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SARGENT, Harold F. “Sarge’, 66, of Tucson, died December 31, 1995. He is survived by his brother, Raymond Sargent of Peoria, IL; as well as numerous friends in the movie industry and the Tucson area. Memorial Services will be held at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus, Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. with Chaplain Harry Weneinger officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Casa de Los Ninos Crisis Center, 347 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
ARMSTRONG, Barbara Jenkins, born September 12, 1912, died January 8, 1996. A retired architect, graduated from the University of Michigan School of Architecture in 1935. She moved to Green Valley in 1977 from Madison, Wisconsin where she was active in maintaining the Unitarian Meeting House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Barbara was very active in the Villas East Home Owners Association, The Forum, the Green Valley Computer Club and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. According to Barbara’s wishes there will be no formal public service although her friends are encouraged to gather together and remiss about her very active life. Memorials to Barbara may be sent to Green Valley Friends in Deed or the Friends of the Unitarian Meeting House, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53705.
BATISTE, Mary Thomasine, 77, resident of Tucson for 56 years, died December 10, 1995. She is survived by her children, Ronald Batiste of Pasadena, CA, Ernest R. Batiste III of Bellevue, WA, Marc C. Batiste of Phoenix, Karen L. Batiste-Krasne of Vancouver, WA and Candace M. Selwyn of Summit, NJ; also surviving are a brother, Richard A. Hightower, Jr. of Rialto, CA; and sister, Elizabeth G. Hightower of Washington, DC; as well as 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Batiste was a junior high school teacher who taught French and English. Memorial Services will be Saturday, January 20, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. at Gallery in the Sun, 6400 N. Swan Rd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BOORSTEIN, Mary, 94, of Tucson, died January 15, 1996. Proceeded in death by her husband, Israel. She is survived by children, Esther “Mitzi“ Szerlip of Northridge, CA, Shirley (Jerry) Rosenberg of Tucson and Frances (George) Schloss of Angora, CA; grandchildren, Steve, Suzanne, Mark, Lisa (Nate), Sara (Joe), Alane (David) and David; great-grandchildren, Danny and Benjamin. Life member of Hadassah, Sisterhood of Congregation Anshei Israel, Pioneer Women and B’Nai Brith. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, January 17 3:00 p.m. at the Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Arthur Oleisky officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hadassah or Congregation Anshei Israel. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
COLLINS, Elizabeth Florene, 73, a 36 year resident of Tucson, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Collins. Survived by children, Nina (Michael) Riley of Raleigh, NC, Dennis (Loree) Collins, Elizabeth (Charles) Abraham and John (Anna) Collins, all of Tucson; 18 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; three brothers, Dr. Edward (Edna) Whiteman of Liberty, MO, Floyd (Catharine) Whiteman of Odessa, MO and Charles (Catherine) of Livingston, TX. She worked at Tucson Medical Center and retired after 23 years. Visitation at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Tuesday, January 16, 1996 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be Wednesday, January 17, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Cemetery.
DENNY, Mellie M., 100 years old, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. She is survived by son, Alfred Jr. of CA; son, Thomas of Tucson; sister-in-law, Ola Mae Means of TX; nieces and nephews. She was known as an antique collector and member of many bridge clubs. Visitation is Tuesday, January 16, 1996 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY with Rev. Dale Hewitt officiating.
DOYLE, Berry A., 32, died January 12, 1996. Survived by father, Bud Doyle; mother, Peggy Summers, both of IN; brothers, John and Jim Doyle of IN; sisters, Tammy Doyle and Leigh Petersen of Tucson; half-brothers, Joey and Tim Doyle; half-sisters, Julie and Gail, all of IN; two daughters, Amber and Sherry, both of Tucson; 16 nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Neil and Summers, Martinsville, IN.
FOURNIER, Isabel A., 81, of Tucson, passed away January 12, 1996. She is survived by daughter, Joan and her husband Phillip Gucciardo of Tucson; son, Donald and his wife Eleanor Fournier of KS; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Wilfrid “Bill’ Fournier in 1990 and daughter Shirley Cole in 1995. She was a member of the Corvair Club. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Rosary being said at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Funeral Mass will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
HARMAN, Mildred F., 87, of Tucson, died January 14, 1996. Survivors include sons, Glenn (Diane) Harman of Tucson, Ronald (Evy) Harman of Phoenix; sisters, Carol Bornholt, Valpariaso, IN, Ruby Egland of Milwaukee, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Carl Harman in 1988. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 1996. Funeral Services will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 3925 E. 5th St. 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 1996 with Rev. Brian Dill and Rev. Don Haase officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund c/o Faith Lutheran Church, 3925 E. 5th St. Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
JARDINE, John F., 85, died January 14, 1996. Survived by his wife, Gladys Jardine of Tucson; daughter, Paulette B. (Thomas) Jardine Izydorski of Tucson; grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Izydorski Taylor of Germany and Todd T. Izydorski of Tucson; sisters, Cressie (Louis) Borges of CA, Nettie (George) Justyn of CA and Angeline (John) Cabral of HI and Helen Jardine of HI. Mr. Jardine retired as assistant administrator from Hilo Hospital in Hilo, HI. A long time member of the Elks. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima with Interment to follow at TMP East Lawn. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MACHADO, Ernestina, 85, of Tucson, passed away January 14, 1996. She is survived by daughter, Romelia M. (Bob) Sacina; sons, Henry (Elizabeth) and Robert (Yolanda) Machado; seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 1996 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 p.m. Committal Services will be conducted by Father Ciprian Killacky on Thursday, January 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MONTANO, Monica Ann, 16, of Tucson, born March 12, 1979, passed away January 13, 1996. Proceeded in death by grandparents, Joe and Mary Bermudez, Francisco and Aurora Montano and her uncle, Abe Montano. She is survived by her parents, Francisco and Norma Montano; sisters, Vanessa Renee, Cne Marie; niece, Veronica; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; Junior at CDO, member of CDO Hispanic Culture Club, member of ASA Chilitas Softball team, past member of the CDO Quebradita Dance Group, Fantacia and past member of the ASA Angle Babies Team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CDO Hispanic Culture Club (Contact Darron Butler) or the ASA Chilitas Softball Team (contact Lencho Martinez). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 1996 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Odilia’s Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte, with Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at St. Odilia’s on Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RILEY, Mary Agnes, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on January 12, 1996. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Survived by her children, Joseph (Kathleen), Mary (Ron) Benge, Rory (Carolee), Kathryn, Regina, Frances “Marty’ (Julie), Neysa Kalil (Fred), Nora (John) Simons, Cecelia, Jude (Lisa), Loretta, George, Julia (Ken) Dalton; sisters, Helen E. Reilly, Alice R. Christian, Jeanne F. Reilly; grandchildren, Joseph, Patrick, Clare, Brian, Matthew, Nicholas, Levi, Jessica, Hannah, Ashley, Samantha, Frankie, Jordan, Shana, Alicia, Kimberlye, Courtlin; numerous nieces and nephews. Mary worked for several years for the Arizona Trust Company, before going to work for the family business, Reilly Funeral Home, until retirement. Born in Tucson, she attended St. Joseph’s Academy and later along with her sisters, attended and graduated from St. Mary’s College, South Bend, Indiana. She married Joseph Riley in 1950 and began to raise a family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, Center Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., and from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio, with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Church with burial at Holy Hope Cemetery next to her husband and other family members. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ROWE, John Leonard “Jack’, 75, of Tucson, died January 12, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Betty; and their children, John (Debbie), Dan (Debbie), Lark, Penny, Debbi (Bruce), Patti (David), Kirke (Margaret); and grandchildren, Brian, Casey, Megan, Kali, Ryan, Nicole, Andrew, Christopher, Kate, Pierce, Bob, Brent, Brittany. All who knew Jack are invited to join the family in remembering him at the Pima Air Museum on Monday, January 22 during the hours from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SHEEHY, William M., 93, of Tucson, died January 13, 1996. Survived by wife, Alice Ann Sheehy of Tucson; children, Theodore A. (Joan) McGarry of Tucson, Coralic McGarry of Rockford, IL, Gail Casciola of Irvine, CA and Stewart M. Sheehy of Tucson; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sons, William M. Sheehy, Jr. and John T. Sheehy. Visitation Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Holy Hope Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. George R. Connelly officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Casas de Los Ninos. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
SMITH, Robert E., 82, died January 12, 1996. Survived by son, Robert of Sierra Vista; daughter, Sandy Huber of Peru, IN and Lenny Pfeifer of Tucson; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Jessie in 1967. Memorial Service Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church.
STEFENELLI, George E., Sr., 70, of Oro Valley, died January 11, 1996. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
UVODICK, Marie, died January 12, 1996, age 94. Preceded in death by husband Frank and daughter Pauline Banks. She is survived by her son, Jack Uvodick (Darleen); daughters, Dorothy Woolsey (Ed) and Mary Keitz (Robert); sister-in-law, Edna Uvodick; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services are Wednesday, at First Baptist Church in Watsonville, CA.
WELLS, Lewis A., 68, of Tucson, died December 24, 1995. Survived by sons, Robert and Dennis Wells; and four grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 1996, East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
VANCZA, John, Jr., 64, a 37 year resident of Tucson, passed away January 7, 1996. Born on July 15, 1931 in Columbus, NJ to John and Katherine Barna Vancza, Mr. Vancza spent the first 27 years of his life in Columbus as a dairy farmer. Mr. Vancza and his first wife, Georgia moved to Tucson in 1958 where he worked for Hughes Aircraft and then Burr Brown as a model shop manager. In 1968 Mr. Vancza, an electronics genius, founded Tri-Tronics Inc., with Gerald Gonda. Active in amatuer radio John AK7Z, (K7ILE) was a pioneering figure in the Tucson Ham community. First operating radios in New Jersey, John was extremely active in the civil defense programs of the 1950's. A teacher and mentor to many Hams, he was active in the Cactus and Old-Pueblo radio clubs and both the Tucson Repeater Association and the Arizona Repeater Association. John established one of the first repeaters in the Tucson area, thus allowing for communication in emergency situations. John was involved with the Southern Arizona Search and Rescue until his death, providing expertise in communications. A pilot since his youth in New Jersey, John took delight in flying until health problems relegated him to flying radio controlled aircraft. John loved the outdoors, spending many hours hunting and fishing. In the 1970's Mr. Vancza was active in the resettlement of Indo-Chinese refugees. Sponsoring families and providing jobs for many people at Tri-Tronics. John Vancza Jr. is survived by wife, Wanell; son, James; daughters, Mary and Veleta; former wife, Georgia; brother, Victor; and sister, Victoria Folsom; step-children, Debbie, Lynn and Daryl Taylor. He is honored and remembered with great love as a generous, kind, and brilliant husband, father and friend. His love and wisdom touched many lives, he will be missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 at Pusch Ridge Chapel, 1401 E. El Conquistador, Oro Valley with reception to follow at the Sheraton El Conquistador. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southern Arizona Search and Rescue, Radio and Communications Division, 886-2216 or the American Diabetes Association, Tucson Chapter, 40 N. Swan Suite 116, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
