SANCHEZ, Emilio Daniel, of Tucson, died April 3, 1998. Survivors include mother and father, Donna and Adam Sanchez. Graveside Services will be at Holy Hope Cemetery, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 1998. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N Dodge Blvd (at Speedway).
TAYLOR, Richard P., 91, of Tucson and Phoenix, died April 2, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Lyvonne Hill; grandsons, Ron and Tracy Hill; granddaughter, Cherie Hill; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floy; and grandson, Danny Hill. Mr. Taylor was a watchmaker, built solid body guitars and banjos, was an avid fisherman, and was a Bible teacher in Phoenix churches for over 20 years. He loved to entertain friends and family with his sense of humor, stories, and poems. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Chapel, 6180 E. Pima. Burial will be private. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
BRIGGS, Ralph Paul, 76, of Tucson, died April 2, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; children, Donna, Kathy and Charles; stepsons, David and Jesse; six grandchildren, Joshua, Kimberly, Jerome, Courtney, Calyn and Dustin; a brother and sisters all of Illinois also survive. A Memorial Service will be held at Rincon Country East RV Park, 8989 E. Escalante on Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend James Logan officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BUTTS, Charles Ward, 76, of Green Valley, Az, passed away on April 3, 1998. He was born July 10, 1921 in Port Leyden, New York. His wife of 44 years, Helen, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lillian and his brothers, Kenneth, Donald and Richard. He is survived by his daughters, Gail Carey (James) and Valerie Hale (William) and four grandchildren Christian Carey, Garrick Carey, Benjamin Dygert and Lee Anne Beal. He is also survived by his brother, Ronald Butts and his sister, June Edick. He served honorably in the Army Air Corps during WWII, first in Panama and then in England. After the war, he returned to Utica, New York where he married and raised his family until moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1975. He came to Tucson in 1981 and Green Valley in 1992. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 28 in Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at Hope United Methodist Church, 6740 S. Santa Clara, Tucson, Az. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Community Food Bank or Hope United Methodist Church memorial fund.
CASILLAS, Roberta Rose, 15, of Tucson died April 4, 1998. Survived by father, Daniel (Elena) Casillas; mother Linda Garcia (Michael Miranda); grandparents Raymond and Carmen Casillas; brother Daniel Louis Casillas; sisters Danielle Lynn, Erica and Christina; uncles, David, Ralph, Albert; aunt Becky Esparza, uncle and aunt, Tommy & Margaret Lopez; cousins and friends who loved her very much. Preceded in death by grandparents, Arnold and Mary Garcia. Mass offered Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints, celebrated by Rev. Floyd G. Stromberg. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with evening service at 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
CELENZA, Leonard J., 73, died April 5, 1998. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Celenza; father of Helen Rose (Bill) Daily of Florida, Glenn (Sheli) Celenza and Donna (Lloyd) Celenza-Sweet both of Tucson; grandfather of David Cooper, Amy Celenza, Michael Celenza, Cari Kennedy, Jacklynn Hall and Alexandra Celenza; brother of Adele Ringo of Louisiana and Rosemary Celenza of CA. Survived also by nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sons Craig and Lenny Jr. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 1998 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in New York. Friends may call from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 1998 with a Vigil Service being held at 7:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
EVANS, Robbie Sr., 62, of Tucson, died Friday, April 3, 1998. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Ann Evans. He is survived by his children, Robbie Evans, Jr, Kathy Evans, Sylvia Greenhouse; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six brothers and three sisters. Private Services will be held. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
GRAY, Norman 'Stormin Normin' age 60, passed away April 3, 1998 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jean; daughter, Angie Meyer of Honolulu; son, Mike of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Mikes wife, Lori. He is also survived by his mother, Katherine Gray; sisters, Wilma Moates and Linda Burkett all from Tucson; five grandchildren included, Chris and Ryan Mineburg of Tucson, Keani Meyer of Hawaii and Austin and Amy Gray of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Norm had worked in the copper mining industry south of Tucson for 21 years. For the last seven years he was employed with Kitt Peak National Observatory. He was proud to be part of medical research at University Medical Center and donated his body to that program. He felt blessed that he was given the best possible care by all of the professionals who touched his life during his courageous battle. At Norman's request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution be made to either Dignita Hospice Care, 5675 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704 or TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85712. Donations may also be made to your favorite charity.
