HARDIN, Lowell 'L.E.' 84 years of age, of Greenville, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, died Saturday evening, May 2, 1998 at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. He was a native of Hardinsburg, Indiana and retired locomotive engineer for Conrail. He was a greeter at Wal-Mart in Tucson. Survivors include son, James Hardin, Sr. of Greenville, IN; daughters, Shirlee Egnew of Indianapolis, Donna Montgomery of San Diego, CA; mother, Myrtle Jane Hardin of New Albany; brothers, Ernst P. Hardin of Gilbertsville, KY, Robert L. Hardin of Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany, Monday, May 4, 1998. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Kraft Chapel, with cremation to follow.
HARRELL, George Brady, age 90, of Tucson, passed away May 3, 1998. He was retired from the US Government. He is survived by daughters, Nancy L. (Brooks) Beckner, Phyllis A. Chandler. Also survived by seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Graveside Services are scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD. Arrangements by family-owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
JACQUEZ, Arturo E., 77, of Tucson, passed away May 2, 1998. Preceded in death by his wife, Matilda Jacquez. Survived by daughters, Amalia Valenzuela, Bernedine Hernandez, Maria Ann Gomez and Maria Alice Garcia; sons, Arthur, Manny, Johnny, Gustavo, Guadalupe, Charlie Jacquez; sister, Micha; brother, Luis. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, Center Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
William A. Lace, of Tucson, went home to be with our Lord May 2, 1998 following a long illness. Bill was born in Chicago February 18, 1910. He moved to California as a child and resided there for 50 years. He has been a resident of Tucson since 1975. Bill served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in the South Pacific. He was a lifetime charter member of the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge. He leaves his wife, Mary of Tucson; son, James; daughter-in-law, Martha; granddaughters, Andrea and Kristina and sister, Delores all of California. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee). from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 1998 at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W. Calle Concordia. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for a memorial fund in Bill's name to Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W. Calle Concordia, Tucson, AZ 85737.
LIVELY, Viola Clare, 87, of Tucson, died May 3, 1998. She was born August 3, 1910 in Green City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lively in November 1997. An artist and homemaker. She is survived by a sister, Leota Huss of Brookfield, Missouri; a son, James Walker of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; three stepsons, Robert Walker of Wichita, Kansas, John Lively of Edina, Minnesota, Jim Lively of State Center, Iowa and two stepdaughters, Jean Curtis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jane Eggers of State Center, Iowa, in addition to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Gary Roper officiating. Interment, State Center, Iowa. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Wednesday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
O'BRIEN-PETERSEN, Sean C., born August 12, 1974, died April 23, 1998. A Memorial Service for Sean was held in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 29, 1998. Sean is survived by parents, Anne and Jerry Petersen of Tucson; grandparents, Orville and Dorothy Petersen of Albert Lea, Minnesota; his son, Dylan of Minnesota; brothers, Kris, Austin, TX, Jesse and Joshua of Tucson; sisters, Ashley and Christina of Tucson. Sean is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Sean's smile, courage and sense of adventure will live in our hearts always. You are at rest my child, walk with the angels.
WALKER, Robert Lawson. Born August 12, 1918 in South Carolina, died May 2, 1998 after a long illness in Tucson. He was the beloved husband of 42 years of Patricia and the beloved father of Thomas (Barbara) of Mesa and Tracy Walker James (Mark) of Tucson. and five grandchildren, Robert and Philip Walker, Jesse, John, and Tamra James. Also surviving, a cousin, Mrs. W.C. Keels (Catherine) of Charleston, South Carolina. Bob came to Tucson in 1947 after serving three years in the Army in World War II. He worked for Acme Printing Co. before starting his own business, Arizona Lithographers in 1952. In 1956 he opened Walker Lithocraft, Inc. and remained there until 1979 when the business became a division of Isbell Printing Co. Bob remained with the company until he retired in 1991. In 1990 he received the Tucson Lithographers Association's Lyle Isbell Award for his contributions to the industry and community.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carondolet Hospice or Tucson Medical Center Hospice. Memorial services are pending.
