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THOMAS, Catherine A., 42, of Tucson, formerly of Streamwood, IL, passed away November 30, 1994. Survived by husband, Robert; daughter, Sarah; parents, Severn Pearson and Mildred (Robert) Wallace; grandson, Alexander; four brothers, Granville, Severn III, John and William Pearson; three sisters, Ivadale Keefer, Margaret Jacobs, Gale Frank; numerous nieces and nephews. Catherine graduated from Larkin High School in Illinois and after moving to Tucson attended Pima Skill Center, among her 22 years of service to the Community, she worked at UMC, where she took her PCT Training, TMC and Handmakers. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 1994 with Father Wright Hand officiating. Burial of cremains at a later date in Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ostomy Assoc. of Tucson. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
TOLSON, Grace G., 68, of Tucson, passed away November 29, 1994. She is survived by husband, Bob Tolson; son, Tom and his wife Pam; granddaughter, Keri; brothers, Ray, Victor, Alan and Chuck Goudey; sister, Jane Flewelliner; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 1994 at Sanctuary Cove, 8001 N. Scenic, Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Tucson Medical Center Hospice Program. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
SHELTON, Raymond C., of Tucson, died December 21, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth; daughter, Cheryl (James) Wise of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Brian and Jonathan; brother, John L. Shelton of Tucson. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
BRACAMONTE, Frank (Chino) Sr., 58 years old, died Thursday November 24, 1994 in Tucson. Survived by four sons, David, Dean, Frank Jr., & Victor Bracamonte; one daughter, Rebecca; one brother, Don Bracamonte; three sisters, Juana, Rosa, Eva; great uncle, Ignacio; ten grandchildren; his X-wife, Maria L. Molina. Mass will said Friday December 2, 1994 at Santa Rosa Mission, 2015 N. Calle Central at 9:00 a.m. Friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Rosa Mission where Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
CHRISMAN, Helen M., 83, of Tucson, AZ died Saturday, November 26, 1994. Survived by daughter, Nancy Cronk of Tucson, Phyllis Fuller of Spring Hill, FL; granddaughter, Kelli G. Shipp of Phoenix, AZ; grandson, Lewis W. T. Cronk of Phoenix, AZ; grandson, Christopher R. Cronk of Tucson; granddaughter, Theresa Hutchison of West Carrollton, OH; grandsons, James W. Fuller of West Carrollton, OH, Thomas R. Fuller of Sarasota, FL, and Johnathon D. Fuller of Sarasota, FL. Mrs. Chrisman is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star and Sabino Road Baptist Church. Services will be held at Swart Funeral Home, 207 E. Central Avenue, West Carrollton, OH 45449 at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 1994 with family members officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park, Dayton, OH. Donations may be made to the Sabino Road Baptist Church in the name of Helen M. Chrisman. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CLOR, Donald W., 63, of Tucson, died Sunday, November 27, 1994. Survived by wife, Peggy; daughters, Ginny (Earl) Soth and Barbara (Rick) Bea; sons, David, John (Kathi) and Steve (Char); special daughter-in-law Nancy Clor, all of Arizona; stepfather, Cecil Kosiorek of NY; sister, Joyce Sorenson of MN; and 14 grandchildren. Mr. Clor was owner and operator of Clor’s Service Master from 1968-1992, member and past president of Uptown Optimist Club and past director of the Soap Box Derby. Memorial Services will be held at DODGE CHAPEL, Wednesday November 30, 6:00 p.m. with William R. St. Louis and John Tolson. Donations may be made to the Uptown Optimist Club for Future Youth Projects, P.O. Box 12515, Tucson, AZ. 85732. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CORLEY, Herman E., 74, of Tucson, died November 28, 1994. Survived by wife, Henrietta; children, Patricia (Larry) Kinyon, Steven (Ann) Corley, Candice Corley, Timothy Corley; grandchildren, Stephen, Ellery, Laura; sisters, Audie O’Neal, Claudia Piper. Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday with Pastor Gordon Vernon officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Gospel Rescue Mission, 312 W. 28th St., Tucson, AZ 85713.
DUNN, John Henry, of Tucson, passed away on November 24, 1994. Born in Connecticut on August 28, 1934. He made Tucson his home for the past 15 years. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen Dunn of Tucson; sister, Emma Leisner of Tucson; brother, William Dunn of Connecticut; son, Charles Dunn of Connecticut; daughters, Tracy Dunn and Stephanie Dunn of MA., Lisa Grassette, Tamara Dunn and Christine Hill, all of Connecticut; four granddaughters; and two grandsons; and others whose lives he touched in a very special way. John served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the National Rifle Association of America and a long time friend of Bill W. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 1994 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima, Tucson.
