PETER JAMES ROMANO, 89, passed into a new life on Wednesday, February 3, 1999. Pete was born on May 14, 1909 in the Bronx, New York. He is survived by his loving wife, Wilma; his children, Nicholas (Joan) Romano, Rachel (Joseph) Ingegneri and Marianne (Joseph) Sandbothe. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mr. Romano was an undertaker in New York for many years, and moved to Tucson in the early 70's. He worked as an Interior Decorator before joining St. Pius X Catholic Church as custodian until his retirement in 1984. He has been an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 10762, St. Pius X Church, after serving the Knights for over 40 years. 'Pope Pete' will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him. Rosary will be offered 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 5 at Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo with interment to follow at TMP East Lawn Cemetery. Contributions in Peter's memory may be made to Knights of Columbus, Council 10762. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 5 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
ANTONIO M. SANDOVAL - Who was a native of Tucson, born June 4, 1902, passed away February 2, 1999 at the age of 96. Was a truck driver for M.M. Sundt from 1940 to 1972. Preceded in death by wife, Angelita H. Sandoval; daughters, Maria Jesus S. Acedo and Conception S. Greenlee; son, Anthony Sandoval. Survived by daughter, Socorro (Adolfo) Figueroa; son, Narciso (Esperanza) Villarreal; son-in- law, James H. Greenlee; brother, Robert Sandoval. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren and many friends and family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7, 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 on Monday, February 8, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
THOMAS DONOVAN WALSH, age 99, born November 21, 1899 in Newport, KY; died February 3, 1999, Tucson, Arizona. Served in WWI as Chief Gunner's Mate aboard the USS Ammen; retired from the Newport, KY Fire Department. Survived by his wife of 74 years, Anna Beard Walsh of Tucson; son, James Walsh (Pat) of Tucson; daughter, Shirley Mastak (Ned) of Tavares, FL, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Florida.
Mary L. Weis - Mom, Grandma, Friend, sweet, sweet 'Lady' – you brought so much love to our world. Lady joined her husband Tony in heaven February 3, 1999. Mary was born in Collinsville, Ill. December 30, 1908. She is survived by her brother, Bill (and Betty) Britton; her children, Tony and Sandy Weis, Mary and Gavin Douglas, Tim and Chris Weis; her grandchildren, Jim and Barb Weis, Judy Minchew, Steve Rossell, Gawain and Jenny Douglas, Erich Weis, Ken Weis, Heather Otto, Gwyn Douglas; many great-grandchildren and loving friends. A Rosary Service will be held at Adair Funeral Home, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) Sunday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, February 8 at 12:00 noon at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio Road, Tucson, Ariz. 85716. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in Mary's name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Frances Cabrini Chapter, address above.
AHLERS, Irene Delores, age 79, died February 3, 1999. Irene was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and was a resident of Tucson for the past 48 years. Survived by her husband of 50 years, John, Veteran 3rd Infantry Division US Army, Iron Worker Union Local #75; four children, Ken Ahlers (Donna) of Tucson, Andrea Wilson of Tucson, Berta Zimdars (Lan) of Minnesota and Kris Sader (Steve) of Maine; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived also by her sisters, Helen Starr of Pennsylvania and Marie Ronalli of Florida, many nieces and nephews and friends. Irene was active for many years in the Tucson Opera League. Her family will miss her. No services scheduled. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics.
Russell Milton Childs, 37, of Marana, died February 3, 1999. An Arizona resident of 36 years, he had worked as a Registered Nurse at El Dorado Hospital and subed at other local Tucson hospitals for many years. Russell is survived by his sons, Anthony Wayne Childs and Ryan Russell Childs; stepson, Stephen O.C. Arrington; stepdaughter, Melissa Marie Arrington; parents, Rev. Wayne R. Childs and his wife, Joyce Navdeen Lindberg Provenzo Childs; sister, Brenda Navdeen Gorman; brother, Steven Wayne (Lisa) Childs; sister, Helen Joyce (Tom) Dempewolf; sister, Kathleen Lynn (Kyle) Dixon; six nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Monday at 12:00 p.m. Noon at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 327-6341. Viewing for friends from 10:00 a.m. till service time on Monday. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
DISCO, Bernard H., of Tucson, AZ, went to be with the Lord February 5, 1999. He was born May 24, 1925 in Erie, PA. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donis; children, Anita, Mark, Ronald, Renee, Donene, Terrie, Catherine, Jennifer and Gregory and nine grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. at 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 8, 1999. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.(@ Magee).
