JOAQUIN, Marie R., age 92, of Topawa, AZ, passed away, August 6, 1997. She is survived by son, Edmund of Topawa; daughter, Dorothy of Tucson; niece, Eunice of Tucson. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Wake will be held in Topawa on Sunday, August 10, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be the following day at 5:00 a.m. with Burial to follow. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
LITHGOW, Paul Alan, Jr., 17, died August 7, 1997. Paul is survived by his father and stepmother, Paul and Kathy of Vail, AZ; his mother and stepfather, Andy and Lydia Trillo of Biloxi, MS; his brothers, Daniel and Matthew and grandmother, Barbara Mader of Tucson and grandparents, Milton and Frances Jackson of Arcanum, OH. He will be missed very much by his family, his co-workers at Oasis Drywall and his many good friends. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at Saguaro Canyon Evangelical Free Church, 10111 E. Old Spanish Trail, with Pastor Floyd Morgan officiating. Interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s name to Teen Challenge of Tucson, AZ.
Russell Marrapodi, 63, died of a sudden heart attack on Thursday, August 7, 1997. He was a loving, and devoted father to Tricia Marrapodi and Kelly Burr Munsell. Russell joins his wife and mother of his children, Carole in heaven. We will miss you very much. Thank you for being the best father in the world. Love, Kelly and Tricia. Graveside Service 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 9, 1997 at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery with Father Harry Ledwith officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BEAL, Joe L., longtime Sierra Vista teacher and resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at his home in Tucson. Joe was born in Mansfield, OH on May 10, 1917 to Clarence E. Beal and Mary Geneva McManis Beal. He graduated from Kent State University in 1941. After college he became a pilot in the Air Force and served in World War II and the Korean conflict. In the early 1940's he was stationed at Thunderbird Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ, which is when he fell in love with Arizona. He met Catherine Gallucci in college and they married when he returned from the war in 1945. They were married until her death in 1979. Joe and Catherine moved to Tucson in 1954 and to Sierra Vista in 1959. They both taught in Sierra Vista schools from then on. Joe did continuing graduate studies at both the University of Arizona and Arizona State University. Joe retired from teaching Jr. High Social Studies in 1981. In that year he was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the State of Arizona Dept. of Education. Joe belonged to the VFW, The American Legion, the Lion’s Club and the Retired Teacher’s Association. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Beal Tonini; his grandchildren, A.B. Wells, Cy Wells, Carly Tonini, all of Encinitas, CA; his sister, and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Edward Williams of Mansfield, OH and his brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Edith Beal of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Private interment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Donations may be addressed to the Catherine L. Beal Memorial Scholarship Fund (for future teachers), c/o Carrie Beal Tonini, P.O. Box 194, Cardiff, CA 92007.
CLEMENT, Joan R., 71, passed away suddenly on August 5, 1997. She is predeceased by daughter, Deborah. She is survived by her daughters, Anne, Susan and Jeanne; granddaughter, Jessica; sister, Mary (Harold) Zornig and brother, James (Pat) Ramsey. Joan was a longtime member of First Christian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a nanny for many years and truly loved caring for children. Joan gave unselfishly through the years to many causes she believed in. A Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway, Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. We’ll miss you mom.
ELSON, Audrey, 68, died August 4, 1997. Wife of Don Elson; mother of Patricia (Danny) Ruedas; grandmother of Jennifer and Andres Ruedas, all of Tucson. Mrs.Elson was employed for 26 years at Hughes Aircraft Company. Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 11, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Pastor Jeff Schirle officiating. Burial in Desert Vista Cemetery. The family suggests donations to Coffin-Lowery Syndrome Foundation, 13827 196th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98059 in memory of Audrey Elson. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FISCHER, Marion Adelaide, 83, of Tucson, formerly of Chicago, died August 6, 1997. Survivors include her children, Marion and George; granddaughter, Cheryl and great-grandson, Nicholas. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Sunday, August 10, 1997 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church, Monday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m. with Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
FOSTER, Ruby Nell, peacefully passed away in Lakewood, WA on July 30, 1997 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman. Nell and Lyman loved the desert and made Tucson their home for over 40 years. Four years ago, Nell moved to Washington state to live closer to her daughter and family. She is survived by Judy Bankhead, her daughter and son-in-law, Alan; grandsons, Jeff and Jon and granddaughter, Jamie. She also leaves two sisters, Celia Webb and Claire Boyer; one brother, Fred Cross; brother, Robert Cross preceded her in death. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. A Graveside Service will be held at South Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, August 9 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate Nell’s life and her return to Tucson as her final resting place.
