Vincent N. Zagona
March 17, 1947 – July 19, 1998
Preceded in death by his father, Vincent J. Zagona. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Melissa, Alison and Christina; mother, Thelma Zagona; sisters, LeAnna (Tom) Jordan and Antoinette Sheehey and numerous other loving family members and friends. Vincent was a native of Tucson and until 1995 managed the family business (Vince's Italian Restaurant) with his sister Toni until he retired. Vince graduated from NAU in 1971 with a degree in Psychology. He was with the Flagstaff Police Dept. for seven years before returning to Tucson to take over the family business and AAA Catering. He also officiated at many weddings over the years. Vince was a member of the Saguaro Optimist Club and was at one time president. He was a long time member and past president of the St. Cyril's School Board where he was also involved in church activities as a Eucharistic Minister. Vince will be fondly remembered and missed for his generosity and humorous personality. He was never ending in offering his encouragement with his positive attitude towards his family. Vince is dearly loved and will be missed by all whose life he has touched. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, July 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cyril's Church, Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Vincent N. Zagona Scholarship Fund at St. Cyril's School on Pima Street at North Swan Road or the Hepatitis C Foundation, 1502 Russet Dr., Warminster, PA, 18974; 1-800-324-7305 or 215-672-2606.
BIEGLER, Gladys A., 93, passed away July 21, 1998 in Tucson. Survived by son, John F. (Irene) Biegler of Tucson; four granddaughters; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters. Gladys moved to Arizona in 1971 after her loving husband, Charles, passed away. She is also preceded in death by a great-great-granddaughter, Rachel. Funeral services will be Friday, July 24, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL with Pastor Steve Main officiating. Entombment will be private at All Faiths Memorial Park. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
FRANK, Florence, 79, passed away Saturday, July 18, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Charles Frank of Tucson; daughter, Joy Phelps of Omaha, NE; stepdaughter, Barbara Pusch of CA; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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.
PRATT, Leonard E., 77, of Tucson, died July 19, 1998. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Blythe; daughter, Linda; brother, Robert; grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael; as well as several other relatives and numerous friends. He was a 31 year Veteran of the USAF, during which time he was a P-38 fighter pilot, a prisoner of war who to this day carries six enemy bullets in his body. After retiring he served on the Tucson Crime Commission and as a property manager. Service of Love and Remembrance will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant). Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Ft. Huachuca Cemetery.
SAX, Judith Aach, 92, died July 21, 1998 of heart failure. Survivors include: son, Franklin (Grace) Sax; grandchildren, Stephen, David (Tracy), Robert, Linda (Norman); great grandchild, Samantha Becker. Burial in St. Louis, MO. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday, August 2 at Congregation BetShalom, 3881 E. River Rd., Rabbi Philip Lewkowicz officiating. Contributions to Bet Shalom, Tucson Hebrew Academy or charity of choice.
SNYDER, Christine Sumiko 'Murphy', 65, of Tucson, died July 20, 1998. Beloved wife and best friend of husband, William G.Snyder, for over 38 years; also survived by sisters, Yukiko Chen of Hong Kong, and Misako Akiya; and brothers, Jo and Yo Kubota of Tokyo, Japan. She was small in stature, but big in heart. An avid amateur radio operator with the call sign of KB8VA, she was net control of a weekly Japanese speaking ham operator network. Gayle and Murphy are as one and are true partners in all endeavors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Friends may call Friday, July 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
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.
KASER, Clifford P., of Tucson, formerly of Ohio. Clifford came to Tucson in 1962. He leaves behind his son, Donald R. Kaser of San Diego, CA, Daniel L. Kaser of Ft. Worth, TX; grandchildren, Ruth, Carlos, Donald and Paul from California, also Courtney from Ft. Worth, Texas; and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Frances and Dorothy from Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He belonged to GWRAA-Chapter A, Tucson Retreads Motorcycle Association and was active in the Masonic Order and DeMolays prior to moving to Tucson. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. The Reverend Tom Bernthal officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The American Lung Association. Arrangements by family-owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL.
MAUL, John C., Jr., A Memorial Service for John Conrad Maul, Jr., who died on July 15, 1998 will be held in the Chapel of Adair's Carroon Mortuary, 1191 N. Grand Avenue, Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 2:00 o'clock p.m. to be followed by a reception at the Hilltop Gallery of Nogales.
