JOSE, Cecilia P., age 69, of Sells, died April 25, 1997. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Francisco, of Sells; sons, Francisco, Jr., San Pedro; Frederick, Sells; Alvin Jose, Phoenix, AZ; and Kristopher (Deborah) Jose, Tucson; daughters, Barbara Jose, Sells; Dara (Andrew) Lorentine, Pisimeno; Diane (Danbert) Campus, Sells; Edina (Delbert) Francisco, Comobabi; sister Alice Armondo, San Pedro; and Sally Martinez, San Isidro; nephew, Willard V. Thomas; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Monday, April 28, 1997 at 6:00 a.m. in San Pedro Village. Burial will follow at San Pedro Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
LUKACH, Ethel M., 65, died April 24, 1997. Survived by her daughter, Lesley M. and Son, Michael D. Lukach; brothers, Gustav and Zoltan Milak. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael in 1993. Ethel was a teacher in the TUSD System, Special Education for many years, most recently, Santa Rita H.S. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at St. John on the Desert Presbyterian Church, 2595 N. Houghton Rd. Burial in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
MADENDORP, Patricia Ann, 68, of Tucson, died April 26, 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Ronald) Washington of Tucson; son, Steven J. Madendorp of Tucson; grandchildren, Lorne Washington, J.D. Washington, Kelli Washington, all of Tucson; sister, Elizabeth J. (Harvey) Waite of Muskegon, MI. Predeceased by husband, Ernest James Madendorp on July 13, 1971. Graveside Services were held Monday in Evergreen Cemetery, with Pastor Doug Brodess of Canyon Del Oro Assembly of God Church 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.
MORSE, Helen Marie, 61, died April 25, 1997. Wife of Howard Morse of Tucson. Mother of Brent (Diana) Morse of Prescott, AZ and Valerie (Michael) Pechek of Ely, MN; two grandchildren, Amanda and Caleb also survive. Funeral Services 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 241 N. Harrison Rd., with Pastor Curt L. Grub officiating. Interment to be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 1997 at Resthaven Park Cemetery, with Pastor Doug Brodess of Canyon Del Oro Assembly of God Church officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
PETTY, Lester H., 59, died April 26, 1997. Survived by his wife, Beverly A. Petty; sons, Randall (Melissa) and Brian (Lynne) Petty; daughters, Dawn (Lloyd) Buchholz, and Sandra (James) Dunn; ten grandchildren; one sister; and four brothers. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 1997. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, 85775-2402.
ROBLES, Eugene Gutierrez, 72, died April 26, 1997. Husband of Evangeline Robles of Tucson. Father of Patricia (Joe) Mada, Judith (David) Molinar, Susan (Albert) Ayala, Eugene (Belia) Robles, and James Robles, all of Tucson. Brother of Robert, Manny, and Ramon Robles all of Tucson; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren also survive. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft, with Father John Alt officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Contributions to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 in memory of Gene Robles would be appreciated.
BUGAJSKI, Eleanor Mae, beloved mother of Bruce and Dennis; 'like a mother' to Bruce’s wife; and aunt of Bonnie, died peacefully at home on April 23, 1997 in the early evening hours. She courageously battled cancer for almost a year. Her loving sister, Alice, died of cancer just a few months earlier.
Eleanor was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 1926. She lived there for many years until she relocated to Tucson to be close to her family.
She loved the beauty of the southwest, which she expressed in her many works of art. She will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, located at 1946 E. Lee. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
BURNHAM, John F., a resident of Tucson since 1956, passed away on March 21, one week after his ninety-third birthday. Mr. Burnham was born on a Wisconsin dairy farm, the youngest of four children of David and Mita Burnham. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1926 with a major in Journalism. After graduation, he worked in various newspapers around the state of Wisconsin, including the weekly Waupaca County Post owned and operated by his father.
In 1944, Mr. Burnham left Wisconsin for North Dakota to take a position as a staff writer on the Fargo Forum. He left the paper in October 1947 to become Executive Secretary of the North Dakota Dairy Association. He moved on in 1949 to become Experimental Station editor of the North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo.
John and his wife, Margiemae, left the climes of North Dakota for Tucson when he was offered the position of Agriculture Editor for the University of Arizona. He retired from this position at the mandatory age of 70 in 1974.
Not happy with the idle life, after six weeks he prevailed on the Dean of Agriculture to create a position for him as Extension Specialist on Aging, a subject in which he now considered himself an expert.
Burnham’s work here included membership on the Governor’s Council on Aging and writing a weekly column 'Common Sense for Seniors' which went to newspaper and radio outlets and senior citizen agencies throughout Arizona and half a dozen other states. He served two years as president of the Arizona Council for Senior Citizens and in 1979 Governor Bruce Babbitt, named John J. Burnham as Arizona’s 'Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year.' He was also a long time member of the State Pharmacy Board, a Mason, a member of Sigma Delta Chi as well as several other civic and professional organizations. John Burnham was predeceased by his wife in 1979, survived by his long time companion Sabin Jones of Tucson, a sister, the Baroness Henrietta von Meyendorff-Phalen of Washington D.C., two daughters Dr. Barbara B. Rider, Ph.D. of Kalamazoo and Sarah Mr. Burnham R.N. of Napa, California, a son Donald L. of New Orleans and five granddaughters.
