HILLMAN, Albert W. “Woodie”, 78, of Tucson, died August 11, 1996. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Alice Marie; sons, Richard and William of Tucson; sister, Jane Greene of Prescott; grandchildren, Elizabeth Mask of Dallas and Richard Hillman of Tucson; and five great-grandchildren. Woodie was born in La Grange, TX. and was a long time resident of Arizona, residing in Phoenix and Tucson since 1920. Woodie was a horseman and cowboy in his youth. Later, he became a military aircraft mechanic and worked his way up to a series of management positions in various US Air Force aircraft repair and maintenance facilities, during a 38 year career in Civil Service that included assignments in Morocco, England, France and Germany. Woodie was a member of the Masons, The Air Force Association, and The National Rifle Association. He loved his wife, family, dogs, horses and Arizona. He will be missed very much by all who knew him. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Following the services a reception will be held at the Hillman residence.
JONES, Gary L., 32, died August 12, 1996. Son of Hal and Retta Jones of Tucson; brother of Greg (Nancy) Jones of Catalina, Teri (Victor) Tavour of Tucson, Bret (Diana) Jones of Sierra Vista and Renee (Khaled) Bachir of Tucson; grandson of Leah Jones of Mexico; and nephew of Merrilyn Jones of Tucson; also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m.Thursday, August 15 at Sunrise Ward – Ft. Lowell Building, 3700 E. Ft. Lowell, with Bishop Berner Loftfield conducting. Burial to follow at LDS Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Relief Society Room Thursday, August 15, 1996. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LEEMAN, Adelaide H., 67. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Rudolph; son, Rudy (Alice) Leeman; daughters, Ella (Elvin) Chatham, Rose (Bernie) Oliver, and Debbie (Marty) Dillon; son, Ron (Vikki) Leeman, all of Tucson. Also survived by 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many caring relatives and friends. She went to be with our Lord on August 13, 1996. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. at Hudgel's Swan Funeral Home, 1335 S. Swan Rd.
MALDONADO, Jesus L. Cancio, 91, died August 8, 1996. Mother of Maria Elena(Albert) Lee of CA and Oscar (Carmen) Cancio of Tucson; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Maldonado was an Arizona resident since 1924. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
NICKEL, John H., 56, of Tucson, died August 12, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sherry; daughters, Kelly (Alan) Focke of Wichita Falls, TX and Rachelle (Jeff) Morrison of Colby, KS; three grandchildren, Shannon and Kelsey Focke and Jaden Morrison; mother, Lena Nickel of Oakley, KS; five sisters and two brothers; and his father and mother-in-law, Lewis and Mildred Lewallen of Oakley, KS and Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold and his mother-in-law Joyce Lewallen. John was employed by Sahuarita School District as Director of Maintenance. Services will be held in Colby, KS, Friday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following in Beulah Cemetery in Colby, KS. A memorial will be established in John's name at a later date. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
NORIEGA, Francisco O., 46, of Tucson, passed away August 13, 1996. Survived by wife, Concepcion Conchita' Noriega;parents, Francisco and Maria Noriega; daughters, Yesenia and Yanira; sons, Franky, Saul and Savill; sister, “Mandina”; brothers, Armando and Rudy, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, 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 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Internment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ROYLSTON, Robert O., 70, died August 12, 1996. Husband of Edith M. Roylston; father of George R. (Joan) Roylston; grandfather of Laura and Angie Roylston; uncle of Cathy Cady; other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews also survive. He was a retired Superior Court Judge. Preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Judge Richard N. Roylston. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Dr. Richard Rowley officiating. Burial in TMP South Lawn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Richard N. Roylston Memorial Fund, c//o Arizona Arthritis Center, 1111 N. Cherry, Tucson, AZ 85721, Attn: Tamara Frisch. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
