MELVIN, Josephine Marie, 75, died October 10, 1998. Survived by her husband, Francis Melvin of Tucson; her sons, Jeffrey May and John May, both of Tucson; her daughter, Jackie Jensik of Tupelo, Mississippi; her sister, Marjorie Langston of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren, Erin, Meghan, and Zachary May; and two step-children, Linda Cochran of Clifton, Texas, and Gary Melvin of Bethel, Vermont, also survive. Donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85711 or The Arizona Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, Arizona 85716. A Memorial Service will be held at Trails West Mobile Home Park at a later date. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
QUIROZ, Juan Adolfo, 41, of Tucson, passed away October 9, 1998. Survived by wife, Dolores Quiroz; parents, Adolfo S. and Margarita Quiroz; daughters, Jocelyn, Maria Veronica, Maria Paula, Daniela; sons, Juan Adolfo Jr., Cristian Adolfo, Jorge Pablo; sisters, Margarita V., Gloria Del C., Loreno Andrea; brothers, Marco Antonio, Jose Narciso, Fernando Alejandro. Also survived by one grandchild, Juan Sebastian. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12, 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 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Enrico Saccani, 85, passed away October 10, 1998. Enrico and family moved in 1954 from Milano, Italy, to Tucson where he joined his brother in business. Enrico established a wide and caring circle of friends, affecting people with his charm and caring ways. We will miss his presence, but he will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, who touched those fortunate to have met him. He is survived by wife, Augusta; son, Tino; and daughter-in-law, Toni; daughter, Sandra; brother, Remo, wife, and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday, October 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with a Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, also at EAST LAWN CHAPEL. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Ste 151, 85712; or to the AZ Cancer Center, U of A Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., 85715.
BERMAN, Sidney, 80, of Tucson, died October 11, 1998. He was the original owner of Benjamin Supply, with his brother, Marty; and a member of Knights of Pythias. Survived by son, Kenneth (Suzi) Berman of Tucson; daughters, Iris (Charley) Berman Smith of San Antonio, TX, Hope (Randy) Levin of Phoenix; grandchildren, Stephanie Berman, Natalie Berman, Ashley Smith, Caitlin Smith, Courtney Berman and Andy Levin. Preceded in death by wife, Esther in 1991. Graveside Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Temple Emanu-El Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Thomas Louchheim officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Family & Children's Service, 1101 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711 in memory of Sidney Berman. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
JORGENSEN, Elsie, 84, of Tucson, a homemaker, died October 12, 1998. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and had lived in Tucson for the last 51 years. Survived by husband, Carl; son, Richard Jeffries; daughters, Diane Pautler and Barbara Jeffries; eight grandchildren; stepdaughter, Carol Darling; two step grandchildren. Memorial Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 15 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Southern Chapter, 6464 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 85715-3819.
Yuet Siu Louie, 72, of Tucson, October 9, 1998. Survived by husband, Yin Oon Louie of Tucson; son, Edward (Margaret) Louie of Tucson; daughters, Nancy (Lawrence) Leung of Tucson, Kitty (Choi) Lee of Scottsdale; brother, Kit Woon (Ying Lan) Choy; grandchildren, Michael, Kenneth, Barbara, Daniel, Jessica and Audrey. Funeral Service Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rev. David Chan officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
John T. 'Jack' Marks, age 69, died October 8, 1998. Lorna, his loving wife of 44 years and his sister, Betty Gaddy of Blue, AZ., survive him. Jack is also survived by his nephews, Billy Marks of Blue, AZ, Justin Marks of Cave Creek, AZ, Pete Gaddy of Stanfield, AZ, David Gaddy of Newberry Park, CA, Jim Callicotte of Camden, AK, John Callicotte of Tucson, AZ and his niece, Beverly Harris of Mineral Point, WI. Jack was a native Arizonan, raised on the Blue. He attended a one-room schoolhouse. Then he graduated from Clifton High School. He proudly served with the First Marine Division in Korea earning the Bronze Star for meritorious and heroic achievement. He attended the U of A graduating with a degree in mining engineering and metallurgical engineering. He worked at Hughes Aircraft for 26 years retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Clifton Elks Lodge 1174, the Masonic Adobe Lodge #41, and the Tucson Corral of the Westerners. He was an avid reader and a lifelong student of southwestern history. He especially liked western poetry and music. He was a cowboy poet at heart. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 3:00 p.m. Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the St. Mary's Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745.
