GLASER, Robin Snell, 42, of Tucson, died March 10, 1997. Survived by her loving family: husband, Robert Glaser; sons, Andrew and Steven; sister, Nancy (Nelson) Gelsand, nieces, Shaina and Caylie Galsand; parents- in-law, Bobbi and Alan Glaser; brother-in- law, Adam (Kathy) Glaser. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, Sheldon and Chaiki Snell. Robin was giving and caring in all that she did. Her college studies at the University of Arizona led to her work with the deaf at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. Her greatest moments were spent in sharing in her children’s activities and laughing with her husband. She delighted in volunteer activities whether assisting at her sons’ elementary school or working on behalf of many charitable causes. Robin’s gift for life and her wonderful, generous spirit, touched everyone that she knew. The family and friends will miss her so. A Memorial service will be held at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd., Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. A brief graveside service will follow immediately afterwards at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant. Rd. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Robin Glaser, Fund for Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation, ACC/UAF, P.O. Box 245013 Tucson, AZ 85724-5013.
HUNT, Paul J., 74, died March 8, 1997.Survived by daughters, Kathy Parks of TX, Cheryl Kouzan of OK; brother, Orville Hunt; sister, Ila Garvin, both of OK; 10 nephews; eight nieces and very good friend, Kenneth Johnston of Tucson. Mr. Hunt was an active member of The Old Pueblo Optimist Club and Watch Makers Guild of Tucson. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Boulevard Baptist Church, 800 S. Tucson, Blvd., with Rev. Darrel Prim and Rev. W.V. 'Doc' Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at TMP South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
LEONARDO, James, died March 8, 1997 in Tucson. Services will be held at St. Odelia Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m., March 12, with interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Mr. Leonardo was born October 16, 1914 in Savanna, IL, and attended Cornell College and Cedar Rapids Business College. He was employed by the Des Moines, Iowa Post Office from 1938 until his retirement in 1981, except for two years of WWII military service with the Persian Gulf Command. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Wilma Leonardo; his sister, Angeline Richardson of Joliet, IL; sons, James S. (Peggy) of Des Moines and John S. of Tucson; daughters, Catherine Leonardo of New York City and Nancy (Michael) Leonardo-Santos of Tucson and Patricia Leonardo of Tucson; as well as grandchildren, Nathan, Marian, Sam, Emily, James, Sean, and Austin. Mr. Leonardo was a loving, generous, and jovial man who enjoyed people and had an unmatchable zest for life. He will be truly missed.Memorial donations may be made to Casa De Los Ninos.
LINCOLN, Richard Craig, 52, died March 7, 1997. Preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Lincoln in 1990. Survived by his mother, Lillian Bonnie Lincoln; aunt, Lila B. Brown; uncle, Wendall C. Brown; cousin, Larry M. Brown; lifetime friends, Larry and Jean Blackketter of Phoenix and his namesake, Craig Blackketter. Also survived by many, many, caring good friends. Craig was born in Tucson and attended Amphitheater Grade School, Tanque Verde Jr. High, Catalina High and the University of Arizona. He was a Boy Scout, a 4-H member, member of the Epes Randolph Lodge #32 F&AM and a member of Sabbar Shrine Temple. Craig had been a Real Estate Broker and held State Contractor’s Licenses both A & B. He served seven years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and was a sponsor for A.A. Craig was in beginner’s class at First Baptist Church and was baptized in 1973. A member of Operating Engineers Local #428 he worked for approximately 30 years. He was a Superintendent for NAC Construction at the time of his illness and passing. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Pastor John F. Miller officiating. Entombment in TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Arizona Children’s Home Association, P.O. Box 7277, Tucson, 85725 Attention: Lynne C. Shulman in memory of Richard Craig Lincoln would be appreciated.
