MANNING, Mary E., 72, died March 14, 1998. Wife of John O. Manning. Seven children and ten grandchildren also survive. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E Lee. Entombment will be in Holy Hope Mausoleum. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 16 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MARTIN, Loetta Curran, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Friday, March 13, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Dr. S. Clark Martin of Tucson; one son, Lee Martin (Dyan) of Orange, CA; one daughter, Gretta Boshara (Robert) of Houston, TX; three brothers, Leigh Curran, Benjamin Curran, and Charles Curran, all of Mason City, Iowa; two sisters, Blanche Fiedler of Moline, IL and Lucile Cannon of San Diego, CA; three grandchildren, Kimberly Boshara of NY City, NY, Stuart Martin and Karlina Martin, both of Orange, CA. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by one brother, Lester Curran and one sister, Grace Whisler. Loetta was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, where she and her husband met in 1943, as members of the Carillon Class. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 10, 1994. She was a member of the University of Arizona Faculty Wives and an Auxilian at Tucson Medical Center for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Martin was born in Mason City, Iowa, June 18, 1915. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa State Teachers College, pursued graduate studies in Iowa and at the University of Southern California. She taught English, speech, and drama in Iowa before moving to Tucson to teach at Safford Jr. High School in 1943. She will be remembered for her love of people, especially children, flowers, birds, and literature. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 1998 at the First United Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th St., with the Rev. David Devereaux officiating.
MOTZKIN, Harry M., 77, of Tucson, finished his earthly journey March 14, 1998. The celebration of his life will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Bishop Manuel Moreno will officiate along with Msgr. Thomas Cahalane and a host of priests from throughout the Diocese of Tucson. Interment will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Assisting the family in this celebration of his life is Bring Funeral Home, Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery and Valley Funeral Home. The Motzkin family expresses their sincerest appreciation for the loving care provided by Tucson Medical Center's Emergency Dept., Intensive Care Unit and Hospital Auxiliary for the loving care they received during this difficult time. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Julie Motzkin Cystic Fibrosis Memorial Fund in care of The Old Pueblo Civitan Foundation, P.O. Box 57249, Tucson, AZ 85732-7249. For more information you may call Greg Motzkin at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd (1 1/2 blocks N of Grant Rd) 327-6341.
MUNOZ, Rolando L., 32, died March 9, 1998. Father of Gabriel and Diliana; son of James M. Munoz. Five brothers, three sisters and extended family also survive. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 16 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m.
DADISMAN, Lawrence ”Larry” Dale, 74, died in Tucson on March 12, 1998. He was born in Grafton, WV on May 25, 1923 and moved to Tucson in 1930. He attended Sam Hughes Elementary School, Mansfield Jr. High School and graduated from Tucson High School in 1941. Following graduation, he joined the Army Air Corps serving as a Flight Officer, and after serving his country during WWII, studied at Mexico City University and received his Bachelors in Engineering from the U of A. During the 1950's Larry worked part-time at his parents' Redwood Lodge Restaurant and Bar in Tucson. Helater worked for Pan American Airlines and in Viet Nam as an engineer. Larry owned and operated Kino Engineering and Surveyors until is death and is credited with designing a number of familiar buildings in Tucson.
Larry was active in the Tucson High School Badger Foundation, the Tucson Press Club and his professional engineering society. He held a life-long enthusiasm in aviation and antique automobiles.
He is preceded in death by his father, Percy Dadisman; and by mother, Alice Dadisman Langan. Survived by sisters, Martha (Louis) Menager of Tucson and Joyce (Harold) Wright of Taft, CA, nieces, Donna (Don) Summers of Mesa, Carol (Richard) Livingston of Flagstaff; nephew, Louis (Mary) Menager of Tucson and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 1998 at the Elks Club, 2404 E. River Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tucson High School Badger Foundation or Elks Scholarship Foundation (2404 E. River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718), in memory of Lawrence Dadisman.
JOHNSON, Robert Marion ”Bob”, 73, died March 7, 1998. He is survived by his Arizona ”Family” Herschel and Sonia Sowers, Christine Ramsay, Laura, Rebekah and Joshua Bowen and Lisa Ludwig. Bob grew up in Tennessee and Virginia and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In the 1950's he moved to Tucson and worked at Hughes Aircraft from 1955-1986. Bob enjoyed hunting, camping, and being outdoors and spent his retirement years on his 40 acres of ”Paradise” north of Tucson. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. We will especially miss his smile and the sparkle in his eyes. A Private Memorial Service will be held. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MATTURRO, Eleanor G., age 69, a 47 year resident of Tucson, passed away March 12, 1998. Born March 31, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Vittorio Salvador James Matturro. Also preceded in death by son, Dennis Michael Matturro and daughter, Marietta Sally Schulz. Survived by sons, William Robert (Neata J.), Ronald John (Kathy) and David Carlos Matturro; daughters, Victoria Ann (Jeff) Grimes, Marlene (Vaughn) Ellgass, Elizabeth Mary Hunter, Mary (John) Morgan, Vita (Michael) Luna and Rosalie Peabody; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters; seven brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. A Cryptside Service will follow, 11:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery.
