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.
CUSTER, James H., 71, of Tucson, died July 8, 1996. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Barbara Jane Russell and Sybeth Custer; stepsons, Craig H. Rogahn and Kevin B. Rogahn; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
de PERAZA, Mary Alice Stewart, passed away at home on July 8, 1996 in Maturin, Monagas, Venezuela after a prolonged illness. She moved from Venezuela to Tucson with her parents, Starling Whitfield and Elisa Antonia at age five, and subsequently graduated from SS Peter & Paul School and Salpointe High School. She then returned to the land of her birth. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, George R. and Ray A. Mary is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dr. Gustavo Peraza; five children, Maria Elisa, Ricardo Roberto, Monica Maria, Maria Gabriela and Marycita; and five grandchildren, all of Maturin; and by her brother, Robert Stewart of Benson, AZ. She was laid to rest on July 9, 1996 in Maturin. Mary dedicated her life to her family, and she and Gustavo gave them the ability to live life with love.
LIPSCOMB, Woodrow Wilson, died July 2, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by daughters, Sandra (David) McHolland of Reynoldsburg, OH and Susan (Duncan) McIntosh of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Kevin (Rebecca) McHolland of Phoenix, AZ, Brian (Lisa Fleger) McHolland of Westlake, OH, Wendy (Jack) Morris, Jr. of Canal Winchester, OH, Katherine McIntosh of Dallas, TX; great-grandchildren, Phillip Woodrow McHolland and Andrew Clark of Westlake, OH and Kaitlyn McHolland of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Raymond of Fort Worth, TX, Paul of Dallas, TX, Robert (Gwen) of Fort Worth, TX, Richard (Ro) of Longview, TX and William (Martha) Lipscomb of Ruidoso, NM; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Braunstein Lipscomb and parents Neal Hogue Lipscomb and Rosalie Metheny Lipscomb. He was a graduate of Texas Christian University. He retired as a Colonel of the USAF in 1970, after 30 years of service. While serving at Davis Monthan AFB, he was commander of the 360th Bomb Squadron, 570th Strategic Missile Squadron and 308 MIMS. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #148, Ft. Worth, TX. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Inurnment to follow at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716 or a charity of your choice.
REDMAN, Mary E., 27, of Tucson, died Monday, July 8, 1996. Survivors include: mother, Carol Redman; sisters, Betsy Redman and Nancy Redman; brother, James Redman; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Buehring, all of Tucson. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Redman. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SAUNDERS, Joanne H., 60, of Chicago, IL, died July 8, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by husband, Julian R. Ettelson; sons, Kenneth (Gina) Saunders of IL, Ralph Saunders of Tucson; daughter, Victoria (Robert) Saunders Kaplan of NY; grandchildren, Joshua and Noah Saunders and Jonah Kaplan. Mrs. Saunders has been a Director of the Illinois Bar Foundation and the immediate Past President, she is a member of the Illinois and District of Columbia Bar, and has been a Member of the Illinois Bar Assembly and numerous committees of the Illinois Bar Association. She has served on various committees of the Chicago Bar Association and was a longtime board member of Temple Shalom in Chicago. Memorial Services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Congregation Ner Tamid, 4625 E. River Rd., with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions to the Illinois Bar Foundation, 424 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL 62701. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
SOMMERVILLE, William D. “Steve’, 70, of Tucson, and a former resident of West Liberty, WV, passed away suddenly at home July 4, 1996. Survived by wife, Evelyn Hess Sommerville; two daughters, Cathy A. Law of Kansas City, MO and Cynthia J. Sommerville of Tucson; four sisters, Jane (Bernard) Hedrick of Elm Grove, WV, Mary Ann (Tom) Monahan of Tucson, Dorothy Camilletti of Boston, MA and Ruth (Robert) Degarmo of Cincinnati, OH; two grandsons, James B. Law and Jon Tyler Law of Kansas City, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry “Dick’ Sommerville. Mr. Sommerville was retired from Weirton Steel Trucking and a member of Federated Church of West Liberty, WV. A member of Masonic Liberty Lodge #26 in West Liberty and a veteran of WWII (Patton’s Division). Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 1996 at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd., with a visitation one hour prior to service time. Private burial will be in Park View Memorial Garden, Wheeling, WV by Kepner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to charity of choice. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
