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WOOD, Elmo (Woodie), 72, in loving memory of Woodie who passed away on May 12, 1995. Survived by his loving wife, Eunice; daughter, Anita (James) Huser; granddaughter, Debby Molina; great-granddaughter, Amanda, all of Tucson; son, Arthur Wood and family, where-abouts unknown. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the many friends who graciously provided their loving support. Woodie will be greatly missed by everyone. In honor of his wishes, no services are planned. Instead, friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at the Northwest Alano Club, 4432 N. Romero Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwest Alano Club, 4432 N. Romero Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705.
BILLOTTE, Ruth, 87 years old, died Friday, May 12, 1995 in Tucson. Survived by her husband, Russell C. Billotte; 2 sons, Leonard Billotte, and Cletus Billotte; sister; June Becton; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Billotte will be held Wednesday, May 17, 1995 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. 881-0338
BURD, Dorothy S., 86, of Tucson, passed away May 13, 1995. Survived by brothers, Russell Smith of Rutherford Hts, PA, Richard Smith of Clearwater, FL; sisters, Helen Shearer of Hershey, PA, Hope Ott of Hershey, PA. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews, and was the beloved friend of many. She was the Assistant Court Administrator for the Pima County Superior Court for almost 20 years. Services and interment will be held in Pennsylvania. Memorials may be made to the Tucson Association for The Blind. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
CONCHA, Andrade Gradillas, 76, after a long illness entered into the Kingdom of God on May 11, 1995. Preceded in death by her loving parents Enrique and Victoria Andrade; brothers, Enrique, Jesus Manuel, and Ramon Andrade, and sisters, Socorro Reeder, Elma Victoria and Alicia Andrade. Her surviving family members are her husband, Edward S. Gradillas; and her children are Edward (Anna) Gradillas Jr., Tucson, AZ., Geraldine (Ralph) Cruz, La Habra, CA, Margaret (Peggy) Rodriguez and (Andrea), Tina (Ron) Romero, Tucson, AZ., Albert Gradillas, Anaheim, CA, Delia (Alberto) Urias, Tucson, AZ., Roy Andrade, El Monte, CA; also survived by Yolanda Gastelum and Steve Reeder, Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by her sisters, Elenor Contreras and Rosa Maria Villegas, Lancaster, CA; and brother, Salvador (Anna Maria) Andrade. Other survivors include 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces, friends and neighbors. Concha was a graduate of Tucson High School (Class of 1938). She was employed for 38 years as a pharmacist technician by Martin, Ryan-Evans, and Revco Drug Stores. In later years she was also employed as a teacher assistant at Cholla High School. She was an active member of the following organizations: Catholic Daughters of America #1227, St. Elizabeth of Hungry Clinic, Badger Foundation, a Cursillista and a Guadalupana de la Capilla de Guadalupe. Pall-bearers are Martin Gradillas, Thom and Nicolas Cruz, Alexandro Urias, Ronnie (Rocky) Romero, and Salvador Anthony Andrade. Honorary Pall-bearers are Christopher Romero, Armando Juarez, Raymond Blurton, Leonardo Urias and James Gonzales, Tanner Gradillas. Services are at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., on Monday, May 15, 1995. Viewing from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a Mass at 7:00 p.m. Scripture Services will be held at Santa Cruz Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
COSTA, Jennie C., 82, of Tucson, passed away May 12, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Survived by children, Frank (Carol) Costa of Tucson, Mary (Donald) Flight of Oaklawn, IL, Catherine Kulak of Chicago, IL; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Roy (Ida) Campisi of IL; sisters, Frances (Dominick) Borgia of Chicago, IL, Angie (John) Stone of Baltimore, MD, Toni Stamp of Dolton, IL. Services and interment will be held in Chicago. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 32706341.