MORIO, Anna Marie, 64, died March 11, 1998. Wife of Robert ”Bob” Morio; mother of Gary Knox of Tucson, Sabrina Morio of IN, and Tammy Hale of Tennessee; sister of Mitzy Aguirre of California, Engle A. Sabin Jr., of Tucson, Patrick Sabin and Manuel A. Sabin Sr., both of California and Albert A. Munoz of Arizona; five grandchildren also survive. Mass will be offered 1:30 p.m.Monday, March 16, 1998 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway with Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. Donations in Anna's memory may be made to Arthritis Foundation of Southern AZ. Chapter, 6464 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85715.
RUDISILL, Lloyd R., 73, died March 11, 1998. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois Rudisill; daughters, Diane (Steven) Huston and Sheila (Nicholas) Marra; granddaughters, Lexy, Julia, Christina and Samantha Marra; brother, Jack Rudisill. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m.Monday, March 16, 1998. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
TIBBITS, Jean Cantril Michael Wilson, 86, died Friday in Tucson amid loved ones and friends whose lives she had blessed. A former resident of San Manuel, AZ, Tacoma, WA and Tucson. Jean was the foundation of our family, was treasured by her friends for her graciousness and joy, and quietly and gently taught us the wisdom of love, kindness and faith. We and countless others whose honor it was to know Jean cherish those lessons and her time with us. Jean was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Carter Wilson and George G. Tibbits. Survivors include, Judith and Vern Russell of Tucson, Diane Cloud of Tucson, Michael and Katherine Wilson of Anchorage, Alaska, George and Angel Tibbits of Seattle, WA, Martha and Gregory Curwen of Tacoma, WA; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee on Sunday, March 15, 1998 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, on Monday, March 16, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
TRUJILLO, Teresa Padias, a native of Tucson, was born April 19, 1927. She peacefully passed away at Holy Family Hospice on March 11, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Jose R. Trujillo; her children, Jose Jr., Albert, and David; her brother, Rudy Padias; his wife, Alejandrina; many loving nephews, nieces and friends. Teresa was preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Dupont, her brother, Joe Padias. Visitation will be held at St. Margaret's Church at 801 N. Grande Ave. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Father Gilbert Levario will be offering the Memorial Mass for Teresa to begin after the viewing.
BESS, W.W. ”Bill” Jr., 72, of Tucson, died March 7, 1998. He is survived by companion and friend, Mickey Conklin of Roswell, NM; sons, Robert (Cynthia) Bess of Gainesville, TX and William (Theresa) Bess of Tucson; grandchildren, Ann Marie and James W. Bess of Tucson; brother, Thomas D. Bess of Tulsa, OK. Mr. Bess was a World War II Veteran, a Commandant of Oklahoma Military Academy and a Tucson businessman for over 20 years. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
BRYSON, Marguerite Adele, 78, of Tucson, AZ, died March 12, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, George. Survived by daughters, Roxie (Sam) Pantley, Rita (Ben) Murray; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was affiliated with I.O.F., Arizona Barber Assoc. and Mobile Home Assoc. Services 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Friends may call one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Southlawn Cemetery following Service. Remembrances may be made to Arthritis Foundation for the study of the crippling diseases of arthritis and osteoporosis.
COLEMAN-MARTENS, Linda P., 45 years old, died Friday, March 6, 1998 in Tucson. Born on August 29, 1952 in Russell County, Alabama. Survived by her parents, Chester and Katie Coleman of Tucson. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. on the Lakeside Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8311 E.Stella Rd. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
CORONADO, Guillermo G., 70, of Tucson, passed away March 10, 1998. Survived by wife, Eudelia Lopez Coronado; daughters, Melissa Orozco, Diane, Lupe, Terry, Linda and Mona; sons, Chris (Frank), Rey Sanchez, Robert Sanchez, Guillermo Jr. (Billy), Arthur, Robert, Richard and Tommy; sisters, Lupe Ortiz, Rosario Aguilera, Teresa Aguilar, Juana Moraga, Socorro Munoz and Alicia Ramirez; brother, Francisco Coronado. Also survived by 36 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitations will be held on Sunday, March 15, 1998 from 4:00 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 Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Contributions can be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Dad, we love you and we will miss you forever. Tio, I Love You! Special nephew: Marty Coronado Ramirez Jr. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
Wilber (Bill) G. Davis, of Green Valley and Tucson passed away on March 6, 1998. Mr. Davis was born in Circleville, Ohio on May 5, 1934. He was retired from the Air Force with twenty years of service and a Veteran of the Vietnam war. Mr. Davis was also an active member of the local Green Valley and Tucson bowling communities. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mrs. Betty L. Davis of Gulfport, MS whom he had met while stationed at Keesler AFB in 1954. Other surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Mabel Davis, of Green Valley; brother, Mr. Jefferson Davis (Cheryl) of Tucson; son, Alfred (Susan); and granddaughter, Rachelle, whom he adored so much, of Tucson; son, Thomas of New Orleans, LA; sister-in-law, T.J. Ragland of Green Valley along with the many, many friends throughout Green Valley and Tucson. Memorial Services will be held on March 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Davis-Monthan AFB Chapel #1. Visitors should check with the main gate for directions. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans or American Heart Association on his behalf.
