GUM, Wilma Gibson, 95, of Tucson, went home to be with the Lord, January 8, 1997. Survivors include her son, Robert G. Gum (Kathryn) of Marshall, MO; daughters, Ada V. Knuth (Jean) of Casa Grande, AZ, and Carolyn H. Hathaway (James) of Nogales and Tucson, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Maysel Deitz of Paden City, WV. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter 'Billie'; husband, Robert B. Gum; brothers, Julian and Peter Gibson; infant granddaughter, Paula D. Herrington; grandson, James W. Gum; daughter, Catherine G. McCord; and sister, Beryl G. Menear. Wilma was born in Elmira, WV, July 8, 1901, the eldest of three daughters of Samuel H. and Ada Hall Gibson. She graduated from Glenville State College (then Normal School) in WV, and taught in several small country schools in central WV. She and her children followed her ill husband to Tucson in 1943, where he passed away two years later. In Tucson, she supported her family by working as a nurse’s aide at St. Mary’s Hospital. She remained employed in the nursing field until her retirement at age 75. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, January 14, at 2:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY AND CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
JEWELL, Steven P., 71, was born in Buffalo, NY on July 10, 1925 and passed away on December 31, 1996. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Diana (Fran) Klensin, Barry (Sandi) Jewell and Robert Jewell; grandchildren, Chandra (Jake) Pennington, Marilyn Klensin, Michael Klensin and Kylin Jewell; great-grandchild, Leanna Pennington. Steven was a veteran of WWII and a member of Elks Lodge #385. He brought his family to Tucson in 1961 and built his own business, Jewell Enterprise. He also bred thoroughbred horses and raced them throughout the Southwest. He will be lovingly remembered for his devotion to family. He will be missed by all. Memorial Service, Sunday, January 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Military Honors by Ft. Huachuca Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arizona Elks Major Projects, P.O. Box 36570, Tucson, AZ 85740.
LINKS, Agnes V., passed away January 6, 1997. Born in Henning, Minnesota on August 28, 1900. Survived by one sister, Esther Halvorson; nieces, nephews, grand, great, great-great grandnieces and nephews; and many friends.
MARTIN, Gilman Jr., 54, died January 8, 1997. Son of Frances Martin of Tucson; brother of Gail (Lionel) Montana of Tucson; four nieces one nephew and several grandnieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Service, 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Father Roland Bedard officiating. Interment of cremains to take place in Lewiston, MN.
MYERS, Alexandra Hamilton. Alexandra Hamilton Farley, age 81, of Tucson, died Sunday, January 5, 1997. She is survived by two sons, Michael Hamilton Myers and Richard Anthony Myers; five grandchildren, Jonathan Michael Myers, Joshua Graham Myers, Zachary Hamilton Myers, Jacob Tangen Myers and Wendy Myers; one great-grandchild, Alyssa Myers. She was a Godly woman who lived as she died, peacefully, in her sleep. She was a patient, tolerant, generous, giving and loving human being. Alexandra was a person who never said an unkind word about anyone. She became within herself a light in a world of darkness; always radiating positive and loving thoughts, ever helping to sow more seeds of right thought in the world wherein she lived, and always demonstrating the three qualities of faith, hope and love. Faith and hope grew strong within her to the point where she developed a love for people, which illumined her heart and life, as well as her countenance, a light what went forth to others through her mind, through her emotions, her speech and her every action. Love transformed her life, removing all that was ugly and unwanted. While on this earth, she learned the spiritual qualities of discernment and discrimination and she was clothed with humility. She lived truly, to express truth in thought and word and deed. In her last days here on earth she lived in a tranquil state and at last was able to see the vision and hear the voice of God. She loved her family and friends who will all miss her, but know that there is no death, and there need never be separation even though Alexandra’s spirit has quit her physical body for another world! She has now entered the dawn of cosmic consciousness where her soul has broken its bounds with the physical and has become united with Christ and the Universal Mind. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., (at Magee), from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 1997. Services officiated by Reverend Gary Shrader will start at 5:00 p.m. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada.
BARKER, Ramona, 67, died January 8, 1997. Mother of Sandra Marble of New York; sister of Rafaela Allen, Robert Barker and Jaime Barker all of Tucson and Flora Rider of Georgia; daughter of Guadalupe Barker of Tucson and the late Newton Wade Barker; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 10 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11 at St. Frances De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Entombment in Holy Hope Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated Friends may call from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 10, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BUONAVOLONTA, Nicholas Anthony, 2, of Tucson, AZ, died January 7, 1997. Survived by beloved parents, James A. and Yvanne T. Buonavolonta; paternal grandparents, James and Mary Buona; maternal grandparents, Ron Nelson and Marie Sarkiss Nelson; paternal great-grandmothers, Adeline Malizia and Stella Buonavolonta; uncles, John (Dana) Buona and Van Sarkiss; and numerous relatives. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Thursday, January 9, 1997 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 1997, with burial following. Memorial donations may be made to Gary Zamora Ministries, 1085 W. El Toro, Sahuarita, AZ 85629, in memory of Nicholas Buonavolonta. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CARRASCO, Manuel A., 85, of Tucson, passed away January 6, 1997. Preceded in death by brothers, Joe, Alphonso, Rafael, Francisco and adopted brother, Danny. Survived by wife, Irene; children, Terry Naughton and Juan Noriega and five generations of grandchildren; sister, Helen; sisters-in-law, Mary and Julia; nieces, Carmen, Marissa, Nellie, Pauline and Anna; nephews, Duane and Alphonso. Mr. Carrasco was a veteran of the second World War and was a 50 year member of the Electricians Union. Mr. Carrasco was also a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a one time member of V.F.W. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 1997 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 Saturday, January 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DONAT, Marie A., 86, died January 8, 1997, was a 50 year long resident of Tucson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Donat. She is survived by daughters, Geraldine (Benedict) Oakley of L.A. CA., and Jacquie Cox of Tucson; grandchildren, Karen (Jim) Hillson, Steve (Diana) Oakley, and Lauren (Stan) Kozela; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Eric and Kevin Oakley and Alexander Kozela. Marie was well known in Tucson as an animal advocate. The family would like to give special thanks to the loving care-givers at Villa Maria. Friends may call Friday, January 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block north of Grant). Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 11, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Memorials in Marie’s name may be made to the Humane Society of Tucson.
