CONLEY, Geraldine M., 64 years old, died Wednesday, July 10, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by husband, Ernest K. Conley of Tucson; one son, Kevin Conley of LA, CA; one daughter, Collette Conley, of LA, CA; one sister, Maxine Creel of Presque Isle, ME. Graveside Services for Mrs. Conley will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 1996 at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery, 2150 S. Avenida Los Reyes. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
EISELE, Paul T., beloved husband of the late Marguerite and Kathryn; dear father of Barbara K. Sofer (Steve) of Gates Mills, OH and John A. (Barbara) of Tucson, AZ; grandfather of six; brother of the late Edward A., Fredrick and Lillian Doig. Graveside Memorial Services Saturday, July 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted, OH. Memorials may be made to the Arizona School for the Deaf & Blind.
GABILONDO, Jesus Antonio, passed away at age 38 on July 10, 1996. Survived by his son, Jesus Antonio; his daughters, Andrea and Amanda; parents, Nidia and Adalberto Gabilondo, Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Nidia and Dennis Anderson; brothers, Adalberto Gabilondo III, Alfredo Gabilondo; grandparent, Adalberto Gabilondo; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Jesus helped many people thru his employment with Chicanos Por La Causa. He is truly loved and will be missed by all. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., with Msgr. Thomas Cahalane officiating. Burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 12 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GOLDSMITH, Lee Roy, 69, of Tucson, formerly of Greeley, CO, died July 9, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by wife, Donna; son, Marshall Lee, both of Tucson; daughters, Mrs. Bill (Candice) Mondragon and Mrs. Tom (Kathy) Lower, both of Greeley; brothers, Neal of Louisville, CO and Harold of Sun City, AZ; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother, Oliver and grandson, Nicholas. Lee Roy was the Maintenance Manager of Far Horizons Trailer Village for nine years. Since 1981 he has been the owner of the “The Screenmobile’. He was a member of Rincon Congregational Church in Tucson. Services 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church in Greeley. Arrangements by Adamson Mortuary, Greeley, CO. 907-353-1212.
HITE, Florence Dixie, 59 years old, died Thursday, July 11, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by husband, David M. Hite of Tucson; son, Jeffrey Hite of Tucson; six daughters, Christine (Dale) Anderson of Harrisburg, NC, Margie (John) Lewis of Tucson, Kathy (Tim) Watkins of Las Vegas, NV, Paula (John) Dorer of Tucson, Heather (James) McClure of Mogan Hill, CA; Rose Marie (Gary) Turner of Tucson; brother, Kenith W. (Agnes) Dunn of Grand Junction, CO; brother-in-law, Richard A. Johnson, Sr. of Alamosa, CO; 15 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Eric, Shane, Kevin, Justin, Brendan, Dallin, Chelsie, Jacob, Jessica, Emily, Jennifer, Brooke and Jay. Services for Mrs. Hite will be held Saturday, July 13 at 12:00 noon at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Bonanza Building, 700 N. Bonanza. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be in L.D.S. Cemetery. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
HUNTINGTON, Brianna Michelle, 21 months and 22 days old, went to be with our Lord who art in heaven, on the day of Tuesday, July 9, 1996. Survived by her mother, Dawn M. Huntington; father, Nelson D. Alexander, Jr.; her brother, Cameron H. Huntington; grandmother, Linda Moore, grandfather, Willie Moore, Jr., grandfather, Timothy Huntington, grandmother, Jean Paschen, grandmother, Jean Alexander, grandfather, Nelson Alexander; great-grandmother, Jean Heffernan, great-grandfather, Eugene Heffernan; uncle, Christopher Huntington; aunt, Amber McGuire; uncle, Ben Huntington; god parents, Cindy and Maco Sotil; and all other family and friends who love her. Viewing will be held on Friday, July 12 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd.
JACOBS, Dizie Helen, 66, a 40 year resident of Tucson, died July 10, 1996. Mother of Geta J. Jacobs of Tucson and Bennie Joe Jacobs of Marana; two grandchildren; sister of Carol W. Parker of Las Vegas, NV. Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
LEGLER, Louise E., 81, of Tucson, died July 7, 1996. Survived by husband, Randall P. Legler; children, Randall Jr. and Linda Voohries; and three grandchildren. Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2540 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Interment will be private. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
LEON, Alicia B., 58, of Tucson, passed away July 11, 1996. Preceded in death by father Trinidad S. Leon and nephew Francisco Rodriguez (Songie). Survived by mother, Lupe B. Leon; sisters, Virginia (Frank) Rodriguez and Helen (Oscar) Corral; brothers, Albert (Carmen), Richard (Veronica) and Trinidad (Cecilia) Leon; sister-in-law, Bertha Leon. Alicia is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends at Devon Gables. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 1996 at TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, July 15, 1996 at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande, at 9:00 a.m. interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MACDONALD, Marguerite Wise, 96, of Green Valley and Nogales for 96 years, died July 9, 1996. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Colonel Charles) Venable of Green Valley; grandchildren, Leslie Ann Spencer, Melinda Marguerite Hamilton, Margaret Ellen Sherman and Charles P. Venable, Jr; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 1996 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Nogales, AZ.
