Edwin M. Michels, 88, born in McHenry, Illinois on October 19, 1910, passed away on October 22, 1998. Ed leaves behind many good friends, especially as he volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital admitting department, the staff members and the many person's he met daily in his approximately last nine years. At the request of Ed, he did not want any services, but there will be a Memorial Mass in his honor at St. Mary's Hospital Chapel, 1601 W. St. Mary's Road. Ed attended frequently Sunday Mass here for about nine years. The Mass will be on October 30, 1998 at noon.
Thank you everyone at St. Mary's Hospital volunteer and staff, his physicians, his nurses, Gambro Renal Center staff, Hospice St. Mary's staff. Thank you everyone as we all made him very happy indeed. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
NIX, John Tom, 72, of Tucson, died September 29, 1998. Survived by wife, Rita; daughter, Sharon Nix; brothers, Robert & A.J.; sisters, Mary Louise Nix and Evelyn Rivers; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be held 12:00 Noon, Friday, October 30 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 South Kolb Road. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Heart Assoc., 5325 East Pima Street, Tucson AZ, 85712. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
NORIEGA, Fernando Herrera 'Dandy' 73, of Tucson, died October 25, 1998. Preceded in death by his brother, Richard Noriega; sisters, Mercedes Valenzuela and Nellie Baragan. Survived by wife, Angelita G.Noriega; daughters, Antonia Perez, Esther (Eddie) Ruiz, Patricia and Cecilia Noriega; son, David Noriega. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 720 W. Progresso from 5:30 on, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, October 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Rosa De Lima. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Dandy wasa World War II U.S. Marine Veteran and retired from Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
OWEN, Ellsworth L. Sr., 82, of Tucson, died October 26, 1998. Born April 16, 1916 in Sayre, PA. Survived by wife of 60 years, Dorotha M. Owen; daughters, Carol McKnight of Rillito, AZ, Maxine P.Cunningham of Watkins Glen, NY; son, Ellsworth L. Owen II of Schenectady, NY; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of VFW, Watkins Glen, NY. Member of St. John's United Methodist Church and a US Army WWII Veteran. Memorial Service Saturday, 11:00 a.m.St. John's United Methodist Church, 60W. Veterans Blvd. with Rev. Peggy Ward officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
Maria Lydia Ramirez, 31, of Tucson, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 1998. As we were blessed in Holy Matrimony on October 10th, my loving wife was taken from my arms into God's Hands on October 24th, 1998. She is survived by her loving husband, Diego F. Ramirez; her two beautiful children, Vanessa Pena Ramirez and Enrique Pena Ramirez; parents, Armando and Eleonor Sainz; brothers, Benjamin Navarro, Daniel Perez and Armando Perez; one sister, Evelyn Johnson; 10 nieces and nephews, in-laws and many loving friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 from 5:00 till 10:00 p.m. with a Rosary commencing at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Thursday, October 29, . 1998 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Lydia you will always live in our minds and in our hearts!
WOODS, Jessie Sainz 'Chu' 79, of Tucson, passed away October 26, 1998. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Gilbert) Machado; sons, Roger Woods, and Russell (Irene) Woods; brother, Max (Ophelia) Sainz. Also survived by 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Glads Tiding Assembly of God, 600 N. Kolb Rd. Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m.. Final service will be offered on Friday, October 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m., also at Glads Tiding Assembly of God. Interment to follow at Vail Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CECIL, Gladys Elaine, 78, died October15, 1998. Wife of Arthur for 56 years; mother of Arthur D. Cecil III (Donna Lee) of Tucson, James B. Cecil of Santa Clara, CA; grandmother of Leslie (Ken) Masters of Clarksville, TN and Donna Cecil of Tucson; great-grandmother of Kenny and Kelsey Masters of Clarksville, TN. Mrs. Cecil gave violin and viola lessons and was a member of the Tucson Symphony and the Rincon Congregational Church where she belonged to the Bell Choir. She was a graduate ofthe Oberlin College Conservatory of Music Class of 1942. Donations in Gladys' memory may be made to the charity of ones choice. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, at the Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Martin Pain DuPont, 73, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away October 23, 1998. He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelina Siqueiros DuPont. Also surviving are three sons and their wives, Martin R.and Sandra DuPont, John Pierre and Lori DuPont, Paul B. and Christina DuPont; five granddaughters, Angela, Stefanie, Valerie, Jacqui, Rachel; brother, William Pain DuPont; sister, Virginia D. Dunham all of Tucson and sister-in-law, Yvonne M. Siqueiros of San Francisco, Calif. He is preceded in death by brother, Ralph Pain DuPont and sister, Lucy D. Davila. Martin was a loving husband and father who's main concern was the health and welfare of his family. We will miss his wit and he will be remembered by all who knew him for his skill on the dance floor. He retired from 1st Interstate Bank with over 40 years of service as Senior Bank Audit with the title of Assistant Vice President. In the 40s the DuPont brothers, Ralph, Bill and Martin (Tini) were well known for their accomplishments on the baseball and softball field. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund or the American Diabetes Association, 40 N. San Rd. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GRIMES, MITCHELL R., born September 16, 1904, in Marion, IL and died Monday, October 26, 1998. Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife, Claire. Mitchell is survived by his daughter, Robert (G. Perry) Duncan of Sacramento, CA and granddaughter, Malone Duncan of Sacramento, CA, grandson, Ian Duncan of San Francisco, CA; granddaughter, Cathy (Todd) Tulock of Detroit, MI; nephew, Gordon (Elizabeth) Grimes of Modesto, CA; eight step-grandchildren. Graveside Services at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 1998 at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to service at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue.
