ALVARADO, Mariela, 28, of Tucson, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 1999. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesus M. Fernandez. Mariela is survived by her children, Gloria, Martin and Suzzett; parents, Gloria and Francisco; brothers, Martin (Maritza), Hugo, Jesus, Jose, George (Maria) and Luis. Funeral Services, 9:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Thursday, January 7 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Arrangements by South Lawn Mortuary, an Aftercare Provider.
ARNOLD, Elizabeth M., 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 4, 1999. Survived by her son, Bill (Yvonne) and her two grandchildren, Bonnie and Andrew, and her daughter-in-law, Yvette. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., January 9 at East Tucson Baptist Church, 9100 E. Speedway Blvd., Rev. Anthony Laird officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: East Tucson Baptist, c/o Together We Build, 9100 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710. All friends are invited to attend memorial service and to share memories of Elizabeth. Fellowship and food to follow service.
AVENETTI, Edith, 63, of Tucson passed away January 5, 1999. Survived by husband, Albert; daughters, Elizabeth (Glen) Stephens, Anna (Bob) Hernandez; sons, Jonathan (Diane) Avenetti and Albert (Candace) Avenetti; eight grandchildren, Amanda Hernandez, Melissa Hernandez, Josh Avenetti, Katherine Stephens, Jason Avenetti, Bobby Hernandez, Brianna Hernandez and Ryan Avenetti; sisters, Alice Davis, Eva McCormick, Dora Duval; brother, Richard Culling; many nephews and nieces; many loving and caring friends. Preceded in death by parents Wm. and Amparo Culling; and brother, Wm. Culling, Jr. Edith was born in Phoenix and lived in Tucson for many years. Edith retired from the grocery business and worked many years with Bayless and Bashas. Mass offered Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery with interment to follow. Friends may call Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with evening service at 6:00 p.m. at Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery, N. Oracle and Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Family Care on La Cholla.
BREITENBACH, Phoebe E., 64, died January 5, 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert of Tucson; sister, Betty Lou Beem (Dennis) of Tucson; sister, Phyllis Marcheski (John) of New York; brother, Madison Haynes (Sandy) of California as well as nieces and nephews. A graduate of Tucson High School, Phoebe grew up in Tucson. Memorial Services will be private for family and close friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Division Inc., 1636 N. Swan Road, Tucson, Arizona 85712. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
CARROLL, Dorothy L., age 90, died Wednesday, January 6, 1999 in Tucson. A native of Boston, MA. She moved to Tucson 50 years ago from New Jersey. Mrs. Carroll was a retired Registered Nurse, and had been a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lorrin F.; daughter, Ann F. Banwell (Brent) of Tucson; sister, Elizabeth Jenny of Kansas; granddaughters, Gretchen M. Neto (Tony) and Ericka A. Ornelas (Abel) and their father, John R. Kurath (Joan). Family suggest memorial contributions to Handmaker Care Center for the Aging, ATTN: Mary Vaneeke, 5100 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by the family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel).
Jack Craven, Gentle and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend went to our Lord on January 2, 1999. He was a master carpenter and a member of the Carpenter's Union for over 50 years. He was past president of Tucson Association for the Deaf and an active member in the deaf community for many years. Jack Craven is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Grace Craven; a son, John W. Craven; three daughters, Joan Graham, Jean Hayes, and Jackie Unangst; 11 grand children, and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee St., Tucson, 85719, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 1999. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Jack Craven to COPD (Community Outreach Program for the Deaf), 268 West Adams, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL.
DELEON, Thomas C., 76, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord, January 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose; children, Belinda, Gary (Elena), Yolanda (Roy), and Cecilia (Rudy); nine grandchildren and one sister. Visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 338 W. University Blvd, Friday, January 8, 1999 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. with Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
FARMER, Clarence Cody, 76, of Kingsport, TN, died Sunday, January 3, 1999. Born in St. Charles, Va., he was a resident of Arizona for many years and moved to Kingsport after his retirement. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Farmer; his mother, Louvernia Farmer; brothers, Howard N. Farmer, Louis A. Farmer and Thomas W. Farmer; and sister, Eileen R. Wagoner. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Farmer; daughter, Annette Brown; grandson, Adrian Brown; brothers, L.J. Farmer, Newcastle, Del., and Joseph E. Farmer, Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Odette M. Adkins, Hampton, Va., and Peggy Stackham, Chicago, Ill. The family will receive friends anytime at the residence. It was Mr. Farmer's wish to donate his body to the Quillen College of Medicine for the research of arthritis. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ft. Robinson Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Hughes officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1719 West End Ave., No. 303W, Nashville, TN 37203. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
FIGUEROA, Ramon V., 67, of Tucson, passed away January 5, 1999. Preceded in death by son, Daniel J. Figueroa and grandson, Markie Munguia. Survived by Helen, wife of 48 years; daughters, Sylvia (Angel) Yslas, Christine (Michael) Suarez and Terry (Mark) Munguia; sons, Ramon O., Jr. (Yolanda) and Christopher (fiancee Darlene Gallardo) Figueroa; seven grandchildren, Nadine, Cedric, Tina, Michelle, Katrina, Lisette and Daniel; two great-grandchildren, Roman and Isaiah. Also survived by many brothers and sisters. Ramon worked for TUSD for 30 years. He also was a member of Mariachi St. Augustine for 25 years. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 1999 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 Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GRIJALVA, Brent J., age 21, of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 1999. Survived by loving wife, Candi; children, Andre and Christian; beloved parents, Linda and Joe Grijalva and brother, Peter; grandparents, Barbara and James Johnson, Ed and Ila Sullivan, Carmen Grijalva and great-grandmother, Ruthe Lawrence. Many other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 1999. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, Friday, January 8th at 1:30p.m. with Pastor Jon Farmer of Foothills Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family suggest any memorials be sent to a special fund initiated for Brent's two children at the Saguaro Credit Union Acct. #66070, 6464 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704.
