BROCHU, Bernice Roberta. Born September 22, 1926 in Jacksboro, Tex., where she spent her younger years, passed away January 31, 1997. She leaves her mother, Susie Moyer of Archer City, Tex.; a step- sister, Kay Ellen Streisel of Parma, Ohio; several aunts and cousins of Jacksboro, Tex.; her husband, Henry D. of Tucson; son, David C. and daughter-in-law, Jo Dee and their children, Benjamin, Amy and Joseph, all of Tucson; a daughter, Pamela S. Brochu of Austin, Tex. and her son, Lt. John D. Breuker of Alaska and her daughter, Angela S. Breuker of Ft. Collins, CO. She worked 23 years for Dr. William E. Brownlee and retired from El Dorado Hospital where she worked as an RN. She belonged to the Flying Samaritans for a short time. She was a very caring and generous person and dearly loved her grandchildren. They were the sunshine of her life. She will be sorely missed by family and friends. As per her wishes there will be no services held. She wished to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to may make donations to North West Cancer Center, 1845 W. Orange Grove Rd.- Bldg. 2, Desert Life Hospice or an organization of their choice.
CARRILLO, Victoria Jayme 'Vicky' 90, died January 19, 1997. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria-Elsa and Bill Bogulas; her beloved grandchildren, Layne Bogulas, Stephanie Slade, Kellie and Alan Roberts and her great-grandchildren, Jason, Rebekah, Micah, Lucas and Tyler. Also her sister, Molly Almond of Calif.; her dear friend, Bea Armijo and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred L. Carrillo; sister, Lilly Peralta and her brothers, Rupert and Louis Jayme. She graduated from Tucson High School in 1926 and attended the Univ. of Arizona after her retirement. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at S.S. Peter and Paul Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southern Ariz. Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4330 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 256, Tucson, Ariz. 85718. Arrangements by CARRILLO TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
EMBRY, Crandell C., of Tucson, died on January 24, 1997 after a three-year illness. He is survived by his brother, Dennis D. Embry of Tucson. Crandell Embry, whose first name was from his great-grandmother’s maiden name, was born on March 4, 1938 in Great Bend, KS as the first child of H. Herbert 'Herb' Embry and Ruth E. Embry (Gregory). He was graduated from Central High in Phoenix in 1956, and attended Arizona State University. He joined the Army Reserves, became a drill instructor and married Wanita Fuchs in 1961. They divorced 10 years later. Crandell aspired always to be an industrial designer, which showed in the things he made as a child and his schooling later at the University of Kansas. In the late 1960s, he returned to Great Bend, KS where he started leather goods store featuring items he made. After a period of hard times, he took up his father’s profession, photography and found considerable satisfaction and success with his talent until chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder forced him into medical disability in 1993. He worked with zest for United Church Directors and later Olin Mills where he was asked to pilot that company’s switch to electronic cameras. He lived in Kansas City, MO and last in San Antonio, TX prior to his move to Tucson. He was a master of children’s photography. Throughout his life, he was quick to befriend the most down trodden people–a trait that created problems for him yet also brought much joy to many he touched. In the last year of his life, he showed pluck, courage and much humor facing life that required attention to breathe. This past Christmas time, he took special pains to connect with the people who loved him and knew him, opening his heart and soul to the transition he knew was coming. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church on February 7, 1997 at 4:00 p.m., River at Swan Rd. Memorial donations may be made to the Youth Tobacco Prevention Fund being set up at St. Francis to reward young people who do not smoke–a plan Crandell Embry did with his younger brother.
ESKOZ, Alex, 88, passed away January 28, 1997. Resident of Chicago, IL for 85 years before moving to Tucson three years ago. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Adelle (nee Shamberg) Eskoz; daughter, Janice Dullard. Alex was with the 1st National Bank of IL. in the credit service for many years. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m.Monday, February 3, 1997 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, Arizona 85712. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
MITCHELL, Catherine O., passed peacefully at home in the late morning of January 24, 1997. Born June 30, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Mitchell. She is survived by her children, Barbara Mitchell Boyar, Lynne Toepter, Scott Mitchell; her grandchildren, Jason Mitchell, Alexis and Asia Davis Jackson and George Boyar and her siblings, Billy Perry, Bert Cooper and Natalie Loomis. Memorial donations can be made to the Community Food Bank, 3003 S. CC Road Tucson, AZ 85713. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 881-0338.
