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BABB-GREEN, Jody, loving mother and friend, died at 71 on January 10, 1996. An informal meeting to celebrate her life is set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20 at the Quaker Meeting House, 931 N. 5th Ave.
BALLARD, Elliott G. “Al’, 62, of Tucson, died January 18, 1996. Survived by wife, Patricia Ballard; daughters, Cynthia Ballard of Houston, TX, Carol (Tim) Meighen of Mason, MI, Patricia Ballard of Bath, MI, Elizabeth (Dr. James) Megna of Syracuse, NY; son, Peter Koenig of Rochester, NY; granddaughter, Katrina Cadieux; mother, Rosa Ballard of Spring Arbor, MI; brother, Henry D. Ballard, Jr. of Houston, TX. Mr. Ballard received a Bachelor and Master’s degree from Michigan State University. He held a position with Michigan Civil Service and Division of Budget and later served as the staff analyst for the Michigan House of Representatives. He served in the dual position of assistant to the President of Michigan State University and Secretary to the MSU Board of Trustees until he joined the staff of State University of NY as Deputy to the Chancellor in 1980. Mr. Ballard was an avid golfer and was a member of numerous clubs. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. Friends may call Sunday 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Graveside Services to follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Lee Kivel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AZ Sonoran Desert Museum, 2021 Kinney Rd., Tucson 85743 or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
BARBER, Ofelia Coca, 86, of Sallisaw, OK, died Sunday, January 7, 1996 in a Fort Smith, AK hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside Services were held January 8 at Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, OK. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Barber. She is survived by five daughters, Betty Gray of OK, Resauda Wymer, Caroline Mezzapelle and Pat Barber, all of Tucson, AZ and Rose Freeman of Green Valley, AZ; three sons, Jerry Raught and James Barber of Seattle and George Barber, Jr. of TX; two sisters, Rose Lopez and Alice Lardizabal, both of Tucson; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd.
CENTO, John, 90, of Tucson, died January 17, 1996. Survived by loving wife, Josephine; and beloved daughter, Josephine. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Friends may call Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North of Grant). 327-6341.
CLAY, James Ray, 57, died Tuesday, January 16, 1996 in Tucson. He is survived by wife, Carol Burge Clay of Tucson; three daughters, Thea Patricia Thompson, Tucson, AZ, Christine Marie Kenney of Gilbert, AZ and Terri Susan Fox of Elizabethtown, PA. Friends may call WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 19, 1996. Services for Mr. Clay will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 1996 at the L.D.S. Church at 3700 E. Ft. Lowell. Burial will follow at Binghampton L.D.S. Cemetery. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway (881-0338). Those desiring may send contributions to University Heart Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724 or Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724.
COOPER, Virginia Clarke, 80, died January 18, 1996. Born December 3, 1915 in Nogales to Philip and Gypsy Clarke, a pioneer ranching/banking family, who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by beloved daughter, Gypsy Cooper and three brothers, Philip, Dan and Mike. She is survived by son, Clarke Cooper of CA; two grandsons, Melvin and Jesse; two sisters, Patsy (George) Grove of OR and Nancy Rice of Tucson; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Virginia graduated from Tucson High, attended the U of A, did volunteer work for the Assistance League in Green Valley, played bridge and did needlepoint. Virginia loved gardening, speaking Spanish, traveling. She always had a smile on her face and loved laughter and a good joke. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21 at Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, 2800 Camino del Sol, with Rev. Joe Carroll officiating. Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY, Green Valley.