LABELLE, Sara, born November 11, 1936 in Tulsa, OK, died April 4, 1998 in Tucson, Az. of breast cancer. Survived by her husband, James LaBelle; sons, James (Sue) of Hanover, NH and Michael (Leeanne) LaBelle of Syracuse, NY; daughter, Lisa (Jon) Scott of Denver, CO; grandchildren, James, Evan LaBelle, Sara and Andrew Scott; sister, Bea Peterson and brother, Edward Klopfenstein. Sara is survived by her many friends who made the last year so enjoyable for her. Funeral Services will be held 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 N. Ft. Lowell. Dr. Andrew G. Ross officiating. Contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research % Arizona Cancer Center or the Nature Conservancy, 300 E. University Blvd., Tucson 85705. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
OCHOA, Alexander, 73, of Tucson, died April 3, 1998. Husband of Lou; father of Diana K. Charpentier, Thomas S. Ochoa, all of Tucson; brother of Stella Delgadillo of Buena Park, CA, James Ochoa of Albuquerque, NM, Marty Ochoa of Silver City, NM, Masonic Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Thursday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
PRIMROSE, Frances M., 79, of Tucson, died April 4, 1998. Born June 26, 1918 in Eureka, KS. Survived by son, James P.Ferrell; brother, Woodrow Morris of Redding, CA; sister, Thelma Clemmons of Nashville, TN; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside Service, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Edward L. Eddy officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
PYLE, Eleanor T. (Irwin), died April 3, 1998. Born in 1908 in Holmdale, NJ, she was a resident of Tucson since 1975. Mrs. Pyle was a graduate of Keyport High School in Holmdale and Ryder University, Laurenceville, NJ where she also taught for two years. Mrs. Pyle then taught business subjects for 17 years at Asbury Park High School, Asbury Park, NJ. She was the wife of Adrian R. Pyle, Jr. who predeceased her in 1987. Following their marriage they lived in Oakhurst and Deal, NJ. Mr. Pyle owned and managed A & G Motors of Ocean Grove, NJ. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Pyle of Tucson and several nieces and a nephew in the Asbury Park, NJ area. Mrs. Pyle's remains will be interred at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown, NJ, arrangements by John F. Pfleger Mortuary, Tucson arrangements by Wolfrey Peace Chapel.
SCHAUBERT, Irma M., 83, passed away at 7:19 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 1998 at El Dorado Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her long loving husband of 55 years, Harold W. Schaubert; her daughter, Judy (Paul) Correll of Tucson and grandsons, Shawn P. (Kathleen) Cooney and Chris L. Salek. Formerly of Rochester, New York, Mrs. Schaubert taught for 38 years at Brighton Middle School, outside of Rochester. Memorial Services will be at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Family request's contributions in her name be made to the American Heart Association, So. Az Division, Tucson, Arizona 85712.
SMITH, Lysle Edward, 85, a longtime resident of Tucson, died April 5, 1998. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Lee Smith. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Amy Lee; son, Burke Smith; granddaughter, Shelle McConnell and great-grandson, Andy McConnell. He was a retired Secretary of Elks Lodge #2663. No services at this time. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan Rd. Ste 116, Tucson, Az 85711. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
CHRISTINE L. (Burton) DYNES, 37
Passed away March 10, 1998 at Desert Samaritan Hospital, Mesa, AZ. Services were held at Tempe Mortuary March 14, officiated by Reverend Kermit Clark of Holy Trinity Community A.M.E. Church of Mesa.
La Donna Pierson performed an original poem to honor her passing.
