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MENDOZA, Maria F. “Chalita’, 82, of Tucson, passed away October 5, 1994. Preceded in death by husband, Abraham M. Mendoza Sr.; sons, Michael “Wilo’ Mendoza and Abraham Jr. “Tati’. Survived by daughters, Margarita “Peggy’ and Julia Mendoza; daughter- in-law, Irma Mendoza; son, Frank (Belia) French; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 1994 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
PATTERSON, The Rev. J. R. Colebrooke. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, River Rd. and Campbell. 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, P. O. Box 65840, 85728-5840.
ROSE, Ruthe Elaine, 72, of Tucson, died October 5, 1994. Preceded in death by husband, Dick Rose. In loving memory she is survived by son, Richard G. Rose; daughter, Sharon R. (Ed) Hannon, both of Tucson; brothers, Jay Huston of Greenville, PA and Robert (Geneva) Huston of Jonestown, PA; grandchildren, Jennifer and Victoria Hannon, Tamara and Richard A. Rose, all of Tucson. Over the years in Tucson Mrs. Rose worked for several restaurants including Dean Short’s Restaurants, Northwoods, and Palomino Restaurants. Memorial Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Pastor Louis W. Johnson of Tucson Baptist Temple officiating. Private Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donating may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85775-2402. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
ALCAREZ, Tony O., 70, a native of Tucson, passed away September 18, 1994 in Los Angeles, CA. Survived by wife, Bernadine Alcarez; five children; sisters, Ursla (Jim) Bustamente and Eloise O. Carrillo, both of Tucson. Mr. Alcarez was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne in WWII. Services were held in Los Angles, CA.
BROWN, Allen, II, 30, of Tucson, AZ, died October 6, 1994. Preceded in death by his mother, Marcelina Dominguez Brown. Survived by father, Gerald Allen Brown of Tucson; grandmother, Hazel J. Brown of California; brothers, John W. Brown and Daniel A. Brown; sister, Dania E. White of Fayetteville, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Diane and Phyllis; seven nieces and nephews; family friend, Patricia A Smith. Allen was a cosmetologist in Tucson and Phoenix. The family would like to publicly recognize and thank the compassionate and loving workers from Carondelet Hospice Services and Flower Square Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Monday, October 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DESERT ROSE CREMATION and BURIAL, 2750 S. 4th Ave., Bldg. A-106. Graveside Services at Eastlawn Cemetery, Tuesday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE.
ECKHARDT, Lee R., 66, died October 4, 1994. Survived by wife, Mary of Tucson; children, Iris Ann (Marty) Strickler, Melanie (Frank) Dilts, Faye (Roy) Collier, Larry (Theresa) Eckhardt, R. C. (Janet) Moyers and Dick (Margie) Walker; sisters, Ann Myers and Dorothy Grant; many grand and great grandchildren. Private family services were held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorials may be made to order of Eastern Star, Ziegler, IL.
GONZALES, Rudolph B., 90 of Tucson, passed away October 6, 1994. Survived by daughter, Margaret (Antonio) Laborin of Tucson; sons, Francisco (Luz) Gonzales of Tucson, Jesus, Manuel and Rudolph Gonzales Jr., all of Phoenix; brother, Michael (Ramona) Gonzales of Tucson. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SMITH, Patsy, loving wife, mother, and best friend, 55, of Tucson, died October 6, 1994. Preceded in death by children, Burke Jeffrey and Julie Lynn. Survived by husband, Burke; daughter, Shelle (Gregg) McConnell; grandson, Andy McConnell. Mrs. Smith was a member of Order of Eastern Star and past President Elks Ladies Auxiliary. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 10, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, with Rev. Phillip E. Irby of Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating. Donations may be made to Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital, 450 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson 85711 or Pima County Special Olympics P.O. Box 77115, Tucson, 85703.
CAPE, Patricia Martina, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 1994. In everlasting memory she is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her only daughter, Patti (Christopher) Day; and her father, William Ecklund. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd., just west of Oracle. Her smile and laughter brightened many lives and will be missed by all who knew her.
ESTRADA, Jesse John and Lucas John, infants, of Tucson, died October 6, 1994. Born to John and Shannon Estrada on Thursday, October 6, 1994. They are survived by two brothers, Nicholas and Gabriel. Services will be held Wednesday, October 12, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7570 N. Thornydale, Tucson. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
FERGUSON, Lawrence Moore, 70, died October 8, 1994 in Scottsdale, AZ. Survived by wife, Ruth S.; son, Raleigh, Tucson, AZ; daughters, Marsha (Lee) Long, Van Nuys, CA; Wendy (Keith) Bovey, Tucson, AZ; Ember (Joseph) Budd, Lemitar, NM; sister, Margaret Stone, Raleigh, NC; two grandchildren, Crockette and Charles Long. Memorial Service in Massachusetts. Contributions: American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 7038, Phoenix, AZ 85011. Arrangements by MESSINGER MORTUARY, Scottsdale, AZ.
