VAN VALEN, William John Allen, 74, died February 10, 1999. Husband of Ann Van Valen; brother of Audrey Entwistle; brother-in-law of Rose Benanti; many nieces and nephews also survive. He served in the US Air Force for 23 years as a firefighter. He was currently working as a security officer. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m.Friday, February 12th. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, February 11th and 12th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WAITE, Verena I., 78, of Tucson, went to be with her Lord on February 9, 1999 at Life Care Center in Tucson, AZ. Born in Bad Axe, MI to Mary and William Parker on February 26, 1920, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Veta. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Catalina. She is survived by her loving husband, Earl; daughter, Mary Ann (George) Tanner of Tucson; sons, Larry (Carol) Crouch of Helmer, MI, Thomas (Cheryl) Crouch of Tucson; 12 grandchildren, Kimberlee Thill, Cinthia Grennell, Mark Tanner, Larry Crouch, Jr., Marlene Crouch, William Crouch, Michael Crouch, Dawn Scheinost, Thomas Crouch, Jr., Tammy Crouch, Todd Crouch, Kiley Scott and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, February 12, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Assembly of God Church, 3270 E. Armstrong Lane, Catalina with Reverend Forest Weast officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Catalina, 3505 E. Wilds Road, Tucson, AZ 85739. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
CAPT. MILTON H. HOUPIS - The family of Capt. Milton H. Houpis wishes to remember a fine seaman and a wonderful father and grandfather. Captian Houpis was born on August 15, 1916 and died on February 2, 1999. He graduated from United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kingspoint 1942. Sailed as Master Captain 15 years, total sea time 25 years as an officer in the Merchant Marines, Veteran of World War Two, U.S.N.R 15 years. After retiring from the sea became manager of the Palomino Restaurant for 22 years. He was known as 'The Captain'.
He was a member of the American Legion Morgan McDermott Post #7, Navy League Tucson Council, Ahepa, Mason St. John's Lodge No. 233 Penn., Active with US Naval Sea Cadets, Cactus Mariners of Arizona, American Merchant Marine Veteran.
Surviving are wife, Anne S. Houpis; son, Harry M. Houpis; daughters, Marcia Murray and Maria D. Houpis; five grandchildren, Harrison M. Houpis, Alex J. Houpis, Griffin Murray, Jessyka Murray and Anastacia Houpis; brothers, George Houpis, Binghamton, N.Y., Dino Houpis, Dayton, Ohio; sister, Helen Kalkanis, Detroit, Mich.
ANDERSON, Walter L. 'Swede' 80, of Tucson, died February 6, 1999. He is survived by daughter, Rebecca Lynne Anderson of Norfolk, VA; stepsons, Hurley C. Alderman of New Milford, CT, Lt. Col. Jerald Alderman of Spokane, WA; stepdaughter, Beverly Ann Bryan of Lakeland, FL; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; niece, Therese Neal Shaffer of Palm Harbor, FL and nephew, James Collins of Montevallo, AL. Mr. Anderson was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. For more information about services please call EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, 888-7470.
BERMAN, Suzanne, 52, died February 10, 1999. Survived by husband, Hanan Berman of Redmond, Washington; twin sister, Sally Canatsey of Tucson, Arizona, sister, Betty (Art) Schodt of Tempe, Arizona. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends who will remember her beauty and her spirit. The family suggests donations in Suzanne's name to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
COOKE, Virginia, died February 7, 1999 after a long illness.
Born March 12, 1921 in Syracuse, New York. Preceded in death by husband Henry Osbelt and Richard Cooke. Lived for many years in Pittsford, New York and Bradenton, Florida. Moved to Tucson in September, 1996.
Survived by daughters Deborah (Terry) Normoyle of Tucson, Judith (Robert) Kraft of Douglassville, PA.; and sons, David (Beverly) Osbelt of Porterville, CA., Daniel (Sylvia) Osbelt of Hamlin, NY., and Jeffrey Osbelt of Tucson. Also survived by four step-children, Kathryn (Dennis) Magerle of Halesite, LI, Christopher (Judith) Cooke of Tennessee, John Cooke of Long Beach, NY and Charles (Mary) Cooke of Rockville Centre, NY., nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Monday February 15, at 10:00 .m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, 310 S. Williams Blvd., #210, Tucson AZ 85711.
