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LEON, Frances L. 'Panchita', born in Greaterville, AZ, and at an early age moved to Tucson. Preceded in death by parents, Carlota V. Laguna and Francisco M. Leon; brothers, Leonard, Joe and Lorenzo. Panchita worked at El Rio Health Center for 21 plus years as a Medical Receptionist. Panchita was very active in the restoration of the Barrio Historical, which she was a part of since she moved to Tucson. Panchita lived life to the fullest and she touched the lives of many people with her unselfish and giving character. Panchita will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends who loved her. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, 1995 from 4:00 to 9:00 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, July 8, 1995 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. In memory of Francis Leon, family suggest donations could be made to St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MEITZKE, Richard C. 'Dick', 69, of Tucson, went to be with our Lord on July 5, 1995. Born in Benton Harbor, MI March 14, 1926. Preceded in death by his father, Clifford H. Meitzke and sister, Marilyn R. Gordon. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Jane G.; mother, Dorothy P. Miller of Tucson; daughter, Carol (Michael) Jester of Metairie, LA; one grandson and one granddaughter. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends who all loved him and will miss him for his strong zest for life and his humor. Dick was a Veteran of U.S. Navy, life time member of the Foreign Wars #10008, American Legion #36, Elks Club #2090 and Moose Lodge #747. Memorial Services will be held at a later date with Rev. Barbara Smith of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
VIRGIL, Trinidad, 72, of Tucson, (loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother), passed away July 4, 1995. Survived by 12 children, Beverly Fortune, Charles Virgil, Ernest Virgil, Marvin Johnson, Denise Watkins, all of Tucson; George Evans, Yvonne Lathion, Harold Johnson, Rochelle Shaw, all of CA, Cynthia Parris of VA, Jeffrey Parris of Chicago, Vincent Parris of NY and Debra DeSilva of NJ; also survived by one sister, Delores Winn of CA; 36 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, 1995 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 338 W. University Blvd. Visitation will be Saturday, July 8, 1995 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery.
AGUIRRE, Enrique C. 'Henry', 84, of Red Rock, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 1995. Survivors include loving children, Cecilia (Michael) Harrold, Mary Alice (Ron) Vogler, Henry H. 'Rick' (Cynthia) Aguirre, all of AZ; grandchildren, Lisa (James) Cortese, Kristin Marie Harrold, Monique (Jeff) Smith, Ricardo Aguirre, Breeanna, Cameron, and Daniella Rose Aguirre; great-grandchildren, Jamie Lynn and Lauren Cortese; brother, Yjinio F. Aguirre; sister, Ana Serrano. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Aguirre was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He was a descendant of a pioneer ranching and farming family northwest of Tucson in the Red Rock Area. He was a longtime member of the Arizona Cattle Growers and Arizona Cotton Growers Association. During World War II, Mr. Aguirre was hired by the Department of Defense and later joined U.S.D.A. as an appraiser specifically for the abatement of hoof and mouth disease in Mexico. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 7, 1995. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1436 N. Campbell, Saturday, July 8, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Internment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Family suggests any memorials be made to St. Joseph's Hospice 350 N. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ or St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 12101 W. Moore Rd., Marana AZ, 85653 in Mr. Aguirre's memory. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ARMBRUSTER, Ronald G., 57, of Tucson, passed away July 3, 1995. Born in Belvidere, IL on January 24, 1938. Mr. Armbruster is survived by his wife of 31 years, Esther; sons, Carl and John of Tucson; two grandchildren; mother, Marrion; sister, Pat Walker of Tucson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Armbruster served four years in the USAF, retired from U.S. West after 32 years. He was also a member for 27 years of the American Legion Post 36, and member of the Copper Knights Color Post 36, and a life member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 9, 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #36, 5845 E. 22nd. In lieu of flowers, family requests remembrances be made to Sons of the American Legion Sqd #36. Arrangements HEATHER MORTUARY.
CARLSON, Grace Mae. Graveside Services for Grace Mae Carlson, 76, of Tempe, AZ, will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 1995 at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson. She died Saturday, July 1, 1995 in Tempe. Mrs. Carlson, a beautician, was born in Ramer, Tennessee. Survivors include daughter, Robin Blades of Chandler; brother, Victor Steadman of Tucson; and four grandchildren. Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe, AZ handled the arrangements. 602-967-2104.
