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YI, Leon, Jr., 44, of Tucson, died April 17, 1995. Survivors include: parents, Leon and Carmen Yi, Sr.; sister, Carmen Hollowell, all of Miami, FL; brother, Ramon Yi, Derry, NH; preceded in death by brother, Rafael Yi in 1990. Leon was born in Havana, Cuba, May 22, 1950 and has resided in Tucson since 1977. He attended the University of Chicago from 1968-1974 receiving a B.A., Florida State University, 1975-1976, receiving a M.A. and the U of A from 1977, where he was a candidate for a PhD. Leon was a teaching assistant and research assistant in the Physics Department at the U of A from 1980-1987. He was a research assistant at the Rural Health Office of the U of A Health Sciences Center. Other interests include: classical music. He was an accomplished musician and Astro Physicist. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 1995 with friends and family officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to PACT for Life or TAPS. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
YOUNG, George C., Jr., 72, died April 15, 1995. Husband of Harriet M. Young of Tucson; father of Curtis G. Young, Vicki (Jeff) Rice, Janet (Keith) Parrish, all of IL and Alan J. Young of NV; brother of Leroy and Floyd Young, both of Tucson; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson also survive. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
AKERS, John B., Jr., 76, a resident of Tucson for 23 years, died Saturday, April 15, 1995. Preceded in death by his son, John B. III; three sisters; and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Nora Sue of Tucson; sisters, Hazel (Homer) Cook of Perryville, MD, Anna Perry of Bluefield, WV; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Akers was a World War II veteran, a volunteer Income Tax Counselor for A.A.R.P., and a volunteer for Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Tucson. He was a Past Master of Marion McDaniel Lodge #56, FandAM, a member of Aaron Lodge #49, FandAM, Desert Star Chapter #54, O.E.S. and a Past Rainbow Dad for Fidelity Chapter #46, I.O.R.G., all in Tucson. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 17, 1995 at Pima Street Baptist Church, 5056 E. Pima St., with Pastor Randy Dick and Dr. Henry Wooten officiating. Interment will be private. Please send memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, to Ronald McDonald House, 2230 E. Speedway, Tucson, 85719 or to Pima Street Baptist Church.
BURRILL, Scott La Forrest, Retired mining executive age 72, died April 13, 1995. He was very active in mining and environmental activities in the area. Scott was the son of Ray and Muriel Burrill of Faukton, SD and was born on March 27, 1923. He was attending the SD School of Mines and Technology when he entered into the U.S. Navy for two years service during World War II. He was very proud of his service to his country. He then returned to receive a BA in Metallurgical Engineering in 1947. Scott married Betty Liebig on June 24, 1947 and were truly devoted to one another. Scott was then employed by Anaconda Copper Mining Co. and worked in Butte, MT for three years. They then moved to McGill, NV in 1950 for Scott to work for Kennecott Copper Co., NV Mines Division. They lived in NV for nine years where their two daughters were born. In 1959, they moved to ASARCO’s Silver Bell Unit and was transferred to the Mission in Sahuarita in 1961. This involved a move to Tucson where he lived the rest of his life. He was promoted to Director of Technology and Environment at ASARCO’s Tucson office for the SW Mining Department where he retired in 1986. During his last job Scott was appointed by AZ’s governor in 1985 to the Water Quality Control Council as the mine’s representative for the state. He was very active in the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering (AIME). During his career he held various offices in this professional association and was awarded the Legion of Honor for 50 years of service as a member in 1994. He was also a member of the American Legion. Scott will remain a part of each person he ever met while bringing a smile or laugh to us when thinking of his wonderful way of sharing a joke or story…and himself. He was truly one who personified integrity, fairness and honesty as a gentle man with a real love of people, life, and the world around him. Remember him with a smile…as it was his only wish. He is survived by his wife, Betty of nearly 48 years and his best friend; his daughters, Barbara Burrill (George D. Murphy), of Tucson and Leanne Goldey (Ron) of Oxford, OH; his brothers, Donald Burrill, of Casper, WY and Larry Burrill, of Plymouth, MN and grandchildren, Caylin and Dylan and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 1995 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway with Rev. Michael Brunk officiating. Interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery with full Military Honors by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Scott’s memory to the SD School of Mines and Technology Alumni Office, 501 E. St. Joseph’s St, Rapid City, SD 57701, (605) 394-2347.