June Marie Richards - Born in Ohio on December 13, 1927, died October 27, 1998 after a long illness. June lived in Arizona most of her life and worked for Pima County Juvenile Court Center for 28 years. She is survived by her three daughters, Lois Bowers, Cheryl Church and Rachel Tripp; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Courtney. Viewing will be held at Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 E. Speedway, Thursday, October 29, 1998 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friday, October 30, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.
Robert Kent Samsel - Joined our Lord on the afternoon of Monday, October 26th, 1998. Kent, as he was most commonly called, resided in Kearny, Arizona where he had a dental practice at the community medical complex. He was born in Powell, Wyoming on December 14th, 1951. His family moved to Tempe where he graduated from McClintock High School. He went on to college and graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. He continued his education at the University of Washington, Dental School where he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Kent served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp as a captain and afterwards chose to reside and practice in Tucson. Kent was a very active member of Unity Church of Tucson and made many lasting friends. Kent moved to Kearny in April of 1998 after purchasing the dental practice there. While in Kearny he was the key figure in the re-opening of the Community Medical Complex as well as other community service programs. Kent was well loved and liked by all who knew him. Kent is survived by his parents, Bob and Jean Samsel; sister, Jerri Mathes; brother, Dennis Samsel; nephews, George Mathes III, Robert Mathes, Sean Mathes, Chris Samsel and niece, Kris Garcia; girlfriend and sweetie, Catherine Van Deusen and her two children, Mark C. and Wendy Van Deusen. Services are being held Friday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. Donations in his name can be made to Kearny Community Medical Complex c/o Catherine Van Deusen, 1233 W. Wheatridge, 85704.
VERDUGO, Adelina R., 76, died October 28, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MEARES, Margot, 74, of Tucson, died October 4, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Ebersviller (Rod), Eleanor Phelps (Fred) and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee Monday, November 23, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made in memory of Margot to the AZ Cancer Center, UAF, 1515 N. Campbell Ave. Box #245013, Tucson 85724.
PATTEN, Esther, 79, died at her home here in Tucson on October 24, 1998. Mrs. Patten was born in Huntington, IN in 1919. She came to Tucson from Indiana with her family in 1949. For years she and her husband, were very active in the Jr. Bowling Program at Golden Pins Lanes. Her husband of 36 years, Pete Patten died in 1985. She is survived by her children, Rex Patten and Barbara Wood; sisters, Clara Bir and Eva Erwin; brothers, Ed, George, Skeet and Dick Haines, many grand and great-grandchildren and a very special niece, Jackie Riley. Services and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke, IN. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
PERIS, Florence A., age 97, of Tucson, died Wednesday, October 28, 1998. A native of Minneapolis, MN, she moved to Flagstaff in 1910 from Sweden. She has lived in Tucson for the past 13 years. Mrs. Peris was preceded in death by her husband, Salvadore Peris. Survivors include her daughters, Margaret Headrick of Tucson and Helen (Patrick) Doan of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Martha Marine of Prescott; four grandsons, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, October 30, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Flagstaff Mortuary, 302 W. Oak St., Flagstaff, AZ. Funeral Service Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary chapel. Interment will follow in Citizens Cemetery. Arrangements handled by the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Tucson, AZ.
STONE, Frederick William, 50, of Tucson, AZ, died October 25, 1998 of a sudden heart attack. Survived by daughter, Tanya Stone of Prescott, AZ; parents, James L. and Pamela N. Stone, Jr. of Emerald Isle, NC; sisters, Wendy D. Courter of New Port Richey, FL, Pamela T. Stone of Chardon, OH, Faith Stone of Lafayette, CO; brother, James L. Stone III of Tucson, AZ. Fred was a graduate of Fairview H.S., Fairview, PA and obtained his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Edinboro State University, Edinboro, PA. Fred served in the US Army as a Sp 4 from 67-70 serving a tour of duty in Vietnam, and is also a long time employee of the US Post Office. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1 at VFW Post 549, 1884 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85714. Memorials may be made to the VFW. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, Tucson, AZ 520-790-6388.
