GRANILLO, Olivia C., 79, of Tucson, passed away November 26, 1997. Survived by husband, Jesus M. Granillo; sister, Charlotte Nicholaou; brothers, Frank (Shirley) Campillo, Albert (Magdalena) Campillo, Abelardo (Cecilia); beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 30, 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 Monday, December 1, 1997 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund.
Mary Louise Harris
April 19, 1948 to November 22, 1997
My brilliant, beautiful, passionate, intense and complicated mother was killed early Saturday morning at the age of 49 in a one-car accident north of Sonoita on State Route 83. Her constant companion, the beloved Newfoundland Aircraft Carrier, survived the crash. Her family and network of U.S. and international friends deeply mourn this unexpected and tragic loss; we all will forever remember this charismatic woman in our hearts. Her death has left an irreplaceable void in our lives. Mary Lou was one of four girls born to V.V. and Jane Harris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but she became a lifelong resident of Arizona after her family moved to Tucson in 1962. In 1966 she graduated from Rincon High School, then earned a Bachelor of Arts with highest honors in English from the University of Arizona in 1975, and went on to get a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1978. From the beginning of her legal career and throughout her life, M.L. championed the uncelebre causes of the disenfranchised and defenseless. Upon her graduation from law school, she was awarded a regional Heber Smith Fellowship and spent a year working in a poverty law center in Albany, New York, before returning to practice in Tucson. In 1980, she co-authored Arizona’s earliest domestic violence legislation, and from 1980 to 1983 not only did she personally care for many of the Salvadoran refugee survivors of the deadly crossing through the Organ Pipe National Monument, but she also advocated broadening the political protections afforded political refugees. In 1993, Mary Lou’s health precipitated an early retirement from the practice of law, but she immediately turned the focus of her considerable talents to the town of Patagonia in Southern Arizona. Upon moving from Tucson to Patagonia, she founded her treasured organic garlic and herbs company, the Patagonia Garlic Works. As sole proprietress, she started ”The Works” as a backyard experiment that, under her loving and watchful eye, grew into a thriving business. With ”Crafty” at her side this past September, her garlic, herbs and specialty crafts captured several first place ribbons at the Santa Cruz County Fair. She also took enormous pleasure in creating her weekly newspaper column, ”A Garden Diary”, for the Sonoita Weekly Bulletin. Her articles chronicled a myriad of horticulture concerns, from her hilarious to-the-death battles with the ever-present gopher menace to her tips for protecting her prized Yellow Boy tomato crops from pernicious insects. She used her garden as a metaphor for the inevitable stages of human existence and her deliberate words celebrated the joy of new beginnings and eased the suffering of painful endings. Besides her brilliant gift with words, she was a voracious reader and an accomplished guitarist with a beautiful voice. Music was inextricably woven with her spirit. Her love affair with J.S. Bach was a constant in her life, not to be diminished by her devotion to the Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne and Neil Young. She also cherished several memorable holidays to Winster, a small village in England, where she captured the solemn beauty of the rugged English countryside in black and white photographs and wrote beautiful poetry in the tiny Spook Cottage. Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 1997, at 1402 East Calle Mariposa in Tucson. The memorial service will be at Cady Hall in the Patagonia Library (346 Dusquesne) at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 1997. The reception will follow at Mary Lou’s home nearby. Written directions to both addresses are available at the Rincon Market, Sixth Street and Tucson Blvd. Please do not call. Condolences may be sent to her daughter at 635 Camino Arviso, Rio Rico, AZ 85648. In lieu of flowers we request donations in her name to the Friends of the Patagonia Library. On my eighteenth birthday she wrote to me that ”having kids is probably the only form of immortality most of us will have or understand during our conscious lives.” Twelve years later, her devastated child finds some comfort in this wisdom, recognizing that she lives on in her daughter and grandchildren. Mary Lou Harris is survived by her only daughter, Kimberly Harris Ortiz; her adored nineteen month-old twin grandchildren, Alexandra and Cordero; and her three sisters, Malinda (Bill) Harris-Silk of Oklahoma City, OK; Rebecca (Ford) Gibson of Shreveport, LA, and Judy (Don) Garrett of Lawton, OK. We love you, Mom.
