CLORUS, Magdalen M., 89, passed away September 18, 1998. Survived by husband, John; son, John Jr. and his wife, Margret of Hot Springs, AR; daughters, Joan Steinmann and her husband, Robert of Tucson and Nancy Kleinschmidt and her husband, David of Greenfield, WI; grandchildren, John III, Robert and Martin and great-grandson, Robert Brandon. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22 at St. Joseph's Church. Remembrances may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
HENDERSON, Jack R., died September17, 1998, born November 5, 1931. Preceded in death by parents, Perry and Faye Henderson. Survived by sister, Pauline H. Hewitt and nephew, Ted Hewitt of Tucson and nieces, Carolyn H. Eisenberg of Pepperell, MA and Barbara H. Gates of San Francisco. A casual dress memorial service Saturday, September 26, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at St.Andrews Presbyterian Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
Leo G. James, 54, died September 17, 1998. He is survived by wife, Janeen; sons, Leo Bonds, George Bonds, Jeffrey James and Aaron James; stepsons, James, Dennis and Scott Lilley; brother, John (Laurie) James and sisters, Tina Franke and Cleo Yocum. Friends may call at EASTLAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 1998. Funeral Services will be at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 1998. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
KENT, Richard M., passed away on September 19, 1998. Arrangements being cared for by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
MONGELLI, Victor L., 82, of Tucson, passed away September 18, 1998 after a valiant fight with leukemia. Father of Regina (Michael) Ammerman; John V. Mongelli and Victor (Sherree) Mongelli, Jr. all of Tucson; grandfather of Elizabeth (Paul) Flynn of Alaska, Victoria Ammerman, Angelina Mongelli, John M. Mongelli, Janette Mongelli and Suzanne Mongelli all of Tucson; great-grandfather of Alexis Ammerman of Tucson, Brendan Flynn and Colin Flynn both of Alaska; brother of Michelina Mongelli and Albert Mongelli both of Pennsylvania. Donations in Victor's memory may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2030 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85719. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 21 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 1998 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SANCHEZ, Pedro 'Pete' C., 78, of Tucson, passed away September 19, 1998. Preceded in death by parents, Francisco and Carmen Sanchez; brother, Juan Sanchez; sister, Soccorro Torres. Survived by wife, Alicia R. Sanchez; daughter, Susan Sanchez, Frances Leon; sons, Ralph and his wife, Jeri Esquer, Peter Sanchez; sister, Carmen Navarro; brothers, Francisco C. Sanchez, , Jesus C. Sanchez. Also survived by three grandchildren, Drew Esquer and Robert and Peter Sanchez; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Mathew Esquer and also by numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 from 6:00 to 9:00 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 Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. at St.Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Family suggest donations be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Pete was a 4th Degree Knight. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Bladimir G. 'Bladie' Soza
Died on September 19, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospice. Born in Bisbee, he is a lifelong resident of Arizona. Mr. Soza retired from TUSD in 1986 where he worked as an attendance officer. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict where he received the Good Conduct Medal and Korean Service Medal with three service stars. He is survived by his wife, Ofelia; his children, Phillip (Sandra) Soza, Patricia Alegria and Michael Soza; sister, Ruth 'Cuca'; brothers, Alfredo and Phillip Soza and 10 grandchildren, Keith Janette, Christina, Phillip, Christopher, Bladimir, Vidal, Veronica, Diane and Daniel. His son, Ronnie; daughter, Debra and brother, Francisco all precede him in death. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) on Tuesday, September 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. (just south of Broadway). Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
VERDE, Mary Gamez, 82, of Tucson, died September 19, 1998. Survived by husband, Modesto Verde; son, Henry Verde; daughters, Mary Louise Verde and Rachel Verde all of Tucson; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
Michael David Bohan, age 33, born in Bangor, Maine on November 21, 1964, passed away September 18, 1998. Survived by his three children, Taylor Ashley, Brandon David and Brett Austin Bohan; and their mother, Michelle Bohan; also survived by his parents, Thomas and Diane Bohan; grandparents, Leonard and Elinore Austin and Thomas and Elizabeth Bohan; brother, Brian Bohan; and sister, Bridget (Christopher) Arend; uncle, Lenny Austin; aunts, Audrey (Martin) Sinnott, Elizabeth (Daniel) Minogue and Barbara Bohan; also numerous cousins. He graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School and Northern Arizona University where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He graduated from Art Center of Tucson and was employed by Hollis Digital Imagining Systems, Inc. We will forever remember Michael as a loving father, with a great joy of life. Memorial gifts may be made to any Bank Of America, Savings Acct.#256-415380 for the Bohan Children's Education Fund. There will be visitation on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brings Funeral Home, 6910 E. Broadway. The memorial service will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 5150 N. Valley View Rd. at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24.
CUPISS, Fannie Laura, 86, of Tucson, passed away September 19, 1998. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bud; children, Claude (Marie) and Mary Jane Wides; grandchildren, Gail Williams, Michel Lynne, Sam Wides, Laura Jo Cantrell, Claudia Kay Mohler; six great-grandchildren and sister, Pauline Beyer. Fan Laura wanted us to celebrate her life and not mourn her death. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fan Laura's memory may be made to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Tucson, 160 E.Alameda, Tucson 85701. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee).
