YUBETA, Maria Antonia S., 96, a 94 year resident of Tucson, passed away October 21, 1996. Born June 13, 1900 in Sonora, Mexico. Survived by her daughters, Sally Y. McQueen and Mary (Gilbert) Robles; sons, Luis (Carmen), Frank (Gloria), Joe (Yolanda), and Reyes Yubeta; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Luis Yubeta Sr. and son, John Yubeta. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 1996 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
ANDERSON, Elise E., 82, died Wednesday, October 16, 1996. Formerly of Reading, Kansas, she has resided the last three years in Tucson, AZ. The daughter of Viola and Frank E. Deister of Emporia, KS. She received a Master’s Degree from Kansas State Teachers College in 1938. During her long teaching career, she taught in many towns including Ness City, Alma, and Belphrie, KS, Telluride, CO, and Ellenwood, KS. After her marriage in 1949 she continued her career in the Lyon Co. area. She was active in democrat politics throughout her life, including a run for state representative. Also she loved writing and receiving letters. Many of her former students were her correspondents for all these years. She is survived by husband, S. Thomas; and sister, Mayetta McCorkle of Emporia, KS; two daughters, Elizabeth Burnham of Tucson, AZ and Carolyn Depew of Benton, KS; and two sons, Frank Anderson of Norman, OK and John Anderson of Coopersville, MI. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a sister Dorothea Ryerson. She has four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and dear cousins. Gifts in her memory may be sent to Sacred Heart Church in Emporia, KS, 66801 or St. Cyril’s School, 4725 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712 or Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, kind and loving attitude, and deep spiritual faith.
DAVISON, Dorothy, 79, passed away October 20, 1996. Survived by daughters, Sandra Teachout and Debra (Hal) Ashton; sons, Leo (Martha) and Reb (Vicki) Davison; grandchildren, Susie and John Teachout, Leisa (Corey) Aston-Reed, Ryan and Loren Ashton, Christopher and Kelle, Reb Jr. and Tayler Davison. Preceded in death by her husband John Reb Davison. Dorothy was a long time resident of Tucson and had been a telephone operator for Mountain Bell for over 25 years before retirement. Dorothy was a devoted mother and a loving, caring grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family. Friends may call Wednesday, October 23, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996 at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd.
HEATER, Herbert F. Tsgt. U.S.A.F. Ret., 79, died October 20, 1996. Survived by his wife, Marianne Heater; sons, Thomas H. Heater and Patrick G. Heater and his wife, Diana; daughters, Ann N. Spear and her husband Mark, Linda R. Wunderlin and her husband Rich; grandchildren, Gabriel and Blake Heater, Krystal and Desiree Wunderlin; brother, Thomas H. Heater; sisters, Ruth Lehman, Violet Dorsey and Peggy Long. Friends may call Wednesday, October 23, 1996 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996 with Pastor Larry Rice officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery with Military Honors by Davis Monthan Air Force Base.
JACKLEY, Leo B. 'Bud', 82, of Tucson, AZ, Died peacefully in his home October 10, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife, Grace, he is survived by his son, Tom (Debbi) of Tucson; two sisters, Alice Flynn of Rock Falls, IL and Vera Marietta of St. Charles, MI; two brothers, John Jackley and Harold Jackley, both of Rock Falls, IL; and nieces and nephews. Born in Malcoma, MN, 'Bud' was raised in Rock Falls, IL, moving to Tucson in 1948. He was employed by Converse Beauty and Barber Supply for over 25 years, receiving many sales awards before retiring in 1976. He was a life member of BPO Elks No. 385. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., Tucson with later internment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sterling, IL. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
LEVESQUE, Douglas B., 35, of Tucson, died October 20, 1996. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Levesque of Sierra Vista, AZ; father of Brian N., Joshua M. and Robert R. Levesque of Tucson; brother of Raymond W. Levesque, Jr. of Sierra Vista, Gregory D.Levesque of Tucson, Linda D. Sedillos of Sierra Vista and William D. Levesque of Raleigh, NC; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Duane O. Coles of Sierra Vista. Funeral Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL Tuesday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Tuesday 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
PACK, Carol Lee M., 56, died October 19, 1996. Loving wife of Richard Pack; loving mother of Michael (Joanne) Springer of Tucson; loving daughter of Doris (Raymond) Rahn of Tucson; loving grandmother of Tanya and Amanda. She was a very loving and a very giving person. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with Father Robert Tamminga officiating. Friends may call from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations to Homeless and Battled Women and Children or the Humane Society in her name would be appreciated.
PONTICEL, Margaret Hicks, 89, went to be with the Lord October 19, 1996. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Gaeton Ponticel; and children, Flora Grasak, Verner Ponticel, Carol Alimena and Joanne Guyaux. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. It was written that she was an amazing woman. Her family, relatives, and friends will remember her with love and affection as an Amazing Woman. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ponticel will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338, with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday.
