MILLIRON, Paul E., age 82, a 15 year resident of Tucson, passed away September 6, 1997. Born February 3, 1915, in Emerickville, Pennsylvania. Mr. Milliron was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #55. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen I. Milliron of Tucson; daughters, Patricia Moore of Russell, PA, Carolyn Bunch of Mesilla, NM, and Jo-An Hinton of Sequim, WA; numerous nieces; nephews; and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. today at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rev. Ralph Villelas officiating.
Lyla Grace Zaspel O’Brien, one month, died September 6, 1997. Daughter of Patrick and Jada O’Brien; granddaughter of Sand and Sue Zaspel and Pat and Mary O’Brien; great-granddaughter of Helen Teal and Leslie and Betty Zaspel and Richard and Lois Taylor; niece of Laura O’Brien and Sand Zaspel, Jr; numerous other relatives and friends also survive. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Pastor Mark Harris officiating.
ORTA, Albert Sermeno, 76, a Tucson native, died September 7, 1997. He is survived by wife, Eva C. Orta; daughters, Rosemarie C. and Elaine C. Orta; sons, Andy (Rosie), Jerry (Julie) and Eddie (Kathy) Orta, all of Tucson. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until service time with Rosary at 9:30 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
PIACENTINI, Marie I., died August 30, 1997. Beloved mother and loving wife. Marie was loved by all she touched. Preceded in death by husband, Delmar. Marie is survived by her five children, Ron, Jerry and Rich Piacentini, Anita Keranen, Renee Baker; and eight grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Catalina Mission, 14380 N. Oracle Rd.
ROBERTS, Darrell S. (Robbie), 78, of Tucson, died September 5, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Verna; son, Bill of Los Altos, CA; and sister, Mary Vunah Gillette of Albuquerque, NM. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12 at the Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Mira Vista Lane, corner of North Oracle Road. A retired Army officer and retired school teacher, Mr. Roberts moved to Tucson in 1993 from Pebble Beach, CA. He was a 32 degree Mason and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. He was five times a Worthy Patron in Eastern Star and was 1984 Grand Sentinel of the Grand Chapter of California. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity.
SOWELL, Thomas Bourbon Uriah, 80, of Tucson, died September 6, 1997. Survived by son, Russell Sowell; daughter, Elizabeth Artus, both of Tucson; brother, Clyde Sowell of MD; sisters, Rebecca Bednark of MD and Almagene Kremer of CA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Freda. He had a keen interest in people and truly enjoyed his occupation as a general contractor. Service 7:00 p.m., Thursday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment 11:00 a.m., Friday, Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
WINE, Bonnie Marie, 68, of Tucson, has passed from this world to the next, September 8, 1997. Survivors include children, Wendi Wine, Anthony Troy Wine, Robin Parks, and Maria Wine; grandchildren, Nick and Nicole Springer, April and Tyler Parks; plus many who loved and cared about her. Among the things that she cherished the most were her flowers. Graveside Service will be held at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at the Mortuary.
WYMAN, Kenneth D., 53, died September 5, 1997. Husband of Mary Wyman of Tucson; father of Gale V. (Patricia) Clawson of Tucson; grandfather of James Ryan and Mariana; brother of May (Ken) Baisley of FL, Frank Wyman of PA and Lorraine (Pete) Witkowski of NY; uncle of Kimberly Burns of FL; cousin, Jeanne Di Nicola and family of Utah also survive. Scripture Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Father Harry Ledwith officiating. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations may be made to Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson 85716.
BARBEE, Kaye, 61, of Tucson, passed away Monday, September 8, 1997. A cherished wife and mother, she will be greatly missed by her husband, Bob; and four children, Bob Jr., Katie, Beth and Tori. An Open House to celebrate her life will be held Sunday afternoon, September 14 at the family home. Donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center.
DWYER, Ryan M., 3, of Tucson, passed away September 5, 1997. Survived by parents, Rosie Teso and Michael Dwyer; grandparents, Valentin and Juanita Teso, Patrick and Joan Dwyer; sisters, Serina Perez and Elexis Dwyer; uncles, David, Mike, Danny Teso and John Cardwel, Patrick Kevin Dwyer, Daniel Dwyer, Kenneth Dwyer; and numerous cousins; relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 11, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. Mass will be offered on Friday at 9:00 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 1946 E. Lee St. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
NEWMAN, Rae Josephine (De Witt), 80, died September 6, 1997. She was born in Brookston, Minnesota and came to Arizona as a child. She is survived by her husband, Francis J. Newman; her son, Richard B.(Diana) Newman; three grandchildren, Richard Francis, Brent Edward and Laura Newman; and one great-grandchild, Damian. She is also survived by her brother, Joe De Witt of California. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and three sisters. Mrs. Newman graduated from Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Phoenix in 1939 and earned a Certificate of Public Health Nursing from Oregon School of Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She worked as a Pima County Health Nurse before and after her service in Europe as an officer in the Army’s Nurse Corp. during World War II. She will be remembered by many for her many charitable acts. At Rae’s request, no services will be held. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, her friends are invited to contribute to a charity of their choice. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NUNEZ, Gustavo B., 79, of Tucson, passed away September 7, 1997. Survived by wife, Ana Lisbee; daughter, Annabelle; son, Gustavo Jr. (Mary Helen); sisters, Emma Nunez LeCompte and Aurora Arriola; brother, Jesus Nunez; also survived by four grand-children. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Family requests donation be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice or Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SAVAGE, Milton F. ”Rick”, died September 2, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Sally; daughters, Cynthia Savage, Sally Larrimore of Tucson; sons, Richard F. of Yuma, AZ, Ronald R. of Eaton Rapids, MI, William of Tucson; grandchildren, Craig and Sara Artz, Dana and Daniel Savage, Ryan and Elisha Savage, Jack Larrimore. Private family gathering was held at Valley Funeral Home September 5, 1997.
