Midwife Alvarez, 104, aided neighbors

JOSEPH BARRIOS Citizen Staff Writer

Loretta Lucero Alvarez not only helped deliver much of Tucson’s Pascua Yaqui community as a midwife, but she acted as surrogate mother to dozens of others on the reservations.

”People would always be over. It was a real welcome, open house,” said Olga Romero, her granddaughter. ”It’s like everybody knew they could visit.”

Ms. Alvarez, after whom Kino Community Hospital’s labor delivery unit was named, died Monday.

Although she was generally credited with being 104 years old, Romero said family members believe Ms. Alvarez was at least 110.

She was born in northern Mexico, Romero said. She later married Luis Alvarez, a railroad worker. They lived in Nogales, Ariz., for several years before moving to Tucson after World War I.

Ms. Alvarez is best remembered as a midwife who spent more than 50 years helping deliver babies. Until she was about 80 years old, Ms. Alvarez would minister care to anyone, whether Yaqui or not, who needed her at delivery time.

She had 14 children of her own, but only one son, Pedro Alvarez, is still living. Aside from her children, 27 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and 45 great-great grandchildren, she had a stream of friends and neighborhood children who called her ”Mama” or ”Nana.”

Ms. Alvarez was fluent in both Yaqui and Spanish, but had never attended school. She continued to host friends and family on a regular basis in recent years.

In August 1994, Kino Community Hospital named its labor and delivery unit after her. Hospital officials, wanting to promote the sense of community and compassion in their midwife program, said Ms. Alvarez was the perfect choice.

”That’s something I really don’t want to be forgotten,” Romero said. ”She really did a lot for the Yaqui Nation.”

A memorial service will be held Friday at Romero’s house, 725 W. Calle Sur, beginning at 4 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7.

The service will continue into the night as part of Yaqui tradition, Romero said. A Mass will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Santa Rosa Mission, 2015 N. Calle Central, followed by burial at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Road.

CARDENAS, Maria V., 88, of St. David, Arizona, passed away December 30, 1996, in St. David, AZ. Born June 30, 1908, in Mammoth, AZ. She is survived by husband Lorenzo Cardenas of St. David; two sons, Bennie (Elsa) Cardenas of Benson andVictor (Carmen) Cardenas of Tucson; one daughter, Margarita (Johnny) George of St. David; two sisters, Celi Lim and Maxima Carrasco of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 1997 at Richardson’s Mortuary Chapel, Benson, AZ from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Services will be held Friday, January 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Benson, AZ with Father Ray Ratzenberger of Our Lady of Lourdes. Internment at Cochise Gardens of Rest, Benson, AZ.

COLE, Itasca, age 79, of Tucson, passed December 28, 1996. Survived by wife, Ozelle Cole of Tucson; and brother, Elvy Cole of Texas; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday January 3 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Amos Lewis officiating at Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1019 East 31st. Viewing will be held, from 10:00 a.m. til service time, at Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ”Itasca Cole Memorial Fund”, in care of the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 34 West 34th St., Tucson, AZ 85713.Interment at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.

CORE, Michael Dee. Died December 30, 1996. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughters, Jessica and Elaine (Kevin) Cummings; son, Matthew; two grandchildren, Jake and Kassandra; mother and step-father, Carol and Ken Mead; brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Barb Core; sister and brother-in-law Pat Lewis and Duane Vild; step-brother, Mike Allen; niece, Jessica Core; nephew, Spencer Brummer; life-time friend, Deby Mounce; and many dear friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Core. Mike was a loving, dedicated father, husband and son and an extremely loyal friend. He was a craftsman and artist and always generous with his talents and time. Mike was an adventuresome spirit who loved the outdoors. He was a friend of Bill W. and past board member of the ALANO Club. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 1997 at the Adair Funeral Home, 1050 N. Dodge.

DARCY, Patricia J., 77, a Green Valley resident, died December 29, 1996 in Zeeland, Michigan. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Green Valley, AZ. She was also a member of the Notre Dame Club of Tucson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Darcy in April of 1996. She is survived by her children, Kathy Darcy of Kansas City, KS, Anne and William Cleary of Marietta, GA, Mary Beth and Michael Jonkman of Rockford, MI, Neal and Lori Darcy of Holland, MI, Brian and Maureen Darcy of Carmel, IN; 11 grandchildren; sister, Irene and Jim Barrett of St. Paul, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held in Green Valley at a later date. Burial will be in Green Valley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Notre Dame Club of Tucson Scholarship Fund, c/o Ray Tritz, 3520 Calle Vistosa,Tucson, AZ 85715. Arrangements were made by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland, MI 49464.

ENEBOE, Lois M., 75, of Tucson, died December 26, 1996. She is survived by four children, Nancy Eneboe Trapp, Washington, DC, Cheryl Eneboe Shepard, Edward B. Eneboe and Bruce K. Eneboe all of Tucson; grandchild, Bethany Trapp; cousins, Terry and Dale Bothwell. Graveside Inurnment Services will be on Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5601 E. Grant. Memorials may be sent to the AZ Kidney Foundation (Tucson Chapter), 4019 N. 44th Street, Ste. 201, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.

FINDLEY, Elsie Jane, 77, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. Survived by daughter, Lucille Farnsworth; son, Howard Findley; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mable and Mary. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; three brothers, Walter, Roy, Jesse Chapman. Visitation, Friday, January 3, 1997, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Service, 3:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY , 5401 S. Park Ave. Graveside to follow.Interment, South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to Carondelet Hospice.

KENNEDY, John Russell, 83, of Tucson, died December 30, 1996.Survived by his wife, Lois L. Kennedy of Tucson; sister, Betty Ullrich of Sierra Vista and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. in the main lobby of the Fountains at La Cholla Retirement Community, 2001 W. Rudasill Rd., with Rev. Jerry Haas of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church officiating.Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 824 N. 2nd Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705.

KEY, Blanche H., 92, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by sister, Frances (Russell) Lowe of Seattle, WA; stepchildren, David Key of OR and Barbara Hill of WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Pastor John Mill, of First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

MARTIN, Wayne Joseph, 81, of Tucson, died Tuesday, December 31, 1996. He is survived by his children, Larry (Doris) Martin of Tucson, Nancy (Mel) Williams of Amado, Betty Martin of Tucson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 1997 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Private internment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to St.Vincent De Paul Society, 829 S. 6th Ave., Tucson 85701. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

MCCARTHY, Walter E., 78, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. A U.S. Marine during WWII. Predeceased by wife of 51 years, Margaret Patton McCarthy; father of, Deborah (Barry) Berkson of Tucson, Michael (Jane) McCarthy of Deerfield, IL, W. Gray (Lisa) McCarthy of Golden, CO and Peggy (Miguel) Padilla of Tucson; four grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, Kelly and Mark; brother of Katherine Fennell of Chicago, IL and Margaret Granskog ofAurora, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, January 2, 10:00 a.m. at St.Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Association.Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERALCHAPEL 3435 N. First Ave, 888-1111.

MC KINNIES, Ada, age 80 years, of Tucson, passed away December 27, 1996. Survived by son, Robert (Mattie) Williamson of NV; brother, Reverend Johnny Jeffries of IL; also nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., Wednesday, January 1, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Charles L. Payne officiating, at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow, South Lawn Cemetery.

MOSLEY, Ruth Anne, 72, of Wooster, OH and Tucson, died December 29, 1996.Survived by husband, David Edward of Wooster and Tucson; children, Kurt Edward Mosley and his fiance Anne Hoffmann of Tucson, Jay David (Michele) Mosley of Santa Rosa, CA and Cathy (Tim) Miklasiewicz of Canton, OH; brothers, Richard Earl Bartchy and T. David Bartchy; and sister, Barbara Fisher, all of OH; grandchildren, Rachel Murray of WA, Jason R. Murray of OH, Brendan A. Mosley and Bryson Mosley, both of CA. Memorial Services Friday, January 3, 1997, 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Pastor Dale L. Moe of Lord of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY &CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

OSENTOSKI, Timothy M., 34, of Marana, died Thursday, December 26, 1996. Survived by wife, Heather Osentoski of Marana; children, Burgandy Burleson, Christopher Burleson and Ashley Osentoski all of Marana; sisters, Sharon Wood, Darlene Russell, Denise Houlihan and Roseanne Russell; brothers, Kenny Osentoski and Steve Osentoski all of Michigan; goddaughter, Briana Houlihan. Graveside Service, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Killian officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

PICKENS, Grady Wright, 72, passed away peacefully at home December 29, 1996 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28, 1924 in La Rue, Texas. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Chloe ”Todi” Pickens; sons, James (Debbie) Stacy of Albuquerque, NM, Grady Wright II (Linda) Pickens of Tucson, AZ; daughters, Judy Koenig of San Antonio, TX, Kerry Carlson and Sharon Pickens, both of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Rebekah Carlson, Ethan Carlson, Chloe Carlson and David Hinds; brothers, A.T. (Lorene) Pickens of Nederland, TX, James (Bert) Pickens of West TX; sisters, Dorothy Jean Moore of Bellmead, TX and Nina Jo (Howard) Pedigo of Axtell, TX; uncle, Charles (Elizabeth) Pickens of Waco, TX. At the age of 18 he joined the USMC where he spent 3 years before joining the Air Force in 1947 from which he retired 22 years later. In 1969, Grady and Todi moved to Tucson. He graduated in 1977 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from the U of A. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 530 in Hubbard, TX. He was a devoted husband and father, an avid golfer, who also spent hours tinkering with automobiles. At his request there will be no Memorial Service. Donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice Services.

