COLLINS, James V., 83, died December 26, 1997. Father of Sharon (William Butts) Snyder of Vail; Patricia (Richard Guy) Joyce of Tucson; and Michael K. Collins of Buffalo, NY. Brother of Marion Kubanet, Virginia Girard, and Ann Weir, all of Buffalo, NY. Grandfather of Robyn Bowman, Paul Snyder, and John C. Joyce. Great-grandfather of Ashley, Christian, Sara, and Lennert. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by wives, Eleanor R. and Mary M.; and sister, Rose. He was a WWII veteran, European Theatre, Asst. Postmaster of Buffalo, NY. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 29, 1997 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Donations may be made in James Collins’ memory to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., 85712 or American Diabetes Assoc., Inc., 40 N. Swan Rd., 85712. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
COOK, Harry George, 82, died December 26, 1997. Husband of Margaret Cook. Father of S. Alan Cook and Ian B.M. (Lynette) Cook, both of Phoenix. Grandfather of Heather Cook, Channing Cook, Cameron Cook. Brother of Avis (George) Sharp of New Hampshire. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Burial will be in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Cook was a Mason, Shriner, and member of BPOE 2532. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by a son, James Black Cook. He loved his wife, family, and country. He was an honorable man. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GASTELUM, Cristian Gerardo Burruel, infant, passed away December 24, 1997. Survived by parents, Andres and Guadalupe Gastelum; grandparents, Jesus G. and Mercy T. Burruel and Esteban and Catalina Gastelum; brother, Bernardo Joaquin; godparents, Jose G. and Irene F. Bernal. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, and all who loved him. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Angel mass will be offered at 12:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GODINEZ, Socorro M., 83, of Tucson, passed away December 26, 1997. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Juan F. Godinez; and brother, Jesus A. Martinez. Survived by daughters, Beatrice G. (Alex) Leon, and Irma (Gary) Woodward; brothers, Francisco A. Martinez, and Victor A. Martinez. Also survived by seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 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 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MARTIN, Thomas Charles, 69, died December 23, 1997. Tom was born in Tucson on January 10, 1928 at the Storks Nest. His parents were Jerome P. and Alice J. Martin whose families moved to Tucson in the early 1900's. He lived at their homestead at Pantano and Speedway and went to Wrightstown Elementary School. The family moved into town when he was in his teens. He graduated from Tucson High School and then enrolled at the University of Arizona. He was a member of Theta Chi fraternity and played percussion in the University Band and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. He graduated from the College of Agriculture in 1950. Throughout his life he was interested in gardening and raising animals. He worked in the automotive service business for 25 years. He last worked as the service manager at Galloway Motors. He was a member of the RNAA for many years. He became disabled due to Multiple Sclerosis and retired to his his home on the Tanque Verde Creek. He spent his free time gardening, working on inventions and developing other business schemes. His last four years were spent at Handmakers Nursing Home. The family would like to thank all of the staff and care givers for making his life more comfortable during those years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerome (Jerry) Jr. He is survived by Joyce ”Pete”, his wife of 48 years; two children and their spouses, Chuck (Krista) and Merri (Richard) Boston of San Diego and three grandchildren, Michael and Annie Martin and Chase Boston. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Joanne and four nieces. We will all miss you, Tom. Visitation will be held on December 30, 1997 at the ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, at 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salvation Army or the Gospel Rescue Mission, his favorite charities. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
SLATTERY, Audrey O’Neill, died December 26, 1997 at her residence in Tucson. Survived by her husband, John J. Slattery of Tucson; children, John (Sherry) Slattery Jr. of Colorado; Nan Slattery of Gardena, California; Mark O’Neill (Joan) Slattery of Pukalanu, Maui; sister, Helene Nobel of Beach Haven, New Jersey; five grandchildren, Michael, David, Erin, Brian, Suzanne Slattery. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by many relatives and friends in Tucson, Maryland, California, and New Jersey. Memorial Mass will be held Monday, December 29, 1997 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima, at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
SWANSON, Dorothy, 83, died December 26, 1997. Mother of Greg Swanson of Tucson; and Mary Kroger of Carey, North Carolina. Grandmother of Michael and Tanner Kroger; Todd and Travis Swanson. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WILSON, Helen B., of Tucson, formerly of Kansas and Missouri, passed away December 28, 1997 at the age of 77. She was married in 1943 to Eugene Wilson. Helen was a schoolteacher at TUSD for 21 years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene; sons, Eugene Jr. (Wanda) Wilson of Tampa, FL, Larry (Elaine) Wilson of Tucson; and daughter, Linda Boling of Tucson. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with pastor Dale Jacobson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., 85712 in Helen’s name. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
DALL AGLIO, Louis Peter, 69, died December 24, 1997. Husband of Moira Dall Aglio; father of Louise Beitel and Julie Dall Aglio both of Tucson; brother of Albert Dall Aglio of Kissimmee, FL and Adele Bianco of Inverness, FL; brother-in-law of Rose Dall Aglio of Tucson; uncle of Peter Dall Aglio; grandchildren, Kelsey Beitel and Stephen Louis Beitel also survive. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer, USN, member of Fleet Reserve Association, former machinist at U Of A Chemistry Department for 25 years. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Interment to follow TMP East Lawn. Friends may call 10:00 a.m. until Service time Tuesday, December 30, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations may be made to the Arizona Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 in Mr. Dall Aglio memory.