CONTRERAS, Anita, 40, died July 2, 1995. Mother of Alicia Whitworth and Elena Whitworth, both of Tucson; daughter of Guillermina Andrews of Tucson; sister of Maria Weisenberger and Ruben Contreras, both of Tucson and Oscar Contreras, Maurice Andrews and William Andrews, all of WA and David Andrews of TX. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 1995. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
COOKENMASTER, Jeffrey S. 'Leaf', 22, of Tucson. Born May 6, 1973, died July 1, 1995. Survived by fiance, Amber Easterday; daughter, Tia Cookenmaster; parents, Ron and Celeste Cookenmaster; brothers, Michael (Marcie) Cookenmaster and Phillip Cookenmaster; grandfathers, Devello Cookenmaster and Charles McDonough; one niece, four aunts, and three uncles. Private Service and burial will be held Friday, July 7, 1995 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
CVITKOVICH, Joseph F., 72 years old, died Monday, July 3, 1995. He was an area resident for 44 years. He retired from Hughes Aircraft. Survivors include son, Dick (Linda) of Tucson; daughter, Soa (Garry) Fink of Kansas; daughter, Sarah (Gary) Murray of Elgin, AZ; brother, Charles (Anne); brother, Steve; sister, Mildred (Edward) Sasak, all from Ohio; brother, Ed of Tucson; sister, Delores Smith of Florida; nine grandchildren; and no great-grandchildren. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
DENCKLAU, Edna L., 84, of Eagle Grove, Iowa, died Saturday, July 1, 1995 in Eagle Grove. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and her son, Gaylord. She is survived by her grandsons, Anthony and Timothy Dencklau of Tucson; and brother, Raymond Dencklau of Eagle Grove, IA. Mrs. Dencklau was a resident of Tucson from 1957 until 1991. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 1995 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Local arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
ESCALADA, Rosalva Williams. A Funeral Mass was held July 3, 1995 at Sacred Heart Church for long-time resident, Rosalva Williams Escalada who died July 1, 1995. She was a vital active member of this community through-out her life. Her community service career included stints as State Regent of the Arizona Catholic Daughters of America, Grand Regent of the Santa Cruz Court #1341, Nogales Woman of the Year 1949, Hospital Auxiliary member, Santa Cruz County Chairperson for the March of Dimes, Secretary/treasurer of the Nogales Public Library Board, Nogales Chairperson for the American Red Cross Blood Donor Program, board member of the Santa Cruz Mental Health Association, and President of the Nogales Community Concert Association. Mrs. Escalada also served on the general fund raising committee for Saint Joseph's Hospital for many years and as vice-president of the Nogales Womans Club. She belonged to the panel for Mobilization and the Child and was a delegate to the conference on Children and Youth. Mrs. Escalada was an avid golfer, family and friends agree that making a 'hole in one' at the Meadow Hills County Club was one of the highlights of her golfing career. Mrs. Escalada graduated from Nogales High School in 1927. She worked for many years as assistant to Dr. Laurence Houle. Mrs. Escalada was pre-deceased by her husband, Manuel Escalada, member of a pioneer family. She is survived by Irene Valencia Gonzales, Tijuana, Alma Teresa Salazar, Cananea, Ruben Velasco, Tucson, Amelia Garay, Rio Rico, Harriet Compoy, Monterrey Nuevo Larredo, Mex., Eugenio Velasco, Mexico, D. F., Roberto Valasco, Mazatlan, Valerie J. Valencia, Tempe, Vanessa Rothstein, Nogales, Dina Manriquez, Las Vegas, Cristine Valencia, Flagstaff, Nicole Valencia, Mesa, 28 grand nieces and nephews and 29 great-grand nieces and nephews. Arrangements byh Adair's Carroon Mortuary, Nogales, AZ.
