KATRINA, John M. 'Jack', 99, of Tucson, died April 25, 1997. Father of Norma Stewart of Tucson and Robert J. Katrina of San Diego, CA. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
PRICE, Norah M., 91, died Monday, April 21, 1997. Widow of Millard E. Price. Tucson resident for the past three years from Honolulu, Hawaii. Survived by children, Sally A. Price and Don Price, both of Tucson; two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Memorial Service, 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 1997 at First Congregational Church, 824 N. Second Ave. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
WAID, Guy N., 89, died April 19, 1997 at Midvale Manor in Tucson. He is survived by three loving sons, Jim (Beverly) of Tucson, Carter (Margaret) of Houston, Crandell (Julia) of New York City; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary. Born in Illinois Bend, TX on May 30, 1907. He was raised in Oklahoma. He received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Oklahoma in 1952. He served as a school teacher, school administrator and college professor for 45 years. He served as a Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher for most of his life.
AGUIRRE, Alberto, 21, of San Manuel, passed away April 22, 1997 in San Manuel. He was born April 17, 1976 in Silver City, New Mexico. He came with his family nine years ago to San Manuel where he attended high school, graduating in 1995. He was captain of the football team, an All-Conference Champion in wrestling and was a member of the basketball team. He graduated from the Arizona Automotive Institute in 1997. He was recently employed by BHP Copper Co. in San Manuel. He was a wonderful father and husband and loved all his family dearly. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer and baby son, Alberto Jr.; parents, Efren and Maria Aguirre; brothers, Efren Jr. (Karla) and Noel; grandparents, Esteban and Guadalupe Aguirre and Francisco and Rosa Holguin. The Rosary will be at 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Mammoth. The Mass will be at 9:00 a.m., Friday, also at Blessed Sacrament. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth. Griffith Mortuary made arrangements.
HAAG, Evelyn L., born June 15, 1921 in Williams County, Ohio and a resident of Tucson for 41 years, died April 23, 1997. She was preceded in death by her loving and beloved husband, Robert. Survivors include her loving son, Jim M. (Barbara) Haag of Panama City, FL.; her beloved grandsons, Robert Haag and Michael Haag of Albuquerque, NM.; sister, Laona Ladd; and brother, Carl Lash; sisters-in-law, Julia Haag of Tucson and Ann Haag; plus brother-in-law, John Haag. Evelyn was retired from DMAFB Department of Finance and Accounting, where she worked for 25 years. Evelyn was a member of Spanish Trail Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of Sigma Phi Gamma, Alpha Gamma Chapter where she had served in many capacities including past President. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the VFW Unit 4903 and the American Legion, AZ Unit 36. As the widow of Robert she enjoyed a long affiliation with BPO Elks Lodge 385. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 1997. Graveside Service will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to Sigma Phi Gamma Founders Park or St. Joseph’s Hospice Center or to a hospice of your choice.
MAYS, Danny A., age 13 years, of Tucson, passed April 21, 1997. Survived by maternal grandparents, Joe and Ella Musgrove, Tucson; paternal grandparents, Artrue and Dora Mays, Tucson; father, Anthony Mays; sister, Monique Musgrove; brother, Tari Kendrick, both of Tucson; two half-brothers of TN. Danny was an outstanding student of Mansfeld Middle School. Funeral Service, Saturday at 10:00 a.m., April 26, 1997, at New Testament Baptist Church, 2855 N. Craycroft, with Dr. J.C. Joiner officiating.Visitation, Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
PAJUNAS, William A., (Bill Page) departed this world for his spiritual journey on April 17, 1997. Bill was the beloved husband of Marlene Borland Pajunas, wed on October 14, 1971. Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on October 26, 1930, Bill was one of six children of John and Kathryn Bekampis Pajunas; sister, Ann; brothers, Anthony, Edward, John, Joseph and Norbert. Bill was a proud member of the U.S. Marines, honorably discharged as Staff Sargeant; a long standing member of IBEW Local 570; and a TRB Licensed Trainer. Bill raised and trained racing Thoroughbreds at his Wil-O-Mar Ranch since the 1970's. He enjoyed rodeo competition with Bull-Dogging as his major event. When Bill, with his guitar, entertained at Tucson and New York Guest Ranches, he was known as Bill Page. His collection of old western story songs was beyond comparison. Bill will be missed in many ways. There will be a SUNSET Memorial Service at Wil-O-Mar Ranch on Sunday, April 27, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. (498-0831) In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Casa De Los Ninos Crisis Center.
