SPENCE, Sarah Elizabeth Day, born October 12, 1920, passed away at El Dorado Hospital, Tucson on January 13, 1999 of viral pneumonia. Elizabeth is the widow of Gawain R. Spence of Tucson. She is survived by her children, Allyn of Tucson and Ron of Clinton, OH; her grandchildren, Chandra and Karena of Tucson and Jason of Ohio; great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn, Miriam and Cathron and her many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 24, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 University Blvd.
VILLAESCUSA, Lillian, age 82, a seven year resident of Palominas, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at Hacienda Care Center in Sierra Vista. She was born April 27, 1916 in Tucson, AZ to William and Margarita Staley. Lillian lived in Tucson all her life until moving to Palominas. She was a loving wife and mother that was dedicated to family and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Raul of Palominas; sisters, Theresa (John) Montano of Tucson, Carmen (Ralph) Romero of Tucson; brother, Ernest (Francis) Vega of Tucson; sons, Gus Esquivel of Tucson, George (Norma) Villaescusa of Tucson; daughters, Margarita Esquivel of Palominas, Mary Helen (Ernest) Ortiz of Tucson, Lupe Smith of Tucson and Lillian (Bob) Snyder of Tucson; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services are private. Please join us in thought and prayer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sierra Vista Foothills Memorial.
WILLS, Maxine, 76, died Tuesday, January 19, 1999. She is survived by: her daughter, Linda Roberts and fiance Kerry Goolsby; and son John (Eileen) Roberts; also three grandchildren, Michelle, Daniel and Matthew Roberts. Memorial services will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Friday January 22, at 4:00 p.m. and a second service on January 23, at the Country Club of La Cholla at 9:30 a.m. Donations may be made in Maxine's name to the American Lung Association. She will be missed by family and friends.
BURK, Edward Doug, 61, died suddenly January 21, 1999. Doug is survived by his children, Kenny of Seattle, WA, Sheri of Safford, AZ, Edward Anthony of Oracle, AZ, Yvonne (Mike) of Tucson, Hope of Tucson and Mindy (Daryn) of San Manuel; grandchildren, Jon, Cassandra, Chris, Ricky, Brittany and Yasmine; brother, Don of Playas, NM; sisters, Geraldine and Shirley of Sahuarita. Doug was born in Maxwell, OK to Dallas and Violet Tyson Burk. The family moved to Arizona five years later. Doug worked for 30 years at Magma Corp as a welder, then took up his second career as a Corrections Officer at Catalina Mountain School over 10 years ago. Doug dedicated his life to helping others. He was active in little league for over a decade and was deeply involved in the rehabilitation efforts of teens in trouble. Doug was also a proud and voting member of the Chickasaw Nation. Doug Burk leaves behind a legacy of honor, love and admiration in every one of the hundreds of lives he has touched. Services to honor and celebrate his life are set for Monday, 6:00 p.m. Evergreen Mortuary Chapel, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
DOOLEY, Marjorie, 85, of Scottsdale, AZ, died on January 20, 1999. Born in Alamosa, CO. She was an equestrian teacher. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Swanberg; and three grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, January 24, 1999 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary & Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Funeral Mass Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary & Chapel. Contributions to Hospice of theValley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Interment at East Lawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ
HECHT, Bebe, 81, of Oro Valley, AZ, passed away January 21, 1999 peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by daughters, Bette and Bunny; sons-in-law, Richard and Alan; grandsons and granddaughters; sister and brother-in-law, Aya and Lewis Bacharach and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee) Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, Development Office, University of Arizona, Tucson, 85724
HENSSLER, Francis V. 'Frank' loving husband of Margaret (Peggy), lost his valiant battle with pancreatic cancer on January 19, 1999. He is survived by his wife and children, Donna Peterson, Robert (Marilyn) Henssler, Sr., Linda Coburn, Matthew (Stephanie) Smith, Kevin (Pattie) Smith and Theresa Gleetz; nephew Lanny (Candy) Roberts; niece, Darlene (Eddie) Griffith; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and six great-nieces.
Born in St. Louis, MO, May 19, 1921 to Marie and Frank Henssler, Frank graduated from high school in Norton, NM and attended Denver University. He spent his life in the heavy construction field in the western United States, Peru, Alaska, and Greenland.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II receiving many medals and citations. He was a member in good standings of the 73rd Bomb Wing Assn., lifetime (52 years) member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and several other social organizations.
In addition to his family, he is survived by many close and caring friends, particularly his sister-in-law, Hilda Sharr, Bill and Barbara Eberle, Ed and Carlyn Harrow, Norman and Shirley Rubens, Charlie and Rita Spatzier, and special volunteers from TMC Hospice.