Agnes Selma Hauenstein, age 91, passed away January 23, 1999at the Handmaker Home for the Aging in Tucson, AZ. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Edward and Eugene Hauenstein and her only niece, Carolyn J. James, Mesa, AZ. Born September 3, 1903 in Gallop, New Mexico, Ms. Hauenstein moved to Tucson in 1934, where she lived since. Ms. Hauenstein worked for the U.S. Justice Department for 42 years and received during her career numerous awards and citations, including a certificate for 35 years of government service presented by then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. After her retirement from the Tucson U.S. Attorney's office, Ms. Hauenstein traveled extensively throughout the world, including South America, Europe and the Middle East. She is survived byher great-nephews, Howard B. James III of Chicago, IL, Mark E. James of Atlanta, GA; her great-niece, Kimberly S. Lowande, Cape Coral, FL; sister-in-law, Ruth A. Hauenstein, Mesa, AZ, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dahlquist of Garfield, KS; four great-grandnieces and several cousins. Funeral arrangements by Adair Funeral Home, Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 would be greatly appreciated.
KITCHIN, Gerald C., 89, died February 4, 1999. Survived by son, Lee Kitchin; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice in 1995. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m.Monday, February 8, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial to follow in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum.
REGER, Juanita Mae, passed away February 4, 1999 while visiting family in Arizona. Preceded in death by husband, Verl Kent Reger. Mrs. Reger was born April 25th, 1917 in a railroad boxcar in the Cranberry Bogs of West Virginia. married Verl Kent Reger October 4, 1936. Survived by daughters, Verleen Edel (Bill) and Brenda Reger, residing in Tombstone, Arizona; sons, Leonard Reger of Elfrida, Arizona and Lawerence Reger (Suzanne), Tucson, Arizona. Also survived by sister, Loretta Kasten of Buckhannon, WV; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Juanita was Arizona Mother of the Year in 1977. Served on Ecumenical Council of Churches. Founding member and Director of Handi-Camp Inc, a school for handicapped children at Tucson Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Reger also served on the Governor's Commission on mental retardation and was the Audio-Visual Director for Arizona State Council of Churches. Long time resident of Tucson, Arizona and Tombstone, Arizona. In 1991 she returned to Buckhannon, West Virginia where she fulfilled a childhood dream by purchasing the Post Mansion, X Island Ave. After extensive renovations she reopened the home as a Bed and Breakfast. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kanawha Run United Methodist Church, Rt. 1 French Creek, West Virginia, 26218 or the Tucson Church of the Brethren, 2200N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85716. A Memorial Service will be held at The church of the Brethren on Sunday, March 7, 1999 at 3:00 p.m.
SONKIN, Frances, 77, of Tucson, died February 4, 1999. She is survived by daughter, Linda C. Kunsberg (Andrew); son, Bob Sonkin; and daughter, Judith H. Sonkin, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Rebecca M. Kunsberg, Sara D. Kunsberg; and sister, Rose Rudis (Joseph) of Tucson; one niece, six nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. Frances was devoted to her grandchildren, whom she greatly loved. Predeceased by husband, Isidore S. 'Sid' Sonkin, July 10, 1986. Mrs. Sonkin was an avid volunteer having spent 16 dedicated years volunteering at UMC, Casa De Los Ninos and the Veterans Hospital. She was a 47 year member of Congregation Anshei Israel. Service, Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. Interment in the Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Frances Sonkin to either the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Tucson 85712 or Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson 85705. The family will receive friends at the home of Andrew and Linda Kunsberg immediately following the cemetery service.
