MARKS, Arthur, passed away Monday, June 24, 1996. Born 30th September, 1901 in London, England. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gladys. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Perry Baker; three grandchildren, Perry Gordon, Russell Brett and Deirdre Joanne; and two great-grandchildren, Kenneth Brett Baker and Joel Travis O’Neill. Donations may be made to the Community Hospice Program, 4330 N. Campbell, Suite 256. Graveside Service at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at South Lawn Memorial Park, Stephanie Aaron officiating. At this time we wish to thank the Valley Care Home and Community Hospice Program for the care, love and support shown to our dear father and grandfather.
MORENO, Esperanza G., 87, of Tucson, passed away June 26, 1996. Survived by daughters, Mary L. (Oscar, deceased) Lopez, Maria Celia (Raymond E.) Valdez; sons, Alberto (Rosa) Moreno, Hector (Mary) Moreno, Arnie (Val) Moreno; son-in-law; Guillermo (Maria Alicia, deceased) Orona; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, July 1, 1996 at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave., from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
PLICATO, Teresa H., 88, of Tucson, a professional singer, passed away June 27, 1996. Formerly of Buffalo, NY. Survived by son, William L. Plicato; two grandchildren, Annette Plicato and Dianne Zincke; also survived by one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 1 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 1 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
RODRIGUEZ, Joseph A., 34, of Tucson, passed away June 26, 1996. Survived by grandmother, Lupe M. Romero; mother, Eva R. Flores; sister, Theresa Flores; brother, Mike Rodriguez; also survived by beloved nephews, Frankie and Rene; and six generations of loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Monday, July 1, 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 Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SHIRAZ, Sharon L. (nee Habeck), resident of Tucson, AZ died Saturday, June 22, 1996 at her home. Sharon (Habeck), beloved daughter of Martin W. and Frances V. Habeck, Jr., was born March 4, 1953 in Ossining Hospital. She graduated from Croton-Harmon High School in 1971. Sharon worked most recently for IBM in Tucson. Sharon is survived by her mother and father in Ossining, NY; four brothers, Martin W. Habeck III (Joyce) of Tucson, AZ, Carl E. Habeck (Robin) of N. Myrtle Beach, NC, Ted A. Habeck (Jennifer) of Wappingers Falls, NY and Glen E. Habeck (Michelle) of Aynor, SC; as well as two sisters, Sandra L. Ames (David) of Tempe, AZ and Virginia A. Law (Steve) of New Hamburg, NY; also two nieces and five nephews. She was a loving daughter and sister and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Make-A-Wish of Hudson Valley, 280 N. Bedford, Suite 2B, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549-1141. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SMITH, Virgil C., 42, of San Xavier, died June 26, 1996. Survivors include his daughter, Anncelena; girlfriend, Toni Rhodes; parents, Ruben and Margaret Smith; sisters, Annette, Laverne, Doreen; brothers, Arnold, Oliver, Ray, Ashley, Gerald, Rueben Jr., plus numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Friends may call at his parents home from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with Rosary from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at San Xavier District Center Sunday, June 30, 1996. Funeral Mass will be at San Xavier Mission 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1996. Burial will follow at San Xavier Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
UMBERGER, Horace Miles, 75, died on June 6, 1996. Preceded in death by his parents, Horace J. and Elsie P. Umberger. Horace was a combat veteran of WWII and served in France and Germany with the 70th Infantry Division. After the war he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh College of Law and he also had a degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a long time Tucson resident who served as a staff attorney for the Pima Country Legal Aid Society. Private interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
