COSENZA, Michael C., 'Mike' 83, of Tucson, died January 6, 1997. Long time owner of the Crescent Smoke Shop in downtown Tucson. Member of Knights of Columbus, Elks Club #385 and the Italian-American Club. Husband of Joan of Tucson, father of Venera (Donald) Crawford, Tucson, Vincenza (Leslie) Green of CA and Salgatore (Kimberly) Cosenza of CT; four grandchildren; brother of Josephine D’Acquisto, Serafina Pandolfo both of Tucson and Maria Reid of CO. Funeral Mass, Friday, January 10, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday, January 9, 1997 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
DURKIN, John Joseph, 66, died January 6, 1997. Born January 28, 1930. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Durkin of Tucson, Eileen (Mark) Byrne-Quinn of Nashua, NH and son, John (Caroline) Durkin of Tucson; sisters, Mary (Jim) McNally of Ojai, CA and Elizabeth (Tim) Lefeure of Tarzana, CA; grandson, William Byrne-Quinn. John was a well known real estate broker for many years. John will be remembered by his family and friends for his great sense of humor and incredible knowledge of the world. He will also be remembered for his strength and courage in fighting his overwhelming illnesses over the past few years. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, January 9 at 3:00 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd.
EUBANK, Laura I., 84, passed away January 4, 1997. Survived by her brother, John Ramsey; niece and caregiver, Margaret Senick and her family and numerous nieces and nephews. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and sisters, Mary and Opal. She was a resident of Tucson since 1967 moving here from Michigan. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, where Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 1997. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
FETTERHOFF, Charles R., 84, a 21 year resident of Tucson, passed away January 5, 1997. Born June 20, 1912 in Indiana. Mr. Fetterhoff was a Navy Veteran of World War II. A member of the Rotary Club and American Legion Post #102. In retirement he and his wife became avid hikers. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Pastor Claude Richards officiating. The family of Mr. Fetterhoff requests any donations be made, in lieu of flowers to Carondolet Hospice of Tucson.
GREENLEE, Marie Jane, 93, died January 3, 1997. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother and three sisters. Marie was born in Colorado and moved to Arizona in 1911. 'She wrote poetry' and loved a good story. So she wrote, 'I’ll Settle For A Small Evergreen Planted Nearby, and People To Come And See The Spot. Let The Rocks Beat On Me. I Won’t Feel ‘Em Or Hear the Songs Either For That Matter. Here are my comforts: 1) After I Die I’ll Be Able to Walk 2) Rain Will Make the Grave All Pretty 3) I Won’t BeWorried. Say A Good Word For Me. Graveside Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 1997 at Black Oak Cemetery, Canelo, AZ. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Donations may be made to your favorite charity.
HANSEN, Helen M., 71, died January 5, 1997. Survived by husband, Charles Hansen; sister, Catherine Pappas of UT; half brother, James David McCarty; half sister, Ruby Pope; and stepmother, Anna McCarty, all of Phoenix; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to ones favorite charity. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HICKMON, Aron Lee, 73, died January 2, 1997. Father of Rosie A. Hickmon, Lee Roy Hickmon Sr., George L. Hickmon, Frank J. Valencia all of Tucson, Mary Lee Hickmon-Simmons of Rialto, CA, Betty J. Martin of Jacksonville, AR, Allene Davis of Texarkana, AR, Gloria Hickmon Johnson of Bradley, AR and Arthur L. Hickmon of Houston, TX; uncle of Rosie Mae Scott-Ellison, Jessie Mae Oden and Mary Helen Edwards all of Shreveport, LA; 36 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 12:00 noon, Thursday, January 9, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Pastor Raymond Harrison officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MADRID, Frank M. Sr., 62, of 5339 S. Champion, Tucson, passed away at his home Sunday, January 5, 1997. Visitation, Thursday, January 9, 1997, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 at Richardson’s Mortuary Chapel, in Benson. Funeral Mass, Friday morning, January 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Benson. Burial, High Street Cemetery.
