CONINGSBY, Alice Taylor (Nee Brenckle) of Tucson, AZ, died March 12, 1997, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Mark Taylor and Art Coningsby. Dear mother of Wanda Stoops and Frances Alier and a loving grandmother. Also survived by her sister, Marian McConochie; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Brenckle and sister of the late Genevieve Jewel and William Brenckle. Alice grew up in Milwaukee, WI, and graduated from Downer College (Lawrence College). She served her country as a U.S. Navy Wave during World War II. She then became head dietitian of Chester Public Schools in PA, until her retirement to Tucson. The family would like to thank Handmaker’s for giving Alice care and dignity the last two years and Dr. David Smith for spiritual support; and to give special thanks to Alice’s dear friend, Dottie Pate, for her love and loyalty. Through her life Alice touched many lives and she will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service will be held April 9, 1997 at 1:30 in the afternoon at Casa Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704, (520-297-1181). In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Casa Adobes Congregational Church, Handmaker’s, or to your local public library. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
FORSBERG, Margery L., 84, passed away at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on March 12, 1997. She was born December 16, 1912, in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert A. Forsberg. Mrs. Forsberg spent many years in Madison, Wisconsin, where she was very active in Attic Angels, the Madison Symphony, and the Presbyterian Church Guild before retiring with her husband to Tucson. She leaves behind six children: Anne (Larry) Stuart, Sue (John) Bryant, Chuck Forsberg, Chris (Tom) French, Connie (Sandy) McClure and Adele (Randy) Thompson. She leaves behind 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family requests that any donations be to your favorite charity. There are to be no services.
GALVAN, Manuel Y., 83, of Tucson, passed away March 15, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret A. Galvan. Survived by daughters, Sally (Hondo) Santa Cruz, Erma Pirzadeh; sons, Fernando (Alice) Galvan, Manuel Jr. (Betty) Galvan, Alfredo Galvan; sisters, Lupe Salaz, Mercy Montano, Antia Castro, Cruz Preciado; brothers, Frank Galvan, Oscar Galvan. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. He was a member of the Morgan McDermott American Legion Post #7. Family suggest donations be made to the St. Augustine Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
LEATHERWOOD, Allen N., 85 years, passed on March 13, 1997, peacefully at home. Survived by daughters, Lela S. (John) Lesson and Ruth J. Leatherwood; grandchildren, Kimberly D. Lesson, Michele A. (Jody) Babiash and John Allen Lesson, his namesake; great-granddaughters, Dakota and Sierra Babiash; sister, Violet Vlock;sister-in-law, Mary J. Overly and brother-in-law, George Overly, also other family and friends in the Columbus Ohio area. Born April 11, 1911 in Columbus, spent his childhood in 'The Hills' of Ross Country. He worked as a water well driller and retired from the City of Tucson in April 1977.Married Helen L. (Overly) December of 1941 who predeceased him in June of 1995. He will be laid to rest beside her at South Lawn Cemetery. Former member of Thomas Ave. Church of Christ in Columbus, Sunnyside Christian Church, Mountain View Christian Church and Park Avenue Christian Church in Tucson. He was a Christian man who lived by God’s rules, a man of few words, but a big heart. He was never a man to sit idle. He was a foster parent to many children in Columbus and Tucson. Services to be held Tuesday, March 18, 1997. Viewing from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Park Avenue Christian Church, 4635 South Park Ave. Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Smith officiating. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery to follow. HEATHER MORTUARY in charge of local arrangements. The family wishes to express special thanks to his caregiver Gina who brightened up his last days and was a special help to Ruth with his care.
LUPTON, Jessie J., age 87, died March14, 1997, and is now celebrating life with her Heavenly Father and her late husband Ottis. She died at home with her family by her side. Mrs. Lupton was formerly of Roxobel, NC, and Portsmouth, VA. Survived by children, Betty Jean (Don) Wine, Gayle Philbrick, and Ronald (Donna) Lupton; also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. A Visitation will be held Monday, March 17, 1997 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m., Tuesday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Pastor Randy Dick officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Pima Street Baptist Church, 5056 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85712 in the name of Jessie J. Lupton.
