Julian G. Diaz, 87 years old, died June 2, 1998. Was born on June 23, 1910 in Tucson. Survived by wife, Emilia Diaz; two sons, Ray (Mabel), Raul (Irma); three daughters, Mary Carmen Castillo (Miramon), Nellie (Urbina) Fernando, Sarah Mesa (Edward); 17 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Was preceded in death by two daughters, three grandsons. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1910 S. San Antonio Dr.
GONZALES, Carol L., 54, of Catalina, passed away June 09, 1998. Survived by husband, Allan Henken; daughters, Julie Kaplan (Marty) and Deanna Saucerman (Mike); son, Frank Gonzales III (Cheryle); sister, Genevieve Gallop; brothers, Eddie Leon, David Leon (Debi), Richard Hildenbrand and Ernie Leon (Marge). Also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 1998 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Avenue. A Chapel Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Family suggest donations may be made to the Arizona Nature Conservancy directed to the Patagonia/Sonoita Reserve, 300 E. University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Lana M. Ito, 23, of Tucson, died June 8, 1998 with her son, Roman Anthony Romero, age 3. They were preceded in death by Lana's grandmother, Laura Antone. They are survived by Lana's parents, Owen T. and Rose Antone Ito; sister, Laura and brother, Darrell. Also surviving are Lana's maternal grandfather, Abscencio Antone; paternal grandparents, Shunpei Ito and Yoshiko Kuniyoshi and Roman's father, John Romero. The celebration of their lives will begin 5:00 p.m. Friday at The Service Center at Mission San Xavier del Bac. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 7:00 a.m. Saturday at Mission San Xavier del Bac. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Services are being conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 25454 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341). Special thanks to Parents of Murdered Children and the Pima County Attorney's Victim Compensation Fund for their thoughtful assistance.
June A. Jorgensen, 64, of Tillamook, OR, formerly of Tucson, died June 10, 1998. She is survived by her sons, Donald G. (Kathryn) Jorgensen, Jr., Ronald J. (Darlene) Jorgensen, Michael E. (Danielle) Jorgensen, all of Tucson; daughter, Kathleen A. (Steve) Thygersen of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Jana Jorgensen of Tucson, Chris Thygersen, Kevin Thygersen, both of Portland, OR, Michael Jorgensen, Jr., Karah D. Jorgensen, both of Tucson; great-grandson, Charles W. Rawls III; brothers, James Francis McConnell of Tucson, Robert McConnell of Baltimore, MD; sister-in-law, Jeanne McConnell of Tucson; several nieces and nephews including Vicki McConnell of Tucson, Ryan March of Colorado Springs, CO and Shamus McConnell of Tucson. Mrs. Jorgensen was predeceased by her husband, Donald G. Jorgensen, Sr., September, 1997 and a grandson, Charles W. Rawls. After growing up in New York as a devout Yankee fan, June was united in marriage to Donald G. Jorgensen on February 12, 1956. June worked in banking and real estate for many years while raising four children. In 1981 she and her husband moved to Tucson, AZ where she worked at the Alcoholism Council of Tucson on behalf of individuals, families and children affected by alcoholism. In 1991 she co-founded Jorgensen Healthcare Associates and the Kachina Center for Addiction Recovery. She was also a writer, and co-authored two books for children of alcoholics. Her greatest gifts were the strength and love she shared with all her family, and the love she shared with countless friends throughout the country. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Cyril's Church (Pima and Swan) in Tucson on Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. A Graveside Service will be held at the Bay City I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Tillamook, Oregon on Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. Local arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Jorgensen Memorial Fund for Alcoholism and Family Recovery, 1239 E. Prince Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719.
Jeraldine Poje Kalil, age 76, born July 25, 1921, died June 11, 1998. Survived by son, Dragutin (Peggy) Poje II, and daughter, Bojana (Carlos) Aleman; grandchildren, Jeren and Adriana Poje and Flaviano, Esteban and Paulo Alzaga. Preceded in death by husband, Fred Kalil in 1993. Also survived by stepchildren, Frank Kalil, George Kalil, Gloria (Thomas) Zlaket, Betty (Michael) Knott, all of Tucson, John (Kim) Kalil of Phoenix, Barbara (Louis) McDermott of California and Freddie (Terry) Schuten of Minnesota; 23 step-grandchildren and 15 step great-grandchildren also survive. Jere, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was Past President of the Sustaining Board of the Newman Catholic Student Center, and a member of the American Lebanese Syrian Club. She was actively involved with Salpointe Catholic High School for many years, the Soroptomist Club and participated in many civic and community activities. She was an interior decorator and formerly owned Jeraldine's Interiors. She graduated from Tucson High School and attended the University of Arizona. Jere had a warm and outgoing personality, with a smile and kind word for everyone. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday, June 13 at 12:30 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, at Lee and Campbell. Inurnment will follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carmelite Chapel at Salpointe Catholic High School, or the Sustaining Board of the Newman Catholic Student Center. Arrangements by Bring's Memorial Chapel.
