SEQUIRA, Mildred J., 66, of Tucson, passed away Friday, August 21, 1998. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Marcella; brother, John (Jeannie) Hilton of Toledo, OH. Mildred served in the Air Force during the Korean War and is a member of the American Legion Post #36. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Visitation for family and friends one hour prior to Service. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
SIMMONS, Marilyn E., 70, of Tucson, died August 21, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Billy R. Simmons; daughter, Bobbie (Frank) Bratman; son, Billy B.Simmons; and granddaughters, Kari Ann Simmons and Nicole Bratman. There will be no Service. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
THELEMAN, Amy, 101, of Tucson, died August 17, 1998. Services have not been set at this time. Call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME for information: 327-6341.
Patricia Anne Ellis Touche - Memorial Services will be held forPatricia Anne Ellis Touche at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday (August 26) in St. Pius X Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Kinglsey officiating. She died August 9, 1998 in Spokane, Washington following a brief illness. Patricia Ellis was born April 7, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois and throughout her early life, resided in Rockford, Illinois and Beloit, Wisconsin. She attended Milwaukee Downer and Northwestern University. In 1947, the Ellis family moved to Tucson and Patricia transferred to the University of Arizona where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1948 she was named the Universities Homecoming Queen. While a resident of Tucson, she was very active in many charities and clubs including The Tucson Garden Club and was known as a gracious hostess. In addition she was a talented artist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Milton Ellis, Jr. and Anne Leay Ellis; a sister, Helen and brothers, Charles and John. Survivors include sons, Charles Touche, Phoenix, Steven Touche; daughter, Laura Touche Martin, Deer Park, Washington and her brother, Thomas M. Ellis III, Santa Ana, California. Also seven grandchildren, Elija and Carla Mink, Charles, Patrick, Elizabeth, Ashley and Kristen Touche. Interment will be in Deer Park, Washington.
WOLIANSKY, Barry Stuart, 47, of Tucson, died August 19, 1998. Survived by mother, Florence Woliansky of Tucson; and brother, Eric Woliansky. Graveside Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m. at B'Nai Brith section of Evergreen Cemetery. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341)
WOOD, Robbie Lynn, 43, of Tucson, died August 22, 1998. He is survived by his children, Jake Wood, Daniel Wood, and Crystal Wood, all of Broomfield, CO; his father, Quay E. Wood, Sr.; sisters, Shelley J. (Orlando) Duran, and Shaylene Wood, all of Tucson, Quaylene (Steven) Frasier of Denver, CO; brother, Quay E. Wood III of Tucson; and nephew, Felie Duran of Tucson. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
COLE, John Wilbur, 80, of St. David, AZ, died August 21, 1998. He was born October 12, 1917 in Florence, AZ to William and Vivian Cole. He is survived by wife, Alvina Cole of St. David; three daughters, Gloria Cole of Hurleyville, NY, Judith (Tom) Haymore of St. David, Lanny (Ron) Jones of Dublan, Chich., Mexico; half brother, Donald Cole of Phoenix, AZ; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and twin sisters, Louise Harred and Lucile Martin. Graveside Services will be held August 24, 1998, 7:30 a.m. at St. David Cemetery, St. David, AZ. Arrangements by Richardson's Mortuary, (520) 586-2288.
CROCKERT, James F., 77, a resident of Tucson, died Monday, August 24, 1998. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Claire; son, James (Col. Ret. US Army) and wife, Sheri of McDonough, GA; daughter, Susan and husband, Woody Harter of Tucson; grandchildren, Taylor Harter of Tucson, Kelly Perkins of Greenville, NC, Ashley Kappes of Enid, OK, Jamie T. Crockert of Greenville, NC; four great-grandchildren; sister, Agnes Fleming of FL. Mr. Crockert served in the 11th Armored Div. in WW II and was the Past Commander of American Legion Post 110 in Dumont, NJ. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26 at EASTLAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
GALLEGO, Rudy M., age 69, born April 11, 1929, died August 19, 1998, Santee, CA. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Steve and Tom; six grandchildren; brothers, Ernest (Mary Louise) and Albert (Bertha) Gallego; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Santa Cruz Church on Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 a.m.
