PARGAS, Bentura, 77, of Marana, passed away August 4, 1997. Survived by wife of 55 years, Marina Pargas; daughters, Nelia (Gustavo) Castillo, Carmen (Carlos)Sanchez; sons, Carlos (Sally), Ventura (Sylvia), Ricardo (Terry) and Armando Pargas; sisters, Monica Najera, Leonor Pargas, Lupe Casarez and Maria Alvarado of Texas; brother, Gregorio Pargas of Texas; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Mr. Pargas was a World War II Veteran. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 1997 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Church, Moore Rd., Marana, AZ, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RAGAN, Sandra Sue, 52, passed away on July 31, 1997. Survived by sons, Robert Goodkin and David Goodkin; brothers, Jeffrey Ragan and Stuart Ragan and parents, Bonnie Eaton and Otha Ragan. A Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 1997 at Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University Medical Center, Development Office, P.O. Box 245082, Tucson, AZ, in memory of Sandra Ragan.
RICHMOND, Florence M., age 75, aTucson resident since 1975, passed away August 2, 1997. Born March 31, 1922 in Kankakee, IL. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Vernon; son, Terry A. Richmond; daughter, Nancy L. (Robert) Glenn; grandsons, Matthew A. and Michael G. Richmond; brother, Gerald J. Hasbargen; sister, Carol A. Hackley. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30, Saturday, August 9, 1997 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
STOUT, Edith D., 94, of Tucson died August 2, 1997. She came to Tucson from England in 1951 and she is the granddaughter of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. Grandmother of Sandra L. (Larry) Pinkerton; mother-in-law of Thomas Rankin; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer (Joey) Egan and Justin Pinkerton; one great-great-grandchild, Ashlee M. Egan, all of Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Hamilton Stout; daughters, Joan Rankin and Eileen Morris and great-grandson, Jason Pinkerton. Memorial Service Saturday, August 9, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. at Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 888-1111.
ACUNA, Angel L., 78, died on August 1, 1997. A native of Tucson, he graduated from the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind. He then went on to play basketball, traveling extensively around the world and playing in the XIV Olympics in London in 1948. He is survived by his son, Ronald L. Acuna; daughter, Vicki J. (Victor) Acuna-Alexander; grandsons, Michael D. Acuna and Garrett D. Acuna; brother, Augie Acuna; sisters, Kate Moreno and Dellia Valenzuala; also survived by his ex-wife and friend, Darlene A. Acuna. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 East University Blvd., from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 1997 with Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.
Jesus V. ”El Viuda” Alvarez, age 74, a 50 year resident of Tucson, passed away August 3, 1997. Born June 8, 1923 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Mr.Alvarez retired from Arizona Sash and Door. He was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Alvarez. Survived by wife of 52 years, Anita; son, Frank V. Alvarez; daughters, Mary (Armand) Alvarez-Salese and Patsy Alvarez-Anaya; daughter-in-law, Norma Alvarez; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 6, 1997 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
BABIENKO, Walter, 78, of Tucson, died August 2, 1997. Survived by wife, Betty Jane Babienko of Tucson; daughters, Vivenne Theiss and Judy Griffin, both of Tucson; son, Thomas Babienko of Tucson; brother, Michael Babienko; sister, Mary Miklowski, both of Ohio; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. No Services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to The First Marine Division Association, 14325 Willard Rd., Ste. 107, Chantilly, VA 20151-2110. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
CARRILLO, Armando E., 73, of Mammoth, left peacefully to be with the Lord on August 3, 1997. Armando was born February 12, 1924 in Sonora, Arizona. He worked for Magma Copper Co. for over 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was an active member of his community involved in many clubs and organizations. He served in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Josephine. He was the devoted father of one son, Armando V.(Alicia) and three daughters, Theresa Alvarado, Gloria (Rudy) Vindiola, Grace (Bruno) Gonzales. Devoted grandfather of 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Survived also by one brother, Carlos and four sisters, Mary Mendoza, Lucy Esquivel, Consuelo Murillo and Ina Brown; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Manuel. The Wake Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 122 W. Church Dr., Mammoth. The Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth. Arrangements by Griffith Mortuary, (520) 363-5353.