REINIG, William C. Jr., 86, died December 29, 1996. Survived by his children, Rosa Lepker, Catherine Brolund, Gretchen Everling, David and William Reinig; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Bill was a resident of Arizona for the past 50 years and a U.S. Marshall. MemorialServices will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.

SMITH, James Lee, 43, of Tucson, died December 26, 1996. Survived by daughters, Lisa Smith, Jaime Bradly, Patricia Tebo and Stacy Smith all of Tucson; mother, Mary E. Smith of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Deborah Carol Stelter of Tucson. Funeral Service will be Friday 10:00 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints North StakeCenter, with Bishop Steven Broadbent officiating.Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. atEVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

STAMLER, Benjamin Daniel, 25, left for Heaven on third day of Christmas 1996, 12/3/96. Developmentally intensely challenged yet brimming over with love, trust, joy; touched many hearts. he is joining his beloved Papa, Hampton Edward, and has left his deeply saddened mother and brother; Kristin T, and H. Edward II, and devoted friend Ernest Thode, plus many dear people and professionals who have helped with his care. Holy Mass: Jan 11, 1PM, St. Andrews Ep. Church, followed by informal reception and sharing of ”Danny Stories”; pictures and your written stories for scrapbook are greatly appreciated.Donations suggested to The Arc of South. AZ, Blake Found., GSA, Salvation Army, or for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Research; Salvation Army.

THOMPSON, Robert Lee, 70, of Greensboro, North Carolina and Rincon Country West R.V. Park, Tucson, died December 29, 1996 at the University Medical Center. Born March 29, 1926 at Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Married May 29, 1948 to Janet Adams, his surviving widow. Other surviving relatives are his daughter, Nancy Lee Thompson and granddaughter, Emily Thompson-Bruder of Tucson; a son, David Lee Thompson and his wife, Karen of Tampa, Florida, plus a brother, Clarence Eugene (Tom) Thompson of Mesa, Arizona and a brother, Donald E. Thompson of Syracuse, New York. Robert worked 25 years for the Carrier Corp. in Syracuse, New York as an order correspondent, then in Greensboro, North Carolina as a parts manager for 19 years, retiring in 1990. He was an avid golfer and bowler, loved boating, fishing, wood working and furniture refinishing. Bob and Janet loved RCW at Tucson as ”Snowbirds” with the many friends and neighbors they found at RCW. Bob enjoyed the Senior Olympics during 1996, winning some medals (silver and bronze). Bob served his country during World War II as a Radio Operator in the U.S. Army Airforce in the China – Burma – India Theatre. Bob was a member and past master of Salina Lodge #955 of Syracuse, New York. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Greensboro, N.C. and a recent member of Sabbar Shrine of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 1997 at The Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4221 West Ajo Way in Tucson, with Reverend Raymond Thomas officiating, plus members from Nelson Bledsoe Lodge of Masons will present Masonic services and a flag presentation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Robert Thompson Memorial Fund which will be donated to charities chosen by family.

WOOTTON, Helen F., 78, a 51 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 30, 1996. Born November 29, 1918 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. A member of the YMCA. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joe; son, Alan (Peggy) Wootton; daughter, Tina (Arthur) Baldonado; grandchildren, Heather and Joshua; two sisters and one brother. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rev. Les Plattner officiating.

ZINN, Sandra M., 55, died December 29, 1996. Wife of, W. Glen Zinn of Tucson;mother of, Bret W. Zinn of Scottsdale, Matthew G. Zinn of Everett, WA and Melissa C. Lippert of El Paso, TX; daughter of, Fowler M. and Elsie Keeley of Tucson; sister of, John M. Keeley of Pembine, WI, David M. Keeley of Schaumburg, IL, Kurt M. Keeley of Littleton, CO and Kathleen Yukna of Gurnee, IL; grandmother of Travis Lippert of El Paso, TX. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Reverend Howard Higgins officiating. The family suggest donations to UMC Cancer Research Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave in Memory of Sandra Zinn.Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

Kennedy was devoted to Habitat

LARRY COPENHAVER Citizen Staff Writer

When Jack Kennedy retired eight years ago, he pursued two of his passions – helping others, and photography – as a Tucson volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

A memorial service will be held tomorrow for Mr. Kennedy, 83, who died Monday of pneumonia. The service will start at 3 p.m. in the lobby of The Fountains at La Cholla retirement center, 2001 W. Rudasill Road, where he lived.

”He was a caring, sensitive individual who wanted to help anyone in need,” said Bob Tinker, a board member of Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for the needy.

To raise money for the program, Mr. Kennedy would take pictures and offer them for sale, said Lois Kennedy, his wife of 48 years. He never priced the photos but accepted donations for Habitat.

”People were very generous,” she said.

He also sponsored speakers who came to the center to promote Habitat for Humanity, Tinker said.

That was successful, he said. ”They helped build several houses, about six or so.”

Mr. Kennedy became involved when one of the residents in the retirement center enlisted him and others to participate in the program, his wife said.

”We got involved with a needy family who received one of the houses. They were so proud.”

Mr. Kennedy retired from his computer software manufacturing job in Sherman Oaks, Calif., eight years ago and moved to Tucson.

”That’s where we met, in Sherman Oaks,” Lois Kennedy said. He was born in Elmhurst, Ill.

He never had the luxury of a formal education in computer technology, she added. ”He was selftaught. He just learned his job.”

Besides his wife, Mr. Kennedy is survived by his sister, Betty Ullrich of Sierra Vista, and nephew Wayne Clarke of Lafayette, Colo.

Donations may be made in Mr. Kennedy’s name to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 43235, Tucson, Ariz. 85733.

ASH, Theodore S. Jr., Major USA Retired, 59, died December 27, 1996. Husband of Merlyn N. Ash of Tucson; father of, Lynn Ash of Tucson, Debbie (Mark) Christensen of Tucson and Jennifer (Ward) Ash-Poole of Laurel, MO; grandfather of Steven and Patrick Bullock and Dylan Christensen; brother of, Richard Ash of OR, James Robert Ash of CA and LaVon Ash of Show Low, AZ. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 1997 at BRING’SMEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott. Cremains will be intered at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery in Ft. Huachuca, AZ.

COLE, Mary A., 61, of Tucson, AZ, died December 29, 1996. Survived by husband, Gilbert Cole; sons, Dale Cole; daughter, Norma Bruldow; five grandchildren, Starla, Steven, Kim, Tawnisha and Tommy; four great-grandchildren, Josiah, Shandi, Michalla and Megan. Chapel Service, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997. Graveside to follow at South Lawn with Silas A. Lewis officiating.

DIEZMAN, Marie Ann, 75, of Tucson, died December 27, 1996. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray A. Diezman. She is survived by children, David (Mary) of LA, Douglas (Linda) of AZ and Margaret Phillips of AZ; 9 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Schaivon of OH and Fran Podojil of FL; brother, Phil Larcus of CA. Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

ENEBOE, Lois M., 75, of Tucson, died December 26, 1996. She is survived by four children, Nancy Eneboe Trapp, Washington, DC, Cheryl Eneboe Shepard, Edward B. Eneboe and Bruce K. Eneboe all of Tucson; grandchild, Bethany Trapp; cousins, Terry and Dale Bothwell. Graveside Inurnment Services will be on Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5601 E. Grant. Memorials may be sent to the AZ Kidney Foundation (Tucson Chapter), 4019 N. 44th Street, Ste. 201, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.

FINDLEY, Elsie Jane, 77, of Tucson, died December 12, 1996. Survived by daughter, Lucille Farnsworth; son, Howard Findley; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mable and Mary. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; three brothers, Walter, Roy, Jesse Chapman. Visitation, 2:00 to 3:00, Service, 3:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY , 5401 S. Park Ave. Graveside to follow. Interment, South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Avenue. In lieu of flowers donations to Carondelet Hospice.

HOLAHAN, John J., 74, of Green Valley, passed away December 28, 1996, in Tucson. Survived by wife Dorothy Holahan, of Green Valley; sister, Catherine Casey, of Port Charlotte, FL. John was a member of Telephone Pioneers, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and former member of Desert Hills Golf Association. Mass Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Our Lady of the Valley, Green Valley, AZ. Entombment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.

DOUGHERTY, Joseph Howard

1 October 1896 – 28 December 1996

Joseph was the beloved husband of Marie L. Dougherty, a marriage that has lasted for 73 years. He was the loving father of, Jeannie, Joseph, Patricia and Robert. Preceded in death by his daughter Jeannie and son Joseph. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Katherine Dougherty; and son-in-law, Saul Fox; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. God, Country and Family were not just words to Joseph, he lived by them. He fought in WWI and WWII, serving as a pilot, first in the Army’s Signal Corps and then the Army Air Corps. Scripture Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 1997 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott with Father Van Wagner of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the V.F.W. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to the service Thursday morning.

JUDD, Claire M., 71, of Tucson, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Claire (Bill) Gilkinson; grandchildren, Mimi Gilkinson, Wills Gilkinson. Formerly of New Jersey, Mrs. Judd moved to Tucson 18 years ago to be closer to her family. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 1997 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center.

