WEBER, Charles G., 83, died January 8, 1998. Brother-in-law of Jeanette (Mike) Sciortino, Claire Matzkewitz, Dorothy (Charlie) Drago, Rita Bullock and Audrey (Joe) DeMeo. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife Sophie and his eight brothers and sisters. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Retired from Long Island Railroad after 30 years of service and moved to Tucson 21 years ago. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 12, 1998 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 1998 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 1998 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ESPINOSA, Pedro E. (Peter), 81 years old, died January 6, 1998, Tuesday, in Tucson. Survived by two sons, Philip (Darlene) Espinosa and Frederick Espinosa both of Tucson; brother, Felix Espinosa of Tucson; sister, S.R. Rebecca Ann Espinosa of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Melanie and son, Benedict Espinosa. Mass will be said at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998 at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd, with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 1998 at St. Ambrose Church where Vigil Services will be said at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Church. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
GALLEGO, Frank V., 76, of Tucson passed away January 7, 1998. Preceded in death by parents, Florencio and Mercedes Gallego. He is survived by loving wife, Erlinda; children, Frank (Ernestine) Gallego, Irene (Tony) Badilla, Artemisa (Francisco) Lopez, Gracie (Rene) Rodriguez all of Tucson. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, Stephanie Macias, Jennifer Martinez, Tony Badilla Jr., Jessica Gallego Daahir, Francisco G. Lopez, Ernesto Badilla, Erica Macias, Judy Badilla, Gina Lopez, Emily Gallego, Rene Rodriguez Jr., Selina Rodriguez and Alyssa Rodriguez. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Casimiro, Mike and Armando Gallego; sisters, Lupe Trejo, Cruz Badilla, Antonia Trejo, Lydia Santa Cruz, Lolita Garcia and Delia Barredo. Preceded in death by brothers, Florencio and Jesus. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 1998 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church, 2915 E. 36th St., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His patience, smile and humor will be missed by everyone. He touched the lives of many people.
GOLDTHORPE, Katherine M., 83, passed away January 6, 1998 in Park Villa Health Care Center. She had been a resident at Vista View Care Home prior to entering the hospital and then moving to Park Villa. Mrs. Goldthorpe was born May 27, 1914, in Clinton, Iowa, and had lived in Tucson for the past 42 years. She is survived by her son, Chris Dixon of Tucson; three sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews in the Iowa area. Graveside Service 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 1998 at TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
KRESS, Earl Edward, 93, died January 3, 1998. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Ida (Nee Glau) Kress; two sons; and a brother. Survived by his wife, Lucille Ida (Nee Finley) Kress; daughter, Neva L. Kreger; grandchildren, Patricia Barrows, Valerie Butler, Carolyn Garza and Alessia Kreger; great-grandchildren, Andrea, Hector and Conrad Simon, Davina and Martin Butler, Elizabeth, Zechariah and Gabriel Garza. Earl had many career’s in his lifetime, farmer, band leader, teacher, surveyor, industrial engineer and executive with Munsingwear, Inc., for over 30 years. Earl had polio at the age of three and Sister Kenny worked with him during this illness. Earl was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Friends may call 2:00 p.m. until Service time at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. with Pastors Patrick Henry and Kenton Rohrberg officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MANLEY, Paul Patrick Sr., age 78, resident of Tucson, died January 7, 1998. Paul was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Arizona. Survivors include his daughter; Kit Vanderhoff; sons, Pat, Michael and Terry Manley; sister, Mary Jane August; brother, Gene Manley; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at WHITNEY & MURPHY ARCADIA FUNERAL HOME, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998, at WHITNEY & MURPHY ARCADIA FUNERAL HOME. Contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arizona, 2645 North 24th St. Phoenix, AZ 85008.
MCGAUGHEY, Delores (Dee), 59, of Tucson, died January 7, 1998. Survived by husband, Ray; two sons, Robert and Raymond; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Eric Spivak; daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Mary and Jenna McGaughey. Preceded in death by son, Raymond Arthur McGaughey. Delores was retired from Hughes Aircraft in 1994. Service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. with David Halstrum of Desert Havon Church of Christ officiating. Visitation one hour prior to Service time and also on Friday, January 9, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.
NUGENT, Matthew O’H., 86, died January 4, 1998 in Burbank, CA. From a pioneer family of Arizona, he is survived by sisters, Rita and Margaret; brothers, Jim and Jack. Private Graveside Services will be held.
QUINN, Frieda H. In loving memory of Frieda H. Quinn, 8, who went to be with the Lord on December 30, 1997. Born in Mt. Clemens, MI, Frieda moved to Tucson in 1966, after the death of her husband, James. She was the mother of James E. Quinn of Tucson, AZ, Frederick H. Quinn of Westland, MI, and Susan Quinn Margolis of Lilburn, GA. Besides her children, Frieda leaves ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member of St. Francis de Sales parish, was active in the church craft club, and was known for her poppy seed cakes. Memories of her clear mind and independent spirit will linger in the hearts of her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Francis de Sales Church or the Hospice at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 350 N. Wilmont. Burial will be in Southfield, MI.
Frank M. Rivera, of Tucson, passed away January 6, 1998. Preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Villalobos; and sister, Maria L. Rivera. Survived by daughters, Mary Carmen Rivera, Angela (Mike) Sierra, Ruth Norzagaray, Lydia (Joe) Quihuis, Connie (Mario) Perusquia, Irene ”Darling” (Al) Blancarte; many loving nieces and nephews; 28 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Rivera worked as a machinist for Southern Pacific Railroad for over 40 years. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 South Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
ROSENBLUM, Dr. Alfred H., formerly of Chicago, died in his home in Tucson on Thursday, December 11, 1997. Beloved husband of the late Kate, nee Atkins. Survived by his brother, Edward, and many nephews and nieces. Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 1998, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Rabbi Tom Louchheim officiating. Private internment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Heart Association.