VALENCIA, Maria B., age 78, a 18 year resident of Tucson, passed away January 28, 1997. Born August 15, 1918 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2nd, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, and Monday, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Augustine Cathedral. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
WIRSCHING, Hugh J., 90, died January 31, 1997. Survived by his wife, Alice; son, Paul H. (Jeanne C.) Wirsching; grandchildren, Paul H. Jr., Susan (Donald) Dempski, Patricia (Michael) Gipson and Catherine (Mark) Roberts; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Angela, Christopher and Shaina Dempski, Michael and Andrew Gipson, Katherine Elizabeth, William (Jack) Roberts. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 1997 with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BOYD, JR., Chelton Allen Boyd, Born April 10, 1914 in Long Mott, TX, died January 29, 1997 in Tucson, at home with his family. He is survived by Martha, his wife of 55 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bob Berry; his grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Frank Boyd Berry and Jenny Providence and many members of his large extended family. As a Brakeman-Conductor on S.P. Railroad 1936 to 1977, he was known to his friends as 'Shorty'. Chelton recently received recognition as a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #4. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, active in the make-up department. He also belonged to the Sabbar Shrine and worked with the ritualistic divan. Chelton was known by hundreds of little leaguers as he served as official score keeper of Old Pueblo Little League, Major League Division for 15 years. Chelton will be remembered for his loving devotion to his family, his sense of humor, his friendliness, his love of story telling and his continued interest in community youth. Graveside Service, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997 at T.M.P. South Lawn, with Tucson Lodge #4 F and A.M. officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DUCKETT, William 'Bill' Francis. Born February 4, 1926 and died at home January 28, 1997. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecelia Duckett; wife, Marilyn Ann; brother, Gene and sister, Mary Della. Survived by brothers, Francis and Bernard; three children, Diane Bakker of Marana, AZ, David Duckett of Ft. Dodge, IO and Deborah Van Ornum of Ft. Dodge, IO; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Former Tucson resident, employed at Lear Jet from 1978 to 1983 and owned a rod iron business in Tucson. Services at Gunderson Funeral Home, Ft. Dodge, IO, Saturday, February 1, 1997.
FUCHS, M.D., Morton, 73, of Tucson, died January 29, 1997. Survived by wife, Harriet M. Fuchs; mother-in-law, Estelle Kissileff of Tucson; children, Robyn Louise (Kenny) Martin of State College, PA, Michael Ian (Paula) Fuchs, M.D. of Tucson, Lyn Nancy (Steve) Umles of Irvine, CA; and John David Fuchs of Costa Mesa, CA; sister, Irene Singer of Philadelphia, PA; and grandchildren, Matt, Ronni and Sam Umles, Colin, Sean, Seth and Emilia Martin, Harrison and Natalie Fuchs; nephew, Stephen J. Greenberg of Las Vegas, NV. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth Meinhardt Fuchs and Charles Fuchs, and sister, Elaine Fuchs Greenberg. Dr. Fuchs was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and was a graduate of Overbrook High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII and was a B-24 bomber pilot. He returned home to attend St. Joseph College in Philadelphia and was first in his class; he then graduated from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital in 1952 first in his class and he was a charter member of Hahnemann Medical College’s Chapter of the National AOA (Honor Society.) He served his Medical Internship and Residency from 1952-1956 at Hahnemann. He began his private practice in Internal Medicine in 1956 and was boarded in Internal Medicine in 1959. In addition, he maintained the position of Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital from 1956-1971. During that time, he published numerous articles and texts and was an internationally known authority on Hypertension and Edema. He moved to Tucson in 1969 and had his private practice in Internal Medicine until 1994. From 1972 until his death, he served as the Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program of Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program. He was a Fellow in the American College of Physicians since 1972 and served as Governor of the Arizona Chapter from 1994 until his death. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the Arizona Medical Association and the Pima County Medical Society and served as President in 1981. He was on the Board of Directors of MICA from 1985 – 1996 and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Tucson Medical Center in 1978. Services Friday, 11:00 a.m., Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd., with Rabbi Jeffrey Ronald, Rabbi Albert T. Bilgray and Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Morton Fuchs, M.D., F.A.C.P., to the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians Education Fund, c/o THMEP, P.O. Box 42195, Tucson, AZ 85733. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, patients and peers. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
FULLER, Florence, 43, of Tucson, died on January 18, 1997. She is survived by husband, Lawrence of Tucson; daughter, Brenda; mother, Rose Stigler of PA; brother, Sidney Rosmarin; daughter-in-law of Edie and Ed Fuller of Tucson; and numerous extended family. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 1997 at the Jewish Community Center (River at Dodge Blvd.) with Rabbi Tom Louchheim officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Message of Hope Fund, c/o Jewish Community Relations Council of the Tucson Hebrew Academy. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
GEFROH, Jacob James, 76, died January 29, 1997. Husband of Mildred Gefroh of Tucson; brother of Harold Gefroh of Council Bluffs, IO, Joe Gefroh of Spooner, WI, Pauline Bertsch of Webster, ND and Bernice Moffat of Saint Paul, MN. Cryptside Service, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Our Lady Of The Desert Mausoleum, with Father Larry Kesper officiating. Mr. Gefroh was a retired US Airforce Veteran. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JACOBS, Violet Virginia. October 18, 1917 – January 14, 1997. Survived by daughters, Renee Poindexter of Portland, Oregon and Joyce Belonga of St. Ignace, Michigan; step-children, Douglas Jacobs of Twin Peaks, California and Susan Jacobs of Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren, Lindsay and Aaron Belonga and Zachary and Lucas Jacobs. Preceded in death by her husband, James Jacobs and her mother, Ella Shuff. After graduating from Devilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio, Violet worked for Toledo Scale, and Jim White Chevrolet. She retired from Sears and Roebuck after 20 years in the service center contract division. Violet was married to Richard Poindexter for 30 years. She married James Jacobs in 1983 and they retired to Tucson, AZ in 1990.Violet was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, February 2nd at 8665 E. Speedway at the Clubhouse of the Glenbrook Apartments. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association.
