JENSEN, Agnes 'Angie', died Saturday, April 11, 1998. Born March 23, 1928 at Bode, IA. She was a long time resident of Tucson. Angie is survived by her husband, Frank; her three sons, Mike, Steve (Michelle) of Tucson, and Terry of Kearny; two grandsons, Jason and Cody of Tucson; a brother, Wally of Kansas City; cousin, Oline Hagen of Phoenix; AND relatives in Iowa and a multitude of loving friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lars and Gina Mitsven of Bode, IA. Angie was a member of Spanish Trail Lutheran Church and The Norsemen's Federation, both of which she loved very much. Visitation will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 East Grant Road, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 1998. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998 at Spanish Trail Lutheran Church, 8701 E. Spanish Trail, Pastor Dr. Hal Hoekstra officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Spanish Trail Memorial Garden Fund or Tucson Medical Center Hospice. The family would like to thank the wonderful doctors, nurses, and Hospice staff at TMC, her pastor, and great friends who helped her through her final days. We love you and will miss you ‘MOMS', we know you are in good hands.
KECK, Thelma L., age 67, went home to her Lord April 13, 1998 after a courageous battle with cancer. Thelma was an employee of Green Valley Recreation and a volunteer with Pima County Sheriff Auxiliary Volunteers, Concerned Advisers and Habitat for Humanity.
Thelma was born May 12, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Lewis Jr. and Settie Lewis. She is survived by ex-husband and best friend, Norman R. Keck of Green Valley, Arizona; son, Gary L. Keck (Susan) and daughter, Carole S. James (Dan) both of Tucson, Arizona. She is also survived by sister, Janet McKeel (Harold) of Memphis, Tennessee and grandsons, Bryon and Denver Keck of Tucson.
Her generous and loving spirit will be missed by her family and many dear friends, but her love and laughter will live on in our hearts and in our homes.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Thelma's life Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Green Valley Community Church. Informal reception will follow. Thelma was laid to rest at Green Valley Memorial Gardens, Sahuarita, Arizona.Charitable donations to those organizations for which she volunteered are requested in lieu of flowers.
Jamie Estelle Matthews, 38, of Tucson, died April 10, 1998. She is survived by her son, Jayson Green; brothers, Edward W. and Michael and many other loving family members and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. at the home of George and Barbara Ball, 2318 N. Madelyn. For information call Jayson at 623-3899. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
Arlyne Ascher Morris
Died at age 66 on Easter Sunday, after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She was employed for many years at Blue Shield and Blue Cross of New York City in their legal department.
Arlyne moved to Tucson in 1976. She vacationed here many times and loved the desert dryness, the beautiful mountains and the warm and friendly people. She entered the real estate field in 1985 and continued to work in the field she loved until weeks before her death. In 1991 she was Realtor of the Year. She was Tucson's 1993 Women's Council of Realtors Member of the Year. Arlyne was the Vice President of Tucson Association of Realtors and Director of Arizona Association of Realtors. She was a participant in the annual real estate fund raiser, the 'Show of Shows' for ten continuous years. Arlyne was very community minded and served on the Board of Northwest Home Owners Association, Board of Directors of the Hearth Foundation, the Tucson Rape Crisis Center and the Tucson Boys Chorus. She was past President of the Women's Council of Realtors.
Arylyne loved music and sang in the choir of the Ner Tamid Congregation and with the Foothills Women's Chorus. She is survived by her daughter, Shari 'Shay' Hope Kelly; son, Ronnie David; daughter-in-law, Annie Reddock; and her grandson, Karlin Ryan Kelly.
In lieu of flowers, please send donation to the Shalom House or the Hearth Foundation. There will not be funeral services. The family would appreciate if you would write a 'remembrance' of Arlyne and send it to her daughter, Shari Kelly, at PO Box 35052, Tucson 85740. A memorial service will be held at Ner Tamid/St. Francis in the Foothills Church, at River an Swan on Friday, April 17, 1998 at 1:00 p.m.
Arlyne's last request was for 'people to sing not cry.'
George T. Murray, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret), age 60, died after a short illness, April 9, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Hopkins); three daughters; and sons-in-law, Melissa Murray and Steve Schiltz, Majors Jill and Patrick Warren, Nanette Murray and Carey Tucker; his mother, Theresa Murray; and five grandchildren. George was born in Douglas, AZ in 1937 to George Lewis and Theresa (Puzzi) Murray, Arizona natives. He attended Douglas High School, the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Arizona State University, in 1969. In 1976, he completed a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Northwest Missouri State. George's military career began on June 26, 1955, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Private First Class with assignment to the 8th Medium Tank Battalion, 40th Armor, Tucson, AZ, as an armor crewmen. His career spanned a period of 35 years concluding August 1, 1990, when he retired as an Army Colonel. He attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Armor Corps in 1960. He entered active military duty in 1964. His career included overseas assignments; two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Germany, and one tour in Saudi Arabia. He served in many important command and staff billets, to include command of the 4th Battalion, 73rd Armor Regiment in Germany. He retired from the Army on August 1, 1990 from Fort Huachuca, AZ in a ceremony hosted by his first unit of assignment. While serving in the Army, George received numerous awards and recognitions to include the Legion of Merit Medal, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Order of Saint George Medal, and was selected as an inductee into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame. Upon retirement from the Army, George returned to the University of Arizona and earned a post-graduate certificate in education to teach high school mathematics. Since 1994, he taught and served on numerous academic committees at Cholla High School, Tucson, AZ. George T. Murray served his community and nation proudly, and selflessly. He will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to one of the following: the George Murray Cholla High School Math Scholarship Fund (NORWEST Bank, Acct: 6528904881), the Women in the Military Service for America Memorial (Arlington, VA), or the Gospel Rescue Mission (Tucson). Funeral Mass will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 1998, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, 1998 for a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.