TOLLMAN, Elizabeth Marie, 94, died January 5, 1998. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Dr. James Perry Tollman. Survived by daughter Janet T. Jones of Tucson; sons, James Daniel of Phoenix and Thomas Andrew of Omaha, NE; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters and one brother, Frances Bean of Tucson, Arlene Kiever of Chico, CA, and Dr. G. W. McVey of North Haven, CT. A private service was held for family members. The family suggests memorials be sent to support the McGoogan Library of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68178, or Trinity Presbyterian Church of Tucson.
AHUMADA, Fred D., 71 years old passed away January 4, 1998, Sunday. Born in Amado, AZ. Retired from Sun Tram Bus Co. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond Ahumada; survived by his mother, Celia Ahumada; beloved wife, Terry Ahumada; daughter, Margie (Fred) Frazier; sons, Fred (Debbie), Frank, Raymond, (Christina) David; brothers, Hector (Delia), Alex, (Mary), Frankie (Lupe), Joe (Jennie); sisters, Norma (Efrain) Cadena, Mary Lou (John) Olivas. Also survived by 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces; nephews; and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 1998 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be said Friday, January 9, 1998 at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., 10:30 a.m. with Burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
ANDERSON, John E., 85, of Tucson, died January 5, 1998. Survived by sister, Astrid Thompson; niece, Judy (Don) O’Brien; four grand-nieces; and one great-grand-nephew. Visitation starting at 12:30 to Service time. Services at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. with Dan Virkler of Bible Chapel officiating. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery.
BAILIE, Hugh Spencer, 77, of Tucson, born in Stratford, CT, January 19, 1920, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 6, 1998. Formerly a 20 year resident of Shelton, CT and a 10 year resident of Cortez, Co. He has lived in Tucson for 13 years. Mr. Bailie was a member of Ct. Sheet Metal Workers Local #39. He owned and operated Mesa Oasis Camp Ground and Bailie’s Antiques in Cortez, CO. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marjorie; daughters, Penny (Richard) Phipps of Oxford, Ct and Kathy Bailie of Mesa, AZ.; sons, Kevin Bailie and Jeffrey (Deborah) Bailie both of Oxford, CT.; sister, Ruth Luce of Berthoud, CO and Mildred Nielsen of Loveland, CO; grandchildren, Bethany and Bryan Phipps, Colleen and Erin Bailie, Scott and Michael Bailie all of Oxford, CT; several nieces and nephews also survive. There will be a private family Burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care Foundation Fund, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
CHOMAS, Alfred Joseph, 82, died January 6, 1998. Husband of Mildred Chomas of Tucson; father of Charles Chomas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two grandchildren, Stephen and David Chomas also survive. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a Member of BPOE #385. Mass will be offered 9:000 a.m. Friday, January 9, 1998 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 1998 with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Contributions in Mr. Chomas’s memory may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Joseph’s Conference, 215 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711.
DEPONTE, Sylvia Jane, 60, died January 5, 1998. Wife of John DePonte; mother of John DePonte III, Wade A. DePonte, Stephanie Lupo, Cynthia A. Petersen, Michael J. DePonte; sister of Donald Meyer, Janet Murry, Mary Hoyt, and Leonard Meyer; seven grandchildren also survive. Committal Service, 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 1998 at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. We will always cherish you in our hearts and minds. With our deepest love and affection. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GALLEGO, Frank V., 76, of Tucson passed away January 7, 1998. Preceded in death by parents, Florencio and Mercedes Gallego. He is survived by loving wife, Erlinda; children, Frank (Ernestine) Gallego, Irene (Tony) Badilla, Artemisa (Francisco) Lopez, Gracie (Rene) Rodriguez all of Tucson. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, Stephanie Macias, Jennifer Martinez, Tony Badilla Jr., Jessica Gallego Daahir, Francisco G. Lopez, Ernesto Badilla, Erica Macias, Judy Badilla, Gina Lopez, Emily Gallego, Rene Rodriguez Jr., Selina Rodriguez and Alyssa Rodriguez. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Casimiro, Mike and Armando Gallego; sisters, Lupe Trejo, Cruz Badilla, Antonia Trejo, Lydia Santa Cruz, Lolita Garcia and Delia Barredo. Preceded in death by brothers, Florencio and Jesus. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 1998 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church, 2915 E. 36th St., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His patience, smile and humor will be missed by everyone. He touched the lives of many people.
MCEACHREN, Ernest ”Mac” Word, age 87, a resident of Arizona since 1932, passed away January 4, 1998 in Tucson. Born January 6, 1910 in Plains, TX. Mr McEachren was an Army Veteran of WWII. A member of Woodmen of the World and had a longtime association with the University of Arizona Athletic Department. Mr. McEachren is predeceased by his wife, of 62 years, Wilma. Survived by his two daughters, Marcia (John) Inlow and Cathy Cockburn; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. A Tribute to Ernest will be held at 5:00 p.m. during the Visitation.
MOORE, Arnold J., retired Lt. Col. Arnold J. Moore died on Sunday, January 4, 1998 of natural causes. Survived by three children, Tina Whittemore of Oracle, AZ, David Moore of Tucson, Bill Moore of Tucson; five grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Graveside Services to be held in his honor at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ, Friday, January 9, 1998 at 3:00 p.m.