McKISSICK, James E. III, age 49 of Tucson, Arizona. Born August 9, 1949 in St. Albans Naval Hospital, Long Island, N.Y. Died October 10, 1998 of cancer in Tucson, AZ. He graduated from Amphitheater High School in 1969. He is survived by father, James McKissick, Jr. and step-mother Arlene; grandmother Lucy McKissick (age 91) and grandmother Nancy Mauriello (age 99); brothers Robert (Joann), Peter (Shariee) of Calif., Glenn, Gary (Lydia); and sister Amy Lindflott (David); and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Wednesday October 14, 1998 at 1:00 pm at PANTANO CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 10355 East 29th Street, Tucson, AZ. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
NAUSE, Anna Augusta, 95, died October 12, 1998. Mother of Rita L. Nause; sister of Henry Meyer and Ely Westphal. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Enrico Saccani, 85, passed away October 10, 1998. Enrico and family moved in 1954 from Milano, Italy, to Tucson where he joined his brother in business. Enrico established a wide and caring circle of friends, affecting people with his charm and caring ways. We will miss his presence, but he will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, who touched those fortunate to have met him. He is survived by wife, Augusta; son, Tino; and daughter-in-law, Toni; daughter, Sandra; brother, Remo, wife, and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday, October 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with a Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, also at EAST LAWN CHAPEL. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Ste 151, 85712; or to the AZ Cancer Center, U of A Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., 85715.
SCHWARZ, Harry, 95, of Tucson, died Friday, October 9, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina in 1981. He is survived by his daughter, Judy (Jerry) Mendelsohn of Tucson; granddaughter, Helen Mendelsohn, all of Tucson; grandson, Mark (Diane) Mendelsohn of Gilbert, AZ. Memorial Services will be held at 9:30a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 1998 at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
TINDLE, James L. 'Jim' 46, of Tucson, passed away October 8, 1998. Jim is survived by his children, Patrick Tindle, David Tindle and Lynette Tindle, all of Tucson; mother, Adella Tindle of Tucson; sisters, Alice (Chris) Bagby of Greenville, SC, Janet Ripper and Carol Trosper both of Phoenix, Patricia Hollister of Tucson; two aunts and several nieces. He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon Lynn; his father, Chester and nephew, Brian. The service will be Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Friends may call Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Tindle Children Trust, c/o Bank One, 3939 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
WATTERS, Jenny, 56, of Tucson, passed away on Friday, October 9, 1998. Mrs.Watters is survived by her loving children, Arleen (James) Vertz, Sonia (Myron) Cota, Paul (Shannon) Watters. Also surviving Jenny are seven grandchildren, Annette (Doug), Cesar Jr., Anna, Eddie, Nicholas, Anthony, Andre; one great-grandchild, Jonathan. Jenny also leaves behind her mother, Frances Norzagaray; brother, Edward (Dora) Norzagaray; sisters, Irene (Bob) Harrington, Elizabeth (Jim) Murguia, Jo Ann (Ralph) Soto, Loraine Alvarez, Veronica (Chris) Cruz and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S.Park Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
WILLIAMS, James Bruce, 52, passed away October 9, 1998 in Tucson. Survived by wife, Dawn Williams; one son, Bruce Craig Williams; two daughters, Carmen Mullowney and Gina Cooper; one stepdaughter, Jody Riherd; mother, Lynn Williams; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren.No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0038.
Florence Dolores Engett, age 86, was born on August 20, 1912, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York. She was predeceased by her parents Dan and Annie McCann and her brother, James McCann. After her parents died when she was 11, she was raised by her beloved Aunt Mamie (Mary Alice Shaw), who died 51 years ago. She never forgot Aunt Mamie's devotion and often called for her during her last days. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, former Chief Judge Richard H. Chambers of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. They had great affection for each other. Judge Chambers died in Tucson on October 21, 1994.
Florence died on Tuesday, October 13, 1998, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer and succumbed to renal failure at TMC Hospital. She was surrounded by those who loved her and died very peacefully during the recitation of her beloved Rosary.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John J. Engett and daughter Eileen Chambers of Tucson and daughter Mary Ellen Pedro, son-in-law, John Pedro and grandchildren, Brendon and Lesleyann Pedro, of Renton, Washington.
