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. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Scottish Rite Child Language Center, P. O. Box 391, Tucson, AZ 85702.
Jose C. Castillo, born October 14, 1911 in El Plomo, Sonora, Mexico. Passed away May 4, 1998. Served his country during World War II in Okinawa, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He leaves behind beloved wife of 55 years, Anita. Survived by sister, Maria Verduzco; daughters, Cecilia (Manny) Murrieta, Norma (Walter) Yturralde, and Irene (Moses) Gonzales; sons, Frank (Rosie) Castillo, Hector (Lucy) Castillo, Lavern (Dinah) Castillo, and Joe (Happy) Castillo; also survive by 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 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 Saturday, May 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m., at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Internment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Cynthia, Kay and Carondelet Hospice of St. Mary's for all of their loving care and support to the family. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Herminia Cordova, of Tucson, went home to be with our Lord May 4, 1998. Herminia, widow of Antonio Valenzuela Cordova was born July 25, 1907 at El Rancho de Buenos Aires. She married Antonio September 24, 1928 in San Augustine Cathedral. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1979. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage until Antonio's death on September 3, 1986. She will be dearly missed by her three children, Tony and his wife, Evangelina Cordova, Adriana Cordova, all of Tucson and Armando and his wife, Margaret Cordova, of San Gabriel, CA. Herminia was also a very special grandmother to Toni Cordova and her husband, Rick Woodruff, of Tucson, Teresa and her husband, Juan Guerrero, of San Diego, CA and Andrew Cordova, of Tucson; her great-grandsons, Reuben and Daniel Woodruff, were a joy in her life. She was loved by her daughter-in-law, Sylvia Cordova and cared for by Victoria Gonzalez, who lived with her for many years. As the oldest sister of eight, she took on a very special role in the lives of her brothers and sister, Amalia Bonillas, Eleazar 'Chapo' and Alicia Miranda, Epifanio and Ramona Miranda, all of Tucson, Heriberto Miranda, of Santa Monica, CA, and all of their families. Preceded in death by brothers, Adolfito, Ernesto, and Elizardo Miranda, their widows, Rita Miranda and Alice Kingman Miranda will miss her. She was a very dear aunt, and special mother to her husband's nephews, Joe and Lola Quihuis, of San Diego, CA, Nestor and Margarita Quihuis, Santee, CA and Mercedes and Ramon Sanchez, of Spring Valley, CA. Her sister-in-law, Sara Saenz, of Corcoran, Ca and many other cousins and friends will miss Herminia. She was the queen of our lives and remains so in our hearts today and always. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 1998 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., with rosary recited at 9:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Carrillo at 10:30 a.m. Internment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JOHN J. CORNEVEAUX - Died April 30, 1998, born September 23, 1912 in St. Paul, MN. A resident of Tucson since 1965. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Florence 'Jackie'; son, Jack of Park City, UT; grandson, Jason of Scottsdale; brother, George W. of Tucson; niece and nephew. Always ready with a quick smile and a word for all, he will be missed by all who knew him. He will leave this world a better place for having passed thru.
John was a retired naval officer and a Tucson businessman. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S FUNERAL HOME and The Memorial Society of Southern Arizona.
DEVEREAUX, Velma C., 88, of Tucson, passed away April 30, 1998. Survived by husband, Charles Devereaux, Sr., of Tucson; children, Ardella (Lawrence) Melton, Tucson, Charles (Johnnie) Devereaux, Jr., of CA, Stanley Devereaux, of Phoenix; sisters, Beulah Greer, of NM, Jesse Johnson, Jewel Watson, Doris Dearing, all of IL and Elray Starks, of CN; brother, Bill Johnson, of IL; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 210 E. Lester, with Rev. D.B. Schrock officiating. Visitation Friday, May 8, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave.
FESSENDEN, Vivian Pearl, 76, longtime resident of Tucson died May 4, 1998. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
LIVINGSTON, Alice Jean, 70, passed away May 5, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Harold B. Livingston, of Tucson; children, Teri A. (Erik) Powell, of Sonoita and Jeffrey C. Livingston, of Tucson; grandchildren, Jesse E. Powell, Kirsten A. Powell and Dylan H. Powell, all of Sonoita and brothers, Edward (Ellie) West, Robert (Rita) West and Gale (Barbara) West, all of Phoenix. Memorial Service will be Friday, May 8, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, 445 E. Speedway. Pastors Bill Parr and Ron Hart officiating. Private burial will be in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sonoita Bible Church/Ethnodev, PO Box 305, Sonoita, AZ 85637 in the name of Alice Jean Livingston.
