BURT, Karen F., 64, resident of Tucson, died at Villa Maria Nursing Care Center March 5, 1999. She was a retired nurse. Memorial services will be held in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
JOHN J. CARDI, age 76, of Tucson, died Sunday, March 7, 1999. Survived by loving companion, Ruth; sons, John, James, Armand, Steve, Charles; brother, Raymond, sisters, Catherine and Lucia. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11th with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima, 1950 W. Irvington Road, 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 12th. Interment will follow at East Lawn cemetery.
DUVAL, John L., passed away on March7, 1999 in Tucson, AZ after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Winchendon, Mass. on December 18, 1929. John has resided in Tucson since 1970. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Duval of 34 years; daughters, Michelle (Keith) Kitchell, Christine; and his two beloved grandchildren, Rebecca Ann and Christopher Joseph. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, nurses aides and volunteers at Carondelet Hospice Services and St. Mary's Hospital and La Colina Health Service for your kindness, compassion and love. God Bless You.
Cremation handled by Desert Rose. Noservices will be held. Donations may be sent to Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745-2690.
ESPINO, Gilbert, 14, died March 6, 1999. Son of Sandy Espino; nephew of Yolanda and Mario Palacio and Sylvia and JerryAguilar; cousin of Mario, Christina, Gilbert, Michael and Marie. Gilbert was a student at Challenger Middle School. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 12th at St. Monica's Catholic Church, 212 W. Medina. Burial in Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. Thursday, March 11th at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
FOX, Mary Ann, 82, of Tucson, died March 6, 1999. She is survived by her children, Lawrence (Janice) Fox, Sahuarita and Sherridan Abbott of Sacramento, CA. She had six granddaughters that provided her with 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Jonas Pitcher and sister, Rosebud Shaw both of New York and many loving friends. Memorial services will be held in Madera Canyon, Saturday, March 13, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
HIGGINS, Charles B., Sr., 89, died Friday, February 26, 1999 in Tucson. Charles was born May 25, 1909 in Warren, PA. He is survived by one son, Charles (Mary Beth) B. Higgins Jr.; six grandchildren, Kelli Anne, Robert, Jennifer, Daniel, Kimberley and Megan; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Shelby, Ashley, Adam and Grayson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Frances, and a brother, Edward. Charles was a Firefighter for the city of Cleveland for 35 years. Member of the Knights of Columbus since 1929 and a 4th Degree member since 1944. Charles was the founder of Msgr. Weber Assembly and the 1st faithful navigator. He was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus St. Pius Council. Memorial Mass will be Friday, March 12, 1999 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Chalice Ceremony at St. Francis De Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Inurnment will be in all Souls cemetery in Chardon, Ohio. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, Tucson, 881-0338. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to National Shrine of St. Jude Claretian Missionary.
DOUGLAS GORDON HUGHES, SR., 79, of Tucson passed away on March 3, 1999 after a short illness. He was the husband of the late Diana Rose (Martin) Hughes.
Born In Rutherford, NJ on January 5, 1920, a son of the late Joseph N. and Elizabeth (Meir) Hughes and step-mother Lillian (Potter) Hughes. He was a resident of Tucson since 1981; his prior residences were in Maywood and Hopatcong, NJ.
He was employed by Curtiss Wright Aeronautical in Woodbridge, NJ for 42 years. He was a member of the BPO Elks Lodge #2532 in Tucson and the Loyal Order of Moose since 1985. He was an avid golfer, a wonderful father and a loving grandfather.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Marlene Hughes (Robert) Shrieve of Tucson and Kathlene Hughes (Richard) Kay of Hopatcong, NJ; 2 sons, Douglas G.(Candace) Hughes, Jr. and Charles E.(Betsy) Hughes, both of Tucson, AZ; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Allan Hughes of Closter, NJ, Harry Hughes of Oakley, CA, and Joseph Hughes of Knox, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in the EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ with Pastor Joiner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elks Lodge or the Moose Lodge.
