DECARLO, Ann G., 82, of Tucson, died April 20, 1999. Survived by daughter, Virginia Verses of Tucson; sisters, Virginia Green of Stamford, CT, Mildred Guimond of Tucson and Gertrude Borea of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Charles DeCarlo of Stamford. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Thursday.
DE BACA, Edward C., died on April 17, 1999. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Elma De Baca; sons, Arthur, Edward (Belinda) Jr., and David (Carmela) De Baca; daughters, Brenda (Frank) Escalante and Sandra (Joe) Martinez; sisters, Anna, Lucy, and Edie; brother, Mac. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Edward was born on June 05, 1916 to a ranching family in Clayton, New Mexico and had four brothers and five sisters. He was a descendant of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, the Spanish Explorer.Edward excelled in school and was double promoted. At age 16, during the depression, he had to leave school to work for the Civilian Conservation Corps. The scarcity of jobs moved him to California where he remained until 1957 when he relocated to Tucson with his family. He was employed by the City of Tucson until his retirement. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel) 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, April 22, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at East Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DREXEL, Donna M., 68, of Tucson, died April 16, 1999 in the TMC Hospice. She was born May 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Joseph; daughters, Donna J. Drexel and Constance Nelson; sister, Constance Slattery. Services will be private.
TERI J. FOLLANSBEE, 40, a native Tucsonian, found the peace she had been searching for by joining her mom, dad, and brother on April 18, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Tisha (Steve) and Amber; grandson, Nicolas; sister, Debbie (Tom); nephew, Jason; nieces, Traci, Missy. Memorial service will be held at Saguaro Monument West Visitors Center at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 1999.
MANUEL Y. GONZALES, 67, of Tucson, born December 25, 1931, passed away April 20, 1999. preceded in death by parents, Luz Y. and Otto Schultz. Survived by wife, Alicia M. Gonzales; daughters, Nellie, Cecilia (Gustavo) Contreras, Sandra (Antonio), Luz (Randy) Lucero, Yolanda (Eleazar), Alicia (Jonathan), and Silvia (Joseph); sons, Pedro (Letitia), David (Elsa), and Hector (Sonia) Gonzales; brothers, Enrique (Ofelia) Yanez, Ricardo (Carmen) and Adan Carrasco; sister, Anita (Ramon) Holguin. Also survived by 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 22, 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 23, 1999, 9:00 a.m., at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Mr. Gonzales worked at Pima Community College, Downtown Campus for 13 years. He retired from the Laborer's Union #479. He was a very dedicated hard working man who will always be appreciated and remembered. Manuel will be dearly missed by his wife, familia and friends. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MICHAEL EUGENE GORDON
Oct. 27, 1947 to April 17, 1999
Mike passed away at home, surrounded by the ones he loved. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol A. Gordon; 2 sons, Christopher and Gregory; his parents Rhondal and Betty Gordon of Sun City West; and sister, Barbara Lovitt of Gilbert, AZ. Mike graduated in 1966 from Casey H.S. in east central Illinois. He received a basketball scholarship to VMI (Virginia Military Institute) where he was on the golf team and the Dean's list. He received a Master's degree in Microbiology from Eastern Illinois University. Following a few years on the pharmaceutical business, he began his insurance career with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1976. In 1985 Mike formed Gordon Insurance. Mike was a member of Tucson Country Club, Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff and the Tucson Conquistadors. He enjoyed golf, hunting, tennis, scuba diving, coaching Little League, fishing and skiing. He excelled in all these activities as he did in everything in his life. His family wishes to thank all of his doctors and the medical staffs of UMC, TMC, and the Southern Arizona Cancer Center. The memorial celebration of his live will be Sunday April 25, at St. Pius X, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo at 2:00 PM. Mike's family asked that remembrances be made in Mike's name to The Leukemia Society of AZ, 2990 E. Northern Ave., Suite E100, Phoenix, AZ 85028.
