PETERSEN, Reba Z., 70, died February 17, 1998. Survived by her husband of 52 years, John; daughter, Judi (Art) Cotant; son, Tim (Pam) Petersen; grandchildren, Andy and Jessica Cotant, Melissa and Clint Petersen. A native of Arizona, attended schools in Tucson, Government Heights Elementary, Wakefield Jr. High and Tucson High School. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday, February 20, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m.Saturday, February 21, 1998 at El Camino Baptist Church of which Reba was a charter member, 7777 E. Speedway. Officiating will be Reba's son-in-law, Art Cotant. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
THOMSON, Blanche E., 87, of Green Valley for 24 years, died February 16, 1998. Survived by one nephew. Graveside Service 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 1998 at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY.
TIRRELL, James W., age 89, of Tucson, passed away February 17, 1998. James moved from Framingham, MA to Tucson in 1951. He was an Insurance salesman for American National Insurance and President of the Insurance Workers Union for many years. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church for 47 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anne; daughter, Marge Muri of MA, Mae (Patrick) Cleary of Tucson, Karen Romanoski of Tucson; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren also survive him; and one sister, Edna Tirrell, of MA. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), on Friday, February 20, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Rosary Services will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd, Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
WARREN, Samuel H. (Lt. Col. U.S. Army, Ret.), 79, died February 17, 1998. Husband of Janet Warren; father of David Warren and Samuel H. Warren, III; brother of Adele Tourtellot; five grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 20, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations may be made to The Warren Fund, % T.M.C. Foundation, 5301 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712.
WESTHOLM, William Frank, 51, of Tucson, died February 14, 1998. Survived by two sons, William and David; wife, Suzanne all of Tucson; sisters, Barbara Head of Mansfield, WA and Jill McCormick of Orange, CA; brothers, Nils Westholm of Springfield, IL and Jon Westholm of Phoenix. His gentle spirit and marvelous humor will be missed. His family would like to thank all those who were so supportive and gave him such love and strength and the BMT staff at UMC for their wondrous care and compassion. There will be an informal Memorial gathering from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 1998 at the Double V Boy Scout Ranch near Kenny and Ajo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the BSA Memorial Fund/Bill Westholm at 5049 E. Broadway Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85711.
AGUILAR, Anthony, a 15-year-old Star, left this earth too early on February 15, 1998. Survived by mother, Petra Clark; father, Augustine (Sylvia) Aguilar Sr.; sisters, Nina, Delilah and Selena; brothers, Mario, Gilbert, Augustine and James; grandmothers, Petra Valencia and Cecilia Inigo; great-grandmother, Christine Clark; and many relatives and friends. We love you and we'll miss you dearly. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
And now, Father, give me glory with you. Edna May Sheldon, July 22, 1931-February 10, 1998. Survived by two sons, David (Cheri) Sheldon and Michael (Carla) Sheldon; one daughter Terrie (Roger) Lewis; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Gina) Lewis, Rhonda Lewis, Misty Sheldon and Tiffany Sheldon; one great-grandchild, Samantha Lewis; and 2 sisters, Effie Hoffman and Mary Byers, both of Ohio. Preceded in death by Franklin D. Sheldon, husband; Franklin D. Sheldon, Jr., son; one brother and four sisters. Memorial Service will be held at Vineyard Christian Fellowship West Tucson, 2 West Grant Road, February 19, 7:30pm. Donations may be made to Tucson Center for Women and Children.
BENNETT, Sharon M., 49, of Tucson, died on February 13, 1998. She was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 21, 1949, the daughter of Charles and Beatrice Bennett, both deceased. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Ivan C. and Brenda Bennett; her aunt and uncle, Joe and Ruth Campbell; and her dear friend, Rod Roeske, all of Tucson. Sharon was on the Board of Directors of the Child and Family Resources, Inc. since December 1994. She also was a Pima Arts Council Panelist since March, 1995 and a member of the Grants Committee since December 1995. She was President of the Board of Directors of the Catalina Chamber Orchestra in 1995 – 1996. Sharon also taught Managerial and Intermediate Accounting at Pima College last semester. A Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, on Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. The family suggests donations to the University of Arizona Cancer Center in her memory.
