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SINGER, Aida E., 98, of Tucson, died Tuesday, December 6, 1994. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and grandson, Barry Shandling. Survived by her children, Larry Singer, Paula Gottlieb, Muriel Shandling; four grandchildren, Caroline, Scott, Garry, Mark; and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Singer was a longtime volunteer for numerous organizations especially the V.A. Hospital. She was a member of the True Kindred and the Order of the Eastern Star. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 1994 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The University of Arizona.
SWARTZ, Scott T., 21 of Virgin Islands, formerly of Tucson, died Saturday December 3, 1994. Memorial services will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Friday 7:00 p.m., with Reverend Fred Wood officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
TRUJILLO, Mary M. “Werita’, 66, passed on to our Lord on December 4, 1994. Preceded in death by first husband, Frank Yanez; parents, Luz G. and Miguel A. Moreno; and sister, Edilia M. Flores. Survived by husband, Oscar C. Trujillo; and son, Frank (Mary Lou) Yanez; grandchildren, Paul (Maryanne) and Nissa Yanez; three great-grandchildren; also numerous stepsons and step-daughter, Margaret (David) Merendo; and step-grandchildren; also special beloved grandson’s, Adrian T. Amparano and Reyes Y. Verdugo; brothers, Manuel G. Moreno of Phoenix, AZ, Mike G. (Mary) Moreno of Sahuarita, AZ and Tony G. (Velia) Moreno of Tucson; and beloved sisters, Lucy M. (Alfred) Vitale and Terry Moreno of Tucson; numerous nephews, nieces, brothers and sisters-in-law and their children. Visitation Wednesday, December 7 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Mass Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Monica Church. Burial at South Lawn Cemetery.
VISCOMI, Joseph, 84, of Tucson, died December 4, 1994. Survived by wife, Antoinette; two daughters, Francine Katsianis, Lucille (Eric H.) Erickson; three grandchildren, Estelle, William, Stephen; two sisters, Adelena Viscomi, Rose Malillo. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave @ Magee, Tuesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Friday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to Ft. Flannigan’s Boys Home, 14100 Crawford, Boys Town, NE 68010.
DICKMAN, Gertrude Ida Mae, 82, of Tucson, died December 24, 1994. Survived by daughters, Dixie L. (Jim) Kelly of Tucson; Jean Sadler, June Simkiss, both of Brooklyn, MI; Joyce Weitecha of Westland, MI; grandson, Jim (Erika) Kelly; great-grandchildren, Jason, Shannon, Katelyn, Patrick, all of Rochester, MN; grandson, Gary (Donna) Kelly; great-grandchildren, Devin and Shea, all of Tucson; sister, Elizabeth McVay of Des Moines, IA; two nephews; three nieces; 10 great-nephews; and five great-nieces. Memorial Services Thursday 2:00 p.m. First Ave. Baptist Church, 3100 N. First Ave., with Dr. John W. Watson, Pastor officiating. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. We love you and you will be missed by many.
ELLIS, Ernest E. “Gene’, 68, passed away December 24, 1994. Survived by his wife, Freda; two sons, Larry (Sally) and Steve (Mariann); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Born in Monticello, IL. Mr. Ellis was a WWII veteran and retired from the US Postal Service in 1983. Funeral Services private. Any remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.
GARCIA, Serafina A., 89, of Tucson, passed away December 25, 1994. Survived by daughters, Evelyn (Joseph O.) Ochoa of Troy, MI, Terry A. West of Tucson, AZ, Margaret (Grayson B.) Allbright of North Pole, Alaska, Sarah A. (David A.) Tucker of Newcastle, CA and Grace G. Quiroz of Tucson, AZ; son, Luis A. (Cecila) of Colorado Springs, CO; also survived by 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 1994 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GASKILL, Donovan William, 85, of Tucson, died December 26, 1994. Born May 2, 1909 in Verona, Ohio, to Charles Wilbur Gaskill and Bessie May Meyers. Survived by his wife, Esther Furnas Gaskill of Tucson; son, Brian (Peggy) Gaskill of Henderson, NV; daughter, Sharon (John) Whitthorne of Tucson; brother, Dillen (Lova) Gaskill of Dayton, OH; and four grandsons, Bradley and Gregory Gaskill of Henderson, NV, Perry (Elizabeth) Whitthorne of Tucson and Paul Whitthorne of NY, NY. He graduated from the Miami Jacobs Business College in Dayton, OH. He moved from Ohio to Arizona in January of 1946 and worked as a banker and a grocer until his retirement. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 13126, Tucson, 85732. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 1994 at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd St. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GISKA, Andrew P., 87, long time resident of Tucson, died Monday, December 26, 1994. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, all our of state; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Catherine Romanchik of Tucson. Funeral Mass will be Thursday 9:30 a.m. December 29, 1994 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 4752 E. Pima St. Burial will be at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HELSPER, William H., 85, died December 22, 1994. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
HENRY, Josephine Belden, of Phoenix, AZ, died December 22, 1994. Born August 12, 1905 in Stanford, Kentucky. Survived by daughter, Judie Glasner of Laguna Niguel, CA; and sons, David Henry and Richard Henry of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service December 30 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. 602-974-3671.
