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DIAZ, Irene Martinez, 67, of Tucson, passed away October 28, 1994. Preceded in death by brothers, Ralph and Frank Cruz and Leondard Martinez. Survived by husband, Louis G. Diaz; daughters, Rose Marie Ebarb and Rebecca (Jim) Salmen; sons, Ronaldo (Jane), Charles (Maria), Frank, John, Louis (Rosa) and Robert (Angie); sisters, Dolores Salas, Ruth Ortiz, Lupita Hernandez and Juanita Moreno; brothers, Mike, Edward and Manuel Cruz and Larry Martinez; also survived by 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FJELD, Jeffrey Peter, of Tucson, died unexpectedly on October 21, 1994. He was born on June 9, 1956 in New Jersey. Jeffrey grew up in the Berkeley, California, of the 1960s – - and went through all of the highs and lows of those hectic and exciting days. He moved to Tucson in the early 70's. Jeffrey attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where he studied guitar and saxophone. In Tucson he attended Pima Community College, where he recently completed work on a nursing degree. He was looking forward to a career in nursing. Jeffrey was a creative spirit – one who enjoyed music and ideas. He enjoyed talking about intangibles and about abstractions with friends and family. He liked reminiscing at family gatherings. He enjoyed giving presents. Jeffrey is survived by his father, Per Fjeld of Berkeley; by two sisters, Anna Marie and Kirsten, both of CA; by a brother, Esteban, of Tucson; and by a grandmother, Marie of NV. He is also survived by a stepfather, William Azevedo of Tucson; by an aunt and uncle, Lenore and Paul, both of CA; by a niece, Deja – and by numerous cousins, all of CA. Jeffrey’s remains were cremated. His ashes will be scattered by friends and relatives in Arizona and California. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to another charity of choice. An informal gathering to celebrate Jeffrey’s life, for friends and relatives, will be held on Sunday, October 30 at 2340 E. Hawthorne – - starting at 4:00 p.m. A get-together the following weekend – on November 6 will be held in Berkeley, California for friends and relatives there.
GAINES, Murrel I., 70, died October 25, 1994. Husband of Anna Gaines; father of Steven M. (Barbara) Gaines, Suzanne M. (Charles) Reeves, Robert S. (Susan) Gaines, all of Tucson and Alvin C. (Donna) Gaines of CT; grandfather of Michael, Jennifer and Justin Gaines and Matthew and Amy Reeves; brother of Marie (Rubert) Humphreys of KY; sisters-in-law, Clara and Evelyn Gaines, both of KY also survive. Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Maggie Gaines and brothers, Oscarand Adrun Gaines, all of KY. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 31 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Rev. Randy Dick officiating. The family suggests donations to Pima St. Baptist Church, 5056 E. Pima, Tucson. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HUERTA, Margarita A., 76, died October 27, 1994. Mother of Omar (Mary) Bustamante, Oswaldo (Sheila) Bustamante, Luis (Mary) Bustamante, Hector (Celeste) Bustamante, John (Nancy) Huerta, Esperanza (Lee) Davis, Rosa Maria (Frank) Flores, Martha (Arnold) Elias and Socorro (Arturo) Flores; sister of Victoria Smith; grandmother of Ana Margarita, Rosa Evelyna, Diana, Yvonne, Belinda, Carolina, Monica, Luis, Oswaldo, Hector, Karla, Sara, Tommy, Elizabeth and Ana; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews in California, Arizona and Mexico and many loving friends also survive. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 31 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Burial in TMP, East Lawn. Mrs. Huerta was a member of the League of Mexican American Women and was a former school teacher. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 13126, Tucson, AZ 85732. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KOL, Simon, 88, died October 20, 1994. Father of Beverly Kol. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LOCKWOOD, Albert Francis “Bob’, 80, of Tucson, died Wednesday, October 26, 1994. Survived by his wife, Evelyn of Tucson; children, Albert F. (Jane) Lockwood of Tucson, Annamay (Joseph) Gambino of Midlothian, VA, John T. (Susanne) Lockwood of Tucson, Robert P. (Cindy) of Ft. Wayne, IN, Anthony J. (Amy) Lockwood of Hancock, NH; sisters, Marjorie Cassidy of Kingston, NY, Dorothy (Ben) Glaitzky of Saugerties, NY; thirteen grandchildren; and two great grand-children. Mr. Lockwood, a retired Vice president of the Metro Division, Chemical Bank of New York, was a Management Counselor with S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps of Retired Executives), a member of the Massachusetts Club of Tucson, and a founding member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, 85775-2402 or to Carondelet Hospice Services, P.O. Box 50026, Tucson, 857750308.