REYNA, Barbara Ursula, 67, died April 12, 1998. Survived by her husband, Alonzo; daughters, Dot Harvey and Sheryl Reyna; son, Ronald Reyna; granddaughter, Shanan Rich. Private family services were held.Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan #151, Tucson, Az 85712. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
Al Romanoski, 88 years, left us on April 13, 1998 to join his parents Anna and Paul, his brother and sister, Edwin and Mary and his youngest daughter, Patty Ann in the presence of the Lord. Al was born Albert Paul Romanoski on January 1, 1910 in Herrin, IL, the second of three children. The west called Al as a young man and he answered arriving in Tucson in 1928. A few years later he met his 'Duchess', Charlotte Schaller whom he married in 1938. That event was followed a year later by the birth of the first of eight children and in 1945 by the 'birth' of his business, Tucson Glass and Mirror. Sons, Paul and Joe have carried on the family business since Al's retirement in 1986 at the age of 76. Al also co-founded Roman Metal Products. During his adult years, Al was an active participant in the parish activities of SS Peter & Paul and later St. Frances Cabrini and was past president of the Beacon Foundation. He belonged to and served on the board of Directors of the Tucson Country Club where he enjoyed his many friends and pursued his passion for the game of golf. Al was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Club and Salpointe Parent Club during the high school years of his children. Al is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Charlotte; children, Carrie (George) Reitz, Frances (Jack) Perkins, Paul (Joan), Pete, Jon (Cheri), Mary Jane Pottebaum, Joe (Sherri); 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 to 6:00 with a vigil service following at 6:00. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Both will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery will follow the mass on Friday. Donations may be made in Al's name to the Beacon Foundation or charity of your choice. Dad we love you and will miss you. Go in Peace. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SANCHEZ, Erlinda Y., 76, of Tucson, passed away April 12, 1998. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Paul C. Sanchez. Our beloved mother and nanita, has risen to a new life with Christ on Easter morning, April 12, 1998. Surviving are daughters, Norma Quiroz (Gabe), Anna Marie Sanchez of Tucson, Evelyn (Alfred) Almazan of Houston, and Liliana Patricia Sanchez of Boston; sons, Paul Jr. and Frank (Linda) of Tucson; brothers, William, Ramon and Alex Ybarra; sister, Julia Arechederra. Also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 1998, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Mass will be offered on Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m., at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
BOROWSKI, Francis A., 57 years old, died Monday, April 13, 1998 in Tucson. Born on July 6, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Survived by his wife, Marianne Borowski of Tucson; children, Mathew Borowski of Tucson, Lorraine A. Wiggins, Lynnette A. Parsons, Kent E. Borowski all of Chicago, IL, Michael T. Hildebrandt of Tucson, AZ, Robin A. Wright and Michelle Pelletier both of Washington; two brothers, C.E. Borowski and Eugene Borowski; two sisters, Patricia Petrella, Cheryl Diana; seven grandchildren, Nichole, Nathan, Brian, Christina, Kelly, Nicholas, Matthew. Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998 at St.Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima. Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway where Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Family suggest memorials may be made to St. Joseph Orphanage, Yarnell, Arizona.
BREHAUT, Robert E., 79, joined his wife, Florentine in Heaven on April 11, 1998. World War II Army veteran and retired postal carrier, branch 704 is survived by Robert E. Brehaut II, Dorthy (Tom) Coffman, Martha, and John (Olivia) Brehaut and several grandchildren. Mass, 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, at Sacred Heart Church, with interment at Holy Hope Cemetery.
James 'Jim' C. Carroll, 46, entered into rest suddenly Tuesday, April 14, 1998 in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by father, James A. Carroll. Survived by mother, Betty Carroll; sister, Sue (Bob) Canonico; brother, Tom Carroll; nieces, Jamie, Heather and Beth; his aunt, Joan Forsgren and family; and the many friends who knew and loved him. Born in Tucson, Jim graduated from CDO High School and earned a degree in geology at the University of Colorado. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, April 18th, 1998 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala at 2:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to House of Neighborly Service, 243 W. 33rd Street, Tucson, Az 85713.
