STEIN, Sidney, 80, of Tucson, died May 12, 1997. Survivors include his wife, Lenore; sister, Sally; and brother, Bernard. Loving and loyal to wife, family and friends, he will be deeply mourned and greatly missed. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
WIRSCHING, Alice Ann, 89, died May 10, 1997. Survived by her son, Paul H. (Jeanne C.) Wirsching; grandchildren, Paul H. Jr., Susan (Donald) Dempski, Patricia (Michael) Gipson and Catherine (Mark) Roberts; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Angela, Christopher and Shaina Dempski, Michael and Andrew Gipson, Katherine, Elizabeth, William (Jack) Roberts. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 1997 with a Vigil Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
CALDERON, Alejandro, 88, of Tucson, passed away May 10, 1997. Survived by wife, Socorro Calderon; daughters, Yolanda A. Calderon of Phoenix, AZ, Marta (Jim) Buchanan of Tucson, AZ; Nancy (Nicholas) Dye of Riverside, CA; son, Mike (Patty) Calderon of Tucson, AZ; sister, Luisa Mayorga. Also survived by four grandchildren, Monique Quintana, Michael Calderon, Cecilia Buchanan, and Pierre Calderon. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospice. Mr. Calderon was a loving father and grandfather. He will be missed greatly by his beloved family and many friends. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FORD, Thomas Roberts, beloved husband of Cornelia (Nina) Porter Ford, of West Hartford, CT, died Saturday, May 10, 1997 at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, CT. A lifelong resident of West Hartford, he was the son of the late Richard Nelson Ford and Elizabeth Beede Ford, and grandson of Carl Greenleaf Beede and Mabel Merrill Beede. He was a graduate of Avon Old Farms School and Yale University. In 1957, he started a 36-year career at Cigna as a Securities Analyst and retired in 1993 as Assistant Vice President and Controller of the CID Financial Division. Throughout his life, Tom was concerned for the environment and people in need. He volunteered his time and expertise for a wide variety of causes. He was on the Board of Directors for I Have a Dream/Asylum Hill, was an actor with the Windsor Jesters and other community theater groups, and a narrator for Talking Books. For the Hartford Seminary, he served on the Investment Committee, Planned Giving Committee, was Vice Chair for the Annual Fund, A Corporator, and a bookstore volunteer at the Gathering Place. Tom loved to play tennis, travel, shoot hoops with his sons, and practice his whistling. In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his children, Becky and Nick Lai of New York City, NY, Dan and Mary Ford of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, Ted Ford of Seattle, WA, Andrew Ford of Seattle, WA; his sister and brother-in-law, Mimi and Christopher Stahler of Wenatchee, WA; his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Elli Ford of Center Sandwich, NH; his stepmother, Margaret Twombly of Bloomfield, CT; his aunt, Miriam Beede Imlah of Falls Church, VA; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Grace Porter Hill of Tucson, AZ; and his brother-in-law, Ronald Fraser of Palm Beach, FL. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT. Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. The Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT, is in charge of arrangements.
GANDARA, Ramona F., 81, of Tucson, passed away May 10, 1997. Survived by daughter, Cecilia Montes; son, Francisco Gandara. Other survivors include four brothers; and one sister. Also surviving are five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 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 Wednesday 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, INC.
MERRIAM, William, age 64, of Benson, died on Thursday, May 8, 1997. Mr. Merriam was an automotive mechanic. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway). Graveside services will follow at the Pima County Cemetery.
PHILIPSON, Syra, 75, of Tucson, died May 10, 1997. Survived by her husband of 50 years, Benjamin Philipson; sons, Dr. Elliot H. (Sandra J.) Philipson of Cleveland, OH; Dr. Jonathan D. (Beth) Philipson of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Rebecca Philipson, Julia Philipson, Jordan Philipson, and Ethan Philipson; sister, Roslyne (Henry H.) Kaufmann of Tucson; brother-in-law, Dr. Lloyd S. Epstein of Tucson; many nieces and nephews. mrs. Philipson was a devoted wife, mother, and a talented art teacher. Service will be held Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, 85732.
REA, Richard 'Dick' J., 75, went to be with the Lord May 10, 1997. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mona M. Rea; his beloved sons, Harold R. (Linda) Rea and Rickey L. Rea; precious grandsons, Jack, Wayne, and Scott. Richard is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister. He was born on July 8, 1921 in Salem, Ohio. Friends may call Tuesday, May 13, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Pastor John Miller of the Northwest Bible Church officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
WIRSCHING, Alice Ann, 89, died May 10, 1997. Survived by her son, Paul H. (Jeanne C.) Wirsching; grandchildren, Paul H. Jr., Susan (Donald) Dempski, Patricia (Michael) Gipson and Catherine (Mark) Roberts; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Angela, Christopher and Shaina Dempski, Michael and Andrew Gipson, Katherine, Elizabeth, William (Jack) Roberts. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 1997 with a Vigil Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BENNETT, Dawn Y., 81, died May 7, 1997, preceded in death by Robert F. Bennett. Survived by sons Robert W., Gerald C. (Lisa), and daughter Cheryl (Mark) Barrios, grandchildren Michael (Rosi), Scott (Michelle), Kendra, Ashley Lightfoot, Stephanie, Tracy, and Scott Bennett, and great-grandson Malachi Bushey. Dawn was a cosmetology instructor, belonged to the Eastern Stars and the Soroptimist Club in Flat Rock, Michigan. A memorial service will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3737 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road, on May 24, 19976 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Arizona Lung Association and St. Alban’s Building Fund.
