SCOVILLE, Mary E., 65, died April 1, 1997. Mother of Deborah Gierisch, Lawrence Scoville and Michael Scoville all of Tucson; grandchildren, Shawn and Zachary Gierisch. Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROAWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
STAFFORD, HOWARD E., 76, of Tucson, died April 2, 1997. Survivors include his son, Dennis (Dosa) Stafford and daughter, Joan (David) True, both of Tennessee, son, Lawrence (Connie) and Sally Stafford, both of Tucson; grandchildren, Cory, Teresa, Lisa, Mindy and Randi; a number of great-grandchildren; sister, Cecile Carter; brother, William Stafford; both of Georgia; plus many nieces and nephews. Mr. Stafford was a member of Adobe Lodge #41. After 18 years of military service with the Air Force, Howard spent an additional 20 years in Civil Service at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, Thursday, April 3, 1997 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral service will be at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, April 4, 1997 at 9 a.m. with interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In liew of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Howard’s name to Carondelet Hospice.
UHL, Painter (Bill), 88, of Green Valley died March 26, 1997 of natural causes at Nan’s Hacienda Dos, a care facility in Sahuraita for seniors. Uhl, a native of Holmes County, Kansas, lived in Green Valley for 20 years. He was a Design Draftsman, working for Flour Corp., Bechtel, Parsons, and finally for ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia from April 1959 through November 1968. He was among the first to observe the survey maps of the Qatar oil find, one of the largest ever. He used his drafting skills to assist local contractors during his years in Green Valley. He was a member of the Billiard Club and Elks Lodge in Green Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Uhl, whom he was married to for 59 years. She was a member of the Green Valley Aquabelles. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Pankopf of Garden Grove, California, and Joanne Allen of Clovis, California; and his son, Donald Uhl of Redlands, California; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be private.
BLACK, Faye R., 79, of Tucson, died March 30, 1997. Survived by sons, Allan Black of Casper, WY and Larry Black of Tucson; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother. Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 4 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
BLAKELY, Julian Grier, 77, of Tucson, died March 30, 1997. Survivors include beloved wife, Ellen; daughters, Melanie Johnson, Hannah Blakely, Mary Catherine Blakely, Melanie Bradley, Jan Truby, Judith Oliva, Carol Folger, Andrea Collins; son, Anthony Oliva; and several loving grandchildren. Mr. Blakely was owner of the Antique Mini-Mall. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jay Moore, Church of the Desert officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the U of A Entombment Fund, 'Blakely' Scholarship Development Office, 1100 N. Cherry, Tucson, AZ 85717.
DUBOIS, Donald Ward, a nine year resident of Tucson, died March 30, 1997 in Tucson following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and prostate cancer. Survived by his wife of 20 years, Barbara Strelke; two sons from a previous marriage, Jules of Fort Walton Beach, FL and Stuart of Visalia, CA; a brother, Jules of Coalgate, OK; a sister, Jeanne Loar of Austin, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Don was born on January 31, 1923 in Oklahoma City. After receiving an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma, he served in the United States Navy from 1943-45. He saw action in the Pacific, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf.After the end of the war, Don returned to the University of Oklahoma and earned a Ph.D in mathematics. His long and productive teaching and research career in mathematics began with a brief stay at Ohio State University, followed by 30 years at the University of New Mexico. His research focused on Real Algebraic Geometry. His colleagues remember his research successes, including the 'real nullstellenstaz,' an attempt to find an easier solution to Hilbert’s 17th problem. His mathematics work is documented in Number 155 of the Contemporary Mathematics Series of the American Mathematical Society (1994). This book, entitled 'Recent Advances in Real Algebraic Geometry and Quadratic Forms' is dedicated to Professor Dubois. His family recalls with particular pride Don’s ability to combine research and dedicated teaching with a concern for larger political and social issues, including, in the university community, support for affirmative action. Don’s mathematics connections and his efforts to organize international conferences, especially involving a group of young Spanish mathematicians, which he called 'the new Spanish Armada, ' led to life-long attachments and memories, which included family hiking trips in the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa in Spain and various mountain treks in the U.S. After his retirement from UNM, he spent three years in Seattle, during which time he took creative writing classics at the University of Washington and produced many stories and essays that reflected his keen observation of the natural world. After moving to Tucson in 1988, Don renewed his hobby of making and collecting spinning tops, and his earlier love of painting and sculpture. He began making 'assemblages, ' constructed of recycled metal, 'found objects, ' rocks, dried plants, and other bits and pieces from the desert. His art, like his life, showed his wide-ranging interests, love of nature (including his two cats), and whimsical sense of humor. His family wishes to thank all of the friends and caregivers who shared their love and support during some very difficult times. No services are planned but private memorial gatherings of family and friends will be held both in Tucson and Albuquerque. Donations in his name may be made to the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Foundation and to the Carondelet Hospice Services.