MANUEL, Evelyn N., 81, of Tucson, passed away December 29, 1996. Survived by daughters, Marie Manuel Salcido, Norma Manuel Miguel and Edith Manuel Preston; son-in-law, Daniel L. Preston; sons, Michael Manuel, Marvin Noriego; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 1997 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at family’s residence, 2444 W. Nahagio Daha Wog. Visitation will continue from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at San Xavier District Center with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Friday at 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 1996 at Pan Tak Village.Internment to follow at Pan Tak Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

MCCARTHY, Walter E., 78, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. A U.S. Marine during WWII. Predeceased by wife of 51 years, Margaret Patton McCarthy; father of Deborah (Barry) Berkson of Tucson, Michael (Jane) McCarthy of Deerfield, IL, W. Gray (Lisa) McCarthy of Golden, CO and Peggy (Miguel) Padilla of Tucson; four grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, Kelly and Mark; brother of Katherine Fennell of Chicago, IL and Margaret Granskog of Aurora, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, January 2, 10:00 a.m. at St.Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Association.Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3435 N. First Ave, 888-1111.

MEYERS, Sara, 88, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. Mrs. Meyers was a member of Temple Ner Tamid and Choir, Tucson Music Teachers Association, Chicago Federation of Musicians, Tucson Masterworks Chorale, ORT, Opera Guild, Patron of Tucson Symphony and loving piano teacher of multiple generations of students. Shewas predeceased by her husband, Charles Meyers, and her sisters, Elizabeth Fain and Jeanette Miller. Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Larry) Harris and Irene (Steve) Lloyd of Tucson; son, Gene (Carole) Meyers, Ph.D., of Berkeley, CA; sister, Mollie Teich of Tucson; grandchildren, Carly Harris, Jeremy Harris, David Meyers, and Suzanne Meyers. Memorial Service Tuesday, 12:00 noon in EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. Interment in Palatine, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to T.M.T.A., 4611 N Shinumo Dr., Tucson, 85749 or your favorite charity. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

MOORE, Charles Edward. Born December 17, 1909 in Leon, Iowa, died December 30, 1996. He worked for 30 years for the Railway Mail Service (USPS) and also for the University of Arizona for 10 years. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He is survived by wife, Elda Lou Moore; children, Dixie Kovacs of Clifton, VA, Merry Tobin of Silver Spring, MD and Kathleen Smith of Tucson; grandchildren, Sherry Gropman, Mark Kovacs, Edward Smith, Steve Kovacs, Frank Devlin; brothers, Irvin E. Moore of Albuquerque and Robert C. Moore of Lemon Grove, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carondelet Hospice at St. Joseph Hospital in Charles’name.

MORGAN, Thomas, 66, of Tucson, passed away December 27, 1996. Survived by wife, Elisabeth; sons, Matthew, William, Timothy, Mc Kee Edwards Morgan and Amy (Kim) Gilles, all of Tucson; brothers, Robert (Mary) Morgan of Montreal, Canada and George (Marinka) Morgan of Benidorm, Spain; sister, Sally (Roger) Charlesworth of Kittery Point, Maine. Also several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, George and Sarah Morgan and a sister, Frances. He was a graduate of Kent School in 1948 and of the University of Arizona in 1956, and served in the U.S.A.F. during the Korean War. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997 at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Desert Museum or Tucson Botanical Gardens. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.

NORDBERG, John Earl, 77, died December 27, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen Nordberg; daughter, Mary Ann Johnson; grandchildren, Eric, Karin, and Alex Johnson; and brother, Clarence (Virginia) Nordberg. John was born in St. Louis, MO and was a veteran of WWII. He retired from the Civil Service at Davis-Monthan AFB. John is remembered for his love of the Arizona mountains and deserts, his woodworking artistry, and his great love for and care of his family. Funeral Mass and Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery on Tuesday, December 31, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to VA Medical Center Hospice Fund, 3601 S. 6th Ave, Tucson, 85723.

ROBB, David L., Retired USAF Lt. Col., 72, passed away December 27, 1996 of cancer. Career military officer and fighter pilot serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Longtime member and handball player at TAC. Preceded in death by wife, Carol Louise Johnson. Survived by wife, Lorrie; son, Anthony of Tucson; daughter, Davilyn Nelson of Billings, MT; grandsons, Chris Nelson, Scott and Jeff Robb; granddaughter, Cary Knudson; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Emma Knudson and Lucas Nelson. Upon his request, there will be no memorial service. Family suggests donations be made to the University of Arizona Cancer Research Center. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.

SCOGIN, Margaret C., 74, of Tucson, passed away Sunday, December 29, 1996. Survivors include son, Thomas Mulligan Sr.; grandchildren, Thomas Mulligan Jr, both of Tucson and Susan L. Hajek of NM; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alexandra Hajek; brother, Kenneth Curwin; nephew, Robert Curwin, both of OH. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Wednesday, January 1, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997. Entombment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.

STOFFT, Fredrick R., 91, of Paradise Valley, AZ, Lieutenant General, Arizona National Guard, passed away December 27, 1996. He was born May 9, 1905 in Galesburg, IL and moved to Arizona in 1925. Lt. Gen. Stofft was a graduate of the University of Arizona and had been named Tucson Man of the Year. He was chairman of Phoenix Centennial, president of PBSW and served on numerous business and civil boards including Arizona Bank, Mountain Bell, Goodwill, Red Cross and Boy Scouts. Lt. Gen. Stofft was a member of Phoenix Country Club, Paradise Valley Country Club, Valley Field Riding and Polo Club. Survivors include his wife, Bette; daughters, Katherine Hawley and Suzanne Nystrom; step-daughter, Barbara Young; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 1997 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, with reception following at the Church. Family requests contributions to the Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724 or the American Red Cross, 6135 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85015-1892. Arrangements by Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, Phoenix, AZ.

VANCE, Mildred (Millie) Marie, 65, of Tucson, Arizona, died December 27, 1996. Survived by her husband, Jack Vance; daughters, Nanette Stebley, Jeanette Wills; brother, Melvin Kelley; grandsons, Eric Nickerson, Brian Lawrence; granddaughter, Amy; great-grandson, Nickolas Nickerson; and great-granddaughter, Mykayla. Mobile Aire, Inc., Pro Aire Transport and Mobile Aire Hangars owner for 26 years. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Services at 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 1996 at South Lawn Mortuary with Pastor Gaston Ravon officiating.

WISE, Paul H., 71, born on June 26, 1925 in Trenton, MO. Passed away December 26, 1996. Survived by his wife, Virginia D. Wise residing in the Trenton, MO area; his brothers, Charles Wise, John W. Wise; and sister, Wanda Lauderback; and all their children. Paul’s four children, Lennis Mills and wife, Larry Wise and wife, Dana Simpson and husband, Shelly David and husband; daughter-in-law, Louise McLaughin and husband; seven grandchildren, Lisa Berryman, Cary Simpson, Keith Langen, Kimberly Hollis, James D. Wise, John Paul Simpson, Lisa Rios; 16 great-grandchildren, Amber, Nataz, Dustin, Scott, Brett, Christen, Alex, Alisa, Bauchee’, Lacey, Thomas, Tammy, Bobby, Ashley, Steve Jr and Cassandra. Paul was raised in the Trenton, MO area. He joined the navy at age 17 and served in WWII, moved to Tucson in 1963. A member and retiree of Teamsters Local 104 and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Battle Creek, MI. Dad will be missed by all.

ZINN, Sandra M., 55, died December 29, 1996. Wife of, W. Glen Zinn of Tucson; mother of Bret W. Zinn of Scottsdale, Matthew G. Zinn of Everett, WA and Melissa C. Lippert of El Paso, TX; sister of, John M. Keeley of Pembine, WI, David M. Keeley of Schaumburg, IL, Kurt M. Keeley of Littleton, CO and Kathleen Yukna of Gurnee, IL; grandmother of Travis Lippert of El Paso, TX. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Reverend Howard Higgins officiating. The family suggest donations to UMC Cancer Research Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave in Memory of Sandra Zinn.Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

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Pecard arraigned; charges grow today

PHOENIX – An Army police officer who duped prison and Maricopa County sheriff’s officials into thinking he was a military investigator was arraigned yesterday on 10 charges, including fraud and sexual abuse.

David Michael Pecard, who sheriff’s investigators say has used as many as eight aliases, was asked by Superior Court Judge Ronald Reinstein whether Pecard was his real name. ”Defendant stands as named,” he responded.

Pecard already had an initial appearance on four charges but faced six new ones today. He is accused of computer fraud, sexual abuse, forgery and fraudulent schemes.

Pecard’s attorney for the hearing was public defender William Peterson, who had no comment.

Sheriff’s officials believe Pecard posed as a high-level military investigator in order to gain access to investigations of various law enforcement agencies – including the FBI, the U.S. Customs Service and the sheriff’s office.

He allegedly misidentified himself as an investigator to guards at the Maricopa County tent city jail, where officials say he removed two female inmates and sexually abused them.

His trial is scheduled for March.

Woman, 52, dies when car is struck

ELOY – An Eloy woman was killed and three people were hurt in a weekend traffic accident, police said.

Ruth Sylvester, 52, was killed when one car slammed into her car and another stationary vehicle she was sitting in Saturday night.

The crash occurred at about 8 p.m., said Eloy Detective Luis Martinez.

Sylvester’s car had mechanical problems, and a vehicle driven by Dale Canamore stopped to help her. She was in the front seat of Canamore’s car when a third vehicle struck it.

Canamore was standing between the two cars and suffered a severe leg injury. His 11-year-old son, Chris, suffered less serious injuries.

Dale Canamore was Sylvester’s brother.

The driver of the third car, David Santana of Phoenix, also was injured.

