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BABCOCK, Artaruth Baergen, 66, of Bisbee, AZ died April 29, 1995. Survived by husband, Gifford Babcock; daughter, Margaret O’Neill of TX; son, Randall Babcock of MD. She was a member of Trinity UMC in Bisbee. She enjoyed volunteer work at the Greenway School Library. Memorial Services will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, Bisbee at 2:00 p.m. May 3, with David Stickley officiating. Burial will follow in Lubbock, TX. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity UMC/Artie Babcock Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BALLOG, John Richard, 80, died April 29, 1995. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BASSON, Edith C., on April 28, 1995 after a valiant struggle with emphysema. Devoted wife to the late Milton B. Basson, stepmother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-aunt. A loyal friend to many. Memorial at a later date.
BESSEE, Marian L. Memorial Services for Marian Lucille Weber Bessee will be held Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. at South Lawn Memorial Park located at 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Marian was born in Elmira, New York September 6, 1923. She died April 29, 1995 at 1:00 a.m. at TMC of cancer. Marian resided in Tucson since 1933 and is the daughter of Herbert F. and Eva May Wood (both deceased). Survived by sister, Geri Roberson of Tucson; brothers, Raymond Wood of OR and Ralph Wood of ID and deceased brother, Francis M. Wood. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Bessee; and her children, Elizabeth J. Gatlin of Grand Prairie, TX, Jack L. Gatlin of Glendale, AZ and Kenneth B. Weber of Tucson; also her grandchildren, Ronald W. Hill, Laurie and Scott Gatlin and Nathan and Stephanie Weber. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to the TMC Foundation, c/o of Cancer Fund, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 85712.
BRADBURY, Mary L. Our fun loving Mary L. Bradbury, 72, born August 12, 1922, went to our Lord April 30, 1995. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert A. Bradbury; brother, Frank G. Gallardo; sisters, Vivian G. Sharp, Isabel G. Gallardo; numerous loving nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1995 with the Rosary at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 1995 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to The Spina Bifida Association.
DEGRAZIA, GRACE, 79, of Killeen, TX, died April 29, 1995. Survived by son, Robert DeGrazia of Killeen, TX; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Creg DeGrazia in 1985, and one granddaughter. Mrs. DeGrazia had lived in Arizona for 50 years before moving to Texas 10 years ago. Graveside Services and burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Lasater officiating. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.
FRAGALE, Vincent M., 20, of Tucson, passed away suddenly April 29, 1995. Survived by mother, Fara; sisters, Camille (Albert) Baker and Laura (David) Alvarez, all of Tucson; nieces, Angela, Gina and Stephanie Baker; nephews, Michael and Daniel Alvarez; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Rosary Tuesday 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Mass Wednesday 9:00 a.m. SS Peter and Paul with burial to follow Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call EVERGREEN MORTUARY Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., those desiring may make contributions to Cactus Little League, c/o 902 N. Longfellow Ave., Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
JONES, Emmett Lee, 71, of Tucson, passed away April 26, 1995. Born January 25, 1924 in Atlanta, GA. Husband of Rosanna; father of Leeann Jones of Glendale, AZ, Rosalee (Randy) Lindner of Phoenix, AZ, and Emmett Jay (Noelle) Jones of Placentia, CA; grandfather of Ann and Jonathan; brother of Norma Gaddy of Tucson and Norman MacKenzie of Santa Monica, CA. Lee lived in Tucson since 1926. He attended Tucson H.S. and received his Master Plumber’s license before the age of 18. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII Pacific Campaigns and a 50 year continuous member of the American Legion Post 7 here in Tucson. After being in the plumbing and electrical business for many years, he was a computer operator for Kitt Peak National Observatory. He also was a long time member of the First Evangelical Free Church and sang in the choir. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, April 30, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Free Church, 4700 N. Swan Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lamb’s Gate Preschool Scholarship Fund, 4700 N. Swan Rd. 85718. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
KIERNAN, James, R., USAF Ret., 66, died Saturday, April 29, 1995. Survived by wife, Grania Kiernan; sons, Ray (Vicki) and John (Kristen) Kiernan; daughter, Ann (Charles) Mohler; grandchildren, Erin, Samuel and Charlene Mohler, Angela, James Weflen and Michael Kiernan; mother, Susan Kiernan; brother, Carl Kiernan; sister, Janann Wallace. James retired from the USAF after 26 years of active duty. He was employed at the Veterans Hospital for 12 years in the food service. He was a member of the Tucson Bowlers Association, an avid golfer, member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, the VFW and The American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m. and Scripture Services will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the V.A. Hospice, 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723.
