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MONTZI, Samuel, 74, died February 1, 1996. Husband of Anne Montzi; father of Phyllis (Joel) Byko of Tucson; brother of Andy Montzi, Nancy Warchol and Frank Montzi, all of NJ; grandchildren, Julie and Justin Byko of Tucson also survive. Cryptside Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3 at Tucson Memorial Park, East Lawn. Friends may call from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
COOK, Kenneth W., 81, of Tucson, passed away January 23, 1996 of complications from injuries in auto accident October 15, 1995. In lieu of flowers, please join us for Memorial Service and reception at St. Philip’s in the Hills and pray for peace in the world on Saturday, February 3 at 9:00 a.m.
POWELL, Sara Belle (nee Gold), born August 22, 1910, Chicago, Illinois, left this earth on February 1, 1996, after a brief illness. She leaves behind, her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sharon Powell of Tucson and Stewart and Judith Powell of Chicago; her grandson, Lloyd Powell of Chicago; dear aunt of George and Judy Rozner of Tucson and Martin and Barbara Cohen of Wilmette, IL; other dear family and friends and special companions, Babee, Nicky, Penny and Shana. Private Services, cremation. Donations in her memory may be made to the Humane Society of Tucson, Inc., 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, Attn: Rosemary. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ROTH, Myra R. “Mimsey’, of Tucson, died January 31, 1996. Formerly of New York City and Westport, CT, she was a partner and co-owner with her husband Roy of an advertising agency before retiring in 1980. Among their clients were McGraw Hill Publishing, Inc., Time, Inc., International Television Inc., CBS and NBC. Before moving to Tucson in 1987, she lived in Delray Beach, FL. She is survived by her husband, Roy H. Roth; a son, Richard Roth and his wife Mary of Fairfield, CT; a daughter, Ilene Froelich and her husband Warren of San Diego, CA; and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Family Care, Inc., Sonora Desert Hospital, 1920 W. Rudasill, Tucson 85704.
WHITMAN, W. E. “Dick’, 75, died January 31, 1996. Survived by his wife, Maydelle Whitman; three sons, Richard, Ronald and Robert; seven grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 1996 at the EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
ANDERSON, Esther Lee. went to be with the Lord on January 31, 1996. Born in Amory, MS on April 1, 1908 and with her husband, Roy, spent their career in the U.S. Indian Service in Parker, Phoenix and on Indian Reservations in the Western United States. Survived by her sister, Judy Nash of Yucca Valley, CA; and fours sons, Ben, Jack, and Gene of Tucson and Jerry of Phoenix. Survivors include 15 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She said “All the earthly possessions I have are all very small, but there is an abundance of love I can leave you.’ Burial will be in Phoenix at the Greenwood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave., at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 1996. Graveside services will be conducted by her grandson, Ky Anderson, Minister.
BLACKBURN, Alan G., 87, of Mesa, AZ died Wednesday, January 31, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Blackburn; 11 nieces and nephews; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Irene McIntire. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 1996 at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. 1st Ave., Mesa. Mr. Blackburn lived in Tucson from 1947-1993. He worked for approximately 20 years with the Desert Museum as a plant curator. He developed Waterstreet development at the Museum and was an expert in the field of Cacti with specialty in grafting varieties of Cacti. He was one of the founding principals of Tucson Cactus Club and held office in the club. As curator, people came from England, France and Spain to meet with him. Arrangements handled by Melcher’s Chapel of the Roses.
DRYBREAD, Martha L., 77, of Tucson, died February 1, 1996. Mother of Jill D. Babbitt of Norwalk, CA, Judith A. Lentoski of Allentown, NJ, Marcha L. Hughes of Union Beach, NJ, Michael A. and Theodore Drybread, both of Keansburg, NJ; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister of Doris Brady and Olive Plummer, both of PA. Funeral Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Monday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Monday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
GULOTTA, Barney, 83, died February 2, 1996. Survived by his son, Joseph A. Gulotta of NY; daughter, Mary Ann Gregory of NY; nephew, Joseph Gulotta of Tucson; three grandchildren of NY. Mr. Gulotta was a long standing member of the Elks (Pantano). Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4 and Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 5 at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco with Entombment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HERRERA, Edward, of Tucson, born June 26, 1928, passed away January 31, 1996. Survived by his daughters, Diane Schwisow, Cottonwood, AZ, Rachel (Ildefonso) Leyva, Phoenix, AZ, Patricia Herrera, Tucson, AZ., M. Teresa Herrera, Esq., Tustin, CA; sons, Edward, Jr. (Betty Nario), Chandler, AZ and Steve (Barbara) Herrera, Alexandria, VA; and 12 grandchildren. Also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Manual Herrera II. He was employed by Tucson Newspapers for 20 years. Retired from Pima County Highway Dept. in 1990, after 20 years of service. He was truly loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. until 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 Tuesday, February 6 at St. Augustine Cathedral at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
TWISS, Thelma D., 80, died February 1, 1996. Thelma who was born in Michigan was a long time resident of Tucson. She and her husband Lawrence, who preceded her in death, were Chiropractors. Survived by her friend Ruth Warden Allison and husband Fred. Friends may call 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Service time Monday, February 5, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
DORN, Claire, departed to be with our precious savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 1996. Survived by husband, Adam; children, Michael (Tracy) of Phoenix, Denise (Danny) Snortum of Milwaukee, WI, Mark of Phoenix, Nannett of Tucson, Laurie (Hank) Embleton of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; mother, Edna Gleneski of Minden, LA. Visitation will be from noon to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
GLADDEN, Imogene Brittain, born October 10, 1908, in Lyndon, KS, died February 1, 1996, at her home in Tucson, AZ. After spending her early childhood in Kansas, her family moved first to Colorado and then to Marana, AZ in 1918. She graduated from Marana High School in 1926 and was married on October 7, 1926 to Dale Gladden. They moved to Coolidge, AZ in 1932 and then back to Marana in 1943 where they established their cotton farm. After the death of her husband in 1970, she moved to Tucson. She is survived by sister, Mary Secord; brother, H.W.“Buddy’ Brittain; two sons, Stanley and Robert Dale Jr; four grandchildren, John William, Stanley Dale, Christa Marie, Robert Dale III; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY on Monday, February 5, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in her name to: Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell Ave. #256, Tucson, AZ 85718; (520) 544-2273.