DAVIS, Mary M., 75, of Tucson, died December 20, 1997. Preceded in death by cousin, Billy Gene Eyrich. Survivors include cousins, Cora Eyrich, Al and Barbara Dryer, Elmer Eyrich, Nellie Jo Hendricks, Bill D. Eyrich, Catherine and Bill Jr. Eyrich and Margaret (Ed) Montano; two very dear friends, Caroline C. Hutton and Elizabeth Barsley. Mary will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Monday, December 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at St. Ambrose Church on Tuesday, December 30 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Ambrose Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
DAWSON, William (Bill), 73, of Tucson, AZ, died December 23, 1997. A loving husband, father and grandfather. Survived by wife, Catherine; daughters, Alice Jean (Frank) Chamblee, Maggie (Hector) Barraza, Mary (Art) Lewis, Sharon (Dale) Wallace, and Patricia (Giles) Cathorn; sons, William (Katie) Dawson and Michael Dawson; stepdaughters, Bonnie Weyrauch and Linda Tchao; 22 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; one surviving brother; and four sisters; many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL.
DELGADO, Cruz H., 74, of Arivaca, AZ, passed away December 20, 1997. Survived by uncle, Raul Delgado; sister-in-law, Gloria Delgado; brother-in-law, Jim Todd of Oklahoma; nieces, Mary Gloria Parker, and Lisa Delgado of CA, Yvonne Jennings, Roberta Lindroth of CA; nephews, Michael Todd, Timothy Todd, David Todd of Arivaca, Paul Delgado, Ray G. and Jerry Delgado; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 29, 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 Wednesday at 9:00 a.m at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Miss Delgado was a veteran serving in the Army Wax from 1943 – 1945. She also worked for the Social Security Office for a number of years. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Dr. Norbert John Gizinski, 47, of Tucson, died December 22, 1997. He is the beloved husband and father of wife, Martha; and children, Alison, Lauren, Christopher and William. Also surviving are his loving parents, Dr. Norbert and Jeanette Gizinski of Brecksville, OH; siblings, Puka (Dr. Roman) Lewicky of Flagstaff, AZ, Micki Chaney of Sedona, AZ, Michael Gizinski of Tucson, AZ and Denise (Jake) Jacobs of Monument, CO; four grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Norbert attended Hall of the Divine Child Military Academy, Monroe, MI; and graduated in 1968 from Gilmore Academy, Gates Mills, OH. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from John Carroll University, University Heights, OH, in 1975, and graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, Cleveland, OH, in 1979. Dr. Gizinski was a member of the Southern Arizona Dental Society, the Arizona State Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He was also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, National Republican Committee and a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. Norbert was an avid sportsman and hunter and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 1997, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., Monday, December 29, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Building Fund, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85742, in his memory.
