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LISKA, Robert Lee, 68, of Tucson, died Sunday, July 31, 1994. Survived by wife of 43 years, Carol M. of Tucson; three daughters, Joyce Mattson, Sandra Liska, Rhonda Liska; three grandsons, Cory, Troy and Travis Mattson; brother, Charles Liska; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Liska was a U.S. Navy WWII Vet. He retired after 40 years as a brick mason and was a longtime Tucson resident. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), on August 15, 1994 at 10:00 a.m., with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MANUEL, Vic, 32, of Tucson, died August 4, 1994. Funeral Services Friday, 4:00 p.m., at Assembly of God Church Indian Village of Ajo, AZ. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
MURRAY, Arthur G., 83, of Tucson, died August 1, 1994. Survived by wife, Jean; cousin, Howard Hovey; nephew, Jimmy Sotelo; niece, Phyliss Reynolds, all of Tucson; brothers, Jack Murray of Australia; Sandy Murray of Scotland; sister, Mary Rait of Scotland. Past Royal Patron-Tucson Court #5, Order of the AM and Ranth and Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star #2, Past Watchman of Shepards of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Member of Sabbath Shrine Temple. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 1994 at Masonic Lodge #4, 1944 E. Allen Road. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N Dodge Blvd (at Speedway).
SLOAN, Dora Diamos, a life long resident of Tucson, passed away August 8, 1994. She was born in Tucson on June 19, 1909. She is survived by a son, George Lutz; two grandchildren, all of CA; a brother, George Nicholas Diamos; a sister, Alexandra Diamos Kerson of Tucson. Other survivors include five nieces, two nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation will be held of Thursday, August 11, 1994 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, August 12, 1994, 9:00 a.m., at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
STANDIFER, Holly L., 46, went to be with the Lord August 7, 1994. Holly was born July 28, 1948 in Stamford, CT and was a Tucson resident for 28 years. Preceded in death by her father, Leslie W. Griffiths. Wife of Landen “Bo’ Standifer; mother of Michelle O’Hara, Chris, Scott and Jason Standifer; daughter of Harriet and Wallace Myers; sister of Laurel Speer; grandmother of Rory, Ashley, Kyla and Cody; daughter-in-law of Landen and Janelle Standifer of Lake Havasu, AZ; nieces and nephews also survive. A Celebration of Holly’s life will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 at Calvary Chapel, 5170 S. Julian Dr. (573-9933), with Pastor Randy Richey officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holly Standifer Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of America, 7077 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson 85715. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
STINER, Bill D., Our wonderful husband, father, brother and friend passed away on Sunday, August 7, 1994 at age 68 after suffering an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dorothy; children, Denise Mabry and Lori (Louis) Escalante, all of Tucson, Starr Stone of Roseburg, OR, Robert (Debbie) Stiner and Daniel Stiner of Albuquerque, NM, Mark Stiner of Colorado Springs, CO; sisters, Madge Kelley and Darlene (Melvin) Mork of Colorado Springs, CO; and brother Arlon Stiner, as well as 13 grandchildren. A resident of Tucson for 34 years, he retired in 1989 as lead mechanic in the Transportation Department of Flowing Wells School District where he had many valued friends and co-workers. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Originally born in Quimby, IA on July 23, 1926, he resided in Iowa, Colorado and Arizona during his lifetime. He will be dearly missed by those who knew his quick laugh and smiling face. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 1994. Services will be held at Caldwell Chapel, 112 E. Main, Safford, AZ. on Friday, August 12, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Safford Cemetery.