LAND, Lucille Janet Bachrach, born June 28, 1916 to Sidney and Theresa Bachrach in Baltimore, MD, died June 10, 1998. She married Sydney Daniel Land February 19, 1939 (died 1989). Graduate of Forest Park High School in Baltimore. Formally a member of Oheb Shalom Sisterhood and an active member of True Sisters. Many volunteer hours were spent at Elementary School #64, at Happy Hills Children's Hospital, Baltimore Museum of Art, and as a Cub Scout leader and neighborhood solicitor for numerous charities. After retiring with her husband to Tucson, Arizona she was a hostess at her son's restaurant, Terra Nova Restaurant & Bakers (formally the Good Earth), a volunteer at the El Dorado Hospital gift shop, the Arthritis Foundation of Tucson and the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America. She enjoyed knitting, reading, travel and the arts. Survived by a son, Norman R. Land of Tucson; a daughter, Susan L. Rovin and son-in-law, Harry Rovin of Frederick, MD; one grandson, Rory Todd Rovin of Rockville; and one granddaughter, Wendy L. Rovin of Frederick; a brother, Louis Bachrach and sister-in-law, Lee Bachrach of Winchester, VA and special cousins, Dorothy Canter, Ellen and John Clark, Susan and Alan Rosen of Baltimore, Edward Land of CA., and Barbara and John Taylor of British Columbia. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation or a charity of your choice.Services will be on Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick, MD. A memorial celebration will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 4042 Pontatoc Rd., Tucson, AZ (1/4 mile north of River Road). The celebration is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and the memorial will be at 6:00 p.m.
June Elizabeth Fox Schiro entered the world on June 14, 1914 and found her final peace on May 7, 1998. She was buried in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the mother of Caren Ann Schiro and John 'Jack' Michael Schiro and the very special aunt of Mary Anne Claude Lane of Raleigh, NC; great-granddaughter of Fabian Louis Harris who served in the 9th Infantry of Virginia during the war between the States. Daughter of Junious Fox and Anna Laura Gilliam, she was raised in Franklin, Virginia, by her Aunt Claire Everett Gilliam Simpson and later by aunt and uncle Helen and Edward Franklin Gilliam. The absence of her immediate family during her youth created a challenge for her later in life. She attended Franklin High School and was a member of the Methodist Church. June was active in sports and had six other best friends with whom she did everything. Some of her fondest memories included the four years at Duke becoming a registered nurse with a full B.S. degree. At Duke she met Dr. Harold Saul Schiro who had graduated cum laude from John Hopkins. They married on November 4, 1935 and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1936 where June's husband entered into the practice of medicine with Julian Benjamin. Later she converted to Judiasm. During World War II she lived with family in Franklin, Virginia and her husband's family in Banoor, Maine. June worked for a while as a registered nurse in Cincinnati in addition to raising her two children Jack Schiro and Caren Schiro. She was a member of the Losantiville Country Club and an avid golfer. She was a member of the Issac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati. Her other interests were bridge, the arts and traveling. She had a small antique business and was an active collector. She loved entertaining and having large parties. Cooking was one of her fortes and welcomed all including a dog who once came in at Passover instead of 'Elizjah'. In the mid 1970's she moved to Tucson where she lived and became a friend of Bill Wilson's. June returned to Cincinnati to be near and care for her husband after a massive stroke. She moved back to Tucson in 1992 and resided at The Forum. As a pet lover she adored her cat Tippy and daughter's dog Pumpkin until the end. Most Sundays she enjoyed brunch at the Egg Connection, where the 'Southern Belle' filled up with cornbread and grits and a ride around Tucson with son Jack. A reception in her honor will be held at the Forum Saturday, June 13, 1998 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. A memorial Service and celebration of her life will be at the Egg Connection Sunday, June 14, (her birthday), 1998 starting at 3:00 p.m. Donations to The Haven, 1107 E. Adelaide Dr. Tucson, 19 or the Hermitage 'No-Kill' Cat Shelter' 571-7839.