RANDLES, Gloria Louise, 70, of Tucson, Arizona, died Friday, April 18, 1997. Survived by sons, Dave Earnest (Sue) of Des Moines, IA, Frank Earnest (Carol) of Silverado, CA, Russell Randles (Chris) of Tucson, AZ; daughters, Terri Turner (Pat) of Tucson, AZ, Jerri Sweet of Kirkland, WA; grandchildren, Vicki Sweet, Jennifer Salazar, Anita Turner, Shayna Marie Turner, Kerri Earnest, Nicholas Earnest and Josh Miller; great-grandchild, Alisia Ann Salazar. Preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Lee Earnest. There will be a Memorial Service at Calvary Baptist Church Saturday, April 26, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., 758 S. Columbus Blvd., with Pastor Dave Wallace. Affiliations, Calvary Baptist Church. Remembrances may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Memory of Gloria L. Randles. Inurnment at South Lawn Cemetery.
RICKSECKER, John Mitchell, 86, of Tucson, AZ, died April 23, 1997. Born September 16, 1910 in Findlay, Ohio. He has been a resident of Tucson since 1952. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Gladys M. Ricksecker. Survived by his four children and spouses, Marilyn and Francis Altman, John E. and Icela Ricksecker, Doris K. Solis and Thomas L. and Karen Ricksecker. His survivors also include six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. John was a long time member of the Tucson Rod and Gun Club and an avid outdoorsman. In recent years he enjoyed the programs and his many friends at the Tucson Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 1997 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Tucson Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 3767 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
WILLIAMS, Francis E., 76, of Tucson, died on April 22, 1997. Survivors include his daughter, Teddi (John) Lynch, Tucson; sons, Thomas Williams, Georgia, Timothy (Mary) Williams, Colorado, Stephen (Karin) Williams, New York and Paul (Penny) Williams, New York; sister, Jane (Bruce) Gibb, Rhode Island; brother, Ray (Lynn) Williams, Pennsylvania; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services and interment will be in Utica, New York. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in memory of Joan Williams. Arrangements to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BARKER, William B., 90, died April 18, 1997. Mr. Barker was born in Nogales, AZ. Father of George Barker, Robert Barker and Leli Barker DeGleason; brother-in-law of Harriett Barker; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Barker worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Mexico and California. Interment of cremains 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 1997 at Evergreen Cemetery, George Barker officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CARLSON, Elizabeth (Betty) Jane, 81, of Tucson, passed on peacefully April 6, 1997 at Tucson Medical Center. She was healthy and active up to the time of death from a stroke. Born June 4, 1915 in Oakland, CA to Wilbur (Pocky Bill) Bolton and Bess (Baba) Bolton (Warner). She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Oscar Carlson, her sister, Mary Ann (Chub) Whiting, and her brother, Bill Bolton. Survived by sons, Charles Oscar Carlson, Juneau, Alaska and Eric Bolton Carlson, Tucson; daughters, Linda Good, Marietta, GA and Cory Moore, San Jose, CA, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; sister, Eda Jean May, San Rafael, CA; nieces and nephews. Betty and her husband were both reared in Palo Alto, CA where they graduated from high school. They raised their family in Gilroy, San Jose, and Los Gatos, CA. Mrs. Carlson attended Oregon State University and graduated from San Jose State, taught school in Lindsey, CA, was active with the Girl Scouts, and worked with Mrs. Herbert Hoover in the scouting leadership program. She was a member of PEO for 59 years. An outdoor enthusiast, at the age of 71, Mrs. Carlson hiked across the Grand Canyon. Betty hiked her favorite location in the desert overlooking the Sabino Canyon the morning before her stroke at home in the early afternoon. Mrs. Carlson was cremated and her ashes were scattered at a special saguaro cactus grove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Sabino Canyon, P.O. Box 2022, Tucson, AZ 85702.
