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UNDERHILL, Adna Heaton, 81, of Tucson, died December 21, 1995. He was a retired professor at the University of Arizona and a former Director of Outdoor Recreation with the U.S. Dept. of Interior. He is survived by his children, Lynn Underhill, Colorado Springs, CO, Pamela Underhill, Harpers Ferry, WV, Adna H. Underhill Jr., Grand Rapids, MI, Leslie Underhill Hendricks, Shawnee of Delaware, PA, John Underhill, Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Diana Sands, Thera Wadley, Lexi Underhill, Adam Underhill, Katelyn Hendricks, Jared Hendricks, Will Heaton Hendricks, Mark Tusing, Monica Silva, Nicholas Underhill; and two great grandchildren, Cameron Wadley and Landon Wadley. He was a member of Boone and Crockett, Trout Unlimited, Nature Conservancy, First Special Service Force, Dartmouth Alumni, American Fisheries Soc., and the Arizona Wildlife Society. Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee Saturday, December 23, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 or the Turning Point School, 2200 N. Dodge Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716.
COCKERHAM, Edward Lee, 82, of Safford, died Saturday, December 23 at Tucson Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1913 in Italy, TX. He was employed as a miner for Phelps Dodge in Morenci until his retirement in 1973 when he moved to Safford. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Verva Denison Cockerham of Safford; a son, William of Phoenix; three daughters, Nancy Coon of OH, Brenda Marietti of Tucson, and Kathleen Birch of TX; four sisters and three brothers, as well as 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 27, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Thatcher at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of DAVID’S SAFFORD FUNERAL HOME.
KLOPP, Charles Frederick, Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Retired), age 75, died December 23, 1995. Survived by wife of 53 years, Geraldine; children, Charles F. (Rosey) Klopp, Jr. of North Branch, MN, Barbara E. (Jay) Parker of Silverdale, WA, and Marcia L. (Robert) Bassler of Springfield, VA; grandchildren, Amy Klopp Hall and Jessica Klopp of Stafford, VA, Nathan C. Klopp of N. Mankato, MN, Daniel J. Parker, Alison and Steven Bassler and twin great grandchildren, Hannah and Jacob Hall; sister, June Luke of Riviera Beach, FL; and brother, Clarence R. (Edna) Klopp of Stuart, FL. Col. Klopp was born February 28, 1920 in Reading, PA, attended schools there, graduating from Reading High School in 1937. He entered the Army as a volunteer on December 11, 1941; served in WWII and Korea, receiving a Distinguished Service Medal from the Republic of Korea. Other assignments included Franco, Germany, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, California, and Kansas, completing 22 years of active duty and retiring at Ft. Huachuca in 1963. He and his family settled in Tucson in 1964. Civil Service employee at Davis Monthan AFB Aircraft and Storage Facility until second retirement in 1982. Member Tucson Lodge No. 4 F&AM, Tucson Lodge of Perfection (Scottish Rite), Sabbar Shrine Temple and Legion of Honor. He enjoyed golf and bowling until he finally lost his long valiant struggle with pulmonary emphysema. At the decedent’s request there will be no local memorial service. Burial at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital, c/o Sabbar Shrine Temple of the Arizona Lung Association. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
NORIEGA, Monica Escarcega, 76, of Tucson born April 28, 1919 and passed away December 21, 1995.
Survived by her husband of 59 years, Raul N. Noriega; son, Ricardo E. Noriega; daughters, Yolanda (Ramon) Bazurto, Monica (Al) Navarrete, Aida (Johnny) Sanchez; sisters, Juvencia Munoz, Chelsa Rodriguez of Pirtleville, AZ, Maria Valadez of Los Angeles, CA.
Also survived by grandchildren, Ricardo Sanchez, Monica (Joe) Collins, Eliza (Mark) Sanchez, Lety Bazurto, Sonia Navarrete, Sabrina (Rene) Camacho, Johnny (Lupita) Sanchez, Carlos (Cindy) Sanchez, Ricardo Sanchez and the late Ramoncito N. Bazurto Jr.; great-grandchildren, Monique and Nicole Collins, Marco Sanchez Jr., Moniquita, Carlos Jr., Corina, Ana Lisa Sanchez, and Brianna Camacho.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 27, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday December 26, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Mark Sanchez, Rene Camacho, Joe Collins, Ricardo Sanchez, Carlos Sanchez, Johnny Sanchez, Sr., Al Navarette, Roberto Munoz, Ramon Bazurto, Johnny Sanchez Jr.
Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SANBORN, Bonnie Sue, 41 years old was murdered December 9, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Robert; and children, Bradley (15), Candace (13), and Brandon (10); two brothers, Michael and William Sullivan; one sister, Tyra Chloupek; father Raymond W. Sullivan. The funeral for this warm and loving person will be held December 27, 1995 Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be permitted December 26, Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. The families requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bonnie Sanborn Estate/Reward Account, Bank One, Account No. 3696-3001.