CRUTCHLEY, Katherine L., age 75, a Tucson resident for the past 52 years, passed away February 9, 1999. Born August 16, 1923 in Poorfork, Kentucky. She is predeceased by her husband, Roy F. Crutchley. Survived by her children, William (Carla) Crutchley, Robert Crutchley, Pamela (Terry) Yehling and Mary Jerew; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 1999. Chaplain Maree Farrell of Dignita Hospice officiating. SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
DOSSEY, Edith Joyce, 72, of Tucson, died February 10, 1999. Survived by daughters, Damona L. Kucinski of Tucson and Linda K. (Carl) Miller of Marana; son, Albert E.(Suzanne) Schoen, Houston, TX; sisters and their families, Marie, Doris, Ouida, Billie, Ima Jean and Kathy; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the children's father, Lawson Glover Dossey and son, Lawson Gregory Dossey. Mrs. Dossey spent 31 years dedicated to the profession of nursing. Service Saturday, February 13, 1999, 2:00 p.m. Evergreen Mortuary. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
ELMORE, Marion N., born August 10, 1916, passed away January 12, 1999 at age 83. Resided in Tucson for 30 years, moved to Mesa in 1995. Survived by husband, Leo H. Elmore and daughter, Pat Schuler; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Maryolyn Bray of AL. Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, 5601 E. Broadway, February 13, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
FRIGHETTI, Vincent Joseph, 40, died February 10, 1999. Survived by father, Vincent (Loretta) Frighetti; mother, Toni Frighetti; son, Josh Bennett; fiance, Karen O'Connell and her two sons; brother, Mark (Paula) Frighetti and Anthony (Sherrie) Frighetti; sister, Dolores Frighetti; nieces and nephews, Cara, Cassandra, Laura, Colt and Walker; grandparents, Trinidad and Mary W. Arvayo; aunts and uncle and cousins also survive. He was well known in musician circles in Tucson. He was a drummer for the 'Rowdies'. He was 'THE' Denver Bronco Fan. He will be missed by all. Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 15 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 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 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 15 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
GAGNON, Irene Mary, passed away Saturday, February 6, 1999. Preceded in death by her husband, Armand C. Gagnon in 1985; her daughter, Glenda Lee Babcock, 1975; a step-grandson, Darrin Morrison and parents, James and Mary Townsend. Irene is survived by her granddaughter, Jeanine M. Rhodes and her two sons, Daniel and Brian Rhodes of Chandler, AZ; stepdaughter, Beverly Morrison, her daughter, Trudy Cook and step-great-grandchildren, Abby and Matt Cook, all of El Dorado, KS, and a stepson, Armand R. Gagnon of Tucson. She is also survived by a sister, Ethel M. Cotterill; her niece, Margie (Ray) Pschierer of Rochester, N.Y.; her nephews, David (Joan) Cotterill of Advance, N.C. and many other great-nieces and nephews. Irene was born on July 3, 1915 in Rochester, N.Y. She and her daughter moved to Tucson in 1952 and she worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Co. for many years. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima church and an avid volunteer at Kino Hospital New Baby Nursery. She also served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary's Hospital. She recently lived at Villa Maria Retirement Home where she ministered to many of the residents. Irene donated her body to the University of Arizona College of Medicine. A Memorial Mass will be held for Irene at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Monday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. with Father McGloin officiating. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 1601 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745.
JANOVSKY, Rose Cecile, 80, died February 10, 1999. Beloved mother of Rose Marie (Albert) Marker, Edward (Lin) Oskvarek, Frances (Chester) Martz and Ann (Alan) Linguish; devoted grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister of Stanley Warchol. Rose was preceded in death by her loving brother, Thomas Oskvarek. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 12th at Palo Verde Park Ward, 6901 E. Kenyon. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PEYTON, Alvin Leon 'Sun' age 89, a resident of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Funeral Services for Mr. Peyton will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 12in the Colonial Chapel of the Neekamp Funeral Home in Bartlesville, with Rev.Roger Clark presiding. Following services, Mr. Peyton will be removed for cremation with burial on the family plot of the Dewey Cemetery at a later date.
