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CURFMAN, Ethel Mae 'Sis', 78, of Pampa, TX., formerly of Green Valley and Tucson, AZ. Died June 17, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond A. 'Babe' Curfman. Survived by daughters, Jenny (Charles) Sullivan of Telluride, CO., Katy Wilde, and Mary Kneisley, both of Pampa, TX; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Panhandle, Box 2782, Pampa, TX., 79066-2782 or to a favorite charity.
GIERST, John S., 63, passed away June 15, 1995. Father of, Hugh Gierst of Tucson, Joseph Gierst, Eric Gierst, and Gill Gierst, all of CA; brother of, Ben Gierzadowicz and Sophie Clark, both of PA; grandfather of, Dustin B. Gierst of CA, and Jesus Acuna of Mexico. Mr. Gierst served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired a Master Sargent. He also worked for Mountain Bell (U.S. West) for 19 years before retiring. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 19, 1995 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712.
RONSTADT, Gilbert A., 84, of Tucson, passed away on June 17, 1995. Survived by beloved companion, Jeanne C. Ure; daughters, Gretchen Ronstadt-Jacome, Linda M. Ronstadt; sons, Peter (Jacqueline) Ronstadt, Michael (Deborah) Ronstadt; brother, Edward E. (Mary Catherine) Ronstadt. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Church, 1946 E. Lee. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RUPPEL, Marion, died June 17, 1995 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Arnold; children, Helen (Kenneth) Potucek, Emelie Plunkett and Pastor James (Karen) Ruppel; and six grandchildren. Private burial will be Wednesday morning at Tucson Memorial Park (South Lawn). Memorial Services will be at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. First Ave., 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 23rd. Memorials to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SHORTRIDGE, Spencer R., 76, died June 9, 1995 in Salt Lake City, UT. Survived by son, Laren (France) Shortridge and Marilyn (Wayne) Jones; grandchildren, Ashley, David, Samuel and Brooke Shortridge, Dallas, Dawn Marie, Nathan and Kyle Jones; sisters, Frances Pielage and Geraldine Wren; brother, Russell Shortridge; former daughter-in-law, Linda Shortridge. Mr. Shortridge was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Shortridge and sister, Betty Ann Holsinger. Funeral Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22 at Silverbell Ward LDS Church, 1540 E. Linden with Bishop Van Pershing conducting. Burial in LDS Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22 at the church. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
HOWARD, Lillian Genevieve, born May 5, 1960, passed away on June 15, 1995. Beloved wife of Bobby E. Howard; daughter of, Frances D. Fernandez and John M. Fernandez; sister of, John T. Fernandez (Lisa), Yvonne A. Yancey (Victor), Christine A. Anaya (Jaime), Daniel W. Fernandez (Jennifer) and Angie E. Fernandez; granddaughter of Maria T. Darmer and Juana Fernandez; survived by five nephews, two nieces, two uncles, four aunts and nine cousins. She is now our angel in Heaven. Lillian was a native of Tucson and resided in Tucson all of her life. She graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1978 and graduated from Pima Community College. Lillian enjoyed 'experiencing life' in her spare time. Lillian was devoted to her family and loved to spend time with all of them. Lillian was adored by her husband with whom traveling was not only an adventure but her joy. 'Lily, you were truly Exceptional!!' She will be remembered as happy, caring and always bringing laughter and smiles to her many family and friends; among them her co-workers, most recently, at Pima Community College and Sunnyside School District. A special 'thank you' to her loving and compassionate physician and friend, Barbara. 'My daughter, My heart is broken, I never thought your life would end before mine. If I could give you life again, I would die in your place. I will miss you every hour of every day. You were a part of me and that part in me goes with you. I know we will meet again. You were the best a mother could have. Remember and take with you the wonderful things you did for me. I will remember quiet talks in your living room, dinner at Westin La Paloma, menudo on New Year's Eve when you were all dressed up and beautiful, shopping at the mall, Thanksgiving at your house or my house; I must thank you very much for all this and so much more. I loved you more than life, and that love will never cease. It was never fair these last three years of this earth. I will look forward to the day when I can see you again and we can be together. Thank you again for giving me the privilege of being a mother to a most wonderful and caring daughter. I love you, I'll miss you. Go to God for he has mansions in heaven and he has one there for you, and you can wait, for I will come to you some day. Love, your Mother'. A Rosary service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 19, 1995 at Saint Margaret's Church with High Mass following at 9:30 at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Lillian's memory to UAF/Arizona Arthritis Center – Lupus Research, 1111 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ 85721. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
KOMAREK, James T., 54, died June 14, 1995. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
PERRY, Porter Lee, 59, of Tucson, died June 14, 1995. Survived by wife, Lucille Perry; daughters, Nora Lee Perry Sanchez and Mary Elizabeth Perry, both of Tucson; sister, Lucille Ross; brothers, James Godsey, Hoover Godsey and Kurt Godsey; and three grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday, June 17, 1995, 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile with Rev. Tim Janes officiating.
