MARSHALL, Elizabeth A., 92, entered eternal life on April 5, 1999. She was the wife of the late Russell C. Marshall. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth (Al) Ruggio of Eustis, FL; two sons, Russell F. (Cathy) Marshall of Danbury, CT, Vincent A. (Rhonda) Marshall of Tucson, AZ. Memorial Funeral Services and Committal will be held on Friday, April 9, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in the East Lawn Palms Mortuary and cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. EAST LAWN PALMS, is an aftercare provider.
MAULTSBY, Danny, 51, died April 6, 1999. Husband of Kathleen Maultsby; father of Robert and Timothy Maultsby of Tucson; brother of Hubert Maultsby of Northfield, Vermont, Walter and Michael Holmes of Passaic, New Jersey, Wanda Holmes, Donna Holmes and Linda Scott all of Clifton, New Jersey; two aunts, one uncle and many other relatives also survive. Danny was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He was always interested in machinery. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years. He was currently in charge of the Homeless Services for the V.A. Medical Center in Tucson. Memorial Service 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 10, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Interment of cremains will be at the National cemetery of AZ. in Phoenix, Arizona.
DUARTE, Rita O., 85, of Tucson, passed away April 4, 1999. Survived by daughters, Alice (Bill) Ford and Olga Higginbotham; daughter-in-law, Molly Duarte; son, Richard (Juanita) Duarte; brother, Manuel Oros. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 11, 1999, 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 Monday, 9:00 a.m., Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FICKEL Franklin A., 84, of Tucson, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999. Survived by wife, Helen; daughter, Barbara Joan Weiland of CA; sons, U. Charles of Tucson, Lester R. and Ronald Leo of CA; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph of WA, Bernard of CA, Samuel of CA; sister, Katherine of WA. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. Pius X Church.
FLINT, Catharine C., 77, passed away April 7, 1999. Wife of Richard B. Flint, Sr.; mother of Dee (Larry) Skramstad, DeNise (Ron) Huxtable, Rick (Lynn) Flint and Fred (Pam) Flint; grandmother of Nichia, Kelly, Joe, Emily, Michael, Amanda, Richard, Loren and Patrick. Also survived by three sisters. Catharine was raised in New Philadelphia, Ohio and came to Tucson in 1942. She worked at Consolidated Aircraft and Davis-Monthan Air Base. She was a member of Christ Child Society, Newman Sustaining Board, Tucson Prize Wranglers and Gamma Phi Beta Mothers Club. Catharine loved bowling and needle work. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 12, 1999at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 8650 N. Shannon Road. Burial in Holy Hope cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11th with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MAJ. H.W. 'BILL' GOODMAN
(USAF Ret.), 69, lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 6, 1999. His devoted wife of 29 years, Nancy and his loving daughter, Sue Hayes were at his side. He was loved and will be dearly missed by his son-in-law, Tom Hayes; grandchildren, Sarah and Andrew; sons, Robert Goodman and Jeff Bonneville; his many family and friends, and especially the 'GYC'. He was raised on a farm in Wisconsin until he had the chance to fly. He then served his country courageously as a fighter pilot for 20 years. His last assignment brought him to Tucson in 1967, where he was an F-4 instructor for the 'Fighti'n 56th' Squadron until he retired in 1970. It is here he met the love of his life and raised his family. He loved life and shared with so many. Bill loved flying, traveling the world with Nancy by motorhome and cruising. He delighted in arguing, gourmet cooking, fine wine, playing cribbage and 500, and spending time with his beloved family and countless friends. He was so very proud of all of us and he taught us all so much. Bill is now soaring with all of those who were released from their earthly bonds before him. He remains in our hearts and by our sides. His family and friends will celebrate his life at 3:00, Saturday, April 24th at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. His family has asked for donations to your local hospice in lieu of flowers.