KOCH, Andrew, 68, of Tucson, AZ, died August 6, 1997. Survived by loving wife, Nancy Koch; daughters, Lori Hope and Dawn Orford; son, Andrew Koch III; sister, Bonnie Smith; four grandchildren and multitudes of loyal friends. Affiliations: Gold Prospectors Association, American Institute of Banking. Visitation will be held Friday, August 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make any gifts to St. Mary’s Hospice.
LARA, Maria V., 91, died August 5, 1997. Beloved wife of the late Rodolfo ”Rudy” Lara and preceded in death by her infant daughter, Hilda. Also preceded in death by her sister, Amelia V. Cruz and brother, Luis Verdugo. Survived by nephew, Ron Cruz (Jane) of Burke, VA; niece, Mary Munoz (Gilbert) of Tucson; nephew, Joe Verdugo (Rafaela) of Tempe; nieces, Dolores Salaz and Ruth Ortiz of Tucson and Lupita Hernandez of Riverside, CA and nephews, Mike Cruz of Santa Anna, CA and Manuel Cruz of Tucson. She is also survived by many grandnieces and nephews. Ms. Lara retired from the former Myerson’s White House, where she worked for over 25 years. She was a founding member of Club Comulet, a lifelong member of Cathedral parish and the Guadalupana Society and a member of the Arizona Pioneer Historical Society. Until a few years ago, ”Mary” was a constant friendly face at Tucson cultural events and fiestas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 1997 from 4:00 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 Monday, August 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m., St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
LOPEZ, Juan P., 70, of Sahuarita, passed away August 5, 1997. Preceded in death by parents, Eulalio Lopez and Seferina Lopez; daughters, Delia Mosley, Laura (Martin) Galvez; sons, Javier (Ceci), Juan (Ernestina) Raul (Estela), Oscar (Ella) Gomez; sister, Blasa Lopez; brothers, Manuel (Maria)Lopez, Jesus (Emma) Lopez; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 1997 from 4:00 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 Saturday, August 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
MCLAUGHLIN, Ashleigh Jordan, our beloved baby girl left us on August 4, 1997 to be one of God’s precious angels to watch over us. Survived by parents, Lori and Sean McLaughlin of Tucson; grandparents, John and Yvonne McLaughlin and Gary and Millie Haebig of Tucson; great-grandparents, Mary McLaughlin of Great Falls, MT and Matthew and Edythe Haebig of Lexington, KY; aunt, Kathleen McLaughlin of Toronto, Canada; uncles, Steven McLaughlin, Brian Haebig and Jeff Haebig, all of Tucson. Graveside Service 9:00 a.m., Friday, August 8, 1997 at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
REGAN, Margaret F., 82, of Tucson, passed away August 7, 1997. Beloved aunt of Anne G. Reeves of North Carolina, Donna B. Colwell of California, Marybeth O. Getting of Massachusetts, Elizabeth E. Wilson of Connecticut and loving great-aunt to their children. Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, August 9 from St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Robert Fuller officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
REICHE, Edwin N., 51, of Tucson, died August 6, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Colleen; sister, Sherry Reiche and nephew, James Laster. Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 8 from Pantano Christian Church, 10355 E. 29th St., at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim Coop officiating. In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to the Southeast Pantano Bobby Sox Softball League. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
Irmina ”Mina” Rodriguez, 90, died Wednesday, August 6, 1997 in Tucson. She is survived by her son, Rafael ”Ray” Rodriguez, PhD of Tucson and her stepdaughter, Candida (Heriberto) Marin of San Juan, Puerto Rico; four grandchildren, Eva (Bill) Johnson, Lorelei (Chris) Lamey, Rafael (Monica) Rodriguez and Joaquin (Lisa) Rodriguez. Preceded in death by her husband Rafael ”Gago” Rodriquez. After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico she worked as a social worker, then as a teacher, school principal and superintendent of schools in the town of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. For the last five years she resided in Tucson with her son. Scripture Service 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 9, 1997 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 8 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott., with a Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m.