THERRIAULT, Eva Emma, 87, died Sunday, August 7, 1994. Survived by twin daughters, Florence J. Therriault and Eva A. Larby, both of Tucson; sisters, Ann V. Shirk, Florence Smith, Dorothy Belliveau and Mable Smith; brother, Clarence Smith; grandson, Frank Larby; and great-grandchildren, Paul Joseph and Shay Lynn Larby. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank X. Therriault in 1959. Friends may call 3:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 1994 with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 1994 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
WATKINS, Robert L. Watkins, 63, former resident of Meadville, PA, died Monday, August 1, 1994. Born June 26, 1931 in Oil City, PA to Harry Watkins and Sylvia Watkins Henry. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the Silver Star and Presidential Unit Citation. He also served with the Pennsylvania National Guard for many years. Robert is survived by his wife, Alma; sons, Robert L. Watkins II of Holland MI, and Ronald M. Watkins of Meadville, PA; six daughters, Debby Watkins of Cochranton, PA, Becky Sheridan of Meadville, PA, Susie Sharpe of Cleveland, OH, Donna Dean of Blooming Valley, PA, Sherrie Gaona and Melissa Tarro of Tucson, AZ; and 15 grandchildren. Additional survivors include two brothers, Harry Watkins Jr., of Meadville, PA, and Charles E. Watkins of Mercer, PA. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George M. Watkins and Howard E. Watkins. He was loved very much and will be remembered forever. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 1994 at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
O’TOOLE, Ione B., 71, died August 8, 1994. Survived by her husband, Charles O’Toole of Tucson; children, Barbara Anderson of AR, David Bahn of LA and Robert Bahn of AR; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Henry Muery of TX and Robert Muery of AZ. Family suggests donations to the Arizona Lung Assoc., 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson 85716. Funeral Service 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Graveside Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10 at Desert Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PASTORI, LeVera V., 86 years old, died Sunday, August 7, 1994 in Tucson. Survived by husband, Fred Pastori of Tucson; daughter, Jean (Keith) Cater of Tucson, AZ; son, Fred M. (Winnie) Pastori of Green Valley, AZ; grandchildren, Scott, Lin, Fred, David, Jim; great-grandchildren, Steven, Kelly, Paul, Stephanie, Amanda, Alyssa. Mass will be said 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., Tucson. Entombment at Our Lady of the Desert. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. Family request no flowers. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL. 881-0338.
SCOFIELD, Beverly Ostrander, 85, of Tucson, died Monday, August 8, 1994 in Benson, Arizona. Survived by Melvin Fields; daughter, Margaret Scofield; daughter-in-law, Diane Scofield; grandchildren, Ricky (Annette) Scofield, Sr., Thennetta Scofield; great-grandson, Ricky Scofield II. Graveside Service 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 10, 1994 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SHEARD, Loraine B., 90, died Sunday, August 7, 1994. Survived by her children, Ross (Suzanne Cervantes) Sheard, Kay Sheard, Jean (Robert) Schlesselman, all of Tucson, Elaine (Charles) Bunger of TX and Joyce (Lawrence) Backus of OR; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Private family services with inurnment at East Lawn Palms Cemetery will be held at a later date. Contribution as memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 140 W. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705.
SHUMAKER, David George, CWO, USAF, Ret., 73, entered the hereafter August 3, 1994 in Cleveland, Ohio while in route to a high school reunion in Erie, PA. Mr. Shumaker joined the Army Air Corp in 1939, serving as a Meteorologist and later as an intelligence analyst. When the Army and Air Corp became separate services Mr. Shumaker became a member of what later would be the Air Force. He was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1964 for exceptional service to his country, and retired in 1969 after 30 years dedicated to preserving our freedom. Mr. Shumaker was loved by many for his selflessness, kindness and generosity to friends, neighbors and family. He was like an extra grandfather to neighborhood children, helping with projects and lending a willing ear to their stories and problems. He will be sorely missed by his many friends throughout the country and by his family. He is survived by Mary Lou (Holmes) Shumaker, his wife of 52 years; his son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Sally Shumaker; his daughter and son-in-law, Shyrl and Barry Springer; his grandchildren, Jana and Jeff Springer. Also surviving are a sister, Clarita Fleck; a sister-in-law, Rosella Hollingsworth, and several nieces and nephews, including Nancy and Tom Pallan and Mollie and Stan Lewin and their children, Ben and Jenny Lewin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Assoc.