ECKES, Eva Marie, 75, died March 10, 1998. Mother of Mary Anna Ingraham of St. David, AZ, Cynthia Jo DeGreen of Littleton, CO, James A. Eckes and John L. Eckes, both of Tucson; sister of Leo Hittesdorf of Hollandale, WI, Mary T. Brandes of Tracy, CA; eight grandchildren also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ret. LeRoy J. Eckes. Memorial Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 1998 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FISHER, Derek Luther, 17, died Monday, March 9, 1998 just seven weeks shy of his eighteenth birthday. He is survived by his father, Gary Fisher; mother, Charlotte Ogletree; sisters, Mandy Fisher and Ondrea Rose; and grandparents, Tom and Donna Fisher and Nan Ogletree. Derek is gone but not forgotten. His laughter and love still fill our hearts. Memorial Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 758 S. Columbus, Saturday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by family owned, ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
FOGELSTAD, Evelyn M. (Nee Hacker), 88, born in Chicago to Minnie and Herman, January 9, 1910. Loving wife of Arthur for 53 years; mother of Carol Styrmoe (Bill) Dean; grandmother of Scott (Deborah) Styrmoe, Susan Ledbetter, Eric (Jeanmarie) Styrmoe; and great-grandmother of Emily, Eric and Lily Styrmoe. Evelyn passed away March 5, 1998 after an extended illness. Her sense of humor and love will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial Services will be held at Streams of the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima on Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Casa De Los Ninos or the ARA Parseghian Foundation, 1760 E. River Rd. Ste 115, Tucson, 85718. The family also wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for the loving care that was given to Mrs. Fogelstad. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
GRAND, Virginia G., 76, of Tucson, died March 10, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Paul; children, Patricia Jones, Shirley (John) Gresehover, Susan (Charles) Hunsanger, Paul M. Grand, and Jennifer (Ken) Walker. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son-in-law, Al. Mrs. Grand retired from IBM in 1985. Her greatest love was her husband and family. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Per Decimo on Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospice, 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
MCELVAIN, Thornton (Mac) H., III, of Tucson and Sante Fe, died at home in the morning of Thursday, March 12, 1998 surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his life companion, Kevin Lindsay; his parents, Betty McElvain and Thornton (Tim) McElvain; his brother, Guy (Sharon); his niece and nephew, Chenoa and Clayton, along with numerous friends who will keep him dear in their memory. A Service will be held in Tucson at The Garden of the Whatley-Wilson Home, 9440 E. Bidahochi Drive (749-4911) on Saturday, the 14th of March at 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow in Pecos, New Mexico at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mac's name to Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network, 4625 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 299-6647. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
Mary Kingsland Smith Sisson, 97, died peacefully March 10, 1998. Mary was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, December 19, 1900. Her husband, John W. Sisson, preceded her in death August 18, 1934.Although born in Minnesota, Mary spent most of her younger years in New York City. She loved the fine arts, often attending operas at the Metropolitan and concerts at the Carnegie Hall. She was artistic. In New York City she took art lessons and had permission to copy art masterpieces at the Metropolitan Art Museum without guards watching her. Mary spent her married life in Titisville and Indian River City, Florida. Mary traveled extensively after her husband's death. She spent time in pre-World War II days with her uncle Fritz Gilfillen, who was a concert violinist in Bavaria, Germany. Mary escaped from Europe on one of the last commercial steamships leaving Europe in 1941. Mary moved to Tucson around 1950 because of her humidity asthma. She loved guest ranches and horseback riding. She loved Mt. Lemmon and for years made weekly trips there to go hiking. She loved photography and was a long time member of the Tucson Camera Club and received several prizes for her photographic work. She belonged to the ”Alliance Francaise” and spoke French fluently up to her death. Mary was a long time member of Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her dear friend and guardian, B. Wayne Randall; her dear friend and conservator, Betsy Conner, their families who grew to know and love Mary; her faithful housekeeper of many years, Liz Tabb; dear friends, Carol McBride, Gizelle Nelson, Elma Lauper and others. Mary is remembered by all who knew her as a ”sweet lady”. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant.