JoAnn E. Kirk (Jodi), 70, passed away December 24, 1997. She resided in Kansas for 30 years and while there attended Baker University. She was a 40 year resident of Tucson. She was very artistic and creative and for many years a member of the DeGrazia Art Guild. She is survived by husband, C. Russell Kirk; daughter, Robin Kirk; grandsons, Lucas and Russell Abeln; sister, Marvelle Dunaway; and a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marcella Kirk. Jodi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Jodi leaves behind a family and community enriched by her creative and devotion to others. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 1997 at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church. Interment to follow at Tucson Memorial Park, East Lawn. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Jesse A. Lundy, 82, of Tucson joined his Heavenly Father on December 24, 1997. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Edna; daughter, Jane Brett; son-in-law, Arthur; his grandsons, Joshua and Jesse all of Tucson; brother, Loren of Mission, KS; and nieces and nephews. He was born on a farm in Worth County, MO on October 25, 1915 and grew up in Savannah, MO where he had many fond childhood memories. Jesse and Edna were married August 22, 1942 in Riverside, CA with over 55 wonderful years together. During the Depression, he labored in the CCC. Later, he served overseas in England in the Eighth Air Corp during WWII. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and received his master’s degree from Iowa State University. ”Mr. Lundy” was a high school librarian in TUSD for many years. One of his cherished accomplishments was establishing the library at Sahauro High School from which he retired in 1979. He was a long-standing member of Broadway Christian Church in which he served as Board Chairman and Elder. Jesse was truly kind, affectionate, and honest throughout his lifetime. He held the highest of principles for himself and yet was very forgiving of others. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed…until we meet again. We, his loved ones, feel in our hearts as Jesse himself so poetically wrote at his own father’s passing that ”Death that stills the voice and removes the touch of the hand can never sever the invisible bond of love, for it abideth forever–an attribute of God”. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 1 997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. He will be Laid to Rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, IA.
Socorro Morales, 56, of Tucson, AZ, died December 19, 1997. Survived by husband, Armando Morales Sr.; sons, Armando Jr. (Sally Marie) Theodore, John, Michael Morales; daughters, Maria V. (Nick) Cota, Frances, Genevieve Morales, Michelle (Jose) Coronell; 20 grandchildren; three sisters, Oliva G. Mendoza, Teresa (Tony) Enriquez, Martha (Urcinio) Salaiz; one brother, Jesus (Rosie) Soto; also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service, Monday, December 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
PHILIPSON, Benjamin, 83, formerly of Tucson, died December 26, 1997 in Baltimore, MD. Preceded in death by wife, Syra Philipson (May, 1997). Survived by sons, Dr. Elliot H. (Sandra) Philipson of Cleveland, OH and Dr. Jonathan D. (Beth) Philipson of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Rebecca Philipson, Julia Philipson, Jordan Philipson and Ethan Philipson. Mr. Philipson was a devoted husband, father and a successful stock broker. Services, Sunday, 12:00 p.m.EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. Interment at Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423.
RAAB, Robert E. Sr., born in Brazil, Indiana on February 12, 1920. Passed away peacefully December 23, 1997. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; children, Ross V. (Linda) Raab, Robert E. (Sondra) Raab, Jr., Rosemary Cullen, John E. (Diane) Raab and JoEllen Bentjen. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Raab was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Builders #60, Scottish Rite, Free Masonary, Sabbar Shrine Temple (Blue Angels Unit and Ambassador). Also the B.P.O. Elks #385, Plumbers Union #741 and he was made an Honorary Kentucky Colonal. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with James Sebastian officiating. Interment to follow at TMP East Lawn. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of North America, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ.
ROBINSON, Mary, age 95 of Tucson, died December 25, 1997. Survivors include one son, two daughters, nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at South Lawn Cemetery, December 27 at 3:30 p.m. with Robert Keim officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CHAVARRIA, Manuel G., 84, of Tucson, passed away December 23, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Susie Chavarria and son, Manuel Chavarria Jr. Survived by daughters, Susie Chavarria (Ventura Valenzuela), Romelia Chavarria, Amalia (Israel) Luzania, Frances Chavarria, Sara (Mario) Monreal; sons, Joe, Luis, Abran, Leo (Rose Maria) Chavarria; brother, Juan Chavarria; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, Center Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Graveside will be held on Monday, December 29, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, Center Chapel.
