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OTTO, Elizabeth Anne, 40, a native Tucsonan, died on September 21, 1994 after a battle with cancer. Daughter of Mary L. Otto and the late William C.J. “Bill’ Otto; and sister of, Barbara Tanzillo (Michael), John Otto (Vicki), Kim Sloan (Vincent), Paula Serrato (John), Jennifer Otto, Victoria Otto; aunts, nieces and nephews. Family requests that any donations be made to Carondelet Hospice Services. A service celebrating Elizabeth’s life will be held on Sunday, September 25, 1994, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Chapel, 6180 E. Pima Street with pastor John Casteel officiating.
PATTERSON, The Rev. J.R. Colebrooke, died peacefully at Sarnia General Hospital, Ontario, Canada on September 20, 1994. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Elizabeth Francis; his children, Margaret Archibald; Peter Patterson and his wife, Barbara; Penelope Kevwitch and her husband, Ron; Patricia White; Pauline Pfeuffer and her husband, Ronald; also by his 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and by his brother, Arthur Elliot Patterson and his wife, Glenna. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip’s in The Hills Episcopal Church when the family returns to Arizona. In lieu of flowers memorials to either St. Philip’s in the Hills Outreach Program or to the Diocese of Mpwapwa in Tanzania would be appreciated. These may be sent to St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell, 85728.
BONESTEEL, Rowena Mae, 73, of Tucson, died September 23, 1994. Survived by husband, George A. Bonesteel; children, Beverly (Stanley) Matheny of Grapevine, TX, Alberta (John) Dean of Tucson, Charles (Mickie) Bonesteel of Ft. Wayne, IN, Debbie Starrett of Oklahoma City, OK, and Warren (Sandy) Bonesteel of Tucson; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; brother, Donald McCammon of Kansas, IL; sisters, Dorothy Daugherty of York, IL, and Lucille Thompson of Urbana, IL; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Central Church of the Nazarene, 404 S. Columbus Blvd., with Rev. Mark A. Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Sarah A., 54, of Tucson, died Thursday, September 22, 1994. Survivors include husband, Roderick; daughter, Leona Borns; sister, Mrs. Effie Gregory; two grandchildren, all of Tucson; a host of nephews and nieces. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Cincinnati. Service will be Tuesday, September 27, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary. Burial on Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., at South Lawn Cemetery.
JONES, George Good, 96, of Tucson, died Friday, September 23, 1994. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth; sons, Fred B. Jones of Tucson, Larry W. (Martha Ann) Jones of Knoxville, TN; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Mr. Jones was a Veteran of WWI. He was Vice President of Albert Steinfeld Co. Memorial Services will be held at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway, on Tuesday, September 27, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Nobi Kaneko officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MORENO, Herminia, 92, died September 23, 1994. Mother of Norma (Abel) Leon of CA, Julie (Gil) Garcia of Tucson, and Elvia (Rinaldo) Romo of CA; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Moreno was pre-deceased by her husband, Ramon Moreno. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, at Villa Maria Care Center, 4310 E. Grant Rd., with Fr. Alexander Mills officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations may be made in Mrs. Moreno’s memory to Villa Maria Care Center.
RIORDAN, William Anthony, 61, of Tucson, died September 24, 1994. Mr. Riordan worked as an attorney in Tucson for 35 years. Mr. Riordan served in the U.S. Air Force and held the rank of Lt. Colonel. Survived by wife, Judith A. Riordan of Tucson; daughters, Mary McSparen and Eileen Moore; sons, Michael Riordan, Kevin Riordan and Daniel Riordan; sister, Pat Reilly of NY; and nine grandchildren. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Arizona Right to Life, 120 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. Arrangements by CAMINO DEL SOL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Sun City West, AZ.
WARD, Wanda L., 62, died September 24, 1994. Born in Columbus, OH, Mrs. Ward lived in Tucson during the 1970s and 80s and again for the past 1 1/2 years. She is the widow of Harry Ward who died in 1990. Survived by four children, Dr. Harry Schutte (Martha) of OH, Melody Lawson (Shannon) of Safford, AZ, Rosalie Muschott (Brian) of OH, Timothy Schutte (Dawn) of Tucson; by three step-children, Larry Ward of AK, Sandy Woodworth (David) and Linda White (Bob) of OH. Other survivors include a nephew, numerous nieces and cousins. While in Ohio Mrs. Ward was a Worthy Matron in the O.E.S. and in Tucson was a volunteer worker for various organizations including the Lions Club and the Copper Bowl. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd., from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 26. A funeral service will be held in the Mortuary Chapel at 7:00 p.m. during the hours of visitation. Further services and interment will be in Ohio where the Moreland Funeral Home in Westerville will be in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Carondelet Hospice or to Holy Way Presbyterian Church where Mrs. Ward was an active member.
BOOTH, Judson B., 79, of Yuma, AZ, former Tucson resident, passed away September 23, 1994 in a Phoenix Hospital. Survived by wife of 58 years, Ethel Heidel Booth. Survived by sons, W. C. (Donna) Booth of Hartland, WI and Judson Jr. (Sharon) of Mesa, AZ; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Estelle Lundberg of Colville, WA; brothers-in-law, John (Jean) Heidel and Jason (Wyn) Hayward, all of Tucson. Mr. Booth was a Southern Pacific locomotive engineer and a resident of Arizona for 60 years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the City of Hope or a charity of your choice. Visitation Tuesday, September 27 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services Wednesday, September 28 at 10:00 a. m. at Johnson Mortuary, in Yuma, AZ.