Fiesta Bowl party to draw 100,000

TEMPE – Tempe turns into party town today.

More than 100,000 revelers were expected for the Fiesta Bowl block party in downtown Tempe.

Many of Old Town’s streets were closed at midnight last night and will remain so until 6 a.m. tomorrow, except for a time this morning.

Free bus shuttle service, available for the first time, runs from 9 a.m. today until 2 a.m. New Year’s Day. Regular bus service also was extended to 1 a.m. Wednesday and until midnight on New Year’s Day.

Compiled by David Louie from Associated Press reports.

A Tucson woman died after her car was hit head-on by another car on La Cholla Boulevard on Friday night, deputies said. A teen was seriously injured in the crash.

Helen Irene Weaver, 76, of West Dale Haven Circle was pronounced dead at Tucson Medical Center after the 7:30 p.m. crash.

Weaver had been driving north on North La Cholla near Orange Grove Road in a1977 Lincoln sedan. Brandon Travis O’Leary, 16, who was driving a 1991 Toyota sedan, allegedly crossed over the center lane of La Cholla and collided with her car, deputies said.

O’Leary, 16, of North Magic Lane, was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries, said Sgt. Michael G. O’Connor, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesman. He was listed in guarded condition today.

Sheriff’s detectives have not determined why O’Leary’s car crossed the center line, O’Connor said. No citations or arrests have been made and the investigation continues, he said.

Both Weaver and O’Leary were wearing seat belts, O’Connor said.

BUCKLEY, Julia R., 97, of Tucson, died December 28, 1996. Survived by daughters, Marion Hachmeister of Park Ridge, IL, Norma Lindskog of Tucson, and Rosemary Lucas of Los Angeles, CA; six grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by husband, Frank P. Buckley.Rosary will be held Monday, 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Mass to be held at Sacred Heart Church, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

CONROY, Ruth B., 89, of Tucson, died Saturday, December 28, 1996. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Knight, Barbara Fenster; grandchildren, Scott Knight, Randy Carberry, Karen Knight, Casey Carberry,Valerie Knight; great-grandchildren, Erin and Jalon Knight. Cryptside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 1997 at the Mausoleum of The Good Shepherd at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc.

FEDERICO, Heriberto G. ”Eddie”, 57, of Tucson, passed away December 26, 1996. He has joined his beloved mother, Bessie and brother, Gibby in Heaven.Survived by wife, Mary V. Federico; father, Augustine Federico; daughter, Belinda Federico; sons, Heriberto Jr. (Elizabeth), Arnold and David Federico; sisters, Olivia, Oralia, Otilia (Tyler), Sylvia (Tom); brothers, Filiberto, Hector, Norberto, Humberto, Jessie; four grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 1996 from 4:00 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 on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

FIERST, Esther Toby, 75, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. Survived by daughter, Pam Davis of Highland Park, IL; son, Bruce Fierst of Greenwood Village, CO; brother, Jerry Kaplan of Phoenix, AZ; grandsons, Joel and Brian Robbins. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Fierst. Memorial Service Monday, December 30, 1996 at 12:00 noon at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

GARCIA, Victoria Cota, 90, of Tucson, passed away December 28, 1996. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francisco Garcia, Sr.; and son, Francisco, Jr. Survived by sisters, Luz Green, Eleticia Riesgo; brother, Ramon Cota of Cuidad, Obregon, Mexico. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

GORDON, Alexander Dorward, died in Tucson on December 28, 1996, at age 92. A native of Connecticut, Mr. Gordon moved to Tucson in 1985. A graduate of Phillips Academy (Andover) and Yale University, he was a stockbroker for most of his life. He leaves two sons, Mark A. Gordon (Julia Brown Gordon) of Tucson and Howard D. Gordon; three granddaughters, Paige A. Gordon-Oshan (Paul F. Oshan), Sarah A. Gordon, and Kimberly A. Gordon; and four step-granddaughters, Laura P. Barton (Peter R. Barton), Dr. Robin G. Perry, Jennifer C.Perry, and Anne M. Perry. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31 at Saint Philip’s In The Hills Church at Campbell and River Road. Burial will be in Hazardville, CT.

GREGORY, Howard (Bus), 74, of Tucson, passed away on December 26, 1996. Affectionately known to all as ”Bus”, he was born in Morristown, New Jersey, January 16, 1922. He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughter, Joan (Teston), son-in-law, Robert Teston, and grandsons, John and David Teston. An active square dancer and round dancer for the past 36 years, Bus will be missed by the dancers of Tucson. An active member of San Xavier Mission Catholic Church in Tucson and Saint Rita’s in Show Low, his enthusiasm and his willingness to volunteer will be missed. A Memorial Service in celebration of Bus’s life will be held on Monday, December 30, at 2:00 p.m. in the Hall at Rincon Country West, 4555 S.Mission Road, Tucson.

JAROSZEWSKI, Jane P., 82, born to Frank and Theodora Rutkowski, August 18, 1914, in Chicago, IL; passed away December 28, 1996. Affectionately known as ”Gram”or ”Grandma Jane”to many. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vincent and son, Jim (Josephine Parr). She was a loving, caring and devoted mother and touched the lives of many people who admittedly had a soft spot in their hearts for her. She is survived by her children, Vince (Sue), Bull Head City, AZ; Dianne (John) Hope, Las Vegas, NV; and Sue (Frank) Knafelz, Tucson, AZ. She had nine grandchildren who loved her dearly; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Estelle (late Bruno) Bazelewski, Calumet City, IL; and brother, Albin (Evelyn) Rutkowski, Crown Point, IN. There are many nieces and nephews. We will celebrate her life with a visitation on Monday, December 30, 1996 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 1996. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL on Thursday, January 2, 1997. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to Hospice Family Care, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85716.

KIMBERLIN, Ronald C., 74, a 30 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 25, 1996. Born May 21, 1922 in Selma, Virginia. Mr. Kimberlin was a member of D.A.V. Chapter 28 and V.F.W. Post 10015. Survived by his very good friend, Rose Dillenback and nieces and nephews in Virginia. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Rev. Les Plattner officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.

KOZACKI, Ronald J. (Butch), 59, of Tucson, died December 27, 1996. Survived by wife, Anne A.; daughters, Gail A. (Frank) Terek; Kristina M. (Ronald) Corbin; grandchildren, R.J. and Bobby Corbin; step-grandchildren, Lissamarie and David Terek; mother, Rose Leja; sister, Gail Kaster; brother, John; in-laws; nieces; and nephews. Mr. Kozacki was founder of Ron’s Flooring, Inc., and a member of American Legion Post #36. Services 10:00 a.m., December 31, 1996 at South Lawn with Harry Wineinger of American Legion Post #36 officiating. Interment at South Lawn. Remembrances may be made, in lieu of flowers, to a charity of your choice.

LANDEEN, Fred H., MD, 72, died December 27, 1996. Survived by children, Jonathan (Colette) of Tucson, Cynthia (Edwin) of Eugene, Oregon, Stephanie (Gary) of Paradise Valley and Christopher (Kathleen) of Tucson; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by Elizabeth Rae in 1991. He was a devoted father and well-loved and respected member of the community and will be greatly missed by many. A Memorial Service will be held at Tucson Medical Center’s Marshall Auditorium, January 2nd at 11:00 a.m. The Family suggests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 40 North Swan Road, Tucson, AZ. 85711.

MEYERS, Sara, 88, of Tucson, died December 29, 1996. Mrs. Meyers was a member of Temple Ner Tamid and Choir, Tucson Music Teachers Association, Chicago Federation of Musicians, Tucson Masterworks Chorale, ORT, Opera Guild, Patron of Tucson Symphony and loving piano teacher of multiple generations of students. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Meyers, and her sisters, Elizabeth Fain and Jeanette Miller. Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Larry) Harris and Irene (Steve) Lloyd of Tucson; son, Gene (Carole) Meyers, Ph.D., of Berkeley, CA; sister, Mollie Teich of Tucson; grandchildren, Carly Harris, Jeremy Harris, David Meyers, and Suzanne Meyers. Memorial Service Tuesday, 12:00 noon in EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. Interment in Palatine, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to T.M.T.A., 4611 N Shinumo Dr., Tucson, 85749 or your favorite charity. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

MORENO, Arthur E., 88, of Tucson, passed away December 27, 1996. Preceded in death by Mary M. Moreno, beloved wife of 48 years; and daughter, Andriette O’Connor. Survived by daughters, Rosemary (Ray), Linda, Patricia, Joanne (Tim), Ellen (Jerry); sons, Arte (Carole), Elias, Bobby, Alex (Stephanie), Ron (Teri). Also survived by 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 1996 from 6:00 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 Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral Interment to follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Mr. Moreno was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Family suggest donation can be made to Cathedral Maintenance Fund and T.M.C. Hospice.

NORDBERG, John Earl, 77, died December 27, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen Nordberg; daughter, Mary Ann Johnson; grandchildren, Eric, Karin,and Alex Johnson; and brother, Clarence (Virginia) Nordberg. John was born in St. Louis, MO and was a veteran of WWII. He retired from the Civil Service at Davis-Monthan AFB. John is remembered for his love of the Arizona mountains and deserts, his woodworking artistry, and his great love for and care of his family. Funeral Mass and Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery on Tuesday, December 31, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to VA Medical Center Hospice Fund, 3601 S. 6th Ave, Tucson, 85723.