WALTON, Rick, 42, of Tucson, died July 8, 1996. Survivors include: his father, Robert; brothers, Michael of Tucson and Robin; sister, Kathy, both of CA. Rick graduated from Catalina High School in 1971. He was an employee of Western Lumber as a Specialty Manager. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CULLUMBER, James Freeman, 83, went to be with our Lord, July 6, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Thelma Lafferty Cullumber; his brother, George Cullumber; and great-grandson, Dallas Alexander. Survived by his present wife, Estelle Wirth Cullumber, whom he married in February, 1991; stepmother, Mabel Fisher of Gilbert, AZ; son, Jim (Adonna) Cullumber of Chandler, AZ; daughter, Sue (Denzel) Clouse of Tucson; grandsons, Jeff (Tammy) Cullumber and Rodney (Christina Cullumber; and granddaughter, Kim (Kevin) Alexander of Chandler; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Gavin, Grant and Tanner Cullumber, Christopher, Athen and Tayler Alexander and Christiana Cullumber, all of Chandler; also brothers, Therold (Bonna) Cullumber of Belen, NM, Robert (Linda) Cullumber of Phoenix; sisters, Norma (Grant) Naegle and Jean (Neales) Kennedy of Phoenix. James Cullumber had been in Arizona since the age of three growing up in the Gilbert area. Graduated from ASU and did graduate work at Pasadena/Point Loma College in CA. The rest of his adult life was spent pastoring churches throughout the state of Arizona. A major emphasis was his work with youth. At the time of his passing, Jim was Pastor Emeritus of the Central Church of the Nazarene. Friends may call at Central Church of the Nazarene, 404 S. Columbus, Tucson, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial Celebration Service will be at Central Church of the Nazarene Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. A Memorial Youth Scholarship has been established in his memory. Remembrances may be made to Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, James F. Cullumber Youth Fund, 500 W. Calle Concordia, Tucson 85737. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
LEON, Ramon Armando Suarez “Gordo’, 58, of Taylor, AZ, died July 6, 1996. Survived by daughters, Ramona of CA and Genevive of Tucson; sons, Jim of Taylor, Joey of CA, Paul, Billy and Alex, all of Tucson; sisters, Ofelia, Irene and Enedina; brothers, Humberto, Richard and Freddy, all of Tucson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Leon was born in Tucson and served in the Marine Corp and several tours of duty in Vietnam. Visitation Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Santa Rita in the Desert, Vail, AZ. Mass Wednesday, July 10 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Rita in the Desert. Contributions may be made to the Ramon Leon Memorial Fund, c/o Norwest Bank 5707802886, Snowflake Office 38879, 9 N. Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937.
LIPSCOMB, Woodrow Wilson, died July 2, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by daughters, Sandra (David) McHolland of Reynoldsburg, OH and Susan (Duncan) McIntosh of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Kevin (Rebecca) McHolland of Phoenix, AZ, Brian (Lisa Fleger) McHolland of Westlake, OH, Wendy (Jack) Morris, Jr. of Canal Winchester, OH, Katherine McIntosh of Dallas, TX; great-grandchildren, Phillip Woodrow McHolland and Andrew Clark of Westlake, OH and Kaitlyn McHolland of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Raymond of Fort Worth, TX, Paul of Dallas, TX, Robert (Gwen) of Fort Worth, TX, Richard (Ro) of Longview, TX and William (Martha) Lipscomb of Ruidoso, NM; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Braunstein Lipscomb and parents Neal Hogue Lipscomb and Rosalie Metheny Lipscomb. He was a graduate of Texas Christian University. He retired as a Colonel of the USAF in 1970, after 30 years of service. While serving at Davis Monthan AFB, he was commander of the 360th Bomb Squadron, 570th Strategic Missile Squadron and 308 MIMS. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #148, Ft. Worth, TX. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Inurnment to follow at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716 or a charity of your choice.