MACHAC, Emma Sandmeyer, 69, died Monday, July 8, 1996 in a Tucson, AZ hospice. She was born in Topeka on December 30, 1926, the daughter of Charles A. and Georgia C. Westbrook Sandmeyer. She was graduated from Highland Park High School and Washburn University. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Kansas. Mrs. Machac was a social worker with the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in Topeka and for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Aging and Adult Administration in Tucson. She was married to John A. Machac in Dallas in September 1952. He died July 6, 1974. She is survived by two sons, John A. Machac, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Beverly A. Machac and Fred O. Machac, both of Tucson; a sister, Georgia R. Daniel of Topeka; three brothers, Franklin H. Sandmeyer of St Louis, John J. Sandmeyer, Sr. of Topeka and Fred P. Sandmeyer of Overland Park; four stepsisters, Dorothy Pearson, Marian Korup and Mildred Miller of Topeka and Virginia Caudill of Las Vegas; three stepbrothers, Lloyd K. Willes and H. Dean Willes of Topeka and Bert Willes of Silsbee, TX; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Machac was cremated. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
ROBLES, Christina Jimenez “Kity’, age 75, a lifetime resident of Arizona, passed away July 10, 1996. Born March 10, 1921 in Harshaw, AZ. Survived by her husband, Cenobio Robles; sons, Cenobio (Luisa) Robles, Jr. and Arnulfo (Yolanda) Robles; daughter, Irene Robles; son, James (Arsinia) Robles; daughter, Rosemarie Palacio; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers; and six sisters. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. today at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., Fr. Ronald Gagnon officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
BLACK, Jerry William “Peanut’, 43, went to be with the Lord and his father, Carl W. Black, June 28, 1996. He is survived by his mother, Delphine M. Black; and brother, Terry C. Black. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 12, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BRECKON, Tammy Lynn, died July 7, 1996. Beloved wife, mother and daughter succumbed after a long courageous battle against cancer. Survived by husband, Michael L. Breckon; daughter, Courtney L. Breckon; parents, Flynn and Mary Ann Carr, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Rosalyn Powell; maternal grandparents, Antoine and Betty Corno; brother, Flynn (Julie) Carr, Jr.; father-in-law, Herbert Breckon; brother-in-law, Jeff (Deidra) Breckon; six aunts; three uncles; and many loving friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa de Los Ninos, 347 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Memorial Services will be held 7:30 p.m. July 12, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
LEISCHOW, Vera L., 71, of Tucson, died July 9, 1996. Wife of Arthur F. of Tucson; mother of Christine V. and Brenda A. Leischow of Tucson, Steven A. Leischow of Georgia; two grandchildren; sister of Elsa Pichler and Heinz Braband, both of Germany. Memorial Service Friday, July 12, 1996 at 12:30 p.m. at Comanche Wells Mobile Home Park with Rev. Al Addleman officiating. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
LERUA, Elisa, 91, died July 10, 1996. Born September 6, 1904 in Tucson. married to loving husband Tony for 55 years until his death in 1981. Survived by son, Gilbert; sister, Frecia; granddaughters, Debbie and Michele; grandsons, Jim and Rob; five great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Elsa was loved by many for her sincere compassion for those with needs, be it material or spiritual or whatever. Her death is a great loss for many. She was a member of the Arizona Historical Society and Legion of Mary with a devotion to the rosary. Via con Dios, beloved Elisa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., with interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call today 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Rosary at 7:00 p.m.) at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), 327-6341. Memorial contributions may be made to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson 85745. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.
MACDONALD, Marguerite Wise, 96, of Green Valley and Nogales for 96 years, died July 9, 1996. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Colonel Charles) Venable of Green Valley; grandchildren, Leslie Ann Spencer, Melinda Marguerite Hamilton, Margaret Ellen Sherman and Charles P. Venable, Jr; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 1996 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Nogales, AZ.
NUNEZ, Georgia, 82, native Tucsonan, died July 6, 1996. Georgia was the daughter of Tucson pioneers Lucien and Ernestina Amado Serventi. She is survived by her son, Louis of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter, Margaret of Los Angeles; and sisters, Lupe Camacho of Tucson and Ismay Green of Bandera, TX. A Funeral Mass was held at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
RUSSELL, Evelyn I., 74, of Tucson, died July 5, 1996. Mother of Connie E. Rogers of Cut-N-Shoot, TX, Sandra S. Anderson of Saraland, AL, William M. Russell III of Flower Mound, TX and Mary E. Baller of Tucson; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services Friday, July 12, 1996 at 12:00 noon at Faith Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 5011 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., with Rev. Paul Conner officiating. Burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation at the Church from 10:00 a.m. to service time. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3425 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
SANDBERG, Carl S., Jr., USAF, Chief Master SGT, (Ret)., born July 6, 1929 in Concord, NH, died July 9, 1996 of cancer in Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by son, Carl III and parents. Survived by wife, Doris “Pat’ McKenney Sandberg of Tucson, AZ; also survived by cousins in New Hampshire. Served 24 years in military, retiring in 1971. He was employed by Arizona Health Sciences until his retirement in 1982. He was a life member of Air Force Sergeant Association and a member of Arizona Society for Hospital Engineering having served as president. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial Services to be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, Friday, July 12 at 9:00 a.m.
WAGNER, Robert G., Jr. 56, of Tucson, died July 9, 1996. Longtime Tucson businessman and realtor. Husband of Janet D. of Tucson; father of Kimberly (William) Clift of Austin, TX, Stacey (James) Monier of Tucson; three grandchildren; brother of Pamela Wright of Tucson. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Carondelet Hospice Services or Casas Adobes Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of choice. Memorial Service Friday, July 12, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd., with Rev. Gary Shrader officiating. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
