KOERNER, Marie C., 86, of Mesa, AZ, died July 21, 1997. She was born in Ellsworth, WI, worked as a secretary at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey H. Koerner.Survived by daughter, Darlene M. Howe; son-in-law, Fred C. Howe; grandson, Danny Howe and granddaughter, Sheryl McCraw; three great-grandchildren. Services, Saturday, July 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Mesa Funeral Care Chapel, 400 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ, (602) 830-4422. Contributions to the American Heart Association, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe, AZ 85282.
O’TOOLE, Eileen K., 70, died July 22, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by husband, Patrick O’Toole of Tucson; one son, Charles Beardsley of Fresno, CA; three daughters, Katherine Beardsley of Tucson, AZ, Patricia Ann Lord of Show Low, AZ and Carol Elizebeth Yelington of Portland, OR; two brothers, John Smithyman of Florida and Tom Smithyman of Pennsylvania; one sister, Audrea Haines of Florida; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass for Mrs. O’Toole will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 1997 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb, with Burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
QUINN, Leona E., of Tucson, passed away July 21, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Quinn. She is survived by her children, Joan Whitcomb of Federal Way, WA, Victor (Lynne) Quinn of Denver, CO, Marian (Jim) Anderson-Roper of Tucson; brother, Robert (Connie) Snyder of Atascadero, CA; sister, Mary Newell of Richland, WA; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday, July 27, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 block north of Grant). Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 28 from St. Phillip’s of the Hills Church at 10:00 a.m. with Fr.Gordon Dreschler officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern Arizona, 2221 N. Rosemont, Tucson, AZ 85712. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
TRASK, Terence Aaron 'Terry', 26, passed away July 19, 1997. Preceded in death by brother, Randy. Survived by mother, Thelma DeArmond; father, Rolland (Ginny) Trask; brothers, Ron (Hanne) Trask and Russell (Kathy) Trask. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Terry will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May our prayers, blessings and love be with him always. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 25 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with John Field officiating. Burial in TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
WORTHINGTON, Edward Basil, 80, of Tucson, passed away July 21, 1997. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mona he is survived by his daughter, Casey Worthington; son, Michael and sister, Molina Neives. Ed was born April 12, 1917 in Tumcumcari, NM. As a child he moved to Clovis, NM where he grew to adulthood. Ed served in WWII and after his discharge from the service returned to Clovis, NM. He moved to Flagstaff and married his late wife, Mona. He owned and operated a custom paint contracting business there for many years. Mona and Ed moved to Tucson in April 1995. Funeral Services will be held in Flagstaff at the Greenlaw Baptist Church, Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Friends may call Saturday, 1:00 p.m. til service time at Greenlaw Baptist Church, 3400 E. Locket, Flagstaff, AZ. Family requests memorial contributions be made to Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Services are conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson (520) 327-6341.
Jessie E. Antone 'Grandma', Age 85 of Tucson, died July 18, 1997 in Tucson. Mrs. Antone was born and raised in Topawa but later moved to Tucson where she resided for her adult life. She held mass at her residence until St. Nicholas Church, which she helped establish, was built. She was active in holding dances and other gatherings including birthdays and anniversaries as well as church socials. Mrs. Antone was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Rios. Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth Manuel; grandchildren, Alexandria, Patricia and Mary Rios, all of Tucson, Naomi Manuel of Tucson; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Nicholas Church, Wednesday, July 23, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. on. Funeral Mass and Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Burial will be Friday, July 25, 1997 at 5:00 a.m. in Topawa Cemetery. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, handled the arrangements.