KINKEAD, Lois Corcoran McFall - Born September 28, 1924 in Alhambra, CA to Samuel and Rosa Pence, died at her home in Albuquerque, NM on April 6, 1999 of lung cancer. preceded in death by Richard McFall. Survived by William Corcoran, father of her children, and her husband, Colonel J.C. Kinkead, who returned to her life after 55 years. Also surviving are his children, Karl (Margaret) Kinkead of Green Bay, WI and Scott (Sue) Kinkead of Los Alamos, NM. Her six children include Colleen (Michael) DiBiase, Connie Corcoran, Cochelle (Michael) Dubs, Cortney (Karen) Corcoran, Conrad (Karen) Corcoran of Tucson, AZ and Colinda (Greg) Heim of Yorba Linda, CA. She is also survived by her brother, Leland (Mary) Pence of Ferndale, MI, nephew, Dan (Mary) Pence, nieces, Jean (William) Bedenbaugh and Elizabeth (Felding) Lewis. In addition to her brother and her children she leaves 12 grandchildren. Lois lived in Tucson, AZ from 1942 until her marriage to Joseph in 1998 when she moved to Albuquerque. She spent 30 years as a teacher at Mission Manor Elementary and Chaparral Middle schools in the Sunnyside District. From 1981 until 1996 she was also an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College in Tucson. Her passions included her love of the Lord, traveling, playing bridge and going to school. At one time she had the distinction of having earned the most credits of any student who had ever attended the University of Arizona. Lois would like to be remembered as having touched the lives of her students and her children with both her love of learning and her enthusiasm for experiencing the varied cultures of the world. Please join us in a celebration of her life April 13, 1999 at 4:00 at Grace Chapel, 6180 E. Pima. Interment will follow the services at East Lawn cemetery, 5801 E. Grant. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that donations be made in her name either the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Tucson, AZ 85712 or to Grace Christian School Scholarship Fund, 6180 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ, 85712.
LOVELESS, James 'Jim' 95, of Tucson, died April 8, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; two sisters, Mabel Miller of Tucson and Henrietta Rathburn of Renton, WA; four daughters, Lula, Henrietta, Tessie, Judy; four sons, Edward, Robert, James, Orville; 31 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, Roscoe, Lillian and Henry. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999. Funeral services will be held at Northwest Baptist Church, 2926 W. Curtis Rd. at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999. Burial will follow at East Lawn cemetery.
VALENZUELA, Teresa Bravo, 70, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 6, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Marcella, Christina, Isabel (Arnold), Cecilia (Boone), Gloria, Angie; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services, Saturday, April 10, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., with burial to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Visitation for family and friends from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
THOMAS HOOD WADDILL
Husband, Father, Brother, Hero
Died March 19, 1999. Tom was born in Waco, Texas in 1932. He served in the US Navy as a Navy Corpsman. POW Korea. Navy Cross recipient. Retired from a distinguished 28 year Law Enforcement career. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Jim; daughters, Rachel and Sharon; sister, Kitty Loughridge.
The family wishes to thank his Dr's., nurse practitioners, nurses and staff at UMC and St. Mary's Hospice for their wonderful care. Tom was courageous to the end. His humor and wit never faltered. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Memorial services will be held April 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church. The family request that a donation be made to a favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
CATHARINE C. FLINT, 77, passed away April 7, 1999. Wife of Richard B. Flint, Sr.; mother of Dee (Larry) Skramstad, DeNise (Ron) Huxtable, Rick (Lynn) Flint and Fred (Pam) Flint; grandmother of Nichia, Kelly, Joe, Emily, Michael, Amanda, Richard, Loren and Patrick. Also survived by three sisters. Catharine was raised in New Philadelphia, Ohio and came to Tucson in 1942. She worked at Consolidated Aircraft and Davis-Monthan Air Base. She was a member of Christ Child Society, Newman Sustaining Board, Tucson Prize Wranglers and Gamma Phi Beta Mothers Club. Catharine loved bowling and needle work. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 12, 1999 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 8650 N. Shannon Road. Burial in Holy Hope cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11th with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
KOURATOU, Dagmar Ethel, 81, died April 7, 1999. Survived by her children, Peter (Denise) Kouratou, Dagmar Kouratou and Andrea (Gene) Holmes; grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew, Michael, Marina, Nicholas and Marisa; great-grandchildren, Rachel and Hannah. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Inurnment will be at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
