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NOWAK, Walter J., 69, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on February 27, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Arthur and Augusta (Muller) Nowak. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years and he was employed at the Crane Naval Depot in Indiana for 23 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1 in Vincennes and the Community United Methodist Church. After retirement he wintered in Arizona near Tucson. He is survived by his wife, Verma R. (Pyle) Nowak whom he married on August 7, 1949. Also surviving are Robert W. Nowak of Vincennes; three daughters, Estella Ford of Bruceville, Alicia Kocher of Marion, and Karen Thompson of Vincennes; one brother, Robert W. Nowak of Bloomington, Lorraine Berak of New York City, NY and Evelyn of New York City; there are also eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Gardner Funeral Home in Vincennes, Indiana 812-882-1167.
SALAZER (GOUDEAU), Denise Maria, 22, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 12, 1994. Denise is survived by her parents, Raymond and Lydia Goudeau; husband, Lionell Salazer; sons, Lionell, Jr. and Thaddeaus Salazer; brothers, Christopher, Raymond and Michael; sister, Blanchie Lopez; one niece. Funeral Mass 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 18, 1994 at Christo Rey Church with burial to follow. Visitation for family and friends Thursday, November 17, 1994 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Agape Church, 5400 S. Park and beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 7530 S. Camino Huivisim. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
STAMPER, Lula F., 64, of Tucson, died Sunday, November 13, 1994. Survived by husband, Basil E. Stamper, Sr.; son, Basil E. (Marcia) Stamper, Jr.; daughters, Palama (Harold) Foster, Tammy (Jeff) Hull; granddaughters, Jennifer Steger, Megan and Nichole Stamper, Taryn, Elise and Caitlyn Hull; two sisters, Oma Gay King and Betty Jo Goodnight; brothers, George and Joel Newberry. Friends may call 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road. Funeral Services to be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL Rev. William Brady officiating.
SWIFT, Walter Howard “Swifty’, a Tucson resident for 49 years, died November 13, 1994 at 73 years of age. Mr. Swift is survived by a former wife and friend, Mary Sue Swift Anderson; daughter, Melinda Joy Swift; sons, Wescol H. Swift and Alan L. Swift Anderson, all of Tucson; there are also many friends and relatives. Mr. Swift was employed for 25 years by A.D.O.T. (Arizona Dept. of Transportation). Viewing will be Thursday, November 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY 5401 S. Park Ave., with services on Friday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL.
CLEWIS, Peter LeRoy, 56, passed away November 11, 1994. Survived by three sons, Richard (Lynn), Patrick and Larry (Patricia); seven grandchildren; mother, Doris Clewis; three brothers and four sisters. Memorial Service Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. at DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, 2750 S. 4th Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans Hospice Care Unit.
CONTRERAS, Tiodosio H.,85, of Tucson, passed away Sunday, November 17, 1994. Preceded in death by his wife Maria. Mr. Contreras is survived by his children, Engracia (Hermineo), Marquez, Juan (Pilar) Contreras, Maria (Juan Manuel) Luna, Manuel (Nati) Contreras, Benigno (Guadalupe) Contreras, Trinidad Contreras, Francisco (Rosa) Contreras, Norberta Rodriguez, Martina (Moises) Ruiz; 31 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 1994 at St. Margaret Catholic Church, 801 N. Grande, with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends Tuesday, November 15, 1994 at St Margaret’s Catholic Church from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
CABAT, Ernest (Erni), 80, died at his home Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Survived by his wife, Rose; and three children, George (Sue) Cabat of LaPorte, TX, Michael (Susan Bettis) Cabat of Indianapolis, IN, and June Cabat of Bisbee, AZ. There are two grandsons and one great grandson. Mr. Cabat was a well known artist, residing in Tucson for the past 51 years. Memorial Services at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13th at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (1530 North Stone Avenue). In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Tucson Museum of Art or to KUAT-TV. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
HOWE, Wanda G., 96, passed away November 10, 1994. Mrs. Howe was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Arch Howe in 1981. She is survived by three children, Gale Howe of Concord, CA, Betty (Roger) Solie of Oracle, AZ, John (Anna) Howe of Oro Valley, AZ; grandchildren, Dale Howe of San Juan Capistrano, CA, Darryl Howe of Lawrenceburg, IN, Darren Howe of San Clemente, CA, John Howe, Jr. of El Paso, TX, Joye Mallory of Casa Grande, AZ, Leanna Howe and Joe Howe of Oro Valley, AZ, Eva Lawhon, Oracle, AZ, Ingrid South of Catalina, AZ; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Howe came to Tucson in 1950 and since 1987 has lived in Oracle, AZ with her daughter and son-in-law Betty and Roger Solie. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 1994 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee. Funeral services to be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 1994 at Ina Road Church of Christ, 2425 W. Ina Road, Tucson, AZ with Clyde Balderson officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
LIM, Marian L., 92, of Tucson, died November 10, 1994. Former owner of Lim You Grocery and Irvington Market. Mrs. Lim is survived by sons, Raymond (Estelle) Lim of Tucson and Lawrence (Carol) Lim of Santa Rosa, CA; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services Sunday 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rev. Larry Swartz officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foundation Office, Carondelet Hospice, P.O. Box 13170, Tucson, AZ 85732-3170. Interment private Evergreen Cemetery.