GRUBER, William Aloysius, 69, died April 18, 1999. Husband of Gertraude; father of Barbara, Susan and Karen Gruber; cousin of Gert, Horst and Ossi Weissengruber. He was Past President of Tucson Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service. Vigil Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 22, 1999 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima. Donations in William's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 13423, T/A 85732. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
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, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999 at El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Contributions may be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
DOMINIC P. 'NICK' NICOSIA - He went to the light on April 11, 1999 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ferne; daughters, Niki, Kari and Peggy; grandsons, Triston and Andy; great-granddaughters, Hope and Jade; brothers, Tom and Augie. Nick was a life member of VFW #549 and for seven and one half years was a TUSD Bus Monitor. Enjoying music as he did, he had a country western band. He loved dogs especially 'Earle'. Graveside services will be on Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
OSBURN, C. Raymond, died March 7, 1999. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Philip's in the Hills Chapel. Donations may be made to the Elizabeth B. Steinheimer Collection. c/o Bonnie Bruce at Tucson Pima Public Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson 85726 or Libraries Limited, 4924 E. Calle Jabali, Tucson, 85711.
OWENBY, Edith Virginia, 85, of Tucson, passed away on April 18, 1999. She was the wife of the late Frank I. Owenby. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Alta E. Jones and Preston Boan; a granddaughter, Breann Jones, all of Tucson; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Edith's wishes were to have no formal services. Take a moment to remember good times shared with her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
RILEY, Herbert F., 74, of Tucson, died April 19, 1999. Survived by wife, LaRoyce; children, Sheila M. of OR, Michael D. (Johnella) of Tucson, Major Kevin F. (Nancy) of FL, Sherrie J. Riley of Tucson and Maureen (Michael) Staves of TX. Mr. Riley was preceded in death by daughter, Kathleen. He was retired from the USAF and from Hughes as a Lt. in the Plant Protection Div. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
RUSSELL-ZORN, Veta W., 86, of Tucson, died April 15, 1999. She came from strong pioneer stock, and was a dignified and elegant lady. Mother of Roger S. Russell of Tucson and Harold W. Russell of West New Jersey, New York; five grandchildren; sister of Pollard Wisdom of Tucson. Funeral Services Thursday, April 22, 1999 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala at 1:00 p.m. Burial in Cold Harbor Springs, NY. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
SPANG, Delia C., 82, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 26, 1999. Born on December 23, 1916 in Nogales, Arizona, daughter of the late Edward and Adelina Carrillo. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother. Survived by daughter, Delia Dolores (Dennis) Dvorak of the West Allis; sons, Edmund J. (Sharon) Spang, Jr. and Edward L. (Laura) Spang, both of Appleton; sisters, Adeline Barr of Tucson and Mary (Manuel) Tapia of Nogales; grandchildren, Richard Dvorak of Milwaukee, Diane (Michael) Cox of Milwaukee, Tara L. and Jason E. Spang, both of Appleton, Christopher L. Williams of Depere, Jennifer L., Stacy L., Scott E., and Robert E. Spang, all of Appleton. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 30, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Augustine's Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SPEAR, Katherine A., 72, of Tucson, died April 19, 1999. Wife of James R.; mother of Margaret Adams, Katherine Shadel, Monica, Edward, Michael Spear, Julia McCall. Predeceased by Joseph Spear. Seven grandchildren; sister of John Cline, Mary Rauch, Ruth Altig. Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, Arizona, (888-1111)
STANLEY MARCUS ALCORN died Sunday, April 18th, 1999 after a sudden unexpected illness. He was born June 18th, 1926 in Modesto, California and grew up there on the farm that he managed from the time of his father's death until his own, and on which he taught his boys, the summer farm-hands, many life lessons. He attended Modesto Junior College, interrupted his studies to serve in the Army Air Force, and graduated from UC Berkeley cum laude before completing his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology there in 1954. Then, hired by the USDA, he moved to Tucson and subsequently transferred his work to the University of Arizona where he became a Professor. His scientific work focused on diseases of cotton, sahuaros, and crops with the potential to replace petroleum products such as jojoba and guayule. Even after retirement in 1989, with thousands of students and dozens of graduate students now spread out around the country, he continued to work on some of his projects as Professor Emeritus. Stan married
Esther Eastvold in 1949, also a Berkeley graduate and UCSF-trained physician. They had four boys, Steven, Joseph, Eric, and Mark. Stan was always curious, and in conversation, no matter what subject you raised, you felt surprised at how much he already knew of it, flattered at how much interest in it he took, and stimulated by his questions to learn more yourself. In his last years he especially enjoyed reading, his farm, travel with his beloved wife, and visits with his seven grandchildren. We will never ever forget him. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to establish a scholarship in memory of Stanley Alcorn may be mailed to: Scholarship Development, University of Arizona, 1111 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ 85721. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
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.
