Lucrecia Zepeda, died on December 3, 1997 at the age of 93. Miss Zepeda was preceded in death by her father, Don Antonio Zepeda Y. Suastegui and by her mother, Dona Maria Martinez de Zepeda; three brothers, Carlos, Medardo (Fidelia Elias), Antonio (Olga Baron); three sisters, Beatriz (Francisco Morales), Julieta (Alfonso Hubbard), Rebeca (Roberto Dailey) and is survived by one sister, Laura (Roy Thompson). Miss Zepeda was a descendant of Colonizers of New Spain. Through her grandmother, Maria Suastegui de Zepeda, she was the great-great-great-granddaughter of Jose Ignacio Moraga, Commander of the Presidio of Tucson in 1791 and the great-great-granddaughter of Salvador Moraga, the last Commander of the Presidio of Tubac. When Tucson, Sonora, was annexed by the Gadsden Purchase the family moved to the Presidio of Altar, Sonora, where Miss Zepeda was born. With the rumblings of the Mexican Revolution, the family returned to Arizona Territory where her father owned the Suacito Ranch in Arivaca. Miss Zepada was employed for many years as a department manager for the former Jacome’s Department Store. For many years she was involved with the Holy Family Church when it was under the auspices of the Camelite Order of Cataluna, Spain. There she was active as a choir member and in the Club Santa Teresita. Miss Zepeda was a favorite aunt of many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Her nieces and nephews were, Elda Dupont (William, Alfia Hutchinson (Kenneth), Herman Morales (Jacqueline), Oscar-Ernesto Morales(Patricia), Lydia Morton (Clyde), Veronica Beamer (John), Alex Hubbard (Mae), Jean Fiest (Charles), Barbara Fleming (Francis), Elsa Fimbres (Fernando), Sylvia Garaygordobil (Jesus) and Robert Dailey - deceased; also, 28 great nieces and nephews and 21 great-great-nieces and nephews and dearest friends, Lynne and Robert Peterson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church by Fr. Donald Fiedler. Friends may call Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. led by Msgr. Arsenio Carillo. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341.
BRYSON, Martha Ballantyne, passed away December 3, 1997 at the age of 93. Originally from Scotland, she came to the USA in 1927 and moved to Tucson in 1968. She is preceded in death by husband, Alexander Bryson and son, William Bryson. She is survived by granddaughters, Susan Bryson Fox (Kevin), and Robin Buscemi (Frank); and great-grandchildren, Michael T. Brooks, Rebecca B. Fox, and David B. Fox; daughter-in-law, Joan Bryson. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Tucson Scotch Club, Eastern Star and Daughters of Scotia. A Memorial Service will be held at the Vineyard, located at 625 N. 2nd Ave. on Saturday, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Tucson Medical Center Hospice.
BURNS, John Flake “Jack”, 77, died peacefully December 1, 1997. Husband of Jeannette M. Burns; great-grandson of William Jordan Flake, an Arizona Pioneer. Jack was preceded in death by his son, Joe. He is survived by three great-grandchildren; 10 grandchildren; two daughters; and seven sons. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 1997 at BRINGS’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers the family requests that Memorial donations be made in Jack’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
CORONADO, Jesus Alejandro G., 15, of Tucson, died November 26, 1997. He is survived by his son, Shyheim Anthony McWilliams; mother, Ofelia G. Coronado; brothers, Jose, Miguel, Gilbert Coronado all of Tucson; godson of Petra C. Alvarez. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. at 7301 S. Camino Rahum on Friday, December 5, 1997. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Mass will be at Cristo Rey on Saturday, December 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
CURTIS, Helen, 69, of Tucson, died December 2, 1997. Survived by son, Shelley Curtis of Casa Grande; sister, Jessie Mae Deveraux of Tucson; brothers, Max S. Hudleston of Tucson and Reed Hudleston of Casa Grande; great niece, Maxine Jordan of Tucson; and other family members. Mrs. Curtis worked as a baker in her earlier years for Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, MO. Services are private. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
DELK, Robert F., 80, died December 3, 1997. Survived by wife, Jeraldine of almost 60 years; son, Robert (Carey) of Billings, MT; daughter, K. Leslie Delk of Norman, OK; and son, Barry of Tucson; grandsons, Mel and Erik Ostresh. Memorial Service Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Catalina Baptist Church, 1900 N. Country Club. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Auxiliary Volunteers since 1980. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catalina Baptist Church or St. Mary’s Auxiliary, 1600 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
KADISH, Harry, 94, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, died December 4, 1997. Survived by daughter, Jean (Marvin) Glassberg; granddaughter, Sharon Glassberg of Tucson; great-grandsons, Adam Matthew and Aaron Pollack; grandson, Steven (Stacey) Glassberg; great-grandson, Connor Benjamin; sister, Sarah Koff of FL; brother, Meyer Kadish. Born in Latvia, came to the United States at the age of 19. Worked as a printer until the age of 75. Graveside Services 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 1997 at Beth El Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ. with Rabbi Sherwin officiating. Contributions in his name may be made to Cong. Anshei Israel Preschool, 5550 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85711 or TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant, Tucson, AZ 85712.