Linda Marie Taylor, 38, of Tucson, passed away August 6, 1997. She is survived by her beloved husband, Harve Golden; parents, Ruth Marie Roemer and stepfather, Richard Arthur Roemer; father, Donald Taylor; brothers, Robert Taylor of Tucson, AZ, Darrell Roemer of Studio City, CA, Kirk Roemer of Quartzhill, CA; sisters, Diane Taylor of Medford, NJ, Kathleen Taylor-MacAlpine of Bellevue, WA and all her loving pets. Visitation will be held Friday, August 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North of Grant). Memorial Services will be held at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Animal Nation, P.O. Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818 or Hospice Family Care, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson 85716. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
William V. Canizales, 78 years old, passed away August 4, 1997 in Tucson. William was born April 13, 1919 in Jerome, AZ, was raised in Miami, AZ, then moved to Tucson to raise his family. All the family loved and will miss him dearly. William is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Canizales of Tucson and five sons, J. Richard (Julia) Canizales of Flagstaff, AZ, William S. (Rozanne) Canizales of Tucson, AZ, Albert R. (Rose Ann) Canizales of Chandler, AZ, Joseph A. (Jennifer) Canizales of Catalina, AZ and Michael A. Canizales of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Melchor V. (Maxine) Canizales of California; two sisters, Consuelo C. (Arthur) Salazar of Tucson and Sylvia R. (William) Slack of Globe, AZ; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m, Friday, August 8, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass for Mr. Canizales will be Saturday, 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Fort Lowell, with Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
CLEMENT, Joan R., 71, passed away suddenly on August 5, 1997. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Susan and Jeanne; granddaughter, Jessica; sister, Mary (Harold) Zornig and brother, James (Pat) Ramsey. Joan was a longtime member of First Christian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a nanny for many years and truly loved caring for children. Joan gave unselfishly through the years to many causes she believed in. A Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway, Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. We’ll miss you mom.
DARNELL, Karen Sue, 32, of Tucson, died August 5, 1997. She was a devoted mother of her handicapped son, Lyle James Darnell. Also survived by parents, Barbara E. and James G. Darnell; brothers, Mike and Larry Darnell, all of Tucson; grandparents, B. Odell Barrett of Tucson, Polly and Brownie Gunter of Florida; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Private interment, Evergreen Cemetery.
DAVIS, Glen E., Lt. Col. U.S. Army, Ret., 83, died August 5, 1997 at St. Joseph’s Hospice Center. Glen was born in Kansas City, KS on September 10, 1913. His family moved to Chicago when he was a year old. He attended grammar school, high school and junior college in the Chicago area and later attended Northwestern University. In 1940 he enlisted in the Army as a private and retired 25 years later as a Lt. Col. after service in World War II and the Korean War. While in the Service he met, courted and in 1942 married Thelma Wilson of Nashville, TN. They have two children, Connie Clark of Orland, CA and Donald from Los Angeles. There are three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Merle Davis and one sister, Miriam Green. From the time Glen was a toddler, there has never been a time that he did not have a close affiliation with the church. He served as Deacon in two different Presbyterian churches and was Sunday School Superintendent at two churches. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a charter member and past Master of a lodge in Japan. Services will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church at 6565 E. Broadway on Saturday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice or Christ Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
HAWKINS, Beulah T., who resided at 5772 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, died Saturday, August 2, 1997. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY is in charge of Funeral arrangements. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 on Friday evening August 8 for family and friends at the mortuary. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6150 Fairmount on Saturday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m., with visitation at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Fund or the Fort Lowell Ward Missionary Fund of the LDS Church. Mrs. Hawkins was born in Luna, NM on April 7, 1912 and moved with her family to Mesa, AZ in 1918. She attended Mesa Elementary, Mesa Union High School and earned a certificate in Vocational Nursing from Ohio State University Hospital. She began her nursing career in Tucson. On July 6, 1946 she married Grady L. Hawkins. After 10 years of nursing, Mrs. Hawkins joined her husband’s business as vice-president of Hawkin’s Building and Development Co., Inc., which was instrumental in the development of Tucson’s near east side. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by a brother, Calvin (Nancy) Thompson of Silver City, NM and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Shirley Thompson of Long Beach, CA; 16 nieces and nephews and 19 grandnieces and nephews, who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady; her parents, Joel and Vera (Nielson) Thompson and brothers, Enwood and Fred Thompson.
