HALL, Cleveland, 71 of Tucson, passed away August 24, 1996. Survived by wife, Minerva Hall; daughters, Holly Carol Hall, Mindy Hall, Christina Lopez, Barbara Gonzalez, Maria Sepulveda; sons, Denny Hall, Michael, Armando, Elizardo, Eddie Sepulveda; sisters, Veral, Mindy Shaw, Cleo Reily; brothers, Bill, Wallace, Thomas, Hover Hall. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CHAVEZ, J. Don, 50, of Tucson died Saturday, August 24, 1996. Survived by Kathy Land Chavez (wife); Mary Ann Chavez, mother; Geri Milligan, sister (John A.); Tom Land, Paul Land (Brothers-in-law); Pauline Land (Mother-in-law); Hazel Land (Sister-in-law); nieces and nephews: John M. Milligan, Johanna Torres, Jeff Milligan, Tommy Land Jr., Travis Land, Kelli Land, Brenda Land, Scott Land. Preceded in death by (father) Manford R. Chavez and (brother) M.D. Chavez. Mr. Chavez was a member of F.O.P. Lodge #20 and Quail Valley Tennis Club. Don graduated from Morenci High School in 1964, and U of A in 1968. Served with the USAF from 1970-1974. Was with the Sheriff's Dept. for 20 years. Don was an avid tennis player, who played at many clubs in the Tucson area. Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to F.O.P. Lodge #20 on Dodge Ave. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. Magee.
SEADER, Sophia Angelica, daughter of Greg and Cheryl Seader of Tucson. Survived by two brothers, Dustin and Chad Seader of Tucson; grandparents, Phillip and Helen Seader of Tucson, Steve and Mary Ann Pantalemom of Irvine, CA. Mass of the Angles will be said Wednesday, August 28, 1996 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
BROWN, Benjamin H., 81, beloved husband and father, born in Arkansas, went to meet the Lord August 20, 1996. He is survived by brothers, Ray and Ernest; sisters, Ruth and Millie; sons, Billy R. and Richard T. Brown; grandchildren, Daniel A., Jason and David M. Brown; and great-granddaughter, Ashley Lillian Brown. The Ajo Way Church of God will dearly miss his fellowship and devotion. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Church at 100 W. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. Visitation Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Service Monday at 9:00 a.m. both at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
CONTRERAS, Francisco H., 40, of Tucson, passed away August 21, 1996. Survived by wife, Virginia Contreras; parents, Francisco L. Contreras and Margie Noriega; daughters, Mary Margaret and Amparo Contreras, Raquel Vasquez; sons, Francisco H. Jr., Edward H. and Fabian A. Contreras; sisters, Debra Contreras, Diane Mendoza, Mary Valles, Patsy Palafox, Mary Helen Suarez; grandchildren, Gabriel Luis Vasquez and Michaela Contreras; and many nieces and nephews; aunt, Frances C. Ortiz and other aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 25, 1996, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, August 26 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, 801 N. Grande Ave., at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GUTIERREZ, Andrew E. “Andy', 72, passed away August 18, 1996. Survived by loving wife, Donna; three children, Ted of Quincy, CA, Denise of Atlanta, GA and Ann of Midland, TX; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five sisters. No services at his request.
KENNEY, Lily C., 80, died August 22, 1996. Wife of Frank Kenney; mother of Frank of NM and David (Connie) Kenney of WI.Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 26 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, with Father Richard Kingsley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Lung Assoc. of Arizona, 2819 E. Broadway, 85716 would be appreciated.Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MACKEY, Josephine M., 96, died August 22, 1996. Cremation followed. Survived by sons, Henry A. (Margaret) of Phoenix and John P. (Patricia) of Tucson; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, 1615 East Second Street.
MISICK, Roberta B., 80, went to be with the Lord, August, 22, 1996. Survived by husband, Raymond M. Misick, Sr; daughters, Jeanette Ybarra, Joyce Nagel and Priscilla Williams; son, Raymond M. Misick, Jr; brother, Raymond Balke; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 26, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Hospital Hospice Foundation.
NELSON, Carl R., Jr., resident of Tucson for 42 years, died suddenly August 8, 1996. Survived by his loving father, Carl Sr.Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. August 26 at Catalina United Methodist Chapel, 2700 E. Speedway. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane of Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Carl will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
POWERS, Maj. Leland L., U.S.A.F., Ret., 64, of Tucson, died suddenly at home on Monday, August 19, 1996 after 10 years of suffering. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Patricia; his mother, Mary Powers and his three brothers, Eugene, Donald and Wayne Powers. Mr. Powers was stationed at Davis-Monthan A.F.B. twice in his 23 years in the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force he and his wife eventually settled in Tucson in 1978 where he had his own accounting business and clientele, and was a longtime associate of Adelstone Financial Services, Inc. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor Harry M. Rohwer, Jr. officiating. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to all the friends and family for all of their sympathy, concern, and beautiful flowers.