JAMISON, Gus, age 78, of Tucson, passed January 26, 1997. Survived by wife, Ella Jamison, Tucson; children, Carol Ann Harris, Annette White, Reba Jamison, Rufus Jamison, Roxie Jamison, and Sharon Jamison, all of Tucson; sisters, Charlotte Rogers and Ida B. Lewis, of CA; uncle, Sam Carr, CA; 13 grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, February 3, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with Rev. D. Grady Scott officiating. Interment to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, February 2, 1997, from 5:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
KELLOW, William A., passed away on Monday, January 27, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Born in Lansford, PA on November 11, 1913. He was the son of J. Edgar Kellow and Alice (Snyder) Kellow of Summit Hill and Lansford. He was employed by Baldwin Locomotive Works of Eddystone, PA most of his life and was married to Gretchen (Druckenmiller) Kellow of Tucson, AZ. He was a 50 year member of Panther Valley Lodge #677 of Lansford, PA. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen; his daughters, Margo Evans of Tucson, Melissa Kellow of Phoenix, AZ and two grandchildren, Bryn Evans of Tucson and Rhian Evans of Phoenix. A Memorial Service will be held at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. on Monday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. Friends are invited to call. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, PA at the family's convenience. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MAFFEO, Helen Anne, 75, of Tucson, died January 28, 1997. Survivors include husband, Michael Maffeo; son, James (Amy) Dominick Maffeo; grandson, Michael Robert Maffeo, all of Tucson; sister, Eileen (Robert) Wood, of Elkhart, IN; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Maffeo was a long time volunteer at El Dorado Hospital. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Friday, January 31, 1997, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass services will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Saturday, February 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or your favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MUNDAY, Wanda, 81, of Benson, AZ, passed away January 29, 1997. Survived by husband, Perry C. Munday; sons, Jim (Marlene) Munday and William (Maxine) Munday, both of Tucson; brothers, Al Palzewski and Joe (Joyce) Palzewski, both of Flint, MI; grandchildren, nieces and Nephews. At her request, there will be no funeral services at this time. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Quiburi Mission Nursing Home, Benson, AZ. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
NICOLL, Viola, 78, of Tucson passed away January 29, 1997 at St. Joseph’s Hospice. Born August 25, 1918 in Oklahoma. Survived by three daughters, Sherry Rickards, Jean (Christopher) Ilderton, and Lauren (John) Swerdlove; ten grandchildren, Becky (Bruce) Weber, Walter (Stella) Rudd, Jr., Kevin (Becky) Rudd, Ben Rudd, Christopher (Debbi) Cole, Andrea Molk, Mark Cole, Amy (Jim Garrett) Cole, Allison (Tony Morris) Cole, Michael Cole; six great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Breeden, NM; numerous nieces and nephews. Viola has been a Tucson resident since 1945. Her family invites all who knew and loved her to join us in a celebration of her life on Sunday, February 2, 1997 with an open house from noon to include a short remembrance service at 2:00 p.m. at the family home at 5457 E. Linden. A very special Thank You to all at St. Joseph’s Hospital who gave mother such compassionate care.
RUSSELL, Marjorie Ann, 72 years old, died Tuesday, January 28, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by her husband, Thomas Russell of Tucson; three daughters, Claudia Russell of Greensboro, NC, Marlene Sue Walsh of Pittsboro, NC, Debra Conway of Dallas, TX; sister, Jean Pickett of Salt Lake City, UT; five grandsons. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