PRUZZO, Samuel F., 93, of Tucson, died December 28, 1996. Survived by daughter-in-law, Jacki Pruzzo of Tucson and Judith Pruzzo Hawkins of TX; granddaughters, Maria (Mike) Richards and Lisa Pruzzo of TX; grandsons, Eric Pruzzo of TX and Brian Pruzzo of Tucson; great-grandchildren, Tyler Pruzzo and Christina Richards of TX. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; and sons, Neil and Raymond. Sam was an avid bowler and bowled with the Funsters at Lucky Strike. He bowled a 223 game in 1990. He was employed by Jacome’s for 30 years. Service Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

SHAW, George Frederick, 79, of Tucson, died December 23, 1996. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen C. Shaw; daughters, Margaret S. (Michael L.) Straley of Scottsdale, Anne (Robert) Houghan of Phoenix; grandchildren, Robin V. (John) Moorehouse, Nicaragua, Kimberly S. Straley, VA, Heidi E. and Laura C. Houghan, both of Phoenix; sisters, Marie A. Webb and Laura Cecile (Truman W.) Walker, both of Colorado Springs, CO and Genevieve Rozar of Aguanga, CA; brother, Steven Z. (Caroline) Shaw of Valley Center, CA. Mr. Shaw was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII having served in the South Pacific Theatre and was retired from U.S. Postal Service. Memorial Services were held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Rev. Gregory Adolf officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85724.

VANCE, Mildred (Millie) Marie, 65, of Tucson, Arizona, died December 27, 1996. Survived by her husband, Jack Vance; daughters, Nanette Stebley, Jeanette Wills; brother, Melvin Kelley; grandsons, Eric Nickerson, Brian Lawrence; granddaughter, Amy; great-grandson, Nickolas Nickerson; and great-granddaughter, Mykayla. Mobile Aire, Inc., Pro Aire Transport and Mobile Aire Hangars-owner for 26 years. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Services at 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 1996 at South Lawn Mortuary with Pastor Gaston Ravon officiating.

WEAVER, Helen L., 76, of Tucson, passed away Friday, December 27, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton “Bud” Weaver. She is survived by her children, Kit (Carol) Weaver, Roger (Bette) Miller, Keith (Iva) Miller, Don (Diana) Miller, Loie (John) Dillard; sisters, Ailene and Dorothy; and numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Private interment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.

Antonia Bernal, 91, ‘loved deeply’

A visitation will be held tomorrow for the native Tucsonan at Tucson Mortuary.

NORMAN PECKHAM Citizen Staff Writer

A visitation will be held tomorrow for Antonia Gallego Bernal, a Tucson native who was the cornerstone of a large family that includes 20 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Bernal died Thursday surrounded by family members at her home in South Tucson. She was 91.

The visitation will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. at Tucson Mortuary, 204 S. Stone Ave.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. Sixth Ave. Burial will be at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Road.

Mrs. Bernal, who was born in Tucson in 1905, was raised on a ranch near Sahuarita, said one of her granddaughters, Isabel Burruel Smutzer.

”For a living she would make tamales. That’s how she’d get her livelihood, selling tamales for 50 cents a dozen,” Burruel Smutzer said. She said her grandmother stopped selling tamales in 1950.

But when she did make tamales for a living, one of Mrs. Bernal’s sons would ride on horseback to different ranches near the one she grew up at to sell the tamales, Burruel Smutzer said.

In the mid-1940s, Mrs. Bernal moved to a home in South Tucson, and lived there until her death.

Mrs. Bernal had been in poor health since suffering a stroke shortly before Thanksgiving, Burruel Smutzer said.

She said her grandmother was surrounded by family members ”around the clock” from the time of her stroke up until her death.

Burruel Smutzer described her grandmother as a ”very happy woman” who often would help those in need.

”She was always real good about helping the needy in the neighborhood,” her granddaughter said. ”They would come and she’d give them lunch. She was real good about that.”

Mrs. Bernal’s hobbies included listening to music, and playing a Mexican card game called La Malia .

”She’d like to have a beer once in a while,” Burruel Smutzer recalled, chuckling. ”She’d like to have a beer and play cards and eat chicken. She loved chicken.”

She couldn’t wait to see her family, her granddaughter said.

”She cried when you walked through the door, because she was so happy to see you and she cried when you left, because she was so sad to see you leave. It was so sincere,” Burruel Smutzer recalled.

She said her grandmother will be missed greatly.

”She was loved deeply. She’s left an impression on so many people,” Burruel Smutzer said.

Mrs. Bernal, married three times, outlived each husband and three of her children.

She is survived by three sons, Jesus Burruel, Fernando Burruel and José Bernal; two daughters, Virginia Tellez and Rosario Mendibles; and a sister, Genoveva Bermudez, all of Tucson.

PHOTO CAPTION: Citizen file photo/Antonia Gallego Bernal was serenaded May 7, 1995, for Mother’s Day by Conrad Mendoza (left) and her son, Fernando Burruel.

BLACKMAN, Dennis M., 50, of Tucson, died December 21, 1996. He is survived by his father, Sol Blackman; brother, David Blackman; sister, Sandra Barmcq; uncle, Michael Charles; uncle and aunt, Marv and Miriam Tavlin, Eli and Eve Catran, Julius and Phyllis Blackman. Graveside inurnment services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle Rd., at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 1996. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.

CENTNER, Gerald Francis, 61, died December 26, 1996. Survived by wife, Caliope Centner; children, Gerald F.(Brenda) Centner Jr., John L. (Lee) Centner II, Nicki L. Quesada, Theresa M. Anderson and Susie L. (Steve) Cohen; father, John L. Centner; brothers, James and Roy Centner; 12 grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.

CREIGH, Helen J., 78, died December 25, 1996. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

FINICAL, Thomas Nelson, 95, was born on October 16, 1901 in Cadiz, OH and passed away on December 26, 1996. He was preceded in death by Bernice Anna, his wife of 62 years and Christene Smith-Finical, who died in 1995. Tom is survived by three sons, Thomas Jr (Joanne) of Scottsdale, Irvin (Jeane) and James of Tucson. He also will be remembered by four grandsons, (Carson, Scott, Eric and Douglas), and a granddaughter, (Leslie) and seven great-grandchildren. Tom met Bernice on the campus of Ohio State University where he earned his Engineering Degree in 1922. He taught engineering courses at OSU for two years before entering the business world with the Barrett Roofing Company in New York City. He became production manager for a number of East Coast and eastern Canadian plants until 1949. At that time he relocated to western Canada as Plant Manager for the Sidney Roofing Company, which later became a part of MacMillan Bloedel. Tom and Bernice retired to Florida for a short time before moving to Tucson in 1968. At that time he became Business Manager for Finical and Dombrowski, Architects and Engineers, a position he held until 1980 when he permanently retired. Tom was an active member of numerous professional associations as well as being a past member of the Skyline Country Club, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, the University of Arizona Foundation, the Ohio State Alumni Association, and many local charitable organizations. At his request, there will be no memorial services. Donations in his name may be made to the organization of your choice.

FOX, Walter E., 82, of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, December 24, 1996. Survived by wife, Irene A. Fox; daughter, Sherri Abbott; son, Lawrence Fox; stepdaughter, Diane Ortiz; stepsons, Owen and Harlan Watson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Walter was a 50 year member of Local 741 Steam Fitters, a Mason, Shriner and charter member of the Sabbar Temple. There will be no visitation. GravesideServices, 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 1996 at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Rev. Billie Hall officiating.

JAMES, Jerry Wayne, 29, died December 25, 1996. Son of Howard James and Ruby Davis both of Tucson; grandson of Ethel M. Dickson of AR, Calvin and Ruby Woods of Yuma; six sisters; five brothers; 15 nieces and nephews survive, as well as his girlfriend, Peggy ”Pookey” Oakes. Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 31 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Jerry was employed at Alan Bradley Roofing. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.Monday, December 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

KAHN, Leonard, 54, died December 24, 1996. Husband of Kathleen Kahn of Tucson; father of Brian Kahn and Joelle Ruffell both of Tucson; son of Emil Kahn; stepson of Shirley Kahn both of Tucson; brother of Robert Kahn of Woodburn, OR, Russell Kahn of Tucson, Emily Hunsaker of Tucson, David Kahn of Pinetop, AZ and Dolores Parker of Sarasota, FL; grandfather of Parker Kahn and Savannah Ruffell; nephew of Tony (Lena) DeMadona of Tucson. Preceded in death by mother, Marguerite DeMadona Kahn. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30 at St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440, N. Campbell Ave. with Rev. Dr. Roger O. Douglas, Rector officiating. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. ”We are spirits. Our friend, as well as all of us, were invited abroad on a party of pleasure which is to last forever. His chair was ready first and so he has gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow and know where to find him.” Benjamin Franklin.

