine Street, South Paris with interment in Hillside Cemetery, Paris. Family and friends may call at the Raymond/Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 119 Main Street, Norway, Friday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial gifts in his memory to the South Paris Universalist Church, c/o Jane Wheeler, Wheeler Street, South Paris.
LAGUNA, Steve, 38, of San Manuel, AZ, passed away April 13, 1996. Survived by wife, Cathy; grandparents, Francisco Maldonado; parents, Manuel Laguna, Rosie Roberts; in-laws, Phil and Pam Turoski; sister-in-law, Jackie Turoski; step-mother, Celia Laguna; daughter, Michelle; sons, Steve A. Ray, Juan M. Laguna, Thomas Laguna; sisters, Julie, Rosie, and Terry; brothers, Arthur, Frank, Richard, Ronnie, Manny, John, Andy, Paul, Jose, and Jesus Laguna; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 609 Park Place, San Manuel, AZ with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Silver City, NM on Friday, April 19, 1996. Preceded in death by his brother, Johnny. Employed at BHP Copper as occupation miner. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