SMITH, Duane E., 56, of Huachuca City, AZ passed away at his home on August 7, 1994. He was a prominent Sierra Vista business owner. Survived by wife, Helen M. Smith; daughters, Carolyn (Douglas) Bethka of Lansing, MI, Donna (David) Herrington of Jackson, MI and Bobbie Harasyn of Sierra Vista, AZ; sons, Gerald (Jerry) Smith of Jackson, MI, Randy (Dawn) Smith of Sierra Vista, AZ and Christopher (Sam) Shafer of Jackson, MI; and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan, on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Graveside Services at South Lawn Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Louis W. Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Casa De La Paz Hospice, P. O. Box 192, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
STANDIFER, Holly L., 46, went to be with the Lord August 7, 1994. Holly was born July 28, 1948 in Stamford, CT and was a Tucson resident for 28 years. Preceded in death by her father, Leslie W. Griffiths. Wife of Landen “Bo’ Standifer; mother of Michelle O’Hare, Chris, Scott and Jason Standifer; daughter of Harriet and Wallace Myers; sister of Laurel Speer; grandmother of Roy, Ashley, Kyla and Cody; daughter-in-law of Landen and Janelle Standifer of Lake Havasu, AZ; nieces and nephews also survive. A Celebration of Holly’s lifewill be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 at Calvary Chapel, 5170 S. Julian Dr. (573-9933), with Pastor Randy Richey officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holly Standifer Memorial Fund, c/o of Bank of America, 7077 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson 85715. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
THERRIAULT, Eva Emma, 87, died Sunday, August 7, 1994. Survived by twin daughters, Florence J. Therriault and Eva A. Larby, both of Tucson; sisters, Ann V. Shirk, Florence Smith, Dorothy Belliveau and Mable Smith; brother, Clarence Smith; grandson, Frank Larby; and great-grandchildren, Paul Joseph and Shay Lynn Larby. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank X. Therriault in 1959. Friends may call 3:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 1994 with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 1994 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
TORREZ, Arturo, 81, of Sonoita, passed away August 7, 1994. Survived by wife, Rita R. Torrez; daughter, Carmen (Oscar) Elias; sons, Arturo Torrez, Jr.; Albert (Connie) Lopez; and Richard (Terry) Lopez. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, Alma, Lynette, Michelle, Amanda, Tracy, Denise, Leanna, Debbie, Dolores, Rosemary, Rachel, Cindy, and Richard Jr; also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Torrez was retired from the Pima Mines. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 10, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 South Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HATCH, June L., 70, died August 4, 1994 in a Tucson hospital. Survived by her husband, Harvey R. Hatch of Tucson; and by eight children, Pamela Oglesby, Joni Blount, Randy Hatch, Doug, Sharon, Marsha and David Stallings, and Ryan Morris. There are five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mrs. Hatch was a retired antique dealer with outlets in Tucson and in Washington State before coming to Arizona 13 years ago. There will be no public services. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
KELLY, Warren, 91, died Friday, August 5, 1994. Survived by sons, Jim (Dixie) Kelly, Al (Marty) Kelly of Tucson, and Oscar (Sheila) of Sahuarita, AZ; daughters, Melba (Buck) Hosfelt of CA, and Fern (Jack) Allen of Tucson. Friends may call Monday, August 8, 1994 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Service will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MACKENZIE, Minard V., 87, died August 4, 1994. Father of, Wayne (Mary Jane) MacKenzie; grandfather of, Michael MacKenzie of Tucson, David MacKenzie, Lisa Bazinski, Judy Sparks and Beth Winburne, all of MI; seven great-grandchildren and four sisters in MI also survive. Donations in Mr. MacKenzie’s memory can be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, U of A Development Office, 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