A memorial in Mr. Peyton's name has been established, and those who wish to contribute in his memory may do so to the Peyton Scholarship Fund in care of Creighton University, Attn: Development Office, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68178.
Mr. Peyton was born in Adair, Oklshoma, July 16, 1909, the son of Walter C. and Martha L. (Kincaide) Peyton. As a child, he moved with his family to Dewey, OK and received his schooling there. Following his schooling, he made his home in Minneapolis, MN where he was active in various businesses. He and Irene DeForge were united in marriage and they made their home in San Bernardino, CA. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton continued their home in San Bernardino for 45 years until moving to Tucson, Arizona in retirement.
Mr. Peyton was a member of the Light House for the Blind and active in The Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Survivors include his wife, Irene of the home in Tucson; a daughter, Claudia Peyton of Omaha, NE; two sons, Darryl Peyton of Tucson, AZ and William Peyton of Covina, CA; a brother, Dale Payton of Pawhuska, OK; a granddaughter, Chloe Peyton and several nieces and nephews.
SEIDE, Henry Rider, a great spirit has passed among and from us February 10, 1999. Henry left our lives after being stricken with multiple strokes, and journeyed to a far greater place. We were honored 74 years with his presence. Hank was born January 17, 1925 in Twin Brooks, SD to Jessie Rider and Henry W. Seide. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Melba Tillman and two sons-in-law, David Cox and Joe Miller. He is survived by his children, Henry 'Chip' of GA, Chuck of Glendale, AZ, Laurie and daughter, Andrea of CO, Dianne, Mike and former wife, Gladys of Tucson. Also, sisters, Elizabeth Welch (Bill) of Oracle; Maelou Bosley of FL; brother-in-law, Gerry Tillman of SD, and many nieces and nephews. Hank was a farmer and a mechanic in SD for the majority of his life. He had grown up there and had many friends and memories of his hometown. He moved to AZ in 1968, settling in Tucson about 1970, but in many ways his heart remained in SD. He continued as a mechanic and worked for Holmes Tuttle Ford for eight years, later working with Matthews Chevrolet three years, retiring in 1984. He will be remembered for his quiet, unassuming ways, his laughter, wit, and many shenanigans, his great knowledge of cars, his joy of working the earth and growing love. Dad, you'll always be in our hearts. Your memory will live forever. The only thing greater than our love for you will be our sorrow in losing your spirit. Rest in peace, Dad. Better days are ahead. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.(at Speedway) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 1999, funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Adair Dodge Chapel.
SIMPSON, Vera E., 73, died February 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, AZ. A memorial service will be presented by Pastor Mitch Wright on February 13, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at Enchanted Hills Southern Baptist Church, Tucson, AZ. Vera is survived by sons, Kenneth Greg (Anna), Edwin Glenn (Arlene), Garrett, Gordon Blake (Sue); and daughter, Tanna E. Simpson; grandsons, Jamey (Rayelynn), Brent, and Cory (C.J.); granddaughters, Jenny (Jason) and Amanda; sisters, Shirley Mae (Galon) Gravot, Charlene Young (Poole), Rosalind Poole; brothers, Andrew Poole, Earl Poole, Beverly Eugene Poole, Jr; numerous brother and sister-in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by sister, Darla Nielsen, and brother, Donald Poole. Born in Detroit, Michigan, moving to West Frankfort, IL prior to graduating from West Frankfort High School where she met the love of her life, husband Kenneth (deceased). Formerly of Lisle, IL, Vera and Ken retired to Tucson Estates, AZ in 1987. Mom (Vera) will be truly missed by not only her family but also by the many friends from Tucson, AZ, West Frankfort, and Lisle, IL.