HAMMOND, Elberta Belle, 75, of Tucson, died January 17, 1996. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence in 1991, children Alvin in 1984 and Janie in 1995. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Loebe; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She loved fishing and camping and was well thought of as an excellent homemaker. At her request, no services were held. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HARRIS, William F., 69, of Tucson, died January 16, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, William L. Harris and David (Jo Anne) Woolwine; daughter, Frankie Croft; step-children, Vicky, Gary and Randy; grandchildren, Stephanie, William, Carolyn, Jimmy, Teri, Michael, Beau, Tracey, Teresa, Shannon and Christi; one great-grandchild, Savannah also survives. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
HERNANDEZ, Ralph F., 68, of Tucson, died January 16, 1996. Husband of Maria; father of Maria Amparo (Karl) Hernandez-Gross, Rodolfo A. (Khim) Hernandez, Francisco Javier Hernandez, S. Bernadette Hernandez; four grandchildren, Maria Susanna, Jose Antonio Hernandez-Gross, Rodolfo Antonio Hernandez II, Katiana Marisa Hernandez; brother of Berta. Mr. Hernandez was a copper smelter consultant. Rosary at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral Monday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Sunday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
HORN, Wilton V. “Bud’, 73, died January 17, 1996. Survived by his wife, Vera Horn of Tucson; daughter, Gail (James) Thom of IL; son, Gregory (Nancy) Horn of IL; five grandchildren; brother, Walter Horn of TN; sister Laverne Engelhardt of KS. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Tanque Verde Lutheran Church. Memorial services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd. with Pastor Frank Naussin officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MANN, Harry Lloyal, 89, of Tucson, died January 17, 1996. Born October 27, 1906, Phoenix, AZ. Survived by devoted wife, Bee of Tucson; sons, Loren Mann of Phoenix, Larry Mann of Ralls, TX; daughter, Barbara Ann Cade of Lindale, TX; brothers, Charles E. Mann, Kenneth A. Mann, Robert E. Mann, all of Phoenix; sisters, Lillian Gardner, Katherine Jones, both of Phoenix, Lois Rhodes of Redlands, CA; nine grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Mann was widely known in the Horseless Carriage Club and restored numerous antique cars. He was a life member of the Church of Christ, and was an accomplished Bible teacher. He assisted in the erection of the Country Club Road Church of Christ Building and served many years as an Elder. He retired as manager of Arizona Sash and Door Co. where he worked for many years. He was a pioneer of Arizona. Son of T. A. Mann and Lola Cartright Mann whose father came to Phoenix in 1874. Mr. Mann graduated from Phoenix Union High in 1924. Services Friday, 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 145 N. Country Club Rd. Family request no flowers. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
RAMIREZ, George M. (Chochie), age 69, passed away on January 17, 1996. Predeceased by mother, Susana Martinez, brother, Alex Perez and sister, Mary Alvarez. Survived by daughters, Susie, Gloria and Georgette; nine grandchildren; also sisters, Lupe (Fred) Caroll, Sally (Bladie) Soza, Lolly (Frank) Cuestas, Rosa (Manuel) Natividad. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was born in Tucson, AZ. He was enlisted in the Marines at age 17 and served in the Pacific during World War II. Services will be held in Los Angeles, CA.
TEGUNS, Therese Fay Abigal, 54, died January 17, 1996. Sister of Penny (Bill) Martin of Tucson. Aunt of Carla (Brian) Farrar of Tucson. Her best friend, Bobbie Brewington of Tucson and several aunts and uncles and all special friends at TADRE and Beacon’s Foundation also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Teguns, sister, Nancy Reyna and nephew Danny Martin. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 1996 at St. Pias X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima with Father Harry Ledwith officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions to TADRE, Inc, 1727 N. 6th, would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BALLARD, Elliott G. “Al’, 62, of Tucson, died January 18, 1996. Survived by wife, Patricia Ballard; daughters, Cynthia Ballard of Houston, TX, Carol (Tim) Meighen of Mason, MI, Patricia Ballard of Bath, MI, Elizabeth (Dr. James) Megna of Syracuse, NY; son, Peter Koenig of Rochester, NY; granddaughter, Katrina Cadieux; mother, Rosa Ballard of Spring Arbor, MI; brother, Henry D. Ballard, Jr. of Houston, TX. Mr. Ballard received a Bachelor and Master’s degree from Michigan State University. He held a position with Michigan Civil Service and Division of Budget and later served as the staff analyst for the Michigan House of Representatives. He served in the dual position of assistant to the President of Michigan State University and Secretary to the MSU Board of Trustees until he joined the staff of State University of NY as Deputy to the Chancellor in 1980. Mr. Ballard was an avid golfer and was a member of numerous clubs. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Friends may call Sunday 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Graveside Services to follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Lee Kivel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AZ Sonoran Desert Museum, 2021 Kinney Rd., Tucson 85743 or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HUMPHREYS, Violet B., age 102, died January 18, 1996. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles R. Humphreys. Her survivors include daughter, Ruth (Norman) Pehrson; son, William (Marjorie) Humphreys; grandchildren, Norma (George) Stewart, Nancy P. Spencer, Bruce (Karen) Pehrson, Ross (Susan) Humphreys, Douglas (Jacque) Humphreys, Robert (Judi) Humphreys, James Humphreys, Scott (Debbie) Humphreys; and 17 great grandchildren. Vi grew up in Onset, MA, spending most of her adult life in New Bedford and Mattapoisett, MA. She and her husband were very active in the Methodist Church, particularly in New Bedford and Mattapoisett. Moving to Tucson in 1970 at age 76, Vi enjoyed playing the piano and telling stories of the past. Shortly after her 100th birthday she responded to a request to make a video tape about the origin of the “Wigwam, ’ a charitable religious undertaking in 1894 for Indians of Narraganset Bay. In recent years she has fascinated family and friends by tales of life before telephone, radio, automobile, and airplanes. Her dignified manner and salty wit will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., on Friday, January 26, at 4:00 p.m.
