BURTON, Ronald F., 82, passed away July 18, 1998. Ron worked as a chemist in the mining industry until his retirement in 1978. His work took him all over the world, from Cypress to Peru and places in between. Ron was a humble, family man whose gentle spirit guided and inspired those who knew him. He was happiest outdoors, surrounded by the majesty of nature, pursuing his lifelong passions of rock hounding, flyfishing and gold panning. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley; sons, Dick (Jill), Don, Doug (Andrea); daughter, Connie (Pete) Sheehey; grandchildren, Peter, Eileen, Christopher, Inga, Andrea, Todd, Mariko, Laurel, Glynis, Ian and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. July 23, 1998 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation may send it to the National Wildlife Federation, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22184.
CASPER, Veronica C., 78, of Tucson, died July 17, 1998. She is survived by her brother, Joseph A. Weisnewski and sister, Elizabeth Kendzora; niece, Deborah Stodghill and nephew, Frank S. Kendzora and five grand nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at Heather Mortuary, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Division, Inc., 1636 N. Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary.
DEMPSEY, Maude Natalie, age 59, of Hayden, Idaho, died Saturday, July 18, 1998 at Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d'Alene. She was born August 27, 1938 in Rochester, New Hampshire to Kenneth R. and Ruby (Howard) Hines. After her graduation from high school in Rochester, Maude first worked as a legal secretary in Washington, DC. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona then Tucson where she worked for Tucson Medical Center as a surgical technician for over 10 years. She married Wally Dempsey in 1977 and relocated to Camarillo, California until moving to Coeur d'Alene in 1989. She enjoyed traveling, beadwork, reading and American Indian history and cultures. Survivors include sons, Scott Dempsey of Auburn, CA, Butch Dempsey of Vail, AZ; daughters, Kimberly Farnsworth of Phoenix, AZ, Madeline Linahan of Spirit Lake, ID; brother, Donald Nason of San Pablo, CA; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Irving Dempsey on June 6, 1992. A Memorial Service will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 1998 at Hayden Lake Friends Church. The family prefers memorials to American Cancer Society, c/o Nancy Flagan, 3250 Armstrong Court, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 or Hospice of North Idaho, 280 West Prairie Avenue, Coeur d'Alene 83815. Arrangements by Yates Funeral Homes, (208) 664-3151, Coeur d'Alene, ID.
DOBRY, Anne, 84, of Tucson, died July 19, 1998. Mother of Robert (Elsie) Dobry of Indiana and Elaine (Joe) Mroz of Sierra Vista, AZ; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister of Julie G. Miller of Tucson, AZ. Funeral Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at Sacred Heart Church with burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, July 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
Alfred F. Ernsting, age 88, passed away Sunday, July 19, 1998. Born in Craig, Missouri. Manager of the Whistle Vess Bottling Company in Kansas City, MO. Retired in Tucson for over 30 years. Survived by his beloved wife, Norma J. Ernsting; son, Norman Ernsting of NY and Jonathan Ernsting of Athens, Tenn.; grandsons, Richard Ernsting, Jason Ernsting; granddaughter, Donna Sharp. Special thanks to the staff members at La Casita I for providing care to Al, his last few years. No services will be held. May he rest in peace.
GARCIA, Jose, 88, of Tucson, died July 16, 1998. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
HANSEN, Peter A., age 77, born September 11, 1922, Savanna, Illinois, passed away July 17, 1998. Survived by wife of 59 years, Margaret (Gravel) Hansen; children, Robert Hansen (Barbara), San Jose, CA, Louise Meinhardt (James), Tucson, Arizona, Jean Page (George), San Antonio, Texas, JoDee Brochu (David), Tucson, Arizona, Lisa Mejia (Marty), Tucson, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Winn Hansen, Savanna, Illinois. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 428 for 45 years. No services will be held. Donations may be made to the Lung Association.
He's gone fishing in the Big Lake in the sky.