BOND, Clarence Oliver, born October 26, 1939, died June 12, 1998. A great cowboy rides into the sunset, following a valiant and arduous five year battle against prostate cancer, fought side by side with his wife, Sharon. Clarence has passed on to be with his beloved mother, Naomi and his father, Rex who precede him in death. Clarence, although a humble man, was one of those larger than life figures who fought the good fight and outlived the prognosis of his doctors by almost three years so that he might spend as much time as possible with his family and friends. It is said that all men die, but not all men truly live. Clarence is a man who truly lived! After devoting five years of his life to public service with the Albuquerque Police Department, he moved his talent and determination into the business world eventually helping to found Hacienda Home Centers, one of New Mexico's most popular home improvement chains. Shortly after retiring in his late 40's he became restless along with his son, Kirby and other family members began a quest to build some of the most popular niteclubs in the southwest which eventually grew to include Midnight Rodeo, Gotham and Zippers in New Mexico; The Wild Wild West, Isla Tiburon, Boardwalk, Diamond Jims, New West and Gotham in Arizona and Rockin Rodeo in California. Clarence is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sharon; his eternally grateful children, Kirby, Ross, Wade, Jessica and Kristin; his brothers, Wayne, Ronnie, Mike and sister, Judith. He leaves behind two adoring grandchildren, Hunter and Shelby who thought that the earth revolved around him and will miss him more than words can convey. Also, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and admirers. As per Clarence's request, there will be no formal services. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. A memorial concert in his honor will take place at the New West on November 27, 1998. Donations can be made for prostate cancer research to Healing Touch Oncology, 4676 Admiralty Way #101, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Vaya Con Dios Clarence. We Love You!
BROTHERS, John Wallace, 74, of Tucson, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 1998. 'Jack' moved to Tucson in 1958, bringing his wife and family from Ypsilanti, Michigan. He continued his career as a postal carrier and retired in 1978 after 31 years. Prior to this, he was a medic in the army in WWII. He was an active member of the VFW, Post 10188 and the American Legion, Post 0073. He is survived by daughter, Victoria (Grant) Albright of CT; son, Matthew of Tucson; daughter, Theresa (Louis) Novoa of CA; brothers, Donald (Virginia), Joseph (Janet) and George (Joyce), all of Michigan; sisters, Catherine Lavario of FL, Virginia Leverett, Audree (Jack) Binswanger and Shirley Klucka, all of Michigan; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous friends. Welcomed into Heaven by wife, Josephine; son, John F. and brother, Richard. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801E. Grant Road. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 1998 at EASTLAWN PALMS CHAPEL. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery with military honors. Friends and relatives will then gather at the VFW Post 10188, 345 East Roger Road, hosted by the VFW Women's Auxiliary. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Road, Tucson.