ESPINOZA, Rollin Aaron Espinoza, 17, died November 25, 1994. Son of Ron and Cheryl Espinoza; brother of Jessica (Danny) Tovarez; uncle of Rosanna and Ronnie; grandson of Brooks and Shirley Lee and Marcello and Margaret Espinoza; great-grandson of Lucille Lee; nephew of Brooks and Glen Lee, and Jesse and Tim Espinoza. Memorial Rosary 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Committal of cremains 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 2, at T.M.P. East Lawn. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
GARCIA, Epifanio D. “EPI. and “Mr. G.,’ 88, of Tucson, passed away November 27, 1994. Preceded in death by parents, Apolonio P. Garcia and Luisa Dominguez Garcia; sisters, Josefa G. Acosta, and Mary G. Gonzales. Survived by daughters, Pauline G. Burr, Angie G. (Harvey A.) Weeks and Carman G. (Allen) Mayberry; son, Thomas V. (Donna J.) Garcia; sisters, Pauline G. Lovio, Reyes G. Flores, Erlinda G. Gutierrez and Estella G. Gomez; brothers, Apolonio D., Nicolas D., Tomas D., and Juan D. Garcia; also survived by 20 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Mr. Epifanio D. Garcia retired and returned to Tucson after serving 47 years with the Southern Pacific Railroad. His last assignment as a Railroad Federal Inspector, Mr. Garcia retired in Sacramento, CA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 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 Friday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JONES, Emma L., (Betty), 63, of Oracle, AZ died at her home on Monday, November 28, 1994. Survived by three children, Emily (David) Honeycutt of Tucson, Kathy (David) Shaw of Hardy, VA and Garland Steve Jones of Oracle. There are three grandchildren, Marnie, Chris and June Honeycutt; a sister, Norma Bodaroga of AR; and a brother, Lloyd (Isabel) Love of Phoenix. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at ARIZONA MORTUARY (North Stone at University Blvd.,). Funeral Services for Mrs. Jones will be held in the Oracle Union Church at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 1st. Interment will follow in the Oracle Cemetery.
KOEHLER, Elizabeth “Betty’, A Tucson resident for 38 years, died November 28, 1994. Mrs. Koehler is survived by husband, William H.; sons, Robert Eugene, Kenneth A., and Rodney (HYE) Gradall, all of Tucson; daughter, Gloria J. (Allen) Shillito of Tempe, AZ; and son, John Paul Gradall of Chandler, AZ; seven grandchildren, Funeral will be Friday, December 2, 1994 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Visitation is on Thursday, December 1, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY,5401 S. Park Ave. Any contributions to Lupus Foundation.
KRECK, Dersa M., 103, of Tucson, died Monday, November 28, 1994. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Kreck in 1961. Survived by her daughter, Lois Walker; grandchildren, Paul (September) Walker, Christine Myers, Lisa (Jack) Madore, Amy Green; great-grandchildren, Christina Myers, Mason Walker, Misty Walker, Max Madore. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel one-half hour prior to the service.
LEON, Gilbert S., (Givie), 64, beloved father and TATA died Monday, November 28, 1994. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was a true cowboy and our Hero. He’ll be remembered by family and loved ones that without history there is no future, and leaves us with his legacy that real love begins where nothing is expected in return. Survived by children, Jean (Manny Gomez) Leon, Gilbert (Alice) Leon, Carol (Daniel) Rodriquez, Ronald (Jennifer) Leon, Leticia Leon, Teresa (Roy) Ortiz; grandchildren, Sophie, Armando, Freddy (Brooksanne) Gomez, Veronica, Eric, Rosalinda, Angelica, Antonio, Gina, Leanna, Javier, Gilbert Anthony, and Rudy; also survived by loving sisters, Clementina Salazar, Lilly Leon; brother, Rudolofo (Panchita) Leon; and many nieces and nephews; significant others are Maria and Tony. Preceded in death by parents, Trinidad and Jesus Leon; brothers, Trinidad Leon Jr., Francisco Leon, and sister, Angelita Trejo. He earned the Purple Heart as a Korean War Veteran serving with the “E’ Co. 13th. Inf. BN. USMCR. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 742-7901, 8090 N. Northern Avenue from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 1994 with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Avenue. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery with full military honors by the Marine Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Casa de Los Ninos in memory of Gilbert S. Leon. Thank you all for your support.
LYNN, Doyle, born September 23, 1926 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, deceased November 26, 1994. Survived by wife, Jean; daughter, Cindy (Clay); sons, William (Patricia), Brad (Cheryl) and Kenny; grandchildren, Shi/Ann (William), Chris (Brad) Kenny, Cody and Christopher (Kenny); and sister, Viola. A Memorial will be held at the Moose Lodge located at 2755 W. Ruthrauff Rd., at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 1994. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Heart Association. Doyle was a cowboy who lived by the code of the west. He worked on many ranches in Oklahoma. His family and friends can fondly recall the stories he told of that way of life. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was retired from Pacific Motor Trucking where he worked for over 30 years. He is at peace now.
MENDOZA, Rosa Marquez, 79, of Tucson, passed away November 28, 1994. Survived by daughters, Yolanda (Ernie) Robles, Dora (Francisco) Moreno, Orlinda (Sergio) and Violet Mendoza; sons, Antonio (Oralia) Silvas, Frank (Lydia) Valenzuela and Arnoldo Mendoza; brothers, Roberto and Enrique Marquez. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 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 Thursday, December 1, 1994 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers: Celestino Robles, Paul Nunez, Frank Valenzuela Jr., Anthony Moreno, Jesus Silvas, Ramon Silvas, Raul Silvas and Roberto C. Mendoza. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ORTIZ, Manuela L., 89, of Tucson, passed away November 29, 1994. Survived by daughter, Reina (Joe) Castillo; sons, Joe (Yolanda) Lucero and Juan L. (Vicky) Ortiz. Also survived by five grandchildren, Rebecca Warnick, Richard Castillo, Viola Kuster, Cindy and Peggy Lucero; seven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Capel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday 11:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