MANRIQUEZ, Carmen B., 84, of Tucson, passed away Friday, April 28, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband, Dolores O. Manriquez. Loving mother of, Dolores M. (Dessie) Ochoa, Ernest B. (Berta) Manriquez, Arnold B. (Laura) Manriquez, and Sylvia (Arnold) Alegria, all of Tucson. Grandmother of Ernie Mariquez, Jr., Elizabeth Cordova, Ana Burruel, Denise Ochoa, Carmen Fernandez, Stephanie Manriquez, Carlos Burruel, Claudia Manriquez, Evaristo Manriquez, Rocio Manriquez, and Selena Manriquez. Great-grandmother of Andrea Manriquez, Jose Ernesto Manriquez III, Manuel Fernandez, Jose Luis Cordova, Jr., Senon Manriquez, Nicholas Manriquez, and Michelle Burruel; sister-in-laws, Rosario Oros and Rachael Leon. Beloved nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be held Monday, May 1, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
MORALES, Mercedes L., 94, of Tucson, passed away April 30, 1995. Survived by daughter, Ifrain (Johnny) Gutierrez; sons, Arturo L. (Felicitas) Morales and Luciano (Gertrudis) Morales; also survived by 26 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. 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 on Thursday 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
REEFER, Blair E., 83, of Tucson, died May 1, 1995. Preceded in death by parents, Otis and Maggie Belle Reefer; sisters, Clara Kelser, Olive Day, Mildred Bowser; and brother, Louis Reefer. Survived by wife of 60 years, Irene B. Reefer, brother, John (Margaret) Reefer of Dayton, PA. Services Wednesday 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Dr. Andrew G. Ross officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until service time. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Donations may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church Building Fund or your favorite charity.
SCHABINGER, Andrew O., 69, of Tucson, died April 30, 1995. He was a retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines, a member of the German-American Club of Tucson, V.F.W. Post #10008, WWII Army and Navy Veteran and a member of First Avenue Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by wife, Erna Schabinger of Tucson; son, Andreas E. Schabinger of San Jose, CA; daughters, Elizabeth Ray of Payson, AZ, Pamela Byerly of Tucson; five grandchildren. Services Thursday 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
SCHWENKE, Emma M., 96, of Tucson, died Sunday, April 30, 1995. Survived by her daughter, Teddy Foreman; grandchildren, Linda (Mel Dickstein) Foreman, Mark (Christy) Foreman, Nancy (Doug) McClure, Karen (Rob) LeMaster; and four great-granddaughters. Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor Eldon Weisheit of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church officiating. Entombment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mortuary one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to Fountain of Life Lutheran Church or to Tucson Medical Center Hospice.
TERRY, Charles Thaddeus, 42, much-adored husband, father, son, brother and uncle, passed from us Saturday, April 29, 1995. Thad is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Ana; his daughter, Elena, his mother; Mrs. Marian Terry; his father, Anthony D. Terry; his brothers, Anthony D. (Jeanette) Terry, Jr. and Thomas Langdon (Emmeline) Hill Terry; his sister, Anne Terry (Michael) Morales; and the luckiest group of nieces and nephews the world has ever known, Brian, Amy, Drew, Matthew, Addie, Tiffer, Benjamin, Trey, Luz, Tess and Alden. Thad was born and raised in Tucson. He attended Fort Lowell and Whitmore Elementary schools, Townsend Junior High and Catalina High School. He received his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree with honors from the University of Arizona. Many knew Thad as a wonderful, funny and gifted teacher. As a swim coach and instructor, Thad joyfully led such local teams as the Lighthouse YMCA, the Eastside YMCA, and Green Hills. As a teacher of multiply handicapped children, Thad worked for Tucson Unified School District at Urquides, Howenstine and Myers-Ganoung schools. In the radio scanning community, Thad was recognized as a brilliant and tenacious researcher with a special fondness for The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels. His loving spirit was infectious and it was tough to even take Thad out for a burger without him being recognized and hugged by past students and colleagues. Thad’s greatest achievement, however, was his marriage to Ana Rita Elias, the birth of their daughter Elena Lucia, and the anticipated September birth of their beautiful new daughter. In their far-too-short time together, Thad, Ana and Elena taught us all the meaning of true love, true devotion and true happiness. Thad will also be very much missed by the Elias family: Albert and Viola Elias, Albert and Sarah Elias, Richard and Emily Elias, and Aida Elias. All who knew Thad are invited to help celebrate his extraordinary life. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 3, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. A rosary will be recited at 8:00 p.m. that same evening at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. Thad’s funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. also at St. Augustine’s with interment following at Holy Hope Cemetery. While Thad really did like flowers, the family asks that donations instead be made to one of his favorite causes, the Special Olympics.
URDEA, Virginia E., 35, of Tucson, died April 28, 1995. Survived by father, O. W. Urdea; sister, Melanie (Scott) Williams; brother, Walter O. Urdea. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorials may be sent to Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4019 N. 44th St. Suite #201, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
