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ESTRADA, Miguel Arturo, 26, of Tucson, died August 19, 1995. Survivors include his mothers, Eduviges Estrada and Francisca Silverstein, his father Jesus Salazar; sisters Barbara, Maricella, Sofia, Sandra; brothers, Victor, Oscar, Jesus and Jose. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 1995. Funeral Mass will be at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 25, 1995. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GRAHAM, Wesley Duncan Jr., 73, of Tucson, died Tuesday, August 22, 1995. Master S.G.T. retired USAF. Survivors include, E. Evelyn Graham, spouse; Wesley Duncan Graham III, Craig Martyn Graham, sons; Michelle D. Graham, Kevin C. Graham, Kelly L. Graham, Heather L. Graham, grandchildren; Alicia L. Mann, great grandchild. Past Master Builders Lodge #60 F&AM, Elks Lodge #2532. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 25, 1995. Funeral Graveside Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES and East Lawn Cemetery 2:00 p.m. August 25, 1995 with Rev. Robert Wilkes officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Shriners Children Hospital. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HAWN, Harriet E., 69, passed away August 19, 1995. Survived by daughters, Victoria Boyd and Christine RePinec, both of Tucson, Laura Carey of San Diego and Gail Hahs of Benson; sons, Michael Myren of Tucson and James RePinec of WA; sister, Gloria Lee of Tucson and brother, Donald Myren of OR; five grandchildren, one great grandchild. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 1995 at Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan, with Rev. Pat Cunningham officiating. Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell #256 Tucson, AZ 85718.
JACOBS, Mary Gomez, 84, born in Tubac, AZ. Life long Tucson resident, passed away August 22, 1995. Survived by husband, E. A. Jacobs (Lee) of the Pioneer Jacobs-Carrillo Family; children, Walter and Lily Jacobs, Mary Lee and Joel Valdez, Lionel and Stella Jacobs and Ben and Mary Ann Jacobs; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Felix Gomez (Chano); cousin, Carmen Pimeitel; many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 25, 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 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to: Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd. Tucson, AZ or the St. Augustine's Maintenance Fund, 192 S. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
McCARTHY, Irene W., 73, of Tucson, died August 22, 1995. Survived by husband, William H. of Tucson; son, James E. (Theresa) of Yucca Valley, CA; brothers, Joseph O'Neil of VanNuys, CA and William O'Neil of Andover, MA; and grandchildren, Grace, Bridgette, Mary and Christopher. Rosary and Mass 1:00 p.m. Friday Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church with private interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
MINTER, Nedra U. (Jolly), died, August 22, 1995, at a Hospice in Tucson, AZ after a brief illness. Mrs. Minter was born April 21, 1908, near McFall, MO. She taught school at McFall, Pattonsburg, and Faucett, MO before retiring in 1973. She lived in the St. Joseph area for 34 years before moving to Tucson in 1986. On July 3, 1931 she married Eugene K. Minter. He died in 1986. Surviving: one son, Sam of Tucson, AZ and Cameron, MO with his wife Rosemary; a sister, Norma Hamner of Lake Ozark, MO; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
NENNINGER, Ruth G., 80, of Tucson, passed away August 21, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Ricardo Nenninger; sister, Emilia Goycoolea; son, Ricardo Alfredo Nenninger; brothers, Frank and Antonio Goycoolea. Survived by daughters, Maria Del Carmen (Antonio) Felix, Arlene (Frank) Quiroz, Bernadette (Gilbert) Egurola and Maria Antonieta (William) Boushelle; sisters, Alicia Goycoolea, Dolores Chiu and Socorro Morales; brother, Marco Antonio Goycoolea. Also survived by nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and first cousins, Maria Teresa Rodriguez and Emilia Montano. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 1995 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Church 1220 South 6th Avenue with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC
O'FARRIL, Jose Antonio Jr., 42 years old, died Sunday, August 20, 1995 in Tucson. Survived by son, Jose Antonio O'Farril II; all his Cuban brothers; two nieces, Tavita Sotolongo, Stephanie Sotolongo. Funeral services for Mr. O'Farril will be held Friday, August 25, at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends of Mr. O'Farril may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, with Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m.
STAPLETON, Rev. Msgr. James T. Reception of Body 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Viewing and Prayer Service 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church. Recitation of the Office of the Dead 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church. A Vigil and Scripture Rosary 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church. Closing 9:00 p.m. The Funeral and Mass of the Resurrection 11:00 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, concelebrated by the Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, Bishop of Tucson and priests of the Diocese of Tucson. Interment will be at Holy Hope Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY and MEMORIAL GARDENS.
