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WHITE, Josefina Rodriguez, 87, died May 31, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Maurice 'Whitey' White. Mother of, Ronald (Chris) White of Tucson; grandmother of, Ronnie (Lisa) White, Debbie (George) Black, Sandra Lafreniere, Kimberly White, and David Hatfield; great-grandmother of, Maricella, Madison, Brennyn and Bailey White, Kathyrn Josephine Black, Brittany Lafreniere, Bobby and Alexis Hollingsworth. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, 801 N. Grande. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge the staff of Life Care Center and Community Hospice for the care given to Josefina. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
CHAVEZ, Dalma Lynn, 48, died May 31, 1995. Survived by her husband, Raul Chavez; children, William Chavez and Sheri (Todd) Richards, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Roxanne, Jennifer, and William, Jr. Chavez, and Todd Richards, Jr.; brothers, Carl Johnson and William (Donna) Johnson; brothers-in-law, Victor (Nancy) Chavez, Juan (Angie) Chavez; sister-in-law, Endina (Pete) Aquiar of NM; mother-in-law, Ramona Montoya Chavez of NM. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by parents William and Emma Johnson. Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CHRISTIANSEN, Mary A., 92, originally of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away May 28, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Robert and granddaughter, Victoria. Survived by daughter, Marilyn Nicholson of Tucson; son, Clyde Christianien of Hemet, CA; grandchildren, Brent and Michael Nicholson of Tucson, and Bonnie Gilpin of Cortez, CO; and several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren all out of state. She was a longtime member of the Eastern Star and will be fondly remembered for her love of gardening. Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Memorial contributions may be made to Tucson Botanical Gardens.
COUGHLIN, Sara A., 75, died May 30, 1995. Survived by her daughter, Joyce Anne (Patrick) Gallagher of Tucson; granddaughter, Delia Marie (Eric) Lackey of MD; great-grandson, Kevin Lawrence Lackey; sister, Caroline Kachlee; nieces, Carolyn McCreesh and Meg Livingood, all of NJ. Mrs. Coughlin was preceded in death by husband, Robert Coughlin; sisters, Margie McCreesh and Mary Moran. Mrs. Coughlin was employed in the advertising department for Colgate Palmolive in Jersey City, NJ., for 27 years, retiring in 1975. She lived in Jersey City until her retirement, then located in Belmar, NJ., before moving to Tucson one-and-a-half years ago. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., with interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, and friends may call from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FIERRO, Fabian G., 72, passed away May 30, 1995 in Tucson. He was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and lived most of his life in Morenci, Arizona where he worked as an electrician for Phelps Dodge. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ofelia; and eight loving daughters, Jean Ramirez (Raul), Lucille Romero (Ray), Carol Murillo (Ben), Helen Valencia (Manuel), Grace Madrid (Robert), Terry Encinas, Mary Lou Aranda, Celicia Rojas (Martin) and an adopted daughter, Janie Fierro; and 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by an older brother, Juan Fierro; and sister, Dolores Franco. He was loved and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Avenue. Cremation will follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Augustine Maintenance Fund.