CROSS, James Bruce, Sr., 93, of Tucson, died July 20, 1997. Survivors include: son, Jim Jr. (Susan) Cross of Tucson; granddaughter, Holly (Jonathan) Cottor of Maple Grove, MN. Services pending in Minnesota. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GALLOUPE, George O., 82, of Tucson, died July 19, 1997. Predeceased by parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Galloupe. Survived by wife, Frances M. Galloupe of Tucson; brother, Morgan Galloupe of Spokane, Washington; step-children, Arlene (Richard) Svenson of Tucson, James A. Hazard of Tucson, Raymond G. (Linda) Hazard of New York and Jack Miller of Montana; 10 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews in Montana and Washington. Memorial Service Friday, 1:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TMC Hospice, in memory of George O. Galloupe, TMC, ATTN: Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
HOUSMAN, Martin F., 82, of Tucson, died Monday, July 21, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Helen, plus many nieces, nephews and friends. Martin was the former owner of Mar-Lens Babyland. He was also a charter member of Tucson Reformed Church. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, July 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Tucson Reformed Church, 5005 E. Winsett, Friday, July 25 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Judy Marvel officiating with interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Martin’s name to the Tucson Reformed Church Memorial Fund.
HUEBNER, Richard Clarence, 89, of Tucson, died July 21, 1997. Survivors include his children, Lorelle Huebner, Nancy Jewett, Carol Ponchik, Dick (Esther) Huebner; grandchildren, Brian (Sara) Jewett, Kim and Jon Ponchik, Deborah (Harold) Palik, Richard E. (Margret) Huebner; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice (Kenneth) Joslin and Glennes Funk. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Elsie. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, July 24, 1997 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with Graveside Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Richard’s name to Jo Ann’s Adult Care Home, 1870 W.Orange Grove, or Hospice Family Care.
PARVELLO, Virginia, age 71 years and her daughter, Linda Parvello, age 39 years, entered into rest on July 15, 1997. Virginia and Linda were natives of Tucson and resided on the Tohono O’odham reservation at Sells. Immediate family survivors include daughters, Sandra Lee (Herbert), Carol Noriega (George), Florene Parvello and son, Anthony Parvello (Margelean); a nephew, Christopher Valenzuela and great-nephew, Phillip Valenzuela. In addition to her sisters and brothers, Linda is survived by her son, James Reino, Jr. and ex-husband, James Reino, Sr. Grandchildren include, Michelle Parvello, Lisa Lewis, Sanford Parvello II, Treena Parvello, Yvonne Lee, Pauline Noriega, Alan Noriega, George Noriega II, Dena Parvello, Sonia Escamilla and Javier Escamilla. Great-grandchildren include, Cassius Mason, Breanna Mason, Francesca Parvello, Tessa Parvello, Tierra Lee and Devin Noriega. Visitation of the Parvello family will be held Friday, July 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd St. in Tucson. Memorial Services for mother and daughter will follow at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Rev. Casper Glenn and Rev. John Fife. Traditional Tohono O’odham all night vigil will be held at the Parvello compound in Sells with Burial at 7:00 a.m. at Fresnal Canyon Cemetery on Saturday, July 26. The Parvello family wishes to acknowledge all their relatives and friends in their time of loss.
RODGERS, Rachel Louise, 82, of Tucson, died July 17, 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Ann Rodgers; grandchildren, Shinako Rodgers, Clarence Hill, Jacqueline Rodgers and Antione Bizzell. Memorial Services will be private and the family prefers no flowers. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
RUNDLE, Joan Smoot, of Tucson, passed away July 16, 1997, while on vacation in San Luis Obispo, CA. Memorial Services will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Friday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Rundle was born September 3, 1931 in Highland, IL. She attended the University of Colorado. She worked as a Travel Agent with Peqout Travel and Travel Star in Westport, CT. She enjoyed tennis, traveling, sailing, Bridge, being with her children and grandchildren and volunteering at Tucson Medical Center. Survived by husband of 24 years, Rowland H. Rundle; son, Michael Henningsen; two daughters, Christia G. Shane and Lynn H. Sparks; sister, Beatrice Smoot Bennewitz and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Volunteer Auxiliary-Cardiac Rehab Unit, Tucson Medical Center, E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ.