There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends following the services.
JONES, William Everette, 62, died March 3, 1999. Son of Florence Jones; brother of Elaine Colburn, Jack and Dan Jones all of Apache Junction, Arizona and Tom Jones of Idaho. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Jones was Second Vice Commander of AMVETS Post 39 and a life member of the American Legion. Retired as a Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 1999 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. Military honors by V.F.W. Honor Guard and USNaval Reserve.
KEDRO, Joseph, 83, died March 7, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FRED F. KRAVATH, Captain, US Navy Ret., 85, passed away March 4, 1999. preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 55 years, he is survived by numerous friends and relatives. He was a graduate of the Drexel Institute of Technology and held Masters Degrees in both Mechanical and Civil Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he held the degree of Doctor of Engineering, awarded by the Catholic University of America. He was a registered professional engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. His military career spanned 24 years, earning him numerous medals of commendation. Memorial Mass will be said at Holy Hope Mausoleum, Friday, March 12, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Military Honors. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
NAEGLE, Ronald Leon, 58 years of Benson, AZ, passed away Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Tucson. Ron was a truck driver. He is survived by wife, Jackie of J-6; son, Tim (Tracy) of Vail, AZ; daughter, Tammy (Bobby) Suttle of Prescott Valley, AZ; daughter-in-law, Donna of Pomerene, AZ., (preceded in death by son, William); brother, John (Jean) of Central, AZ; brother, Gene (Jean) of Pomerene, AZ; six grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 10, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Benson Ward on Pomerene off I-10. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 1999 at the church. Burial will follow. Arrangements by Bisbee/San Pedro Funeral Homes, (520) 720-4457.
ROSS, Dewey Ernest, 61, died March 8, 1999. Husband of Dianna Kay Ross; father of Ronda (Steve) Swensen, Renee (Kevin) Chocklett, and Randall Ross; grandfather of Garrett and Madison Swenson, Tyler, Austin and Derrick Chocklett; brother of Henry Paoge, Ronald Paoge and Bobby Densmore. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 12th with Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. Donations in Dewey's memory may be made to Pocahontas County Library, P.O. Box 132, Hillsboro, W. Virginia 24946. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SEDORE, Michael, Ret. Technical Sgt. 45th Troop Carrier Squadron, US Armed Forces, beloved husband and father, retired Chief Engineer of KAIR/KJOY (KJYK) Radio Stations in Tucson, passed away March 8, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by wife, Annie Mae Williamson-Sedore of Tucson; children, Michael Owen Sedore of New York, Shirley Kasper of Nevada, David Sedore of Florida, Timothy Sedore of New York and Cynthia Sedore-Gloria of Mesa, AZ; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Spirrh and Helen Mock of Pennsylvania. Visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with memorial service to follow. Interment with Military Honors will be in JeffersonMemorial Park in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, March 13, 1999.
WHITELY, Lillian, 93, went to be with the Lord March 8, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John C. Whitley; sister, Clara Borst. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church, baptized June 7, 1953. She was born in Plumas, Manitoba. She and her husband began a very successful business in Canada called 'Jack's Place'. Moved to Tucson in 1952 and operated a successful mobile home park which Lil managed. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m.Thursday, March 11, 1999 at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Under the direction of EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
HUBURT J. WILLSON, 72, of Tucson, died March 9, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Gerrie; daughters, Julie (Roger) Prokes, Terri (Bob) Grosserode, Rosemary (Jim) Nelson, Patti (Jeff) Hannan; son, Tim (Linda) Willson; 17 grandchildren; sister, Genelle (George) Azevedo. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, cheerful outlook and his love of God and family. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, Wednesday, March 10, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Burial will be in Lincoln, Nebraska. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson 85712.