SCHAEFF, Merle B., 83, of Tucson, died October 20, 1996. Services are pending. Please call 888-7470 for service times. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
TIBBLE, Marion F., 89, died October 20, 1996. Aunt of Mary Andrea Murdock, Dr. Dennis Moore Tibble and Robert Jay Tibble. She was a member of the Amphitheater Bible Church. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at Amphitheater Bible Church, 226 W. Prince Rd., with Pastor Tom Savage officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WILKES, Jerry W., 53, of Tucson, died October 19, 1996. Survivors include parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo L. Wilkes of Tucson; brother, Robert Wilkes of Tucson; sisters, Beverly (Mike) Hoffman of Tucson; Kay Petty of Tucson; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., October 22, 1996. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 11:00 a.m. on October 23, 1996 with Pastor Mike Molina officiating. Burial will follow at TMP South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BIRDWELL, Maj. Fred Leo, USAF, ret., 74 of Tucson, died Sunday, October 20, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Birdwell; daughter, Rae (Norman) Souba; loving companion, Leila Yeoman; and her children, Michael (Dianna) Yeoman, Keith 'Skip' Yeoman; sister, Helen Reilly; grandchildren, Patrick, Robert, Joann, Suzanne, Diane, Leanne, Jeremy, Lindsey, Clifford, Jennifer; two great granddaughters, two nieces; one nephew; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Birdwell was a US Air Force pilot during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 36, VFW Post 4903, the Retired Officer’s Association, Davis-Monthan Officers Club and Cholla Bay Sportsman Club. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friends may call at the Mortuary on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Private Interment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BUBEN, Kathryn D. (Kay), passed away on Friday, October 18, 1996 at 5:35 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson, AZ, following a long fight against bronchial asthma. She had just turned 74 years old on Tuesday, October 15, 1996. And was nine months away from celebrating her 50th Wedding Anniversary with her husband, Peter Buben. Kay was an Educator who taught in the Tucson Public School system for over 30 years. For most of that time she taught the 2nd grade, and would joke, that 'I never graduated from the 2nd grade.' Kay had a profound influence over the hundreds of students that she taught. Early in her teaching career when she taught at Sam Hughes School, she had a very special student named Deny DeConcini. Deny later went to become U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini. Kay is survived by her beloved husband, Peter Buben; her brother, Ray Wilson and her three children, Norman, Dwight and Pam. She had seven grandchildren, Eric, Adam, Andy, Natalie, Aaron, Rene, and Ryan. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 22nd 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ. Funeral Services will be held October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ.
CATANESE, Lucille F., 89 of Tucson, passed away October 19, 1996. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Anthony) Cacioppo; granddaughters, Carol (Bill) Brewer, Nancy (John) Bonner; two great grandsons, Jim and Tony; brother, Carl Frisina; sisters, Jean McGlynn, Grace Azara, Mae Dytko. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. Tuesday, October 22 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Holy Hope Cemetery, Wednesday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Northern Ave. at Magee.
CHASE, Gladys A., of Tucson, died Saturday, October 19, 1996 in El Dorado Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zenas Chase. Survived by her nieces Carol Hooper of Michigan and Marjorie Wheaton of CA. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Pastor Christiana Heyde officiating. Visitation on Monday, October 21, 1996 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Port Huron, Michigan.
COHEN, Eve P., 81 of Tucson, died October 19, 1996. Survived by daughter, Darcie (Don Hughes) Fohrman of CA; son, Mitchell (JoAnn) of FL; sister, Ann Kwait Schwartz of OH; brother, Joseph Perll of MO; grandchildren, Kelly, Toni and Zack. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd. Interment will be in Hollywood, FL. Family requests Memorial contributions be made to Handmaker Hospice, 5100 E. Grant Rd., Tucson AZ 85712. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341)
HICKS, Glenn B., age 97, died October 19, 1996. Born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota and spent his early years in Winona, Minnesota. Saw action in two major offenses in France during WWI. Attended the University of Minnesota and worked many years in Minnesota and Illinois as an executive with Montgomery Wards. Retired and moved to Tucson in 1976 to enjoy the Arizona sun, golf, and his Tucson offspring. He is survived by sons, James E. Hicks and Glenn B. Hicks Jr. (Barbara) of Tucson; daughter, Barbara H. Scott of Wauwatosa, WI; grandchildren, Glenn B. Hicks III (Sally) of Tucson, Deborah H. Jones (Wayne) of Tucson, Ceil Duclon (Gary) of Wauwatosa, WI; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Christopher, Jessica, Victoria and Lindsey; great-great grandchild, Zachery. Services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, Minnesota. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LLOYD, Maj. Robert York, USAF, ret., 62 of Tucson, lost his valiant fight against cancer on Friday, October 18, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Richard Lloyd, Diane Lloyd, Kenneth Lloyd; step-daughter, Samantha Laskey; grandsons, Chaz Lloyd, Eric Mayes; brother, William Lloyd. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Chapel #2. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to the Arizona Cancer Center, Univ. of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson 85775-2402. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS CEMETERY.
MOLINA, Carmen M., 71, died October 18, 1996. Mother of Joe M. (Becky) Molina, Mary Miranda, both of Tucson and Tony (Sheri) Molina of Tempe, AZ. Grandmother of Vanessa, Joe, Melissa and Ashley. Great-grandmother of Michael and Miranda. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe M. Molina Sr. Mrs. Molina was very devoted to her family and will be sadly missed. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 21, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. with Msgr. Thomas Cahalane officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 21, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