He wished to say good-bye to all his old friends, schoolmates, and all the members of the Hodges family.
Interment will be on Monday, January 25, 1999 at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, Fort Bayard, NM at 1:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 1999 in Hanger 4 at the Pima Air & Space Museum, 6100 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ at 5:00 p.m.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be donated to the Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ or the Arizona Aerospace Foundation, 6100 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
McEWEN, Roger E., 59, of Tucson, died January 17, 1999. He is survived by three children, Scott McEwen, Christie McGill and Monte McEwen; brothers, Larry and Marvin; sister, Molly and numerous grandchildren. Memorial services will be on Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Park, Ramada #1 (on Silverbell Road). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Az. Affiliate, Tucson Chapter or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an Aftercare Provider.
METZGER, Lewis L., 74, of Tucson, passed away on January 18, 1999. Lew was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine and son, Jerry Lewis Metzger. His children, Vicki (Richard) Bernier, Janet Foster and Henry (Vesta) Metzger, as well as 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive him. Friends may call on Sunday, January 24, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. Cryptside Services will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery on Monday, January 25, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. His delightful smile, friendly manner and great sense of humor will be missed by all who patronize Walgreen's where Lew served the public for many years. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SPENCE, Sarah Elizabeth Day, born October 12, 1920, passed away at El Dorado Hospital, Tucson on January 13, 1999 of viral pneumonia. Elizabeth is the widow of Gawain R. Spence of Tucson. She is survived by her children, Allyn of Tucson and Ron of Clinton, OH; her grandchildren, Chandra and Karena of Tucson and Jason of Ohio; great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn, Miriam and Cathron and her many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 24, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 University Blvd.
WALTON, Robert Lavern, 75, of Tucson, died January 20, 1999. Robert is survived by son, Michael L. Walton of Tucson; brothers, Lewis B. and William Walton both of Indiana. Preceding Robert in death is a son, Richard L. Walton. Retired from the City of Tucson after 25 years, Robert was a member of The Moose Lodge, The Elks, and The Shriners. A private service is to be held in Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Fund. Arrangements by Desert Rose Cremation & Burial, 790-6388.
BARNES, De'Ebonyque Y., four years old, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 1999. She is survived by her parents, Ronetta and Darryl Barnes; brother, Darryl, Jr; grandparents, Carolyn (Jimmy) Flowers and Gary Dean Corbin. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Tuesday, January 26 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
BRANAM, Mabel Joann, 66, died January 22, 1999. Wife of Robert Branam; mother of Steve (Jana) Branam, Ken (Anna) Branam; sister of Lloyd Washington and John L. Washington; six grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BROWN, Trinidad, 51 of Tucson, passed away January 23, 1999. Survived by mother, Victoria Lancaster Jones; daughter, Pamela Yvette Brown; son, Jon Paull Brown; brother, Frank Lancaster Jones. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (CENTER CHAPEL), 240 S. Stone Ave. with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
FOX, Walter R., Sr., of Tucson died January 21, 1999. Survived by wife, Bernetta. Arrangements pending with HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
NUNEZ, Jose, was born February 13, 1909, died January 22, 1999. Retired Arizona Pharmacist, having attended the University of Arizona and Capitol College of Pharmacy in Denver, Colo. Received his Arizona license in April, 1934. He received his Honorary Arizona Certificate of Pharmacy (50 years) on the 10th day of April 1984. For 28 years he owned and worked at his own Drug Store in Tucson. He was a Charter Member of Elks Lodge 2592 of Green Valley after having demited from Lodge 385 of Tucson. There will be no services. At a later date a Memorial Mass shall be said. Survivors include his wife, Erminia Arriaga Nunez and many brothers and sisters,
RICE, John David, 57, died January 22, 1999. Husband of Rosemary Rice; father of Rosemary (Jim) Martinez, Edward, George, Fernando and Roy Diaz; brother of Ethel Smith; cousin of Elsie Hood; four grandchildren also survive. He was born in Tucson and lived here all of his life. He served his country in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He devoted his time to volunteering for his church, hospitals, and anywhere he could serve others in need. Vigil Service will be recited 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 25 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 338 W. University. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
