Mildred S. Risko, of Tucson, went to walk with the Lord April 14, 1999. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Michael Risko. She is survived, by her daughters, Micheline (Jan) Pridans and Cindy (Bob) Daniel, all of Tucson. Her grandchildren Stacy and Matt Pridans and Mindi Daniel. Her brother, Peter (Teresa) Gavlick of Swoyersville, PA. Her brother in law, Tony Klenis of Tucson; her god son, Thomas Danko; her nieces and nephews, Marcel, Ron, Chris, Sue and Kirk. Mildred was born October 14, 1922 and raised in Swoyersville, PA. She married
and raised her family in the Binghamton, New York area and retired to Tucson. She will be loved and missed by all. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
SUTHERLAND, Esther Mendoza, 98, of Tucson for 78 years, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 1999. She was born in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico on April 7, 1901. Esther is preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Sutherland; daughter, Evelyn Duer; great granddaughter, Ashley Tassi. She is survived by her daughter, Irma (Tony) Hedgepeth of Tucson; sons, William R. (Alice) Sutherland of Tucson and Ernest H. Sutherland of California; son-in-law, Don Duer; nine Grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held Monday, April 19, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, 445 E. Speedway (623-5858). Service will be at 11:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, April 19, 1999. Internment will follow at South Lawn cemetery, 5401 S. Park. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
FRIESS, Lorraine, 64, died April 15, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LOPEZ, Mary A. 85, a native Tucsonian, found peace and joy with the Lord and joined her beloved husband Gilbert R.Lopez, and loving son Gilberto (Boy), on April 17, 1999. She lived a full and happy life and passed on the wonderful legacy de amor, carino, respeto y alegria a su familia y amistades. The passions of her life were her family and friends. She was a long-time member of the Comwolei Auxiliary Club participating in many community activities and contributing to charitable organizations. She will always live in the hearts of her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Ana Maria (Salvador) Andrade, and Priscilla (Gilbert) Haro; grandchildren, Sal 'Tony' (Diane) Andrade, Lisa (Mark) Grijalva, Joyce Chavez and Carlos Elzy; great-grandchildren: Tonito, Mary Francis, Carissa, Gabreielle, John Henry, and Raymond; nephews, Oscar and Bill Gonzales; nieces, Stella Cavicchioni, Elda Reyna and Odilia Miranda. Pallbearers are: Salvador Andrade, Gilbert Haro, Sal 'Tony' Andrade, Carlos Elzy, Mark Grijalva and Frank Reyna. Honorary Pallbearers are: Oscar Gonzales, Bill Gonzales and Carlos Lopez. Our special thanks to Carondelet St. Mary's Hospice for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
MENSCH, (Franklin) Ruth B., 92 died April 16, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by Leslie and his wife Sally Franklin and their sons Jonathon, Peter and David; James and his wife Michaeleen 'Mike' Franklin. Services and Interment will be in Stamford, CT. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 5132 E. Pima St., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Special Care Center at the Forum for their loving and compassionate care.
SELPH, Pamela J., 54 of Tucson, died April 17, 1999. Survived by husband, William H. Selph, Jr.; children, Martin L. Orr of Tucson, Marsha Smith of Phoenix, Michelle M. Bevins, Dorella M. Anaya and Narciso W. Selph all of Tucson; 10 grandchildren; and brothers, Stephen R. Neyhart of Coco, FL, Kenneth E. Neyhart of Arlington, TX, and Geoffrey L. Neyhart of Chesapeake, VA. Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Evergreen Mortuary. Burial to follow Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 10:00 a.m. until time of service. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
SHEEHAN, George Maurice, 54, died Friday, April 16, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born on May 10, 1944 in Detroit Michigan. Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Army National Guard. Survived by daughter, Kelly Terrice Sheehan-Scott of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters, Betty La Croix of South Lyon, MI, Lillian McGraw of Phoenix AZ; Janet O'Neil of Westland, MI; and Pat Norkooli of South Lyon, MI. He came to Nevada in 1984 and settled in Las Vegas for 15 years. Was in the Musicians Union and worked as a Salesman for Advo/Musician for many years. Visitation at Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home Monday, April 19, 1999 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Services at Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home April 19, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, Las Vegas, Nevada.