CONLEY, Mary Alice, born on June 11, 1925, in Marshalltown, IA, died in Tucson on April 19, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brig. Gen. Edward A. and Nona Shunick Conley. She is survived by 13 cousins and many friends. (Mary Alice had, all her life, a rare genius for friendship.) She earned a B.S. in Business Administration, with high distinction, in 1952 at the University of Arizona, and immediately began working there in the Office of the Registrar (Degree Certification section). She performed with high distinction there as well for the next 23 years. She was a member of the Newman Club, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honorary, and the Marian Guild at SS. Peter and Paul Parish. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 23, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., with recitation of the Rosary at 3:30. Mass will be offered Thursday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee St., with Father Donald J. Fiedler officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Monmouth, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715, or to the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School Endowment Fund, Inc., c/o SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School, 1436 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. Good-bye, Mary Alice. Of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Piety, Fortitude, Counsel and Fear of the Lord – you possessed them all.
GORDON, John Henry, 75, of Tucson died April 21, 1997. He is survived by his loving partner, Ethel Morrison, Tucson; sisters, Viola Warrick, Coleman, TX; children, Ronald and Charles Gordon, Casa Grande, Tina and Mark Gordon, Chicago, Mattie Prince of Odessa, TX; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 1997 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus. Funeral Services will be held at Missionary Baptist Church, 850 N. 11th Avenue, on Saturday, April 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Charles Payne officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
GUIRL, Allen N., of Scottsdale, AZ, died April 18, 1997 of lymphoma. Survivors include parents, Eugene (Nick) and Marjorie Guirl; brothers, Craig (Jeanne) and Timothy (Debra) of Washington. Allen owned Anthos Living Design in Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial Services are to be at El Camino Baptist Church, Thursday, April 24, at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Lauterbach officiating. Memorial remembrances, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Allen Guirl organ memorial fund at El Camino Baptist, 7777 E. Speedway, 85710.
HOPPER, Albert N., 83, born in Suffern, NY, October 18, 1913, died April 21, 1997. Al was a direct descendant of early Dutch settlers, one of whom served on Peter Stuyvesant’s Colonial Council. Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Pat (Sawyer) in 1981. He is survived by his son, Albert, Bisbee; and daughters Andrea, Edith Abbott, WA State and Mary Christ; also grandchildren, Adam, Sarah and Mason Williams, Rachel and Joseph Christ, Keith and Clark Abbott; also sister Elinor Bishop, Green Valley. To the day he died and in spite of some health obstacles, Albert impressed everyone he met with his cheerful, positive outlook and his genuine love of people. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the respiratory health organization of your choice. A brief Memorial Service will be held at St.Michael and All Angels Church, 500 N. Wilmot, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway.
JOHNSON, Harold Eugene, 97, died April 22, 1997. Father of Harold E. Johnson, Jr. of Los Gatos, CA, Donald W. Johnson of Ft. Collins, CO, Joe W. Johnson of Coos Bay, OR, Ethelyn J. Linsenbigler of TN and Doris E. Phillips of Taiwan; brother of Grace Spitz of VA; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Aaron Lodge #49 F & AM Tucson, AZ and the Order of the Eastern Star, Saguaro Chapter #48 officiating. Interment to follow at Tucson Memorial Park East Lawn. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KOREMAN, Edward H., 83, a Tucson resident, died April 18, 1997. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, NELLY. Colonel Koreman is a highly decorated U.S. Army Officer having served at the highest level in the military. He served in the Pentagon, Washington D.C. for 12 years in the Office of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff. He served in WWII in Europe and in Japan during the Korean War. While in Europe he served on General Omar Bradley’s 12th Army General Staff as Assistant Adjutant General. He holds a Bachelors degree in Science from Manhattan College NY City and a Masters in Business Administration from U of PA. After more than 28 years of military service to his Country he retired in 1962. At that time he was the Adjutant General USAEPG Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Shortly after retirement Colonel Koremann with his wife NELLY moved to Switzerland where he served as a Director on several Boards of Swiss American Corporations. He and Nelly returned to Tucson in 1979. Colonel Koreman was a Honorary Member of the Swiss Officers Club, the DM Officers Club, the Retired Officers Association, American Legion, AMVETS, DAV, Elks, MOWW, and the VFW. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at the DMAFB Chapel Number 1, at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 1997. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