STAEDELI, Earl J., 61, passed away June 15, 1995. Husband of, Lois Staedeli of Tucson; father of, Scott Staedeli of OK, Kevin Staedeli of TX and Michelle Staedeli of Tucson; brother of, Irene James of OR, Hazel Carter of OR, Lavonne Lanz of IL, Janice Ifft of IL and Joyce Brown of OR; stepson of, Bertha Staedeli; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 1995 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 1995 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
TAYLOR, Florence G., 71, of Tucson, born in Youngstown, OH., October 19, 1923 died Thursday, June 16, 1995. A devoted grandmother, her greatest joy was time spent with her grandchildren. She was an indomitable spirit, with a zest for living. She loved to travel, dine out and play bingo. She is survived by her many friends and family including her six children, Patricia Munka of Akron, OH., Rita Bialous of Phoenix, Richard Kinney of Clifton, Judy McGrew of Yukon, OK., Chuck Williams of Lakeside and Pamela Williams of San Francisco. Memorial Mass to be held Saturday, June 17 at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd at 3:00 p.m.
THROOP, Jeanne W., 75, of Tucson, died June 16, 1995. Survived by loving husband, Guy Throop; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Judith, David and Vicki, Chuck and Nancy; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Beatrice and Helen; sisters-in-law, Connie, Mildred and Pauline; brothers-in-law, Cleon and Elmore; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Throop was co-founder and co-owner of Throop Florist. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 1995. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Monday, June 19, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. with Harvey Jansen officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
CAMPANELLA, Catherine May, 61, of Tucson, AZ for the past 17 years, died Friday, June 9, 1995 in her home. Born November 23, 1933 in Rochester Township, PA. She is the daughter of the late Roy Alvin and Katherine M. Klinesmith Spade. She was preceded in death by her parents and also two husbands, CW 3 Joseph A. Campanella and Alexander Tokar. Surviving are her fiance, Dr. Alexander Winthrop Carter Carlisle III; one daughter and son-in-law, Catherine L. and Kevin Gates of Chico, CA; one son, Mark Allen Campanella of Tucson, AZ; two beloved grandsons, Michael Anthony Gates and Brandon Alexander Gates, both of Chico, CA; one brother, Gale Alvin Spade; and a sister, Joyce Castelucci, both of New Brighton, PA. There will be no visitation. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday, July 1, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. in the Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Joseph Worship Site, The Rev. Father Harry Parson will officiate. Arrangements by Gabauer Funeral Home Inc. at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Inc.