STAGGERS, Virginia Erle, 78, died February 2, 1999. Survived by her husband, Darrell; daughter, Sherri Staggers and son, Tom (Linda) Staggers; grandchildren, Debbie (Mike) Brown, Danny and Donna Staggers; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Jacob Brown; sisters, La Wanda Laird and Betty Kay Van Boyel. Visitation will be Monday, February 8, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 1999. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Leader Dog School for the Blind, P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308-5000. In Memory of Virginia Staggers.
TRUJILLO, Julieta, 83, of Tucson, passed away February 3, 1999. Survived by sisters, Emilia Duarte and Blanca (Alex) Hughes; brother, Romeo (Maria) Sotelo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 8, 1999 from 4:00 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 Tuesday, February 9, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Julieta was a member of the Guadalupanas at St. Augustine's Cathedral. She will be missed by all who knew her. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CORNWELL, LeRoy J., 85, of Tucson, died February 1, 1999. Survived by wife, Olivia M. Cornwell; granddaughter, Jeanita (Steve) Osborne; great-grandchildren, Liane and Christopher Osborne, all of Tucson; brother, John A. (Joan) Cornwell of Newark, DE; sisters, Ruby Drewry of Wakefield, VA and Virginia Boykin of Manassa, VA. Preceded in death by son, Captain LeRoy J. Cornwell, Ill and stepson, Frank L. Mallett. Mr. Cornwell moved from Virginia to Tucson in 1960.Veteran of WWII and member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Associate Member of First United Methodist Church, both of Tucson. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) Wednesday, February 10th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Thursday, February 11th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Haas and Rev. Sharon Ragland officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Memorial Park.
DAWN, John Alfred, 82, died February 6, 1999. Husband of Margaret Dawn; father of Carol (Mike) Zakis, John A. Dawn III and James Dawn; brother of Herbert (Lea) Dawn. He was a member of VFW Post #10419, Vasa Lodge #609, Verdandi Lodge and Swedish-American Recreational Organization. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations in John's memory made to VFW Post #10419, 9516 E. Burnett, T/A 85730. Friends may call Monday, February 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
Lois I. Dykstra, 67, of Tucson, passed away February 5, 1999. Survivors include children, William Andrew (Leslie) Dykstra, Susan (Michael) Edgington, Ryne Dykstra, Amy (Jack) Lightfoot of Denver, James Dykstra, four grandchildren, and brother, William V. Wallace Jr. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. Dykstra, September, 1998; and a sister, Joy Ann Wallace. Lois was a life long nurse in private practice, Devon Gables, TMC O.B. wing and retired from TMC after 15 years of service. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Monday, February 8, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Chapel, Tuesday February 9, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
ENGEBRETSON, Mary Louise, was born March 16, 1921 to parents Horace C. and Borghild (Lenmark) Jackson in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died February 6, 1999. She was baptized and confirmed on April 2, 1944 in the Lutheran faith at Augusta Lutheran Church, Marietta, Minnesota. She attended grade school at rural Marietta and graduated from Marietta High School with the class of 1939. On January 26, 1941 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Engebretson at Marietta. While living in Minnesota she attended Augusta Lutheran Church and was secretary of the Sunday School and participated in other activities of the church. After farming on the Engebretson homestead in South Dakota until 1959, she moved with her family to Tucson, Arizona. While in Tucson she attended Redeemer Lutheran Church and was active in the Road Runner Senior group of Tucson. She is survived by her husband of 58 years; her son Douglas and wife Kathy; two grandchildren, Leif and Kristin, all of Southampton, Massachusetts; brother, Jerry and wife Mary; and sister-in-law, Judy Jackson; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Donald and Kenneth. Burial will take place in the Spring of 1999 in Marietta, Minnesota at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund, 8845 Silverbell Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85743. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
GILLES, Edward George, 91, died February 5, 1999. Father of Mary (John) Mihailoff; and son Charles Gilles. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Golden Agers of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. with Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