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.
MOLINA, Fulgencio R., 80, of Tucson, passed away August 2, 1997. Survived by wife, Connie Molina; sons, Albert, Robert, Gilbert; sisters, Mary Aguirre, Elvira Felix; Anita Salazar; brother, Manuel. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 1997 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Holy Family Hospice or St. Ann’s Convent. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
NEVAREZ, Ronald Richard, Sr., 54, died July 29, 1997. Husband of Connie Nevarez; father of Ronald Richard Nevarez, Jr., of Tucson, Reggie Nevarez of Tucson, Randy Nevarez of Tucson, Ronda Norris of Quartzsite, AZ, Roman Nevarez of Tucson and Rainy Nevarez of Quartsite, AZ; brother of Shirley Maas of Washington and Samuel Nevarez of California. Six grandchildren also survive. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 7 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
ORTEGA, Cathalina C., 77, of Tucson, passed away August 3, 1997. Survived by daughter, Amanda S. (Jose G.) Silva; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (Center Chapel), 240 South Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, August 7, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SMITH, A. Lois, entered into rest with the Lord on August 2, 1997. She was born November 6, 1928 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Margaret (Dobson) Reed and James Reed. She is survived by her husband, James L. Smith, Tucson, AZ; daughters, Diane Steiner, Pleasanton, CA (and only grandchild, Sara Lee); Laura Brown, Antioch, CA; son, David Drown, Lodi, CA; sister, June T. Dietrich, Tucson, AZ; brother, Robert Bruce Reed, Denver, CO. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and stepchildren. Lois was a P.Q. Olana Temple #131, Tucson, AZ, Daughters of the Nile: P.M. Escallonia #447, Escalon, CA and affiliated with AZ #2, O.E.S., Tucson, AZ and a member of Tosh Tonlik #10, Order of the Amaranth. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sabbar Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to International Multiple Myeloma Foundation, Research Division, 2120 Stanley Hills Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 1-800-452-2873.
TEARNEY, Mary Ellen, born September 22, 1943 in San Ysdiro, CA, passed away on August 4, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. She will be lovingly remembered by brother, William Tearney and wife, Dollie; brother, Stephen Tearney; sister, Anne Tearney and husband, Alan; sister, Loretta Warner and husband, Bruce; sister, Claire Weibel and husband, Phil; brother, Barney Tearney and wife, Terry; brother, Bradford Uffner; 12 nephews and nieces, other family members and her many dear friends. Mary Ellen attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Tucson and received her baccalaureate degree from the U of A and her master’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University. She was founder of Tearney & Tearney, a national court reporting agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Her intelligence, quick wit, grace and love of life will deeply be missed and not forgotten. She was an inspiration, teacher and beacon to all of those she touched. Funeral Services in Los Angeles, Tuesday, August 5 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westwood Village Mortuary, 1218 Glendon Ave. Services and Burial in Tucson, Wednesday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m. in the SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Burial South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be sent to the Mary Ellen Tearney Charitable Foundation, 1158 26th St., Suite 536, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The foundation was recently established by Mary Ellen to help prevent cruelty to animals, a cause dear to her heart.
GETHING, Frank, 78 years old, of Tucson, died on August 1, 1997. He was born on November 19, 1918 in Nottinghamshire, England. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sally Milne Gething; his sister, Edie Gething; his children, Christopher, Leslie, Thomas, Sally, and Elizabeth; and five grandchildren. Frank served in the British Navy for seven years during and after World War II, completed his education at Marquette University, earning a degree in mechanical engineering, and worked for Aqua Chem in Milwaukee for 27 years. After moving to Tucson in 1977, he worked for the Environmental Research Laboratory until his retirement in 1986, at which time he continued to pursue a lifelong interest in acrylic and watercolor painting. Frank will be greatly missed. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 1997, with a Rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave @ Magee. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave @Magee.