FARIES, Karen Joy, 53, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend was suddenly called to be with her Lord, June 11, 1995. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, John; daughter, Dawn Faith; sons David (Kim) and Nathaniel (Jenny); and granddaughters, Nicole Lynn and Shelby Dawn, all of Tucson. Other surviving family includes her mother, Laura Mae DeWall; sisters, Sandra Bush and Roxie (Darryl) Leidner; and brother, Alfred (Janice) DeWall, all residing in Arizona. She devoted 27 years of her life to the Boy Scouts of America and was actively involved in the Tucson Reformed Church Choir. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 1995. Memorial Service will be held at Tucson Reformed Church, 5005 E. Winsett at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995. Interment will immediately follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Boy Scouts of America or the Tucson Reformed Church. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
GIVENS, Jennie Elizabeth, age 78, passed away June 8, 1995 in Fresno, CA. Born, April 2, 1917 in Orange, NJ. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph James Givens and her son, James Claude Givens. Survived by her son, Robert E. Givens; granddaughters, Maree Elizabeth Givens, Aimee Lynn Givens, Laura Leigh Givens; grandson, Robert James Givens; granddaughter, Heidi Marie Givens; step-daughters, Lenore Busby, Gay Hawk and Vada Roberts. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, June 17, 1995 at 12 noon at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
HALPER, Irma E., 83, of Tucson, passed away June 14, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Halper. She is the beloved mother of, Stephen (Jean) Halper of Benson, AZ., Carol E. (Robert) Perry of Tucson. She is also survived by grandchildren, Andrew S. and Julianna Halper, Robert Perry Jr., Nancy Sharpless and Steven Perry; seven great grandchildren. She was the Secretary of the Tucson Rodeo Committee for 10 years, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir for over 40 years, and a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic Auxiliary. Friends may call Thursday, June 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North of Grant.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment Services will be held on Saturday June 17 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic, 140 W. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
HARO, Delia Garcia, 73 years old died Wednesday, June 14, 1995. She was a life long resident of AZ. Survivors include husband, Gilbert C.; son, Gilbert G.; son, Robert G.; daughter, Irene H. Morales; son, Ronald G.; sister, Alicia Samorano; sister, Ruth Figeroa; seven grandchildren. Visitation is Friday, June 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral will be Saturday, June 17 9:00 a.m. at the mortuary chapel.
HART, Edward A. Jr., age 74, of Tucson, died Thursday, June 8, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty; three sons, Richard of Phoenix, Gregory (Evelyn) of San Antonio, and Bruce of Tucson; four grandchildren, Jeremy, Colin, Craig and Sara; two sisters, Helen Cook of Grand Junction, CO., and Virginia Earnest of Glenwood Springs, CO. Edward served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Warrant Officer. He retired in 1985 after 32 years of service at St. Marys Hospital. Mr. Hart's affiliations include The American Academy of Medical Administrators, AZ Hospital Assoc., AZ Mental Health Assoc., Hospital Financial Mgrs. Assoc., V.F.W., The Elks, The American Legion, The U.A. Alumni Assoc, and was listed in Who's Who, 1980-1981. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 1995 at Christ United Methodist Church, 655 N. Craycroft, with Rev. Paul Caseman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Marys Hospice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HOEY, Artell M., 67, of Tucson, died peacefully at her home on June 14, 1995. Survived by loving husband, William R. 'Bill' Hoey; daughters, E. Helen (Ronald) Anderson and their son, Joel P. Rushing of Austin, TX and Annette M. (Lee) Davis of Tucson; mother, Helen M. Bailey of Tucson; and brother, Edward T. Bailey of Sumner, WA. Memorial Eucharist will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church on Sabino Canyon Road just north of River Road with Father Tim Scott officiating. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Artell M. Hoey Memorial Fund at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3737 Old Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715. We were blessed to have had Artell as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Artell will be missed and we pray for her eternal peace. Special thanks go to TMC Hospice and the incredible health care providers that were by Artell's side to the end. Arrangements by Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
HOWARD, Lillian G., 35, of Tucson, passed away June 15, 1995. Survived by husband, Bobby Howard; parents, John and Frances Fernandez; grandparents, Maria Darmer and Juana Fernandez; sisters, Yvonne and Christine; brothers, John Ted and Danny. Rosary recited, Monday, June 19, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. with Memorial Mass offered at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
JONES III, John Paul, died at his home June 13, 1995. Casey was born March 17, 1932 in Gates Mills, OH. He was an air handling equipment salesman who had resided in Tucson since 1972. He is survived by his wife, Dorian; son, J.P. of Scottsdale and Tim of Rockford, IL; grandchildren, Jessica, Justin and Austin; and sisters, Mary Lou Palmer of Tucson and Nancy Detwiler of Roosevelt, AZ. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 17, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Philip's in the Hills, 4440 N. Campbell Avenue. Memorial Contributions may be made to Southern Arizona Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4330 N. Campbell Avenue Suite 256 Tucson, AZ 85718. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