HAMMILL, John J., 77, passed away July 2, 1995. Husband of A. Constance Hammill of Tucson; father of John J. Hammill, James Hammill, Kevin Hammill, all of NJ and Catherine Hammill of PA; stepfather of Mark Yarns of CO, Karen McGowan of Tucson, David Yarns, Patricia Mooney, both of NJ; brother of Richard V. Hammill of NJ and Betty Evans of NC; seven grandchildren also survive. Preceded in death by stepdaughter, Barbara Mooney. Graveside Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, 1995 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Military honors at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAURY, Del W., 55 years old, died Monday, July 3, 1995. He was an area resident for 34 years. He was a retired Tucson Policeman. Survivors include his wife, Gianfrance; five children; seven grandchildren; and one sister. Memorial Service will be Friday 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
JOAQUIN, Angelo Jose, Sr, passed away Monday, July 3, 1995. Angelo was born on February 13, 1929 in Covered Wells on the Tohono O'odham Nation. He lived with his family in the Florence area for the past 35 years, where he was instrumental in the formation of the 44-acre Florence Reservation. Angelo is survived by his wife, Marcellina; 11 children; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Angelo had a distinguished career as a tribal leader, including serving as a school board member, district councilman and as a representative of the Gu Achi District to the Tohono O'odham Legislative Council. Angelo was elected as Vice Chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation in 1988, and served as Chairman from 1989 to 1990. Angelo will be remembered for his contributions to waila music. The Joaquin Brothers, a family band which performed together for 35 years, appeared in such venues as Wolf Trap in Virginia, a Polka Pow Wow in Buffalo, New York, the World of Music and Dance Festival to Toronto and Carnegie Hall, as well as recorded for the Smithsonian's Folkmasters Series broadcast on National Public Radio. The band also appeared at many local festivals in southern Arizona. Funeral arrangements include a public viewing at the Tohono O'odham Nation Council Chambers in Sells on Friday, July 7 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A 7:00 p.m. Mass is scheduled at Upper Covered Wells, approximately 25 miles west of Sells. Burial services will take place at 5:00 a.m. on July 8 in Upper Covered Wells.
LARSON, Raymond Harry, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 1995 at the age of 88 years. He died at home with his adopted family, Mildred, Connie and Joseph Young in Tucson, Arizona. He shall be loved and missed for his zest for life, and his gentle humor by his family and many friends. Graveside Services will be on Wednesday, July 12, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery.
LEON, Frances L. 'Panchita', born in Greaterville, AZ, and at an early age moved to Tucson. Preceded in death by parents, Carlota V. Laguna and Francisco M. Leon; brothers, Leonard, Joe and Lorenzo. Panchita worked at El Rio Health Center for 21 plus years as a Medical Receptionist. Panchita was very active in the restoration of the Barrio Historical, which she was a part of since she moved to Tucson. Panchita lived life to the fullest and she touched the lives of many people with her unselfish and giving character. Panchita will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends who loved her. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, 1995 from 4:00 to 9:00 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, July 8, 1995 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. In memory of Francis Leon, family suggest donations could be made to St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MARTIN, John H., 67, of Tucson, died July 4, 1995. Survived by wife, Peggy W. Martin of Tucson; sons, John K. Martin of Tacoma, WA, Joseph C. Martin of Abilene, TX, Russell L. Martin of Tucson; brothers, Dr. Fred W. Martin of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Rev. Robert A. Martin of Front Royal, VA; sister, Grace June Collier of Portsmouth, VA; and four grandchildren. Memorial Services Thursday, July 6, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Chapel of Tucson Baptist Temple, with Pastor Louis W. Johnson officiating. Friends may call just prior to service time Thursday, 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the church, 1525 S. Columbus Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Division of Developmental Disabilities, 400 W. Congress, Tucson 85701. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
ORTENZI, Ralph S., 58, passed away July 5, 1995. Husband of Theresa Ortenzi of Tucson; father of Thomas Ortenzi of Tucson, Mary Utter of NY, Margaret Bruns of Tucson, Ralph C. Ortenzi of CA and Paul Ortenzi of Tucson; brother of Marie Rizzotti of NY and Alfred Ortenzi of NJ; seven grandchildren also survive. Graveside Service2:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 1995 at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery with full military honors given by Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Friends may call from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m Friday, July 7, 1995 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc., 40 N. Swan, Suite 116, Tucson, AZ 85711.
SMITH, Helen H., 91, of Tucson, died July 4, 1995. Survived by son, Jerome Hazen Smith, MD; daughter-in-law, Marilyn S. Smith, MD of Dickinson, TX; grandsons, Nathaniel Hazen Smith, MD (Kim Nguyen Smith, MD) of Katy, TX and Andrew Kellogg Smith of Dickinson, TX; granddaughter, Kathryn Hewitt Smith (James) Felts of Dickinson, TX; great-grandson, Austin James Felts. Friends may call Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Service and burial will be held Saturday in Overton, NE.
WELLS, Raeford Mayo, 59 years old, died Monday, July 3. He was an area resident for 28 years. Survivors are wife, Mary Joe of San Manuel; son, James (Susan) of VA; daughter, Cynthia Jo (David) Hintze of Tucson; mother, Freda; brother, Jackson (Barbara) both of NC; three grandchildren. Family suggests contributions to Ronald McDonald House. Visitation will be Thursday, July 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY. Memorial Service will be Friday, July 7, 1995, 11:00 a.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL.
