LARSON, Kenneth L., age 83, died April 27, 1997. Survivors include wife, Violet L., Tucson; son, Marshall K. (Gini) Larson, Glasford, IL; step-daughters, Phyliss Hall, Parson, AZ, Jean Milerbis, Parson, AZ; brothers, Stan Larson, Bullhead, AZ; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Larson was a member of the Bob Cats Orchestra which played for many organizations for 27 years. Graveside Services will be at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, on Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., with pastor Dale Jacobson. Interment will follow at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
LERNOR, Paul, 74, of Tucson, died April 27, 1997. Survived by his wife, Mae D. Lernor of Tucson; children, Mark (Marilyn) Lernor of Katy, TX; Suzie (Kenny) Berman of Tucson; Lou Lernor, Michael (Marilyn) Rubin, all of Phoenix; Donna Goldberg, Bill (Pam) Rubin, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Stephanie, Natalie, Courtney, Zachary, Jessica, Brandon, Melissa, and Sarah; brother, Don Lernor of Phoenix; other extended family including nieces and nephews. Graveside Service Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Temple Emanu-El Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, Congregation Of Chadash officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
MARISCAL, Gilbert C. Sr., 75, of Tucson, passed away April 26, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Artemisa 'Micha' Mariscal. Survived by daughters, Mary (Angel) Silva, Margaret Mariscal, Bernadette (Jerry) Thompson, Deborah (Jesus) Martinez; sons, Gilbert, Jr. (Lori) Mariscal, Richard (Lorraine) Mariscal, Danny Mariscal, David Mariscal; sister, Armida Mariscal Lopez. Also survived by 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 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, April 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Mr. Mariscal was a veteran of World War II and was stationed in Okinawa. Mr. Mariscal, along with his wife, Artemisa, founded Micha’s Restaurant in 1975. The family would like to let their faithful customers and friends know that, in honor of Mr. Mariscal, Micha’s Restaurant will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MORENO, Lorenzo A., Sr., 55, died April 27, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by wife; Josefina Moreno; three sons, Carlos, Martin, Lorenzo, Jr.; two daughters, Brianna and Anna; father, Julio Moreno; four brothers; and two sisters; also survived by seven grandchildren. Mass for Mr. Moreno will be said at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo, Tucson. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Inurnment, Friday, May 2, 1997 at Holy Hope Cemetery at 8:30 a.m.
MOYZA, Alyce Ruth, age 59, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on April 26, 1997. Alyce’s life was dedicated to bringing happiness and love to her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Armando, Sr.; daughters, Fran, Olga, Anna; sons, Armando Jr. and Gilbert; her son-in-law, Michael; sister and brother-in-law, Olga and Jesus Aguilar; brother, Chris Quezada; beloved grandchildren, Christen, Adrianne, Jennifer, Raymond, Andrew, Sarah, William, Natalie, Katie and Rebekah; her nieces, Julie (Bob) and Cecilia; her nephew, Lenny (Nadine), Patsy and Diane (Martin); her special surrogate daughter and son, Susie and John, Rae Leanne and Trevor; great aunt, Julia Peralta; and her cousins, Angie and Dick Yrigoyen, Joanne, Diane, Jackie, Pam, Roberto, Debbie, Sandy, Mickey, Arnold, Armando (Racheal), Virgie, Sister Gloria, Eleanor (John), Chuck (Lydia), Darlene (Fernando), Carlos, Eddie and Annie; and her special friend and helper, Alex. This was the family she loved and lived her life to the fullest for. She also had many additional friends and relatives who she loved dearly.
Alyce worked in the banking industry for more than 33 years. Upon graduating from Salpointe High School, Alyce worked for Southern Arizona Bank and subsequently Valley National Bank where she made many life-long friends. Alyce positively affected the lives of many. For those who knew her, she was always happy, had an infectious smile and would make everyone laugh. She lent a helping hand to anyone who would ask. She will be dearly missed by all.
A Rosary will be held at Santa Cruz Church on Thursday, May 1 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass also at Santa Cruz Church will be held on Friday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Tubac Cemetery directly after the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the Moyza family requests donations be made to the Arizona Kidney Foundation in Alyce’s name to help the less fortunate with home dialysis training and costs associated with kidney transplants.