VILLAESCUSA, Georgia 'Jean', 70, of Tucson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 1995 after a brave battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Arthur. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Monica Castillo), Karen (David Peron), Peter (Susan), Betsy (Bill Wilkening), Paul (Tangie); grandchildren, Jesse, Lisa, Patrick, Jean; brothers, Bolt (Rose) Minister, Rob (Ione) Minister; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Villaescusa was a graduate of the University of Arizona and a charter member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority there. She is remembered as a loving mother, an avid gardener, a person who always put others first, and a loyal Wildcat fan. Mrs. 'V' will be missed by all. A Scripture Service will be held Thursday, August 24, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 25, 1995 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity in her memory.
CORNWELL, Janie Marie, 47, of Tucson, died Monday, August 21, 1995. Survived by her husband, Charles E. Cornwell; children, Judy L. (Thomas R., Jr.) Dorame, Charles E. (Tina) Cornwell, Jr.; grandchildren, Denys and Donovan Cornwell; mother, Elberta B. Hammond; sister, Sharon K. (Larry) Loebe, all of Tucson; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father, Clarence Carl Hammond, September, 1991 and brother, Alvin E. Hammond, August 1984. No services are to be held at this time. Arrangement by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
HULSE, Duane W. Hulse, 42, died August 20, 1995. Survived by his father and step-mother, Willard and Nora Hulse of Tucson; nephew of Roy Hulse of Palm Springs, CA, Jim Hulse of Tucson and Barbara of Brazil. He was born in Tucson, May 3, 1953. Attend Cholla High School and the owner/operator of Audish Welding. Preceded in death by his mother Mary Ann Audish Hulse. Flying was his passion, fishing his love. Certified commercial pilot in 1993. Flew for the Flying Samaritans and was their Santa Claus in Mexico. He was Wright Flight Pilot of the year in 1994. He escorted parties for viewing whales off the Baja and fishing in Mexico. He never lost his zest for live. He leaves a legacy of friends in many walks of life and we are better for knowing him. A gathering of friends will be held at his parents home on Saturday, August 26, 1995 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
JOHNSON, Fawn B., 77, died August 21, 1995. Mother of Tamara (Garry) Lee of Tucson and Teresa (George) Hollister of Phoenix; grandmother of Gina Fitzpatrick, Shay Hollister and Sean Hollister, daughter of Myrtle Adkins of OK, sister of Fred Adkins of OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton F. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was retired from Catalina High School, after 20 years as a speech and English teacher. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 24, 1995 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Paul David Sholin D.D. officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Luke's Clinic at University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85724 would be appreciated. Friends may call 10:00 a.m. until service time, Thursday, August 24, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KESSEL, Florence E., 72, of Tucson, died August 18, 1995. Funeral arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111)
McDONALD, Valerie Ann Dunn, 62, born February 22, 1933, died August 19, 1995. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by husband, Alvin McDonald; adopted family, Ann, Mark and Laurine Moyer and Ethyl Hines; one niece, nephew and sister-in-law, all of OR also survive. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 1995 at First Baptist Church, 215 E. 5th St. Burial in TMP South Lawn. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, and one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McDonald Funeral Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, 215 E. 5th St, Tucson, AZ 85705.
NENNINGER, Ruth G., 80, of Tucson, passed away August 21, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Ricardo Nenninger; sister, Emilia Goycoolea; son, Ricardo Alfredo Nenninger; brothers, Frank and Antonio Goycoolea. Survived by daughters, Maria Del Carmen (Antonio) Felix, Arlene (Frank) Quiroz, Bernadette (Gilbert) Egurola and Maria Antonieta (William) Boushelle; sisters, Alicia Goycoolea, Dolores Chiu and Socorro Morales; brother, Marco Antonio Goycoolea. Also survived by nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and first cousins, Maria Teresa Rodriguez and Emilia Montano. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 1995 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Church 1220 South 6th Avenue with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RUEHLE, Julia Alvina, 92, of Tucson, died August 17, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband, Delmar and nephews, George and Edward Rodgers. Survived by Bernard (Camille) Rodgers of Southfield, MI, Richard (Violet) Ruehle of Cedarburg, WI, Clara Rodgers of Utica, MI; numerous great nieces and nephews, one great, great, great, nephew and a family of many dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Rd. on Friday, August 25, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Thomas E. Kiracofe officiating. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to the 'Julie Motzkin Memorial Cystic Fibrosis Fund' c/o 'The Old Pueblo Civitan Club', 7615 E. Calle Los Arboles, Tucson, AZ 85750. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.