SOTO, Emma V., 70, of Tucson, passed away November 9, 1994. Preceded in death by brother, Henry V. Valdenegro. Survived by mother, Luisa T. Vasquez; daughters, Barbara Clark and Mary Lou (Walt) Johnson; sons, David (Misha) and Robert (Letty) Clark; brothers, Fred Leyva and Eduardo V. Soto; aunt, Adelina Castro. Also survived by seven grandchildren, David, Monique, Jamie, Andrew, Robert, Rachel and Thomas and in loving memory by relatives and friends. Emma was a former employee of Western Auto and retired from DES State of Arizona – Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 13, 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, November 14, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Cremation will follow with private interment at a later date. Family suggests donations be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CROSSAN, William C., M/Sgt. USAF (Ret.), 59, of Tucson, passed away November 13, 1994. Survived by wife, Betty; sons, Charles (June) Crossan of Imperial Beach, CA, and Brain (Jodi) Crossan of Tucson; daughters, Bonnie Young of Liberal, KS, Patricia (Matthew) Reed of Tucson, and Amy (Steve) Derrick of Tucson; 12 grandchildren; and brother, Hugh (Arlene) Crossan of PA. He was loved by all. Friends may call at Hudgels SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, on Thursday, November 17, 1994 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Graveside service with full military honors at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery will follow at 1:00 p.m.
CUSACK, Peter J., 81, of Tucson, passed away November 11, 1994. Survived by sisters, Helen (George) Dorato of Muskegon, MI, Margaret (Raymond) Kelley of Tucson and Sara Kohler of Las Cruces, NM; brother, John (Agnes) Cusack, also of Las Cruces, NM. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Albert The Great Columbarium at Newman Center in Las Cruces, NM. Remembrances may be made to the Newman Center, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
KAY, Mark E., 41, of Marana, passed away November 10, 1994. Survived by wife, Sharon Ann; sons, Edward, Lucas and Jesse Kay, all of Marana; mother, Marie Kay of CO; brothers, Phillip and Tom of WI; Randy of TX; Chris and Vince of CO; sister, Barbara Evans of CA; Judy Rigden of WI; Mary Darrow and Brenda Bosley of CO. Memorial Services Thursday 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rev. George R. Connelly officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
KNAGGE, John T., 92, died November 13, 1994. Survived by his wife, Mary Knagge of Tucson; children, Thomas W. Knagge of Tucson and Mary Clement of CA; sister, Helen Knagge of CA;and brother, Francis Knagge of Phoenix; half sisters, Jean of Tucson and Nancy of Prescott; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Knagge was a National Director for Credit Unions. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Alzheimer’s Disease, P. O. Box 13423, Tucson 85732. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Dr. Robert Ireland officiating. Interment to follow at TMP, South Lawn. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LARES, Eileen Kay, 48, was born May 20, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, and died November 5, 1994 in Tucson, AZ. “Inner peace is the birthright of every human being,’ and she has now found hers. She is survived by her three daughters, Kimberlee Joy, Erin Maree and Heather Eileen, all of Tucson; sister, Paulette Duprey of Durango, CO; brothers, Matthew Mark of Los Angeles, CA, Richard Mesik of Salt Lake City, UT and Joel Mesik of Tucson; and by Marc Hebl of Tucson, whom she always thought of as a son. Her body has died, but her soul will remain always. Private services will be held. Donations can be given to The Haven or L.A.R.C. in her name.
LAZAR, Fred, 87, of Tucson, died November 13, 1994. Survived by wife, Helen of Tucson; son, Jay (Nancy) Lazar of Bethlehem, PA; daughter, Dale (Larry) Polsky of New York City, NY; brother, Max Lazar of FL; sister, Jean Weissfeld of Cleveland, OH; and five grandchildren. Please call EVERGREEN MORTUARY 888-7470 for Service time. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
MATHEWS, ROBERT SMITH, 79, formerly of Athens, Ohio, died November 11, 1994 at his home in Tucson. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Harry and Marie Smith Mathews, and has been an Arizona resident since 1978. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Marjorie Beasley Mathews in 1987. He is survived by a daughter, Candace Mathews Bridgewater and her husband Erle Stephen Bridgewater of Orange Park, FL; two grandsons, Matthew Bridgewater of St. Petersburg, FL and Jay Bridgewater of Orlando, FL; one great-grandson, Erle Robert Bridgewater; three brothers, John L. Mathews of Mt. Holly, NJ, Thomas D. Mathews of Columbus, OH and Earl F. Mathews of Athens, OH. Mr. Mathews was a partner in Beasley & Mathews Ford in Athens, OH, an executive in numerous other enterprises, and was a classic car dealer in OH and AZ. Mr. Mathews, a Lt. Col. in the US Army, served in the 63rd Ordinance Battalion in Okinawa and Korea during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star. He is the first life member of the Rotary Club of Tucson and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a founding member and Vice-President of the Arizona Economic Club, a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge of Athens, OH and the Sabbar Temple of Tucson. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ. Memorial Contributions may be made to Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712.
SINGER, Mark Harold, 49, of Tucson, died Monday, November 14, 1994. Survived by his wife, Jane; daughter, Diane Singer; parents, Norman and Esther Singer; brothers, Steven (Carol) Singer, Paul (LeeAnn) Singer; father-in-law, Irving (Shirley) Greenfield. Mr. Singer was employed with Metro Information Systems of Dallas, TX, and was formerly employed with Sunquest Information Systems of Tucson. Prior to entering the Computer industry, Mr. Singer was the Mathematics Department Head at the Cambridge School of Weston in Weston, MA. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Rabbi Thomas Louchheim officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
ZIPPERIAN, Edwin C., 86, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 14, 1994. Mr. Zipperian is survived by his daughters, Carol Meyers of GA, Linda (Tom) Hynes of CA, Sandra Windsor of GA and Susan Zucharo of Tucson; grandchildren, Michelle, Laurie, Leslie, Rick, Lisa, Eric, Tim, Allison, Andrea, Melissa, Curtis; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 1994 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road, with Pastor Eldon Weisheit officiating. A memorial fund has been arranged In Loving Memory of Edwin Zipperian at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
