COSENTINO, Caterina, 86, of Tucson, passed away into the arms of Our Lord on February 10, 1997. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy; five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son, Bruno; grandchildren, Catherine, Andrew and Louis (Donna); five great-grandchildren, Mari, Anna-Marie, Suzanne, Brianna and Catherine, all of Tucson; and brother, Bruno Codispot of Ohio. Friends may call at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway on Thursday, February 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Wake service will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 338 W. University Blvd., Friday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
DRAISEY, Howard L., age 84, of Tucson, passed away Friday, February 7, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Florence; daughter, Joy and son-in-law, Leif Bollesen; four granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Willow Lake, South Dakota. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
EDDY, Richard, Tucson has lost one of its most decent, caring real estate professional with the sudden passing of Richard Eddy. Richard Eddy was born to Robert and Yvonne Eddy on March 7, 1943 in Long Beach, California. He was raised in Bakersfield, California where he attended elementary, junior high and high school. Richard graduated from Fresno State University, School of Business Administration in 1963. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the US Air Corps Flight Operations at Castle Air Force Base, California. In 1967 he was stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War and returned to the United States where he concluded his term of service at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson in 1968. Richard remained in Tucson and started his real estate career with Coldwell Banker in 1969. He was consistently one of the top retail brokers in Tucson. In 1983 he started Centrecor Development Company where the focus was on retail development and brokerage. Since 1992, Richard was the designated broker at Bourn Properties, Inc. where he specialized in tenant and landlord representation. Richard, as a broker, served an important role in the development of grocery anchor neighborhood shopping centers throughout Tucson. Richard was also involved with the initial leasing team for the Tucson Mall and Park Mall. Richard will be greatly missed by the commercial real estate community. In 1972, Richard married Jane Kleinsmith in Tucson. Richard is survived by his four sons, Ryan (currently attending ASU), Kevin, Steven and John (attending school in Tucson); his fiancee, Susan Anderson and her children, Locke and Casey all in Tucson; his mother, Yvonne C. Snyder of Irvine, California; his father, Robert N. Eddy and his wife, Karen of Bakersfield, California; his brother, William N. Eddy and his fiancee, Linda Bartholomew of Irving, California and his sister, Jennifer McClintock of Bakersfield, California. Richard is also survived by many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Richard was a wonderful and loving father to his four sons and participated tremendously in their lives. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 West Chapala Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Richard G. Eddy at the Arizona Bank for a college fund for his four sons. Please make donations payable to Richard Eddy Children’s Trust Account c/o Arizona Bank, Attention Gretchen Medalen, 4707 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona 85712.
GALLEGOS, Carmen G., 94, of Tucson, passed away February 7, 1997. Survived by daughters, Matilde (Jacinto) Becerra, Lilia (Alfonzo) Ortegon, Maria Luisa (Ismael) Cecena, Carmen (Fermin) Garcia, Yolanda (Jesus) Altamirano; sons, Humberto (Maria Luisa), Robert (Refujio), Oscar (Maria), Alberto (Graciela), Adalbeto (Graciela), Hernan (Maria Luisa), Cuauthemoc (Maria) Gallegos; 73 grandchildren; 164 great-grandchildren; 45 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 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 Friday, February 14, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
GOEBEL, Terrance W., 56, of Tucson, died February 9, 1997. Husband of Terri K.; father of Mark W. and Powell T. (Jill) Goebel, Travis (Melinda) Fickett, Daniel Adams; brother of Dale (Flo) Goebel and Cathy (John) Herrell. Mr. Goebel was owner and operator of Terri’s Appliance Repair. Memorial Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. Friday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. David McAllister officiating. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
HIESEL, Gregory Thomas, 31, passed away on February 7, 1997. He is survived by his parents, Joe and Kathleen Hiesel, of FL; his brothers, Joseph, of TX, Shawn, of FL; and sister, Paula, of FL; his grandmother (Nana), Kathleen Still, of NY; his aunt, Pat; uncle Dave; cousins, David, Kim, Nicolle (Brian); and the boys that he loved so much, all of whom he lived with in Tucson. He is also survived by a great many aunts, uncles and cousins in Tucson and throughout the U.S. Greg was a hulk of a man with a heart of gold. He was always there when you needed him. We all loved him so much, he will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 1997 at The Halstead’s Home.
HILL, Elizabeth C. I., 22, of Tucson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 7, 1997. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Daniel Hill; father, Michael Pace; brothers, Michael II and Daniel Pace; grandmother, Corda Pace; aunts, Carol Gonzalez, Gayla and Mary Pace; cousins, Samantha Howell, Joe, Amanda, Jon, Jeremy, Jason and Jeffery Gonzalez and Thomas Keith; parents-in-law, Buck and Maurine Hill, all of Tucson; brothers-in-law, David Hill of Tucson, William 'Eddie' (Jima) Hill of MS; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Tim) George of MS and Pam (Jim) Davis of CA. Liz is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Liz was a special person who touched many lives in her 22 years. She graduated second in her 1993 class from Flowing Wells, she ran cross country and track as well as played on the 1993 State Runner-up Basketball team. Liz was drum major for the FWHS Marching band. Liz went on to the U of A where she played tuba with the marching band. Although the Lord decided to take her home she will remain forever in our hearts. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 1997 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, 3015 N. Oracle. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
HORST, Wanda A., 85, died February 9, 1997. Sister of Lois Nash of OK. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Bruce Warner officiating. Burial in TMP East Lawn. Donations to Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon way would be appreciated. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LLOYD, Charles W., died February 8, 1997 at Tucson in his 97th year. Predeceased by his wife, Vera May Procter in 1985. Longtime resident of Wingham, Ontario. A duel citizen in Canada and United States. Survived by one son, Donald and his wife, Louise and grandchildren; David and Margaret, Stephen and Ginette, Timothy and Stasia, Jane and Perry Lefko. Beloved great-grandchildren are, Mary, John, Joanne Lloyd, Andrew and Katherine Lloyd, Ben and Shayna Lefko. Cremation at Tucson. Memorial service February 12, 2:00 p.m. at Campana Del Rio Chapel, 1550 E. River Rd. Tucson.