GALLAHER, Bessie E., 92, passed away May 30, 1995. Mother of, Zelma Reminder of Tucson and Geneva Schafsnitz of Prescott; sister of, John Hopton, Vernard Hopton, and Bertha Simmons, all of OH. Five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and Tina Sepulveda, a dear and special friend, also survive. Mrs. Gallaher was preceded in death by husband, James L. Gallaher and by a son and a grandson. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Friday June 2, at Church of Christ, 651 S. Kolb Rd., with Rev. Gordon Gower officiating. Graveside Service 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Redwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dewey, AZ. Family requests donations to Palo Verde Church of Christ Bible Camp, 651 S. Kolb Rd., or Michigan Christian College, 800 W. Avon Rd., Rochester Hills, MI., 48063. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GEE, Tom Shee (Tiu Gok), retired grocer in partnership with her husband, Gee Nay Ning (Joe Gee), died at 85 on May 24, 1995 in California. Born in Toisan County, Guangdong Province, China, she immigrated to Tucson in 1935. During her 57 years in Tucson, the family owned and operated several different stores, including: Star Market, Star Mercantile and Gee's Star Fine Foods. Several years after retiring, she moved to Northern California. She was a volunteer in such civic organizations as: the American Red Cross, the War Bond Drive, the YWCA, Red Feathers, Community Chest, and United Way. She was a prominent member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, the Tucson Chinese Church, the Tucson Chinese Community Center and the Chinese American Senior Citizen Center. Mrs. Gee was self-taught in English, Spanish and Tohono O'Odham, the languages spoken by her customers. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Gee Nay Ning; a son; six daughters and their spouses, Dr. Franklin and Margaret Gee of CA, Yin and Tong Shui of NY, Helen and Lawrence Chew of CA, Ruth and Dr. Roy Wong of CA, Jeane and Richard Wong of CA, Emma Gee and Yuji Ichioka of CA, Virginia and Clarence Bakken of CA. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held June 2, 1995 in Palo Alto, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Sunrise Center Capital Fund (Self Help for the Elderly), 1818 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050
JAYME, Catherine Hubbard, 84, a native Tucsonan, died of natural causes, May 30, 1995. Preceded in death by loving husband, Louie Jayme, Sr. Survived by her children, Louie, Richard and Virginia Jayme, Gilbert and Connie Jayme, Katherine and Ed McCormick, Arlene and Steve Clubb del Jayme. Also survived by brother, Frank Hubbard; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 1995, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
YANEZ, Robert A., 89 years old, died Wednesday, May 31, 1995. He is survived by sister, Frances Y. Camacho; sister, Mary Y. (Marshall) Nunez; sister, Sarah Y. (Manuel) Aros; brother, Alejandro (Artimisa) Yanez, all of Tucson; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 East University Blvd., on Thursday, June 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service will be Friday, June 2, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
AYALA, Josie R., 82, of Tucson, passed away May 29, 1995. Survived by daughters, Ester (Frank) Aguilar and Rosalita Ayala; sisters, Amelia Boltares and Carmen Bahbary; brother, Art Rubal. Also survive b* seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 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 Friday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BOYKIN, James, a 34 year resident of Tucson, passed away May 27, 1995 in Tucson at the age of 83. Born February 28, 1912 in Lapaz, AL. Mr. Boykin retired from the U.S. Air Force. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Pauline; step-daughter, Addie Mae Rogers of Ft. Worth, TX. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 1995 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, Rev. Nat Chism officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
CHAMBERS, Jean F., PhD., 66, of Tucson, died May 28, 1995. Dr. Chambers is a retired clinical psychologist. Survived by daughter, Barbara (George) Ball; son, Bob (Sandy) Cunningham; grandchildren, Jeff and Jamie, and Jessica, all of Tucson; twin sister, Mary Ann Rettger of Cleveland, OH; brother, Art Forbes of Butler, PA. Memorial Services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in the Chapel at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 East University Blvd. Rev. Dick Randall officiating. Donations may be sent to Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
COY, Verlynn M., 57, of Tucson, passed away Saturday, May 27, 1995. A devoted mother and loving grandmother. Survived by parents, Hilda and Vember Troxel of Green Valley; sons, Dion (Jayne), Mike (Hannah); and daughter, Kerri (Greg) Clark; and six grandchildren, Valerie, Nathan, Amanda, Melissa, Sarah and Alicia. Preceded in death by brother, Ray. Memorial Services will be held June 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Church, 300 E. University Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 3300 E. Sunrise Dr. or American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd.
