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HARMON, Rowenah P., 86, passed away on June 22, 1995. Wife of the late Col. Kenneth B. Harmon; beloved sister of, Francis C. Peters and Mary Ann Weinper; cherished 'Auntie' of many nieces and nephews; and warm, witty friend of so many. Rowenah, a proud Arizona native, was a dedicated employee of the U.S. Government. She was responsible for the civilian work force supporting the U.S. Army's Ordinance Department during World War II and was a pioneer who introduced women into what had been an all male work environment. As the war intensified, this action on her part ensured the supply of munitions as more men were called to military service. She later served as Postmaster of Avery, CA., prior to her retirement. A celebration of her life was conducted on June 25th at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY in Tucson. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM., on Tuesday, June 27.
KLUKAS, Joan M., 40, Tubac, AZ. Born in Milwaukee, WI November 16, 1954. Found heavenly peace June 23, 1995 after a devastating two-month battle with colon and liver cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Klukas. Survived by father and step-mother, Willard and Mary Klukas; sister, Barbara Litton; future brother-in-law, Donald Steinman; sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Jack Burgess; nephews, Timothy (Holly), Daniel, Jeffrey (Cathrine), and Gregory Burgess; and many loved and cherished friends and family members. Memorial Service Thursday, June 29, 7:00 p.m. with light buffet 6:00 p.m. at La Posta Quemada Ranch, located 1 mile S. of Colossal Cave (or 6 miles N. of I-10 Vail Exit 279). Memorial contributions can be made to AZ Cancer Center 626-5279.
PRESENT, Paul Stuart, 72, of Tucson, died June 24, 1995. Survived by his wife, Nancy Lou Present of Tucson; sons, Robert John (Deborah Oseran) Present of Tucson, William Aaron (Theresa) Present of NY; daughter, Cynthia P. (Steven) Wool of Tucson; grandchildren, Joshua Present, Claire Pontius, Naomi Present, Rachel Wool, Sonya Wool, Theodore 'Teddy' Present, Lily Wool and Sam Present; sister, Janice (Al) Kivel of Tucson; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Present was a member of one of Tucson's pioneering families. He graduated from Tucson High School and University of Arizona College of Law and was an avid supporter of university sports. He practiced Law in Tucson for over 27 years. He was a partner with his father, Elmer Present in operating Daniels Jewelry Store. He served in the Navy during WWII. Mr. Present was a member of Tucson Conquistadors, former board member of the United Way and Temple Emmanu-El and served on many Civic Boards. Services Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., with Cantor Maurice Falkow officiating. Interment to follow Temple Emmanu-El section of EVERGREEN CEMETERY. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Community Center, Congregation Anshei Israel Pre-School or Tucson Hebrew Academy.
QUIMBY, Jerry L. 'Jay', 41, of Tucson, died June 23, 1995. Survived by wife, Anita; daughters, Stefanie, Jennifer, and Amorie Quimby Owens, all of Tucson; son of, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Quimby of Taylor, AZ; brother of, Mike (Nonie) Quimby of Taylor, AZ., Billy (Melinda) Quimby of Linden, AZ., and Tricia (Bill) Gibson of Pinetop, AZ. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1995, at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
RASOR, Virgil Herman, 71 years old, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. He was an area resident for 49 years. Survivors are daughters, Karyn Beck, Kathleen (David) Williams; son, Robert, all of Tucson; brothers, Ted (Alice), Bill; sister, Darlene Fund, all of OH; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Juanita and granddaughter, Rhonda. Mr. Rasor was career Air Force, served in WWII. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 27, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN CHAPEL.
SCOTT, Shirley J., 56, died June 23, 1995. She is survived by her husband, James of Tucson; mother, Virginia McCarthy of Chicago; daughter, Michelle (Kevin) Lockett of Tucson; and several grandchildren; sister, Joyce DeVita; brother, Michael Marino; goddaughter, Angel Constantino; and former husband, Sebastian Lorenzo, all of Chicago. Memorial Services are being held in Chicago. Condolences may be sent to 3048 W. Monmouth, Tucson, AZ, 85741. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
BREHAUT, Florentine C., 72, of Tucson, passed away June 21, 1995. Survived by loving husband, Robert E. Brehaut Sr.; children, Robert E. II., Dorthy (Tom) Coffman, Martha Brehaut and John (Olivia) Brehaut; also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Rosary Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell. Graveside Services Monday, June 26, 1:00 p.m. Holy Hope Cemetery.
