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CLOTHIER, Ernest A., 93, passed away April 18, 1995. Husband of, Clara Clothier; father of, Ed (Sonja) Clothier of Tucson; brother of, Cal Clothier and Delbert Clothier, both of CA; six grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Tucson East Stake Center, 6901 E. Kenyon Dr., with Bishop Jerry Cluff presiding. Burial to follow at TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and one hour prior to service in the Relief Society room at church. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DAVENPORT, Katherine M., passed away Thursday, April 20, 1995. Survived by her beloved family: husband, Charles Davenport; daughter, Carolyn (Richard) Van Sickle, Chrystal Greathouse; and son, Chuck (Kim) Davenport; and grandchildren, Justin, Cameron, Chase, Chandler, Bradley, Chantay and Chance; sister, Donna Canfield; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside Service Saturday, April 22 at 12:00 noon at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
HERMOSA, Nicolas E. A., 92, of Tucson, died April 21, 1995. Survived by daughters, Mercedes J. (Gilbert) Ortiz, Olga (Larry) Ritchie; sons, M. Edward (Amanda) Hermosa, M. Albert (Nolberta) Hermosa, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Gilbert R. Ortiz, Andrew N. Ortiz, Lynette M. Box, Katherine L. Ritchie, Yvette C. Hermosa, Mario A. Hermosa, Francine E. Hermosa, Carlos A. Hermosa, Jose L. Hermosa, Gregory Hermosa, all of Tucson; four great grandchildren; sister, Isabela Ablang, of the Philippines; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by wife, Mercedes Moraila Hermosa on January 7, 1990. Mass of the Christian Burial, Saturday, 1:00 p.m., SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Campbell Ave. and Lee St. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HOKERK, Maynard N., 91, of Tucson, died April 20, 1995. Survived by children, Gary Lee Hokerk of Monahans, TX, Wayne Alan Hokerk of Phoenix, Linda Ann Reese of Tucson and Kevin Lynn Hokerk of Avondale, AZ; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren also survives. Mr. Hokerk belonged to Adobe Lodge, Sabbar Shrine Temple, and Roadrunner High Twelve Club. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 1:30 to 2:30, Sunday, April 23, 1995. Funeral Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 1995. Funeral Services will be at 2:30 p.m. following the visitation, with Rev. Judith Stone-Horst officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Plain, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Evangelical Lutheran Church of the King for the Memorial Fund of Charlotte and Maynard Hokerk. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
LINVILLE, Mary Francis, 85, of Tucson, died April 20, 1995. Survived by her husband of 66 years, George; daughters, Betty Melvin and Coral Furton; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 1995. Funeral Services will at 10:00 a.m. April 24, 1995 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, with Rev. Patrick S. Cunningham officiating. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MILLER, Shirley R., 75, passed away April 19, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Carl F. Miller Jr. Survived by daughter, Shirley Miller Boone of NM; and son, Carl F. Miller III of Tucson; grandmother of, Elizabeth Ann Cordts, Rebecca Marie Cordts, Michael John Cordts, and Chelsea Terese Boon, all of NM; sister of, George F. Gore Jr., Robert Gore, William Gore, Caryl Gore Morgan and Murial Gore Scalley. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to Lou Gehrig Disease National Foundation, 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016 or The Lupus Foundation of America Inc. Southern Arizona Chapter, 3113 E. 1st, or Casas de los Ninos, 347 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 1995 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MUMMA, Linda, 45, of Tucson, passed away April 20, 1995. Survived by her husband, Rick; sons, Jason and Ryan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marquardt of OR; grandmother, Irene Marquardt of OR; mother-in-law, Jeanett Mumma of OR; brother, Robert (Kathlene) Marquardt of OR; sister, Jo Ann (Rudy) Vanderzee of OR; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, April 23, 1995 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 102 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.
PADGETT, George D., 75, of Tucson, passed away April 20, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; 12 children, Sandy Padgett McLaughlin of Tucson, Karen (Frank) Padgett Vaughan of Machias, ME, Sharon (Bob) Padgett Buckman of San Leandro, CA, Connie (Bill) Padgett Akins of Hot Springs, AR, Myrl (Gay) Schrank of Marana, Judy Schrank of Williams, AZ, Mary Schrank O’Brien of Williams, AZ, Brenda (Dana) Schrank Loring of Tucson, AZ, Dave (Patty) Schrank of Tucson, Michael (Sue Anne) Schrank of Tucson, Janet Schrank of Williams, AZ, Tom (Judy) Padgett; 22 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters, Betty (Charles) Padgett Meyers of Champaign, IL, Harriet (Loren) Padgett Nance of Urbana, IL and Linda Padgett Smith of Champaign, IL. Friends may call Sunday, April 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church with interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church for Elderly Assistance (Aid to the Elderly). Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
PETERSON, Bernice E., a resident of Tucson since 1947, passed away April 20, 1995 at the age of 83. Born September 28, 1911 in Youngville, Pennsylvania. A member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Conrad; son, Ronald Conrad of Denver, CO; daughter, Beverly Peterson of Grants Pass, OR; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren. A Cryptside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., Pastor Paul Baer, of Our Saviors Lutheran Church officiating. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
SCAVONE, Josephine M., school teacher, born August 1, 1909, died April 2, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Ben Scavone and brothers, Milo and Joseph Scavone. Survived by sister, Helen Splaver of Tucson, Rosina Berezne of Cleveland, OH, brother, Anthony Artino of Cleveland OH; son, Cirino Scavone of Fremont, NE; grandchildren, Gianina M. Scavone of Tucson, Ricardo A. of Phoenix, Cecilia Ann T. of Phoenix and Carlos A. of Phoenix. Memorial service to be held Sunday, April 23, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at Tucson Meadows MHP, 2121 S. Pantano Road in the clubhouse.