HERRICK, Palmer L., 84, of Tucson, passed away December 17, 1994. Survived by his wife, Jean; sons, John (Mary) of CA, Thomas (Christina) of CA; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Daniel, Kathryn and Phillip of CA; cousin, Laura Herrick Irish of MA; 14 nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Herrick was a member of Casa Adobes Congregational Church, Sabbar Temple Greeters, Masonic Lodge #4, B.O.E. #385. Mr. Herrick was with Shell Oil Co. until his retirement in 1970. Memorial Services will be held Friday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 North Oracle Rd. Mrs. Herrick and her children suggest, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casas Adobes Congregational Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N Northern Ave. @ Magee Rd.
BIRD, Harlan R., 93, of Tucson, died November 30, 1994. Survived by wife, Georgeline C. Bird; children, Louise Hammond of Tucson, Robert (Dorothy) Bird of Zephyrhills, FL, Jon A. (Jan) Bird of Birmingham, MI, Eva (Neil) Hull of Birmingham, MI, Richard (Betsy) Bird of Haslett, MI, Roger (Ann) Bird of White Pigeon, MI, Adrian Laprise of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday 9:00 a.m. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Family requests donations be made to the Culver Education Foundation. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
CONTRERAS SR., Fortino Y., 73, of Tucson, passed away November 30, 1994. Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Dolores “Lolita’; sons, Fortino Jr. and Raul Contreras; daughters, Gloria Vera and Ernestina (Joe) Lauterio; five grandchildren; and one great grandson. Mr. Contreras was a life member of the Latin-American Social Club and the Father’s Club. Retired after 38 years at Southern Pacific railway and a veteran of WWII. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 4, 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 Monday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers: Fortino Contreras Jr., Joe Lauterio, Santiago Contreras, Eddie Galindo, Eddie Huerta and James Milaine. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DIRENFELD, Rose, a resident of Tucson for 46 years, passed away on December 2, 1994 at the age of 91. She was born on June 9, 1903 in Cleveland, OH. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harry; daughter, Sally (Lee) Kreida; son, Ted (Judy) Direnfeld; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was an active member for over 50 years in B’nai B’rith Women, Hadassah, ORT and Sisterhood of Congregation Anshei Israel and Handmaker Auxiliary. Services Sunday, 12:00 noon EVERGREEN MORTUARY N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section, Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Preschool Future Needs Fund at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711.
DRESSLER, Michael Douglas, 38, died November 16, 1994. Brother of Mary Gieger, Connie Mikush and Cheryl Butenhoff, all of WI; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 5, 1994 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Father Mike Martinez officiating and full military honors given by Marine Corps Reserve.
FOSTER, Henry, CWO-4, U. S. Army, Ret., died December 1, 1994 at age 88. Born in Texas, Mr. Foster lived in Arizona for the past 68 years and in Tucson since his retirement from the Army in 1958. He is survived by his wife, Anita; four sons, Nathan P. Foster of Phoenix, Henry Jr. (Bertha), Christopher R. and Richard A. Foster of Tucson. Other survivors include three sisters, four brothers and three sisters-in-law, all living out of State. There are several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Foster will be held in the ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, (7 E. University Blvd.), at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 6th. Interment will follow in the Post Cemetery at Ft. Huachuca, AZ at 1:00 p.m. with Military Honors. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 5th. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.
HERNANDEZ, Jesus, O., 48, of Tucson, died December 1, 1994. Survived by wife, Ann; children, Michael, Maripe, and Lee Ann; grandson, Anthony; parents, Enrique and Elena; brothers, Richard and Henry; sisters, Ramona and Irma; as well as many other loving family and friends. Mr. Hernandez had resided in Tucson for 23 years and worked for the city of Tucson. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave @ Magee, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 1994. Funeral Mass will be held at St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 8650 N. Shannon Road on Saturday, December 3, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HILDEBRAND, Don, of Tucson, AZ died Wednesday, November 30, 1994. Survived by his wife, Kathy Hildebrand; children, Jeffrey Hildebrand, Denise Hildebrand Guerrero; step-daughter, Cynthia Glaspie; son-in-law, Manny Guerrero; father, Cecil Hildebrand; sisters, Charline Keller, Ann (Guy) Fury, Judy Henkelman; brother, Tony (Cheryl) Hildebrand; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Hildebrand was Owner and President of Southwest Helicopters Inc./Medivac 1 Ambulance Services and a F.A.A. Pilot Examiner. He was a former and the first President of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot’s Association. During the Vietnam War he was a Chief Warrant Officer in the 281st Attack Helicopter Company with the U. S. Army, Special Forces. He was a former and the first Chief Pilot of the Tucson Police Department. He was an active member of the Airborne Law Enforcement Association and a member of numerous Helicopter Professional Associations and Organizations. He was a member of B.P.O.E. #2532. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 5, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Memorial Donations may be made to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot’s Association.