GURTON, Phyllis Elizabeth, 77, died January 7, 1997 after a long illness. Born March 18, 1919 in St. Paul, Minnesota, moved to Tucson in 1973. She loved gardening, playing bridge and entertaining. She is survived by four children, Pamela and Mike Commissaris, Redlands, CA, Edward H. and Nora Gurton, Lake Jackson, TX, Christopher P. and Janet Gurton, Tucson, AZ, Suzanne and Glenn Chippindale, Glorietta, NM; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia VanMeter, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
LIND, Martin, 71, died January 6, 1997.Survived by his wife, Fay G. Lind; children, Debra Smith, Pamela La Pan, Arlene Smith, Randall La Pan, Stewart, Edward and Brian Lind; a sister, Ruth Levi; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. At the request of Martin, no funeral services will be held. Donations may be made to the Holocaust Library, Jewish Community Center, Dodge and River Road. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
LINKE, Agnes V., passed away January 6, 1997. Born in Henning, Minnesota on August 28, 1900. Survived by one sister, Esther Halvorson; nieces, nephews, grand, great-great grandnieces and nephews and friends.
MORENO, Manuel Antonio, 89, died November 16, 1996 in San Francisco, CA. Beloved father of Virginia Orduno-Llamas (Angel); grandfather of Marsha Jean Burrola (Andy) and Martin Romero; grandfather to Krista and Dimetrius Romero and Avery Burrola. Memorial Mass, January 11, 1997 11:00 a.m. Guadalupe Chapel, 431 E. 31 St. Corner of 31st St. and 3rd Ave.
MORENO-TRISTAN, Angel Anthony, 18, of Tucson, passed away January 5, 1997.Survived by mother, Elisa Moreno; brothers, Ramon A. Rodriguez and Gil David Rodriguez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 1997 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 Friday, January 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church, 212 W. Medina. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ROSS, Renee, 86, of Tucson, died December 21, 1996. Renee S. Ross (Schaefer) was born June 1, 1910 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Renee received a Nursing Degree from the University of Minnesota and worked as a nurse in Minneapolis. After her graduation she moved to Tucson in May of 1961 with her husband, John B. Ross who preceded her in death in April of 1974. She had no children and is survived by her sister, Louise McCahill of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Memorial will be at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, on Monday, 11:30 a.m. January 13, 1996, with Rev. Peter Cheney officiating. Interment will be private.Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
RUDE, Robert 'Bob' 58, of Tucson, passed away January 7, 1997. Survived by wife, Gloria Rude; daughters, Elma (Bob) Mangen, Rose (Rick) Martinez; sister, Avis (Wayne) Hageman; brothers, George (Sally) Rude, Richard Rude; grandchildren, Rich, Cameron, Bridgete, Blake. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 10, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SEWELL, Wilbur 'Bill' passed away, January 7, 1997. A native Tucsonan, he was one of the first babies born at the Storks Nest in 1923. He was a Navy veteran and proudly served his country in WWII and the Korean War. Survived by his wife, Virginia; son, Mike; daughters, Therese and Kathy; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Campbell and Lee), Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass at SS. Peter and Paul at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SS. Peter and Paul School Scholarship Fund.Arrangements by DESERT ROSE MORTUARY, 2750 S. 4th Ave.
WITKOWSKI, Edmund H., 78, of Tucson, died January 6, 1997. He is survived by wife, Louise; sister, Irene Hillock of Phoenix, AZ. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
YTURRALDE, Carole Anne, passed away suddenly on January 5, 1997. Born May 12, 1957 to the late Edward and Mary Yturralde. She will be greatly missed by her sisters, Pauline (Sam) Fannoun and Evelyn (Pete) Ochoa; niece, nephews, grandnephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Carole Anne will be remembered as being a courageous, energetic and always cheerful soul, with a ready smile and contagious laughter. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. at 6:00 p.m. January 10. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4019 N. 44th St. #201 Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BERARD, Edmund A., 85, died at his home December 23, 1996. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; son, Michael; daughter, Susan (Gene) Zonge; granddaughter, Caitlin; and brother, Thomas Colucci of FL. Edmund came to Tucson from Michigan in 1949. Former employee of the Arizona State Employment Service. Memorial Services at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1950 W. Irvington Pl. on Friday, January 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
BILBY, Ethel P. McChensey, of Tucson, died January 2, 1997. Ethel was active in The United Fund and Children Hospital in Akron, OH and after moving to Tucson was a founding member of the Assistance League and was a member of the Silver and Turquoise board of hostess. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Bilby and survived by brother, Homer R. Parker of OH; nephews and nieces, Paul L. Parker, Sandra J. (Thomas) Lee, Tina Marie Lee, Kenneth R. (Chris) Lee, John M. Parker, Carol Sue Parker, Mary Ellen McCulty; grand niece, Sharon Marie Parker; stepsons, Kenneth Bilby, Richard Bilby; stepdaughter-in-law, Mary Bilby; six great-great-nieces and nephews and 14 step grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ethel P. McChensey Bilby Osteoporosis Research Chair, University of Arizona, Medical College or the Assistance League of Tucson.