CONTRERAS, Charles, H., 88, of Tucson, died April 9, 1995. Life long resident of Arizona. Survived by niece, Evelyn Missall of CA. Scripture Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3435 N. 1st Avenue. (888-1111).
DAVIS, Betty Jane, 77, of Tucson, died April 15, 1995. A long time member of Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary. Survived by sons, Robert L. and Lee A. Davis, both of Tucson; brother, Boyd Ross of La Jolla, CA; grandchildren, Tiffany R. Zimmer, Zachary E. Zimmer and Ralph L. Davis; nieces and nephews, Mark Ross, Laurie Ross, Steven Roberts, Anthony Roberts. Services Tuesday 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rabbi Jennifer Diamond officiating. Interment Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen Cemetery. Family requests donations be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
DAVIS, Eleanor Winsor, 90, of Tucson, died April 15, 1995. Survived by husband, Larry; three daughters, Mary Margaret Fairbanks of San Jose, CA, Joanne Weaver of Auburn, CA, Jeanne Souza of Los Banos, CA; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Davis had been a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at U of A, Arizona Historical Society, El Adobe Corral of the Westerners and Armory Park Neighborhood Assoc. Memorial services Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. April 19, 1995 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Donations may be made to the Arizona Historical Society. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
ESCANDON, Benjamin Santa Maria, Sr., 84, of Tucson, passed away April 14, 1995. Survived by wife, Luz; son, Ben (Kaye) Escandon of Marana; daughters, Dora A. Escandon and Erna Bell of Tucson; sisters, Hortensia Navarro and Alicia Guerrero; brothers, Tony Gutierrez and Arnaldo Gutierrez all of Superior, AZ, Oscar Santa Maria of CA; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Benjamin was past Treasurer of Woodmen of the World Society and retired from Magma Smelter after 35 years continuous with no days absent. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
FLORES, Francisco “Frank’ R., a 79 year resident of Tucson, died April 12, 1995, at the age of 84. Born March 29, 1911 in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. Predeceased by sister, Carmen F. Anthony and nephew, Leonard Anthony. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Hope; son, Frank (Frances) Flores; daughter, Melva (Alex) Leon; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Maria (Manuel) Ceustas; brother, Antonio R. Flores; many nephews and nieces from CA and Tucson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Margaret Catholic Church.
FRANCO, Maria B., 99, of Tucson, passed away April 13, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Albert S. Franco, son, Albert Franco Jr., and grandson, Michael Henderson. Survived by daughter, Rosemary Henderson; and son, Harold (Billie) Franco; grandchildren, Scott Henderson, Carol Linda Evans, Roda Mary Nordin, Ginger Snider, Hal Franco, and Barbara Drake; 10 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; two sisters, Romana B. Franco and Ruby B. Rau. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at St. Augustine Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, april 19, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HADDAD, Kelly, Retired Justice of the Peace and entrepreneur, died April 13, 1995 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Haddad was born in Superior, AZ in 1927. He was 67 years of age and lived in Kearney, AZ. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. Mr. Haddad was elected to eight terms as Justice of the Peace in the Ray, Sonora and Kearney precinct. He was instrumental in the late 1950's for ensuring that justice prevailed during the civil rights movement of the Mexican American. His involvement in community activities over the past 46 years included: the Pinal County Development Commission, Pinal County Fair Commission, Kearny Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, B.P.O.E., Lions, American Legion, VFW, Moose and Masons. Mr. Haddad participated in World War II as a sailor and as a soldier in the Korean Conflict. In 1957 he moved to Sonora, AZ and began his meritorious political career which spanned three decades. He is survived by his wife, Navval Haddad; sons, Richard of FL and Kelly Haddad of Chandler; daughters, Jacqueline Haddad Phelps of San Manuel and Elaine Haddad of Kearny; five grandchildren; and his sister, Peggy Saoud of Superior. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. George Eastern Orthodox Church, 4530 E. Gold Dust Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Contributions to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lake View Drive, Chicago, IL 60614.