MILES, Edwin C., 61, a resident of Tucson, died July 5, 1996. Survived by wife, Antoinette; three children, Michael, Shelly and Toni; five grandchildren; sisters, Bev Cummings, Shirley Doyle and Liz Randel; brother, David Miles, all of NY. Ed was employed 23 years by Culligan. “Ed’ will be missed by many. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend. “Ed’ was like by everyone. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. In lieu of flowers, family suggest contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
ROGERS, Iola E., 83, died July 1, 1996 at Mt. View Care Center. She was born March 18, 1913 in Tamora, NE. She is survived by her daughter, Mary K. Wilson, Tucson; three granddaughters, Annette Clinkingbeard, Flagstaff, Loretta Wilson and Erin Federick, both of Tucson; four great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7600 N. Paseo Del Norte.
SABALA, “Frankie’, Jr., 18, of Benson, AZ, passed away July 4, 1996. Visitation Tuesday, July 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at RICHARDSON’S MORTUARY, Benson. Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment High Street Cemetery. Survived by paternal grandmother, Anita Sabala; father, Frank Sr.; maternal grandparents, Joe and Socorro Rodriguez; and four sisters.
SCHNEIDER, Diane, went home to be with the Lord July 6, 1996. Survived by her beloved husband, Donald of 42 years; daughters, Christine (Rodger) Ewing and Dana (Jack) Miller; two grandsons, Christopher and Matthew; and sister, Lorraine (Joseph) Mindak. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southwest Bible Baptist Church, 2861 W. Pelston St., Tucson, AZ 85746.
STRASBURG, Virginia Harrison Falvey, died on July 2, 1996 in Walnut Creek, CA. Born September 9, 1907 in Tucson, she was the widow of Arthur T. Strasburg and the mother of Thomas T. (Susie), Paul A. and Virginia Liljefelt (Jim). She is also survived by daughter-in-law, Kate Strasburg; and six grandchildren, Kristyn (Craig) Moore and Kendra Strasburg, Gregand Laura Strasburg, and Alan and Erik Liljefelt. She came from an Arizona pioneer family and graduated from Tucson High School in 1926. She was president of her class in 1924, 1925, and 1926. Until recently she was a lifelong Tucson resident. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Healing Environments, a non-profit organization dedicated to the relief of suffering of the terminally ill. They are located at 451 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301.
ANDRESEN, David Patrick, 32, died July 3, 1996. Survived by his daughter, Jenny Nicole Andresen; parents, Thomas and Sharon Andresen; sisters, Tammy (Jim) Vartanian, Kathy (Doug) Hoag and Jennifer Andresen; maternal grandmother, Virginia Weber and paternal grandmother, Geraldine Andresen; several nieces, nephews, seven uncles and three aunts including Kim Herrig of Iowa. David was owner of D.P.A. Moving of Tucson, AZ. We will always remember David as a fun-loving, adventurous and caring father, son, brother and friend. David is now at peace and in the arms of Jesus. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 1996 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
HAMACHER, Mary A., 88, died July 6, 1996. Preceded in death by husband Raymond C. Hamacher, May 17, 1992; survived by sons, Richard Hamacher, Raymond Hamacher; daughters, Marilyn Iliff, Dorothy Zeman and Gladys Tarlton. Also 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; sister, Irene Beres. Friends may call between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Services are to be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1996. Mary was a member of the Community Church of the Foothills, 480 E. Ina Rd. where a reception will be held following the service. Burial will be private at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
HERRERA, Carlos T., 70, of Tucson, passed away July 4, 1996. Preceded in death by his brother, Joe Herrera. Survived by sister, Isabel (Edward) H. Romero; brothers, Frank and David (Mercy) Herrera; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 1996 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. With Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JOHNSON, M. Ethel, died July 4, 1996. Born in Miami, AZ. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband Harold E. Johnson Sr. Mother of Harold E. Johnson Jr. of CA, Joe W. Johnson of OR, Ethelyn June Linsenbigler of TN, Donald W. Johnson of CO and Doris Elaine Phillips of Taiwan. Sister of Alice Whadford of CO; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A life long resident of AZ whose family was very active in politics in the early 1900's. Mrs. Johnson and her husband Harold where co-founders of the Order of the Eastern Star, Saguro Chapter #48 in Tucson in 1957. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Interment TMP Eastlawn. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 9, 1996 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