HEFFERNAN, Ellenor, 78, of Tucson, died Wednesday, November 26, at Tucson Medical Center. She was the widow of Joseph J. Heffernan; daughter of John Harvey and Rowena May Parker; sister of Twila Parker, who all preceded her in death. She leaves her brother, J. Howard Parker and sister-in-law of Hernando, MS and Joe and Ellenor’s dear friend, Kevin J. Sullivan of Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Heffernan graduated from Burlington, Kansas High School and later from the University of Utah, where she won The Walter Mack Achievement Award and a position with Pepsi Cola of New York. She met her husband there who had won the same award the previous year from Fordham University. They later worked closely during Joe’s long career as an executive with GE and General Electric Credit Corporation. Ellenor was known for her self-determination, and was devoted to local community children’s and other charities. She was active as a docent at the Tucson Museum of Art and was an avid golfer and ardent bridge player at Skyline, LA Paloma and Tucson Country Club. Her last request was ‘Love to a Lot of People’. Ellenor was a member of St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church where a Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with a Reception following in the garden. Memorial donations may be made in Ellenor’s name to Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet at St. Mary’s Hospital of Tucson. Graveside Services will be in Leroy, KS conducted by JONES FUNERAL HOME OF BURLINGTON. Local arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HENSLEY, Margery H., 75, died November 24, 1997 in Lakeland, FL. Mother of Bruce Hensley of Warrington, VA. and Benetta Martin of Lakeland, FL.; three grandchildren also survive. Graveside service 10:00 am Monday, December 1, at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 East Broadway.
PARHAM, Mary Byrnes, age 86, of West Palm Beach, FL, died on Wednesday, November 26, 1997, at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Born in Hartsville, SC, the daughter of Thomas John Byrnes and Mary Catherine Fisher, she was a resident of Hartland Health Care Nursing home in Palm Beach Gardens since October 1994. Mary and her husband, Col. Harry C. Parham, served our country in the U.S. Air Force in U.S.A., China, Japan and France for a full 30 year career. They moved to Tucson, AZ to begin a second career. Prior to coming to Florida she resided in Tucson for 30 years. She and her husband were active members of the Tucson Community and she supported her husband in the many horticultural organizations where he held office. In addition she was an active member of the Tucson Porcelain Guild and was herself an accomplished artist. She was predeceased by her husband in 1985. Survivors include her son, Harry C. Parham, Jr. and his wife, Connie of Walnut Creek, CA; two daughters, Clara C. Parham of Sterling, VA and Molly P. Guinn of West Palm Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon, Monday, December 1, 1997, at Quattlebaum-Holleman-Burse Funeral Home, 1201 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL, with the Rt. Rev. James O. Mote, Pastor of St. Michael’s Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, officiating. Interment will be in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC. The family will receive friends, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 1997, at the funeral home.
SMITH, Stacey Lee (Ruff), 30, died November 25, 1997. Survived by mother, Leona Snyder; sister, Cherisa Snyder of Tucson; brother, Shanon Ruff of Montana; girlfriend, Melanie Longfellow of Tucson; grandmothers, Leontina Krueger of North Dakota and Ethel Snyder of Montana; adoptive parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of Wilcox; adoptive sisters and brothers, Jennifer Smith of New York, Ingrid Villas of Sierra Vista, Gregory Smith of New York, and Joe Lorance of Florida. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roland E. Krueger and LeRoy Snyder; and by his cousin, Michelle Becker. Stacey had been employed by the Jim Click Automotive Group for four years. Stacey will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Friends may call Adair Dodge Chapel, Sunday, November 30, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. at Adair Dodge Chapel. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES for a memorial marker. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SOLANO, Charles Andrew, 28, of Tucson, died Monday, November 24, 1997. He is survived by parents, Andy and Irene Solano; sisters, Christina Solano, Karen (David) Valdez, Anna (Joe) Martin; two nieces; four nephews; grandmother, Dolores Loustaunau; uncles and aunts. Charles will be especially remembered for his fine jewelry design, art, and hair styling. He was employed by The Coyote Wore Sideburns hair salon. Services will be private. Donations may be made to the memorial fund of Charles Solano at any Bank One location, Acct #45163196. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel 8090 N. Northern Ave.
VINIK, Joanne Hamilton, born June 27, 1927, died November 27, 1997. Wife of Eugene; mother of Daniel and Amy; grandmother of Zobella; sister of Heather Tharp, of Aspen, CO and Patricia Pantaleoni, of Oneonta, NY. Her body is to be cremated and a private service will be held.
BROWN, Narcissus, H., 83, of Tucson, AZ, died November 23, 1997. She has joined Jesus, her loved ones and friends in Heaven. Survived by daughter, Jeannine Mikuta, of Tucson; sons and daughters-in law, Robert E. Bailey of Tucson, J. C. (Patti) Brown, of Knoxville, TN, J.P. (Christine) Brown of Monticello, IN, Dan (Sharon) Brown of Rochester, IN. Granddaughters and Grandsons, Lisa Bailey and Tanya Brown of Tucson, Kasandra Green and Trinal Johnson of Whitepine, TN, Robert E. Bailey Jr. of Barnegat, NJ, and John Bailey of Trenton, NJ, Jamie Brown of Providence, RI, and Melanie Willoughby of Delphi, IN; one sister, Erma Kaska of Crownpoint, IN; and ten great-grandsons. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave, Tucson, AZ; Rev. Paul E. Nelson will be officiating the services and they will be private.