FRANKLIN, Nokomas L., age 88, of Tucson, passed away October 9, 1994. Survived by son, Clarence Green of Tucson; daughter, Louise Dumas of California; and two grandchildren. Member of V.F.W. #1713 Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 1994 at Gideon Missionary Baptist Church, 3085 South Campbell, with Reverend Warren Anderson officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona. Friends may call Wednesday, October 12, 1994 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue.
FULCHER, Ray H., 72, passed away October 3, 1994. Survived by daughter, Sherry Rae Fulcher; grandsons, Shawn Cisco and Rick Neville; granddaughter, Nikole Fulcher. Ray was an aircraft mechanic for Western International and Hamilton Aircraft. He had been a non-commercial pilot since he was 16 years old and loved flying. Visitation October 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
GREENE, Jane Ann, 60, of San Manuel, AZ, died October 10, 1994. Survived by husband, James W.; daughter, Linda A. Haptonstal of Tucson; granddaughters, Gretchen and Heidi; sisters, Arlene Glenn of Tucson and Shirley Ross of Arkansas. Funeral service will be held 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
JOHNSTON, Billy S., Sr., 77, Tucson resident for 23 years, died Saturday, October 8, 1994. Mr. Johnston was a WWII Veteran and Mining industry was his occupation. Survivors include wife, Wanetah; son, Billy S. Jr. of Fresno, CA, son, Ed and son, Gene, both of Tucson; daughter, Judy Gebeke of Kenniwich, WA; sisters, Ann Johnston of Pine Bluff, AR, Alice McKinnie of Hampton, AR. There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 11, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Graveside service 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, at South Lawn Cemetery.
MEINKE, Carl W., 86, of Tucson, died October 9, 1994. Survived by wife of 52 years, Bernice of Tucson; nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Meinke have resided in Tucson since 1945, moving here from Minnesota. Member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 4:00 to 7:00 p., m. Tuesday, October 11, 1994. Services will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave., Wednesday, October 12, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Hallemeyer officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Grave Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 in the name of Carl W. Meinke. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PERL, Howard C., 62, of Tucson, died October 9, 1994. Survived by wife, Hildur Perl; daughters, Hope (Roger) Matsumura, Susan (Henry) Espinoza, both of Tucson; son, Hank Perl of Phoenix; granddaughters, Amy, Ana, Ava, Ali Espinoza and Nicole Matsumura, all of Tucson; grandson, Bryan Matsumura of Tucson; brother-in-law, Arne Hansen of Tucson. Mr. Perl was a retired police officer with the New York City Police Department. The family wishes to thank Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospice, family and friends for their support during this recent illness. Services 11:00 a.m. Friday at EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Henry Wooten, Th. D. officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, 85745.
VANCE, Vivian C., 80, died October 10, 1994. Survived by her husband, Walter W. Vance; daughter, Sandy (Ira) Asherman of NY; son, William (Sue Ann) Vance of NH; sister of Eulla Armstrong; grandchildren, Aaron and Timothy Vance. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 at Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail, with Rev. Margaret A. Babcock officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, P. O. Box 17116, Tucson 85731. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BLACKWELL, Wadell, Sr., age 57, of Tucson, passed away october 10, 1994. He is survived by sons, Michael Blackwell of Tucson, Wadell Blackwell, Jr. of Tucson; daughters, Mischelle Henry of Chandler, AZ, Myrtle Blackwell, Jr. of Tucson; grandchildren, Christopher Palmer, Kartnee and Kelsee Henry; and ex-wife, Myrtle Blackwell, Sr. of Tucson. Mr. Blackwell retired from the U.S. Air Force. Memorial Services Saturday, October 15, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. at Rising Star Missionary Church, 34 W. 34th Street with Rev. Larry Blackwell officiating. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
CAPE, Patricia Martina, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 1994. In everlasting memory she is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her only daughter, Patti (Christopher) Day; and her father, William Ecklund. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd., just west of Oracle. Her smile and laughter brightened many lives and will be missed by all who knew her.
DOYLE, Marina C., of Nogales, AZ, died October 10, 1994. Mrs. Doyle was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Doyle, a prominent local cattleman. Survived by her daughters, Nachita Rendon of Tucson, Mary (Joe) De Wayne of Phoenix, Yolanda (Humberto) Islava of Nogales, AZ; sons, Dan (Elisa) Doyle, Louis (Marta) Doyle, Michael (Lupita) Doyle, Pat (Sarah) Doyle, John (Griselda) Doyle, all of Nogales, AZ; 31 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Thursday, October 13, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. with Rosary to be said prior at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Building Fund in her memory. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
FULCHER, Ray H., 72, passed away October 3, 1994. Preceded in death by daughter, Teri Neville. Survived by daughter, Sherry Rae Fulcher; grandsons, Shawn Cisco and Rick Neville; granddaughter, Nikole Fulcher. Ray was an aircraft mechanic for Western International and Hamilton Aircraft. He had been a non-commercial pilot since he was 16 years old and loved flying. Visitation October 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
