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DONALDSON, Evelyn J. Holfinger, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Troy, Ohio, died Sunday Morning, May 8, 1994 at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Donaldson in 1980. She is survived by two sons, Richard E. Holfinger II of Troy, OH, Mark S. Holfinger of Tucson, AZ; and her sister, Mary Caroline Reichard of Troy, OH. Private arrangements are being handled by the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, in Tucson, AZ. The family requests that concerned friends make donations in Evelyn’s name to the American Cancer Society, Arizona Div. Inc., 5524 E. 4th St., Tucson, AZ 85711.
HOWELL, Lawrence E., 78, of Tucson, made his transition on May 6, 1994. Survived by wife, Jeannine, Tucson; stepdaughters, Christi Powers, Maureen Powers, Jenny Powers-Watt (Richard), Kathleen Powers, all of Tucson, and Colleen Bodemuller (Robert) of Woodinville, WA; stepson, Michael Powers, Tucson; grandchildren, Lindsey Powers and Mariel Watt, Tucson, Benjamin and Rebecca Bodemuller, Woodinville, WA. Mr. Howell was S/Sgt. in the Army Air Corp during WWII, a survivor of the Bataan-Corregidor Death March and a POW in Japan for three and one-half years. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be dedicated to the Humane Society of Tucson. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at the Powers-Watt Home Sunday, May 15, 7416 N. Shirley Lane. Friends are welcome between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.
LINKOUS, Georgia N., 78, died May 8, 1994. Survived by children, Dixie (Jim) Fedison of Tucson, Rodney (Rudya) Linkous of TX and Kenneth (Marcella) Linkous of CO; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild also survive; brother, Lester Neff of WA and H. B. Neff of WY; sister, Norma Dickinson of WA. Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, May 10 at TMP, South Lawn. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MONCADA, Leroy J., 52, of Tucson, passed away May 10, 1994. He is survived by son, Shane; daughter, Lisa and her husband Dave Young; father, Wilfred Moncada; brother, William Moncada; sister, Geraldine Moncada; granddaughter, Tristin, Sabrina and Shane. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday with the Rosary at 3:00 p.m. at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 1994 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery.
PERRY, Virginia P. “Polly’, passed away May 10, 1994 at St. Mary’s Hospice. Surviving family members: mother, Pauline Parker of Aurora, CO; brothers, Charles Newlin of Aurora, CO, William Newlin of Ripley, WV, Harold Newlin of Cheyenne, WY; sisters, Carolyn Jean Harris of Aurora, CO and Violet Ball of Tucson, AZ; husband, Ed Perry of Tucson; daughter, Stephanie Anne Johnson of San Diego, CA; son, William E. Perry of Tucson; son-in-law, Arnold Johnson of San Diego, CA; and two grandchildren. She was a graduate of Laird Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, West Virginia and was a practicing registered nurse for many years in West Virginia and continued her nursing career after her move to Tucson. She is a member of Eastern Star O.E.S. Chapter 88, Charleston, WV. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the East Tucson Church of God, 5665 E. 29th St., Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION and BURIAL.
RISSLER, Reba, 78, entered into rest May 9, 1994. She is survived by her husband, Lee Rissler; daughters, Billie Swain of O’Fallen, IL, Marilyn Niebel of Tucson; grandchildren, Richard Swain of Collinsville, IL, Ronald Swain of O’Fallen, IL, Lisa (Niebel) Langlais of Killeen, TX and Ralph Niebel III of Albuquerque, NM; great-grandchildren, Tracey and Kyle Swain of O’Fallen, IL, Kimberly and Daniel Langlais of Killeen, TX and James Bolbach of Collinsville, IL. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at 9459 E. Calle Bolivar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society.