JENKINS, Helen Ramona (Mona), 76, passed away January 16, 1996 after suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for several years. Mona was born January 22, 1919 at Lerna, IL the second child of Rev. Dr. Philip R. Coen and Helen Buchanan Coen. She is survived by two children, Jean Diane (Pete) Johnson and John W. Erickson, both of Tucson; three grandsons; and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by her only sister, Mary C. (William B.) Esslinger of Tucson and a brother, Rev. Philip R. (Lucille) Coen of Kerrville, TX. Her parents and one brother, John Frederick (Betty) Coen predeceased Mona. Mrs. Jenkins taught elementary school for many years. She attended public schools in Illinois and Indiana, attended Millikin University and Central Illinois University where she earned a teaching certificate. Her first teaching position was in a country school where she taught all eight grades with an enrollment of 16 pupils. Mona also taught in the Clinton, Illinois public school system before moving to Tucson in 1957. She then graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Education in 1958, and also later earned her Masters degree at the U of A. From 1958 to 1981 (23 years) she taught in the Tucson Unified School District. Mona was a member of Pi Lambda and Theta and National Honor and Professional Association for Women in Education. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and played the piano, violin and was a choir member in the churches where her father was the minister. She was, until her health prevented, a member of the El Presidio Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a memorial contribution be made to ALSA Chapter, P.O. Box 85595, Tucson, AZ 85754-5595. At Mona’s request, there will be no public service; the family will hold a private memorial service with her brother, Rev. Philip R. Coen and her nephew, Rev. William C. Esslinger officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MIERS, William “Billy’, 41, of Tucson, born May 20, 1954, died January 16, 1996. Survived by mother, Jeanette; brother, Michael of Tucson; sister, Patricia of CA; daughter, Vrinda Braja Lila; beloved friend, Mary Jane Kress; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by brother, James. In loving memory, a Memorial Mass will be held in the Chapel at St. Mary’s Hospital at 1:30 p.m. January 23, Father Joseph E. Sabo officiating.
MAY HE LIVE WITH THE SAINTS.
ORCUTT, Iver Jerome “Jerry’, 62, died January 16, 1996. Artist, builder, photographer, sportscar buff, sailor, loving son of Helen; beloved husband for 45 years of Carol; respected father of 5: Jerry Jr. (Christy), Carol (Steve Holly), Patrick (Janet), Christopher (Laura) and Tab; cherished grandfather of 10: Cristal Rose, Stacy, Steve II, Patrick Jr., Cynthia (Bill Ayup), Robert Jerome, Sean, Leah Rose, Julee and Timothy; extremely-proud great-grandfather of William James Ayup, Jr., beloved friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa de los Ninos. Memorial Service at Christ Community Church, (Pantano and Kenyon), 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 22.
POTTS, Mary K., 75, died Wednesday, January 17, 1996. Survived by son, Douglas Lee Potts of Tucson; sister, Martha Terry; and brother, Bob Klabau, both of KS; nephews, Richard Terry of Tucson, Ron Gilchrist of KS and Larry Gilchrist of NV; nieces, Susan Melton of CO and Nancy Maher of KS. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, J. Lee Potts and her sister, Verna Gilchrist (Klabau) of KS. Mary was a resident of Tucson for 44 years and employed as an administrative secretary for various departments of Pima Country for over 20 years. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 1996 at the East Lawn Palms Cemetery. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Avenue Baptist Church, 3100 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, 85719.
