STEWART, Donovan 'Don', born March 5, 1903, died October 26, 1996. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Blanche and daughters, Sandy Karolczyk and Nancy Belian (Charles); eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Don was one of the six original foundation members changing Arizona State Teachers College to Arizona State University. The foundation also brought public television to AZ. He was instrumental in developing the Dairy Industry in AZ as a livestock loan officer of the First National Bank. He was an Arizona State Representative for ten years and a life long member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge. Date pending for Memorial Service. Memorial donations to Square & Compass Children’s Clinic, 2600 N. Wyatt, Tucson, 85712.
WRIGHT, Lester “Jerry' F., 80, died October 25, 1996. Survived by his wife Hazel Wright; children, Allan, Ira (Lisa), Rick and Pat (Leslie) Wright, Rosetta (Arlan) Wentzel, Donna (Roger) Shelton, Cheryl (Ed) Gallick, Wendy (Bob) Smith, Jane (Lavone) Thompson and Shirley Nanos. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29. Dr. John Watson of Desert Foothills Baptist Church officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
DeCIANCIO, Vincent J., passed away October 24, 1996. Vincent, born December 11, 1908 in Pittsburgh, lived most of his life in Sharon, PA. He resided in Tucson from 1950-1973 where he retired from Hughes Aircraft. He returned to Tucson in 1995 to be with his son and grandchildren, who were blessed to share in the final year of his life. Vincent was preceded in death by Columbia, his wife of 62 years, and is survived by his loving son, James V. (Mary Kate); and grandchildren, Douglas (Beth), James M. (Bernice), Joel (Katie Viljak) and Janet (Bruce) Herman. He is also survived by sister, Frances Coletta; and brothers, Alex and John, all of PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Vincent was a kind and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his love, wit and wisdom will remain always in the hearts of his family and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with visitation at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Richard F. Rowley, retired minister of Northminster Presbyterian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Southern Arizona Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4330 N. Campbell Ave. Suite #256, Tucson, AZ 85718.
FUNK, Ronald E., passed away on October 22, 1996. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Funk; He is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Don) Harders and Bonnie (Wes) Helzer; and six grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 28, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Visitation will also be held at South Lawn on Sunday, October 27, 1996 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
HALL, Mildred (nee Nute), 96, died October 23, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by daughter, Elaine (Glenn) Ford of Tucson; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Lester A. Hall and son, Kenneth L. Hall. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
KING, James V., 75, died October 24, 1996. Survived by his wife, Mildred King; daughter, Michelle Ann King; sister, Elizabeth Eller. James served his country for over 38 years, the last 20 years before his retirement in 1987 had been spent with the Civil Service, Strategic Communication Command at Ft. Huachuca Army Base. Graveside Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
MALBON, John, 80, died October 24, 1996. Survived by his wife, Ruth Malbon; daughters, Paula Sims and Iris Harpster; son, John P. Malbon Sr.; sister, Rose Price; brother, George Malbon; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; Friends may call Sunday, October 27, 1996 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m., October 28, 1996. Burial tofollow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MURCHISON, Ross P., 50, went to be with the Lord October 24, 1996. Born November 18, 1945, in Joliet, Ill. He was a Tucson resident for 23 years. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was associated with Pop Warner Football (Scorpions) for many years. He is survived by his mother, June E. Murchison; father, John A.Murchison; brothers, Richard L., John A., Robert K. (Angie) and Bruce P. (Priscilla) Murchison; sister, Cindy J. Murchison and many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. He was loved by many. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 27, 1996 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 28, 1996 at HEATHER MORTUARY, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements By HEATHER MORTUARY.
ROLD, Milford David, 79, died October 25, 1996. Husband of Helen Rold for 47 years; father of William Rold of NYC, NY; brother of Alice Bradshaw of Idagrove, Iowa, Hazel Birks of Englewood, CO and Ruth Linklater of Cincinnati, OH. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and recipient of Bronze Star. He was an avid golfer, bridge player, pool and shuffle board player. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 1996 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, with Father Richard Kingsley officiating. following Services there will be a reception at 11:30 a.m. at Far Horizons Trailer Village, 555 N. Pantano Rd. Community rooms A and B. Donations to Shelby County Health Foundation, P.O. Box 29 Harlan, Iowa, 51537 would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BARCHFIELD, Winifred C., 83, died Friday, October 18, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Carl Frederic. She was born on June 6, 1913 in East Orange, NJ, the daughter of Herbert Henshaw Christophersen and Jessie Heywood Christophersen. After graduating from East Orange High School, she attended Traphagen Institute and The Parsons School of Design. She worked as a designer of children’s clothing in New York City for several years. On October 2, 1936 she married Carl Barchfield at Christ Church in East Orange, NJ. Mrs. Barchfield is survived by her children, Nancy B. (Edwin) Kay of Tucson, Elizabeth B. (David) Lutton of Manhattan Beach, CA, Carl F. (Sherry) Barchfield of Lighthouse Point, FL, and Richard D. Barchfield of Tucson; grandchildren, Emily Kay of San Diego, CA, Gregory Kay of Tucson, Christine L. (David) Foster of New York City, Matthew Lutton of Manhattan Beach, CA, Amanda Barchfield of Lighthouse Point, FL, Jennifer and Vanessa Barchfield of Tucson; and step-granddaughter, Kimberlee Felton-Evans of Houston. Private services and inurnment were held on October 22, 1996 in Tucson.
