VALENZUELA, Juan Mapomea (aka Juan Malinchi), 89, died July 24, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Frances Valenzuela and two daughters, Felicitas Cupis and Neva Barton. Survived by his children, Leon Felix Valenzuela, Pete (Thelma) Valenzuela, Albert (Leona) Valenzuela, Raymond (Rosa) Valenzuela, Martha Villegas, Eva Rivera, Juanita Valenzuela, Maria Leseria Valencia, Lorraine Miguel and Vivian (Sanford) Throssel; sons-in-law, Placido Cupis and Daniel Barton; 54 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 36 great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 1996 at the family residence 406 W. 35th St., with Father Dan officiating. Mass will be offered 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Burial in San Xavier Mission Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at the residence. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BROWN, Mary L., a 40 year resident of Tucson, passed away July 22, 1996. Born August 19, 1907 in Chillicothe, IL. She retired from Hughes in 1973. Survived by her daughter, Susan J. (Leonard) Buelna; grandson, Daniel (Cindy) Buelna; great-grandson, Jeff; niece, Delores Gruebner. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Reverend Chuck Mull of Park Avenue Christian Church officiating.
CARROLL, Eleanor Strosnider, died July 15, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Eleanor was born November 2, 1921 in Waynesburg, PA, the daughter of James and Margaret Morrison Strosnider. She has lived in Arizona the last 27 years moving from Florida. She is survived by her children, Cathy Quayle of Tucson, AZ, John William Carroll III of San Diego, CA, James S. Carroll of Phoenix, AZ and Susan Maystead of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Graveside Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Tucson, AZ for Eleanor and her late husband, Col. John “Bill’ W. Carroll II. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent either to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
GALLEY, Kathleen Ellen, 47, died July 20, 1996. Mother of Scott P. Galley of Tucson; sister of Susan C. Blevins and Martha Pack, both of Tucson; daughter of Stanley and Beulah Dunn of Tucson. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ft. Lowell Ward, 6150 E. Fairmount, with Bishop Richard Burton conducting. Burial at LDS Cemetery to follow. Visitation 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway and also one hour prior to service time at LDS Ft. Lowell Ward.
GRIJALVA, Antonio B., 77, died July 22, 1996. Loving husband of Julia Grijalva of Tucson; father of Roberto Grijalva and Simon Grijalva of NM, Timothy Worall of Tucson, Angie Dominguez and Margaret Chavez, Clara Guitierez and Yolanda Grijalva, all of NM, Coralee Cordell of NV and Suzanne Chesney of Tucson; brother of Joseph Grijalva and Herminio Grijalva, Rosa Perez, Erlinda Apodaca, all of NM and Maria Martinez of AZ; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson also survive. He was a charter member of VFW 10124 in New Mexico and past VFW State Commander of New Mexico and held numerous national appointments for the VFW. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, with Father James Coleman officiating. Burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson 85712 would be appreciated.
HOOPER, Robert Clayborn, 76, of Tucson, died July 21, 1996. Survived by his wife, Geraldine Hooper; four daughters, Robyn Bellmaine, Patricia Sandager, Lenore Parrott, Mary Lacagina; brother, James Hooper of Denver, CO; sister, Carolyn Dame of Casper, WY; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Thomas Hooper; sister, Leora Miles. Memorial Service will be held at Dove of Peace, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd, Tucson, AZ., Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., July 24, 1996. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charity.
KAYE, Joseph, 80, passed away July 20, 1996. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Kitty; and his son, Joseph II. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Marjorie Nelson-Kaye, St. Augustine, FL; sister-in-law, Stephanie Dunlap, Secaucus, NJ; granddaughters, Laura (Terry) Gray, San Diego, Kendra Kaye, Tucson, Christine (Jerry) Cockerell, Tucson, Andrea Dishner, Tucson; grandsons, Steven Kaye, Tucson, Patrick Kaye, Long Beach, and Josef Kaye, Tucson. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Lacy Gray, Travis Kuhn, Cassandra Kuhn, Nicole Dishner and Daniel Dishner. Private services were held. The family requests remembrances to The American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
LEWIS, Lillian Vera, 86, passed away July 19, 1996. Survived by a son, Neil Lewis of Oakland, CA; and numerous other family members and friends. Memorial Garden Service 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, 6809 S. Cardinal Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Garden of the Santa Cruz Lutheran Church.
MESKAUSKAS, John F., 32, died July 5, 1996 in Tucson after a short illness. Survived by children, Jonathan, Michelle and Caitlyn; stepdaughter, Megan; mother, Arlene Coleman; sister, Carol (Bruce) Kirkland; brother, Andrew; grandmother, Florence Greenwood; aunt, Gail Warren; uncle, Arthur Wennerberg; nieces, Cindi, Jessica and Melissa; nephews, Christopher, David and Daniel. Preceded in death by father Jonas, brother Douglas and sister Elizabeth. Burial St. Casimers, Oak Lawn, IL. Memorial Services to be announced.