PHELAN, Rev. Reginald L., a retired priest of the Diocese of Tucson, died Wednesday, January 1, 1997 in Tucson after a long illness. Father Phelan gave faithful priestly service in the Diocese of Tucson from 1974 until his retirement for health reasons in 1991. He was born on October 15, 1922 in Morell, Prince Edward Island, Canada, to the late Ambrose and Melvina Stewart Phelan. He attended St. Dunstan’s University in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island before entering the Grand Seminary of Montreal. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Charlottetown on June 17, 1951. He received a Licentiate in Theology from the University of Strasbourg in 1974. Father Phelan served in a number of parishes in the Diocese of Charlottetown before beginning his priestly ministry in the Diocese of Tucson in 1974. His assignments included: associate pastor at SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Tucson; chaplain at St. Mary’s Hospital, Tucson; associate pastor at St. Ambrose Parish, Tucson; administrator at St. Bernard Parish, Pirtleville and associate pastor at St. Odilla Parish, Tucson. Father Phelan was pastor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Many Parish in Florence from 1981 to 1989. He served as pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Clifton from 1989 to 1990. Father Phelan is survived by two sisters, Elvina Sullivan and Evelyn Sharkey of Charlottetown and a brother, Ernest Phelan of Lindsey, Ontario. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 10, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, concelebrated by the Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, Bishop of Tucson and priests of the Diocese of Tucson. The burial will be private. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
REICH, Molly, 87, died January 5, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband Hyman Reich. Survived by son, Sheldon Reich of Tucson; and daughter, Frances Griffith of Los Angeles; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reich was born in New York City September 9, 1909. She worked in a graphic design company in New York as a typesetter and office manager. Mrs. Reich will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.
ROOT, Grace A., 86, a resident of Tucson since 1968 passed away January 6, 1997. Born March 15, 1910 in Shiawassee County, Michigan. She is predeceased by her son, Robert. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond; son, Raymond (Dorothy) Root; daughter, Roberta (Joseph) Zandee; son, Richard (Audrey) Root; sister-in-law, Kathy Root; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held today from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 1997 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
RUHL, Robert Calvin, 88, of Tucson, passed away January 6, 1997. Survived by wife, Virginia; children, Sharon Des Rosiers, Judith (Cris) O’Neill, Philip (Nina-Clare) Ruhl; grandchildren, Claire (Chris) Tasev, Adele (F. Robert) Rivard, Marie Des Rosiers and Ian O’Neill. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Paul Des Rosiers. Mr. Ruhl graduated from Purdue University in 1932. He began his career as a professor of Civil Engineering at Indiana Institute of Technology in 1934. Eventually rising to the position of Dean of Engineering. Following his retirement in 1973, he moved to Tucson where he was active in Masonic Organizations.Memorial Services will be private.Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
STRANGE, Eunice H., 82, died January 5, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by husband, Robert E. Strange of Tucson; one daughter, Nancy Greer of Tucson; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one brother, Herbert Jackman of Lincoln, Nebraska.Eunice was a teacher for 20 years; she taught Home Economics and Elementary grades. Eunice married Raymond Strange on October 27, 1938. They were married at Eiliff Seminary by her brother, Herbert. Memorial Services for Eunice will be Thursday, January 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
TAYLOR, Cathy J., 49, died Monday, January 6, 1997 in Tucson. Services and burial will be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
VOORHEES, Margaret Wallace, 97, of Thornton. Mother of Bill (Cathy); grandmother of Andy, Martha, Amy Faurot, Peggy Hannon and Paul. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday, January 18, 2:00 p.m. Sunny Acres Chapel, 2501 E. 104th Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Seeing Eye Dogs, Morristown, N.J.
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.
BEIGEL, Gisela, 95, born on September 19, 1901 in Vienna, Austria, died on January 4, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Gisela Beigel left Vienna with her family in 1939 after the invasion of Hitler. She settled in Northern California where she worked as a state employee until her retirement. Known for her lively intellect, she was an accomplished linguist, a painter and an award winning photographer. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Alfred, Simon and Rudolph; and nephew, Allan Beigel. She is survived by her sister, Alma Bottigheimer; and sister-in-law, Genie Beigel, both of Cincinnati, OH; nephew, Herbert; and great-nieces, Jennifer, Jill, Eliana and Micaela Beigel. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Devon Gables for their excellent and loving care of Gisela.Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. N Oracle and W Miracle Mile.
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.
CALSADILLAS, Annie A., 74, of Tucson, passed away January 3, 1997. Survived by daughters, Dolores Robles, Maria Martinez; sons, Joe, Juan and Pancho Calsadillas; sisters, Rosario Robles, Consuelo Aquero, Amparo Torres, Socorro Tellez; brothers, Joe and Jessie Allen; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 8:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, January 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DORAN, Marianne D., born April 10, 1923 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mother of Janice Nidonavan, Carolyn Doran and Mike Doran; wife of William J. Doran. She had nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She graduated from Mary Washington College in Virginia and worked as an Administrative Assistant Bee Lab at the U.S. offices in Tucson, AZ for 19 years. She was very active in the 'New Voice Club' and was a hospital volunteer. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HANSEN, Helen M., 71, died January 5, 1997. Survived by husband, Charles Hansen; sister, Catherine Pappas of UT; half brother, James David McCarty; half sister, Ruby Pope; and step mother, Anna McCarty, all of Phoenix; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to ones favorite charity. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