COWLES, Shirley M., 73, of Tucson, passed away April 18, 1999. Survivors include her sisters, Alberta (Clark) Dickerson of East Hampton, CT, Barbara (Ernest) Rego of Oro Valley, plus many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, a retired career naval officer. Memorial service will be held at ARIZONA MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 7 E. University Blvd., Monday, April 26, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
EDWARD R. 'LON' FLORES, 81, of Tucson, passed away April 20, 1999. Survived by wife, Anita M. Flores; daughter, Evelyn (Hector) Corrales; sons, Ronald (Frances), Rudy, Richard, and Eddie (Angie) Flores, Hank (Darlene) Adams; brothers, Ernesto and Conrado Flores; grandchildren, Rudy Flores, Jr., Arron Flores and seven other grandchildren. Also survived by two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, April 24, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 338 W. University. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. In loving memory of a husband, father and grandfather who exemplified love, respect, charity and hard work. His greatest accomplishment in life was not earning riches but enriching the lives of those he met. We will miss him dearly and forever have him in our hearts and mind. Adios, Lon, till we meet again at Heaven's Gate. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HAWK, William Edward, 62, of Phoenix, Arizona, died April 20, 1999. He was a retired Loomis Fargo armor car driver and was a pro bowler. He is survived by wife, Marjorie; daughters, Kathy Pluhowsky, Debbie Niederberger, Laurie Moore; son, Bill Hawk, Jr.; brothers, Ken Hawk, Sr. and Chuck Hawk, Sr. and eight grandchildren. William graduated from Tucson High School in 1955 and lived there from 1943 till 1964. Visitation will be Friday, April 23, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be held Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85254.
MICHAEL, Col. George P. (Ret.) US Army, 81, of Tucson, died April 20, 1999. Survived by wife, Mary Elizabeth 'Boots' Michael; sons, George P. (Kathleen D.) Michael, Jr. of Sierra Vista, AZ and Jon T. Michael of Tortolita, AZ; grandchildren, Wende C. Michael, Scott A. Michael, and Dylan Michael. George is a member of Wyandotte Lodge #0003 F. & A.M. Kansas City, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J. USA Valley of Tokyo, Orient of Japan, Sabbar Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Tucson, and the Elk's Lodge. Funeral services conducted by The Masonic Sojourners and Army Chaplain Steven Nelson, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial with full military honors will follow in East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Assoc., 1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719.
LOLA MARIE PINA, 58, of Tucson, born June 3, 1940, passed away April 17, 1999. preceded in death by father, Jesus F. Pina; sister, Angie G. Pina; brother, Jesse G. Pina; and great-nephew, James Michael Rivera. Survived by mother, Lupe; brother, Hector (Dora) Pina; sister, Sylvia (Richard) Rivera; four nieces, two nephews, two great-nieces, a loving and caring companion, Blanche Varela, and many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be held on Friday, April 23, 1:30 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo Way with mass following at 2:00 p.m.
Lola, We Love You and Miss You!!!