CASTANEDA, Jose G., 87, of Marana, passed away, April 25, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Josefa E. Castaneda; daughter, Dolores Gastelum; daughter-in-law, Connie Castaneda. Survived by daughters, Beatrice Araiza, Rebecca Rainsford, Teresa (Andres) Gastelum and Ester (Jose) Contreras; sons, Lorenzo, Frank, Jose (Darlene), Ramon (Rose), Louis (Betty) and Don (Yvonne) Castaneda; also survived by many beloved grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 1997, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, 204 S. Stone Ave. (South Chapel), with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, 9:00 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CAWELTI, Donald G.
CAWELTI, Florence M.
Mr. Cawelti (April 1903 – October 1, 1992) and Mrs. Cawelti (September 1902 – April 12, 1997). Arizona residents since 1972, formerly from Winnetka, IL. Both are missed dearly by their family and many friends. They dedicated their lives to each other and teaching – teaching all those who knew them the true meaning of love, friendship, and living life to its fullest. Their devotion, caring, and kindness to one another and all they knew is an inspiration to us all. They will live forever within us. Services will not be held in accordance with their wishes. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
DIAZ, Louis G., 82, of Tucson, passed away April 23, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Irene M. Diaz and brother, Albert Diaz. Survived by daughters, Rose Marie Ebarb and Becky (Jim) Salmen; sons, Ron (Jane), Charlie (Maria), Louie, Frank (Chris), Johnny, Louis and Robert Diaz; sister, Angelica De La Cruz; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 1997 from 4:00 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 Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church. Internment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY. Special thanks to everyone at St. Mary’s Hospice and very special thanks to Debbie, his nurse.
HELLER, Elsie Dorothy, born January 19, 1919 in Barbados, BWI. Devoted wife of John E. Heller for 54 years. married in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, BWI on November 5 1942. Died at Life Care Center on April 25, 1997 after six years of residency. Survived by loving husband; daughter, Ellen Marie Lutzow (James); sons, John Charles (Michele), Edward Ernest (Danita), Peter John (Carla); grandchildren, Sara-Elizabeth, Carol, Ned, Lauren, Stephen and Ciara Heller and Stacey and Blake Huber; a niece, Sandra Plant of Barbados; numerous cousins in U.S., Canada and Barbados. Preceded in death by loving granddaughter, Erin Heller. She was a resident of Tucson since 1981. Rosary will be said on Sunday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Chapel. Funeral Mass Monday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m at the Church Chapel with burial following at Holy Hope Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Scott A., born in Tucson, June 27, 1942 died after a brief illness at Long Beach, California Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Michele; his children, Megan of Tempe and Michael of Huntington Beach; his stepchildren, Rachel, Benjamin and Jason Knight of Huntington Beach; his mother, Rosemary Franco Henderson of Tucson; his sisters, Carol Linda Evans of Natick, MA and Roda Nordin of Tucson; his former wife, Lisa Nibarger of California. He was the beloved uncle of Tammy, Darin and Melissa; and great-uncle of Kaila; and beloved nephew of Harold and Isabel Franco; great-nephew of Ramona 'Chocha' Franco and Guadalupe 'Ruby' Rau; and cousin of Charley and Lucy Rau. He will be missed by numerous other relations and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Michael Henderson; his father, David Scott Henderson; and his grandparents, Albert S. and Maria B. Franco. Services will be held in Long Beach, California, on April 25. In Tucson a graveside service will be held at Holy Hope Cemetery on Monday, April 28, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. A Memorial Mass will be announced later as will a family request for donations to a scholarship fund to be established in Scott’s name. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HIGUERA, Wencie, 77, of Tucson, passed away April 19, 1997. A loving father, grandfather and friend, was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen. Survivors include his children, Kurt (Donna) Higuera, Paula (Mack) Brown, Carole (Michael) Fisher; grandchildren, Erica, Benjamen, Daniel, Austin, Carly, Breann, Sam and Joe; sister, Armida; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Higuera left behind a legacy of goodwill and rich family history for his survivors and his community of Tucson. A native Tucsonan, Mr. Higuera devoted 25 years of his career to the Tucson Fire Department and retired as Captain in 1973. He later spent 10 years with the Pima County Assessor’s Office before his final retirement. Mr. Higuera served in the U.S. Army as Sergeant during WWII. Sergeant Higuera’s company was one of the first to assist with the liberation of Ohrdruf concentration camp in Germany during 1944 and 1945. Memorial Services will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Monday, April 28, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., with reception to follow at the Hellenic Center. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice Program. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs and volunteers of Tucson’s Veterans Administration and St. Joseph’s Hospice Programs. May God grant him everlasting peace. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY 5801 E. Grant Rd.
JORDAN, Betty, of Tucson, AZ, died April 24, 1997. Born in Saginaw, MI on March 14, 1921. Survived by sons, Gerald (Maryann), Michael (Sue); and daughter, Sue (Dick) Tillis; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Betty graduated from Saginaw General School of Nursing and was married to the late Peter Jordan. She moved to Tucson in 1955 and worked in the Sunnyside School District as a nurse from 1966 until 1987. There will be a Memorial Mass 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima. In lieu of flowers, a memorial remembrance may be sent to the Arizona Alzheimer’s Assoc. of Southern Arizona, P. O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