MASUNAS, Casimiera B., 85, of Tucson, died October 28, 1994. Wife of John J. of Tucson; mother of John F. (Elizabeth) Masunas of Tucson; two grandchildren, Michael and Catherine Masunas; sister of Betty Bandyk of Chicago, IL. Scripture Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Monday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
MYERS, Vernon Glenn, of Oracle, AZ., My loyal, dedicated, courageous husband went to heaven peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 1994 after a long illness. Preceded in death by Mother, Mrs. Kathleen J. Myers. Survived by his devoted, beloved wife, Mrs. Veronica G. Lozano-Myers of Oracle, AZ. Loved by many family members; loving father, Mr. Charles V. Myers Jr., of Oracle, AZ; brother, Donald (LaNair) Myers of Oracle, AZ; sons, Glenn V. (Teresa) of New Mexico, William J. (Lisa) of Tucson, AZ, Randall G. (Glenda) of New Mexico; Carla J. Myers of Sahuarita, AZ; also survived by eleven grandchildren. Numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, Uncles, Aunts from Tucson, AZ., and family members of Maryland and Pennsylvania, as well as personal friends. Glenn was born in Waynesboro, PA on August 27, 1943, and moved to Arizona in 1953. He was an active member of United Steelworkers of American Local Union #937, Oracle, AZ, and employed by Magma Copper Co., in San Manuel, AZ for 27 years. As an avid fan of many sports, Glenn enjoyed playing and coaching Little League Baseball, Men’s Softball Tournaments in the local towns of the Tri-Community Area. He will be missed and always remembered in special ways by those who knew him. Private family visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, 1994 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Visitation of friends will be from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, October 31, 1994, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Asbestos Victims of America (AVA), P.O. Box 559, Capitola, CA 95010, (408) 476-3646 or to the Arizona Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson AZ, 85716, 323-1812, or your choice of Local Youth Sports Funds Programs. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
PIERCE, Walter W., 101, a resident of Tucson for 50 years, died Wednesday, October 26, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; sons, Kenneth, Weyman, and Edwin; daughter, Marlyse; grandchildren, Jan, Mike, Whitney, Alexander, and Christopher; three great-grandchildren; brother, Bill; and sister, Olive Sullens. Mr. Pierce was a professional photographer and served in the U.S. Army in WWI. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, October 30, 1994 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
WATTS, Armour Ethridge, 38, of Tucson, died October 23, 1994. Survived by wife, Maryann C. Watts; son, William Watts; and daughter, Hilary Watts, all of Tucson; brothers, Wray W. Watts and Jeff DuPree, both of Vancleave, MS; sisters, Trudy Franklin of Long Beach, MS and Sue Peart of Tampa, FL. Funeral Services, Saturday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday one hour prior to service time. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
ARCHER, Walter P., 84, died October 28, 1994. Father of Thomas (Carol) of Tucson and Timothy of Las Cruces, NM; brother of Ben and Louie of NM and Ruth of CA, Harriett and Helen, both of TX, and Marjorie of NM; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service will be held in Las Cruces, NM at a later date. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BUTCHER, Luther Wendell, 55 years old, died Tuesday, October 25, 1994 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Harriett Bonnie Butcher of Tucson; five sons, Luke (Evelyn) Butcher of Wickenburg, AZ, Robert (Teresa) Butcher of Tucson, Shawn (Cindy) Butcher of Tucson, Tim (Melonie) Butcher stationed in Norfolk, VA, Bruce (Tammy) Butcher of Tucson; six brothers, Leo Butcher, LeRoy Baker, both of ID, Bill Brewster, Tom Brewster, Louis Young and Larry Young, all of OR and WA; four sisters, Nancy Barrone, Helen Hampton, Virginia Young and Marie Rich, all of OR and WA; eight grandchildren, Amanda, Faith, Robert Jr., Nathan, Timmothy James, Francci, Yvette and Nicholas. Full Military Services will be held Monday, October 31, 1994, 4:00 p.m., at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday. Full Military Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at the Veterans National Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ.