Florence dedicated herself to her husband and family and supported and inspired them in all their endeavors. She was known for her great strength of character, her faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother. Not the least was her keen Irish sense of humor, her love of music and dancing and her adventuresome spirit. She was a great and dignified lady who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family thanks the TMC nurses and staff and the private duty nursing assistants, especially Angie and Suzy, her doctors and all who took such devoted care of her during this last month.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View Road. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
Contributions in Florence's memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Chapel Memorial Fund.
FINK, Betty Joye, 73, of Tucson, died October 11, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; children, Verbena Joye Marin, Johnny L. Fink, and Mark R. Fink; sister, Martha L. Ballard; grandchildren, Rick, John, Rebecca, Deborah, Gaylon, Kirstin and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Ricky and Brielle. Private services were held. Memorials may be made to TMC Cancer Care Center. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
JOHNSON, Roberta A., 70, passed away October 12, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Sherman Johnson. Survived by her sons, Anthony (Teresa) Johnson, Rick (Christi) Johnson and Rodney (Alica) Johnson, all of Tucson; sisters, Marguerite Fox, Hartford City, Indiana, Kathryn Williams, Cypress, California, Barbara Rodgers and Donna McAmos, both of Eaton, Indiana and Beverly Borror, Upland, Indiana; brothers, Howard Clevenger and Harold (Betty) Clevenger, both of Eaton, Indiana; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Private services will be held by the family. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
LIGHT, Marlyn 'Sis' Mintie, saved by the grace of God through her faith in His Son Jesus Christ, died October 5, 1998 in Rancho Bernardo, CA. She was 74. Survived by husband, David M. Light, Jr.; son, David (Gale) Light III; daughter, Stuffy (Herbert) Lurgenstein; grandchildren, Morgan (Sean) Higgins, 'LD' Light and Analie Lurgenstein; siblings, Ferne (Dave) Cocks, Jim (Elizabeth) Mintie, Robert (Tally) Mintie and Dee (John) Gustafson; many nieces and nephews. Sis, while living in Tucson, AZ was involved in numerous activities: Jr. Women's Club of Tucson, TMC Auxiliary, Cub Scouts/Brownie Leader, PTA, Baptist Church Member and many Bible studies. Sis is remembered for her tenacious spirit, great sense of humor and ability to be a dear friend. She is loved and will be missed. Services will be held at Spinnaker Coves Clubhouse at 5423 Eliot St., Long Beach, CA on October 17, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to The Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
RUSSELL, Marian Margaret, 89, died October 11, 1998. Survived by daughter, Linda Laraia of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Cara Laraia of Tucson, AZ and Jill (Troy) Jasper of Littleton, CO; great-grandson, Jeremy Jasper. Serviced are pending in Littleton, CO. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
TARANTO, Vincent J., 77, of Tucson, passed away October 11, 1998. Survived by wife, Carmen Valenzuela Taranto; sister, Catherine (Norman) Fuciarelli; brother, Tom (Pat) Taranto; also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and their children. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 1998 from 4:00 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 Monday, October 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Internment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Vincent was a great and wonderful dear husband, brother, uncle, and friend to all. He will be truly remembered for his love, support, generosity, and humor. We will all miss you Vince! Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
WRAY, Anna L., 55, of Tucson, died October 10, 1998. Arrangements pending with HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
PHYLLIS ANNE COMPTON - Passed away in Tucson, AZ on October 11, 1998. She was 71 years old. Phyllis, a former resident of Carlsbad, NM, is survived by her husband, James Compton; a daughter, Jennifer Stillabower of DE; three sons, James, Jr. of FL, Paul of CO, and John of TX; sister, Joyce M. Rube; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death earlier this year by her mother, Lola Schreiner; and daughter, Judith Anne Briley. Services will be held in Carlsbad, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Lung Association.
FURLONG, Charlotte, 86, died in Tucson, on October 9, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas in 1987. Charlotte graduated from the Burgh School of Music. Charlotte and Nicholas were married in late 1940. She was a 43-year resident of Tucson. Charlotte was a piano teacher, worked for Tucson's public libraries and enjoyed camping and playing piano. Her nephews Bradford White and Laurence White of Michigan survive Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Music Enrichment Fund of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Charlotte joined Trinity Presbyterian Church in 1953. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