HANSEN, George E. 'Bud' age 79, passed away suddenly at his summer home in Pinetop on Saturday, August 22, 1998. He was born and raised in Red Lodge, Montana where he attended school. He served in the CCC camps near Missoula, MT. He then attended the Univ. of Montana before serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.After the war he became a pack and guide outfitter in Cooke City, MT. In 1950 he entered the Real Estate business in Billings, MT. He retired in 1971 and moved to Tucson. His passions were his family and friends, golf, music and horses. He is survived by his wife, Donna Hansen of Tucson and Pinetop; one son, Greg (Amy) Hansen of Tucson; two daughters, Jan (Jack) Korsten of Stanfield and Julie (Gary) McLeod of Tucson and six grandchildren, Erin, Renne, Scott, Kelly, Kimberly and Tyler and his horse 'Bandit'. In lieu of flowers, the family would recommend donations be made to BPO Elks Major Projects, 615 S. Pantano Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held in Tucson at a later date. Owens Mortuary of Pinetop handled arrangements.
HOFFMAN, Philip Darrel, 82, of Vail, AZ went to be with our Lord on August 18, 1998. He was a wonderful person. An unselfish man with a big heart, always a kind word and a beautiful voice. He proudly served his country in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Remount and in Special Services Entertainment Division. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union for 46 years, as well as a Rancher who loved the outdoors and wide open spaces. He will be greatly missed by his wife and partner of 52 years, Madonna and his children, Paul (Sharon) of Michigan, James (Carlene), John (Vickie), Pete (Joyce), Philip, Martha, Phyllis (Gary) Wood, Madonna (Brad) Hupp, Linda (Duane) Scott, Mary (Lonnie) Dull, Esther (Ron) Gamble of Arizona; his 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; his sisters, Betty Andrea, Lucille King and Dottie Yeager; brothers, Joe (Josephine) and Albert of PA. He was preceded in death by sons, Steve and Joe; parents, Minnie and Charles; sisters, Lillian and Mertle; brothers, Ernie and Allen. Memorial Service will be held at Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina, August 29, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer's Assoc, American Cancer Society or St. Mary's Carondelet Hospice.
McCAFFERTY, Doris Elaine, 54, died August 21, 1998. Wife of Jerry McCafferty; mother of Lori A. McCafferty; sister of Janet (Glenn) Peterson and Geraldine Walk; daughter of Frances Christenson. She was preceded in death by son, Greg McCafferty and father Elvin Christenson. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Chaplain Fred McFarland officiating. Donations in Doris' memory may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice, 350 N. Wilmot Rd., T/A 85711 or American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd. T/A 85712. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MOBERG, Mildred J., 80, lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 22, 1998. She was born in Woodbury, Conn. and lived in Massachusetts for 55 years before moving to Tucson 1990. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Russell A. Moberg; daughter, Nancy C. (Richard G.) Harrington of Tucson; son, Russell J. (Jill) Moberg of Austin, Texas; granddaughters, Amy and Tracy Harrington; grandsons, Derek Harrington and Mathew Moberg; sister, Margaret Taylor of Hendersonville, NC and brother, Sherwood Johnson of Washington, Conn. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Rincon Congregational Church Columbarium Garden Fund, 122 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson 85711. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
MUNDT, William Edward, 77, died August 21, 1998. Husband of Helen Mundt; father of Peggy (Allan) Hendry; brother of Mary Mundt, M. Carlene Mundt, Gene Mundt, and Winnie Mielke. William was an Ordained Deacon at Eastside Southern Baptist Church and also Chief Mst. Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force. William was part of the liberation of Paris during WWII and was also a Purple Heart Recipient. Cryptside Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at Our Lady of the Desert Mausoleum. Donations in William's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at Southern Arizona, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, Arizona 85732. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Edward 'Ed' Neidkowski, Sr., 73, passed away August 22, 1998at St. Mary's Hospital. He is survived by his spouse, Elsie; daughter, Marion Neidkowski of Long Island, NY; sons, Edward Jr. (Monica) and Peter, both of Tucson; sister, Agnes Neely of NJ; brother, Richard Neidkowski of GA; six grandchildren also survive. Mr. Neidkowski served in the Marine Corps in WWII in the Pacific. He retired from the New York City Police Department. He was a Captain in the Arizona Rangers. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at St. John's Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 25 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment to follow at TMP East Lawn.