LOHER, Ann Rodriguez, 88, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, on February 5, 1999. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank P. Loher. Born in Globe, AZ. She came to Tucson in a covered wagon. She was very proud of her achievements at Tucson High and had her name engraved on a cup given to THS for a typing competition in 1926. She competed in Math computation at UA and received highest honors. As a Red Cross volunteer she completed nurses aide training and worked at Tucson General Hospital. In later years, she was a Federal Court Interpreter. Ann is survived by one sister, Celia McAlpin of San Diego; her children, Ileana (Joe) Olivas, Alma (Jim) Maish, and Frank (Delia) P. Loher; her grandchildren and their spouses, Joe, Ileana, Linda, Frank, Debbie, and Robert; Jim, Nancy, Doris, Nancy, Elaine, Laura; and Janet, Lorrie, Frank, Richard, and Tony; numerous great-grandchildren and several great- great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was greatly loved by all for her warm and loving ways. We will miss her very much. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, an aftercare provider 7 E. University Blvd., Monday, February 8, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Augustine's Cathedral. Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may send contributions to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 w. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745
MAHERAS, Barbara, E., 79 of Tucson, passed away on February 5, 1999. She is survived by her devoted sister, Julia Vlachos; brother-in-law, Clarence Drake; and sister-in-law, Dr. Antonia Cyrus. Visitation will be Monday, February 8, 1999 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Trisagion at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 Ft. Lowell Road. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 & 1/2 blks N. of Grant) 327-6341.
MCQUEEN, John, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Bloomfield, N.J., beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord, February 6, 1999.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he is survived by his devoted wife Alma R. 'Peggy' McQueen; daughters, Sandra Strong of Sea Girt, N.J., Susan Perdomo of Glen Ridge N.J. and Isabella Wahl of Chandler, AZ; and nine grandchildren, Peggy & Tracy Strong, Jared, Douglas, Brett & Emily Deptula, Elena Perdomo, Ashley Wearly & Alec Wahl. He was the brother of William McQueen, Helen Brown and Isabella Carey, all of N.J.
Mr. McQueen, son of Charles & Isabella Denmark McQueen, left Scotland as a young boy. The family moved first to Sault Ste. Marie Canada, later settling in Bloomfield, N.J., where he graduated from Bloomfield High School and Newark College of Engineering.
Mr. McQueen began his career with National Union Radio as a Quality Control Engineer. For the next 10 years he worked for Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, where he was engaged in the manufacturing of entertainment, military and industrial cathode ray tubes, as well as T.V. receivers. From 1959-1965, he worked for Paramount Pictures Corp. during which time the corporation licensed Sony to build and manufacture the Trinitron tube. In 1975, Mr. McQueen co-founded Southwest Vacuum Tube Devices along with two other executives of what formerly had been Griffith's Electric. From the on-set the company flourished. Mr. McQueen served as president and was responsible for all engineering. Within two years the company was employing over 100 people at its headquarters in Tucson. From 1975, until the company was sold, Mr. McQueen served as president. He took great pride and joy in his roll in building this business.
He took special pleasure in his responsibilities in transferring knowledge to Third World countries, where S.W.V.D. had become well known as a leader in electron gun design for Cathode Ray tubes.
Mr. McQueen traveled extensively fulfilling his roll to such countries as China, where the company established two manufacturing operations – India, where the company established a joint venture in My Sore. Additionally, Mr. McQueen was involved in Engineering Consulting on behalf of S.W.V.D. in many countries throughout the world.
His expertise was sought out by such industry leaders as Zenith Corporation, Chicago – I.T.T., Germany – Samtel, Dehli India – E.G.G. – U.S.A. – Lotus Engineering, Hong Kong and Hughes Missile Systems to name just a few. As a result of his travels, Mr. McQueen developed life long friendships with people all over the globe.
In 1986, the company was sold to Video Display Corp. Mr. McQueen accepted positions as Board Member and V.P. of Engineering. He continued in that capacity until his death.
John will be sorely missed by a grateful industry which he helped establish on a worldwide basis, as well as by his two partners Gerald Tumarkin and Leonard Minutillo.
A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave (@ Magee), Tucson, AZ, on Tuesday, February 9, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713 or Gospel Rescue Mission, 312 W. 28th, Tucson, AZ 85713.