DAYHUFF, Eugene Harrison, 81, died June 10, 1998. Husband of Audrey Dayhuff; father of William E. Dayhuff and Robert H.(Deanna) Dayhuff; grandfather of Catherine and Jason; great-grandfather of Jacqueline M. Berger; stepfather of Jerry, Brenda, Barbara, Chuck, Kenneth and Judy; brother of Lola, Mildred, Virginia, Victor and George Dayhuff. Funeral Service, 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Pastor John Witkop officiating. Interment in Berrien Center, Michigan. Donations in Eugene's memory may be made to Carondelet Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 13170, Tucson, AZ 85732. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Eleanor Charlotte Fulton, age 86, born June 23, 1911 in Butler, PA, passed away June 9, 1998 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. She will be deeply missed by her son, William L. Fulton and his wife, Chloe A. Fulton of Tucson, AZ and her adult grandchildren (and their spouses), Jeffrey D. Fulton (and Christina) of Tucson, AZ. and Anne F. Powell (and Charlie) of Yuma, AZ; and her adult step grandchildren, Tyra L. Cox (and Norman) of Chandler, AZ and Ashley A. Jaten (and Ryan) of Washington Terrace, UT. and great-grandchildren, Robin and Heather of Tucson and Brantley and Chloe Elizabeth of Chandler, AZ. She also leaves behind her sweetheart and dearest friend, Leo DeCota. Memorial Services will be held at the Fairmount Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday, June 13, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment of her remains will be in the town of her birth, Butler, PA with those of her late husband, John R. Fulton who passed away in 1975. Eleanor requested that in place of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
GENT, Mary Evelyn (O'Toole), died May 28, 1998 in Tucson. She was born in Jerseyville, Ill. on September 18, 1909 and was raised in Alton, Ill. where she married Melvin Gent in 1937. The Gents moved to Arizona in 1956, then to Jacksonville, Fla.in 1960, where they owned and operated a gift shop until their retirement. Mr. Gent died in 1980 and Mrs. Gent moved to Tucson the following year to live with her sister, Margaret Beiser. Mrs. Gent was active in the Catholic church, including Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Tucson where she was a member of the Marian Guild. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic Auxiliary. Mrs. Gent is survived by her sisters, Margaret Beiser of Tucson and Helen Maley of Poland, Ohio; six nieces, four nephews and many grandnieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Mrs. Gent will be interred with her husband in Jacksonville, FL. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
HARRELL, Gehoyce, 86, of Tucson, died June 7, 1998. Services and burial will be in Arkansas. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
HUTTON, Elmer L., 89, of Tucson, died June 10, 1998. Preceded in death by wife, Joy. Survived by daughters, Charis (James) Baughman, Linda (Tom) Marcinko and Cynthia (Arthur) Turnbull; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Verne Hutton and Luther Hutton; sisters, Jane Andrews and Midge Hahn. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
DIEKMANN, Gregory L., 74, of Tucson, died June 9, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Survivors include his 'Precious June' Rapp, his brothers, Robert, Earl, Elmer and Lambert, and his sister, Gwendolym, plus many loving relatives and friends. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, June 16, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery with Military Honors by Davis Monthan Air Force Base.
JOYNER, Eva, Tucson resident over 30 years, born September 26, 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away in Tucson on June 11, 1998 to join her Heavenly Father in eternal rest from a life filled with loving, unselfish devotion and care for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Violet Bambauer and Julianne Ameling; sons, Bill (Beverly) Little and Joseph (Janet) Little and her 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren. Her Spirit will live on in the memories of her children, grandchildren and generations to come. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NELSON, Ruth Ellen (Ammeson), born July 6, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away June 12, 1998. Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Leroy; son, Darryl (Donna) of Las Cruces, N.M.; daughter, Ginger Edwards of Tucson; brother, Evan Ammeson of Tower Lake, Illinois; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Ruth is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. She retired from Sears in 1976. Ruth was Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #902 in Rock Falls, Illinois. She enjoyed bowling and her family and friends. Graveside Services, 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 1998 at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Sunday, June 14 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made to the Alzheimer Association.
NEWBERRY, Lorraine, 71, of Tucson, died June 10, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Paul; children, Francine Turner, Cathy Watson and Nancy O'Leary; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren also survive. A Mass will be at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. on Saturday, June 13, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
RAY, Margaret Faye, 74, of Tucson, died June 11, 1998. Survivors include her daughter, Jeanette Ferguson; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan, on September 14, 1997. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Sunday, June 14, 1998 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Monday, June 15, 1998 at noon, with Rev. John Hoelter officiating.
TAYLOR, Helen Willet, born November 1, 1905 in St. Louis, Illinois and went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Taylor. Helen is survived by her nieces, Frances W. Haughy of Champagne, Illinois and Jean W. Brick of Peoria, Illinois and her close friend and companion, Ernie Chilton for 20 years. She had many friends in Illinois and Tucson who will miss her. Helen moved to Tucson Estates about 1975. Helen will be laid to rest with her husband, Earl at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Human Society of Tucson in her memory. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
TINDLE, Sharon Lynn, 42, of Tucson, passed away June 10, 1998. She is survived by her husband, James L. Tindle; sons, Patrick James Tindle, David Martin Tindle; daughter, Lynette Renee Tindle, all of Tucson; parents, John Warren and Ardella (Sagar) Shaub of Phoenix; four sisters, two brothers and their extended families. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 7702 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, with Rev. Tom Lineweaver officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested in the name of Sharon Lynn Tindle to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745.
