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WHITE, Robert M., 67, of Tucson, died January 26, 1995. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Roma of Tucson; son, Robert M. (Karen) White, Jr. of Ft. Worth, TX; nephew, Alan White of Lubbock, TX. He was a retired Lt. Col. after serving 20 years and was a Chaplain for USAF. Mr. White brought the “700 Club’ to Tucson in 1974. Graveside Services will be at All Faiths Memorial Park Saturday, January 28, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Joe Bettinger officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ALEXANDER, James (Jim) V., 67 years old, died Thursday, January 26, 1995 in Tucson. He is survived by wife, Ella Mae; daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Arlene) Carr, Mrs. Christopher (Martha) Wysocki, Mrs. Brian (Diane) Kelly, Linda and Agnes Alexander; 14 grandchildren; sister, Mrs. George (Anita) Murray; brother and sister in law, Robert and Dorothy Butkiewicz; two nephews; and five nieces. Mass for Mr. Alexander will be said at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 1995 at St. Cyril’s Church, 4725 E. Pima. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where scripture services will be said at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, give to your favorite charity or spend time with your family. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
COSTELLO, Robustina Rosario, 92, passed away January 25, 1995. Wife of Sexto Costello of Tucson; mother of Mary R. Costello of MI and Julie Lyon of Tucson; sister of Kaymondo Rosario; six grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Costello was preceded in death by her son, Joe Costello. Graveside Service 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 30, 1995 at Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd., with Pastor Louis Johnson officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GARDONI, George R., 68, of Bisbee, AZ passed away January 24, 1995. Survived by wife, Irene T. Gardoni; daughters, Rose Marie Gomez of Mission Hills, CA; sons, George R. Gardoni Jr. of Bakersfield, CA., and Antonia Gardoni of Palmdale, CA; sisters, Alma (Ed) Lopez and Tillie (Robert) Lee; brothers, Tony (Adeline) Gardoni, Phillip Gardoni and Roy (Pat) Gardoni; six grandchildren. Mr. Gardoni resided in Mission Hills, CA for 45 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 1995 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, January 30, 1995, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Internment Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GEARHART, Charles David, died September 12, 1994 in Rochester, NY., after a long illness. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Robert and Dorothea Gearhart of Tucson, AZ; a sister, Jane (Bob) Kranenberg of Jackson, WY; a brother, John (Marie) Gearhart of Riverton, WY; close personal friends, Tom Siekierski and Bonny Mayer of Rochester, NY; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. Memorial Services were held at St. Marks Presbyterian Church in Tucson, AZ., on January 19, 1995. A Memorial Service had been held in Rochester, NY., on September 19, 1994. Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712, or to St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. Third St., Tucson, AZ, or a charity of your choice.
MOLINA, Rafaela, 69, of Tucson, passed away January 26, 1995. Survived by brother, Robert (Dora) Alvarez; sisters, Mary Lou Flores, Mary C. (Larry) McDaniel; step-son, Alfonso (Placida) Molina Jr.; grandchildren, Conchita and Belen Molina; numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29 at Christo Rey Church on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be said Monday at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Monte Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements HEATHER MORTUARY.
O’BRIEN, Stephanie, 35, died January 24, 1995. Daughter of Hugh and Phyllis O’Brien; sister of Valerie O’Brien Ohlstrom of Redmond, WA. Rosary will be recited 5:30 p.m. Sunday, January 29 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 30 at Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 1995 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
RAYMOND, Karen Y., 53, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away January 25, 1995 in Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, Nevada. Survived by husband, Ed Raymond of Henderson, NV 89014; sons, Mark McDaniel of Portland, OR, Scott McDaniel of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Jean Taylor of Priest River, ID and Bonnie Richmond of Kingman, AZ; nine grandchildren; sister, Kay I. Moffett of Bullhead City, AZ; and stepmother, Rowena Irick of Roswell, NM. Preceded in death by mother and father, M. Eileen Wagnon and H. Stanley Trick. Karen was born November 17, 1941 in Glendale, CA, resided in Tucson most of her life until moving to Henderson 10 years ago. Memorial Service February 4, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Church Henderson, 601 Major St., Henderson, NV with Pastor Carl Swenberg officiating. Memorial donations requested to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 So. Swenson, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
BAKER, Chester A., Lt. Col. U.S. Army, Ret., 79, of Tucson, died January 26, 1995. He was born April 7, 1915 in Kansas City, KS to Earl V. Baker and Bettie L. Hahn Baker. On June 7, 1939 he married Marguerite Hill. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri, Columbia. He served in WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. His awards and decorations included the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. After retirement in 1970 he worked until 1980 as an administrator for the Anne Arundel County Health Dept., Annapolis, Maryland. He moved to Tucson in 1982. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Geneva Baker Self. He is survived by his wife of 55 years; two daughters, Jean Baker Harper of Columbia, MO and Kathleen Ann Baker of Pocatello, ID; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base Chapel 1 on January 31, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona on February 3, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Dept., Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson.