LOMBARDINO, Grace E., 80, died February 6, 1997. Mother of one son and one daughter. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MATHEWS, Mary Lou, born May 8, 1929 in Wheeling, WV, died February 7, 1997 after a lengthy illness. married to C.D. 'Pinky' Mathews for 48 years. Moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1955. Worked for Bank of Douglas, the Arizona Bank. Survived by husband and four sons, David, John, Skeeter, 'Paul'. Mary was a loving lady, mother and wife. In lieu of no services, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association.
MULDER, John G., died February 6, 1997 after a brief illness. Born in Amsterdam, Holland on July 24, 1927. He emigrated to Canada in 1954 and moved to Rochester, NY in 1960. He retired as a design engineer from the Eastman Kodak Co. He moved to Tucson in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; children: daughter, Peggy Crowley (Jim), son, Glenn (Jeanette), both of Rochester, NY, stepson, Chuck Barney (Leslie), Minot, ND; brother, Bert (Coby), Canada; sister, Dien Oldenhof (Joop), Holland; and nine grandchildren. Friends will be received at the home Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 6403 E Wolfhead from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Donations can be made to the hospice of your choice.
PAZ, Susana, 96, of Tucson, died February 8, 1997. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Guillermina Vega. Survivors include: daughter, Guillermina Castillo; daughter, Francisca De La Cruz; six grandchildren, Felipe Castillo, Jr., Hector Castillo, Sandra Miller, Clarissa Palma, Gerry Castillo and Alfredo Castillo; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Friday February 14, 10:00 a.m., with Fr. Cyprian Killackey officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PERKINS, Laura Mae, 82, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord February 11, 1997. In loving memory. Laura is survived by her daughters, Lou Ann Prince, Sue Mae Stodieck; son, Merle (Janet) Morgan; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; plus many nieces and nephews. Member of Eastern Star True Kindred. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Sunday, February 16, 1997 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 17, 1997. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
RICHARDSON, Robert W., of Tucson, passed away February 10, 1997. Survived by his wife, Mary W. of Tucson; sons, Thomas W. Richardson of Phoenix, Arizona, John W. Richardson of Spokane, Washington; daughter, Frances R. Murray of Bedford, NH; six grandchildren; sister, Martha P. Richardson of Tucson. Memorial services will be held at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 West Ina Rd., on Friday, February 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. Gregory Wyes officiating. Mrs. Richardson suggests donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy, 300 East University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Mage Rd.
ROBISON, Finis, died February 8, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. He was a resident of Tucson for 52 years, formerly of Kansas. He was employed by Arizona Sash & Door for 20 years. Survived by children, Don (Marge), Roger (Pat), Chris (CeCe) of Tucson, Jerry (Sandy) of Nevada, Ilene (Jack) of California, Loretta of Alabama, Bonnie (Larry) of Pennsylvania; 38 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah; son, Ron and daughter, Donna. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3700 E. Ft.Lowell, February 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at LDS Cemetery, 4001 N. Alvernon.
ROMESBURG, Daniel J., 38, of Tucson, entered into rest February 7, 1997. Preceded in death by his brother, Rick and father, Charles (Chuck). Survived by son, Daniel, Jr.; mother, Lois; brothers, David and Tom; sisters, Cheryl (John) Gallo and Cindy (David) Northey and four nephews and two nieces. Memorial Services will be held at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., on Saturday, February 15, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Deacon Carlos Valenzuela officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SMITH, Erwin Van Buren, 75, of Tucson, died February 8, 1997. husband of Betty M. of Tucson; father of Erwin Van Buren Smith, III and Edwin C. Smith, both of Otego, New York, Edna L. Franson of Pembroke Pines, Florida; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; brother of Bessie McConnell of Tucson. Memorial Service at Mission Park Baptist Church, 2101 W. Ajo Way. Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Community Christian School, 158 River St. #2 Oneonta, New York, 13820. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
WALKER, James M., Jr., 36, beloved son of James and Marie Walker entered into rest February 8, 1997. Preceded in death by his father, James M. Walker Sr. Survived by his mother, Marie; brother, Frank; sisters, Julia Bennett and Leva Daly; nephew, Perry Daly; niece, Leva Anne Daly. He was a poet and lover of nature. His greatest wish was peace for all mankind. He gave his heart to God and God accepted it. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WALKER, Vernon D., 87, died February 6, 1997. Survived by daughters, Rev. Nannette 'Robin' Walker of Oakland, CA and Nancy Walker of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Kristy Lynn Dixon, Robert Stewart and Omar Clardy of San Diego, CA; great-grandchild, Dana Skinner of San Diego, CA; God daughters, Karen Rotan and Linda Rotan Mitchell of Long Beach, CA; God son, Jon Zylspra of Alaska . Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 12, 1997 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Services will be held Thursday, February 13th at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with Rev. C. Jessel Strong of Prince Chapel A.M.E., officiating. Burial to take place at South Lawn Cemetery.