PERLMAN, Nathan David 'Nate', 85, of Tucson, formerly of Denver and Ann Arbor, MI, died March 16, 1997. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth I. Perlman; daughters, Julie Perlman of Denver, Nancy Perlman (Tom Klingenstein) of New York City, NY; son, David (Elisa) Perlman of Ann Arbor, MI; grandchildren, Jeff Greenblatt of CO, Andrew (Robin) Greenblatt of CA, Mitch Greenblatt of NY, Hannah Perlman of MI, Anna Rose Klingenstein and Sophie Klingenstein, both of NY; great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Greenblatt of CA; many nieces and nephews and many friends around the world. Mr. Perlman was a founder of the Jewish Community Center, served on the Board of Directors of the Tucson Art Museum, he supported the Tucson Peace Center, The Arizona Theater Company, the Invisible Theater, and other community organizations. He was a Real Estate Developer and Artist. His sculptures and ceramics were displayed in Tucson, Ann Arbor and as far away as Australia. Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile with Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum, Congregation Ner Tamid officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Nathan Perlman’s memory to either the Jewish Community Center or the Tucson Museum of Art.
AGUILAR, Rogelio (Roy), born June 26, 1929, went to be with the Lord March 14, 1997. Preceded in death by parents, Maria and Manuel Aguilar and sister, Tencha Aguilar Gallardo. Survived by brothers, Arturo, Tonio (Clara), Pine (Terry), Chale (Molly), Lalo (Syvlia), Frankie (Toni), Rudy (Anna); sisters, Leonor (Steve), Babe (Rudy); and brother-in-law, Manny Gallardo and over 200 nieces and nephews who loved him very much. Visitation will begin at 9: 15 a.m. Monday, March 17, 1997 at St. Ambrose Church, followed by Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Hudget’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
CASTANEDA, Richard, 41, of Tucson died March 12, 1997. He is survived by his parents, Mauricio and Darlene Salazar; loving companion, Barbara Gisriel; brothers and sister, Ronnie, Frank, Hortencia, Feliz, Alfonso, Mauricio and Fernando; and many other loving family members and friends. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park on Monday, March 17, 1997 for visitation and funeral services. Cremation will follow. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
COPLEY, Alan Lee, 52, born April 20, 1944, died March 8, 1997. Alan leaves his wife, Holly Preston; two children, Ann and Matthew Copley; two stepchildren, Heidi (Karl) VonMayr and Philip (Karen) Lulla; close friend, Steven Moran. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Gates Pass on Sunday, March 16.
CUSON, Marguerite C., 89, of Tucson, died February 17, 1997. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, March 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at the Country Club of La Cholla, 8700 N. La Cholla Blvd. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.
GALLARGO, Frank E., 71, of Tucson, passed away March 13, 1997. Survived by beloved wife, Laura Gallardo; daughter, Kathy (Brent G.) Mathis; sons, Frank A., Ralph C. (Kristie), Steve L. (Linda) Gallardo; brothers, Manuel, Fernando, Rene, Ronald Gallardo; five grandchildren, Amy, Kelly, Eric, David, Dylan. Family would like to express their thanks to the Staff at VA Hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, March 17, 1997 at St. Joseph’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
LANGSAM, Israel, 90, of Tucson, died March 14, 1997. Survived by wife, Ruth Langsam of Tucson; children, Elayne (Sol) Behar of Green Valley and Marvin (Dena) Langsam of California; and three grandchildren, Scott (Kari) Behar; Craig Behar and Sol Langsam. Services were held Friday, March 15, Knights of Pythis Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY
CROWELL, Mary E., 81, died March 12, 1997. Wife of Robert H.; father of Daralene Hildreth of AL, Mary Ann Honn, Dorothea Fadala and Joseph Logan all of CA; sister of Margaret Dember of Scottsdale; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Mass, 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima with father Harry Ledwith officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Samaritan, in care of St. Pius the X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, Tucson 85715. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CRUZ, Virginia R., 89, of Tucson, passed March 12, 1997.Survived by daughter, Margarita (Rudy) Molina; son, Rudy (Barbara) Cruz; grandchildren, Araceli, Sonya, Rene, Virginia, Rudy Jr., Maricella; great-grandchildren, Justin, Felice, Damian, Fabian, Rudy. Mrs. Cruz was a long time member of the Sacred Heart at St. Margaret’s Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 1997 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 338 W. University with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, March 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
DEEG, Vera M., age 90, of Tucson, died March 12, 1997. Survivors include: her children, Ruth (Kenneth) Christenot of Montana, Kenneth (Mabel) Deeg of Tucson, Bruce (Dorothy) Deeg of Michigan; 12 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles and two sisters, Eva and Gladys. Cooking was Vera’s favorite pastime as she was known for her Dutch Apple pies. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), March 14, 1997 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be in Michigan at at later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice.