BARCELO, Ricardo M., 65, of Tucson, passed away January 27, 1995. Survived by wife, Maria Luisa; sons, Ricardo (Dolores), Edgardo, Octavio (Clarisa), Raul (Lupita); grandchildren, Ricardo, Ariana, Carina, Ian Edgardo, Andrea, Lucinda, Alexis Octavio, all of Tucson; also survived by brothers and sisters, Alejandro Cooper, Enrique Robles Medina, Gloria Barcelo, Jesus Barcelo, Sylvia Munoz, all of Nogales; also many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 30, 1995 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DAVIDSOHN, Margaret E., 83, of Green Valley, passed away January 28, 1995. She is survived by family and many friends. No services are planned. Memorials may be made in Margaret’s name to American Diabetes Association or American Lung Association. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
ESPINO, Edith C., 85 years old, died Friday, January 27, 1995. Survivors include daughter, Edith Genevieve Rogers of TX; son, John Fred Clark (Mary); daughters, Joyce Apalategui, Loyce McCormick (Ralph), all of Tucson, daughter, Fern Espino (Tom Short) of Michigan; sister, Pearl Dumm; brother, Walter A. Clark (Annie), both of Tucson; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Espino is known for the Shrine to St. Jude in her yard. Family designates Santa Cruz Catholic Church for donations. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31, 1995 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass to be on Wednesday, February 1, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church with burial at South Lawn Cemetery.
FITZGERRELL, John R., 32, of Tucson, died January 27, 1995 in a private plane accident. Mr. Fitzgerrell was a pilot for American Airlines and had flown the OA-10 from Davis Monthan AFB, and flown in Desert Storm. He received his bachelor’s degree from U of A and his masters degree from N.A.U. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean Fitzgerrell; and survived by his wife, Lauren; father, Renyer L. Fitzgerrell of Inverness, FL; sisters, Jan (Randy) Groth of Sierra Vista, AZ, Jill Groth of Honolulu, HI; nieces and nephews, Jonathan and Callie Groth, Paul and Nichole Groth. Memorial Services Tuesday 2:00 p.m. January 31, 1995 at the Avra Valley Airport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Fitzgerrell Memorial Fund, for the Search and Rescue for lost pilots, c/o First Interstate Bank, Broadway and Swan, 4669 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
GONYEA, Patricia Jean, 58, of Sierra Vista, died January 27, 1995. Survivors include husband, Jeffry of Sierra Vista; son, Roy Scott (Patty) Gonyea of Tucson; daughters, Karen and Kimberly Gonyea of Tucson; six grandchildren; sister, Betty Gettel of Tucson; and brother, William Maugans of Casa Grande. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), at 11:00 a.m. January 31, 1995 with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
HEOB, Richard S., 64, died January 28, 1995. Survived by wife, Laurie; son, Bill; daughters, Kristin, Stacy and Maryalice. Memorial Service Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Foundation for Blind Children, 1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ. 85020. He will be missed by all.
HERNANDEZ, Alice Scott, 42, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away January 27, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Tony, Joe and Robert; daughters, Tanya and Monique; mother Mary J. Scott; sister, Frances Kendall; brother, Donald Scott. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert M. Scott and her brothers, Gilbert T. and Robert J. Scott. Alice was an employee of Hughes Aircraft for 21 years, and was active in professional and community service throughout her career. She was loved and cherished by many because of her kindness and her generous spirit. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Scripture Services at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 blocks North of Grant). Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Casa de Los Ninos. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
KARON, Bruce A., 48, a lecturer at Pima Community College and during the 1980s a developer of local industrial properties, died early Saturday at University Medical Center of illnesses related to AIDS. Til late last year he had privately but successfully battled the disease for more than eight years while energetically continuing multiple business ventures, teaching, traveling and entertaining. He elected to tell only his immediate family of the diagnosis, saying he wanted to live life for himself and for others as fully as possible but didn’t want to solicit anyone’s pity or sympathy. Born July 15, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, Karon was the third child of Ira and Raleigh Karon. The family moved to Arizona in 1954 and for two years he attended Peter Howell Elementary School before a move to Phoenix. He graduated from Central High School in Phoenix. Karon earned a bachelor’s degree in business and Spanish at the University of Iowa in 1968 followed by a master’s degree in education from the University of Arizona. He taught at the American School of Managua, Nicaragua during the early 1970s. In 1980 he returned to Tucson as a founder of Karon Brothers International, a family investment business. He was involved in international trade, real estate development and finance, and was always fascinated by travel. At Pima he taught classes on travel and tourism. At a stop at Creel in the Chihuahuan Sierra Madre he once was so involved with trying to buy some hand-woven lassos for his brother Paul that his train left without him. Undaunted and bilingual, he flagged down a truck driver, quickly explained the situation, and then at high speed was able to overtake and reboard the train. In recent years he moved downtown to the El Presidio National Historic District and with characteristic attention to detail directed the renovation of the 1870s McCleary House, one of the city’s oldest surviving adobe homes. Karon is survived by his longtime companion, Monty Jones; by sister, Gail Palchikoff of Verdi, CA; by brother, Richard of Friday Harbor, WA and Paul of Tucson; and by seven nieces and nephews. Rabbi Albert T. Bilgray is to lead funeral services 1:00 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery with burial to follow. Memorials may be sent to the Tucson Aids Project.
