VALENZUELA, Maria Louisa O., 72, of Tucson, died May 16, 1997. She is survived by her children: Virginia Alvarez, Fernando Garcia, Joe (Yvonne) Garcia, Isabel (Frank) Bracamonte, Mario (Margarita) Valenzuela, 18 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; one sister, Maria Murrietta and two brothers, Frank and Ignacio Ochoa also survive. A visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. at San Ignacio Church, 785 W. Sahuaro, on Friday, May 23, 1997. A Mass will be on Saturday, May 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
ZIMMERMAN, Ruby Wilbur, 91, of Tucson, AZ, died May 17, 1997. Survived by two sons, Ray (Jeanne) and Albert Zimmerman of Tucson, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Wilbur of Redondo Beach, CA; one sister, Eva Cruce of Tucson, AZ. Graveside Services will be held Friday, May 23, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.
BLACKMORE, Alice M., 86, of Tucson, died May 17, 1997. Survivors include her son, Fred H. (Charlotte) Blackmore; her daughter, Carol (Ken) Meenan; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Blackmore. Memorial donations may be made in Alice’s name to The Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
BURKE, Grace Louise, 83, of Tucson, AZ, died May 17, 1997. Survived by Alice, David, Lynn Wittman; cousins, George Dorsam; nephew, David, J.J. and Virginia Sellen; adopted grandchildren, friends and family of faith at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Affiliations: member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, active artist and supporter of the arts.Services are to be held Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeffray S. Greene of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Friends may call Pastor Greene at 883-0627. Remembrances may be made to Grace Burke Memorial, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
CARTER, Emma C., born in Baltimore, MD May 24, 1901, passed away on May 19, 1997 at the Blue Ridge Adult Christian Center in Bealeton, Virginia in residence. Survived by daughter, Ann of Tucson; son, Nick (Barbara) of Elkins, West Virginia; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Interment Arlington Cemetery.
CASSIDY, Mary Magdalen, 76, of Tucson, AZ, died May 17, 1997. Survived by her children, Donald E. Cassidy, James D. Cassidy (Rebecca), Patricia J. Saugling (Robert); brother, Clarence J. Kosht of Mansfield, OH and sister, Helen Arnold of Ashland, OH; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Affiliations: currently an active member of V.F.W. Her accomplishments include: Past Auxiliary President of Post 4903, Past District President and Past State President. Her contribution and dedication to the V.F.W. extends from 1956 to death. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 20, 1997 with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.Services are to be held Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
CERVANTES, Alfonso H. 'Al', 81, of Tucson, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 1997. Preceded in death by daughter, Gloria. Beloved husband of Esperanza 'Hope' for 53 years. Also survived by loving family: daughter, Evelyn (Chris) Brown; grandsons, Scott and Paul Brown; sisters, Amparo Duran, Carmen Muir, Adelina (George) Hall, Edissa (Charles) Simpson; brother, Mike Cervantes; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Alfonso was born and raised in Tucson and only left to serve his country in WWII. He worked at Hughes Aircraft for 30 years before retiring in 1980. He was a long time member of the Elks and the American Legion. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
CROCKETT, Robert Jeremiah Jr., age 76, passed away on Friday, May 16, 1997 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on September 19, 1920 in Newark, NJ. He is survived by loving wife and constant companion of 51 years, Jeannette L.; loving sons, Robert III (Jane) of Cloudcroft, NM, David Paul (Mary) of Palm Coast, FL and Russell David of Tucson; loving daughters, Jeanne-Marie (Patrick Alarid) Crockett of Las Vegas, NM and Sharon Ann (Gary) Baschore of Renfrew, PA and grandchildren, Keith, Kris and Kory Crockett, Evan and Derek Baschore, Leo, Roderick, Edward and Elizabeth Villareal and Victoria Moresco. Also survived by sister, Ruth Van Giezen and her children, Charles, Nancy and Mary; niece, Sue Ann Russum and her children, Bo and Memphis; niece, Frances (Hugh) Keiser and her children, Dena, Kerry and Tara. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna O’Brien and Robert Jeremiah Crockett, Sr.; son, Ronald and sister, Phyllis Russunt. Staff Sergeant Robert Crockett served during World War II in the 389th Squadron of the Army Air Corps in Europe, where he was listed MIA. He was an active member of the V.F.W. Post 4903, the DAV Cactus 2 Chapter and the B.P.O.E. Lodge 2663 in Tucson and the American Legion Post 0038 in Ft. Meyers, FL. He graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ in 1937 and attended the University of Arizona and Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ. A custom builder, he built homes in Tucson, AZ, New Jersey and St. Correct, N.S. Virgin Islands before retiring to Tucson in 1972. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee), from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 1997. Graveside Services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. The family asks that in memory of Robert’s love for gardening, you enjoy plants and flowers in their natural setting.