MEOLA, Jone Sonya, 65, of Tucson, AZ, died March 9, 1997.Survivors include: husband, Richard; sons, Charles, Nick (Bobbie), Paul, Christopher; grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicholas.Memorial services will be at St. Pius Catholic Church, Saturday, March 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MURPHY, James M., a native Tucsonan and lawyer, died March 12, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Billie; and sons, James (Grace), Thomas (Chris) and Richard (Kim) and five grandchildren, Michael, Michelle, James, Joseph and Patrick. James was born in Tucson in 1917 and his grandparents were an early pioneer family who came to Tucson in 1880. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Martin and Bridget Duffy and his parents, Alice and James S. Murphy; also his aunts, Harriet Murphy, Mary Collins, Myrtle Duffy and Catherine Foy (the five Duffy sisters for whom the Duffy school was named). James was educated at St. Joseph Academy, Tucson High School, University of Notre Dame and had a Juris Doctor’s degree from the University of Arizona law school. He served three years in the F.B.I then became a legal officer in Guam for the Navy during World War II. Returning to Tucson in 1946, he was Deputy County Attorney until he joined the oldest law firm in Tucson in 1967, Conner and Jones. He later started his own law firm, Murphy, Goering and Roberts, where he practiced law until his retirement in 1991. James was extremely active in the Tucson Community, serving as Chairman of the Board of Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital for eight years, as Counsel to the Catholic Diocese of Tucson and as President of the Old Pueblo Club. He was President of the Arizona Historical Society for eight years and helped guide that organization both as officer and Counselor. It was during his tenure that the present Arizona Historical Society building was built. He was President of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona and served as a director of the American Bar Association. He was the Arizona Bar Association delegate for the first joint meeting of the American Bar Association and the English Bar Association, held in London in 1957. It was during his Presidency of the Pima County Bar that the first committee of lawyers and doctors were formed to hold hearings on medical law suits before they were filed to try to eliminate frivolous law suits. He also served as a lecturer on business law at the University of Arizona. James served as President of the Tucson Airport Authority during its big expansion period. He and Bunny Fontana were the instigators for the renovation of San Xavier group which has raised money and supervised the funds for the renovation of San Xavier Mission. James was extremely interested in Southwestern History and wrote a book entitled 'Spanish Legal Heritage in Arizona' which is now in the rare book list. He also wrote a book which was published by the University of Arizona press entitled 'Law, Courts and Lawyers' which was a history of the Arizona State Bar and its colorful characters. He was a member of the Arizona Academy, Arizona Catholic Conference, Arizona-Mexico Commission, Southwest Mission Research Center (board member), Editorial Board of Western Legal History and Tucson Corral of Westerners. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent to Patronada San Xavier, P.O. Box 522, Tucson, Arizona 85702 for restoration of the mission. Burial service will be private and a memorial mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 North Valley View Road at 12:00 noon Saturday, March 15, 1997.
MYERS, Lucille, age 95 years, of Tucson, passed March 6, 1997. Survived by daughter, Dorothy Cooke, Calif.; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Martha Jean Martin of Calif; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Myers was a retired employee of Mountain Bell, telephone company. Funeral Services Friday, March 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 245 West Speedway, Rev. Choyce Coleman officiating. Burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 East University.