MIDDLETON, Matie Winstead, born May 18, 1925, died July 14, 1996 in Midland, MI. Preceded in death by mother and father, Melton Fedreck Fraie and Frances Marion Fraie; first husband, Walter Wigley in a plane crash at Davis Monthan in 1947; and second husband, Walter J. Winstead. Survived by husband, Jim Allen Middleton; children, Melton Andrew Wigley Winstead (Sandy), Walter Duran Wigley Winstead, Tamra Kathryn Winstead Hurly, Sandra Kay Winstead Peters, Richard Winstead Lore (Marie), David Middleton, Susan Bennett (Kim) and Joan Bedolla (Nathan); sisters, Lillian Wales and Hazel Barr, both of CA; sister-in-law, Jewell F. Daggett (Bill); nephew, Charles E. Campbell (Lynn); 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. At the age of 36 Matie returned to college and received her Bachelors Degree in May, 1972 and her Masters degree in 1976. She was on the honor roll. She taught music and education at Safford Jr. High School, retiring in 1993 so she and her husband could travel. She and her husband Walter Winstead were active with the Gilbert and Sullivan Theater Group. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 1335 S. Swan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
SUNDGAARD, Magnus C. “Sonny’, 59, went home July 22, 1996 after a lengthy illness. Sonny was a devoted husband and loving father. Survived by his son, Charles (Connie); and daughter, Charlene (Ron) Smith; grandchildren, Kristen Miller, Donnie Herwick, Heather Smith, Kelly Smith and Charles Christian Sundgaard, Jr. Preceded in death by wife, Maria C. Sundgaard. Sonny was born in New York and moved to Arizona in the early 70's. He was a Navy Veteran and was employed by Duval Mine for 15 years. Memorial Services pending. For information call 883-4977.
WATERBURY, Mary Maurine, 75, of Tucson, died Monday, July 22, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwane Sr. in 1979; and her daughter, Karol Nichols in 1971. She is survived by her children, Dwane (Armida) Waterbury Jr., Linda (Philip) Koltunovich; brother, Wayne Appling; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
WENNERSTROM, Einar G., 103, of Tucson, died July 23, 1996. Survived by wife, Mary Inez; daughter Jane (David) Finerson of Tucson; grandchildren, Karen, Scott and Bryan; brother, Carl of Sweden; three nephews; and five nieces. Mr. Wennerstrom was a member of Rochester Carpenters Local 85, Rochester, NY. Services will be held cryptside in Holy Hope Mausoleum today at 9:00 a.m. Family requests memorial contributions to Hospice Family Care Foundation, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) 327-6341.
WRIGHT, Eli, 54, of Tucson died Tuesday, July 16, 1996. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Thursday, July 25, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Graveside Services will be at Pima County Cemetery, 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
WRIGHT, Margaret R., 73, of Tucson, died July 22, 1996. She is survived by daughter, Judith Wright of Tucson; and son, David Wright of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Vanessa Wright of Rochester, NY; and brother, Peter Gannon of Richfield, CT. No services are planned in Tucson at this time. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
WAUGH, Robert Casey, 44, died July 21, 1996 in Houston, TX. He was born in Tucson November 1, 1951. Beloved son of Annette Boysun and stepfather, Michael Boysun of Tucson; brother of Michael Waugh of Austin, TX and Wayne Waugh of Tucson. Visitation for friends and family at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 1335 S. Swan, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 26. A short service will follow.
WEADOCK, Sherman M., 74, of Tucson, died July 22, 1996. He was a retired employee of Southwest Gas. Survived by daughter, Cynthia (Patrick) McAndrew; son, Sherman (Suzanne) Weadock, Jr.; four grandchildren; sister, Virginia Barleycorn. Graveside Service will be held 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 29, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Lung Association of Arizona, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
BOSTICK, Mary Lisalda, 84, of Douglas, AZ passed away July 20, 1996.
Mary was a guardian angel to many people on this earth. Her mission was finally done and our Heavenly Father took her from us on Saturday, July 20, 1996.
Mary was born in Douglas, AZ, April 7, 1912. She moved to Tucson and attended Davis and Safford Elementary and Junior High School. Mary worked at Kress for many years. She was known for her beautiful singing voice. Mary sang at many weddings and special events in Tucson. She sang with Lalo Guerrero and the symphony orchestra. The first Tucson Boy’s Choir director trained her singing voice. In South Dakota she sang with municipal band. Walt Disney wanted to give her a contract for her to sing in their movies.
Mary wed Charles Topp Bostick in April of 1944. They moved to San Diego and Wisconsin during World War II. Mary worked for the U of A Home Economic Extension Program for many years and also as a teachers aide in Douglas, AZ. Mary was a very strong believer in education. She helped many people get scholarships to pursue their education. She was on the YMCA board and library board in Douglas and was a volunteer with the Salvation Army. She was a active member of the Latin Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Bostick. Mary is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Frank Roqueni, Rosanna and Rich Gallagher, and Helen Grijalva; six grandchildren, Andrea and Aaron Roqueni, Richy and Ryan Gallagher, and Lacey and Paul Grijalva; brother, Jose Lisalda; and sister Concha Jimenez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary will be remembered by her family and friends as a woman who lived well, laughed often and was loved much. In her life she fought for what was right and fair, risked for that which mattered, and gave help to those who were in need…..She left this earth a better place for what she had done and who she had been.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Service will be held Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road, with Reverand Cynthia Kurt officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