LANGSAM, Ruth, 88, of Tucson, died December 4, 1997. Predeceased by husband, Israel. Survived by children, Elayne (Sol) Behar of Green Valley and Marvin (Dena) Langsam of CA; and grandchildren, Scott (Kari) Behar, Craig Behar, Sol Langsam; brother, Seymour Rodgveller, and sister, Gert Bell both of Tucson. Graveside Services, Friday 2:00 p.m. Knights of Pythias Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY AND CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
LELUAN, Patricia (Patsy), age 65, of Tucson, died December 2, 1997 at her home. She was born December 23, 1931 at Sandy Point, Newfoundland, Canada. Survived by her loving husband, Sidney J.(Debbie) and son, Sidney III and daughter, Catherine (Tom) Magurany of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Tommy, Christopher, Megan, Steven, Katie, Nicholas, Anna and Anthony. Remembered lovingly by family members and friends throughout Canada and the world. Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 1997. Entombment will follow at Our Lady of The Desert. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
LINDSEY, Veva Anthony, 91, died on December 2, 1997. Survived by son, Frank A. (Barbara); daughter, Marilyn Lindsey Mullins; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark (1989). Mrs. Lindsey taught for several years after graduating from the University of Missouri. Before retiring to Tucson in 1970, the Lindsey’s lived in Illinois. Visitation, Friday, December 5, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at BRINGS’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 1997, at the Fountains at La Cholla Retirement Center, 2001 W. Rudasill.
NOVAK, Edward, 89, long time Tucson resident, died December 3, 1997 in Walla Walla, WA. For many years he had been employed as an auto mechanic in Tucson. Private Inurnment, East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
OWENS, Dwight E., a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Camp Verde, AZ; for Dwight Owens, a past resident of Tucson. Dwight was born on August 7, 1928 in Iowa and passed away on November 30, 1997. Beloved husband of Marjorie, having celebrated their 49 anniversary on November 26. There are five children, Marie and David from Tucson, Carol and Bonnie from Tennessee and Donna from Idaho. Grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of four. In the service of his Lord, Dwight was a father figure to many young people through his leadership in Christian Service Brigade, Child Evangelism, as an instructor in the NRA, and life long service to the Baptist Church here and in Camp Verde. Dwight has touched hundreds of lives and will be loved and missed always.
THOMPSON, Emily, born September 11, 1916in Chicago, IL, died December 2, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by husband, Kenneth C. Thompson; mother of Kenneth M. (Jane) Thompson; granddaughter, Emily (Wade) Kloos; grandson, Eric Long; great-grandson, Bradley Kloos; sister, Amalia Baker, Dolores Seidel and Sonia Sowers. Preceded in death by Amalia (Roney) Long. Private Family Services will held at a later date. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
ALLEE, Fayette Franklin, age 92, formerly of Tucson, died on December 2, 1997 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Leona Violet Allee of Tahlequah; one daughter, Margaret Anne Ekstrom of Tahlequah; one brother, Thomas M. Allee of Van Nuys, California; one sister, Ima N. Hersinger of Pueblo, Colorado; one grandson, Kenneth Franklin Ekstrom of Nicaragua; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Richards of Glendale, Arizona. Also surviving are two great-grandsons, Joshua Alejandro Ekstrom and Micael David Ekstrom, both of Nicaragua. Mr. Allee devoted 60 years of his life in caring for, and teaching of the hearing and sight impaired. Forty two years was spent at the Arizona State School of the Deaf and Blind, and after his retirement, he volunteered 18 years of service, which he spent teaching at the Tucson Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, DODGE CHAPEL, (Dodge at Speedway) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, DODGE CHAPEL, with Rev. Russell Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. The family has requested that those who desire to do so, may contribute to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 215 E. 5th, Tucson, AZ 85705.