BRISTOL, John W., age 74, of Tucson, died June 25, 1996. Survived by daughters, Bonnie Lindstrom of Oro Valley, Katharine Bristol of Marin County, CA and Connie (Jerry) Gard of Tucson; grandson, Eric Lindstrom; brother, Craig (Emily) Bristol of Rocky Hill, CT. Donations may be made to Veterans Administration Hospice, 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson 85723 or Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell Ave. Suite 256, Tucson, AZ 85718. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
CATON, Vernita Grace, passed away June 25, 1996 at Tucson Medical Center at the age of 78. She was born November 6, 1917, the daughter of Elmer Milam and Ruth E. King Ratliff. She was married to Vernon E. Caton March 28, 1958 in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death. She attended Shelbina High School and taught school for a brief period. She worked for many years in Palmyra, MO at the Court House, Farmer’s Elevator, and Cissna’s Chevrolet dealership. They moved to Tucson, AZ in 1965 where she worked for Galloway Motors for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a nephew, Steven W. Ratliff, his wife Vicki, two daughters Amy and Stephanie, all of New London, MO; one sister-in-law, Helen Ratliff of Quincy, IL; uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Elmer K. Ratliff, and sister, Reba Virginia Ratliff. Friends may call Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, June 29 at 9:00 a.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
FIGUEROA, Daniel “G-Man’, 22, of Tucson, passed away June 19, 1996. Son of Danny “Ebop’ (Linda) Matas and Mary (Ben) Figueroa; father of Lisette and Felipe; brother of Anthony Ray, Antonio, Eric, Robert, Dannelle, Vanessa, Rochelle and Regana; grandson of Ruth Ortiz, Maria Sanchez; great-grandson of Hortencia Garcia; nephew of Roy “Doc’ (Rosie), Raymond “Bird’, Raoul “Fuzzy’, Eddie “Wolf-Gang’, Ruth “Baruth’, Amelia (Carl), Alex (Helen), Nora, Mario and Miguel “Beetle’; also survived by many cousins and other numerous relatives. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 30, 1996 at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 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 1, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FORD, Ruby M., 100, of Tucson, died June 27, 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Wright. A visitation will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY Friday, June 28, 1996 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Services and burial will be held in Oklahoma.
GOLDER, Kathryn Dale (Kitty), 46, of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, June 25, 1996. Preceded in death by her father, Lt. Col. Royal E. Manville. Beloved mother of son, Bryan P. Golder; daughter, Patricia K. Golder; mother, Esther E. Manville; brothers, Raymond A. Manville and Anthony I. (Marilyn) Manville; several cousins, aunts, uncles; her grandmother, Lenore M. Dery; and a large circle of friends. Mrs. Golder was born at Hamilton Air Force Base, CA on March 17, 1950. She moved with her family to several Air force bases throughout the west and spent nearly four years in Okinawa, Japan. She attended school at St. Joseph’s parochial school, Palo Verde High School, and the University of Arizona. She left school in 1970 to marry Donald B. Golder and worked as an escrow clerk for a title company. Her two children were the center of her life–she moved with them to Austin, Texas, where she was employed as an accounting clerk supervisor for the Secretary of State. For the past several years she was employed as a telephone secretary and more recently as a supervisor of an answering service. She was an avid reader, having studied the Holy Bible. She was also a dedicated fan of Stephen King, enjoyed target shooting and was an excellent marksman. She loved movies and music but most of all she loved her children and was a good friend to her mother and all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 1996 with a Rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations to Catholic Social Services.