WITTE, Herbert W., 82, of Tucson, died April 18, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharlotte. Survived by his children, Lucy T. Belser of Atlanta, GA and Herbert W. Witte Jr., of MD; two grandchildren; special friend, Marie West of Tucson. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) Services and Interment will be held in Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, 85719. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
BUFFINGTON, Herschel F., 71, of Benson, AZ, passed away April 19, 1995. He is survived by wife, Ernestine of Benson; daughters, Linda and her husband Gary Guy of San Antonio, TX, Amy and her husband Christopher Graham of San Diego, CA; seven grandchildren, Michael and Evan Guy of TX; triplets, Christa, Lindsay and Carrie Graham, Lauren and James Graham of San Diego, CA; half-sister, Kathryn Benning of San Manuel, AZ. He was preceded in death by son, James A Bickler, Jr. He was a member of American Legion Post 7 and First Christian Church in Salem, IN. He was Co-owner of Statewide Escrow in Tucson and a broker and real estate agent in Tucson for many years. Visitation will be 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 1995. Visitation also one hour prior to Funeral at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Interment South Lawn Cemetery.
CAMACHO, Antonio S. Camacho, 80, of Tucson, passed away April 16, 1995. Preceded in death by son, Tony Y. Camacho Jr. Survived by wife, Ramona Camacho; daughters, Nena (Bobby) Miranda and Ana Olivia (Carmelo) Cordero; sons, Rene and Jose D. (Andrea) Camacho: brothers, Alfredo (Virginia) Camacho. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Camacho, boxing under the name of Tommy “K.O.’ Brown, was feather weight Champion of Arizona in 1937. He started boxing at the age of 15. By the age of 21 he had 145 knockouts, 4 loses and 1 draw. During his boxing career he boxed Henry Armstrong, World Champion, a 2 round exhibition bout. Mr. Camacho was also a meat cutter known as “El Ray del Chorizo.’ Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21, 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 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HERNANDEZ, Frances Armijo, 56 years old, died Tuesday, April 18, 1995. She was a resident of Tucson for 20 years. Survivors are daughter, Deborah; sons, Eddie, Rudy, Fabian, all of Tucson; sisters, Andrea Leyba, Barbara Padilla, both of NM; sister, Margaret Medina of CA; sister, Rosemary Bachicha of Phoenix; brother, Epifanio Armijo of NM; brothers, Eddie, Jimmy Armijo, both of CA; two grandchildren, Raven Green and Frances Hernandez. Memorial Mass will be held 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 1995 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Burial of cremains to be in New Mexico
MCDONALD, Mildred A., 85, passed away April 11, 1995. “Millie’ is survived by her son, Howard Franks of Tucson; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Blanche Novak of Berwyn, IL and her family. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 1949 E. Helen St., with Pastor Charles Riggs officiating. Family requests remembrances be made to the Mildred McDonald Memorial at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
MORTON, Francis X., 90, of Tucson. Born October 31, 1904 in San Francisco, CA and died April 18, 1995 in Columbia, MD. He married Edith Mordasini September 7, 1926, who predeceased him on January 17, 1989 after 62 years of marriage. He began his career in transportation with United Parcel Service in San Francisco in 1925 as a truck driver and rose to operating manger in New York and Chicago. He was Vice President of operations at Montgomery Ward in Chicago during WWII. He also was president of Associated Consultants in Baltimore, a division of Leaseway International, until his retirement from active work at age 78. Supporter of youth programs in Tucson, including his underwriting the new Steve Daru Boys and Girls Clubhouse in Tucson and the Frank X. Morton gymnasium. Passionate believer in the American dream, that a boy or girl from the poorest circumstances can enjoy a wonderful life through education and hard work, family responsibility and community service. Survived by daughters, Attorneys Carolyn Morton of Bradford, MA and Catherene J. Morton of Tucson; grandchildren, Lisa, Michael, Nina Ryers; Albert, Kathleen, Carrie, Christina Whitaker. Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 24 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary. Burial will be in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the following charities: Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, Tucson Youth At Risk, Youthworks, Inc., YWCA of Tucson, or the Haverhill Public Library.
SPENCE, Marcella Garrett, of Tucson, passed away on April 19, 1995. She was born on November 19, 1905 at Knickerbocker, TX. Her family moved to Tubac in 1912, the year Arizona became a state. Her father was a cattleman who built the first two story house between Tucson and Nogales at Tubac. She attended elementary school in Tubac, high school in Tucson and Tempe Teachers College (now Arizona State University). She was married to A.T. Spence, a prominent cattleman and they had ranches in Mexico, Arizona and several other states until he died in 1971. Mrs. Spence is survived by two sons, Terrell of Gardnerville, NV, and Stanford of Austin, TX; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; her sister, Jessie Pafford of Tucson and Apache Junction; and her brothers, James Garrett of Tubac, Stanford Garrett of Tucson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Toastmasters and belonged to the First Baptist Church. She will be interred next to her husband at Evergreen Cemetery. Services Monday 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Pastor Arthur Johnson of First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