KENNEDY, June Estelle Rae, 64, died July 19, 1998. Survived by her husband, James L. Kennedy; son, Richard Elliott Jr; daughters, Catherine (James) Fuller, Edith (Phil) Bunker, Theresa (Mike) Rios, Angie Gutierrez and Eileen (Adam) Elliott; stepchildren, Jim Kennedy, Linda (Richard) Johnson and Caroline Karrol; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Louise (George) Paxton and Dorothy (George) Thompson. Preceded in death by daughter, Janet Elliott and Jacqueline McMillen and twin sister, Joanne Barnes. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MAGALETTI, Maria DeStefano, 97, died July 19, 1998. Mother of Mary F. Iles and Elia (Josephine) Magaletti. Grandmother of seven grandchildren and great-grandmother of 17 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by daughter, Isabella Musella. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NEWMAN, Charlotte Miller, age 50, of Tucson, passed away July 17, 1998. She is survived by her beloved children, Patricia M. Spencer, Anthony S. Perkins, and John R. Perkins; grandchildren, Natasha N. Spencer and La Velle W. Atkins; mother, Lydia A.Miller; brother, Willie La Salle; sister, Alice W. Miller-Liddell; and numerous family members. Mass of Christian burial will be 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 1998 at St. Pius Catholic Church. Visitations will be Wednesday, July 22, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd, with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
David F. Senneff, age 84, passed into the loving arms of God, July 18, 1998. He was a 25 year resident of Tucson, coming here after retirement as a quality control consultant for John Deere & Co. Moline, ILL. He was an articulate man with a keen sense of humor, and was a craftsman and artisan of many talents. He leaves a loving and caring family, his wife, Jeanne of 60 1/2 years; a devoted daughter, Dana (Ray); two grandsons, Brian (Cari) of California and Mark of Tucson will miss him dearly. He also enjoyed two great-grandsons, Mark and David, his namesake, of California. Sister-in-law, Phyllis and three nephews of Illinois, and one niece of Denver, Colorado also remain. He is predeceased by his parents, Freece and Mila. Dave joins his brother, Hugh who passed before him on June 6, 1998. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). on Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.
George R. Vaughn died June 5, 1998. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of 22 years, Bunny. His 'little buddies, ' Sadie and Tillie; his daughter, Maggie Neckols (Arlan) and granddaughter, Peggy, Valley Springs, CA; his niece, Dana Vaughn-Gehring and her husband, Steve, Omaha, NE; sisters-in-law, Janice Hopkins, Tucson, Patsy Grant (Ron), Thousand Oaks, CA; and many nieces, nephews and friends. George was born in Greeley, CO September 21, 1924. He lived there until his late teens. His studies at Stanford University were interrupted by World War II, where he served in the US Army in the South Pacific. After the war he continued his education and settled in the San Francisco Bay area. At George's request he was cremated and no funeral was held. His ashes will be scattered in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A memorial celebration will be held July 25. If you care to attend contact Mrs. Vaughn.
Loved by many, Respected by all. We miss you George.