TERAN, Carmelina U., 71, of Tucson, passed away August 27, 1996. Survived by husband, Jose Teran; son, George (Delia) Ross; sister, Grace (Al) Faccio; brothers, Armando (Connie), Frank (Vera) and Art (Rae) Urias; grandchildren, Christianna and Ricardo. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews. She was employed with McClelland's for over 20 years and Valley National Bank South Tucson. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 25, 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 Monday, August 26, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DORAN, Clyde W., 78, of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Survivors include: loving wife, Patricia; daughters, Sandra Pyle, Cecelia (Robert) Breazeale of Virginia; grandchildren, Julie and Suzanne Breazeale and Andrew Pyle. Mr. Doran was a Tucson resident for over 35 years. Retired as Coronado National Forest Supervisor in 1973 after 34 years with the U.S. Forest Service. He retired from Pima County Parks and Recreation in 1981. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, with Rev. Clarence W. O'Dell officiating. The family suggests any memorials be made to The American Heart Association, Southern Region, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson 85712, in Mr. Doran's memory. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway),
GUTIERREZ, Andrew E. “Andy', 72, passed away August 18, 1996. Survived by loving wife, Donna; three children, Ted of Quincy, CA, Denise of Atlanta, GA and Ann of Midland, TX; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five sisters. No services at his request.
STILES, Harold H., 79, died August 20, 1996. Survived by his loving wife, Gretel; his dear son, Gary, of Orange, CA; and two beloved granddaughters, Laurel and Noelle. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Signal Corps on Codes and Ciphers. Grew up in Detroit and moved to Tucson in 1947. Was Advertising Manager of Steinfeld's for several years, also Jacome's, and worked for Sinclair Advertising. Retired from TNI as Proof-reader. Served as an officer of the Tucson Advertising Club, and as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. A member of SAR with his Stiles family going back to 1635.Honorary member of Alpha Delta Sigma at the U of A. Sister Jane and brother Bob of Michigan also survive him. Died of an Intra-Cerebral Hemorrhage. A Memorial Service will be held at the ARIZONA MORTUARY, on Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m.
HARP, Ida I., 88, of Altoona, WI, passed away August 17, 1996. Survived by son, Dale of Ft. Collins, CO; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Jackie Jones of Grand Junction, CO, Zelda Shepard of Meeteetse, WY; daughter-in-law, Virginia Robinson of Eau Clarie, WI. Mrs. Harp was preceded in death by her husband, Chester and son, Miles Robinson. She was a resident of Tucson from 1964 to 1991 and was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the F.O.E. Graveside Service 10:00 a.m.Monday, August 26, at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Pastor Jerry Browning of Pusch Ridge Christian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
KNAPP, David L., 43, resident of Tucson for four years, died August 21, 1996. Survived by wife, Sedonna Knapp of Tucson; mother, Dolores Knapp of Tucson; children, Michael Knapp of Indiana, Ryan Knapp of Tucson; sister, Vicki Campbell of Texas; grandchildren, Trevor Matthew and Keyara Dawn.Visitation will be held Saturday, August 24, at 1:00 p.m. with Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY CHAPEL, Green Valley, AZ, with Rev. Duane Lokken officiating. Interment at Green Valley Memorial Gardens, Green Valley, AZ. Funeral Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY AND MEMORIAL GARDENS.
LEBENS, Elsie Darlene, 86, died August 19, 1996. Mother of Barbara Butler of Tucson and former son-in-law, Thomas E. Butler, Sr. of Tucson; grandmother of William F. (Tina) Butler, Rebecca Marie (James) Vance, Thomas E. Butler, Jr. and Michael J. (Ginger) Butler; seven great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Mass 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 5th and Wilmot, with Rev. John R. Smith, Jr. officiating.Donations to Children to Children, 3922 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 in memory of Elsie D. Lebens. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
RICHARDS, Reid C., Lt. Col. USAF, 61, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996 of a heart attack. He was born February 28, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT, son of John W. Richards and Maggie Reid. He graduated from Cyprus High School in Magna, UT, obtained a BS in Finance from University of Utah in 1960 and was commissioned an Air Force Officer in April, 1961. He married Shirley L. Bailey on August 13, 1953. They raised four children. His 28 years military career included both stateside and overseas assignments. He flew a Myriad of Air Force aircraft from propeller planes to supersonic fighters, his last flying assignment being an A-10 Instructor Pilot at DMAFB, Arizona. In 1969 he flew 234combat missions in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery under fire. Other accomplishments include graduation from the Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, a four year Pentagon tour, a Masters Degree from University of Michigan and distinguished graduation from the USAF Air War College in Montgomery, AL. He was a command pilot with over 4600 hours of military flight time. His personal accomplishments include Utah State Trick Water Skiing Champion, 1960 and USAF World Wide Table Tennis Champion in 1964. He was an avid tennis player and has played extensively in the Tucson Clubs for the past 18 years. He and his wife established R-2 Properties in 1989 where he has worked as a real estate broker and property manager. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley; his four children, Suzanne of Soldotna, AK, John and wife Leis of Centerville, VA, Michele and husband Robert of Eden, UT and Robert and wife Deborah of Tucson, AZ. He has three surviving brothers, Dale, Joseph and Scott; and three sisters, Gloyde, Barbara and Chloe; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Courtland, Sheridan, Travis, Meghan, Blake, Crystal, Robby and Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jack, Robert and Gerald and two sisters, Kathryn and Margaret. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m.Saturday, August 24, 1996 at Bonanza Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 700 N. Bonanza, with Bishop Patrick Traynor conducting. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 23 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway and Saturday from noon until Service Time at the Church. In lieu of flowers, Reid Richards Memorial Fund, c/o Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Cooperative, P. O. Box 8500, Tucson, AZ 85754.