BOYD, Dorothy B., 72, of Tucson, died December 19, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Ben W. Boyd, II. Survived by son, Ben W. (Kathleen) Boyd of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Brittany, Scott and Alexander. Memorial Services, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. West Ajo Baptist Church, 5757 W. Ajo Way, Tucson. Memorial contributions may be made to Arizona Eastern Star Tribute Fund, for the Arizona Eastern Star Retirement Center, 4602 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
FAUST, Alta Ellen, 83, of Tucson died December 23, 1995. Survived by daughter, Scarlett Taylor (Jay) of Tucson; brother, Horace Dudley (Sylvia) of West Columbia, TX; six grandchildren, Wayne, Guy, Nancy, Katie, Andy, Danny; great grandchildren, Sara, Jeremy, Stephanie, Scott, Hannah. Many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at Grace St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Tucson at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 1995 with Father Gordon McBride officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to TMC Hospice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
LORANGER, Alice E., widow of Louis E. Loranger, passed away December 7, 1995. Survived by four children, James and John Loranger of Tucson and Marilyn and Shirley Loranger of Cardiff, CA; 10 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery.
PESQUEIRA, William M., 78 of Tucson passed away on December 22, 1995. Survived by wife, Sophie V. Pesqueira; daughters, Edna (Jose) Varelas, Virginia (Ed Delci) Pesqueira PhD., Wilhelmina (John) Dreter; son, W. David (Socorro) Pesqueira. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Family suggests donations be made to the St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SMITH, Gladys, 90, died December 21, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband, Oliver W. Smith. Graveside Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 1996 at T.M.P. South Lawn. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
STASH, Walter T., 61, of Tucson, died December 23, 1995. Predeceased by parents, Walter and Marguerite Stash. Survived by wife of 40 years, Betty Ann (Vrandenburch); son, W. Thomas (Jane) Stash of Tucson; his children, Jennifer and Kevin; daughters, Linda Larson, her daughter, Kimberly, Karen (Jack) Woolridge; brothers, Robert Stash and sons, Andy of Tucson and Eugene Stash of New York. Memorial Services Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Donations may be made to Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell Ave, #256, Tucson, AZ 85718.
BALLESTEROS, Socorro “Cora’ V. Ballesteros, 74, of Tucson, passed away December 22, 1995. Preceded in death by parents, Francisco and Refugio Valenzuela; and also her brothers and sisters, Henry Valenzuela, Eduardo Valenzuela, Rose Terrazas, Hortencia Perez, Mary Rodriguez. Survived by husband of 54 1/2 years, Antonio C. Ballesteros; daughter, Ana B. (Richard) Araujo; son, Jamie V. (Marina) Ballesteros; sister, Carmen (Vince) Taranto. Also survived by grandchildren, Christina (Mark) Garcia, Erika Ballesteros, Jaime Ballesteros Jr., Ana Araujo, Richard Michael Araujo; great-grandson, Matthew Ray Estrada. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at St. Augustine Cathedral Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers: Richard Michael Araujo, Jaime Ballesteros Jr., Bill Lopez, Tom Perez, Marco Rodriguez, David Ballesteros, Angel Ballesteros Jr., Diego Ballesteros Jr. Donations may be made to the Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
COMITZ, Edward V. Comitz, age 70, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Christmas morning knowing the love of his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pauline; daughters, Margie Comitz Johnson (Tom) and Thea Comitz Meyer (Scott); son, Edward Comitz; granddaughter, Jennifer Johnson; and grandsons, Timmy Johnson, Geno Meyer and Bryan Meyer. In 1953, Ed moved with his family to Tucson, where he opened the Studebaker/Mercedes Benz dealership. He made numerous close friends and was incredibly dedicated to his family. In particular, Ed was known for his generosity and selfless spirit. Services to be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., Friday, December 29th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Arizona Cancer Center at UMC.
CRAWFORD, Arthur A., 84, died December 25, 1995. Survived by his daughter, Catherine Crawford of CA; and son, Thomas W. Crawford of Tucson. Mr. Crawford was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and former member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway with Rev. Lew Runion officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GALLEGO, Aurelia Perez, of Tucson passed away December 23, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband, Esteban F. Gallego. Survived by son, Steve A. (Carloina) Gallego; grandchildren, David Gallego, Lorena Gallego; sisters, Soledad Tarazon, Juanita (Alberto) Peyron, Mary (Frank) Spatafore, Angela (Armando) Peyron, Lupe, Micaela, Aurora Perez; brother, Miguel (Carmen) Perez. Also survived by numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 1995 from 4:00 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 Friday at St. Augustine Cathedral at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GILLESPIE, Phillip A., age 71, passed away December 17, 1995. Born November 12, 1924 in Meadow Grove, Nebraska. Thirteen year resident of Tucson. Survived by four daughters, Kathleen, LuAnn, Joan and Jean, and son Larry, all of Illinois, and son Kelly of Florida. Also survived by sisters Katherine, Ellen, Sr. Rose (Franciscan Order), Margaret, and brothers Tom, Frank, Charles, Leo, Robert, and by long-time friend Adeline Gilmore. Preceded in death by parents and one sister. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Chapel, 215 S. Craycroft, Tucson on Wednesday, December 17, 1995 at 7 p.m.
GOOD, Mildred L., 81 of Tucson, died December 21, 1995. Survived by sons; Donald, James, Stanley; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 9:00 a.m., Thursday December 28 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
HENDRY, James E., 47, of St. David and formerly of Tucson, passed away December 23, 1995. Survived by son, Jason Hendry; daughter, Samantha Hendry, grandchildren, Aaron and Kyle Hendry, all of Leeds, England; father, Elmer J. Hendry and his wife Edith; mother, Linda N. Hendry; sister, Nancy Heckmaster of NE; grandparents, Nancy and Lynn Hodgson of Tucson. Visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. with Funeral Service and burial to follow.