ROWE, Mary Helen, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1994. She is survived by her husband, Brigadier General Peter Rowe, Retired, USMC; children, Erin Richmond, Michael Rowe and Brendan Rowe; son-in-law, Robert Richmond; grandson, Hunter Richmond; mother, Emily Carrillo; and brother, James Carrillo. Mary Helen was a native of Tucson. She graduated from Salpointe High School in 1957 and the University of Arizona in 1962. Mary Helen spent the last 29 years of her life living around the world with her husband and family. A Memorial Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, CA. Interment will be at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Pt. Loma, CA. The family requests that contributions be made to either the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation record #6698, 1-800-223-1138 or the American Heart Assoc., 714-856-3555.
SHOTTS, George F., 71, a resident of Tucson, died May 10, 1994. Survived by wife, Oma; son, Charles of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Bill, Mark, Lisa, Mohammed, and Kelem; sister, Ladean Irwin of TX; brothers, Alton of OK; and Robert of AK. Memorial Service 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 13 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society; or the American Lung Association.
STEPHENSON, Betty J., 96, of Tucson, died May 7, 1994. Survived by two nephews, E. Allan Wendt, Washington, DC and Stephen A. Wendt, Tucson, AZ; other beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Father Gordon Mc Bride officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
WISEMAN, Dr. Orville Grant, Jr., 62, of Tucson, died Tuesday, May 10, 1994. Survived by his wife, Connie of Tucson; children, Orville Grant (Kristi) Wiseman III of OH; Melissa Beth Wiseman of TN; grandchildren, Emily Ann Wiseman; Grant Wiseman, both of OH; sister, Virginia Gayle (Robert) Kruft of CA. Dr. Wiseman graduated from Tucson High School in 1948 and received his D.V.M. from Ohio State University in 1956. He and his father founded Wiseman Animal Hospital in 1959, where he continually practiced until his retirement in December 1986. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, Friday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society; or to the Humane Society of Tucson.
ACUNA, Robert Joseph, 22, of Tucson, died in a construction accident on June 21, 1994. He was born in Bisbee on March 7, 1972. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Madeline Acuna; his sister, Sandra, twin sister, Susan; and his girlfriend, Renee; grandparents, Florencio and Angelita Acuna and Pete and Marina Sherman of Bisbee; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He attended and is a graduate of San Manuel High School and served a tour of duty in the Navy. Mass will be held at St. Odelia’s Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte (off Ina), on Friday, June 24 at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BROWN, Esther L., 94, resident of Tucson, died June 21, 1994. Survived by daughters, Blanche Grace of Tucson, Rochelle R. Wood of Sanford, FL; son, Leon M. Kreida of Livingston, NJ; sisters, Pauline Menin of Yonkers, NY, Rachel Cohen of Scottsdale; brothers, Moses Sadick of Worcester, MA, Joseph Sadick of Miami, FL; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Florence M. Lipson and husband, Max Kreida (1958); and then widowed by Max Brown. Mrs. Brown was a member of Congregation Anshei Israel; life member of B’nai B’rith; and life member of Pioneer Women. Services Friday, 11:30 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Cantor Ivor Lichterman of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Anshei Israel. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
CAMACHO, Cecilio Y., 93, of Tucson, passed away June 20, 1994. Beloved father of Mary (Eduardo) Villa, Toni (Joe) Bustamante and Elsie (Roberto V.) Galas; also survived by 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, 1994 from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Avenue with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 25, 1994, 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Church. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
COGSWELL, Christopher James, 33, of Tucson, AZ, died June 21, 1994. Survived by wife, Dianette Tolentino-Cogswell; son, Dexter Cogswell; sisters, Annette (Dave) Lewis, Tammy Cogswell; parents, James and Helen Cogswell; grandparents, Mark and Mildred Campbell; father and mother-in-law, Humberto and Yolanda Tolentino; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Services to be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 24, 1994 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
CUPIS, Felicitas V., 60, died June 21, 1994. Mother of Steven, Gloria and Mary Frances; daughter of Juan M. Valenzuela; sister of Leon, Martha, Eva, Juanita, Lorraine, Peter, Albert, Vivian, Raymond, Neva and Maria; 15 grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Valenzuela Home, 406 W. 35th St. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 24 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, corner of 22nd St. and 6th Ave. Burial in San Xavier Mission Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23 until Service Time Friday, June 24, 1994 at 406 W. 35th St. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
FISH, Murray E., 79, died Tuesday, June 21, 1994. He was a Tucson resident for 20 years. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He was a Veteran of WWII and served in N. Africa in the North-Atlantic. Murray was an avid tennis player and a volunteer at the VA Hospital for six years. Survived by sons, James M. Fish and Michael S. Fish; daughters, Judy Galaz and Betsy Fish, all of Tucson; brother, James Fish of CA; and two grandchildren, Timothy and Katie Galaz of Tucson. Friends may call Friday, June 24, 1994 from 5:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL. Burial to follow at All Faiths Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Parkinson’s Disease Research Funds, c/o Dr. Montgomery, Dept. of Neurology, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724.