O’BRIEN, Raymond Joseph, 71, died April 28, 1997. Husband of Eleanor R. O’Brien of Tucson. Father of Michael P. (Charlene) O’Brien of Worster, MA; Kathryn (Dennis) Gawle of West Hampton, MA; and Maureen O’Brien of San Francisco; three grandchildren also survive. Mr. O’Brien was a member of B.P.O.E. in Greenfield, MA and Tucson, AZ, American Legion Post 36, Tucson, AZ. He was a World War II Army Veteran. His passion was his family and golf. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. The family suggests donations to the Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4019 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018; or the charity of one’s choice. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ORTEGA, Jorge 'Caras', 22, of Tucson, whose life was cut short on April 27, 1997, is survived by his mother, Rachel; sons, Javier and Ruben; his brothers, Mario, Mark, Nico; and sister, Cindy; grandparents, Ramon and Cecilia Martinez; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many beloved friends. We love you and will miss you. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
REID, Lee H., 86, of Tucson, died April 24, 1997. Survived by wife, Muriel of Indiana; daughter, Gloria Green of CA; brother, Mark of OK; sister, Lula Mae of OK; granddaughters, Adrianna and Megan. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
STOCKWEATHER, Lynn G., of Dallas, passed away April 25, 1997. A member of the Masonic Lodge. Survived by wife of 50 years, Alice Stockweather; son, Skip and wife, Carol Stockweather; daughter, Arlene and husband, Walter Emo; grandchildren, Tracy Stockweather and E.J. Stockweather; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 1997, at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Restland Funeral Home, located on Greenville Ave., 1/2 mile North of LBJ. 972-238-7111.
VIHTELIC, Albin R., 79, died April 27, 1997. A resident of Tucson since 1969, Albin was born in Cleveland, OH. He is survived by nephews in Cleveland, OH. Preceded in death by wife, Miriam Obenauf Vihtelic on July 28, 1995. Also preceded in death by parents, Mathew and Mary Vihtelic; first wife, Gertrude Petzel Vihtelic; brothers, William and Frank; and sister, Dorothy Vihtelic. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 1997 at Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S Kolb Rd. Burial in TMP, East Lawn. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that remembrances be made to the charity of choice. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E Broadway.
WAER, Armida H., 86, died April 27, 1997 in New Orleans, LA. Arrangements are pending, BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
WALSH, Nicolas E., Most Rev., Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Yakima, Wash., died Monday, April 21, 1997 in Tucson at the age of 80. In addition to his service to the Church as a bishop, he was a Catholic newspaper editor, missionary and specialist in Mexican-American relations. Bishop Walsh had made southern Arizona his home since 1987. Although periodically weakened by illness in past years, Bishop Walsh remained active until his last days. 'He was a friend who gave so much of himself to our church, ' said Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, Bishop of Tucson. 'As a brother bishop, even in retirement, he was a great help to me in administrating the sacrament of confirmation in our large diocese. Just three weeks ago he drove more than 600 miles to two parishes for confirmations. He also assisted many parishes and made many friends at the numerous retreats and spiritual conferences he led, ' said Bishop Moreno. A native of Burnsville, Minn., Bishop Walsh was a graduate of St. Paul Major Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. He was ordained a priest in 1942 for the Diocese of Boise, Idaho, where in 1953 he founded and was the first editor of the Idaho Register, newspaper of the Boise Diocese. In the early 1970s he served as a missionary in Cali, Columbia, where he contracted malaria which years later sometimes would curtail his activities. He was appointed Bishop of Yakima in 1974, where he served until 1976 when he was appointed as auxiliary bishop of Seattle. He retired in 1983 for health reasons, principally recurring malaria. A Memorial Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop Moreno and priests of the Diocese of Tucson on Wednesday, April 30, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3, at St. John’s Cathedral in Boise, Idaho. Burial will beat Ascension Priory Cemetery in Jerome, Idaho.
WENNERSTROM, Mary Inez, 87, of Tucson died April 28, 1997. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Einar in July 1996. Survived by Jane (David) Fineson of Tucson; grandchildren, Karen, Scott, Bryan. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday. For Service information call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341. Memorial contributions may be made to Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, 1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd.