VERDUZCO, Rosalino V., 79, of Tucson, died October 27, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Pura; daughters, Frances (Les) Hall of VA, Rosalie (Randy) Ingels, Melinda (Justin) Jackson; sons, Edward (Ruth), Richard (Catalina), Oscar (Lydia) all of Tucson; sister, Mary Lawson; brothers, Daniel Verduzco, Joe Verduzco of Tucson and Manny Verduzco of Elfrida; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Verduzco was a veteran of WWII with the 11th Airborne Division. Service Friday, October 30, 1998 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery.
Dennis Behan, 73, longtime resident of Tucson, passed away October 29, 1998 in a Phoenix hospital, following a sudden illness.Originally from Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Lamar, Colorado after being discharged from the Army-Air Corps at the conclusion of World War Two. He has been a resident of Tucson, Arizona since 1974. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, June Behan of Tucson; four children, Gayle Parker of Phoenix, Laury Browning of Tucson, Brad Behan of Castle Rock, Colorado and Jeff Behan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nine grandchildren and one sister, Claire Stafford of Sierra Vista. Dennis spent his professional life in the broadcasting business, working his way from the sports desk at a radio station in the early 50s to owner/operator of more than 20 radio stations and one cable company. He loved what he did, and worked hard everyday, though he never considered it work. In fact, he would often tell people of his 40-plus years in the business that 'the day I got into radio was the day I stopped working.' Dennis was a man committed to his wife and family, and many friends. He gave lifelong meaning to the words 'unconditional love' and was a man his family and friends could depend on to do what was right. His legacy is a family bound together by love lived out, love demonstrated, love in the midst of all circumstances. His legacy can be measured, in part, by the many lives he touched and those he helped through his character and unwavering belief that you should share what you have with others; pass on what you have learned and give others the opportunity to benefit from your own experiences. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 9252 East 22nd Street, Tucson, Arizona 85710. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dennis Behan Memorial Fund, First Presbyterian Church, 402 W. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1620.
GUEHRN, Richard C., age 63, of Tucson, died Thursday, October 29, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; son, David of Ankeny, Iowa; two brothers, Mervin (Evelyn) and John (Betty) Guehrn of Marengo, Iowa. Richard was the owner for over 20 years of a farm equipment machinery company in Marengo, Iowa. Services will be Monday, November 2, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, 2750 S. 4th Ave. #106, Tucson, AZ 790-6388.
JENSEN, Alford, born September 20, 1919 at Safford, Arizona, died October 29, 1998 after a long illness. Husband to Frances; father to Terry (JoAnn) of Tucson and Kevin (Marcine) of Orderville, UT; brother to Kenneth Jensen of Wickenberg, AZ, Dryden Jensen and James Jensen both of Red Bluff, CA and Lita Wilson and Mary Underwood of Corning, CA; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Al was a captain with the Tucson Fire Department for 34 years and a veteran of WWII. He was also active in the L.D.S. Church. Services will be held Monday, November 2, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Linden Chapel at 1540 E. Linden with viewing one hour prior to services. Visitation will be at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue on Sunday, November 1, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Research Societies. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
KUZMICKI, Vera, 92, died October 27, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
LINES, Barbara, 70, of Tucson, died October 28, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Charles; children, Judy (Dennis) Derry, Mary Manson, Carol Lines, John (Legina) Lines; grandchildren, David Derry, Teresa Fitzpatrick, Michael Lines, Breanna Lines; great-grandchildren, Tyler Fitzpatrick, Brandon and Laken Derry; and many brothers and sisters. Private family services will be held at a later date in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Blake Foundation, 1661 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
Elsie Anna Runkle, 88, of Tucson, passed away October 12th, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly and son-in-law, Doyle Burney; two grandchildren, Lawerence W. (Debbie) of Phoenix and Susan Burney of Tucson; two great-granddaughters, Rachel and Kate. Elsie was born May 17th, 1910 in Axtell, Kansas to Christian and Sophia Knedik. On June 20th, 1929 she united in marriage to Wayne Runkle of Barnes, Kansas. This union lasted until his death in 1958. Elsie spent her life giving love and care to others. In 1981 she moved to Tucson to be near her family. She was a charter member of Capilia Del Sol Christian Church and Jacob Jesters Senior Citizen Club. Graveside Services were held in Waterville, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