PATANIA, Carmelo P. 'Pat' 97, longtime resident of Tucson died March 24, 1999. Survived by his daughter, Mary Patania; sisters, Carmela DeLuca, Rosina Calandra and Rosalie (Joseph) Arbitablio; sister-in-law, Sadie 'Rose' Patania; nephew, Frank 'Pancho' Patania, Jr.; niece, Sylvia Claffey and Joan Wheeler; grandnephew, Sam Patania. Carmelo, a noted silversmith, along with his brother, Frank operated the 'Thunderbird Shop' in Tucson and Santa Fe, NM for many years. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 1999 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee. Contributions may be made to S.S. Peter and Paul School for the Adopt a Student Program in memory of Mr. Patania. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
POWER II, James Francis, a resident of the Tucson area for 32 years, passed away April 8th, 1999 at the Tucson VA Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. Born March 2nd, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Catherine (Ryan) of Baloneen, County of Cork, Ireland; his oldest sister, Peggy (Benaze) and older brother, Jack. He is survived by Rita (McCarthy) and daughter, Judith (Nicholson) of Sierra Vista, AZ, Moya (Koch) of Katy, Texas; sons, James III, Thomas and Patrick of Sierra Vista, AZ and John of Dallas, Texas. He leaves behind two sisters, Maureen (Doyle), Sheila (Pearson) and brother, Patrick. Jim has 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. During his service to this country, Jim was awarded a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and a Combat Infantry Mans Badge. A viewing will be on Sunday, 11 April from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, with Mass Services April 12th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson. Immediately following the service will be a gathering of family and friends at the St. Joseph's Parish Activity Room. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tucson VA Hospital, Volunteer Services General Fund, Attn: Hospice Care Unit. 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723
W. TRACY PRATER - Died on April 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital. He is a graduate of Tucson High, and attended the University of AZ where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and Army ROTC. He later served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during W.W.II and Korea ultimately attaining the rank of Major. Tracy later became an insurance broker and started his own business that later became named 'Prater & Sons.' He was a member of the Catalina Foothills Presbyterian Church and active in many other local organizations to include: Past Master of Tucson Masonic Lodge #4, Scottish Rite, Sabbar Shrine, Tucson Civitan Club and the Tucson Pigeon Club, and the B.P.O.E. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Glenda; daughter, Patti Anderson; sons, Stephen, Douglas, and Barry; seven grandchildren; brother, Robert Prater; mother-in-law, Ethel Crawford; and brother-in-law, Albert B. Crawford, Jr. 'He built his career on 100% honesty and integrity in trying to be of superior service at claim time to his clients.' Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) on Sunday, April 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. where services will take place on Monday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
SANTIAGO D. RIOS, JR., age 62, a lifetime resident of Tucson, passed away April 6, 1999. Born August 21, 1937 in Hayden, AZ. Mr. Rios is survived by his wife, Theresa Rios; children, Jimmy (Sylvia) Rios, Jr., Christopher (Sandra) Rios, Ronald Rios, Angel (Sally) Rios, Jack (Rosie) Rios, Natalie (Jimmy) Rios, and Julie (Adam) Ruiz; six sisters and five brothers. Predeceased by one sister and one brother. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Burial with Military Honors will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
Giuseppe DeMasi, 85, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away on April 9, 1999. He was predeceased by his daughter Rosa DeFilippis and son-in-law, Damiano Ali. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Antonietta; his daughter, Assunta Ali; son, Cosimo DeMasi (Flaminia); son-in-law, Attilio DeFilippis; his grandchildren, Vincenzo Ali (Maria Stella), Franco Ali (DeAnna), Giuseppe Ali (Arlene), Tina, Paolo and Carlo DeFilippis, Giuseppe DeMasi; and great-grandchildren, Elisa, Damiano Ali and Alessandro Ali. Many other relatives and friends in the United States, Italy, Australia and Canada also survive. Mr. DeMasi immigrated to the United States in 1966 from Italy with his wife and children, Rosa and Cosimo, to be reunited with his daughter Assunta and her family. He was a very hard and honest worker. He worked at St. Mary's Hospital until he retired in 1982. Prior to coming to the United States he worked in Germany for 10 years. He loved to grow a vegetable garden and fruit trees. His constant and meticulous attention to his yard drew praise and admiration from anyone who saw it. He always shared the fruits of his garden with all his family, friends and neighbors. There was very much reason for him to be proud of all his accomplishments. His family will remember him as a loving honest and above all a very just and fair man. Family and friends may call at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. on Monday April 12, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be offered at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Campbell and Adams St.) at 9:00 a.m. Interment will folly at Holy Hope cemetery. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 327-6341. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center.