WASHINGTON, Alton 'Wash', Sr., Msgt., Ret., USAF, veteran of 27 years, age 68, of Tucson, passed away July 18, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Joan Washington of Tucson; children, Teresa (Bernard) Plaskett of Las Vegas, NV; Alton Washington, Jr. of Tucson, Gary (Luzelva) Washington of Tucson, Cynthia Washington of Mesa, AZ, Sheri L. (James) Riley of Chandler, AZ; sisters, Bernice Hitts of Louisiana, Mary Lee Whittsley of California and father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lindley of Texas; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Washington was a member of Pima Masonic Lodge #10, Scimitar #108, Noah Consistory #55. He was a trustee of Arizona Grand Masonic Lodge as well as DAV #2 and VFW Post #10419. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 23, 1997 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 1997 at DMAF Base Chapel #1 with Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery with full military honors by Davis-Monthan Honor Guard.
ANTONE, Jessie E., 85, of Tucson, died July 18, 1997. Preceded in death by grandson, Michael Rios. Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth Manuel; grandchildren, Alexandria, Patricia and Mary Rios, all of Tucson, Naomi Manuel of Tucson. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Nicholas Church Wednesday, July 23, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. on. Funeral Mass will be at St. Nicholas Church Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m., with Rosary to follow. Burial will be at Topawa Cemetery, July 25 at 5:00 a.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CELAYA, Miguel A., 86, died July 19, 1997. Father of Josefina M. Celaya, Miguel M. Celaya, Ramon Figueroa and Andres Celaya; brother of Victoria Celaya and Juanita Bracamonte; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josefa and daughter, Christina. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 44th Infantry Division and participated in the invasion at Normandy Beach. Rosary/Scripture Service 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Father Mike Martinez officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m, Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GEORGE, E. Lorraine, 67, of Tucson, died July 18, 1997. Survived by children, Jeffery George, Vickie Esch, Connie Amador and Julie Welch; brothers, Eldon and Junior Likes; former husband, Robert George; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held 9:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Graveside located in Desert Vista Cemetery, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson, AZ. Friends may call Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant on Tucson Blvd.) 327-6341.
MCCOY, Violet L. (Tegarden), 88, born in Bloomington, IN, died July 11, 1997 in California. Preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Tegarden and son, Fred Tegarden. Survived by husband, Damon 'Dick' McCoy; son, Ken (Jane) Tegarden; daughter, Frances (Harry) Johnson; stepsons, Harold (Peggy) McCoy and Carl (Carol) McCoy and stepdaughter, Doris (Bob) Schmidt; grandchildren, Fred (Kathy) and Jim (Lisa) Tegarden, Susan (Omar) Palacios, Beth (Doug) Brinkley, Babs and Chris (Jan) Johnson; eight great-grandchildren. Violet was an active member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority for over 60 years. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 1997 at Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway, with Dr. Dennis Williams officiating. Contributions may be made to Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research Project, c/o Joan Adams, Treasurer, 8550 E. Haversill Lane, Tucson, AZ 85715. Burial to be private. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS.
PRESCOTT, Louis H., 85, died July 20, 1997. Husband of Irene Prescott of Tucson; father of Kent Prescott of Tucson, David Prescott of Barrington, IL, Christina Totura of Downers Grove, IL and Patricia Little of Farmington Hills, MI; brother of Herman Prescott and John Prescott, both of Naperville, IL and Walter Prescott of Kingman, AZ, Gisela Collander of Downers Grove, IL and Margaret Stefenhagen of Norwalk, CA; eight grandchildren also survive. He was active in Kiwanis International and Special Olympics. No local Services planned. Donations to Special Olympics of Pima County, 884-8466, in memory of Louis would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
RIOS, Michael A., 36, of Tucson, passed away Thursday, July 17, 1997. Father of Valerie Liston and Nathan Rios; brother of Alexandria, Patricia, Mary Rios. Jesse Antone, grandmother of Mr. Rios passed away unexpectedly the day after Mr. Rios. Mr. Rios is survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass, Rosary and visitation will be held at St. Nicholas Center, 349 W. 31st, Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Burial Service on Thursday at San Xavier Cemetery at 6:00 a.m. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