ADAMS, Gloria Jean, 55, of Tucson, died July 19, 1998, following a five month battle with cancer. Gloria is survived by her husband, Norman Wayne Adams; her two children, Kimberly and Shawn; her brother, Gary Graham, as well as numerous family and friends. Gloria was born in Tucson to Oral 'Bill' Vernon and Muriel Maxine Graham. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Orlean Graham.Gloria was the first jury commissioner in Pima County. She was a very active member of her church group as well as the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Viewing will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, 5401 S. Park Avenue at 6:30 p.m. July 22, 1998. Prior to the viewing there will bea Beta Sigma Phi Memorial Ceremony beginning at 6:00. Funeral Service to be held at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon at 9:00 in the morning, Thursday, July 23, 1998. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, AZ Kidney Foundation or Christ Community Church. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
AROS, Frank R., 76, of Tucson, passed away July 20, 1998. Preceded in death by mother, Guadalupe Aros. Survived by wife, Helen C. Aros of 53 years; daughters, Sharon Aros Fernandez (Jose) of El Paso, Texas, Norma C. Aros and Celina Aros Borquez (Frankie) of Tucson; son, Ensign Daniel A. Aros (U.S. Navy); sisters, Cora Otero, Consuelo Almada (Gilbert), Eva Romo (Manuel), and Mercy Aros; brothers, Concepcion 'Chato', Arturo (Emma), Victor (Yolanda) and Pete Aros. Also survived by five grandchildren, Michael and Melissa Fernandez of El Paso, Texas, Alexa Gutierrez, Diane Gutierrez and Daniel Aros Jr. of Tucson. Mr. Aros served in WorldWar II, U.S. Army 707 Airborne Division, discharged with the rank of Corporal. He was a member of IBEW Local Union 570, retiring in 1981 with 38 1/2 years of service. He received an award and pin for 50 years membership with IBEW. Frank was a lifetime member of the Latin American Social Club Inc. He was a member of the Father's Club and of the American Legion-Post 68. He also served as a volunteer with the Southwest Community Center. Special thanks to the staff of Carondelet St. Mary's, Holy Family Center and Hospice Unit. Donations may be made to St. Augustine's Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, July 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CAMERON, Helen I., 89, passed away July 20, 1998 in Tucson. Survived by one son, George B. Cameron of Tucson; two daughters, Claire Norsworthy of Walla Walla, WA. and Virginia Marshall of Poolesville, MD; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Clair Cameron and one granddaughter, Margaret Anne Norsworthy. Helen was a 59 year member of Olivet Chapter #3 OES in Lander, WY and proud of that. Family suggest donations to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Tucson, AZ 85745 or Tucson Assoc. for The Blind and Visually Impaired, 3767 E. Grant, Tucson, AZ 85710. Services for Helen will be private and burial will be in TMP East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ETHINGTON, Myrtle D. 'Myrt', 72, passed away on July 18, 1998. Myrtle was a longtime member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and a devoted wife and mother. She was also a lifetime member of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, and one of her greatest joys was sharing her plants and cacti with others. Those who knew her will especially miss her easy and friendly manner. Myrtle is survived by her husband, Bernard Ethington; her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Judy Ethington; her mother, Irma Finke; and her sister and brother-in- law, Melva and Carl Nagel. A Memorial Fund has been set up in her name at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave. 85719 – Phone 623-6633.
MARQUEZ, Toribio Ray, 70, of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 1998. Toribio is survived by his wife, Lola of 12 years; their children's mother, Ermalinda; daughters, Maria Patricia (Robert) Taylor and Victoria Ramirez-Marquez; sons, John Steven (Pamela), Michael Ray (Dorothy), Robert Lewis (Barbara), Mark Anthony and Jeffery Stewart Marquez (James Douglas); grandchildren, Angelica, Alexandria, Frank Jr., Adriana, Jennifer, John Jr., Michael Jr., Joseph, Robert II and Leanne. Mr. Marquez was a retired copper miner for over 50 years. Visitation for family and friends, Thursday, July 23 at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Avenue from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1998 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 6665 S. San Fernando Road. Burial will be in Silver City, New Mexico. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
ORTEGA, Eva, was born to Trinidad and Esther Ramirez on April 2, 1919. She passed away having lived a long full life as a wife, mother, missionary and social worker. Sheis survived by her sons, Jaime, Dennis and David Ortega. She loved people and the Lord and will be missed by members of the community. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Esteven 'Joey' Parra, 14 years old, Born September 28, 1983, passed away July 20, 1998. Survived by parents, Rocky and Lorraine Parra; brothers, Jason, Joshua and sister, Lisa; foster parents, Stanley and Cheryl Richards and foster brother, Fernando Molina; foster grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker; Godmother, Nora Cuestas; grandparents, Nellie Moreno, Frances Soza and Francisco Parra; great-grandparents, Joe and Aurelia Tera and Dolores Moreno, also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Joey is a former student of the CP Foundation Preschool, Lynn/Urquides and Howenstine High School. Joey underwent many struggles throughout his life but the thing we remember most about him was his strong will to live, his beautiful smile and the love and happiness he brought to all of our lives. The family would like to thank all of the friends, doctors and caregivers he's had through the years, you all made his life better. Thank you to the Richards family who gave so much to him during his last year. Special thanks to his longtime friend, Burris Duncan for all the years of special care and love he gave to Joey and his family. Joey was a special young man and we'll miss you. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1998 at Santa Cruz Church, 22nd & 6th Ave. Friends may visit at the church Thursday, July 23, 1998 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
RABINOWITZ, Harold, a fifty-year resident of Tucson and a 22-year veteran of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, died Monday evening, July 20, 1998. The cause of death at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospice was congestive heart failure. He was 83. Harold Rabinowitz moved to Tucson shortly after World War II and soon began work scavenging spare parts for old aircraft – first for two private aircraft companies, then at Davis Monthan Field. As Davis-Monthan grew from a small World War II airfield to one of the largest Air Force installations in the world, Harold's job moved him from the meager wooden shack in which he started, to aircraft hangars and office buildings across the sprawling base. He would have roughly the same job for nearly twenty-two years. Born Harry Rabinowitz on the Lower East Side of New York in 1914, young Harry worked and played in his father's candy store in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn until the family moved to Southern California in 1928. As 'Harold' finished school in Los Angeles, his parents, Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Russia and Romania, owned a series of small markets and fruit stands there and in the Pomona/Ontario area. Beginning with a dairy farm in El Monte, Harold worked alongside his parents and his younger brother, Bill in each of the family's businesses. Harold eventually owned his own market and butcher shop. Drafted into the Army during World War II, Harold saw action in Germany as a gunnery man and also served as a mess cook and meat cutter, rising to the rank of Sergeant. Around 1948, after the war and following an honorable discharge from the military, Harold came to Tucson to nurse a disability the Army said he contracted during his service. Like so many others of his generation, he moved to Tucson because of its climate. In Tucson, Harold attended the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill of Rights and worked a number of jobs including several at Grand Central Aircraft and Hughes Aircraft companies and at the U.S. Post Office. In 1952, Harold accepted a civilian position at Davis-Monthan procuring replacement parts for military aircraft. A good looking, muscular man with a thin mustache reminiscent of Clark Gable, Harold was active in the ‘fifties in the local Young People's Hebrew Association. He joined the Conservative movement synagogue, Congregation Anshei Israel, where he met and courted the popular Dorothy Levine. They married on her 34th birthday in 1955 and had a son. Several years earlier, Harold purchased a red brick house under construction in the Sam Hughes neighborhood, then just blocks from Tucson's eastern-most city limits. In the early ‘seventies, Harold transformed a decades-old sideline of selling new cars on commission for several out-of-town dealers and of fixing up used cars for resale – into a fledgling dealership of his own. It was called Harold's Auto Sales, on East Speedway. 'If Harold hasn't got it, you are better off without it, ' he had long joked on his business cards. In 1975, after the Veteran's Administration reevaluated his service-related disability and determined it to be 100%, Harold retired from D-M and from the car business. His family moved to the Catalina foothills the next year. And not long after his wife 'Dottye' died in 1985, Harold moved one final time to the Broadway Proper retirement community, where he lived for the last ten years. Harold was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the Disabled American Veterans and the Jewish War Veterans. He had, for some time, been a member of the American Legion Post 7, B.P.O. Elks Lodge 385 and other fraternal and Jewish organizations. Harold Rabinowitz is survived by his brother William of Murietta, California and his son Steve of Washington, DC. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cong. Anshei Israel section of Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cong. Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth Street, 85710, to the VA Volunteer Service, VAMC, 3601 S. Sixth Ave., 85723, or to the Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd., 85715.
WACKERLY, Eric James, 40, died July 18, 1998. Father of Brittany of Idaho; son of Ruby Wackerly of Tucson; brother of Gary (Virginia) Wackerly of Willcox, AZ and Karen Mumford of Tucson; uncle of Brad, Benton, Tim, Kevin, Kellyn and Loreal. Preceded in death by his father Robert and brother, Brad Lee Wackerly. Eric was employed by K-Mart for 17 years. Memorial Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1998 at St.Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