Onie M. Ruth, 79, died August 23, 1998. Mother of Fred (Joan) Ruth and Jerry (Wanda) Ruth; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. David Bostick officiating. Interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BATES, Martha J., 81, of Tucson, died peacefully on August 24, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia J. Bates of Van Nuys, CA; nephew, James McNaught of Rockford, IL; and niece, Sue Dye of Tucson. She was active in the Tucson Women's Club, the Daughters of the American Colonists, and the Mended Hearts. A resident of Tucson for 25 years, she worked as a driver's license examiner with the Arizona State Department of Motor Vehicles before retirement. Prior to moving here, she accompanied her husband, Robert J. Bates, a construction company executive, as they lived and worked in cities all over the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, and Canada. He worked for Kaiser Engineers, Bechtel, Brown and Root, and Metcalfe-Hamilton among other companies. As they moved around, she created a new home for her family in each new place, over 50 times in all. Her humor, spirit, and steadfastness will be greatly missed. A celebration of her life will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at The Sunrise Ridge Apts Clubhouse, 4901 E. Sunrise Dr.
CLAIRWOOD, Helen Reagan, 72, of Douglas, AZ, died peacefully at home on August 23, 1998. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald 'Howdy' Clairwood; children, Jim Reagan, Pamela Reagan (Larry Koussa), Trish Cheney (Les) and Maureen Goergen (Marv); seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Patrick in 1951, first husband, James D. Reagan in 1980 and brother, Roy Nadeau in 1989. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Douglas on August 28 at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society, Douglas Unit, 1636 N. Swan #151, Tucson, AZ 85712.
Peggy B. Clark, 93 years young, entered the Gates of Heaven into GOD'S arms on August 15, 1998 at the Cascades Assisted Living facilities. Her wish to join her beloved husband, Merrell who passed away in 1981, after 56 years together was fulfilled and she is now happy and at peace. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. C.L. (Flo) Davis of Texas and nephew, Bill Manny of Phoenix; her 'special family, ' Esther and John, Gil, Shari, Brooke, Shannon, Gabe and Rick Feldman. Also very special friends, Andrea Hopper, Denis Cournoyer and Polly Thompson. Peggy was a 'people' person, full of life, love and laughter. She cared about everyone and they returned their love, as well as care and comfort right to the very end…Darlene and her Assisted Living Staff at the Cascades and the Carondelet Hospice Staff. Peggy also leaves many other close friends from Tucson, El Paso and Fredericksburg, TX. Peggy often said she was 'blessed' with the love of so many, and the life she had with Merrell, and on the ranch in Las Cruces, NM as a child. Peggy was the niece of the infamous Judge Roy Bean of TX, her father was Sam Bean, his brother. A service of Love and Memories celebrating the life of Peggy B. Clark will be held Friday, August 28 at the Cascades, 201 N. Jessica, Tucson at 1:30 p.m., 3rd floor. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745 or the charity of your choice in Peggy's memory. Thank-you dear Peggy for sharing your life with us. Rest in Peace dear friend. Private burial services will be held.VALLEY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements, 327-6341.
COCHRAN, Sheila M., passed away August 25, 1998, and is resting peacefully. She was born in Norwich, England and moved to Tucson in Aril 1984. She was a special Wife and a wonderful Mother. She is remembered as a warm hearted, caring, generous and gentle person by all who know her. She is survived by her son, Vaughan (Jane); daughters Merrill (Peter) Smith and Amanda (Martin) Durrell; granddaughters Claire (David), Emma (Gerry), Kelly (Brandon) Lovendahl and Samantha (Henry); great-grandchildren Jordan, Christian and Shelbi; sisters Rita Quinn and Jean (Leslie) Dicks of Norwich, England and Meryl Crouch of Swindon, England; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her, and will be forever in our hearts. Memorial service will be held at Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Rd., Friday August 28, 4:30 PM. A further memorial service will be held at a later date, at St. Faiths Crematorium, Norwich, England. Donations in her memory may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
Richard Curiel 'Huero'
Born February 22nd, 1971, died August 21, 1998. Survived by mother, Sylvia Egger; brother, Brian Jones; sisters, Nicole and Kristina Egger; grandmother, Frances Ortiz; uncles, Gerardo, Joe, Victor and John Ortiz; aunt, Elsa Bracamonte and best friends, Chris Drake and Keith Lewis.
Huerito, may God bless you.
You will remain in our hearts forever.
DEVLIN, James Edward, age 92, of Sandy Springs, GA, formerly of Tucson, AZ, died August 24, 1998. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Devlin was a retired claims adjuster with Mayflower Transit. He was a volunteer for the Pima County Sheriff's Department while living in Tucson. Mr.Devlin was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Surviving are his wife, Margaret M. Devlin; son, Irvin R. Newkirk, Martinsville, IN; daughter, Mary Kollman, Marietta, GA; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Devlin's memory may be made to your local Veteran's Administration Hospital. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Road, N.E., Marietta, GA 30068, (770) 977-9485.