Walter 'Aloysius' Antonio Wdowiak
Born in Wilburham, MA on December 4, 1929 lost an extremely hard battle with lung cancer on May 1, 1998.
Walter served 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy and taught high school and college for 31 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen 'Guy' Wdowiak; two daughters, Catherine (Alexis Hernandez), and Leslie (James) Marley; son, William Daniel; grandson, Jordan Daniel; sisters, Ruth Lamar Ponchetti, and Irene Setterstrom; many nieces and nephews; also the beloved friends, who saw him through to the end, Paula and Larry Reilly, Joe and Brenda Woolridge, Robin and Craig Miles, Renee and Ulus Strayhorn, Bryce Womack, Selina Littler, Sarah, Ellis and Armando Duarte, Linda Larson, Betty Stash, Debbie Ponchetti, Mark Adams, Eddie 'Beano' and Angie Sanchez.
The Wdowiak family extends its warmest appreciation to his doctor and his staff, the fourth floor nurses and staff at Columbia Northwest Medical Center, Captain Joseph P. Sciabarra and staff of the NROTC Unit at the University of Arizona and the kitchen staff at the Sheraton El Conquistador Country Club for all their assistance, patience, support, and prayers.
A memorial service will be held at the Sheraton El Conquistador, 10000 North Oracle Rd on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Walter Wdowiak Memorial Scholarship Fund at any Bank of America or Bank One is accepting contributions c/o C.R. Wdowiak acct # 45682009.
WILSON, John Barnett Jr., January 31, 1949, May 4, 1998. Preceded in death by daughter, Shadi-Lace; father, Barnett; brother, Jim. Survived by daughter, Brandi; mother, Betty; sisters, Mary, Linda, Nancy and Tammy and many nieces and nephews. To be cremated. Private services.
BLANDING, Ruth W., 93, died May 3, 1998. For service information call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 327-6341.
BUSFIELD, Bernard L., Sr., 95, of Tucson, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998. Survived by nephew, Roger Busfield of Georgetown, TX. Mr. Busfield was a member of Epes Randolph Lodge #32, F.&A.M. Past High Priest of Tucson Chapter #3 and Past Illustrious Master of Roskrege Council #6 of the Tucson York Rite Bodies. Past Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix and Past Master of Kadosh of the Tucson Consistory of the Tucson Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a member of the Red Cross of Constantine, of the White Rose College #117 and the Royal Order of Scotland. Life member of Sabbar Shrine Temple and was twice President of the Marshal's Staff. Member of High Twelve Club #478. Memorial and Masonic Services, 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road; Rev. Richard Smith from First Congregational Church and the Epes Randolph Lodge #32, F.&A.M. officiating.
CRONK, Gene R., 98, of Tucson, died May 3, 1998. Gene is survived by daughter, Pattie (Jim) Shane of Tucson; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding Gene in death is his wife, Mary Julia and son, Gene Edward Cronk. Private services to be held later. Memorials may be made to a Hospice of your choice. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, Tucson, 327-6341.
DEVINEY, Katherine P., passed away peacefully on May 4, 1998 at El Dorado Vista in Phoenix, Arizona. Mrs. Deviney was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, and is survived by daughters, Bonnie (Edward) Frisch and Jo (Michael) Leeming. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Holly (Jim) Nixon, David (Susan) Frisch, Deborah (Greg) Soyka, and Barry (Jennifer) Robb; and seven great-grandchildren, Dakota, Noah and Savannah Nixon; Nichole, Amber and Tyler Soyka; and Adam Robb. Mrs. Deviney was a member of Second Church, Christ Scientist of Tucson. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to El Dorado Vista, 4122 N. 17th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements are by Arizona After Care.