ANNA POHL, 92, died April 8, 1999. Survived by daughter, Charlotte R. (Noble) Owen; grandchildren, Dina Owen (Talal) Al-Otaibi and Daniel Owen; great-grandchildren, Mishari and Yasmeen Al-Otaibi. Private family services were held, Inurnment will be at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary, an aftercare provider.
Rita E. Teske, 79 of Tucson, died April 9, 1999. Rita Elaine went to St. Mary's School in Pontiac, IL for eight years and then graduated from Pontiac High School in 1937. She attended St. Francis Hospital in Joliet, IL. and graduated as a registered nurse in 1941. At this time, she took flying lessons at the Louis School of Aeronautics in Lockport, IL and soloed in a Piper Club. She continued to practice aerobatic maneuvers through the mid-40's. She worked at Illinois Central Hospital in Chicago and in the mid-40's did post-graduate work in OB-GYN at Baylor University, nursing division, in Houston. She moved to Tucson in 1952 and worked as an R.N. in obstetrics at St. Mary's Hospital, then at Tucson General in the mid-50's. She married
Edward Teske in 1955. While bringing up her three sons, she continued as a nurse in the 1970's at William Wesley Nursing Home and at West Center (for drug rehab). She also volunteered to help provide care to the indigent at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic. In the late 1960's through the early 1980's, she ran her own real estate business as broker of E and T Realty. In the 1980's, Rita Elaine owned and operated a doll, toy, and teddy bear shop, The Pixie Den, on N. 1st Ave. and for several years was president of a local doll club. She was a member of the Columbiettes and the German Heritage Club. A woman of tremendous energy with an independent spirit, Rita Elaine was a nurse and care-giver, aviator, realtor, and doll enthusiast, but foremost a generous and selfless mother and wife, and a sincere, vivacious, and loyal friend to all. Wife of Edward P.; mother of Thomas J. Cuevas, Patrick R. and Michael A. Teske. Grandmother of Jason A. Teske. Sister of Robert T. Schopp, all of Tucson. Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Tuesday April 13, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Burial Holy Hope cemetery. A gathering will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Knights of Colombus Hall on 601 S. Tucson Blvd. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave Monday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic.
BADILLA, Helen 'Vicky' N., 62, of Tucson, passed away April 11, 1999. preceded in death by mother and father, Carlota and Julian Navarette; brothers, Jose and Ernesto Navarette; sister, Socorro Estrada. Survived by husband, John R. Badilla; daughter, Henrietta Linda Molina (Chris Siddons); sons, John, Jr. (Ana Marie), Steven (Erica) and Ronald (Sylvia); sisters, Margaret (Augustine) Bernal, Susan (Albert) Quesada and Julia Cruz; brother, Alex (Irene) Navarette. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 15, 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 Friday, April 16, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Johns Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BENHAM, Joyce, 61, died April 9, 1999. Mother of Kyle (Patricia) Benham of Toronto, Canada, Kathi (Richard) Oswald of San Jose, California, Karyl Benham of Tucson and Keith Benham of Tucson; grandmother of Sean, Sara, Emilie, Ben, Kasey, Lindsay and Ryan. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 16th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Interment of cremains immediately following service at East Lawn cemetery. Donations in Joyce's memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan Rd. St. 116, Tucson, Arizona 85711.