CALVERT, Florence L., 73, died June 18, 1995. Survived by her husband, Frank I. Calvert; children, Robert F. Calvert, Dale R. (Donna) Calvert and Sherry L. Alter, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Scott I. and Lori R. Calvert, Katie and Amanda Alter; brothers, Frank Perry of MN, Earl Perry of SD; sisters, Evelyn Dadismam of MN and Lillian Whittington of CA. Mrs. Calvert was a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of Tucson, Order of Eastern Star, Sahauro Chapter #48, and Daughters of the Nile. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crippled Children's Hospital, 450 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, would be appreciated. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 26 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rev. Michael Higgins officiating.
CAMPOS, Joseph Christopher, 12 years old, died June 19, 1995, Monday in Tucson. Survived by parents, Luiz and Anna Campos; brothers, Jesse Carrera, Matthew Campos, Luiz A. Campos; sisters, Yndia M. Campos, Austrialia M. Sanchez White, Natalia M. Sanchez; grandparents, Luiz R. Campos and Rebecca Campos, Carmen Sanchez. Mass for Mr. Campos will be said Monday, June 26, 1995 at St. Margaret Church, 801 N. Grande at 9:00 a.m. Friends may call from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1995 at St. Margaret Church where Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
JAIMES, Francisco N. 'Frank', 79, went to be with our Lord on June 21, 1995. Survived by wife, Ramona G. Jaimes; daughters, Martha J. Ybarra and Adelina Jaimez; sons, Frank U. (Mary) Jaimez, Carlos (Vicki), David (Amalia), Juan (Thomasina) and Edward Gene Thomas; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Cleofus Nevarez; brothers, Basilo, Tomas, Joe, Ted and Victor; sister-in-law, Socorro O. Garcia and brother-in-law, Jesus O. Garcia. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at Cristo Rey Church, New Pascua. Mass at 7:00 a.m. Monday. Burial at Monte Calvario.
JENKINS, John Frank, 38, of Mesa, AZ., died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Survived by wife, Kelly Arnold Jenkins; sons, Milofrank Jenkins 5, and Porter Kip Jenkins 1 year; parents, Garry M. and Martha A. Jenkins of Tucson; brother, Todd M. Jenkins of Centerville, VA; sister, Jennifer A. Watson of San Manual, AZ. Private Services were held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
JENSEN, Robert D., 71, of Tucson, died June 22, 1995. Preceded in death by parents, J.A. and Olga and brother Roy. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Arlene; sons, Jerry Jensen, Jim Jensen of SD., Don Jensen of D.C.; daughters, Jacki Jones of MN, Barbara Jensen of San Manuel; brothers, Leslie Jensen of SD, Glenn Jensen of NY; sisters, Norma Klinkle of Mesa, Ruth Larson of Tucson, Gladys Amert of SD; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren. A Navy veteran, he received the Purple Heart during WWII, he was the owner of the Jensen Motor Co. of Madison, SD for 35 years. Moving to Tucson in 1986 he has worked for Bill Breck Dodge for the past seven years. Memorial services will be officiated by Pastor John Hoelter, Sunday 1:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (327-6341).
KREIFELDT, Leonard E., 81, of Green Valley, died June 22, 1995. Survived by wife, Bev; sons, William (Midvale, UT), David (Holladay, UT) and James (Poway, CA); 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Chester (Manistee, MI); sister, Ester Norden (Muskegon, MI); 22 nieces and nephews. Native of Manistee, Michigan, retired from General Motors Technical Center. Resident of Mt. Clemens, MI 1955-77, resident of Green Valley since 1977. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy in 1988, sister, Lucille Martin and brother, Howard. Lifetime member of Benevolent Protectorate Order of Elks and former Exalted Ruler of Manistee Lodge 250 and member of Green Valley Lodge 2592, longtime basketball and football referee, member of Green Valley Kiwanis, founder and first president of Green Valley Michigan Club, member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, member of Friend in Deeds Transportation Group, member of Manistee Knights of Columbus and past president of Haven Men's Golf Club. Born to Adolph and Elizabeth Wocjiechowski Kreifeldt April 3, 1914. married Dorothy A. Ferguson April 29, 1937. married Bev Norlander October 18, 1991. Funeral Mass Monday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley. Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY. Interment Green Valley Memorial Gardens. Post Service reception at Holy Family Center.