KORTE, Grace Anna, 95, died December 25, 1996. Grace and her husband, Edward, original settlers, came to Arizona in 1927 and started a poultry ranch in the Emery Park area south of town. Edward died June 8, 1931 at the Veterans Hospital. Grace continued to operate the poultry ranch by herself until the years of WWII. Grace raised her young children during the Great Depression by herself with out any aid. During WWII Grace worked at Consolidated Air Craft Company, an airplane plant located at the west end of the current airport. After the war Grace worked at the VA hospital and retired from there in 1963 and continued to live on the old poultry ranch property. Grace is survived by sons, Dennis Korte and Gerald Korte both of Tucson; daughter, Marcella Schultheis of West Covina, CA; sister, Beatrice Kleinow of Wyandotte, MI; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 30, 1996 at St. Monica’s Catholic Church. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Monicas Catholic Church, 212 W. Medina. Further services and Interment in South Field, Michigan. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

LANIER, Carol, 57, born January 2, 1939 in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 22, 1996. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Lee Lanier. Mrs. Lanier is survived by her daughters, Julie (Dave) Beauchamp, Lisa (Tom) Kent, Lori Chacon, all of Tucson, Kim (Norm) Hoskin of Missouri; sisters, Violet D’Amore and Lucille Held; brothers, Herb (Jean) Held and Johnny (Aggie) Held; grandchildren, Hidi Delight Ostrander, Denise Freeman, Crystal Chacon, Leanna Beauchamp, Beau and Ariel Kent and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Lanier moved to Tucson in 1971 from Milwaukee, WI where she worked and raised her four children. Later she married Wade Lee Lanier in 1978 where they spent most of their time traveling together with their grandchildren and spending their leisure time in the White Mountains and Cholla Bay, Mexico. Memorial Services, 2:00 p.m.Sunday, December 29, 1996 at Faith Lutheran Church, 3925 E. 5th St. (Alvernon and 5th). Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

LAUGHLIN, Melvin A., passed away December 23, 1996 at the age of 77. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and served in the Army during World War II. He moved to Tucson in 1957. In 1960, he started the Laughlin Accounting and Tax Service which he semi-retired from in 1994 but continued to serve many tax clients through 1996. He is survived by his wife, Grace of 54 years; daughter, Darlene LaCavera and her husband, Joseph LaCavera; three grandsons, Dennis (Erika) Keys, Steven Keys and Jerry Michael Samaniego all of Tucson; three step grandsons, Joe (Brenda), Tony (Karyn) and Michael LaCavera; five great-grandsons, David, Ronald, Jonathon, Steven and Kenneth Keys; four step great-grandchildren, Nina, Tony, Brittny and Brennon LaCavera. Also survived by two brothers, Lawrence and Ralph Laughlin and a sister Mabel Nash of of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Robert. Friends may call Sunday, December 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Services will be held Monday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.

LESZYNSKI, Helen I., 92, of Tucson, died Friday, December 27, 1996. She is survived by her children, George Lesinski, Jr of CA, Robert Leszczynski of MI, Rose Ann May of Tucson, Mary Leszczynski of Phoenix, David Lesinski of CA, Thomas Lesinski of Phoenix; sister, Kathryn Graham of MO; 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at St. Francis De Sales Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.

LISTER, John Russell, 67, of Tucson, died December 19, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Ronda Mazac, San Antonio, Sherie Colbert, Tucson, Lisa Fore, Tucson; grandchildren, Dawn, Brad, Jeremy, Nicole, Kayla and Paul. Memorial Services will be on Monday, December 30, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at Sahuaro Baptist Church (corner of Houghton and Old Spanish Trail.) Memorials may be made to Sahuaro Baptist Church. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.

MILLER, Glenn D., age 93, of Tucson, AZ, died Thursday, December 26, 1996 at Handmaker Senior Care Center. He was born September 27, 1903 in Franklin Township, Mansfield, OH & lived in that area until 1966. He moved to Tucson in 1972. Mr.Miller retired from the Tappan Company after 45 years of service. He was a member of Mansfield Lodge #35 F & AM for over 50 years & a member of the Tappan 25-year Club. Surviving are two sons and daughtersin-law, Sheldon & Leota Miller of Mansfield, OH and Gene and Ruth Miller of Strongsville, OH; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eight stepsons and stepdaughters; 22 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was widowed and preceded in death by Olive and Regina; one brother, Gaylord Miller; and one sister, Mary Kathryn McKim. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Service and Burial will be in Mansfield, OH.

O’CONNOR Anita J., 74, went to Heaven on Christmas Day, December 25, 1996 while at home surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Preceded in death by husband, John F. ”Jack” O’Connor. Survived by daughter, Peggy O’Connor Torregrossa (Michael); sons, John (Susan), Christopher and Richard O’Connor. Cherished grandmother of Kaylene and Paul Torregrossa and Johnny, Christopher and Elliott O’Connor. Born in Sarasota, FL, Anita was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Florida. Anita enjoyed her career as Administrative Executive to the Director of Medical Services at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson. She was dearly loved by all. Memorial Mass will be held for Anita on Saturday, January 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Flowers may be sent as well. Arrangements by BRING’SBROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

PIELLISCH, Elvera R., 83, passed away December 25, 1996. Preceded in death by husband, Richard J. Piellisch. Survived by son Richard (San Francisco), sister Patricia G. Roush, and brother James J. Gillespie, both of Tucson; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brewster Center, 2711 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85716.

POSNER, Robert, 85, of Tucson, died December 21, 1996. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances; loving father of Louis (Patricia) Posner of Columbus, OH, David Posner of Chandler, AZ; special companions, B. Lakin and S. Little; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, December 29 at 12 noon at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.), with Rabbi Tom Louchheim officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N.Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85724. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.

RODRIGUEZ, Larry J., 36, of Tucson, passed away December 26, 1996. Preceded in death by Carlos Rodriguez; survived by parents, Carlos and Helen Rodriguez; sisters, Terry Rodriguez and Kathy Duarte. Also survived by companion, Chris Scarborough; numerous nieces and nephews and dog, Alex. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 1996 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, December 30, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

SEARS, Marion (Dickie) Gill, 81, of Tucson, passed away suddenly on December 26, 1996. Affectionately known as Dickie, Marion Alison Gill was born in Sunbury, PA on Januray 12, 1915 and raised in Pittsfield, MA. A graduate of Barnard College, she worked as a neighborhood social worker on the upper East Side New York. Dickie married Hayden Sears and began a 51-year-long partnership of ministry in Congregational and Methodist churches. Their lifelong adventure took them to Montclair, NJ, downtown Los Angeles, El Centro, Anaheim and San Diego, CA, Catalina Methodist Church Tucson, Santa Monica, CA, First Untied Methodist Church, Mesa, AZ and Kona, HI. After raising her five daughters, Dickie developed a talent for starting and leading small prayer and sharing groups. In additions to these Yokefellow groups, Dickie had been active in church work, painting groups, senior writers’ classes, choir and supporting U of A basketball since her return to Tucson in 1988. She will be sorely missed by her friends and relatives, who found her a constant source of good companionship and personal inspiration. Her desire for personal growth led her into many areas of study, while her ability to nurture the same in all around her was great and knew no generation gap. A firm believer in family values, she was the chronicler of the family, keeping a great network of loved ones connected by newsy and meaningful letters, and she was a much sought-after traveling companion. She is survived by a sister, Nancy Emerson of Richmond, Ma; daughters, Alison Ray of Tucson, Joanne (Don) Finch of Tucson, Patricia Sears (Hugh Roberts) of Anthony, TX, Roberts Hare (Jeffrey) of Gillette, NJ, Margaret Sears (Ron Kean) of Bakersfield, CA; adopted daughter-in-law, Lucille Mayer of Encinitas, CA and adopted son, Charles Clark (Bunnie) of Tustin, CA; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren are scattered across the country. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 30, 11:00 a.m. at Catalina Methodist Church with Rev. Gaston officiating. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Hayden and Marion Sears Memorial Scholarship Fund, School of Theology at Claremont, c/o Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway,Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

The Associated Press

PHOENIX – The bodies of a missing couple whose memories were failing were found lying side by side next to a desert trail about 300 yards from where their car had been found earlier southwest of Phoenix.

Authorities speculated that George Palmer, 84, and his 81-year-old wife, Jenevieve, may have gotten lost and died of exposure.

”It looked like they both laid down and fell asleep,” said Warren Youngman, a Bureau of Indian Affairs investigator. He said there was no sign of foul play.

The couple had last been seen at home on Saturday. Dixie Pickett of Phoenix, the couple’s daughter, said her parents had told her they were going to a friend’s house for dinner. However, she said, she knew all of her parents’friends were dead and reported the couple missing later in the day.

A ground and air search began early yesterday, two days after three people out four-wheeling the desert found the couple’s car stuck up to its axles in sand. After learning from a television newscast on Christmas Day that the couple was missing, the men had alerted authorities.

”From what we’re looking at right now, it looks like they got out of their car and followed a dirt road” toward Phoenix International Raceway but then didn’t make it that far, Youngman said.

Their bodies were found on the Gila River Indian Reservation near a winding trail covered with dense thickets of mesquite and tamarisk, about 1 1/2 miles from the racetrack, Youngman said.

The Palmers had been seen Sunday afternoon when they stopped at a house near Mayer to ask for directions to Interstate 17, said Sgt. Mike Torres, a Phoenix police spokesman. Since they seemed disoriented, the Mayer residents called police to assist the Palmers but ”they just took off” before police arrived, Torres said.

They also had been seen Saturday night when they ran out of gasoline near Wilhoit, southwest of Prescott. A passer-by gave some gasoline to the Palmers, then followed them into town and apparently believed the couple would be all right at that point.

KAMMES, Harry A., 80, of Tucson, passed away December 26, 1996. He is survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Kandy Eagerton; grandchildren, Buddy and his wife, Amy Eagerton, Ginger Eagerton and Jay Eagerton; sister, Bea Peterson and Dorris Hogan. Preceded in death by son, Garry in 1970. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 1996 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Parkinson Disease Center or VFW Post 549.

