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RHODES, William H., 81, of Tucson, died July 5, 1994. He is survived by wife, Catherine (Sosnicki) Rhodes; children, William C. (Renee) Rhodes, of Seaford, NY, Robert D. (Kathleen) Rhodes, of Malabar, FL, Joan M. (Robert) Pascocello, of Yorktown Heights, NY; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Hamilton, of Middletown, NJ; sister, Cecilia Rohan, of Sun City Center, FL; He will also be missed by his “second family’ of seven children; 23 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He retired to Tucson after many years as an engineer for the New York City Transit Authority. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 6 at 12:00 noon at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Interment will be held in New York. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
RUSS, Robert H., 54, died July 1, 1994 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Cris; a son, Gary Russ of Leavenworth, KS; a daughter, Cyntheia Dawson of El Cajon, CA; and three grandchildren. Bob was born in Richmond, VA and moved to Tucson in 1970. He was treasurer of Diversified Design and Construction Co., Inc. He served as S/Sgt. in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam and was an enthusiastic water skier and wind surfer. An informal celebration of life for family and friends will be held July 7 at 4:00 p.m. at Oro Valley United Church, 1401 E. El Conquistador, to honor his memory and mark his passing. No flowers please. Donations may be made to the Tucson Medical Center Hospice or American Cancer Society.
TAYLOR, Samuel C., 86, of Tucson, died July 2, 1994. Survived by wife, Garnet Taylor of Tucson; daughter, Betty Lou Butler of Michigan; sister, Mary K. Tucker of Ohio; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held later. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
THERIAULT, Billie Diane, 51, died July 2, 1994. Wife of Guy Theriault; mother of Carrie Ann Leenarth; daughter of Billie Cochran; sister of Betty Nelson; niece and cousins also survive. Memorial Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 1994 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Reverend Don Brummet officiating. Friends may call 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ANDREWS, Floyd L., 80, went to live with his friend Jesus on June 28, 1994. Born in Berkshire, New York February 16, 1914 and moved to Tucson in 1935 where he worked at Davis Monthan Air Force Base from 1960. He enjoyed church activities and most recently was active at First Baptist Church. Mr. Andrews is survived by his loving family: wife, Lynn; brother, C. Luther Andrews of Maine; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Bill Davidge of Virginia; children, Margie and Milton Monselle, Carol Andrews, Bob and Diane Andrews; grandchildren, Martha Monselle and Peter, Rebekah, Elizabeth and Nathan Andrews; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 1994 at First Baptist Church, Sleeth Chapel, 215 E. 5th St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
BLACKMORE, James S., 85, died Tuesday, June 28, 1994. Survived by wife, Alice; daughter, Carol (Ken) Meenan; son, Fred H. (Charlotte) Blackmore; sister, Virginia Uhl of PA; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. James was a 32nd Degree Mason, life member and first president of Local Chapter of American Society Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, a life member of Elks Lodge #385 and a past member of Catalina Rotary Club. Private Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Tucson Chapter, 738 N. 5th Ave., Suite 102, Tucson, AZ 85705. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
D’AGOSTINO, Michael Daniels, 46, of Phoenix, died June 30, 1994 in Sun City. A former radio announcer in Tucson, moved to Phoenix in 1989. Survived by his mother, Josephine of Sun City; a sister, Louise Gernak of Peoria. Services SUNLAND MORTUARY, 602-933-0161.
GIESELER, Helen A., 86, of Tucson, died June 30, 1994. Survived by sons, Gene (Mardi) Gieseler and Rich (Susan) Gieseler, both of Tucson; grandson, Charlie Gieseler of Tucson; and granddaughter, Kim Zan Peterson of Tempe; and great-granddaughter, Amanda Peterson of Tucson. Funeral Service will be held 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 4 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
WARD, Michael Ross, 34, a Computer Systems Engineer, died Monday, June 27, 1994 in Florida. He passed away by natural causes en route to his new assignment in Phoenix from his previous work assignment with EDS in Florida. Mike graduated from Willcox High School in 1978, and was employed at EDS as a Computer Systems Engineer since 1988. Survived by parents, Hershel and Leta Ward of Green Valley, AZ; two brothers, Jay and HyonHee Ward of CA; Ben and Rita Ward of Tucson; one sister, Sara and John DeConcini of Tucson; three nieces, Aurora, Anna, Rebecca; two nephews, Bret and Keith. Memorial Services will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 1994 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338
BALLARD, Ruth “Tillie’, 71, of Tucson, died August 24, 1994. Ruth was a retired employee of Arizona Bank, and is survived by brother, Roger Ballard of Salem, OR; five nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral Service will be held 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Rev. Jon Ierley of Catalina United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson 85716.