DONOHUE, Harold Joseph, 65 years old, died Sunday, May 18, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Eleanor Donohue of Tucson; daughter, Susan Portillo of CA; brother, Raymond Donohue of Tucson; sister, Joan Cunningham of NC; two grandchildren. Memorial Mass for Mr. Donohue will be said at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 1997 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
FARLEY, Pete, 72, died May 14, 1997.Husband of Mary Jane Farley; brother of Lawrence (Helen) Farley, John Joseph (Marie) Farley and Edward (Mary) Farley. Memorial Rosary and Scripture Service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Father Floyd Stromberg officiating. Mr. Farley was a member of Our Lady Queen of All Saints, the Polish Club and a life member of VFW Post 10188. Donations in Mr. Farleys memory may be made to Asthma Foundation of Southern Arizona, P. O. Box 50304, Tucson, AZ 85703 or Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, 85742. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAMON, Eugene Lawton, Lt. Col. (USMC) Ret., of Tucson, AZ, born in Grayson, KY on July 4, 1919 and died on Thursday, May 15, 1997 after a brief illness. Survivors include: wife, Lindsay Patricia; two daughters, Jeanie Lynn Hamon, (Philip R. Kunz) and Patricia Lee Cain; grandson, Joel Hamon Vaughn; granddaughter, Tricia Lee Cain; great-grandson, Stefan Jules Cain; brothers, Elton Hamon (Edna) and Arthur (deceased) Hamon (Harriet); sisters, Ruby Clark (John), Mary Jo Carson (John) and Iva Melvin (James) and numerous other relatives, most of whom are living in other states and in New Zealand. Lt. Col. Hamon enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from high school and went through boot camp in Paris Island, SC. From there he was stationed in the Philippines, China and Ireland before WWII. He went to Guadalcanal with officer candidate pins. He was stationed in many different countries during WWII and retired as Lt. Col. after 20 years of loyal service to his country. He received a Purple Heart. The Hamon’s moved to Nokesville, VA after leaving the military and lived there for 18 years. Eugene was a master Mason in Grayson, KY and a member of Ruritan in Nokesville, VA. They moved to Tucson, AZ in 1983 and have lived here since. Eugene is much loved and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his faithful dog Beau. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of Eugene L. Hamon to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 17116, Tucson, AZ 85731. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
HIGGINS, T. Scott, 54, passed away May 18, 1997 at home. Preceded in death by mother, Imogene E. Higgins. Survived by wife, Patricia; father, Thomas J. Higgins of Willcox, AZ; daughter, Lisa Higgins of Boston, MA; brother, Donald Higgins of San Diego, CA; sister, Joanna (Tom) Dickinson of Tucson; stepsons, Craig, Brian and Todd (Kim) Courson, all of Tucson. Scott was born June 26, 1942 in Tucson and grew up in Willcox. He graduated from the U of A College of Law in 1968 and retired from the US District Court in Tucson in September, 1996. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. No services are planned at this time.