DESCH, Paul L., 78, of Tucson, passed away May 30, 1995. Preceded in death by brother, John Desch. Survived by wife, Irma C. Desch; daughters, Mary Desch and Tekla Verduzco; sons, Domenico and Paul J. Desch; sister, Rita Halloran. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 1995 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Family suggest donations can be made to the St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund, 192 S. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DICK, James H., 91, of Tucson, died May 30, 1995. Survived by daughter, Doris Ponzio of Tucson; son, James C. Dick of NY; sister, Evelyn Saks of FL; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside Services Thursday 10:00 a.m. Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
FIGUEROA, Arturo B., 74, of Tucson, passed away May 28, 1995. Survived by sisters, Ramona (Epifano) Miranda, Inez Leeth and Andelia Muniz; brothers, Joseph (Gloria), Gregory David (Lydia), Jack (Lorenza) and Jesus (Eva) Figueroa, all of Tucson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 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 Thursday, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Frank C. Flores 86, of Tucson, died May 29, 1995. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosa T. Flores and is survived by children, Frank T. (Rosemary) Flores of Tucson, Richard T. (Irma) Flores of Tucson, Arthur T. (Socorro) Flores of Freeport, Grand Bahamas, Rosie (Roy) Rodriguez of Tucson, Gilbert T. (Patricia) Flores of Tucson. He is also survived by brothers, Luis Flores, Ralph Flores, Manuel Enriquez; and sister, Artemisa Valdez; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday, May 31 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 338 W. University, on Thursday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
HEILEMANN, John Mehnert, age 55, passed away May 20, 1995 in San Isabel, CO. Mr. Heilemann was a member of Christ Church, United Methodist in Tucson, AZ. He was also a member of Toastmasters International, The National Model Railroaders Association as well as a Dale Carnegie Graduate He was a 1958 Alumni of The Hill School in Pottstown, PA and graduated with a B.S. degree in math in 1962 from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. Mr. Heilemann retired from the IBM Corporation in 1993 after 30 years of service. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Judy; his son, John F. Heilemann; his daughter, Leanne Heilemann; grandchildren, Amy and Christopher Vaughan, Phoenix, AZ as well as his brother, David H. Heilemann of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Church, United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ. Cremation performed at Mr. Heilemann's request. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
HOBBS, Emily M., 90, of Tucson, died May 28, 1995. Survived by daughter, Emily D. Kallal of Tucson; son, Alfred W. Schenk of Indianapolis, IN; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hobbs was predeceased by three husband's, by a son, Robert Earl Schenk, lost at sea on August 8, 1942, by a great-grandson, Andy Burkhart on April 26, 1994. Services, Friday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Pastor David R. Gutierrez with interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Friday 1:00 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Silverbell Baptist Church, 1661 W. Prince Rd. #102, Tucson, AZ 85705.
KEASEY, Robert Andrew, 48, died May 22, 1995. Born on May 13, 1947. Survived by wife, Kathy Huggins Keasey; daughters, Michelle Rene, Sara Magdalena; son, Sean Allan; mother, Flora Keasey; sisters, Marty (Dave) Sears, Mary (Mike) Shoudel; brothers, James (Sarah) Keasey, Merritt (Nancy) Keasey; uncle, Kaylor Wilkins. Memorial Mass will be held for friends and family at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., on Wednesday, May 31, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to American Cancer Society.
MABRY, Raymond E., 80, of Tucson, died May 28, 1995. Mr. Mabry graduated from Memphis State University in 1938. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Arizona in 1970, where he was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. He served in the armed forces during WWII as an officer in the U.S. Army in Belgium and later as a captain inthe Army reserves. In Tennessee he was a teacher and principal in Savannah, TN prior to WWII. After the war he worked as personnel manager for Brown Shoe Co. in Selmer, TN. He also was involved in youth sports coaching Little League and American Legion Baseball, he also officiated high school football, basketball and baseball. After moving to Tucson he began teaching in Tucson Unified School District and later retired as a teacher in 1979. He also was involved in Little League baseball and umpiring American Legion and semi-pro baseball at Hi Corbett Field. He was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and served as treasurer until 1989. He served as a board member for Tucson Metropolitan Ministry. He is survived by wife, Louise; sons, Charles R. (Nancy) of Ontario, CA and Bill E. of Tucson; daughter, Patricia A. Bird of Opp, AL; daughter-in-law, Jean M. of Tucson; grandchildren, Joshua A., Christopher R., Kelly M. and Sarah K. Friends may call Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Rev. Bill Denlinger officiating. Graveside Service will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul's United Methodist Youth Fund.