LANIER, Carol, 57, born January 2, 1939 in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 22, 1996. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Lee Lanier. Mrs. Lanier is survived by her daughters, Julie (Dave) Beauchamp, Lisa (Tom) Kent, Lori Chacon, all of Tucson, Kim (Norm) Hoskin of Missouri; sisters, Violet D’Amore and Lucille Held; brothers, Herb (Jean) Held and Johnny (Aggie) Held; grandchildren, Hidi Delight Ostrander, Denise Freeman, Crystal Chacon, Leanna Beauchamp, Beau and Ariel Kent and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Lanier moved to Tucson in 1971 from Milwaukee, WI where she worked and raised her four children. Later she married Wade Lee Lanier in 1978 where they spent most of their time traveling together with their grandchildren and spending their leisure time in the White Mountains and Cholla Bay, Mexico. Memorial Services, 2:00 p.m.Sunday, December 29, 1996 at Faith Lutheran Church, 3925 E. 5th St. (Alvernon and 5th). Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

PIELLISCH, Elvera R., 83, passed away December 25, 1996. Preceded in death by husband, Richard J. Piellisch. Survived by son Richard (San Francisco), sister Patricia G. Roush, and brother James J. Gillespie, both of Tucson; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brewster Center, 2711 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85716.

SAMANIEGO, Joseph L. ”Buddy” 51, died December 23, 1996. Husband of Rita Samaniego; son of Gladys Sieber; brother of Jerry (Betsy) Samaniego of Tucson; Judy (John) Metcalf of CA; and Peggy (Gary)Sadler of UT; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles also survive. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Sunday, December 29, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Father Jay Luczak officiating. Mr. Samaniego was a member of VFW Post #4903. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Humane Society of Tucson, 4450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, 85716. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

Charles Durrenberger COLUMN

9 grid deaths spark concern

When high school athletes take the field or court, most realize the chance for injury always exists.

The large majority of athletes never experience a major injury during their prep careers. But for the unfortunate ones, a sports injury not only can rob the youngster of an athletic career, it can create lasting physical problems.

Officials say athletes, coaches and parents should be concerned but not overly alarmed by a sharp increase in the number of football-related deaths across the country in 1995.

While data from the just-completed 1996 season is still being tabulated, the figures from 1995 showed that nationally, nine players died from football-related injuries or heat stroke last year.

That marked an increase of eight over the previous year and the most fatalities in the sport since the same number died seven years ago, according to a study conducted by the University of North Carolina.

”This is a major concern with every state association in the country,” said Charlie Adams, president-elect of the National Federation of State High School Associations. ”It is something all of us have taken to heart. We have gone long and hard at this thing, feeling like this is one of the most important things in our athletic program.”

Locally, Tucson was spared this fall of any footballrelated deaths. Furthermore, no high school football players in the city suffered serious spinal cord injuries despite some scares at Sahuaro and Cholla.

Sahuaro’s Pat Gallagher and Cholla’s John Denny were both taken from the field on stretchers this season with neck injuries. Fortunately, no serious or long-lasting effects were felt from the injuries, which were termed as ”stingers” by the coaches.

A handful of top players missed games due to injury.

Flowing Wells quarterback John Kashner Jr. suffered a separated shoulder in the season opener, but returned three weeks later. However, Nogales’ star running back Jason Brenner fractured an ankle midway through the season and was lost for the remaining games.

Buena running back Carnell Broady missed significant time with a separated shoulder, and Sabino tailback Scott McCray missed nearly half the season with a knee injury. In addition, Rincon/University receiverdefensive back-punter Quin Davis suffered serious sprains to both ankles and missed three games.

Before the nine deaths in 1995, one player died from a football-related injury in 1994 and four in 1993. The five heat stroke deaths last year were the most since seven football players died in 1972.

Ron Cunningham, a spokesman for the National Athletic Trainers Association, a trade group representing 22,000 athletic trainers nationwide, agreed with Adams, saying football-related deaths often run in cycles.

”What I can tell you from our experience is that football is no more dangerous than it was in the previous year or the year before that,”said Cunningham. ”Over the long haul, (the deaths) pretty much equal out.”

The Dallas association is one year into a three-year national study on the severity of injuries in 10 high school sports, including football. A similar study was done a decade ago.

A NATA study in 1995 showed that 45 percent of football injuries occur to the legs, 25 percent are experienced in the shoulder or arm, 14 percent involve the head, neck or spine and that 9 percent are absorbed by the torso.

The study also revealed that 27 percent of all football injuries are diagnosed as sprains while another 22 percent were muscle strains. Only 6 percent of all football-related injuries were fractures.

• Zimmermann honored

Kevin Zimmermann, a goalkeeper for the University of Illinois at Springfield, has been named a first-team NAIA All-American soccer player.

The former Sahuaro High and Yavapai College star finished the season with 12 shutouts and a 0.72 goals-per-match average. He ended his career with the Prairie Stars with 23 shutouts and a 0.62 goals-per-match average for two seasons.

Zimmermann was also selected to play in the 1997 UMBRO Select All-Star Classic Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The game combines players from NCAA Division II and III and NAIA. The All-Star Game is set for Feb. 2.

• Dial winners named

Grace Park of Scottsdale and Grant Irons of The Woodlands, Texas, have been named the 1996 winners of the Dial Award, presented to America’s top high school athlete/scholars.

Park is the nation’s junior girls golf champion and is a senior at Horizon High. She has committed to attend Arizona State.

Irons is a nationally ranked football star at The Woodlands High.

Parks and Irons were chosen by a nationwide panel of high school athletic directors, sports journalists, academicians and athletic federation members.

The two will receive their awards during the Phoenix Open Pro-Am Dinner in Scottsdale on Jan. 21. Dial will present a $5,000 grant to each of their high schools.

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Citizen Prep Editor Charles Durrenberger can be reached at 573-4635 (fax 573-4569).

TUSD teacher, coach Carrier

Elmer G. Carrier, a founder of the Tucson Urban League, worked to break down racial barriers.

LARRY COPENHAVER Citizen Staff Writer

Memorial services will be held tomorrow for Elmer G. Carrier, a teacher and coach in Tucson Unified School District and a founding member of the Tucson Urban League.

Mr. Carrier died Sunday after a brief illness. He was 86.

The services will begin at 11 a.m. at Abbey’s Funeral Chapel, 3435 N. First Ave.

”He was always interested in helping people,” said his daughter Susie Carrier. ”He was dedicated to education and to his students. He stood for high work ethics in everything he did.”

She recalled that during the days of segregation, he was one of five people who picketed in front of a drugstore at Stone Avenue and Pennington Street ”to help break down racial barriers in Tucson.”

He began his career in 1937 as a teacher and coach at Dunbar School, once an all-black school in Tucson District 1 (now Tucson Unified School District).

Mr. Carrier worked much of his career to bring integration to Tucson schools.

In 1951 he transferred to Safford Junior High where he taught and coached until 1970.

In the fall of 1970, he was named principal of Utterback Junior High (now Utterback Middle School). He retired from education in 1976.

He was inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame on June 25, 1995, for his contributions in coaching and umpiring for Tucson Parks and Recreation.

Also, he served for 16 years on the Human Relations Commission, and was a founding member of the Urban League.

Mr. Carrier was a member of the National Education Association, the NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Prince-Hall Masons.

He served as a board member of several organizations including the Arizona Children’s Colony, the Commission on Human Relations, the Council for Civic Unity, Tucson Youth Development and the Tucson Boy’s Club, his daughter said.

He was born in Beaumont, Texas, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona.

He received a master’s degree in education administration from UA.

In addition to his daughter Susie, Mr. Carrier is survived by his wife of 60 years, Woodie D. Carrier; son William and daughter Monica Carrier, all of Tucson.

BROWN, ”Grandma” Betty, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 1996 at age 86. Betty was born in Geff, Illinois on September 13, 1910. She moved from Valparaiso, Indiana to Tucson in 1962. She was a hairdresser in her early years, but is best remembered for her many volunteer activities after her ”retirement”. In her sixties, she was a foster mother for 13 different babies. In her seventies, she was a weekly volunteer at the Beal Center on the University of Arizona campus where she brightened the lives of many students. She was the biological grandmother to four loving grandchildren, but in her church and neighborhood, she was ”Grandma” to hundreds of young people. We were all touched by her example of Christian love and generosity. We learned from her, and we will miss her. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jean and her son, Gerald E. Brown. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Elsie Brown of Jonesboro, AR; her grandchildren, Carol Seyffer (Jurg) of Monument, CO, Sheryl Champlin (Pat) of Little Elm, TX, Gerald E. Brown, Jr. (Jacki) of New Orleans, LA and Terry Brown of Arlington, VA; her sister, Bernice Boor of Los Angeles, CA and her brothers, Lloyd Barnard (Ruth) of O’Fallon, IL, Haskell Barnard (Lubine) of Fairfield, IL, Don Barnard(Margaret) of Fargo, ND and Harold Barnard (Betty) of Geff, IL. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd., Friday, December 27, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. Contributions may be made in Betty’s memory to the Beal Campus Ministry c/o First Baptist Church, 215 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85705.

CELAYA, William Anthony III, died December 21, 1996. Born September 16, 1996. Survived by loving parents, William A. Celaya Jr. and Antonette Abril; brother, Anthony; sisters, Maria Liza and Danielle; paternal grandparents, William and Mary; maternal grandparent, Jesus; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. at 10:30 a.m. There will be a service at 11:00 a.m. in our chapel with a graveside to follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Avenue. ”We will miss you Guerito”.