WILSON, John Thomas, age 65, passed away on April 27, 1997 at home. John was a Tucson resident for 17 years and retired from Southwest Gas Corp. after 31 years of service. Family, friends and loved ones include Mayme LeVine, wife; Mark, Craig and Paul Wilson, sons; Debbie Roe and Janie Carbone, daughters; Bryan LeVine, Connie Kappes, Susan Koster and Patty Torgramson, stepchildren; Holly Becker, Bill and Rita Jones and Vicki Gibson. John is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 1997 at the Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft Rd., Reverend James Lundstrom officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to TMC Hospice or Rincon Congregational Church, of which John was a member.
YENCARELLI, James Bruno, age 60, a 23 year resident of Tucson, passed away April 27, 1997. Born November 12, 1936 in Long Branch, New Jersey. Mr. Yencarelli retired from Hughes Aircraft. He served four years with the U.S. Air Force. Involved with T.Y.F., Ft. Lowell Soccer, Frontier Little League and was president of Southwest Bible Camp in New Mexico. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Dorothy; son, James (Kimberley) Yencarelli; daughter, Holly (Chris) Marcott; granddaughter, Sarah Yencarelli; mother, Jeanette Yencarelli; brothers, Thomas (Terea) and Michael (Jackie ) Yencarelli. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 1, 1997 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service, 12:00 p.m., Friday at Tucson Bible Chapel, 1802 E. Grant Rd., Dr. Jim Leeman officiating. Entombment with military honors will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Southwest Bible Camp, P.O. Box 266, Glenwood, New Mexico 88039.
ZELLE, Angelique Doris, age 50, a vibrant, earth loving Healer, Herbalist and Teacher crossed the veil to the next plane April 26, 1997. After a two year struggle with breast cancer she went peacefully at home among her family.
She was preceded by her mother, Madoline Virginia Zelle and is survived by her father, Edwin Harry Zelle; son, Jerome Zelle; brothers, Larry Keller, Robert Zelle, Kenneth Zelle; and sisters, Norma McCleskey, Cleora Potter, TI, Virginia Carolan, Elaine Amling, Dorothy Zelle and Dana Zelle.
Angelique was born in Lansing, MI on June 14, 1946. For the last 20 years she was the Director of Reevis Mountain School where she taught natural healing and self-discovery. Prior to Reevis, she was Director and teacher of Healing Waters in Safford, AZ.
A special thanks to Sue and Community Hospice for continual care and services. Also, the family wishes to express deepest gratitude to Mr. Keller for his endless emotional and financial support.
We will keep our hearts open to feel her spirit.
Services will be held at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, on Wednesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be sent to Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 256, Tucson, AZ 85718, in memory of Angelique.
ERWIN, James Alexander 'Tex', 89, a versatile screen actor, entertainer, rancher and horseman, died of cardiac arrest April 25, 1997 at home at Desert Manor in Tucson. Mr. Erwin was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and moved as a child with his family to California. He attended the Redwood Academy in Eureka and settled in Southern Humboldt County, where he developed the Circle E Ranch near Panther Gap. During World War II he worked as a civilian employee of the Navy in Alaska and later served in the U.S. Maritime Service aboard the U.S.S. San Juan Hill, a tanker that hauled airplane fuel from South America to the Northern Mariana Islands. After WWII he resumed ranching and was a wool buyer for the California Woolen Mills in Eureka. He was a skilled stone mason, building unique fireplaces throughout northwestern California. During the 1950s and 1960s he served as an inspector for the California State Department of Agriculture, while developing adjunct careers as an owner, breeded, and trainer of race horses and as a screen actor and entertainer. He appeared regularly on television as a performer on a Sacramento, California, country-western music program. Many of his screen credits include motion pictures filmed in Old Tucson. He enjoyed painting Arizona landscape and wildlife scenes and operated an art gallery in Tucson during the 1960s. He sang and played violin professionally and recreationally. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, the National Rifle Association, the Tucson Elks Club, and the Tucson Rod and Gun Club, where he was active until a few years ago. He was preceeded in death by two brothers and a sister, as well as his first wife, Shirley McCann Erwin, and his second wife, longtime Tucson resident and University of Arizona employee, Elizabeth McMahon Erwin, who died in 1995. Survivors include a sister, Gladys Erwin Scholes, 92, of Iligdon, Alabama; three children, Shriley Rebecca Erwin Glazener, Blackburg, Virginia; Jay A. Erwin, Jr., of Marsing, Idaho; and Joseph M. Erwin of Needmore, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Salvation Army for the homeless. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