FIGUEROA, Gregory C., 9 years old, died Saturday, October 29, 1994 in Tucson. Survived by parents, George and Cristina Figueroa of Tucson; brother, George Figueroa of Tucson; two sisters, Kim (Fernando) Figueroa of Patagonia, AZ, and Lynn Figueroa of Patagonia, AZ; grandparents, Antonia Avila of Tucson, Frank and Trinie Figueroa of Sonoita, AZ. Several aunts and uncles; niece, Vanessa Figueroa and nephew, Alex Figueroa, both of Patagonia, AZ. A special thank you to Aunt Yolanda Avila and T.M.C. Hospice Nurse Yvonne Cancino. Mass for Gregory will be said Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., where visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 1994. Rosary will be said at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 1994. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 2230 E. Speedway.
GAMEZ, Richard “Wilo’ Jr., 21, of Tucson, passed away on October 28, 1994. Survived by parents, Richard and Gloria Gamez; grandparents, Vincente Connie Granillo, Greg and Alice Gamez; fiance, Lani Shelby and expected baby; sister, Kathy Gamez; brother, Rueben Gamez. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Gamez was a Kickboxer. Private Services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 1994, followed by cremation. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MASHBURN, Della Beatrice, 96, of Tucson, died Saturday, October 29, 1994. Survived by son, Robert and his wife, Barbara Mashburn of Tucson; daughter, Mary and her husband, Rev. Clarence Shore of Kingman; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George Mashburn in 1971. School teacher and longtime member of New Testament Baptist Church in Tucson. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 31, 1994. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL, with Dr. J.C. Joiner and Rev. Clay Shore officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MURIEL, Gawne J., a 17 year resident of Tucson, died October 28, 1994 in Tucson at the age of 69. Born August 7, 1925 in Boston, MA. A member of Michigan Education Association and Catalina United Methodist Church. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Melvin; daughters, Ann M. Taylor, Wendy L. Van Epps, and Patricia J. Gawne; four grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1, 1994, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL with Rev. H. Richard Ohden officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
NEWMEYER, Catherine E., 84, died October 29, 1994. Mother of Betty (John) Barr of Tucson, Patti (Andy) Kelly of Tucson; sister of Mary White of NJ; grandmother of Kathleen (Charles) Hall of TX, Andrew (Liza) Kelly Jr. of Tucson, Maureen (Ken) Dowers of Tucson, and Joseph Barr of Tucson; great-grandmother of Caitlin Hall of TX and Marializa Celaya of Tucson; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, C. Joseph, a grandson, John Barr, and two sisters, Nora Scherer and Rosanna Moriarty. She was a member of St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Hospitals Auxiliary, Womens Symphony Association, a charter member of the Skyline Country Club, operated a cotton ranch in Casa Grande for 8 years. The family will receive friends at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tuesday, November 1, 1994 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft with entombment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Parkinson Disease Association-American, 1650 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ.
ROEGE, Alice Talmon, born February 15, 1902, Cleveland, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 1994. Preceded in death by husband, Charles. Survived by daughter, Doris (Gene) Wright; grandchildren, Candace Charvoz (Andrew) Frank, Charles (Jodi) Charvoz and Catherine (Robert) Kerrey; and six great-grandchildren, Candace and Chase Kerrey and Alison, Emilie, Jenifer and Rachel Charvoz. Cremation with services pending at a later date. Interment at Memorial Garden, Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft. Remembrances to St. Mary’ Hospice or Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.
VALENTE, Florence Louise, 82, of Tucson, died October 29, 1994. Survived by daughters, Martha V. (Thomas) Greene of South Dartmouth, MA, Susan V. (Harry) Winters and Nancy V. (Douglas) Hardisty, both of Tucson; grandchildren, Thomas and Lauren Greene, Joe, Paul, Amy and Hilary Winters; brothers, Thomas Reily of Peabody, MA; and sisters, Mabel Hudson and Helen Daniels, both of Peabody, MA. Numerous nephews and nieces. Predeceased by husband, Frank W. Valente in 1976. Mrs. Valente graduated in 1938 from the Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing, Jamaica Plain, MA as a registered nurse. Memorial Services Monday, 2:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Rev. Marcos S. Velasquez officiating. Private entombment at Holy Hope Cemetery at a later date. Flowers may be sent or contributions to New Bedford Child and Family Service, 1061 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA 02740.
VOLKMAN, Charles H., 70, died Friday, October 28, 1994. Survived by wife, Kitty Volkman; daughters, Jeannie Temple of MO, Ann Clark of FL; son, Larry Volkman of MO; sister, Florence Rhyner of TX; and brother, Bud Volkman of MO; seven grandchildren, Lisa, Shelly, Chris, Melody, Michael Lee, Bobbiann and Dean; also eight great-grandchildren. Retired from military service after at lest three enlistments. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 31, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at East Lawn Palms Chapel. Entombment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