COWEN, Merle L., 78, of Tucson, died February 15, 1998. He was a WWII Vet and served with the Army in the 154th Signal Corp, 14th Armored Division. Survivors include wife, Cora; son, Bill; and daughters, Joan Harrell and Susan Hileman; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside Service to be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, February 19, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Veterans Hospital. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
GALLEGOS, Richard, Jr., 37, of Tucson, died February 16, 1998. He is survived by his father and mother, Richard and Betty Gallegos; sisters, Carrie (Dennis) Martin and Teri (Fred) Vasquez; brother, Mark (Frances) Gallegos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 20, 1998 with Funeral Services beginning at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan Rd. Ste. 116, Tucson, AZ 85711.
KAPSON, Marshall H., passed away suddenly February 16, 1998, formerly of Chicago, IL. Adoring husband of Revell H.; loving father of Randy, deceased, Leslie S., Bruce J., Catherine Ettlinger; granddaughter, Emma Rose. Funeral Private. Visitation at residence, Wednesday only, 7:00 p.m.
LARA, Roy Soto, 25, of Tucson, passed away February 15, 1998. Survivors include grandparents, Ernesto and Guadalupe Soto, Jesus and Maria Jesus Lara; parents, Cipriano and Maria Lara; sisters, Cynthia Lara and Myrna Lara; brother, Nolberto Lara; brother-in-law, Desi Coronado; nieces, Sabrina, Stephanie and Casandra; and nephew, Miguel. Visitations will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 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 Thursday, February 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
MAYER, Herbert J., 77, of Tucson, AZ., died February 13, 1998. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughters, Heather (Steve) Collins, Tammy (Robert) Novak, Melody (Mike) Nowotarski, Penny (Rusty) Brewer; grandchildren, Casey, Aiden and Savanah Collins, Adrian, Destinee and Jael Novak; brother, Levi Mayer; and sisters, Irene Anderson, Clara Neil, Delores Gallo, Esther Meyer and Helen Alegre. He was a member of Eastside Assembly of God Church. He went to Henry Ford Trade School where he learned his profession of mechanic, he was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and retired after 37 years from civil service at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Services, 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 1998 at Eastside Assembly of God, 1930 S. Wilmot Rd., with Pastor Dave Stevens of Eastside Assembly of God. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 1998 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Friends may call Eastside Assembly of God at 790-4426.
Joseph Raymond Patrick McPhelin, 92, died February 15, 1998. He resided for many years at #6 McPhelin Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ with his daughter and beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth. He is survived by his daughter, Jo Anne Elizabeth; and grandson, Christian Joseph Peters, of Tucson. He will be forever remembered and loved for his quick Irish wit, tenacity and charm. An informal Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, February 21, 1998 starting at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate his life. It is being held at 5601 W. Lazy Heart St. (Phone 883-6971) in Tucson Estates. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N.Columbus Blvd.