SANDY, Thelma, 86, of Tucson, died August 11, 1996. Survivors include: sister, Helen (Leonard) McNeil of Milton, Ontario Canada; great nephew, Bob Patton of St. Thomas, Ontario Canada. A resident of Tucson for 32 years from Bethany, Ontario Canada. Friends may call at Memorial Chapel//Catalina United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m to service time 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 1996 with Rev. Hal Cowart officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Catalina United Methodist Church or Tucson Association for the Blind. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SCOTT, Kay (Kaysie), passed into the Life Eternal on August 11, 1996. She was 71 years of age and, with her husband, Lee, had lived in Tucson since July, 1958. Their oldest daughter, Nancy, lives in Seattle and teaches Special Ed. Their youngest daughter, Sue, lives in Minneapolis, is in theater and radio, and was recently married. Their son, David, died in 1981 while a senior at the U of A. Kay's brother, John, lives in Naples, FL. Kay was loved and respected by many as she, in very special ways, blessed them with her love and support. A graduate of Northwestern University, Kay was an elementary school teacher in her early years. Stricken with rheumatoid arthritis at age 29, she continued to be active in volunteer activities through her church, the St. Mary's Auxiliary and (more recently) the Holy Family Care Center. For the past several years she also provided reading support with children through Drachman and Tolson Elementary Schools. For over 10 years Kay was a “patient instructor” at the U of A's College of Medicine, and for several years served as a unit leader with the League of Women Voters. She enjoyed people, flowers, color, music, prayer, news and the life and activities of her family and friends. Life's circumstances were not always easy for Kay, but she persisted and overcame' with a deep trust in the grace of our Lord! She looked forward to, and sought to help others prepare for, the Life Beyond. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 15, 3:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, (between Park and Tyndall at 4th St.). Memorial gifts in Kay Scott's name may be sent to the Tolson Elementary School P.T.A., c//o Dr. Ana Rivera, 1000 S. Greasewood, Tucson 85745, or to First United Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th, Tucson 85719. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway),
SEBALLOS, Mabel Louise, 54, of Oracle, AZ, died August 12, 1996. Wife of Johnnie of Oracle, AZ; mother of Christina (James L.) Gasmen, Annette (Walter M.) Nusz, both of Tucson and Johnnie M. (Maria) Seballos of Oracle, AZ; six grandchildren; sister of Elsie Hoyack of AZ, John Williams of AL and James Williams of Tucson, AZ; daughter of Wanda Williams; granddaughter of Margaret Hughs, both of Tucson. Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 8:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Mammoth, AZ, with visitation to follow. Funeral Mass at the Church Friday, August 16, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth, AZ. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
TAVAKOLI, Haj Ali. With the greatest sorrow I announce the passing of my beloved father, Mr. HAJ ALI TAVAKOLI on July 12, 1996 (Peace and blessing of Al-mighty God to his departed soul). He survived by his wife, Ashraf Al Sadat Shojaei; and five sons, Nasser, Khosrow, Mehdi, Javad and Mohammad. There will be a Memorial Service for his Fortieth Night, in Tucson, AZ, at 3660 N. Tanuri Dr. off River Rd, on Sunday, August 18, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to this service to comfort his soul. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by the families, Tavakoli, Jalali, Heydari, Shojaei, Zaree Zadeh, and other friends. Please call 795-7955 for directions.