SOTO, Edward F. 72, Miner, went to meet his Creator in Heaven, on September 5, 1997. He was born in Winkleman, Arizona on August 31, 1925. He was raised in Nogales, Arizona and came to live in Tucson in 1946. After he was in the Marine Corps Reserve Infantry, and later in the 3rd Corps 155MM Howitzer Battalion at Pelilies Island and Okinawa with the First Marine Division. He worked at San Xavier Mine and Pima Mine at Helvita Mines in the Santa Rita Mountains. He leaves his loving wife, Mary Helen Salazar Soto; and children, Jesse Joe, Victoria Marie, Edward III., and Erica Nicole; his brother, Richard Soto; and sister, Mary Barnes; other children, Mary Helen Garcia, Rosa Ortiz, Richard Soto, Steve Soto and George Soto and Melissa Moreno; and also by 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 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 Thursday 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, INC.
BASSNETT, George Miller, age 84, of Catalina, AZ, died Sunday, September 7, 1997. He is survived by daughter, Margaret and her husband, Jim Burtin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; son, Michael and his wife, Mary of Ada, Michigan; and daughter, Judith Bassnett of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren, Jennifer Bell and her husband, Scott, and their son, Ashton Miller; Jill Burtin; Matthew Burtin; Andrew Morgan; and Jon Morgan; sisters, Elizabeth Parker of Leyland, England; and Ida Sherlock of Bare, England. George is also survived by three sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews in Great Britain, with whom he remained very close. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; and two brothers. George was born in Askam-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. He served with the 6th Airborne Division during WWII, rising to the rank of Major. He immigrated with his family to the Chicago area in 1949. His career in sales and international marketing took him around the world. In 1983, he and his wife moved to Catalina, Arizona, where he was active in the early incorporation efforts. George was honored this year at Casas Adobes Congregational Church for 75 years of active participation in church choirs. Memorial Services will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Smith officiating. George requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Tucson Association for the Blind, 3767 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716. George was blessed with the love and fellowship of many dear friends in the Tucson area and around the world.
BENSON, Mary C., 83, passed away September 5, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 1994. Survived by her two children, Mary Lou Truman and Carl Benson; her five grandchildren, Melanie Benson, Kerry Benson, Keith Benson, Tiffany Truman, and Todd Truman; and one great-grandchild, Phoenix James Benson. She was much loved and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Oracle Union Church, 695 E. American Ave. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Oracle Union Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
BROWN, Edna Mae ”Peg”, 84, of Tucson, AZ, died September 3, 1997. Survived by her daughter, Judy Slaughter; son-in-law, Robert Slaughter of Mary Esther, FL; grandchildren, John Pitkin III or Mary Esther; and Cindy Campbell of Willington, Oklahoma, as well as her husband, Randy, and their three children, Justin, Dennis, and Chyenne. Peg was preceded in death by her wonderful husband and best friend, Bill. She was a longtime Girl Scout Leader, as well as the Girl Scout Council, helped the United Fund, charity work for the poor in Tucson. Services Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. with Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
FOHR, Rodney, of Tucson, died September 5, 1997. Survivors include his beloved wife of 41 years, Hilda; children, Michele (Greg) Brown, Michael (Jenny) Fohr, Jeff (Wendy Sue) Fohr, Kathryn Fohr, and Geri Fohr; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HERING, Orme, 87, of Tucson, died September 5, 1997. Survivors include his daughter, Wendy Shalar of San Francisco; two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters; longtime companion, Dorothy Murphy; and two step-sons, John and William Murphy. Mr. Hering was a Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m.
ORRISON, Jesse Eugene, 81, of Tucson, died September 6, 1997. Survivors include his beloved wife, Doris Darling Orrison; children, Wayne (Phyllis) Orrison, Kathryn S. Plumb; daughter-in-law, Cheryll Ball Orrison; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; six brothers; one sister; plus many loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Nell, and his son, Lt. Col. Stephen L. Orrison. After serving 22 years with the USAF, Jesse retired as a Major, with time served during WWII and Korea resulting in numerous decorations. He spent 23 months as a POW. Jesse has since retired from the Postal Service and been a member of the Shriners. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, September 9, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m., with Burial to follow.