HAFTER, Charlotte Kramer, 95, died May 4, 1998. Survived by her sons, Lawrence (Cynthia) and Ervin (Lee); grandchildren, Toni, David, Eric, and Amy; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Dana, Noah, Carter and Zoe. Preceded in death by her husband, David Fried Hafter in 1983. Charlotte was a resident of Tucson for the past three years, moving here from Dallas, TX where she was the original stationery buyer for Neiman-Marcus Company for over 42 years. Charlotte gave a lifetime of pleasure to others through her memorable piano playing, her positive attitude about everything and everyone and her huge loving heart. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY in charge of local arrangements. Services and burial will be at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home Thursday, May 7 in Dallas, TX.
JOHNSON, Martin A., 74 yrs old, died April 30, 1998 in Tucson. Born on December 10, 1923 in Warren, Ohio. Survived by his ex-wife, Shirley Yanuski of Great Falls, MT; daughter, Ann Tate of Great Falls, MT; son, Ralph Johnson of Lamarque, TX; brother, Albert (Rita) Johnson of Minneapolis, MN; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial mass will be said at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at Holy Family Church, 338 W. University. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
MORRIS, Lois E., 82, of Tucson, died Monday, May 4, 1998. A native of Pittsburgh, PA. She moved to Arizona 50 years ago. Survivors include her daughter, Christina Roun; son, Robert (Sandee) Morris; sister, Olive Meckley; grandchildren, Lorana Climis, Deborah Roun, and David Roun; five great grandsons. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, handled arrangements.
ORTNER, Frances S., 94, died May 3, 1998. For service information call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 327-6341.
Donald A. Parslow, Sr., 58, died May 3, 1998. Survived by wife of 38 years, Marion M. Parslow; father of Deborah (Louis) Vasquez, Shari (Mike) Brown and Don (Anissa) Parslow, Jr.; grandfather of Samantha, Louis, Mikey, Dallas, Holden and Austin, all of Tucson; brother of Rose (Harvey) Ostrander of Willow, New York. Funeral services will be private. Friends may call at the Parslow Residence between 4 and 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SCOPELLITE, Jennie, 88 yrs old, died Sunday, May 3, 1998 in Tucson. Born on July 25, 1909 in Liccata, Italy. Survived by three sons, Frank Scopellite, Anthony Scopellite, Sam Scopellite; three daughters, Antoinette Painter, Dolores Lindey, Sarah Scopellite; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. Mass will be said at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 1998 at Holy Hope Mausoleum with burial to follow. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 E. Speedway where vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday.
TULLGREN, JR., Roy E., passed away in Tucson, May 3 at the age of 77. Born December 17, 1920 in Chicago. Moved to Tucson in 1964 as a real estate agent. Survived by daughter Karen Tullgren; son Roy 'Chip' Tullgren; grandchildren Vera, Nathan, Jocelyn; and dear companion Shirley Doyle, all of Tucson. Preceded in death by Irene Tullgren, wife. Memorial service May 7th, 4:00 PM at Calvary Chapel, 6700 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, send donation to Big Brothers/Big Sisters or Palo Verde Christian School.
VALENCIA, Anselmo Tori, 76, of Tucson, joined his ancestors May 2, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Ann; sister, Carmen Guitierrez, San Francisco; children, Margie (David) Ramirez, Cornelia (Feliciano) Cruz, Andrea Valencia, Rogelio (Rosie) Valencia, Muy Valencia, Mari Lu Valencia, Tostie (Sarah) Valencia and Dino Valencia; stepchildren, Heather Beller, Dorian Beller and Robert Hageman; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by daughter, Martha Valencia and son, Giovanni Valencia. He was traditional Chief and Spiritual Leader of Pascua Yaqui Indian Nation. He founded Pascua Pueblo and lead his people to self government. He was Yaqui and proud. He will be viewed May 8, 1998 from 3:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at San Ignacio, 785 W. Sahuaro. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. traditional Yaqui ceremonies will continue through the night at Cristo Rey Church, 4821 W. Calle Vicam with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Saturday, May 8, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mr. Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
VENABLE, Douglas J., 87, died May 2, 1998. For service information call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 327-6341.