JOHNSON, Bertha G., 78, of Tucson, passed away April 14, 1995. She is survived by Burl Johnson, her beloved husband of 52 years. She is also survived by: sisters, Ruth Sarre of Ely, MN, Ann Leel of Wilmette, IL, Maja Cardiff of Prescott, AZ; brother, Nils Wik of Tucson. Friends may call Tuesday, April 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blks North of Grant). Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tucson Food Bank. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341
MENDOZA, Trinidad Romero, 92, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Juan C. Mendoza. Survived by children, Frank (Rachel), Arturo (Helen), Oscar (Dora), Juan (Alice), Consuelo (Bob) Creal, Hortencia (Edward) Ponce and Celia Suarez; sister, Maria Jesus Leon of Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Also survived by 27 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 1995 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 North Grande with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SHORT, William N., 42, of Tucson, passed away April 15, 1995 after a brief illness. Survived by his parents, Dean and Mildred Short; brothers, Jeff, Dean II, and Terry. Bill also leaves a loving extended family and many special friends, including the Mayer family, “Max’ and others. Bill spent many years in the family’s restaurant business and in recent years achieved recognition as a professional artist. The family requests that remembrances be made to your favorite charity. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. with Pastor Jerry Hagelin of First Evangelical Free Church officiating. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SIMMONS, Jacquelyn Marie, 46, of Tucson, died Thursday, April 13, 1995. Through 22 exciting years of marriage, she is survived by her husband, Kirk, Tucson Police Department; daughter, Michele, United States Air Force; son, Ken, Mountain View High School; parents, Ron and Florence McLean; brother, Tom and a host of relatives who will remember her lovingly. She touched the lives of so many good people, young and old, who will miss her dearly. She taught Kindergarten at DeGrazia Elementary School in the Marana School District. She was a member of N.E.A., F.O.P. #1 Ladies Auxiliary, University of Arizona Alumni Band. Services will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, located at 8650 N. Shannon Rd at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 1995 with Fr. Tom Millane officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle. Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society in her name. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
ADAMS, Benjamin S., 81, died April 12, 1995. Brother of, Joel S. Adams of Tucson. Born in Persia. Worked in the only American High School in Baghdad. He met Mrs. Allen a teacher at the school who had trouble with the language barrier as Baghdad was an Arab country. Ben assisted Mrs. Allen as an interpreter and helped her in her everyday life while she was in that country. She appreciated his assistance so much that when she returned to the United States in 1938 she brought Ben with her. Ben attended Tucson High School. Enlisted in the Military and served during WWII. Was in the National Guard 158th Infantry known as the Bushmasters. First sent to Panama, hospitalized during attack on Pearl Harbor. Upon release from hospital he was sent to Africa, Italy and Europe where he was wounded. At the end of the war in Europe Ben went to Okinawa with the Army of Occupation where he served four years. He was proud to be an American. He volunteered at the VA hospital for 32 years (over 3800 hours). He was a life and charter member of the following organizations; V.F.W., American Legion Post #7, D.A.V. Chapter 18, Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Aaron Lodge #49 FandAM, and Sabbar Shrine Temple. Masonic service 1:00 Monday, April 17 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with Aaron Masonic Lodge #49 FandAM officiating. Burial in TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 3:30 to 6:30 Sunday, April 16, at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BERGSTRAND, Lila, 83, of Tucson, died April 13, 1995. Survived by daughters, Nancy (William) Kay, of AL, Bear (James N.) Wilson, of CO; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 3100 N. 1st Ave, 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 17, 1995 with Pastor John Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