She is survived by: husband, Richard L. Dynes; stepsons, Robert and David; mother, Edith Burton; grandmother, Mary E. Burton; sisters, Paula M.A. Burton and Deborah Burton Morrow; brothers, Charles and John Burton, Jr., uncle, Kenneth Butler; aunts, Doris Butler and Genevieve Burton; cousins, Jeanette Butler Williams, La Donna Pierson, Gabriel Williams, Leslie and Sabrina Butler, Kenneth Butler Jr., Virgil Hinderson and Vincent Myers.
She was a graduate of Salpointe Catholic High School and attended Arizona State University.
In lieu of flowers or cards, the family requests that donations be sent in Christine's name to the American Cancer Society of Arizona, P.O. Box 5377, Phoenix, AZ 85010-5317.
DANCY, Raymond, 64, died April 4, 1998. Husband of Eula L. Dancy; father of Lucille W. Wright, Jacqueline Cassander, William R. Dancy and Ashburn L. Dancy; brother of Samuel Whitehead and Uzell James; nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service, 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Burial will be in TMP East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Dr. Archie J. Deutschman, Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 1998. Born November 21, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, Archie was the second son of Archie J. Deutschman, Sr. and Vera H. Boyd. Educated in Illinois and Wisconsin, Archie was a Big 10 wrestling champion and was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. His life's work as a chemist brought him to the University of Arizona Agricultural College in 1957 where he specialized in high-pressure chemistry. Archie had a renown collection of mammalaria cacti and was an avid photographer and bird-watcher. Archie is preceded in death by parents, Archie, Sr. and Vera and by his brother, Vernon. He is survived by wife, Lois; brother, Robert Deutschman; children, Archie Deutschman, III (Cheryl), Charles Deutschman (Cheryl), James Deutschman, Anne Martin, Joan Dedmon (Mark) and 11 grandchildren. A memorial gathering in Archie's honor will be held at the family home on Thursday, April 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
FEDERICO, Hortensia G., 71, of Tucson, passed away April 7, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Filiberto Federico. Survived by daughters, Sandra Federico (Ralph Rabago) and Rachel Garcia (Ruben Lopez); sons, Ruben Federico (Cecilia Federico) and Raymond Federico (Sue Carpenter); sister, Natalia Yslva; brothers, Manuel Garcia (Marjorie Garcia), Fred Garcia (Pat Garcia) and Genaro Garcia. Also survived by six grandchildren, Adrian R.Federico, Erica M. Federico, Stefanie S.Garcia, Melody M. Federico, Kyleen A.Federico and Rosco R. Rabago. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 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 on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kidney Foundation, 4203 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 140 Phoenix, Az 85018. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GRAY, Norman 'Stormin Normin' age 60, passed away April 3, 1998 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jean; daughter, Angie Meyer of Honolulu; son, Mike of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Mikes wife, Lori. He is also survived by his mother, Katherine Gray; sisters, Wilma Moates and Linda Burkett all from Tucson; five grandchildren included, Chris and Ryan Mineburg of Tucson, Keani Meyer of Hawaii and Austin and Amy Gray of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Norm had worked in the copper mining industry south of Tucson for 21 years. For the last seven years he was employed with Kitt Peak National Observatory. He was proud to be part of medical research at University Medical Center and donated his body to that program. He felt blessed that he was given the best possible care by all of the professionals who touched his life during his courageous battle. At Norman's request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution be made to either Dignita Hospice Care, 5675 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704 or TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85712. Donations may also be made to your favorite charity.
KOETTEL, George E., 81, of Tucson, died April 1, 1998. Father of Steve W. Boyd of Tucson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Graveside Service, Holy Hope Cemetery, Friday, April 10, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Let him rest in peace with his loving wife, Jean. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
MCFADEN, Laura M., 79, of Tucson, died April 7, 1998. She is survived by sisters, Elizabeth 'Betty' (John) Shaginaw of Tucson, Ruth Rausei of Baltimore, MD; one nephew, three nieces and many extended family members. Scripture Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 1998 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Fuller officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call 10:00 a.m. Friday till service time. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blk. N. of Grant) 327-6341