LOW, Sunny Lee, 66, passed away in Berkeley, CA April 27, 1998. Survived by wife, Mabel C. of Richmond, CA; son, Douglas (Lorrie) of Orinda, CA; daughter, Deborah (Jack) Schram of Richmond, CA; brothers, Loy and John, both of Tucson, Joe of Richmond, CA; sisters, Sui Kum Chan of Hong Kong, Mary Wong of Tucson, and Somei Tong, Alhambra, CA; grandchildren, Brett of Orinda, CA and Griffin Schram, Richmond, CA. A registrar at the University of CA-Berkeley for 30 years. He was a member of the Berkeley Chinese Community Church, the Order of the Golden Bear, founding member of APASA at UC-Berkeley, and a former Scout Master of Troop 1 in Berkeley. A native of Tucson, AZ and a resident of Richmond, CA for 35 years. Memorial services were held in Berkeley.
Michael E. Milligan, age 49, born in Burbank, CA on September 16, 1948. Died from C.M.L. Leukemia, May 3, 1998. His mother, Rowena D. Milligan, preceded him in death. He leaves his loving wife of 28 years, Mayme Milligan of Lake Havasu City, AZ; his father, Leonard E. Milligan of Bedford, MA; five children, Margaret Williams of Tucson, Harvey De La Rosa of Tucson, Kristen Houston of Manchester, New Hampshire, Michael Milligan, Jr., also of Manchester and Nicholas Milligan of Smithfield, Rhode Island; five grandsons, one granddaughter and six brothers. Michael will be remembered by all who knew him as a firm but loving and devoted husband and father. His children not only loved, but respected and looked up to him. His wisdom will live on in them and be a part of their lives and their children's lives forever. Michael worked in the communications industry as a splice service tech for 28 years and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mike enjoyed his time bowling, camping but most of all he loved coaching for the Derry New Hampshire Little League for almost 10 years. Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on May 7, 1998 at Adair Funeral Home, Dodge Chapel. Burial will be in Lake Havasu City, Arizona on Friday. The family would like to especially thank Dana Farber Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 in Mike's name. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
MOORE, Bertha Dolores, 80, died on Saturday, May 2, 1998. She is survived by two sons, Donald E. Weaver of Magnolia, TX and Larry E. Moore of Streetsboro, OH, two daughters, Patty L. Erwin of Las Vegas, NV and Shirley J. Jones of Marana, AZ. Mrs. Moore is also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1998, at the Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SCRIBER, Scott Irving, of Marana died May 6, 1998. Survived by wife, Debra Scriber of Marana; father, LeRoy Scriber of SC; mother, Kay Johnson, of Marana; grandmothers, Thelma Weldon of Bronson, MI, Helen Carroll of Port Huron, MI; children, Melissa Benedict, of Grand Rapids, MI, David Arnett, of Bronson, MI, Duane Long and Melissa Long, both of Tucson; grandsons, Corey Long; sister, Pamela Bowne, of Muskegon, MI; two nieces, two nephews. Graveside Service Friday 1:00 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call 9:00 a.m. until service time. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
Lorry Jane Sperduti, born in Waterbury, CT and departed this life May 5, 1998. She will be missed and loved by her family. Survived by parents, Mary Alice and Spud; brother, Armand (Nancy), sister, Donell Mossberg and children; grandparents, Eleanor and Joe Sperduti. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 8, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME. We Love You Lorry.
THOMPSON, Gerald E., 50, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 2, 1998 at his residence. He grew up in Tucson, AZ. graduating from Tucson High School in 1965. Dr. Thompson attended the University of Arizona where he received a Bachelors Degree in 1969, a Masters Degree in History in 1972 and his doctorate in 1978. Prior to 1978 he served on the facilities of Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. In 1978 Dr. Thompson joined the History Department of the University of Toledo and remained until his death. He authored the following books, Edward E. Beal and The American West, and The Army and the Navajo. He was the editor of The Historian A Journal of History and Assistant Editor of Arizona and The West, these are quarterly journals. Dr. Thompson was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Society of California Pioneers, the Arizona Historical Association and many others. He also served in the Arizona Army National Guard from 1969 through 1975. Dr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Margaret; sisters, Eleanor Welton and Marilyn Mowbray; sister-in-law, Kathryn Kohler and her children, Michelle and Jan DeGon; nieces, Kathy Kaperman, Melinda Chitwood and Wendy Hendry and nephews, Frank Enfinger, Kenneth and Gilbert Mowbray. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, Ohio on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family are invited to attend Graveside Services at East Lawn Cemetery in Tucson, AZ on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Lend A Paw Feline Shelter, 38 Hillwyck Dr., Toledo, OH 43615 or the Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship Fund c/o University of Toledo History Department, 2801 West Bancroft St. Toledo, OH 43606.