SHELEY II, Johnny, 38, of Casa Grande, AZ, died Friday, August 18, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Starla and daughter, Nicole of Casa Grande; son, Pvt. John G. Sheley III of Ft.Houston TX; father, John G. Sheley, Sr and step-mother, Almeta Sheley of Tucson. Johnny's blood mother preceded him in death in June 1981. Also survived by sisters, Cynthia Thompson of San Diego, CA, Diane Y. Prussner of Rapid City, SD; brother, Mark Sheley of Alta Loma, CA; and step-brother Jimmie McKee of Amana, IA. Mr. Sheley was an ASE Certified Auto Technician, Stock-car Technician 'pit-man' and also did some driving. Was a `Dodge Dart' advocate, avid golfer, pool player and dart-board challenger. Above all, a loyal devotee to the Dallas Cowboys Football season after season. Friends may call at ADAIR DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 North Dodge Blvd, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23. Funeral will be at ADAIR DODGE CHAPEL, at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, with Rev. John G. Sheley, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Helping Hands Inc., 1901 N. Trekell Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85222.Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SHERMAN, Stanley Stuart Sr., 70, of Barefoot Bay, FL, died on August 21, 1995, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, FL, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Sherman was born on February 4, 1925 in Syracuse, NY and had been a resident of Barefoot Bay since 1994 moving here from Tucson, AZ. He was a Personnel Director in the Federal Government for 35 years. He was a member of the Methodist faith, a Graduate of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, a Navy Veteran of WWII, and an avid bowler golfer and fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Dorothy S. Sherman of Barefoot Bay, FL; son, Stanley Sherman, Jr. of Marietta, GA; daughters, Hope A. Benoit and Faith Wagner, both of Tucson, AZ; and six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. The family requests no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, North Indian River Unit, P.O. Box 1749, Sebastian FL., 32978 in memory of Mr. Sherman. Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.
STAPLETON, Rev. Msgr. James T. Stapleton, retired pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Green Valley, died Sunday, August 20, 1995 in Green Valley after a long illness. He was 61.
During his 37 years in the Diocese of Tucson, Msgr. Stapleton served in 10 parishes. He also was editor of the diocesan newspaper, 'Arizona Register, ' from 1965 to 1970.
A native of Dublin, Ireland, he attended seminary at St. Patrick's College, Carlow, Ireland, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Tucson in 1958.
His assignments included: associate pastor, Sts. Simon and Jude Parish, Phoenix, 1958 to 1963; associate pastor, All Saints Parish, Tucson, 1963 to 1968; associate pastor, Holy Family Parish, Tucson, 1968 to 1969; associate pastor, St. Augustine Cathedral, 1969; associate pastor, St. Monica Parish, Tucson, 1970 and 1980 to 1982; pastor, St. Helen's Parish, Eloy, 1970 to 1973; associate pastor, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Tucson, 1976 to 1977 and 1983 to 1984; pastor, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Somerton, 1977; pastor, St. Francis Parish, Superior, 1977 to 1980; associate pastor, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Tucson, 1982 to 1983.
He became pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in 1984. He retired as pastor in 1995 because of illness.
Other service to the Diocese included advanced studies in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America from 1973 to 1974 in preparation for the position of Vice Officialis of the Marriage Tribunal from 1974 to 1975.
Reception of Body 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.
Viewing and Prayer Service 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church.
Recitation of the Office of the Dead 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church.
A vigil and Scripture Rosary 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church. Closing 9:00 p.m.
The funeral and Mass of the Resurrection 11:00 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, concelebrated by the Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, Bishop of Tucson and priests of the Diocese of Tucson.
Interment will be at Holy Hope Cemetery.
Survived by two sisters, Vera O'Connor and Maureen Benton, both of Dublin, Ireland; and five nephews and three nieces.
Memorial donations may be made to a memorial Statue of St. Joseph, 505 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley, AZ 85614 or Carondelet Hospice Services, 1910 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley, AZ 85614. Funeral arrangements were handled by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY and MEMORIAL GARDENS.