KOSDEN, Pearl S., 82, of Tucson, died Saturday, May 13, 1995. Survived by her children, Larry Kosden and Laura Kosden. Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
KROPP, Julius, L., 52, of Tucson, died May 11, 1995. Services Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment with Military Honors, Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
MOLK, Melvin Frederick, Sr., 69, of Vail, AZ, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 13, 1995. Mr. Molk worked at X-9 Ranch as a gate house attendant for eight years. He also served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of WWII Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Linda McFarland of Tucson, Nancy Missig of IN; sons, Calvin, Melvin, Jr. and Greg Molk, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Mike McFarland, Laurie Anderson, Cheryl Molk and Dillon Molk, all of Tucson, Michelle Cosellin of NC, Andre Missig of IN and Brandon Molk of MI. Also, one great-grandchild, Nicole Gaynor of Tucson. Viewing services will be held at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, on Tuesday, May 16, 1995. Friends and family may come to the viewing services between 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services held immediately after the viewing. Melvin will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
NORZAGARAY, Richard Alfredo Borquez, 37, of Tucson, passed away May 9, 1995. Son of David and Guadalupe Norzagaray; father of Ricky Alfred II and Ricky III; brother of David Jr., George 'Boy' (Lorraine), Michael, Irma (Raul) Diaz, Olga Arandules, Yolanda (Tony) Moreno, Hortensia (Angel) Esparza, Rebecca 'Becky', Sylvia (Gilbert) Corrales, Patsy (Richard) Caballero, Erlinda (Ricardo) Gallego, Leticia (Richard) Ochoa and Cathrine (Robert) Montano. Also survived by many, many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 1995 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RUBIN, Henry, 82. In loving memory of Henry who passed away on May 11, 1995 after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmella in 1987 and son, Robert in 1983. Survived by loving daughter, Lori (Rick) Surina; sons, Howard (Mary) Rubin and Larry (Joan) Anderson; grandchildren, Jason, Aaron, Mark, Barry and Karen Rubin; Larry, Steve and Chris Anderson, and special friend Alice Gilmer. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the many friends who graciously provided their loving support throughout this difficult time. Henry will be greatly missed by everyone. In honor of his wishes, no services are planned. Instead, friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at the Doubletree Hotel in the Boojum Room, dress casual. Please think of any funny moments or stories you can share with the group – or just come and enjoy the stories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one or both of the following: S.A.G.E. c/o Extended University, U of A, 1955 E. 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85719; or the UA Foundation, College of Fine Arts, U of A, Tucson, AZ 85721.
THOMPSON, Margaret M., 77, of Tucson, died May 12, 1995. Survived by daughter, Loretta L. (Dan) Shaw of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Gary Shaw of Houston, TX, Vicki Shaw of Campbell, CA, Lt. David Shaw, stationed in Japan with the Navy; brothers, Frederick Schmitz, Tiffin, OH, predeceased by husband, Rex Everett Thompson, July 18, 1991 and brother, John Schmitz. Mrs. Thompson was a member of VFW Auxilliary Post #4903, 11 year member of Sigma Phi Gamma Society, Alpha Gamma Chapter. Services Monday 10:45 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with interment Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Arizona Division, Inc., Southern Region, P.O. Box 13126, Tucson, AZ 85732-3126.
VOORHEES, Merlin R., 73, of Tucson, died May 13, 1995. Preceded in death by brother, Howard Voorhees. Survived by wife, Lillian L. Voorhees; sons, Phillip and Richard Voorhees of Phoenix, AZ; stepchildren, Marilyn Spencer, Kenneth and Jerry Biggs all of Tucson; sister, Helen Daines of Sovona, NY, Mildred Cody of Akron, OH; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Voorhees was the owner-operator of Mertco Enterprises. Services Wednesday 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Friends may call Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
WILLIAMS, Bill, 'Elbert', of Tucson, died May 13 after a brief illness, he was 65. Bill was the son of Samuel James Williams and Florence Irene Williams, born in Tucson, August 3, 1929. After serving in the Army, Bill worked for ATandT as a technician both in AZ and Denver, CO. After retiring from ATandT, Bill moved back to Tucson and worked at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in guest services. Bill is survived by his wife, Sandy Williams; 2 sisters, Betty Hannum of Whitier, CA and Barbara Stenton of Chino, CA; a son, Brian Williams of Colorado Springs, CO. There will be a private family memorial service Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and burial will be private. The family will hold an open house Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where they will welcome friends to stop in. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Sonora Desert Museum or Hospice Family Care.
BOYER, George W., Lt. US Army Ret. 84, died May 7, 1995. Beloved father and good friend of, Margaret E. Boyer of Tucson and step-daughter, Margaret Ethel Johnson of Richmond, VA; niece, Marian Smith and great nephew, Gerald R. Boyer, both of Lebanon, PA. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donation to Army Relief Fund USAICandFH, attn: ATZS-PCF-A, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-6000. Private Memorial Service will be held. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CARLSON, Kathryn J., 79, of Tucson, died April 24, 1995. Born January 20, 1916, in Isanti, MN. She was actively involved as a volunteer with the D.A.V. Survived by son, David Carlson of Hastings, MN; daughter, Diane Carlson of St. Paul, MN; numerous brothers and sisters. Memorial Service Tuesday 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719 in memory of Kathyrn J. Carlson.