LOCKAS, Mercy Ochoa, 64, of Tucson, passed away March 8, 1997. Survived by husband, Elio; daughters, Rita Lockas, Violet Lockas (fiance, Mike Gonzales), Ruth (Peter) Burruel; son, Elio Jr (Natalia) Lockas; sisters, Terry Ochoa, Vicky (Joaquin) Mendoza, Erlinda (John) Madrid; brothers, Henry (Santa) Ochoa, Ernest (Frances) Ochoa, Gasper (Patsy) Ochoa. Also survived by grandchildren, Natalia, Tania, Yvonne, Mercy, Gilbert, Elio, and Peter. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 1997 from 4:00 p.m 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 Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MACE, Linda E., 52, of Tucson, went tobe with the Lord Jesus on March 8, 1997. Preceded in death by parents, Orland and Billie Cannon. Survived by husband, Justin; stepmother, Juanita Cannon; children, Robert Allen and Tanya Duenas; grandchild, Rusty Allen; brothers, David, Lynn, and Glenn Cannon; and sisters, Jane Lentz, Kerry Griffith, and Kathy Borawski. A Memorial Service will be held at Abundant Life Christian Center, 300 E University Blvd, Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. A short Graveside Service will follow at noon at Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N Oracle Rd. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the American Diabetes Association.
MEDINA, Jesus R. (Caboose), born April 6, 1917 and passed away March 8, 1997. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Lilia D. Medina; and daughters, Anna Marie (Albert) Mesa, Irene Campas, Aida (Remigio) Alday, Norma Medina. Also survived by grandchildren, Andrea, Maritza, and Alicia Mesa, Dyna (Paul) Sabin, Cristine and Maricela Campas, Cecelia, Kathleen, and Eric Alday, and Ian Medina, whom he cherished as his only 'son'. Beloved great-grandfather of Alberto J. Mesa-Lander, Jesus Garcia, and Marina Laturco. Also survived by brothers, Ismael and Raul Corrales; sister, Marta Rivera; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be missed by all. Mr.Medina retired in 1979 after 46 years with Pacific Fruit Express and Southern Pacific Railroad. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MOUTON, Laurice B., of Tucson, passed away March 9, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, Aleide Mouton; daughters, Mona Blackburn, Adrianne Wade, Sharon Blanton; brothers, Clyde Breaux, Clarence Breaux; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 1997 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave.Graveside service to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
O’BRIEN, Michael H., 57, of Tucson, AZ, passed away March 8, 1997. Mr. O’Brien was a respected business leader in Tucson for the last 19 years as owner/operator of several east side service stations. He was a member of the Service Station Dealers of Arizona Association. He had been an extremely active member of the Sabino Canyon Little League program for a decade, organizing and hosting the State Tournament in 1989. He was a consultant to the Roosevelt Lake Task Force for two years, representing the water skiing interest. In the past three years, he had been heavily involved as a nationally rated timer, and judge for both slalom and jump. He was in the process of working on his driving rating also for the American Water Ski Association. His two sons water ski competitively. He assisted in the organization and development toward a stronger, more involved Arizona faction of the AWSA. Though not personally a skier, he worked as hard as anybody whether at the lake or at tournament. He is survived by his wife, Jan Linton O’Brien and sons, Patrick and Jack; his mother, Antoinette Mackler; sister, Sheila Wallace all of Tucson and half brother, John Mackler of Baton Rouge, LA. He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis J. O’Brien. Memorial services will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. on Wednesday, March 12th at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations in his name be sent to the (Non-profit) ASU Water Ski Team. In care of Dave Phillips, 3200 Dobson Rd. Bldg. C, Chandler, AZ 85724-9602.
O’BRINE, Betty J., age 70, of Tucson, died March 10, 1997. Survivors include her sisters, Dorothy DeLong, Mary (Clifford) Kephart; one brother, Dale O’Brine all of Iowa and one sister, Ruth (Bernard) Briles of Tucson and one sister-in-law, Libbie O’Brine of Green Valley. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Hattie O’Brine and one brother, Malvin O’Brine. Interment will be in Iowa at a later date. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PETRANEK, Jan George, 47, of McKinleyville, CA, died March 4, 1997. Jan’s family members include his children, Christopher Dugger, Will Petranek, Anacera Petranek and Heike Petranek; and his wife, Deborah, all of McKinleyville; his sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Tom Collazo of Tucson; his sister-in-law, Carol Standlee of Payson, AZ; and brother-in-law, Gary Lee of CA. Jan was born in Tucson and graduated from Catalina High School and the University of Arizona. For the last 13 years, Jan worked at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, as Director of Development. Previously he was Assistant Alumni Director at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He had a lifelong love of writing and worked for the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen, Arizona Republic and the Los Angeles Times. There will be a graveside remembrance at East Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m.