GLASGOW, Coralynn Elanor, 91, passed away on March 23, 1997. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St.
HERKSHAN, Thomas, 47, of Tucson, passed away March 28, 1997. Survived by mother, Pansy Ignacio; aunt, Marie Encinas; brothers, Larry Herkshan, Wilfred Herkshan, Joseph Ignacio, John Ignacio. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 1997 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 349 W. 31st St. with Mass offered at 5:00 p.m. and Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment to take place Friday, April 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. at Sells Cemetery, Sells, AZ. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
HOUCK, James D., age 101, formerly of Tucson, died March 30, 1997 in Searcy, Ark. Survivors include: wife, Viola of Searcy, Arkansas; sisters, Martha Lee, Salinas, CA, Katherine Verdugo, Montebello, CA. Mr. Houck was born in Heber, AZ, April 21, 1895 and was a life long resident of Arizona before moving to Searcy, Ark. He was a life member of the Knights of Pythias Pima Lodge #47, a member of the VFW Post #4903. He was also Past Noble Grand Master of the I.O.O.F. Graveside will be at South Lawn Memorial Park, 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 1997 with the Knights of Pythias Pima Lodge #47 officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
JOHNSON, Arthur R., 66, a 35 year resident of Tucson, passed away March 28, 1997. Born February 27, 1931 in New Haven, Connecticut. A Navy Veteran of Korea and an Air Force Veteran of Viet-Nam. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gertrude; children, Barbara Molchan, Charles Johnson, Pamela Johnson, Katherine Johnson and Randall Johnson; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Mansi and Evelyn Kwieraga; brothers, Ernest and William Soules. Pre-deceased by his daughters, Naomi Nuanes and Shirley Johnson; sister, Anna Pond. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8pm, Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral service 1pm Thursday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
KING, Gail H., 59, died March 31, 1997. Wife of Robert King of Tucson; mother of Steven (Lana) King of CA, Patricia (Daryll) Lancaster of Las Vegas, Jeffery (Ann) Mullen King of CA and Robert King III of Phoenix; daughter of Gwendolyn Hanson; and three grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Pastor John Witkop officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Az 85712 would be appreciated.
KING, Robert Alan, 41, died March 31, 1997. Born January 15, 1956 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – Naval Base. Son of Charles W. and Phyllis J. King; brother of Bill (Carla) King, Terry King-Joos (Wade) and Jill King Webster (David); uncle of Christy M. King and Allison K. King. Graduate of University of Arizona, Captain US Army, Tank Officer. Private family services will be held.Donations may be made to the Potwin Library, 126 N. Randall, Potwin, Kansas 67123. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LOWE, Arlene Patten, passed away March 30, 1997. She was born in El Centro, California and was a resident of Tucson for 47 years. Beloved mother of Charles Alan Lowe and Catherine Lowe Corcoran and sister, Frescoln of Wilmington, Delaware. Arlene taught school for the Tucson Unified School District for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, 300 E. University Blvd., Suite 230, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
LOWRY, Everette Lenwood, 73, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997. Survived by wife, Margaret and children, Deborah Martin and Kevin Lowry; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A lifetime member of the V.F.W. The memorial service will be held Thursday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Service will be conducted by Pastor Santiago of Cornerstone Baptist Christian Church. Remembrances may be made to Casa De Los Ninos.