WILLOUGHBY, Robert G., age 57 of Tucson Arizona, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. He was born June 6, 1941 in Monroe, WI, the son of Earl and Merle (Kubly) Willoughby. Bob was a graduate of New Glarus High School Class of 1959. On July 20, 1960 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until July 27, 1964, having been overseas for three years with the U.S. Naval Security Group #568. He was employed by Oscar Mayer Co. and retired from William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in 1997. On October 1, 1983 he was united in marriage to the former Linda Kleeman in New Glarus. Bob was an avid sports fan, player, coach and manager of the Swiss Lanes Softball Team which won many tournaments. He was currently coaching his son Blake's Little League Baseball Team. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Tucson, AZ; son, Blake of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Ashley of Tucson, AZ; his mother, Merle Willoughby of Harland, WI; brother, James (Kay)Willoughby of Hartland, WI; uncle, Claude Willoughby of Evansville, WI; aunt, Mrs. Kathryn Fritz of Monroe, WI; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father Earl in 1985, Uncle Clifford Kubly, Aunt Bessie Kubly and Aunt Adeline Reuter; his brother-in-laws, David and William Kleeman. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday Evening at 7:00 p.m. by the Lord of Grace Lutheran Church at the Coyote Trail School, 8000 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson, AZ. The Rev. Dale L. Moe officiating. Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 16, 1999 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, New Glarus, WI. With burial in the Swiss Church cemetery, New Glarus, WI. A Memorial fund has been established in Robert's name for his children Blake and Ashley. Zentner – Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus, WI is serving the family.
FEDERICO V. ARRIOLA, 70, of Tucson, passed away April 18, 1999. Survived by wife, Clementina Arriola; daughter, Julia Arriola; sister, Eulalia Schell; brothers, Val and Frank Arriola. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 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 Thursday, April 22, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
He was a very sweet father, husband, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Arriola served his country for 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Master Sargent. He was also Grand Knight for Council 5868 and a Deputy Grand Knight for the State of Arizona. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HELEN BRADLEY BROOKS, a longtime resident of Tucson who was active in community affairs died April 17, 1999. She was 95. Mrs. Brooks was born in Osowatamee, KS, January 10, 1904. She came to Tucson in 1922 and entered the University of Arizona where she graduated with honors in 1926. While attending the University, Mrs. Brooks was a charter member and the first president of Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Sorority. She was also a member of Phi Kappa Phi, national scholastic honorary society and later served as a part-time teacher at Tucson High School. Mrs. Brooks was past president of many organizations including St. Luke's Board of Visitors, Junior League of Tucson, Tucson Symphony Women's Association and the Assistance League of Tucson. She was also active in the Opera Guild of Southern Arizona and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and P.E.O. Chapter B, and International Women's Educational Association. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death, in 1989, by her husband of 63 years, John Brooks, Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages at the University of Arizona. She is survived by her children, Rosemary Morrison and Major Frank Brooks, both of Tucson; Judge J. Thomas Brooks of Phoenix; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 23 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to favorite charities. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
DAGUE, George W., 85, of Rochester, IN, died April 18, 1999 at his residence. George was born on June 20, 1913 in Muskegon, Michigan to Oda and Elsie (Townsend) Dague. He was a former Tucson, Arizona resident where he worked for the Arizona Sash and Door. George married
Betty Wilson on January 3, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. Survivors include wife, Betty Dague of Rochester; son, David and wife, Paulette Dague of Bellaire, Michigan; grandson, Brian Dague of New Jersey; two sisters, Helen Brown of Rochester, IN, Marjorie Morton of Warsaw, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Dague in 1969. No services are planned. Arrangements by Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, IN.
DIETZ, Jean Marie, 69, of Tucson, passed away April 17, 1999. Followed in death by her mother, Helen Van Emden. Survived by daughters, Donna Walker and Joyce McAllister; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Beck; half-brother, Leslie Beck; sisters, Maxine Benoit, Shirley Coffelt, Sue Hovatter and Marcia O'Hagen. preceded in death by husband, Donald J. Dietz and son, Charles Michael Dietz. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 23, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
HICKS, Mae P., a 52 year resident of Tucson, died April 17, 1999. Born April 20, 1900 in Tracy, MN. Survived by her children, Sally (Ervin) Fiihr, William and John (Carol) Hicks; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was an elementary school teacher in the Amphitheater and Marana School districts. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by South Lawn Mortuary and cemetery, an Aftercare provider.
HOLLEY, Cherie Sue, 63, died April 18, 1999. Survived by husband, Don; sons, Keith (Michelle) and Bret (Valerie) Holley; mother, Sue Tevis; brother, Kinne Tevis; grandsons, Damon, Brandon, Ryan and Luke. preceded in death by father, Homer Tevis and brother, Keith Tevis. Cherie was a charter member of El Camino Baptist Church and a realtor for Bancroft Realty for many years. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5801E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999 at El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway. Burialto follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Contributions may be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
LAMBORN, Neydene F., 64, of Tucson, died April 18, 1999. Mother of T. Mark Lamborn, Charles R. Lamborn, Jennie M. Martori; grandmother of Ruth, Jessica, Samanta and Gage; sister of Edwin Servis and Mary Riddle. Funeral service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
SCHULZ, Shirley, 69, passed away April 16, 1999 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 28, 1929 in Portage, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Schulz. Survived by her sister, Kathleen (Fred) Beggs; brother, William (Dorothy) Sherman; stepdaughter, Donna (Joe) Dominguez and family, Linda (Gordon) Coe and family, Jeri Mendoza and family; and stepson, Donald D. Schulz, Jr. and family; niece, Nancy Willoughby as well as several cousins and sisters-in-law. Private services will be held at East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hospice Family Care or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
SMITH, Leora, 84, widow of Alfred L. Smith, passed away on April 17, 1999. She was a resident of Tucson since 1937 and a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Wilkum; son-in-law, Ray; granddaughters, Kristi Culpepper, Tammy Fernandez, Lori Slater and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tuesday, April 20 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. with graveside service to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
STUBBS, Ronald J., passed away Saturday, April 17 at Tucson Heart Hospital. Born in 1917, he is predeceased by his wife, Aemylia and survived by a daughter and son, Taffy and Lee; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be held in the Koch Chapel of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 1949 E. Helen St. on Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Saviour's.