ALPHONSE MICHAEL SQUILLANTE, 67, of Tucson, son of Alfonso and Elena Squillante, born May 26, 1932 in New York, NY, died January 22, 1999. Survived by wife, Diana Jane Keilman Squillante; sons, Dr. Marc (Carol) Squillante of Peoria, IL, Andrew (Brenda) Squillante of Dallas, TX, Bruce (Julie) Squillante of Grand Rapids, MI and David (Jenny) Squillante of Toledo, OH; daughter, Christina (Dr. William) Rappaport of Tucson; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Theodore (Cindi) Squillante of New Madison, OH: grandchildren, Anthony, Andrea, Alphonse, Joyce, Olivia, Brendan, Sarah, Charles, Douglas, James, Elizabeth and Joshua. Preceded in death by sons, Paul and Theodore Squillante; sister, Josephine Farrell and brothers, Vincent and Michael Squillante. Mr. Squillante retired from the University of Cincinnati as the Gustavas Wald Professor of Law. Services Monday, 3:30 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Friends may call 1:30 p.m. until service time at Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery, N.Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
STOLTZFUS, Donnell D., 57, died January 14, 1999. Preceded in death by mother, Beulah Faye in 1984 and father Donnell H. in 1996. Survived by uncles, Dean A. (Cora) Stoltzfus of Indianapolis, IN and Wayne R. (Sandy) Stoltzfus of Mattoon, IL; cousins by Dean A. surviving are Ronald (Sharon) Stoltzfus of Tucson, AZ and Jon A. (Jennie Sue) Stoltzfus of Roanoke, IN. Cousins by Wayne R. surviving are Connie (Eldon)Sarver of Longview TX, Gail (Paul) Randolph of Easley SC, Scott (Brenda) Stoltzfus, Joy (Mike) Shaffer both of Mattoon IL and Dale (Sylvia) Stoltzfus of Columbus OH. Donnell served in Korea for which he received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.Donnie, we are thankful God brought you into our lives in such a special way after you lost your father. We love you and will miss you. Your kindness and patience in difficult circumstances was exemplary to many. We share your simple faith in God and hope in the resurrection (Ron and Sharon). A family graveside Remembrance Service was held January 18 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, an aftercare Provider.
ACKINCLOSE, Eliza Jane, 84 years old, died January 19, 1999 in Tucson. Born on February 28, 1914 in Belle Vernon, PA. Survived by two grandsons, Sean (Rochael) Purdy of Tucson, Jay Purdy of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Kris (Chris) Kline of Haggerstown, IN: daughter in all but name, Sandy Peebles close friend; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, James L. Gilmore, Lewis B. Gilmore; four sisters, B. Jerry Roush, Betty Jean Miner, Margaret L. Sheridan, Patricia Ann Hobbs. Preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Purdy and husband, Ralph Ackinclose. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
CROCKERT, Claire T., 77, of Tucson, died January 24, 1999. Preceded in death by husband, James F. Survived by son, James (Col. Ret. US Army) and his wife, Sheri of McDonough, GA; daughter, Susan and her husband, Woody Harter of Tucson; grandchildren, Taylor Harter of Tucson, Kelly Perkins and Jamie T. Crockert both of Greenville, NC, Ashley Kappes of Enid, OK; four great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Bongiovio, niece and nephew Sue and George Fleming and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Crockert was active in the American Legion and TMC Auxiliaries. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m.Tuesday, January 26 at East Lawn Palms Mortuary Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Rd., an Aftercare Provider. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TMC Hospice. The family would like to thank the owners and staff at Caring Hands II and the staff at TMC Hospice for their loving care.
FITZGERALD, David F., 80, died January 21, 1999. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor; daughter, Jane Fitzgerald Gittings; sons, Brian (Marilee) and Paul (Jeri). Also by five grandchildren, Alex, Ned and Briana Gittings and Mollee and Chelsee Fitzgerald; brother, Thomas Fitzgerald of Tucson and sister, Barbara Cleary of Salem, Massachusetts. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, graduated from Suffield Academy, Connecticut and Williams College in Massachusetts. He served in the Army Air Force as a Major in Africa and upon recall, during the Korean Conflict. He taught and coached at Suffield Academy and at The Canterbury School in Connecticut. He brought his family to Tucson in 1952 where he worked at Darr Aero Tech and Beiser Aviation in Marana. He was Personnel Director for the City of Tucson for 10 years. Worked at Hughes Aircraft, Horizon Company, Mountain States Engineers and the University of Arizona. A memorial mass will be offered at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30th. Burial will be private.
HARRISON, Juanita F., 85, of Largo, FL. died Thursday January 14, 1999 at Mariner Health of Belleair, Largo, under the care of Hospice. She was born in Lebanon, Ind. and resided in Tucson for 35 years as a teacher. She moved to Largo in 1996. A painter, she displayed her watercolors at Royal Palms Senior Residence (Largo) where she lived, the Largo Public Library and the Dunedin Fine Art Center. She was a member of AARP and the Arizona Retired Teacher's Association. She was a Protestant. Survivors include a sister, Elsie Harrison of Bellair Bluffs, FL.; sister-in-law Mrs. Howard Harrison of Gross Pointe Park, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Bellair Bluffs.