TAKAGI, Margherita R. M., 70 years old, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1999. She has been stateside for 52 years; coming from Italy. Margherita was employed as a cook for the UofA. Her husband, Henry precedes her in death. Survivors include sons, Patrick (Ellen), John (Debbie) and Henry (Shawna) of Idaho; sons, Michael (Janice) and Peter (Kim) of Tucson, Arizona; son, Paul (Jan) of Virginia; son, Mark (Nancy) of Thailand; daughter, Celeste (Doug) Kaechele of Washington; brothers, Pietro and Luciano Bonci of Italy; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 1999 at St. Joseph's Church. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 1999 at St. Joseph's Church, with Father John Allt officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by family owned Adair Funeral Homes of Tucson.
VILLEGAS, Joseph Roman, age 65, of Ada, OK, died Monday, February 8, 1999. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 12 at Criswell Chapel, with Rev. Michael Calhoun officiating. Interment will be at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. He was born February 28, 1933 in Tucson, Arizona. Joseph moved to Oklahoma from Phoenix, Arizona on December 18, 1998. He graduated from Tucson High School in Tucson, AZ and was also a graduate of the University of Arizona. He was involved in fundraiser for American Cancer Association; Vice-President of Rural Health Association; Director of Professional Relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, all in Phoenix, Arizona. He married Phyllis Stewart Creel on July 9, 1979 in Payson, Ariz. Survivors include wife, Phyllis Villegas of the home; two sons, Michael Villegas, Maui, HI, Tony Villegas, Dubuque, IA; one stepson, Mike Creel, Ada, OK; mother, Tillie Villegas, Tucson, AZ; three sisters, Sylvia Munoz, Tucson, AZ, Abigail Dominguez, Tucson, AZ and Irene Castro, Tucson, AZ.
WARREN, Mary E., 84, of Tucson, died February 10, 1999. Preceded in death by husband, Howard Warren. Survived by daughter, Carol Whelan (Joe Branstetter) of Tucson; son, Ronald (Paula) Warren of Tucson; brother, Raymond Crofoot of FL; grandchildren, Troy (Tammy) Whelan, Donna (Tim) Dorn, Michelle Whelan, Gregg (Jennifer Marx) Warren, Todd (Charmaine Hays) Warren; great-grandchildren, Taylor Whelan and Tyler Dorn. Private Memorial Service Monday, 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BARD, Vida M., 84, of Tucson, died February 11, 1999. Retired Hairdresser. Born September 17, 1914, Akron, OH to Charles and Margaret Davis. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence E. Bard; brother, Donald and sister, Cuba Johnson. Survived by son, Derral W. (Mary Ann) Bard; grandchildren, Thomas Bard of Burlingame, CA, Jennifer Hileman of Baltimore, OH; three great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Cindy (Edward) Schreck of Howell, MI, Carolyn (John) Atkins, Daniel (Beverly), David (Melanie) Barnette, Mary A. Woods, Anita M. Barnette, all of Ohio; six step great-grandchildren; nephews, Jerry Davis of Bois D'Arc, MO, John Davis of San Diego, CA, Philip Johnson of Reynoldsburg, OH; great-nephew, Walter (Anita) Pennick of Tucson; sister-in-law, Margaret Davis of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 15, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
CAREY, John E., 63, died January 7, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
CHAREST, Edward Ernest, died at home after a brief illness, on February 9, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Myra Tobiason Charest; sister Viola Rouge(Roland) of Montreal, Canada; brother Gerard Charest (Theresa) of Rochester, MA; Nieces Janet Poyant (Phillip) of Rochester, MA; Claire Parent (Lawrence) of Newbedford, MA; many other nieces and nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Ed was a graduate of the University of Illinois and Catholic University. He was active in working with youth in the church and community. He is loved and well regarded for his work in the fields of education and counseling. He will be cremated according to his wishes. A Memorial Mass will be given February 16, 1999, by Father Cyprian at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave, at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Santa Cruz School, 1220 S. 6th Ave, to assist indigent children beginning grade school.