LINDA 'LIN' HALL, born March 11, 1948, passed away January 2, 1999 at age 50. Preceded in death by husband, Tim Hall and father, Howard Granger (MI). Survived by son, Scott Hall, 19; daughter, Cathy Burgess, 26 (Husband, Jeff Burgess); two grandchildren, Sabrina and Katelin Burgess; and mother, Ester Lossing (MI). She was a strong and courageous woman who always had a positive attitude and did not let her health challenges slow her down. An avid hunter and sportswoman, Lin was a member of the Tucson Rod and Gun Club for over 20 years, holding a 2-year position as the first female president, and serving as secretary, historian and BBQ chairman and co-chairman. Lin was also very active in the Boy Scouts as a leader, den mother, and volunteer at the Boy Scout Council, and she held other various leadership positions. As a Girl Scout leader, Lin was involved in many service projects on Mt. Lemmon, such as the building of handicap ramps at Showers Point, and other various activities. She was employed at the University of Arizona for 30 years as a secretary and administrative assistant. 110% was the 'norm' of effort given to all of the different organizations in which she was involved, but especially in motherhood.
Mom, you were an inspiration to us all. You were 'Mother of the Year' to us for each and every loving and caring day of your 26 years of parenting. You will be missed more than any words could possibly express, and we will always hold you close in our hearts. When our family is reunited in Heaven, we know that you will be waiting for us with open arms to give us each a big hug and many kisses. We are comforted knowing that you will be watching over all of us through the 'Holes in the Floor of Heaven'.
We love you, Mom. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 9th at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801E. Grant Rd. from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with services to follow at 11:00 a.m.
KEMP, Gordon R., 77, died peacefully at home on January 4, 1999. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Geraldine; sons, David (Patsi) and Gregory (Terry); grandchildren, Michelle, Paul, Brian, Becky and Evan; great-grandsons, Ivan; sister, Dorothy (John) Denhof; and brother, William. Mr. Kemp was born September 22, 1921 in Stambaugh, MI and lived there 30 years before moving first to Carlsbad, NM, and then to Tucson in 1960. He worked for Duval Corp. for 34 years before retiring as Manager of Materials. He was an award-winning master woodcarver and painter whose love of nature inspired magnificent works of art. His gentle manner, quick wit, and humor will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m.Saturday, January 9, 1999 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carondelet Hospice, P.O. Box 13170 Tucson, AZ 85732-3170.
MCWAIN, Lucille H., 86, of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 1999. She was preceded in death by her fist husband, Herbert Verch Sr. and her second husband, Leon McWain. Lucille is survived by her children, Beverly, Herbert Jr., Robert, Gayle, and James; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Memorial Services, 11:00 a.m.Friday, January 8, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Arrangements by South Lawn Mortuary, an Aftercare Provider.
MENDOZA, Alice Leah, 47, of Tucson, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 6, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Santiago; sons, Santiago, Jr., Michael, James Fernandez; two grandchildren; sister, Yolanda Ortiz; brothers, Reuben and Jesse Fernandez; mother, Ruth Fernandez. Funeral Services, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Visitation will be two hours prior to service at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
OSBORNE, Lourdes Maria, 81, a resident of Tucson, died January 5, 1999. Survived by husband, Earl V. Osborne (Ret. CMSG USAF); son, MSGT John F. (Linda) Osborne (USAF) of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Roxana M. Osborne of Tucson; grandchildren, Shea and Samuel. Mrs. Osborne was a member of the Phil-American Sampaquita Club of Tucson. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial following at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
QUESADA, Rosa Antonia, 59, died January 3, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
REESE, Verdell, age 78, a 54 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 31, 1998. Born June 29, 1920 in Henderson, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Ena; daughters, Kim Davis, Karleen Stevenson and Nicki Tatum; sons, Christopher Thomas and Demetrius Moore, all of Tucson; 18 grandchildren; sisters, Laverne Madlock of Tyler, Texas, Mariam King of Henderson, Texas and Ernestine Smith of New York City. A visitation will be held Friday, January 8, 1999 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, Rev. Mary Walker officiating.