MACK, Mary Frances, a resident of Tucson since 1946 was born November 19, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died Monday, March 31, 1997. Beloved mother of Maura Mack of Boise, ID, Dale Mack of Portland, OR, Monica (Robert) Noon of Nogales, AZ; loving grandmother of Teresa Noon, all of Nogales, AZ; beloved sister of Joseph Stadelman, Dolores Stadelman, Mercedes Cashmere and William Stadelman, all of Pittsburgh, PA. Friends may call on Thursday, April 3, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 1997 at SS Peter and Paul Church, 1946 E. Lee St. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to a charity of the donors choice.
MARSALA, Josephine, 98, a resident of Tucson since 1958, died Sunday, March 30, 1997. Survivors include: daughters, Antoinette and Anna Amber; son, Anthony (Bernice) Marsala; grandchildren, Celeste (Terry) Montague of Phoenix, Michael Amber of LA, CA, Paul Marsala, Joseph (Kerry) Marsala of NM. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul in 1972 and 12 brothers and sisters. On behalf of the family a special thank you to all the care givers at Comforts of Home for all the love and support you gave to us. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Wednesday, April 2, 1997 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima, with Father Ed Pietruch officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MENDIBLES, Mariah A., 5, died March 29, 1997. Daughter of Tammara Gaines of Tucson and Rafael Mendibles of Tucson; sister of Pilar Mendibles of Tucson; granddaughter of Jesus and Judith Mendibles of Tucson and Susan Gaines of Show Low; great-granddaughter of Suniko Kaltenhauser, Mary Celaya and Maria Louisa Mendibles, all of Tucson. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Our Lady Queen of All Saints, 2915 E. 36th, with Father Floyd Stromburg officiating. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at BRINGS BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at BRINGS BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MOSIER, Peter M., 76, died in his sleep March 28, 1997, losing his long struggle against Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia; four children, Marianne (David) Quinn, Tucson; Patricia Elliott, CA; Peter Michael Mosier (Laura), Tucson; Pamela (Stephen) Turbot, CO; five grandchildren, Tony Corona, Tucson; Alex Mosier, US Navy; Douglas Mosier, Tucson; Flannery and Addison Turbot, CO. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Pete attended the University of Arizona where he graduated with distinction. He was elected Student Body President and was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Blue Key. A resident of Tucson for more than 50 years, Pete was one of the founders of the Southern Arizona Association of Life Underwriters, a member of the Board of Realtors and Skyline Country Club. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2:00 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9071 Old Spanish Trail. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the building fund at St.Matthew’s or the Community Food Bank. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
PIKE, James Joseph, 85 years old, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by his wife, Doris Pike of Tucson; two daughters, Linda Peterson of Harriman, TN, Elizabeth Arterburn of Loveland, CO; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside Services for Mr. Pike will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Our Lady of the Desert, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
RUNDQUIST, Hazel Secreast, died March 31, 1997. Mrs. Rundquist was born in Iaeger, West Virginia, the daughter of Rev. Smith Edward Trent and Bertha Dangerfield Trent. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arno David Secrest who died in 1992. Survived by husband, Stanley W. Rundquist; daughters, Mrs. Ann Jackson and Ms. Sheila Secrest; stepdaughter, Mrs. Peggy Ann McLean; stepson, Jim Secreast; brothers, S.E. Trent and Aaron Ulysses Trent; sisters, Mrs. Marcia Haire, Mrs. Nelda Wiles, Mrs. Loretta Davis and Mrs. Nicatie Aldridge; two grandchildren, Mrs. Jennifer Barker and Ms. Carolyn Jackson; great-grandson, Christian Barker. Mrs. Rundquist was a member of Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral Service, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997 at the Harold C. Davis Funeral Chapel in High Point, North Carolina with Entombment following in Floral Garden Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church, 2311 Westchester Dr., High Point, N.C 27262. Local arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