MERLO, Josie B., 98, of Tucson, died June 23, 1995. Survivors include daughter, Marie (Joseph) Grohall; grandchildren, Anne Marie Freeman (Steven) and Michael Grohall; great grandchildren, Brian, Kevin and Laura. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. June 25, 1995. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Services and burial in Herrin, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SS Peter and Paul Catholic School. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MORANDO, Alejandro, a lifetime resident of Tucson, passed away June 21, 1995 at the age of 13. Born May 26, 1982 in Tucson. He was a student at Apollo Middle School. Survived by his mother, Gloria Morando; sister, Yoyi Morando; brothers, Hector, Francisco and Marcos Morando; grandparents, Francisco and Lidia Hernandez; grandmother, Gloria Dimas; first nephew, Reynato Maldonado. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 25, 1995 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Monday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church. Fr. Raul Trevico officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
SEPULVEDA, Rafael, August 30, 1905 – June 22, 1995. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alejandra. He is survived by his son, Jose Luis Sarabia (Delia); his daughters, Bertha Figueroa (William), Celia Oropeza (Armando) and Herminia Reyes; and 18 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and faithful friends. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving father and 'Tata' and as a man of honor and integrity who touched the lives of all who knew him. He was affectionately know as 'El Maestro' to his co-workers at Paul Lime Plant, Paul Spur, AZ where he worked for more than 40 years. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 1995 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SONNER, Alice C., 84, of Tucson, died June 20, 1995. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Paul Sonner; her sisters, Pauline Clementz and Doris Hunsley; and her nieces and nephew. Mrs. Sonner was born in New Windsor, IL on April 6, 1911. She studied to become a registered nurse and practiced in Peoria, IL at Methodist Hospital for several years and in Galion, OH before she and her husband retired to Tucson. Alice was a generous and gracious lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Following cremation, Mrs. Sonner will be laid to rest in New Windsor, IL. Plans for a memorial service are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Mrs. Sonner be made to Casa de los Ninos, 1101 N. Fourth Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
SUTHERLAND, Ronald R., 74, January 21, 1921 – June 22, 1995. Mr. Sutherland, a Tucson native is survived by wife, Patricia Jean Sutherland; children, Ronald R. Sutherland II of Tucson, Pamela S. Muniz of MD and Steve L. Sutherland of Phoenix; grandchildren, Ronald R. Sutherland III, Robert T. Sutherland, Candace L. Sutherland and Katrina A. Sutherland, all of Tucson, Melissa A. Nelson, Brent W. Nelson, Carrie L. Muniz and Michael A. Muniz, all of MD., Brett Sutherland, Chett Sutherland and Autumn Sutherland, all of Phoenix; great grandchildren, Maxwell Sutherland and Casandra Sutherland of Tucson; stepchildren, Margo E. Ohmart of Tucson and Elizabeth A. Guerrero of Sunnyvale, CA; step- grandchildren, Patricia Ohmart and Fletcher Ohmart of Tucson. Mr. Sutherland is also survived by sisters, Mrs. George Wacker of El Cerrito, CA and Mrs. Robert DeVault of Tucson. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 26 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Road #151, Tucson, AZ 85712. 'He was dearly loved and will always be remembered.'
AVENELL, 'Bill' A.A., entered into eternal rest, at his home, on June 19, 1995. Bill was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, of 29 years, Marjorie Dodd Avenell, son, Jimmy Dare Avenell and his children James Patrick and Kathryn Grace; son, Timothy Roy Avenell and wife Pauline and their daughters, Michele, Roxann and Evevon; His stepson Dale Alan Berman and his children, daughter, Lisa A. Johnson and her husband Sean Johnson and daughter Tricia A. Berman, as well as his close, loving friends Barbara J. and Alicia R. Simmons. He is also survived by former daughters-in-law, Linda Jankowski Pagel and Susan Ring Avenell and daughter-in-love, Anna Cinquemani. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Van Oort and her husband, John Van Oort of Alaska and brother, Wallis Avenell and wife Edythe Avenell of Colorado. Bill was an electronics engineer and retired from Bell Technical Operations, Textron where he spent approximately thirty years of his professional life. He was also associated with Lockheed Corporation in Tucson. Bill was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy, on duty in the South Pacific. Bill was born to Francis J. and Perces Bullard Avenell on May 1, 1924 at Storm Lake, Iowa. He was a devoted son to his parents who preceded him in death as well as a brother, Gerald F. Avenell and a sister in infancy Gwenna Mae Avenell. Bill will be greatly mourned by his family and friends. His quiet, gentle manner will be lovingly remembered, also the love and devotion he gave to his grandchildren.
Distance has no meaning for journeys that must be taken and time matters only as a silent message of continuance imprinted forever by the first step. As the end comes onto welcome view all the breath in my soul rushes ahead to embrace the journeys end
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., June 23, 1995. Services will 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES-Dodge at Speedway. Inurnment will be private. Remembrances may be made in Bill's name to: Carondelet Pre-Hospice, c/o Hospice Service, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. 85745-2690.