KOVACIK, Jennifer Lynn, 19, died August 26, 1994. Daughter of Alan R. Kovacik of Butler, PA and Robert and Kathryn Barnett; sister of Chad A. Kovacik and Nichole C. Barnett, all of Tucson; granddaughter of Albert and Eirlys Kovacik, Margaret E. Dietrich, all of PA and Robert and Marlene Barnett of Tucson; also survived by many aunts and uncles. The family suggests donations to Tu Nidito Children’s Hospice, P. O. Box 36387, Tucson, 85740 or to the Pantano Christian Church Youth and Children’s Ministry. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 29 at Pantano Christian Church, 10355 E. 29th St., with Pastor Tim Coop officiating. Interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LEWIS, Wilma A., 82, of Tucson, died August 25, 1994 at Hospice Family Care-Northwest. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Lewis; daughter, Sandra Giannini of Tucson; brother, Dale Tick of Waterford, MI; sisters, Netanis Richards and Gladys Brondige, both of Waterford, MI; Marjory Copeman of Fowlerville, MI; and one granddaughter of Tucson. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
MARRUFO, Edmund R., 57 years old, died Sunday, August 21, 1994 in Tucson. Survived by wife, Eva Marrufo of Tucson, x-wife, Rosalva Marrufo of Tucson; children, Estella Marrufo, Elvia Bojorquez, both of Tucson, Evelyn, Charlotte, Edmund Jr., and Eric, all of CA; 15 grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle, with Military Honors conducted by D.A.V. Southern AZ. Ritual Team Chapter #28. Friends may call from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 1994 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
MURPHY, Ezell, 74, of Tucson, passed away August 23, 1994. Survived by two daughters; five sons, one sister; one brother; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, August 28, 1994 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd., from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services Monday, August 29, 1994 at 10:00 a.m., at Apostolic Morning Light Church, 2031 S. Tyndall, with Bishop H.H. Spring officiating. Interment following at South Lawn Cemetery.
RISSLER, Lee, 80, of Tucson, passed away August 17, 1994. Born March 9, 1914. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Reba. Survived by daughters, Billie Swain O’Fallon of IL and Marilyn Niebel of Tucson; one brother; two sisters; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many loving friends. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 28 at 12:30 p.m. at 6325 E. Barnan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tucson Humane Society.
LUTZ, Edward E., Sr., 83, died June 26, 1994. Survived by his wife, Betty; and three children, Connie Walbridge of East Dennis, Cape Cod, MA, Edward E. Lutz, Jr. of Scottsdale, AZ, Adam (Nick) Lutz II of Mesa, AZ; and by a sister, Sally Gerding of Lutz, FL. There are three grandchildren. A second generation funeral director from Sandusky, Ohio, Mr. Lutz had resided in Tucson for the past 34 years and until his retirement was associated with Arizona Mortuary. Private Memorial Services were held Thursday afternoon, June 30 at Flower Square. Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice at 4330 North Campbell Avenue in Tucson (85719). Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
MEYERS, Charles G., 98, of Tucson, died June 29, 1994. Predeceased by his wife, Mildred Clewell Meyers in 1989. Survived by daughter, Shirley (Douglas) Hamilton of Tucson; grandsons, Scott, Robert and Susan; and three great-grandchildren. Charles was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1895; he subsequently settled in Canton, OH where he was a General Supervisor at the Timken Roller Bearing Co. until his retirement in 1965. Charles was an exceptionally responsible and caring man. He will be remembered with deep affection by his family and friends. Private Services are planned. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
Ernest N. Quijada, Sr., 86, passed away June 29, 1994 at his home of 61 years whom he shared with his late wife, Rita of 42 years and where he raised a family of five. Preceded in death by son, Ernest Quijada, Jr. Survived by daughters, Dora (Joe) Cruz of Tucson, Betty (Harold) Jones of Tucson, Nancy (William) Snell of CA, Molly (Abe) Maldonado of Tucson; daughter-in-law, Carmen Quijada; also survived by 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He attended the School for the Deaf and Blind because of his hearing impairment. Both he and his wife were very active with the Tucson Association for the Deaf and at one time held the post of president of this organization. He is a retiree of Hughes Aircraft Co. after service of 22 years, where he also was very active with the Deaf Club of the Hughes Employees Assoc. of Tucson (H.E.A.T.). Our memories of our father was his love of fishing (with his friend) and the love for his family. We now feel in our hearts that our father is now reunited with our mother and brother. Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday, July 1, 1994 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
WALKER, Ina M., 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at Tucson Medical Center. Born in Zanesville, Ohio. She moved to Tucson with her husband, Arthur H. Walker in 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, Richard A. Walker. She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stevenson and Mrs. Eleanor Fowble, both of Tucson; seven grandchildren, Joan Fabiano of Del Mar, CA, Vicki Troyer of Somersworth, NH, Jeff Stevenson of Kirkland, WA, Lynn Fowble of Tucson, Beth Elliot of Albuquerque, NM, Brett Fowble of Denver, CO, Wayne Walker of Colorado Springs, CO; and four great-grandchildren, Connor, Samantha, Mellisa and Shelby. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor Thomas Kiracofe of Christ Church United Methodist officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Red Cross or to the Arizona Children’s Home.
CHRABOT, Harry C., Major USA, Ret., 82, died June 28, 1994. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Gertrude Chrabot; daughter, Lynn Wilbur of St. Louis; brother, John Chrabot of Seattle, WA; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of the Military Order of World War, served in the European Theater and a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church. Mr. Chrabot was preceded in death by brother, William Lynch and parents, Jeanette and John Chrabot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic, 140 W. Speedway, Tucson, 85705-7698. Memorial Mass 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 1 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FLORES, Edilia M., 80, of Tucson, passed away June 28, 1994. Survived by daughters, Connie F. Godinez of CA, Cecilia F. (Ramon) Perez of Tempe, AZ, Jessie M. (Carl) Stinchfield of Strong, ME; son, Albert M. (Tillie) Flores of Tucson; sisters, Lucy (Alfred) Vitale, Teresa Moreno and Mary (Oscar) Trujillo, all of Tucson; brothers, Manuel G. Moreno of Phoenix, Mike G. (Mary) Moreno of Sahuarita and Tony G. (Belia) Moreno of Tucson; 18 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 1, 1994 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