WALLS, Margaret Alice 'Peg', 72, died May 5, 1998. Sister of Rev. Milton (Diana) Walls of Michigan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call 3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 1998 at Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations to Free Willy Foundation, Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 S.E. Ferryship Rd., Newport, Oregon 97365 or the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85743.
WYMAN, Amelia C., 98, died unexpectedly at her residence on May 4, 1998. Mrs. Wyman was born on April 14, 1900 in New Haven, CT. She came to Tucson from CT 11 years ago. Mrs. Wyman had always been an active member of her church. Since moving, she had been an active member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God here in Tucson. her husband of 39 years, Louis, passed away in 1962. Mrs. Wyman is survived by her sons, Arthur W. (Nell) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Nelson E. of Tucson, and Lawrence E. (Ginger) Wyman of Hampton Falls, NH; daughter, Marilyn W. Marchant of Tucson; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Adair Funeral Homes Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) on Friday, May 8, 1998 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., where funeral services will take place on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Eastlawn Palms Cemetery.
CAIN, Robert A.D., 77, of Tucson, died May 6, 1998. Born September 5, 1920 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was a retired manager of the Michigan Auto Club and a WWII US Army Veteran. Survived by wife, Phyllis Cain of Tucson; son, Robert A.D. Cain, Jr. of Rochester Hills, MI; daughters, Cathy V.Lyle of Denver, CO, Susan J. Anderson of Casper, WY; brother, Albert B. Cain of Battle Creek, MI; sister, Virginia Wiener of Houston, TX; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
GREENIA, Suzanne Marie, 46, of Tucson, died Sunday, May 3, 1998. She is survived by her husband, James Udlinek; children, Michele Bartholomew, Sean Zumkeller, Erin Zumkeller; mother, Josephine Stevenson; grandchildren, Vanessa Manners, Ryan Manners, Joseph Zumkeller; sisters, Jolene Miller, Kathleen Fritz, Sarah Sepulveda, Lori Cahill and brothers, Michael Stevenson, Gerald Stevenson. At her request there will no services. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
KLELL, Frank Alex, 86, of Tucson, AZ, died May 5, 1998. Son Frank Albert Klell and daughter, Rita Zappone; grandsons, Michael, Martyn and Mark Klell; granddaughter, Michele Zappone and great-grandson, Kevin Klell survive him. Frank worked on production of the Norton Bomb Site before volunteering for service in WWII. He served on the U.S.S. Preston as a chief-petty-officer in the engine room. The ship was involved in many naval operations including Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the occupation of Japan. Frank also served on the U.S.S. Bradford in the Korean War. After military service he worked for 22 years for B.F. Goodrich Tire Company as a Temperature Control Engineer. His love of fishing, sports, landscaping, generosity and wit will be dearly missed. Private services for immediate family will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) and East Lawn Cemetery.
Wesley J. Legan, 65, passed away May 5, 1998. Born May 13, 1932 in Halfway, MO. Survived by wife, Doris; sons, Leroy and Teddy; daughters, Cheryl, Kathy and Della; grandchildren; Jesse, Jessie, Ashley, Mercedes, Jamie and Leonardo. Dad/Grampa – You will be missed so much by us all who love you. Your sense of humor, your smile, your beautiful blue eyes. The rock of our family.
WALKER, Robert Lawson, born August 12, 1918 in South Carolina, died May 2, 1998. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 16, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Philip's in the Hills, River/Campbell.
WHITNEY, Pauline E., 90, died May 7, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BAKER, Edward V., 49, of Tucson, died May 7, 1998. Son of Ralph K.W. Baker; brother of Ralph K.W. Baker II, Theodore R. Baker, Richard L. Baker all of Tucson and David M. Baker of Kingman, AZ. Visitation, Monday, May 11, 1998 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 4:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
BUCK, Bobby B., age 73, died on Thursday, May 7, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Clarine G. Buck of Tucson; one son, Harry Buck of Tucson; one daughter, Carolyn Reinhart (Mark) of Tucson; two stepsons, Aaron Larson of Ohio and Jonathan Larson of Tucson; one brother, Lee Buck of Atlanta, GA and by five grandchildren all of Tucson. Mr. Buck is also survived by his former wife, Sadie Buck of Tucson. A Korean Conflict and World War II Veteran, Mr. Buck had served as a combat Air Crewman aboard the USS Yorktown during World War II. Private Services will be held. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 1001 N. Richey Blvd. 85716 in memory of Mr. Buck. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