BUVIK, Sigurd L., 91, of Tucson, formerly of Spokane, WA, died September 23, 1994. Survived by son, Leif Buvik of Tucson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters in Norway, Gurdrun and Dordi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelly. He was a lifetime member of the Sons of Norway. Graveside Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
DIAZ, Silvestre R., 87, of Tucson, passed away September 23, 1994. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Luz Diaz. Survived by daughter, Felice (Gene) Woolventon; sons, Francisco Diaz and Paul S. (Patricia) Diaz Sr.; eight grandchildren, Reina L. Robles, Paul S. Diaz II, John and Lonnie Diaz, Francisco Diaz Jr., Leon, Catarina and Gabriel Diaz. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 27, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 South Stone Ave, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services 9:00 a.m., Wednesday at South Lawn Cemetery. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DOVE, Robert D., 63, of Tucson, a retired sales representative for Nabisco Brands, Inc., died Sunday, September 25, 1994 in Warsaw, New York. Mr. Dove was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Grace; mother, Anna Dove of Warsaw, NY; four daughters, Terri Lebron of New York City, Merri Dove of St. Louis, MO, Mary Kay (Alfred) Martinez of Las Cruces, NM and Cheryl Hart of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Ricky Dove of Hiawaii and Jerry (Kim) Swain of Ft. Worth, TX; nine grandchildren; five sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Services at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
DOWDALL, Richard J., 70, of Tucson, died September 25, 1994. Arrangements pending, ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N Northern Ave at Magee.
ELFERING, Arnold A., 65, of Tucson, died Thursday, September 22, 1994 due to complications following open heart surgery. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. He was born May 6, 1929 in Freeport, Minnesota. He came to Tucson in 1954 where he was stationed at DMAFB as a parachute rigger and was honorably discharged. He worked for Hughes Aircraft and for Anamax Mining Corp until he retired. He is survived by his children, Dotti (Rich) Truchsess, Sam (Sharon) Elfering, Janet (Tom) Fischella, Karen (Bob) Wheaton, Mark (Darlene) Elfering and his loving companion Marilyn Faye Wiegand; brothers and sisters, Vic, Larry, Rita, Irene, Ervie and Alice; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and also many beloved friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions can be made to the American Heart Assoc. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish, Tuesday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m.
FIGG, Anna M., 83, of Tucson, died Saturday, September 24, 1994. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marian Freeman of Tucson and Mrs. Frances (Robert) Evans of White Cloud, MI; one cousin, Eva Figg of Tucson; one nephew; six nieces; and many dear friends. Anna M. Figg spent her life in education as a teacher. No Services are scheduled. Contributions can be made to Hospice at Tucson General Hospital. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
GOODMAN, Donald J., 73, of Tucson, passed away September 22, 1994. He is survived by brothers, Norman Goodman of KY; Herbert Ford of OK; sister, Etna Lindsey of OK. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 28, 1994 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan, with Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Steve Brown of the Tucson Baptist Temple officiating. Graveside Service will take place in Tishomingo, OK.
LANDES, Rose, 78, passed away September 23, 1994. She moved here in 1991 from Providence, RI. Survived by son, Steven (Barbara) of Providence, R.I.; sister, Pearl (Louis) Broder of Tucson; long time companion, Perry Agostinelli; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be Thursday in Providence, R.I.
McCORMICK, William H., 66, a resident of Tucson, died September 24, 1994. Survived by sisters, Fay McCormick of Tucson; Vera Workman (Jack) of Phoenix; half-sister, Helen Patterson of PA. Mr. McCormick was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 1994 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment South Lawn Cemetery.
ROMO, Jose Jesus “Joe’, 67, born in Tucson, and a resident of Long Beach, CA since 1961, died September 23, 1994 after a battle with cancer. Before leaving for Long Beach, he was employed by Shamrock Dairy in Tucson. As a young man he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by his sister, Betty Romo; his father, Jesus L. Romo; and special friend, Ray Darker. Survived by his loving children, Ronald of Fontana, CA, Catherine of Newbury Park, CA, Cynthia of Studio City, CA, and Ricky of Whittier, CA; loving grandchildren, Mayo Romo Pressley, Shawn Romo and Melonie (D.J.) Jeffers; great-grandson, Devante Jeffers of CA; loving mother, Teresa L. Romo; sisters, Mary (Macario) Ruiz, Molly and Toni Romo of Tucson; special friends, Lucille Hill and Ginger Siangco of Long Beach, CA; also survived by four nephews; and eight great-nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 28, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 South Stone Ave, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3555 N Oracle Rd. Family suggests donations can be made in Joe’s name to the St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SWAIN, Mary Ellen, 78, lifetime Tucson, AZ resident, died September 25, 1994. Survived by loving companion, Peter Blake, Tucson, AZ; son, Jerrold (Lois) Swain, Stamford, CT; daughter, Karen (Terry) Bahill, Tucson, AZ; and grandsons, Alex and Zach Bahill, Tucson, AZ. Memorial Mass to be said 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 1994 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. Donations may be made to Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ, in her memory. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
WARD, Frances C., 87, of Tucson, died September 24, 1994. Survived by ten nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, September 28, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Nebraska at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mission Ostomy Chapter of Tucson. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway).