ROBISON, Roy H., 67, a resident of 420 Park Ave, LaGrange, Georgia since 1965, died March 8, 1997 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Tucson, Arizona and retired from Boat Manufacturing Business and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Survivors include: three daughters and sons-in-law, Candi and Michael Wright, LaGrange, GA, Patti Sue and Fred Cammon, LaGrange, GA, Terri and Joe Adamson, LaGrange, GA; six grandchildren. Funeral Service at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel, LaGrange, GA, Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Entombment at Shadowlawn Mausoleum.Funeral services are being arranged and directed by the Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home.
ROSER, Raymond E. Sr., 87, of Tucson, died March 8, 1997. He is survived by daughter, Carol Moreno (Dan); sons, Raymond Jr. and Ronald; grandsons, Jeff and Marc Moreno; brother, Harold Roser and family. He was a member of VFW Post 07399. A Memorial Service will be held at Catalina Lutheran Church, 15855 N. Twin Lakes Dr., Catalina, AZ. Wednesday, March 12, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in York, Pennsylvania. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
SYKES, Gilbert 'Gil' 66, of Tucson, passed away March 7, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Mary L. Skyes; daughter, Patricia L. Morales. Survived by daughter, Mary Kim (James) Scott, Linda Valenzuela A. Debra (Ron) Suttle, Pamela (Morris) Parsons; son, Dale Belcher; sister, Joelyn Cushman; 10 grandchildren. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
VALENCIA, Lupe L., 90, of Tucson, passed away March 9, 1997. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlos Valencia. Survived by sister, Mary C. Leon; daughter, Maria Yoland Duarte; two beloved nieces, Angelita G. Lizarraga and Maria G. Razo of Long Beach, CA. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family would like to express their thanks to the St. Mary’s Hospice. Especially Elvia Sandy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 South 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
WAH, G.F. 'Charles', died in San Francisco March 3, 1997. Born April 5, 1923. Survived by wife, Mabel K. Wah; son, Daniel Wah; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette Wah-Duffy and L.E. Duffy Jr.; granddaughter, Carmen Duffey. Was a World War II Veteran, Air Craft Mechanic for the Alameda (Calif.) Naval Air Station and owner of Wah’s Kitchen, a chinese restaurant in Tucson, Arizona.
FIGUEROA, Hortensia D., 72, of Tucson, passed away March 7, 1997. Survived by husband, Amadeo P. Figueroa; daughters, Blanca (Javier) Sierra, Cruz (Ruben) Rivera; sons, Willie (Isabel), Amadeo Jr., George (Frances), Fernando, Arnold (Angie), Arturo (Patricia), and Ernie Figueroa; sister, Manuela Delgadillo. Also survived by 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HANCHIN, Michael Joseph, 87, of Tucson, died Saturday, March 8, 1997. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; children, Michael (Barbara) Hanchin, Frances (Terry) Svoboda, George (Barbara) Hanchin; grandchildren, Michael Hanchin, Brian Hanchin, Patrick Hanchin, Maria (Jim) Musarra, Terry Hanchin; sisters, Mary Merrill, Theresa Lund; brothers, Paul (Shirley) Hanchin, Leonard Hanchin, Stephen Hanchin. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at St. Pius X Church, 7651 E. Pima St. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Pius X Church Building Fund.
HARRAH, Anna Margaret, 77, of Tucson, passed away March 7, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, Maurice. Survivors include daughters, Maureen Hawkins and Linda Jaster; grandchildren, Gail VanScoyk, Denise Hawkins, Kim Jaster, and Sherri Jaster; great-grandson, Christopher VanScoyk; and sisters, Dorothy Hanna and Corrine Love. A floral designer, Margaret retired to Holbrook, Arizona in 1987 and Tucson, Arizona in 1994. The family wishes to express special thanks to all the staff at Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc, 1650 E Ft. Lowell Rd, Tucson, 85719. Private services will be followed by burial at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