CARRIZASA, Augustine Rivera, 35, of Tucson, died May 8, 1995. Survivors include son, Carlos Jesus and Rodrigo of Tucson; mother, Lilly Rivera of Tucson; brothers, Carlos and Rafael of Tucson; sister, Cecilia, Marcella, Martha, Jessica and Rebecca, all of Tucson; grandmothers, Kika Rivera of San Francisco, CA, Susana Millan of Mazatlan, MX. Funeral Services were held May 12, 1995 at Our Lady of the Desert. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
CECIL, Lucille E., 87, died May 11, 1995. Mother of Frank (Pat) Miller of Tucson and Lucy (Ron) Bracy of Monrovia, CA; grandmother of Mark Miller, Maureen Miller, Paul Miller, all of Tucson, Robert, Daniel, Mary, Christine, and Albert Bracy, all of Monrovia, CA; 11 great grandchildren also survive. Services and burial to be held May 27, 1995 at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
CONCHA, Andrade Gradillas, 76, after a long illness entered into the Kingdom of God on May 11, 1995. Preceded in death by her loving parents Enrique and Victoria Andrade; brothers, Enrique, Jesus Manuel, and Ramon Andrade, and sisters, Socorro Reeder, Elma Victoria and Alicia Andrade. Her surviving family members are her husband, Edward S. Gradillas; and her children are Edward (Anna) Gradillas Jr., Tucson, AZ., Geraldine (Ralph) Cruz, La Habra, CA, Margaret (Peggy) Rodriguez and (Andrea), Tina (Ron) Romero, Tucson, AZ., Albert Gradillas, Anaheim, CA, Delia (Alberto) Urias, Tucson, AZ., Roy Andrade, El Monte, CA; also survived by Yolanda Gastelum and Steve Reeder, Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by her sisters, Elenor Contreras and Rosa Maria Villegas, Lancaster, CA; and brother, Salvador (Anna Maria) Andrade. Other survivors include 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces, friends and neighbors. Concha was a graduate of Tucson High School (Class of 1938). She was employed for 38 years as a pharmacist technician by Martin, Ryan-Evans, and Revco Drug Stores. In later years she was also employed as a teacher assistant at Cholla High School. She was an active member of the following organizations: Catholic Daughters of America #1227, St. Elizabeth of Hungry Clinic, Badger Foundation, a Cursillista and a Guadalupana de la Capilla de Guadalupe. Pall-bearers are Martin Gradillas, Thom and Nicolas Cruz, Alexandro Urias, Ronnie (Rocky) Romero, and Salvador Anthony Andrade. Honorary Pall-bearers are Christopher Romero, Armando Juarez, Raymond Blurton, Leonardo Urias and James Gonzales, Tanner Gradillas. Services are at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., on Monday, May 15, 1995. Viewing from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a Mass at 7:00 p.m. Scripture Services will be held at Santa Cruz Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
DEES, Mary Helen 'Hattie', 41, of Tucson, died May 6, 1995 at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She was a RN at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson. She was a member of Agape Christian Community Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Staton. She is survived by husband, Otis Vernon Dees of Tucson; mother, Maggie Coleman of Phoenix; son, Kevin Marcus Dees of Tucson; daughters, Kimberlynn Marie Williams of Tucson; step-daughters, Evett Huggins, Vonda White, and Katrina White, all of Phoenix; brothers, James Henderson of Springville, LA, Clarence Ray Coleman of Fayette, MS and Jimmie Staton of El Centro, CA; sisters, Odessa Gilmore of Yuma, Vergie Tisdel, Elaine Dryer, Kendra McClain, Melinda Phifer and Sheron Coleman, all of Phoenix; grandmother, Iola Staton of El Centro, CA; and two grandchildren. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 1995 at JOHNSON MORTUARY CHAPEL, Yuma, AZ. Rosary will be held Saturday, May 13, 1995 at 12:00 Noon at JOHNSON MORTUARY, Yuma, AZ, with Rev. Anthony Moss officiating with burial at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, AZ. Pallberers: Reggie Williams, David Hughes, Tommy Hughes, Chesley Kelly, Etienne Jackson and Donald Jackson. Honorary Pallbearers: Dwayne Dees, Matthew Phifer, Cory Tomlin, Michael Tomlin and Carl Morris. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Christian Community Church Building Fund, c/o Holiday Inn Holidome on Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ
HARBOUR, M.E. 'Ray', 75, of Tucson, died May 11, 1995. Survived by wife, Rose; daughters, Peggy Murray of Moraga, CA, Carolyn Harvey of Yuma, AZ, Patricia Emeigh of Rochester, MN; brothers, Rodney Harbour, F. Bryan Harbour, Glenn Harbour all of Tucson; sisters, Vera Brooke Starkey and Grace Anderson both of CA. Friends may call Sunday, May 14, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Mr. Harbour's funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association-Southern Arizona Chapter, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423.