KALINOSKI, Frank F., age 78, a 50 year resident of Tucson, was called home on February 3, 1996. Born October 14, 1917 in Westmoreland, PA. Mr. Kalinoski was an army veteran of WWII. He received four battle stars for Central Europe, Ardennes, Northern France and Rhineland. He was also a member of the Moose and Elks. Survived by his daughters, Elizabeth (Joseph) Membrilla and Patricia (John) Parrin; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 7, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Bishop Jerry Cluff officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
MATSON, Lois I., 91, a resident of Tucson, died February 3, 1996. Survived by daughter, JoAnn (David) Ackerman; grandchildren, Jerry, Linda and Suzanne; great-grandchildren, Kyle and David. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Life Radio.
MUNOZ, Mary Davis, 73, of Tucson, passed away February 3, 1996. Preceded in death by mother, Rita Noriega and son, David (Pepe) Munoz. Survived by sons, Ronald (Gretchen) Munoz and Rene Munoz. Also survived by three grandchildren, Montessa, Taber, Joaquin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone with Scripture service at 7:00p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RENAUD, Gerald Joseph, 59, of Tucson, died February 2, 1996. Survived by wife, Pierrette Marie; children, Leonard (Mary) Renaud of Italy, Diane (Donald) Dean of NM, Richard (Rita) Renaud of NV, Paul (Natalie) Renaud and Gilbert (Elaine) Renaud both of TX; seven grandchildren; three brothers; and one sister. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee for a Rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 1996. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Odilias Catholic Church Tuesday, February 6, 1996 at 9:00 a.m.
RICH, Samuel A., 79, died February 3, 1996. Survived by his wife, Maria; children, Lillian Rich of CA, Michael Rich of CA, Vanessa Hatch of Tucson, and Jennifer Rich of Tucson. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SHIPP, James Hooper (Jim), 72, departed this life February 3, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Liz; their children, James B. (Skip), and Melisa and her husband, Tim Clayton. His beloved grandchildren, Patrick (Jamie) Shipp of Cheyenne, WY, Matthew and Christa Clayton of Tucson, and great-grandchild, Cody Lane Shipp. Mother-in-law, Vera Anderson. He is also survived by brother, Clyde (Frances) Shipp; and sister, Betty Jean (Bob) Matthews of Texarkana, TX; four nieces and nephews all of Texarkana. Jim served his country proudly, joining the Navy at age 17. He was aboard the USS Plunkett, a destroyer when it was hit by a German bomb in January 1943. Following WWII he was in the Navy reserve, and was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He retired after 32 years with ATandT. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ. The Reverend Hal Cowart officiating. Donations may be made to Catalina United Methodist Church for the Memorial Garden, 2700 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BEATSON, Totsy Nelle, 71, died February 2, 1996. Survived by her husband, James A. Beatson of Tucson; children, Woodrow (Linda) Hitchcock of VA and Thomas B. (Mary) Hitchcock of CT; sister, Mattie Bell Little of TX; grandchildren, Lori, Reed, Toni, Kathy, Robert, Elizabeth and Daniel; great granddaughter, Lauren. Mrs. Beatson was a member of the Episcopal Church and a Phi Beta Kappa. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Fr. Frank Bergen conducting. Interment to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BELL, Willie Ray, age 35, passed away February 1, 1996, in Tucson, AZ. Survived by mother, Mrs. Irma Bell of Tucson; brother, Eugene Bell; sister, Norma Jean Bell; niece, Shamira Broomfield; aunt, Lois Stoglin, all of Tucson. Uncle, Lloyd Bell of Tucson; aunt, Ruby Bell of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of relatives and friends. Service Wednesday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL with interment in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, February 6 from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.
BENAVIDEZ, Mario Estevan, 22, of Tucson, passed away February 3, 1996. Survived by parents, Louie and Lilly Benavidez; grandparents, Maria Benavidez and Lilia Ponce; sisters, Barbra Benavidez, Cristina Moreno; brother, Louie Jr. Benavidez. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 7, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. 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 Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