HEYN, Robert A., age 69, of Tucson, died Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 1996 at the Tucson Medical Center. Robert was born August 10, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI, son of the late Hilda Leonhardt and Robert E. Heyn. He attended grade school and high school in Sheboygan, he entered the US Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Ruth Evelyn Schmidt in 1948. He was employed by Hughes Aircraft Corp. for 17 years as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the American Legion Post 109. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons and one daughter-in-law; three daughters and one son-in-law, Robert and Laurene Heyn of Chilton, WI, Patricia Mason of West Bend, WI, Richard Heyn of Moses Lake, WA, Sandra Heyn of Tucson, Pamela and Don Stiver of Vail, AZ and David Heyn of Tucson; a brother, Arthur Heyn of King, WI; sister, Lorraine (Howard) Mahnke of Sheboygan; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael, Kevin, Mathew, Paul, Dustin and Eric; and one great-granddaughter, Kristina. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Karl, Eugene, Hazel and Mildred. Friends may pay their respects at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. Memorials would be appreciated to Sheboygan Veterans War Memorial or the American Cancer Society. Memorial Service 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd., with Pastor Eldon Weisheit officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KRITCHEVSKY, Elise E., 72, of Tucson, Arizona died June 20, 1996. Survived by husband, Dr. Theodore H. Kritchevsky of Tucson; daughter, Gina Kritchevsky (Kenneth Jackson) of Tucson; son, William (Chris) Kritchevsky of Gurney, IL; sister, Peggy White of Philadelphia, PA; grandson, Daniel. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., with Stephanie Aaron officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
LOSEY, Jerry, 52, died Friday, June 21, 1996 in Colorado. Jerry was born in Hillsdale, MI on May 9, 1944. He moved to Tucson at the age of 13. Jerry, his first wife, Sherry and their three children moved to Albuquerque in 1977 and founded Zuni Rental. Jerry was a very successful business man, he loved the outdoors and was deeply involved in Bible Study Fellowship at Hoffmantown Baptist Church. Jerry is survived by his wife, Laree Perez Losey; the mother of his children, Sherry Losey of Rockwall, TX; his one son, Gary Losey of Long Beach, CA; his two daughters, Jill Edelman of Taos, NM, and Jaime Losey of Albuquerque; three brothers, Larry Losey, Terry Losey, and Kurtis Bloodworth; three sisters, Rita Riel, Rebecca Burnas, and Linda Poppen; and one grandson, Regan Losey. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, 8888 Harper Drive, NE, with Dr. Charles Lowry and Rev. Gerald Farley officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Jerry Losey Memorial Fund, c/o Hoffmantown Baptist Church, 8888 Harper Drive NE, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM 505-843-6333.
MARKS, Arthur, passed away Monday, June 24, 1996. Born 30th September, 1901 in London, England. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gladys. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Perry Baker; three grandchildren, Perry Gordon, Russell Brett and Deirdre Joanne; and two great-grandchildren, Kenneth Brett Baker and Joel Travis O’Neill. Donations may be made to the Community Hospice Program, 4330 N. Campbell, Suite 256. Graveside Service at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at South Lawn Memorial Park, Stephanie Aaron officiating. At this time we wish to thank the Valley Care Home and Community Hospice Program for the care, love and support shown to our dear father and grandfather.
MILLER, Charles E., Lt. Ret. Army, born August 26, 1918 in South Bend, Indiana and went to the Lord on June 25, 1996. A decorated veteran of WWII and Vietnam. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vivian, and his son Charles Russell, a casualty of Vietnam. A loving father who will be greatly missed by his 14 surviving children, Joseph (Barbara), Constance, Jill (Wes), Mark (Barbara), Laura (Chuck), Elaine (Bruce), Paul, Jean (Fred), Andy, Fred, Philip (Virginia), Kathryn (Reid), Lisa (Scott) and Dolores; 38 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., on Thursday, 10:00 a.m June 27, 1996. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ, 881-0338. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart and Lung Association.
ORMSBY, Connie M., 70, died June 26, 1996. Beloved wife of Frank Ormsby, Sr.; devoted mother of Frank Ormsby, Jr. and Lloyd Ormsby; and dear sister of Artie Valenzuela of CA, Manny Maldonado of Tucson and Rachael Arnett of Tucson. Owner of Two Bar O Country Store for 25 years. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, with Father James Coleman officiating. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 28 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SAYLOR, Robert William, of Tucson, died June 22, 1996. Survivors include: parents, Dr. Blair and Thelma Saylor; one brother, Randall B. (Linda) Saylor of Sierra Vista; 2 sisters, Sandra Grenier and Barbara (William) Young of VA. Memorial Services will be at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996 with Rev. Sue Ellen Westfall officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Beacon Foundation. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BERNAL-FRIAS, Angel Armando, age 20, died suddenly Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Survived by parents, Jerry and Grizelda Stout; grandmother, Eva Tapia; and uncle, Sergio Tapia. Services 10:00 a.m Friday, June 28, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Fr. Robert Glasgow of Fort Huachuca officiating. Interment South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, June 27 from noon to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