ANTONE, Phyllis M., 65, of San Miguel Village, died March 8, 1999. She is survived by her children, Robert E. Antone, Jr.of Sells, Hilda M. Pablo of San Miguel Village, Eugenia F. Mattias and Bernadine D. Antone both of Sells, Rolston D. Antone of Winterhaven, CA and Clyde J. Antone of Sells; her mother, Lucille L. Throssell of Sells; sisters, Marguerita Mendez, Roseline Navarro, Verna Throssell; brothers, Sanford Throssell, Stanley Throssell and Dennis Throssell; 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Service, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. at San Miguel Presbyterian Chapel, Rev. Maurice Ludlow officiating. Interment in San Miguel Village cemetery. Friends may call Friday, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Phyllis M. Antone's residence, San Miguel Village. Arrangements by Evergreen Mortuary & cemetery.
ELVA SMITH BALDRIDGE, Born October 5, 1924 in Ravenden, Ark., passed away March 6, 1999 after a long illness. Widow of S. Sgt. Virgil Baldridge. Beloved mother of Helen (Rex) Waite, Leon Baldridge of California and Virgil Baldridge, Jr. of Tucson; sister of Otis Smith of Ark., Judy Moore of Ohio and Kitty Wales of Tucson. Known for her love of children, she was 'Mom' to numerous neighborhood children including, Nancy, Gary and Ralph. Grandmother of Steve and Brian Baldridge (California). Long time resident of Tucson, she retired from Lucky Food Stores in 1986. Memorial service 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 14th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Reception to follow.
FREEMAN, Dorothy Marie Edson Craig, 77, of Tucson, AZ, passed away March 9, 1999 after a short illness. She is survived by son, Robert Craig, San Diego, CA; daughters, Leslie (Frank) Hatanaka, Redding, CA and Carmin (Bill) Dinkins, Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Ashley and Steve Dinkins, Scottsdale, AZ and Nicole, Kyle and Logan Hatanaka, Redding, CA; brother, CR Edson, Fremont, NE; sisters, Ruby Carmin, Douglas, WY and Trena Stevenson, Hershey, NE. Dorothy graduated from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in History. She was an elementary school teacher from 1938 to 1988, the last 22 years with the Tracy, California Public Schools. She was on the Board of Directors for two years with Del Webb of Tucson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N.1st Avenue, Friday, March 12, 1999. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee).
CLARK, Ethel M., 92, passed away March 8, 1999. She was a retired Real Estate Broker. Survived by daughter, Judie Watts of Tucson; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. At her request there will be no funeral services, instead take a friend to lunch. Cremation arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
ELLIOTT, Marjorie Anne, 63 years old, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 in Tucson. Born on September 19, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. Survived by two sons, Michael Petersen of Lake Wood, Colorado, Scott Petersen of Tucson; daughter, Joanne Robinson of Cullierville, Tenn.; mother, Frieda Smeraldi of Tucson; sister, Lois Moeller of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 1999 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway.
RUBEN C. ESTRADA, 59, a native Tucsonan, went home to our Lord on March 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Christi and his son, John Ruben as well as his three sisters, Eleanor (Tony) Saldivar, Helen (Jim) Young and Amalia (Manuel) Fregoso and his brother, Tony (Barbara) Estrada. Ruben is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Ruben was with the Air National Guard from 1958 to 1975; from 1975 to 1977 was President of the National Economic Development Association in Washington, DC. In 1971 Ruben graduated from the University of Arizona with a Master of Business Administration. In 1977, he began his teaching career at Pima Community College in Tucson and in 1985 became Chairperson of the Business Program at the downtown campus. Ruben gave his students knowledge, encouragement and humor and his love of teaching could be recognized by all students. For the last 13 years, Ruben has also been an adjunct faculty member for the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Arizona. Ruben has been active in many community activities including Urban League Business Loan Advisory Committee, KUAT TV Citizens Advisory and Past President Family Counseling Agency, United Way Agency. Most recently Ruben enjoyed acting as coach and manager of his son's baseball team in the Challenger Little League. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity, 1300 N. Greasewood in Tucson.