BALL, Anne Van Deusen, 81, of Tucson, died Wednesday, December 3, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ball; daughters, Judyth (James Lootens) Miller, Elizabeth (William) Smith, Edith (Marv) Drouillard; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Christine; brothers, Edward, Peter, and Thomas. Mrs. Ball retired in 1975 after 24 years of service with Chrysler Corporation. She was a member of the Rialto Woman’s Club in Rialto, CA and the Gulf Shores Woman’s Club in Gulf Shores, AL. She was very active with the Literacy Volunteers Program in both California and Alabama. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial donations may be made to the Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705.
BUDESINSKY, Bret W., 69, of Tucson, died November 16, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Zdenka; son, Tomas (Petra); grandchildren, Carla Andrea and Jabriel and friends. He was a professor at the U of A Chemistry Dept. and chemist at Phelps Dodge Mine. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 601 East Ft. Lowell Road on December 5, 1997, Friday at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
BURNS, John Flake “Jack”, 77, died peacefully December 1, 1997. Husband of Jeannette M. Burns; great-grandson of William Jordan Flake, an Arizona Pioneer. Jack was preceded in death by his son, Joe. He is survived by three great-grandchildren; 10 grandchildren; two daughters; and seven sons. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 1997 at BRINGS’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers the family requests that Memorial donations be made in Jack’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
COHEN, Pauline, of Tucson and formerly of Troy, NY, died December 2, 1997. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel, she is survived by her sons, Michael (Susan) of Tucson and Joseph (Ellen) of NY; grandchildren, Jill, Andrea, Greg, Julie, David. She was a member of Anshei Israel Seniors, Na’Mat Women, and a lifetime member of Hadassah. Services and Burial will be in Albany, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Family and Children Service, 1011 N. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Local arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341).
DUNN, Patricia Ann, age 59, a 20 year resident of Tucson. Passed away December 2, 1997. Born December 16, 1937 in Yuma, AZ. She is survived by her son, Lawrence (Donna) Dunn; grandson, Jesse; sister, Gloria (Bill) Stambaugh; nieces; nephews; and numerous friends. A Visitation will be held tonight from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 South Park Ave. Graveside Service 10:00 a.m., Friday at South Lawn Cemetery. Family requests donations be made to the American Red Cross or the Arizona Cancer Center at 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724.
LELUAN, Patricia “Patsy”, age 65, of Tucson, died December 2, 1997 at her home. She was born December 23, 1931 at Sandy Point, Newfoundland, Canada. Survived by her loving husband, Sidney J. and son, Sidney III and daughter, Catherine Maguarany of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Tommy, Christopher, Megan, Steven, Katie, Nicholas, Anna and Anthony. Remembered lovingly by family members throughout Canada. Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvde. from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 1997. Entombment will follow at Our Lady of The Desert. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
STEPHENSON, Gertrude Ann, 83, of Tucson, died December 2, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, David John Stephenson, Sr. Survived by sons, David J. “Skip” (Betsy) Stephenson, Jr. of Stigler, OK, John C. (Dorie) Stephenson, Donald Stephenson, Charles R. (Clela) Stephenson, Robert (Blanca) Stephenson all of Tucson; daughters, Mary Lou (David) Sainz, Sandra (Jose) Sanchez, Sharon (David) Hughes all of Tucson; brothers, Harold (Doris) Kieser of Buffalo, NY, Donald Kieser of Tucson; sister, Florence Luce of Batavia of NY; 29 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass will be offered Saturday, 9:30 a.m., St. Monica Church, 212 W. Medina Rd., celebrated by Rev. Michael Martinez. Friends may call Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