FLIEGER, Joseph Curtis, 96, of Oracle, died September 21, 1998. Survived by his wife, Lillian. He was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1992 and spent most of his life as a rancher at the Painted Cave Ranch in Aravaipa Canyon. He was a charter member of The Mountain Oyster Club and a life member of The Arizona Cattlemen's Association. Funeral Service Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service time, EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the Oracle Public Library.
Alice A. Gallego, 77, of Tucson, passed away September 19, 1998. Preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Aurelia and brothers, Arnold, Henry and Eddie. Survived by husband, Eddie Gallego; aunt, Charlotte Aros; daughters, Grace Lewers, Sandra Greenlee of Texas, Catherine (James) Millett of California; son, Eddie Gallego, Jr.; brothers, Adalberto Aros and Roy Aros. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Pius Church, 7651 E. Pima. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, Inc.
GORAB, Elliott E., 42, passed away September 16, 1998 in Tucson. Born October 4, 1955 in Passaic, N.J. Survived by wife, Kim Gorab; stepson, Joshua Munson; parents, Ernest and Eleanor Gorab; mother-in-law, Rhoda Munson and two sisters-in-law, Valerie Schrader, Lorie Munson. Memorial Service for Elliott will be Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, family would like donations to Casa De los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
HAGAN, Lester Clarence, 82, born October 13, 1915, passed away Saturday, September 19, 1998. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth and son, Kenny Lee and he is survived by daughter, Patricia (George) Evans; grandsons, Terry (Randi), Randy (Kim) and great-grandchildren, Cory, Michael, Kyle, Amee, Rylee, Bryce and Sydni. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 23, 1998 10:30 a.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Boulevard at Stone. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 8:00 a.m. until services begin. Entombment East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice Program.
HAMILTON, Peter P., died on June 20, 1998. Mr. Hamilton was a veteran of W.W.II and had worked as a security guard affiliated with KOLD-TV. He was especially proud that he had once met the great Gene Autrey. Although he mostly kept to himself, he enjoyed the time he spent at the local dog races. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25 in the Salvation Army Chapel, 1001 N. Richey Blvd. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
KOONCE, Annie R., passed away at home on September 30, 1998. Obituary to appear tomorrow. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
MAYSE, Donna Joan, 70, of Tucson, died September 19, 1998. She was a member of the Literacy Volunteers of America and was a teacher in Tucson for several years. Survived by sons, Randall D. McNutt of Pinckney, MI, Steven M. McNutt of Tucson; daughter, Terri F. McGinnis of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren, Elizabeth F. Gorys, Michael D. McNutt, Amanda Marie McNutt, Jared O. McNutt and Klinton C. McGinnis. Immediate family and friends will gather at Donna's home, 9933 N. Calle Loma Linda, Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 or Literacy Volunteers of Pima County, 125 W. Yavapai Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705 in memory of Donna J. Mayse. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
MILLER, Robert E., born in Supalpa, Oklahoma, April 15, 1915 and passed away Sunday, September 20, 1998. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Dora; father, Fred Miller; mother, Myrtle Miller; sister, Rachel Jones and sister, Selma Petillo. He is survived by his sons, Darrel and Jerry (Kathy); daughter, Betty; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Robert was a longtime employee of Magma Copper Company. Mr. Miller had lived in Arizona since the late 1930's and had been retired for 18 years. Funeral Service, 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Wednesday, September 23 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
RODRIGUEZ, Socorro 'Cora' 82, of Tucson, passed away September 19, 1998. Preceded in death by son, Gilbert Salcido. Survived by husband, Vicente D. Rodriguez; daughters, Dee Paz (Paul Thibodeaux), Virginia (Larry Cripe), Rebecca Rodriguez (Hector Palma); sons, Jerry (Lilie) Rodriguez, Ruben (Helga) Salcido; sisters, Isabel Borbon, Emelina Guzman, Nellie Maldonado, Evangelina Lowe. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Tubac Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BIESZKI, Nancy J., 67, of Tucson, died September 20, 1998. Mother of Bruce E. Bieszki of Tucson and Susan M. Andren of Elgin, Illinois; three grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, September 24, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Scripture Service at 11:00 a.m. with Father George Connelly officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111). Burial will follow in Holy Hope Cemetery.
CURTICE, Lucille M., of Green Valley, AZ, widow of William T. Curtice, Jr., passed away peacefully on September 17, 1998. Born in Canandaigua, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Frank Knapp and Grace Caufield Marks. After growing up in Canandaigua, she lived for many years in Rochester, N.Y. before moving to Green Valley in 1977. Mrs. Curtice is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William T. and Pamela M. Curtice of Arpharetta, GA and a grandson, Christopher W. Curtice of Atlanta, GA. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canandaigua. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at St. Frances In The Valley Episcopal Church, Green Valley, AZ. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, or to Friends-In-Deed, both in Green Valley. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
DARR, Eldon Dean, Sr., 73, of Tucson, died September 19, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lucille; children, Velva Jean Darr, Eldon Dean (Irma) Darr, Jr. and Donald Neil (Tina) Darr; grandchildren, Michael, Danny, Michele and Donny; six brothers and two sisters also survive and reside in Illinois. Memorial Services will be held on September 27, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 36, 5845 E. 22nd Street. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