CROWELL, Arthur N., 93, a 58 year resident of Tucson, died November 25, 1997. Survived by nephews, Myron (Katherine) Clark of Tumacacori, AZ and Maynard (Sharon) Clark of LaFayette, CA; seven grand-nephews; and three grandnieces. Mr. Crowell was an organist for silent theaters and had played the organ at the Pioneer Hotel. He taught piano and organ for many years in Tucson. Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 1997 at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 East Speedway with Rev. Ravin Gaston, officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Society.
DAIGH, Marvin Raymond, 84, of Catalina, died November 25, 1997. Survived by son, Richard P. Daigh, of Traverse City, MI; and daughter, Constance Fletcher of Fairfax, VA; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Celia H. Daigh, who passed away in October, 1997. Mr. Daigh was a graduate of the University of Illinois, class of 1938. He retired in 1963 after a 23 year career in the U. S. Air Force. He then worked for the University of Arizona as Assistant Manager of Custodial Services, retiring in 1978. He was an avid artist and spent his retirement enjoying this pastime, along with reading. Memorial Service, Monday, December 1, 1997, 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery, with military honors by DMAFB Elite Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ, 85732-3423. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
GRANILLO, Olivia C., 79, of Tucson, passed away November 26, 1997. Survived by husband, Jesus M. Granillo; sister, Charlotte Nicholaou; brothers, Frank (Shirley) Campillo, Albert (Magdalena) Campillo, Abelardo (Cecilia); beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 30, 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 Monday, December 1, 1997 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund.
HARRIMAN, Bruce B., 81, of Tucson, died November 25, 1997. Survived by nieces, Jeannine Chapelle of Tucson, Judy Koopin of Mesa, Beverly Grant; and nephew Bruce Grant of Phoenix. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:00 a.m., Saturday, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Friends may call Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341
HAWK, Lorraine E., 80, of Tucson AZ., died November 24, 1997. Survived by sons, William Hawk (Marjorie), Kenneth Hawk (Dorthea), Chuck Hawk (Claudia); eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many good friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Forrest, who died in 1972. Affiliations; Elks, Tucson Bowling Association. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 1997 at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 South Park Avenue. A Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
Ruth A. Henneberger - Went to be with the Lord on November 21, 1997. Beloved mother of daughter, Linda and grandson, Lucius and son, John (Maria) is finally at peace. Memorial services will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3737 N. Old Sabino Canyon Rd at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 1997. Contributions maybe made to Muscular Dystrophy Association. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all.
BURRIS, Patricia A., 38, of Conyers, GA, formerly of Tucson, died November 22, 1997. She is survived by husband, Herbert G. Burris and children, Jeffrey and Jessica all of Conyers; mother, Doris Riddle of KY; father, Darwin Riddle of KY; brothers, Michael Riddle of KY, Larry Riddle of GA and Doug Riddle of FL. Graveside Services, Friday, 11:00 a.m., Masonic Section of Evergreen Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Hagelin officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
FRASER, Cynthia Childress March 28, 1950 to November 23, 1997, 47, of Tucson, died November 23, 1997 at Tucson Medical Center. Cindy was born in San Francisco on March 28, 1950. She grew up in Kenosha, WI, where she graduated from Kemper Hall Episcopal Girls School in 1968. She went on to graduate from Hillsdale College where she earned a BS in Mathematics in 1972. In 1990, she earned an MA degree plus 19 credit hours from the University of Arizona in the School of Education. Throughout her teaching career, Cindy taught at Sierra Middle School, where she was head of the Math Department. Because of her dedication and devotion to ensuring the success of all students with the enrichment in mathematics for a complete education, she was selected by the state to participate on a task force to develop math curriculum district-wide. Cindy also served as secretary/treasurer of the Sunnyside Education Association. Cindy was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority for many years. In 1997, she received the Marion Belton Loyalty Award, the sorority’s most prestigious award, for service to her chapter and the alumni. She also was the recipient of the Alumni Service Award. Cindy served as House President and Finance Advisor, as well as Alumni Treasure for several years. In addition, she was a member and treasurer of the Junior League of Tucson, from 1983 to 1992. In addition she was an active member of the Sabino Canyon chapter of Optimists International, where she served as secretary/treasurer. She was this year’s recipient of the Loyal and Dedicated Service Award from the Sabino Canyon chapter. Cindy was also a founding member of St. Albans Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir. Cindy was survived by her high school sweetheart and husband, W. Jeffrey Fraser of Tucson; sons, Jason Stephans Fraser and Jeremey Ethan Fraser of Tucson, and her sister Judy Childress Hines of Tucson. Services will be held at St. Albans Episcopal Church at 3737 Old Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750 by Rev. Tim Scott at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 1997. In lieu of flowers, donations can go the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Sunnyside School District Scholarship Fund, or the Kappa Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund.