CHASE, Robert L., 58, of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996 in Veterans Hospital. He was born September 3, 1938 in Dokalb, Illinois. The son of Robert and Lavenia (Harris) Chase. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Chase of Tucson, AZ; two children, daughter, Brenda A. Chase of Tucson, AZ and son, Wayne L. Chase and his wife, Lisa of Willcox, AZ; plus two grandchildren, Talbert and Travis Chase; two sisters, Patricia and Marjorie both of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, 1996 at the South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson, AZ.
DIBBELL, Robert A., Col. USAF, Ret., died Thursday, October 17, 1996 in El Dorado Hospital. Beloved husband of Betty Dibbell, devoted father of Barbara A. Montgomery of CA, Leslie Susan, John (Kay) of WA.Cherished grandfather of Thomas Robert Alexander Montgomery, Emily Rose Montgomery and Antonia Louise Montgomery and David Christian (Gelu) Kay. Dear brother of Charles M. Dibbell of PA. Preceded in death by his son, Robert Alexander (Chipper) Dibbell. Mr. Dibbell proudly served in the United States Air Force for 31 years before retiring as a full Colonel. He saw action in WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He also served with the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, a pilot, squadron leader, detachment commander with the Dept. of Defense of the Pentagon. After his retirement he remained active at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base by serving as a volunteer in many different capacities. A Funeral Service was held in Chapel 1 at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Visitation was also held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in the Chapel Annex from 11:00 a.m. until service time. BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway are in charge of the arrangements.
DISHON, James Omar, 80, of Green Valley, died October 22, 1996. Loving father of children, Susan Secrest of Phoenix, Mary Beth Taylor of FL, James S. Dishon of Tucson. Also survived by stepchildren, Robert Mason of TX, William Mason of GA, Mary Kelley of Tucson; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and other loving family members. Mr. Dishon, born in Logan, Iowa, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star and worked for REA Express for 37 years. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 26, 1996, 1:00 p.m., Pueblo Estates Recreation Center, Green Valley, AZ.
ENRIQUEZ, Maria L., 58, of Tucson, passed away October 24, 1996. Survived by husband, Francisco Enriquez; mother, Nellie Lauterio; son, Enrique (Marisa) Enriquez; grandsons, Enrique Jr, Manuel and Gabriel Enriquez. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 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 on Monday, October 28, 1996 at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FLORES, Gregory F. Sr., 38, of Tucson, died October 19, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; children, Floyd, Eric, Gregory Jr, Derek, Nathaniel; his mother, Sarafina; brothers and sisters. Gregory served with the U.S. Marines. He was employed by Catalina Heights Nursery for six years. Wake Services at St. Clare Catholic Church, Anegam Village Friday, October 25, 1996 with mass at 6:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be at Anegam Cemetery, 6:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 1996. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
KINNEY, James C. USAF Ret., 77, died in Tucson, October 22, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Martha; two daughters, Sibylle Carlson and Jane Larrabee; and his brothers family, Alfred, and Joan Kinney of Yuba City, CA; one niece, one nephew, three grandchildren and three grand nephews also survive. Gathering of friends 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.Saturday, October 26, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Crusaders, P.O. Box 31586 Tucson, AZ 85751 in memory of James C. Kinney.
LARGE, Leonard Barclay, 86, died October 23, 1996. Husband of Maria; father of Randolph Large of ID and Ronald Large of CA; brother of John of FL; five grandchildren and nephews in Phoenix also survive. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. with Father Charles Knapp officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MAGHRABI, Jacqueline, 66, died October 23, 1996. Wife of Alfred Maghrabi of Tucson; mother of Nagi (Suzi) Maghrabi of Tucson and Jocelyne (Russell) Gum of Tucson; sister of Simone Magray of Long Beach, CA and Claudine Karalli of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; sister-in-law of Josephine Brace of Long Beach, CA; cousin of Alice, Andree, Rene Salhani all of Paris; aunt of Allan Magray of CA; grandmother of Christian and KC; Funeral Mass-Rosary 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 1996 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd, with Father Todd O’Leary officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 would be appreciated.
BECKER, Minnie Wiencrot, of Tucson, passed away October 22, 1996. She was preceded in death by Joseph David Wiencrot and Dr. Albert Becker. Born in New York City, she later resided in Stamford, CT, Bal Harbor, FL and Tucson. She was a business woman, President of the Hebrew Ladies Educational League, dedicated volunteer for American Red Cross and Stamford Hospital. She was honored as Tucson’s Woman of Valor Brandeis National Woman’s Committee as well as an artist and crafts person. She leaves children, Rhoda (Dr. Maerit) Kallet of Tucson, Bernice 'Neeci' (Dr. Arnold) Goldenberg of West Hartford, CT; stepson, Dr. David (Lois) Becker of NYC, NY; grandchildren, Gail (Gary) Tasky, Andrew (Diane) Kallet, John (Debra) Goldenberg, Emily (Adam) Weiss; step-grandchildren, Dan (Martha) Becker, Sue Becker; great-grandchildren, Rachel and Naomi Tasky, Sally Kallet, Zachary Goldenberg; step-great-grandchildren, Lila, Naomi, Zoe and Jesse Becker; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be October 25, at Agudath Shalom Cemetery, Stamford, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2525 N. Tucson Blvd., (327-6341).
CINQUEMANI, Martin E., 78, died October 22, 1996. Brother of Peter (Faye) Cinquemani of Tucson and Phil Cinquemani of NY; many nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of the American Legion Post #36, Paralyzed Veterans of America, life member of DAV. He was 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and S/Sgt in the US Army. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 25 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with Father Robert Tamminga officiating. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery with full military honors by Ft. Huachuca Post Honor Guard. Rosary and Chalice Service 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