HORKEY, Jerome James, 70, died August 1, 1997. Survived by wife, Marilyn Horkey of Tucson; sons, Philip (Cindy) Horkey of Tucson; James (Tina) Horkey of Austin, Texas; John (Janet) Horkey of Tucson; Robert (Rachel) Horkey of Tucson; Daniel (Tanya) Horkey of Tucson; daughter, Mary (Allen) Wray of Dallas, Texas; brother, Francis (Angie) Horkey of Tucson; stepchildren, Scott Talada of PA; Sheldon Talada of Kearny, AZ; Sue Talada of LA; and Tim Bedrose of NJ. Seven grandchildren and three step grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Polish Club, VFW Post #549, Knights of Columbus Council #6848, and was a US Army veteran of WWII. Mr. Horkey retired as a general contractor. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco with Fr. Robert Tamminga officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 4 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus Chalice Service.
MARTIN, Margaret C., age 67, of Tucson, died July 31, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Martin. She is survived by children, Mary L. (William) Metzger, Jean Ann (Harold) Schultz, Robert (Carol) Martin, Patricia (Terry) Abbuhl, Barbara (Nathan) Harkins, Therese Schroeder, John (Hally) Martin and Carol (Mike) Marriotti; 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 1997, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Tucson, AZ 85742.
McNAUGHTON, Kathy, 54, of Tucson, died July 31, 1997. Survivors include her loving husband of 24 years, Jim; children, Kristopher, Vernon (Linda), and Mark; grandchildren, Dustin, Tyler, Charity, and Levi; four sisters; and three brothers. Kathy loved the desert with its cactus, rocks, hummingbirds, and especially the desert tortoise. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Kathy’s name to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743. Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., 885-6741, Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
Douglas C. Schaber, D.O., 47. Tragically lost to us on July 31, 1997. Born February 7, 1950 in Wheeling, WV. Graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in June 1978. After finishing his Internal Medicine Residency, he completed his fellowship training in Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic in June 1985 and began practicing here in Tucson. He merged his practice with Pima Heart Associates in April 1996. In addition to his cardiology practice, he was selected and served as Director of Medical Education at Tucson General Hospital from May 1986 until the time of his death. For nearly a decade Doug was also involved with osteopathic medical education on a national level. In May of this year he was inducted as President of the National Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators (AODME). He was a Fellow in the Collegium of Fellows of the AODME. He had also served on the Board of Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation since October of 1995. Doug’s other passions included his wife and children, aviation, amateur radio, motorcycling, astronomy, fine food, and good cigars. Doug had been a pilot for 21 years. His amateur radio friends knew him as KG7IZ. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Gretchen; two wonderful children whom he adored, Dustin, age 11, and Megan, age 10; his loving parents, Henry and Dorothy Schaber of Wheeling, WV; and his dear sister, Patricia Schaber of Port Charlotte, FL. Visitation Monday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Service Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 2:00 p.m., Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. Donations may be made to the Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 4780 N. Campbell Ave., 85718 (297-4545).
TURNBULL, Edgar, Jr., 77 years old, died July 30, 1997, Wednesday in Tucson.Survived by two daughters, Kathi Turnbull and Emily (Bill) Ayers, both of Tucson; four sons, Philip (Shana) Turnbull of Oklahoma City, OK, Arthur (Cindy) Turnbull, James Turnbull, Richard Turnbull, all of Tucson, brother, Bill Turnbull of Willcox, AZ; two sisters, Lois Hart, Stanford, CA, Loretta Granthan of Willcox, AZ; seven grandchildren. Mr.Turnbull was a member of D.A.V. and V.F.W. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th St., with Burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Family suggest memorials may be made to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