DANGERFIELD, Bobby E., 60, of Tucson, died May 3, 1997. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 13 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. with Services to follow. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
LARSON, Victoria, 86, died May 7, 1997. Mother of Muriel Carlton of Sahuarita and Robert Larson of Peru, Indiana; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday May 13, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Father Walter Klemchuck officiating. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MCCARVILLE, Jerome M. 'Jerry', 72, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), died May 9, 1997. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Nina Lyerly McCarville; three children, Janice (Dick) Marshall, James (Denise) McCarville and Judith (Ted) Krag; grandchildren, Heather, Bryan, Stacy and Leah; his mother, Ethel McCarville and three sisters and two brothers; plus many nieces and nephews. Private Services were held. In lieu of flowers please leave remembrances to the Pima Air Museum. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
SANDERS, Charles E., 58, of Tucson, died May 7, 1997. Survived by wife, Alicia; children, Glenda (Steve) Bracamonte, Charles, Mary and Richard; brothers, Bill, Ted (Maria), Fred (Billie), George (Jeane), Elda (Rubin) Munoz, Jack (Patricia) Metz; mother-in-law, Delfina Armenta; and eight grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated, 10:00 a.m., Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo. Interment will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant) 327-6341.
SCHWARZ, Josef, 80, of Tucson, died Friday, May 9, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughters, Ingrid (Herman) Kron, Elsie (David) Cassity; sons, Gunther Schwarz, Martin Schwarz; granddaughters, Suzy Cassity, Alison Cassity (Ray) Perez, Lisa (Dan) Hull, Monica Kron; great-granddaughters, Kaylyn Hull, Kristina Hull. Joe was a farmer in Europe nurturing the soil. Joe was a baker in Chicago nurturing people. Joe was friend to all, nurturing a friendly smile for life and joy. We are all going to miss him. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary on Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club, Tucson 85713.
SWANSON, Ruth A., 86, died May 3, 1997. She will be lovingly missed by children, Del (Judy) Timper of Tucson, Ed (Jayne) Timper of Wisconsin and Beverly (Vincent) Palermo of Pennsylvania; brother, Russel Edmiston of Illinois; sisters, Alice Hajney of Tucson, Mary Ellen Elliot of Wisconsin and Jeanette Freeland of Illinois; grandchildren, Rachel Kipka of New Hampshire, Catherine Timper of Tucson, Alan Timper and Leigh Timper, both of Wisconsin and Vinnie Palermo of Pennsylvania. Memorial Service, 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 12, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Reverend Patrick Henry officiating. Contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
HUMES, Robert G., 59, of Tucson, died May 7, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Melanie; mother, Winnefried Griffin; sister, Joyce Rausch; extended family and friends. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 1997, 3:30 p.m., at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, with Pastor Daniel Hodgson officiating
KOTOUC, Helen R., 75, of Tucson, died May 7, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Walter; daughters, Christy Larson and Cindy Miller. A long time resident of Tucson, she was active in girl scouting and loved to travel. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
KRMPOTICH, John L., 70, died May 6, 1997. Husband of Bridget Krmpotich; brother of Michael (Marlene) Krmpotich of Tempe and Martha (Tom) Salven of CA; uncle of Mark (Vera), Michael Jr., Deane, George II, Robert and Andrew Krmpotich; nephew of Ankica Uvalic and Lujia Grdan, both of Croatia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Mary Krmpotich and his brother Dr. George Krmpotich. John worked up until his death with the Pima County Waste & Water Management. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with Father Robert Tamminga and Father Floyd Strongberg officiating.Entombment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Church and friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Church. Contributions to the Tucson Residence Foundation, 5049 E. Broadway, #124, Tucson, AZ 85711 would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MARTINEZ, Manuel L., 78, of Tucson, passed away May 6, 1997. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria and daughter, Margie M. Thompson. Survived by daughters, Dolores Marinez, Isabel M. (Willie) Figueroa, Sally (Frank) Alegria; sons, Frank (Irma), David (Gina); sister, Anita Fernandez; nine grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 11, 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, May 12, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
TURNER, Paul Rudolph, went to be with our Lord, May 6, 1997. Born in Terre Haute, IN, May 24, 1909, survived by wife, Bertha Leota (Wyant) Turner; daughter and son-in-law, Norma and George Kalmar of Tucson, AZ, daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jim McCoy of Powell, OH; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Sandy Turner of LaGrange, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Marita Turner of Stockport, OH; and daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Frank Bolin of Grove City, OH; 10 grandchildren; seven 7 step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; nieces, Marie Turner and Irene Ripley of Terre Haute, IN, Doris Mae Hart of Paulding, OH and Laura Lee Rodgers of Conroe, TX. Paul and Bertha were married, October 26, 1935, in Marshall, IL. Paul leaves a void in the lives of all his family that can never be filled, a treasure trove of memories both sad and funny. Paul worked for Thomson-Symon Printing Company in Terre Haute, IN and later moved his family to Columbus, OH where he held the position of commercial artist for 33 years for F and R Lazarus Company and retired in 1978. Paul and Bertha moved to McConnelsville, OH and in 1991 moved to Tucson, AZ. Farewell, Paul, only congestive hear failure, emphysema, pneumonia andfather time could overwhelm your unconquerable spirit. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 1997 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Cremation by HEATHER MORTUARY AND CHAPELS. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, Holy Family Center and Carondelet Hospice Services for their sensitivity and caring. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745.