YANKOVICH, Margaret, 65, of Tucson, died January 3, 1999. Wife of Anthony of Tucson; mother of Martha A. Fulmer and Steven W. Yankovich of Tucson and Diana G. Montano of San Manuel, AZ; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister of Linda Jones, Jeanette Hutto and Warren Hutto. Funeral Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Friday, January 8, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Samuel Hall officiating. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N.1st Ave., Friday 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
ARNOLD, Elizabeth M., 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 4, 1999. Survived by her son, Bill (Yvonne) and her two grandchildren, Bonnie and Andrew, and her daughter-in-law, Yvette. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., January 9 at East Tucson Baptist Church, 9100 E. Speedway Blvd., Rev. Anthony Laird officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: East Tucson Baptist, c/o Together We Build, 9100 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710. All friends are invited to attend memorial service and to share memories of Elizabeth. Fellowship and food to follow service.
CARDONA, Georgia, 51, of Tucson, died January 5, 1999. She is survived by her mother, Isabel Diaz; children, Aurora (Barney) Ellis, Anita Garay, Gilbert Cardona and Angela Kyles; grandchildren, Amber and Aric Ellis, Veronica, Philip and Ricky, Garay, Kristina and Stephanie Kyles and Erica Lopez. Memorial Services will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 1999 at Heather Mortuary, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
CARROLL, Dorothy F., age 90, died Wednesday, January 6, 1999 in Tucson. A native of Boston, MA. She moved to Tucson 50 years ago from New Jersey. Mrs. Carroll was a retired Registered Nurse, and had been a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lorrin F.; daughter, Ann F. Banwell (Brent) of Tucson; sister, Elizabeth Jenny of Kansas; granddaughters, Gretchen M. Neto (Tony) and Ericka A. Ornelas (Abel) and their father, John R. Kurath (Joan). Family suggest memorial contributions to Handmaker Care Center for the Aging, ATTN: Mary Vaneeke, 5100 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by the family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel).
FAULL, William Lee. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, died in Tucson, AZ on January 2, 1999 of cancer. He was born in Chicora, PA on March 5, 1921. Following graduation from Smethport High School, Smethport, PA in 1939, he joined the United States Army. In 1943, he graduated from Officer's Candidate School and rose to the rank of First Lieutenant serving in the Signals Intelligence Service during World War II and the Korean conflict in the Second Signal Service Battalion. He was honorably discharged in August 1951 and made his home in Bradford, PA. He completed course work through Pennsylvania State University.
Working as manager and later President and CEO of the Hardes Lumber Company, he pioneered a philosophy of of renewable resource forest management, starting the first 'Tree Farm' management program in Pennsylvania in 1955. Chairman of the Pennsylvania Forest Industries Commission, President of the Penn-York Lumbermen's Club; President of the Northeastern Loggers Association; Director of the Bradford School Board; Co-Chair of the Elk Lick Boy Scouts Council; County Chair for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (the March of Dimes); Chair of the Business Development Committee for the Community Chest; member of the Vestry at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Bradford; 32nd Degree Mason, Smethport Lodge #388, and the Coudersport Consistory: he served his community and chosen profession for more than 20 years before retiring and moving to Tucson, AZ in 1968.
He remained active in Tucson, volunteering as an NRA certified marksmanship instructor at the Tucson Rod and Gun Club and flying sailplanes with the Tucson Soaring Club. He volunteered as an amateur radio license examiner with the Old Pueblo Radio Club and served as volunteer radio operator with Pima County Emergency Services, R.A.C.E.S. He served on the International Board of Directors for the Cornish-American Heritage Society. He was a member of St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Lucy; and by his daughters, Suzanne Shoults and Sandra Faull. After Lucy's death he was blessed with nine more years of happiness with surviving wife, Elinor Bonnett Faull. He is also survived by his brother, Ralph Faull of Mt. Jewett, PA; and sons, Lee Faull, Rochester, NY, John Faull, Tucson, AZ, and Mark Faull, Springfield, IL; and numerous grandchildren.
When he was 17 years old, he piloted his home-built kayak 240 miles from the headwaters of the Allegheny River to its terminus in Pittsburgh; in 1953 he helped fly a single engine plane to Havana, Cuba. Later it was trophies earned in road rallies. In his 50's he became an instructor pilot in sailplanes and earned several Diamond ratings in his single seat glider. In his 70's he returned to amateur radio and earned his 'Extra' class license, call sign 'NK7R'. He was a gentleman and a man of honor. The twinkle in his blue eyes belied his crusty exterior:he loved life and people and that love was returned a hundred fold. He will be missed.
Memorial service Saturday, January 9, 3:30 p.m., St. Philip's in the Hills, Tucson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the University of Arizona Medical Center, Cancer Research Center.
HOMYACK, Robert Steven, 57, of Tucson, died January 6, 1999. He is survived by a sister, Michelle Fulkerson of California and brother, Michael Homyack, Jr. Inurnment will take place in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Cave Creek, AZ. There will be no services. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