Walter Allan Chappelear, 76, of Tucson, AZ, died from cancer, April 13, 1998. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Babcock) Chappelear; sister, Louise Williamson of Auburn, WA; nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Ellen (Jesperson) Chappelear; brother, Harry Chappelear and parents, Harry and Eveline (McCurdy) Chappelear. Walter was born and raised at Sequim, WA. He was in the USCG, B.M. 1/C and served in WW II. After the war, he farmed for a short while, however worked many years for Pozzi Brothers in Kent, WA as a driver. Upon retirement, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling. Walter was a Grange Past Master and a lifetime member, also a member of Seattle Local 174 Union and San Manuel Elks Club #2007. There will be no services. The family wishes to thank the Hospice of the Tucson Medical Center and suggests memorial may be made to them.
CURRY, I.D. 'Ted' Born July 17, 1914 in Lott, TX, passed away peacefully on April 13, 1998. Survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Lynn, Sue and Bob; stepchildren, Barry and Bethany; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Melville; sister, Ann and many nieces and nephews. Ted was well loved and will be missed by all. Ted worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 47 years and was a member of the United Transportation Union for 55 years. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
Dennis Wayne 'Mac' McGuire, 74, of Tucson, passed away April 14, 1998. He was born on January 23, 1924 in Parsons, Kansas, where he began his grocery career at Jones Brothers Grocery during his high school days. In 1943, he married Mildred Maxine 'Mick' Halpain. He was a World War II Army Veteran, serving in the Philippines from 1943-1945. After moving to Phoenix in 1949, Mac worked for A.J. Bayless Markets as a manager and supervisor. In 1965, he moved to Tucson to serve as Bayless' Southern Division Manager for 19 years. He was active in the Retail Grocer's Association of Arizona, serving on the Board of Directors from 1976-1985, and as Chairman from 1982-1983. He was also an active member of the Tucson Rotary Club. In 1985, he retired from the grocery business. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mick. He is survived by his children, Dennis W. (Nancy) McGuire II and Michele K. (Robert) Harbour and grandchildren, Kevin and Kimberly Harbour, all of Tucson and two brothers, Bert McGuire and Dick (Maxine) McGuire of Parsons, Kansas and good friend and companion, Ruth Brandt. His generous nature and contagious smile will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Jerry Haas officiating. Interment to follow at TMP East Lawn. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. The family suggests memorials be made to the Community Food Bank or the Gospel Rescue Mission.
MICHELA, Marguerite E., born November 3, 1908, a longtime resident of Tucson, passed from this life on April 11, 1998 in Macon, GA. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John B. Michela, Jr. She is survived by sons, Richard (Mary Lynn) of Tucson, and Jack (Candy) of Macon, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Michela, Marcia Iselin and Michele Cory; great-grandson, Joshua Iselin; brothers, Richard Oren and John Coons. Rosary was recited April 14 and mass offered April 15 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Macon, GA. Private inurnment at Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson. Contributions may be made to The Memorial Chalice Fund c/o Vocations Director, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4074 Chambers Road, Macon, GA 31206.
PHILLIPS, Roger T., 50, died April 14, 1998. Husband of Pam C. Phillips; father of Annette Arvizu, Laneya Arvizu and Amber Phillips; son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Phillips of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; brother, Sid (Joyce) Phillips of Rialto, CA, also survives.Celebration of Life Service, 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 1998 at Compassion Christian Center, 8423 E. Broadway. Graveside Service, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 1998 at TMP East Lawn Cemetery. Donations in Roger Phillips memory may be made to Compassion Christian Center, 8423 E. Broadway, Tucson, Arizona 85710. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
VERDUGO, Joseph F., 79, of Tucson, passed away April 12, 1998. Survived by wife Hortensia T. Verdugo; daughters, Patricia A. Sandoval and Susie Slagle; son, Jose A. (Helen) Verdugo; sister, Rebecca (Arturo) Reynoso. Also survived by six grandchildren, Alana Noto of New York, Rachel Velasco, Linda Verdugo, Patricia Verdugo of Arizona, Francisco Sandoval and Veronica Sandoval of Albuquerque, NM. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 1998 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 Friday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BROOKS, Thomas Lewis, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in El Paso, TX. He was a 30 year resident of El Paso and a 35 year resident of Tucson. Retired from Southern Pacific Railroad as an engineer. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ruth Brooks; son, Lewis Lee Brooks and daughter-in-law, Joyce; grandson, Ty Christopher Brooks and wife, Laura. Funeral Services were held Thursday at Martin Funeral Home, East-Chapel in El Paso. Pastor Robert Meyers officiated. Graveside Service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to your favorite charity. Tucson arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
James 'Jim' C. Carroll, 46, entered into rest suddenly Tuesday, April 14, 1998 in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by father, James A. Carroll. Survived by mother, Betty Carroll; sister, Sue (Bob) Canonico; brother, Tom Carroll; nieces, Jamie, Heather and Beth; his aunt, Joan Forsgren and family; and the many friends who knew and loved him. Born in Tucson, Jim graduated from CDO High School and earned a degree in geology at the University of Colorado. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, April 18th, 1998 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala at 2:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to House of Neighborly Service, 243 W. 33rd Street, Tucson, Az 85713.