BEEMAN, Clarence H., 83, of Coolidge, died August 9, 1996, at the Central Arizona Medical Center in Florence. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Coolidge; children, Robert (Ruby) of Morrisville, VT, Roland (Barbara) of Casa Grande, Patricia (Beeman) Morton of Arizona City, Richard Beeman of Yuma and Pamela (Beeman) (Larry) Droney of Morrisville, VT; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Faith (Wesley) Cieslak and Mark Nelson of Mesa; and two step grandchildren; brother, Earle Beeman of Loma Linda, CA; and sisters, Luella Gabree of Hartford, VT, Gladys Gary of Morrisville, Vt and numerous nieces and nephews. His first wife, Alice (Ayer) Beeman and brothers, Clinton and Harold and sister, Mildred Chase preceded him in death. Mr. Beeman was born April 28, 1913 in Hyde Park, VT. A retired masonry contractor, he relocated to Arizona in 1973. Memorial services will be at Coolidge United Methodist Church, 392 W. Roosevelt, Coolidge, Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will be at a later date at Christ Church United Methodist, Tucson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coolidge United Methodist Church. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
CALVANI, Montine Adeline, 84, of Tucson, died August 10, 1996. Survived by daughter, Pat (Rob) McWard of MO; son, Fred (Benita) McWenie of Phoenix; sisters, Georgie Pate and Annie Mathis of Tucson; brother, Rupert Pate of NM.; grandchildren, Bob and Nancy McWard, Mike, Chris and Matt McWenie; and three great-grandchildren. Montine was a member of PEO and Christ Church United Methodist. Services of Love and Remembrance will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft, with Rev. Paul Caseman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Arizona Cancer Research Center. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (327-6341).
CHICO, Georgina G., 78, of Tucson, died August 11, 1996. Mother of Guillermo (Eva) Guerrero, Enrique (Eva) Chico, Raquel Chico, Angela Chico, all of Mexico, Francisco (Ana) Guerrero, Juanita (Craig) Coker, both of Phoenix, AZ, Miquel Guerrero of Alaska, Georgina C. (Tommy) Aguirre of Tucson; 60 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; sister of Ignacia Somoza, Victoria Lopez, Elias Lopez and Chito Tautimer, all of Mexico. Funeral Services Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL with Rev. Leonardo Gastelum of the Door Christian Fellowship Church officiating. Burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, August 13, 1996 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
HUNT, Leslie W., 95, of Tucson, died Friday, August 9, 1996. She is survived by her sister, Nolye Rosser. Cryptside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at the Mausoleum of the Good Shepherd, East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
KAY, Dr. Morton, 80, long time resident of Tucson, died August 11, 1996. Dr. Kay devoted much of his time to community service, was member of Tucson Breakfast Lions Club. Dr. Kay received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry. As a captain in the U.S. Air Force, he was a pilot during WWII. Survived by son, Jeffrey S. (Deborah) Kay, M.D; daughters, Elaine Kay, R.N., and Naomi Kay; all of Tucson, six grandchildren; brother, Irv (Lu) Sigman of San Diego, CA. Predeceased by wife, Pauline ‘Pat' Kay on December 3, 1973. Services Tuesday noon EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Tucson Breakfast Lions Club, P.O. Box 12512, Tucson, 85703.
MALDONADO, Jesus L. Cancio, 91, died August 8, 1996. Mother of Maria Elena(Albert) Lee of CA and Oscar (Carmen) Cancio of Tucson; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Maldonado was an Arizona resident since 1924. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MALY, Kenneth A., 64, of Corona de Tucson, AZ, died on August 11, 1996. Survived by wife, Barbara Maly; children, Robert Maly and Michael Maly, both of Tucson; two granddaughters, Petrina Maly and Shai Maly; sisters, Dolly Stobbe of MI, Diane Gomez of FL; brother, James Maly of MI. Arrangements by Green Valley Mortuary and Memorial Gardens 520-625-7400.
ROBINSON, Madeleine Hale, born 1918, died August 9, 1996. Survived by her children, Daniel and Cecilia; and three grandchildren, Rosemary, Abigale and Faye. Services will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd, Saturday, August 17 at 2:30 p.m.
SANDY, Thelma, 86, of Tucson, died August 11, 1996. Survivors include: sister, Helen (Leonard) McNeil of Milton, Ontario Canada; great nephew, Bob Patton of St. Thomas, Ontario Canada. A resident of Tucson for 32 years from Bethany, Ontario Canada. Friends may call at Memorial Chapel//Catalina United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m to service time 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 1996 with Rev. Hal Cowart officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to Catalina United Methodist Church or Tucson Association for the Blind. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