GARCIA, Juanita Y., 66, of Tucson, died Sunday, June 19, 1994. Preceded in death by parents, Juan O. and Maria Youngo; brothers, Ernesto and Mariano Garcia; and sister, Benita. She is survived by three brothers, Alberto, Federico and Robert “Beto’, all of Tucson; sisters, Maria Granillo, Adela (Robert) Kelley of California; one daughter, Lorraine (Rene) Martinez; two sons, Milton “Naldo’ and Juan Montelongo of Big Spring and Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 1994 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave, with Msgr. Carrillo officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary recited by Msgr. Carrillo at 7:30 p.m. Remembrances may be in Memory of Juanita Y. Garcia to the Maintenance Fund of St. Augustine Cathedral.
GROOM, Carl E., born December 30, 1920 in Elmira Heights, NY, died June 21, 1994 after a lengthy illness. Survived by wife of 50 years, Ruth Groom; daughter, Sharon Nordstrom; and son, David Groom. A Memorial Service will be held at Midvale Park SDA Church, 2071 W. Drexel Rd., at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25.
HOLBY, Merle E., II, 66 years old, died Saturday, June 18 1994 in Tucson. Survived by one son, Merle E. Holby III of Tucson; two daughters, Brenda Graham and Cathy LeFevre, both of Butler, PA; two sisters, Nancy (Anthony) Ross of James Creek, PA, and Goldie Alisio Jones of Slippery Rock, PA; two grandchildren, Kimberly Salopek and Michale Dickey. No services are planned. Memorials may be made to The Humane Society, 3450 N. Kevin Road, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
JACOBSON, Gary Lou, 59, of Tucson, died Tuesday, June 21, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV. Survived by wife, Donna; sons, David, Michael and Lou; mother, Esther Jacobson, all of Tucson. Preceded in death by son Bret and father David. Gary had been a meat cutter in Tucson for many years. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. til Service Time at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL. Burial to follow at East Lawns Palms Cemetery.
MAYZAK, H. Joseph, 61, died June 20, 1994. Survived by his wife, Ann Mayzak; children, Daniel Herrera, Lisa Marie Rascon and Charmaine Fredrickson, all of Tucson; brothers, Frank Mayzak of CA and Bill Mayzak of Ft. Thomas, AZ; 10 grandchildren also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Shepherd’s Word Prison Ministry, P. O. Box 3207, Tucson 85751-2071. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rev. Grover Jones and Rev. Lupe Rodriquez officiating.
PENN, Lyle W., 72, passed away June 21, 1994. He is WWII Veteran, a Tucson resident for the past 38 years and a retiree of Lear Jet. Survived by wife of 52 years, Juanita; and his daughters, Beverly Kelso of Anaheim, CA and Elaine Wallet of Tucson; granddaughters, Debra, Shelley, Burney and Tara Kelso; two great-granddaughters, Jenea and Hanna. Lyle will be remembered for his concern and caring for people and animals and his ingenius creativity and craftsmanship. A Memorial Service will be held with time and place announced to family and friends. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