MONTANO, Eva Alday, born May 21, 1915 in Calavasas, AZ, has passed away into loving arms of Jesus on July 22, 1998 in Azusa, CA. Flowers may be sent to White Funeral Home, 404 E. Ft. Hills Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
OSTERLAND, Gladys Joan, 80, died July 21, 1998. Mother of Linda (Don) Dierking, Shari (Ron) Freudenberger and Jay C. Ladin. Grandmother of Scott and Andrew Freudenberger and David and Jason Dierking. Stepmother of Judy (Ted) Thornton and Bill (Jeanne) Osterland. Step-grandmother of Eric and Katie Thornton. She was preceded in death by her husbands Morton Ladin and Bill Osterland. No services are planned. Donations in Gladys' memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Southern AZ, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MAJESKY, Muriel M., 89, of Tucson, died July 23, 1998. Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Harold; children, Barbara (Charlie) Stough, Sally (Bill) Harris, Harold (Barbara) Majesky; brothers, Gene Van Gemert and Robert Van Gemert; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, the Columbietts, the Arthritis Foundation and a volunteer at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic. A funeral mass will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Interment will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd (1 1/2 blocks N of Grant Rd). A vigil service will start at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Carondelet Hospice 1002 W. St. Mary's 85745 or AZ State Braille and Talking Library 1030 N 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85008.
MULHOLLAND, Margery Ann, 79, of Tucson, died July 22, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Dick; daughter, Patricia Beecroft; son, James Mulholland; two grandchildren, Trevor and McKenna Beecroft. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, July 27, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 1800 S. Kolb Road. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
PRATT, Leonard E., Col USAF (retired). Service of love and remembrance Friday 7:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until that time. INTER-MENT WILL BE AT ARIZONA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY, CAVE CREEK, AZ
WILSON, Merle E., 84, of Tucson, died July 21, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth C. Wilson; daughter, Judith (Bob) Gallerani; grandchildren, Robert, Kelly and Vincent; a great-granddaughter, Isabella Marie; and brother, Darwin. Mr. Wilson had over 25 years of distinguished service in the Air Force retiring as a Lt. Col. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2221 N. Rosemont, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
BERNAL, Rene, age 31, died July 21, 1998. Call ARIZONA MORTUARY for Service information, 624-8685.
HENRY, Nora E., died Friday morning July 14, 1998 at the Forum. She was 77 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Clift Henry in October 1982 and by her son, Lee in September 1995. Nora is survived by her sister, Eva W. (Woodrow) Hutchison of Sacramento, CA; and a niece, Peggy Shima of Encinitas, CA. Nora will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery, alongside her husband and son. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
JOHN C. MAUL, JR. - A Memorial Service for John Conrad Maul, Jr., who died on July 15, 1998 will be held in the Chapel of Adair's Carroon Mortuary, 1191 N. Grand Avenue, Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 2:00 o'clock p.m., to be followed by a reception at the Hilltop Gallery of Nogales.
McQUERRY, Janet M., 65, passed away July 11, 1998 in Denver, CO. Survived by daughter, Patti Ann (Royce) Powell of Aurora, CA; son, Bill (Catheryn) McQuerry of Tucson; five grandchildren, Garet, Todd, Laura, Kyle, and Kieran. She was past president of AAMA and very active with the Children's Miracle Network. She retired from Tucson Medical Center after a 30 year career. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Please call 797-2664 for location. Memorial contributions can be made to the Children's Miracle Network.
PATTERSON, George S. G., 95, of Tucson, died July 19, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife on June 26, 1998: Ruth Warner Patterson. He is survived by niece, Claire Livesey; and nephew, Robert Liley. There will be no Services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
Luciano A. Quezada, born August 5, 1926 in Nogales, Sonora, and a resident of Tucson for 37 years, passed away July 25, 1998. Luciano is survived by his former wife, Angela Quezada; three daughters, Rosario (Kevin) Cowhey, Angela (Ralph) Luna, Claresa (Jim) Quezada; and six sons, Mario (Rosemarie), Luciano III (Lina), Alfredo (Maria), Peter, Daniel (Paula), and Mark (Yolanda) Quezada; also survived by two sisters, Guadalupe Q.Martinez of Nogales, Arizona; and Blanca Rosa Simental of California. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
‘Dad, you have gone on to a better place and we will meet again one day. We love you and miss you dearly.'
Visitation will be held Monday, July 27, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RUITER, Frank Kenneth Ruiter, of Tucson, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 24, 1998 from complications following surgery. Frank grew up in Illinois and became a builder, moving to Tucson 20 years ago. Many beautiful homes in the area are the legacy of his creative talent and expertise. He was founder of Canada Construction Company. In recent years of semi-retirement, Frank enjoyed traveling with his wife, Barbara, to see the natural beauty of the country, and to visit family and friends. He also spent many hours making the desert bloom around their home. Those remaining to miss Frank and carry happy memories of this loving husband, father, and grandfather include: Barbara, his wife of 46 years; their children: Gregg, his children, Victor, Breanna, and Brittany; Wayne (Kathleen), their children, Buffy, Daniel, and Marissa; Randy (Jennifer), their children, Jessa and Megan; Cheryl (Mike) Hopp, their children, Garrett and Lauren); Jana (Keith) Long, their son, Bryce; cousins and best friends, Tom and Nola Brackenbury; special friends, Ron and Barbara Wisner; and many relatives and friends. Frank was the youngest of 12 children born to Frank and Jennie (Buis) Ruiter. Surviving siblings include Corky, Lois, and Ruth. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (at Magee). A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 29, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Frank.