DESPAIN, Charles, 88, died December 22, 1996 in Marana. Survived by wife, Ivy DeSpain of Marana; one son, Charles B. (Donna) DeSpain of Marana; one daughter, Bertha (Hal) Porterof of Holbrook, AZ; three brothers, William, Milton, Melvin; two sisters, Grace, Rosailia; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law, Yvette and Walter Marty; two brothers, Loran, Clyde and three sisters, Edna, Ellen, Marvene. Funeral Services for Mr. DeSpain will be Friday,December 27, 1996 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Marana Ward, 13450 N. Lon Adams Rd. in Marana at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to service. Graveside Services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. December 28, 1996 at St.Joseph City Cemetery, in Joseph City, AZ. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway,Tucson, 881-0338.

FENSTER, George J., 88, Co-Founder, with his wife Kitty, of the Fenster School and the Fenster Ranch Camp, passed away December 22, 1996. Four brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, F. Kitty Fenster of Tucson; son, Kenneth (Mary Vine) Fenster; daughter, Beverly (Larry) Gammon; grandchildren, William (Barbara) Fenster, Jeffrey (Lori) Gammon, Craig (Karen) Gammon, Tami (Jerry) Lucey and 11 great-grandchildren. He was born February 12, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Joseph Fenster and Esther Fenster (a distant cousin). He was a graduate of New York University and Pace Institute of Accounting. In New York, he was the Comptroller for Consolidated Laundries Inc., a laundry holding company. He also owned various investment real estate properties. Moving to Tucson in 1941, he was employed as anaccountant by M.M. Sundt Construction Co. and involved in the construction of Marana Air Base (Pinal Air Park) and Ft. Huachuca. Later he was an auditor with Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Co. (Convair), building B-24s and B-29s in Tucson. In 1944, he, together with his wife, Kitty, founded the Fenster Ranch School. He served as Managing Director for many years and was still, at the time of his death, an interested member of the Board of Trustees. During the 55 years he lived in Tucson he served on many civic boards and received numerous local and national awards. After his retirement as the active head of Fenster School he and his wife enjoyed many years of international travel. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, followed by Interment at the Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Handmaker Jewish Services For The Aging, 2221 N. Rosemont, Tucson 85712.

GOMEZ, Rodrigo (Rod) J., joined our Savior in the life-everlasting on December 24, 1996 at the age of 72. Born on March 14, 1924 in Jalisco, Mexico, Rod was raised in Jerome and Cottonwood, AZ. He graduated from Clarkdale H.S. in 1943 and then joined the Navy.

He served on active duty with the ”Seabees” for three years during WW II and retired a Commander of the Civil Engineer Corps,U.S. Naval Reserve. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1950.

In 1963, Rod founded Rod Gomez & Assoc. (RGA Engineering Corporation), which ranked as one of the foremost consulting engineering firms in Arizona. During his 30 years as president of RGA, he gained a well-deserved reputation for design excellence. Rod received numerous awards and recognition over the years for his extensive professional and civic accomplishments. He and his wife, Evelyn, retired and closed RGA’s doors in 1993.

Rod was very proud and appreciative of his business partners, engineers, technicians and support personnel who contributed to RGA’s success over the years. He was especially grateful to his wife, Evelyn, for her dedication, perseverance, and support.

Rod, former 4th Degree Grand Knight, is survived by his wife of 47 years, Evelyn J. Gomez; three sons, Rod, Jr. (Tracy) of Grand Rapids, Michael (Nana) of San Diego, and Alan (Mary) of Tucson; and two daughters, Beverly Arriaga (Gilbert) and Cynthia Smith (Marc), both of Tucson. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; his 90-year-old mother, Luz; brothers, Ray (Linda), and Joe (Betty) Gomez; sisters, Lucy (Pete) Saucedo; Mary Lou (Eusebio) Rosalez, and Rosalva (Robert) Gallardo.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 26 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday, December 28 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Broadway and Craycroft. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Rod’s memory to: Casa de Los Ninos Crisis Center, 1101 N 4th Ave.,Tucson, 85705.

ALTHOUGH THE FAMILY IS DEEPLY

SADDENED AT HIS PASSING,

HIS MEMORY AND EXAMPLE

WILL LIVE ON FOREVER

IN US AND OUR CHILDREN.

HILL, Lena C., was born in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of Benjamin F. Cauble andSarah E. Cauble. Mrs. Hill passed away on December 22, 1996 at the age of 88. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Pershing; a son, Baxter J. Hill and grandchildren, Susan Tappan, Bruce Pershing, Barbara Pershing, Gregory Williams and Sandra Straley. Mrs. Hill was a resident of Tucson for nearly 50 years. She resided at the La Canada Care Center for the past two years. Her career included the Steinfeld and Steinheimers bookstores, and assistant librarian at the DMAFB library and Tucson High School library. Her family requests no flowers and suggests that a donation to your local library would be more appropriate. Memorial Services will held Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.

HORNER, Betty Huston, passed away December 20, 1996 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born January 5, 1922 in Paris, France, Betty devoted her life to her family. Betty was predeceased by her husband, G. Norman Horner and she is survived by her sons John H. Horner (Tucson) and Peter T. Horner (Lancaster, CA) and their families. She will now be reunited with her husband and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and their families. Betty would like to thank all of her friends and members of Handmaker Hospice and Care teams whose thoughts and caring attention during her ordeal were a great source of comfort and strength. At Betty’s request services will be private. Arrangements SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

MARTINEZ, Celia, 74, of Tucson, passed away December 24, 1996. Survived by daughters, Yolanda (Rudy) Delgado, Toni (Rick) Slayton, Maryann (Refugio); sons, Bert (Tillie), Hector (Gloria), David (Margaret); sister, Eva Yturralde; brother, Humberto Soto. Also survived by numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

NIECE, Lorne C., 76, died December 22, 1996. Husband of Helen Niece; father of Gayle Jones of Canada and Gary Charles Niece of Pakistan; brother of Helen Lickman, Ronald and Harold Niece all of Canada; three grandchildren also survive. Masonic Memorial Service, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 27 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Howard Higgins and Oasis #52 F&AM officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of one’s choice. Mr. Niece was a member of many Masonic affiliations. Chaplin of Oasis #52 and Alton Kol Grotto. He was past Monarch of Altan Kol Grotto. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

NUNEZ, Olivia Mendoza, 76, died December 22, 1996. Mother of Arthur Bedoya of Tucson, Romelia (Ismael) Duarte of Tucson and Ramona Tafoya of Tucson; sister of John Mendoza of Tucson; grandmother of Gina (Andy) Celix of Tucson, Michael (Sherri) McGraw of Colorado Springs, CO, Alexandra McGraw of Tucson, Mark (Linda) Nunez of Tucson and 28 other grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and many neighborhood children who knew her as Gramma also survive. Mrs. Nunez was preceded in death by her husbands, Ramon Torres and Gustavo Nunez and children Alexander Torres, Nancy Lee Kingery and Leo Torres. She was the proprietor of Tia Olivia’s Tortilla Factory and El Matate Restaurant in Oracle, AZ and was formerly employed at El Torero Restaurant in Tucson. Mrs. Nunez will be greatly missed by all her children and was loved by all. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m.Saturday, December 28th at BRING’SMEMORIAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 27th at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.

SAMANIEGO, Joseph L. ”Buddy” 51, died December 23, 1996. Husband of Rita Samaniego; son of Gladys Samaniego; brother of Jerry (Betsy) Samaniego of Tucson; Judy (John) Metcalf of CA; and Peggy (Gary) Sadler of UT; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles also survive.Memorial Service 1 p.m. Sunday, December 29, at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Father Jay Luczak officiating. Mr. Samaniego was a member of VFW Post #4903. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Humane Society of Tucson, 4450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, 85716. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

SCOFIELD, Robert I., Sr., 73, of Tucson, died December 22, 1996. Survived by wife, Marion Scofield of Tucson; children, Robert I. Scofield Jr. and Janet Dunn both ofTucson; and two grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.

TABER, Mary K., 96, of Tucson, died December 22, 1996. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.

Bisbee man dies after I-10 rollover

Travis James McMahon, the Bisbee man injured shortly before 7 a.m. Monday in a one-car rollover on Interstate 10, died yesterday of his injuries, a state Department of Public Safety sergeant said.

McMahon, 19, who had been on life-support equipment since arriving at University Medical Center shortly after the wreck, died at 10:35 a.m. yesterday, Sgt. Ed Slechta said.

Investigators had blamed the wreck on highway fatigue, Slechta said.

McMahon’s wife, Jackie Flores-McMahon, 21, their son, Daniel McMahon, 10 months, and her son from a previous relationship, Jesse Flores, 5, were passengers in the 1988 Chevrolet Blazer that McMahon was driving. They were not seriously injured, officials said.

Slechta said McMahon fell asleep at the wheel while driving from Bisbee to Bakersfield, Calif., to visit Flores-McMahon’s family for Christmas.

McMahon was heading west on I-10 near the South Craycroft Road exit when his car drifted off the right side of the road and branches from a roadside paloverde tree hit the windshield, waking McMahon, Slechta said.

McMahon tried to steer back onto the roadway, Slechta said, over-corrected and began fishtailing as he tried to regain control of the vehicle.

Slechta said the car went into the highway’s median, rolled 1 1/2 times and came to rest on its right side, throwing McMahon from the car.

Compiled by Karen Saunders from staff and wire reports.