Fred Elias Moreno dies at 91. Native Tucsonan and member of a pioneer family. Born October 9, 1906, died February 15, 1998. Pre-deceased by his wife of 59 years, Lupe Mills Moreno and brother, Gilbert E. Moreno of San Diego, CA; sister, Ermelinda Elias of Tucson; and brother Arthur E. Moreno of Tucson. Survived by four sons, Fred (Patricia), Richard (Yolanda) and Thomas (Roxanne) Moreno, all of Tucson and Gene (Jodie) Moreno, of Prescott, AZ; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Fred worked as a Linotype operator and reporter at the Spanish language newspaper, El Tucsonense, founded in 1915 by his parents, Francisco S. Moreno and Rosa Elias Moreno. After leaving the newspaper, he worked for 25 years with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department in the Licensing and Enforcement Division, retiring in 1975. Not to be idle in his retirement, Moreno worked as a security guard until his 70th birthday at Tucson Greyhound Park and also as a home fire safety specialist with the Tucson Fire Department. One of the most important phases of his life, besides his family, was his love of baseball. He played and managed the Aztecas, a very competitive international semi-pro baseball team in Tucson. The team traveled extensively throughout the southwest and Mexico. Fred was the co-founder and President of the Benefit Sports Club and his wife, Lupe, was the originator of the wives' auxiliary. The club was created not only as a sports and social club but as a fund-raising organization to financially assist local families in need. Moreno also managed the club's baseball team. The club still exists today. Visitations will be held on Thursday, February 19, 1998 from 5:00 to 7:00 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 Friday, February 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral Church. Family suggests donations be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
NELSON, Bessie Almeda (Anderson), 86, of Bryceville, FL, died February 15, 1998 in Jacksonville, FL. Mother of Rosalie Danciu and Phyllis Hess, both of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three nieces; and two nephews also survive. Graveside Service, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 1998 at TMP East Lawn Cemetery. Mrs.Nelson was a member of the Missionary Alliance Church of Tucson. Donations may be made in Mrs. Nelson's Memory to the church of your choice. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SMITH, Elizabeth H., 84, of Tucson, AZ, passed away February 16, 1998. Survived by children, Evangelist Donna (Rev. George) Simpson, of Tucson, Norman Lee (Savanah) Stanley, of MN; brothers, Melvin (Marie), of Northington, CO and Lemuel, of Northington, CO; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services, Friday, 10:30 a.m. February 20, 1998 at South Park Church of God in Christ, 2419 S. Park Ave. with Elder Ray Strong officiating. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.. Friends may call one hour before Service, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at South Park Church of God in Christ. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Tucson.
TERRY, Mildred H., 89, of Tucson, died February 15, 1998. Grandmother of Dail G. (Alice) Terry, of Ukiah, CA; mother-in-law of Eunice Terry, of Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas A. Terry; son, Thomas D. Terry and grandson, Wayne T. Terry. Funeral Service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Gary Roper officiating. Interment South Lawn. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111) Wednesday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
TUCKER, Edna M., 86, passed away February 16, 1998. Survived by daughter, Carol Newman; sons, Wesley Tucker and James Tucker, all of Tucson; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 1998 at Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
BENNETT, Sharon M., 49, of Tucson, died on February 13, 1998. She was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 21, 1949, the daughter of Charles and Beatrice Bennett, both deceased. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Ivan C. and Brenda Bennett; her aunt and uncle, Joe and Ruth Campbell; and her dear friend, Rod Roeske, all of Tucson. Sharon was on the Board of Directors of the Child and Family Resources, Inc. since December 1994. She also was a Pima Arts Council Panelist since March, 1995 and a member of the Grants Committee since December 1995. She was President of the Board of Directors of the Catalina Chamber Orchestra in 1995 – 1996. Sharon also taught Managerial and Intermediate Accounting at Pima College last semester. A Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, on Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. The family suggests donations to the University of Arizona Cancer Center in her memory.
Leona Kay Borsh, 45, of Tucson, died February 4, 1998. She is survived by her son, Keniey (Heather) Borsh; grandchildren, Christy, Keniey and Dakota Borsh, all of Tucson; sisters, Peggy Williams of Tucson, Pamela Dent of Georgia; and brother, Rondal Wilson of Kentucky. Serviced conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 Blks N. Grant) 327-6341.
CAPCO, Adele, passed away February 14, 1998. Survived by husband, Domenic; son, Gerald (Barbara) Siegel of Medway, MA; step-daughters, Patricia Welton of Amesbury, MA and Donna Hudgel of Tucson; five grandchildren; and many nieces. Graveside Services, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
DAGLIO, Luis J., 92, of Tucson, died February 15, 1998. He is survived by sons, Richard, George (Jacqueline), Phillip (Susan), Luis (Susan) and Peter; grandchildren, George, Brett, Jason, Sarah, Cameron, Alisa, Michael, Ann and Katherine; as well as four great-grandchildren. Mr. Daglio lived in Tucson for 58 years and was a long time employee of the City of Tucson where he was an inspector of weights and measures. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Casa De Los Ninos Crisis Center, 1101 N. 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
MELOY, Mimi, age 73, died February 12, 1998. An honors graduate from Bucknell University. She is survived by her husband, John; four children and 10 grandchildren. Family Services will be private. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