LUKAS, Victor J., 91, of Tucson, died May 17, 1997. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Florence in 1971 and his second wife, Edna in 1990; also preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis. He is survived by daughter, Norma (Keith) Maynard of Tucson; stepson, Bill (Alicia) Wellman of Tucson; his sisters, Bessie Samek of Nebraska, Elsie (Joe) Riggs of Colorado, Helen (Elester) Christ of California and brother, Frank (Ruby) Lukas of Nebraska. Also survived by grandchildren, Tommy Maynard, Lulu (Alnufo) Basurto, Lisa (Jeff) Mitchell and Judy Wellman, all of Tucson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews including, Byron Riggs of Colorado, Vincent (Corian) Riggs and their children, Cokie and Lisa, whom he loved dearly. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Tuesday, May 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Funeral Services will be at Catalina United Methodist Church, Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, 3838 N. Campbell, 85719, in Victor’s name. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
RYAN, Beatrice E., 83, of Tucson, died May 19, 1997. He is survived by son, Joseph (Patricia Trout) Ryan; daughter, Elizabeth Ryan; grandchildren, Ronald, Tara and Ryan; brother, James Henry Tucker; sister, Josephine Hubel. Graveside Services will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
TIM, Ingeborg Marie, age 94, died of natural causes Friday, May 16, 1997. She is survived by her sister, Gunvor (Lillian) Hansen; three daughters, Lillian East, Myrna Haley and Verlin Bond; by 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tim, an LPN, had in earlier years been president of the Western Slopes Nursing Home Association of Colorado. A Memorial Service was held at the Community of Hope Lutheran Church at 5:30, Monday afternoon, May 19. Services were conducted by Pastor David Drum. Remembrances may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona.
TRUJILLO, Shawn, 19 of Tucson, passed away May 17, 1997. Preceded in death by grandfather, Wm. Victor Lopez. Survived by grandparents, Benjamin and Rosario Trujillo, Fresia Lopez; parents, Edward and Diane Trujillo; daughters, Leesellaa Trujillo; sister, Trisha Trujillo; twin brother, Eric Trujillo; also survived by girlfriend, Monica Valenzuela and numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 1997 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. Chapel Service will be offered on Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel). Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
ZIMMERMAN, Ruby Wilbur, 91, of Tucson, AZ, died May 17, 1997. Survived by two sons, Ray (Jeanne) and Albert Zimmerman of Tucson, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Wilbur of Redondo Beach, CA; one sister, Eva Cruce of Tucson, AZ. Graveside Services will be held Friday, May 23, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.
GOLDBERG, Marvin W., 62, of Tucson, former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, died May 18, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Bette Mae; preceded in death by parents, Ben and Anna; also survived by sons, Jeff Goldberg, Barry Goldberg; daughter, Linda Goldberg; mother of grandchildren, Julie Higle; sister, Adele (Joel) Roman; brothers, Jay (Grace) Sperling and Samuel (Phyllis) Goldberg; predeceased by sister-in-law, Lillian Goldberg; survived by grandchildren, Emily, Ben, Arielle, Jared, and Mitchell and many nieces and nephews. Marvin was a graduate of 5th Avenue High School of Pittsburgh, PA, past President of Adath Jeshurun/Cneseth Israel Congregation and HIP Fathers Club. He was the first recipient of HIP man of the year 1970. Marvin was also the current Vice President of NARF, officer of UFPC Union and member of Congregation Chofetz Chayim. Chapel Service, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Israel Becker, Congregation Chofetz Chayim officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery, Chofetz Chayim Section. In lieu of flowers donations may be mae to Congregation Chofetz Chayim or American Diabetes Association, 2328 W Royal Palm Rd., Ste D, Phoenix, 85021.
GOMEZ, Luz, 91, of Tucson, passed away May 15, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, Jose; and children, Rod and Socorro. Survived by daughters, Lucy (Peter), Mary Lou (Eusebio), Rosalva (Jose); sons, Ray (Linda), Joe (Betty); 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 1997 from 6:00 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 on Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
HAVER, Ellis T., loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep May 17, 1997. Born January 12, 1919 in Parkin, AK. Husband of Pauline Haver; father of Ellis Patrick Haver of Lakewood, CO; Stephen Haver of Colorado Springs, CO; Nelson A. Haver of Houston, TX; Timothy J. Haver of Tucson; Rebecca J. Weeks of Dallas, TX; brother of Julia M. Wade of Cherokee, OK; grandfather of eight beautiful grandchildren. Mr. Haver was a U.S. Air Force WWII Veteran and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mass will be offered Tuesday, May 20 at Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S Kolb Rd., with Monsignor Thomas Cahalane officiating with interment following in Our Lady Of The Desert Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you plant a tree or a rose in memory of Ellis T. Haver at a location of your choice. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