TERWILLIGER, Ferne E., 94, of Tucson, died Friday, April 16, 1999. She is survived by her sister, Esther T. Butler, with whom she lived; nephew, Roy L. Terwilliger of Harwich, MA; three grandnephews, Leighton, John and Douglas; niece, Robin Church of Torrington, CT and grandnephew, Ian Church. Ferne was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, MA, Retired Teachers and a member for 50 years of Delta Kappa Gamma International Women Teachers. Mrs. Terwilliger was a Special Education Teacher in MA. schools for 44 years and was a world traveler. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 12:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, 9071 Old Spanish Trail with Rev. Margaret Babcock officiating. Inurnment will follow at Pine Hill cemetery in Westfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, P.O. Box 17116, Tucson, AZ 85731 or the American Diabetes Association, 1660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22313. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., an aftercare provider.
WHAREM, James E., 78, of Tucson, passed away April 18, 1999. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Irene; children, Roberta Ann Taylor, Bonnie Jean Misura, Scott Freeman Wharem; two stepsons, Frank J. Vieira and Michael M. Vieira; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister, Olive Pope of Massachusetts, plus many other relatives and friends. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
BENTLEY, Floyd P. 'Flip' 80, of Tucson, died April 19, 1999. Survived by wife, Hazel; daughters, Pauline (John) Duran and Victoria Bentley; brother, Paul Bentley of Oregon; sisters, Beth Goostrey of Washington and Ester Peters of Idaho; grandchildren, David (Judy) Duran and Tehjan (Brian) Frankiewizz; great-grandchildren, Mathew, Anthony and Siobhan. He was a WWII veteran, a loving husband for 50 years, a poet and an artist. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Disabled American Veterans. Memorial Mass Friday, 9:00 a.m., Picture Rocks Retreats. Interment Friday, 11:00 a.m., Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
BROWN, Anona Stella Kimbro, passed away on April 13, 1999 in the 93rd year of her life. Anona was born on May 4, 1905 and raised on the T Bar M ranch near Dudleyville, AZ as was her mother and her grandmother before her. her lineage begins in 1840 and continues unbroken through 7 generations of a pioneering Arizona Family. Her forefathers arrived in America from England in 1676; her great-great-grandfather was Col. Joseph Hardin, a Revolutionary War hero and her grandfather died at The Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War. Her father, in addition to being a rancher, served as a Pima County Sheriff Deputy in the early part of this century. She attended a one room school in Haystack Valley, Cottonwood district and rode the five miles to school on a burro. She attended the old Tucson High School, Tempe Normal in Tempe and the Hayden High School in Hayden, Az. She and seven other students comprised the first graduating class at Hayden High School. Anona graduated from the Arizona State University in 1953 with a degree in Elementary Education and taught for 17 years at Williams Field in Chandler, Az where she was president of the Classroom Teacher's Association. With two sons serving in the US Navy during W.W.II she became a charter member of the Navy Mothers' Club in Mesa and Past President of the Dade Morris Auxiliary. Anona was a member of the Rebecah Lodge #7, and a member of the first woman jury to serve in Maricopa County. Anona was preceded in death by her parents, Manen and Victoria Trinkner Kimbro; husband, Calvin Madison Brown; her brothers, George and William Kimbro and Tom Drew; sister, Mabel Brown Fontaine; and her two sons, Calvin Arlon and Marvin Madison. She is survived by granddaughter, Arlene Brown (Ted) Rivard; grandsons, Ed (Kathe), Dennis, Scott (Sandy), Steve and David (Sharon) Mascherini; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She lived with her granddaughter, Arlene Brown Rivard and her family for the past three years. Anona's remains will be cremated and her ashes buried with her husband's remains in the Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa. Private services will be held at the gravesite. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the Salvation Army.
To quote our grandmother: 'I feel very privileged to have lived to see all of my grandchildren grow to adulthood and I feel very proud and privileged to have been able to see and enjoy so many of my great and great-great-grandchildren, everyone is not so privileged. Thank you Lord for grating me this privilege.' She was also fond of saying, 'I could have never picked a better time to have lived; going from buckboard to a man on the moon in one's lifetime.'
