CORSETTI, Shirley A., age 74, of Tucson, AZ, died April 8, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Ben Corsetti; sons, Ben Corsetti, Jr. and Brad Corsetti; sister, Lois Schlocker. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2000, with Fr. Jamie Conrad officiating, at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
FARRUGGIA, Lena, 84, died April 8, 2000. Mother of Carmela Nicosia, Jenny Barone, Josephine Piazza, Carol Lomonaco, Pete and Tony Farruggia, all of Tucson. Also survived by a number of grandchildren. Mass will be offered 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Entombment in Our Lady of the Desert Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 10 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with the Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.
HAY, Robin L., 50, died March 26, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
HUARAQUE, Frank R., 59, died April 3, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
KENT, Deola Crosby, 82, passed away April 8, 2000. She was born in Eagar, Arizona, the eldest daughter of Carrie Belle Rencher and Albert Walter 'Bert' Crosby. She moved to Tucson in 1935. After attending business school and while working at Halstead Lumber Company, she met her husband of 60 years, Richard M. Kent. Mr. Kent predeceased her in 1998. She owned and operated hotels along with her husband and devoted her life to her family. She is survived by daughters, Ruthann (Philip) Grace of Phoenix; and Sandra (Ray) Lord of Tucson; sons, John R. and Larry C. (Andrea) of Tucson; seven grandchildren, Shannon Lord Matheson, Laura Grace Holloran, Kimberly Grace Sabow, Allison Grace Weight, Katherine Ann Kent, William Richard Kent, and Carolyn 'Carrie Belle' Crosby Kent; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Welton and Wyatt Crosby. Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6150 E Fairmount. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials to Parkinsons Disease Association of Tucson, 2501 E Elm St., Tucson, Arizona 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
JEAN MARIE MONTES, 33, of Tucson, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2000. She was born on November 16, 1966. God sent to us a beautiful angel, 'Gina' Marie Montes. During her time on earth not only was she known for her beautiful smile, her love of life, but most of all the love of people. Gina had the gift to always look for the best in people and would always take the time to listen and talk to the very young and to the very old.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Reynaldo and Ozella Hoffman; and Bill Sr and Carmen Wright.
Gina is survived by her husband Michael Montes, Sr.; daughter, Monica Montes; son, Michael Montes, Jr.; parents, Bill and Edna Wright; brother, William Anthony Wright; nephew, William Edward Wright; niece, Crisann Wright. Daughter-in-law of Manuel and Yolanda Montes. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Gina attended Keen Elementary School, St. Ambrose Catholic School, graduated from Suffolk Hills Catholic High School, attended the University of Arizona and was employed by TUSD #1 as a Teacher Assistant at Drachman Primary Magnet Elementary. The love she had for the children will be carried on forever because Gina did make a difference in their lives.
A hundred years from now it will not matter what kind of car she will have driven, what kind of house she lived in, or what kind of bank account she had, but what will matter is that she made a difference in a life of a child. How true this is because Gina did make a difference starting with her own set of twins; her niece & nephew, but most of all the children who were blessed to have known her at Drachman Primary Magnet School.
Many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends who will always be reminded of Gina when they look up at night to see the brightest star shining and will know that is our little angel 'Gina' who is looking down and talking to all the other angels telling how special we are.
It is our time on earth to share and express our memories of this beautiful young woman, who will always be remem- bered by the love of children and who looked for the best in others and gave the best she had.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave, with a rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Internment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
RITT, Louis C., 68, died April 2, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
SALGADO, Gloria M., 76, of Tucson, passed away April 7, 2000. preceded in death by husband, Joe E. Salgado, and daughter, Terry M. Rogers. Survived by daughters, Rebecca (Marc) Ochoa, Margaret (Joe) Jauregui, Barbara (Mike) Surber, Veronica (Jesus) Calderon; sons, Joe E. (Bernice) Salgado Jr., Charles Salgado; brothers, Ernest and Juan Moreno. Also survived by 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Mrs. Salgado was a member of the Catholic Daughters Association of America for 20 years. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SCHACHT, Cecelia M., 85, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Louise Faber and her son, Robert Schacht (Mary); six grandchildren, Debi Rowe (Dan), Mark Faber (Kim), Leslie Faber, Robert Schacht, Laurie Schacht and Michael Schacht; and by four great-grandchildren, Megan Rowe, Kali Rowe, Alec Faber and Tatum Faber.
Memorial Services will be held at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd., on Monday, April 10th at 11:30 a.m.
He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
SLIGAR, Wilford Lee, 64, died April 8, 2000. Husband of Dolores Sligar; father of Sandra Walker, William Ball and Richard Ball, all of Tucson, Debra Johnson and Randy Sligar, both of Phoenix; brother of Rosemary Montano of Tucson. Nine grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Sligar was a member of the Tucson Trap & Skeet Club and retired from AZ Portland Cement. Graveside Service 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 12 at Evergreen cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd.
GRUENWALD, Marian E., 81, of Tucson, died April 7, 2000. Born May 22, 1918 in Athol, SD. Survived by three sons, Tom Gruenwald, Terry (Kay) Gruenwald both of Tucson, Dave (Gail) Gruenwald of New Iberia, LA; brother, Elmer (Evelyn) Rogers of Willows, CA; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. preceded in death by husband, Giles; sons, Don and Paul. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716.
KENT, Deola Crosby, 82, passed away April 8, 2000. She was born in Eagar, Arizona, the eldest daughter of Carrie Belle Rencher and Albert Walter 'Bert' Crosby. She moved to Tucson in 1935. After attending business school and while working at Halstead Lumber Company, she met her husband of 60 years, Richard M. Kent. Mr. Kent predeceased her in 1998. She owned and operated hotels along with her husband and devoted her life to her family. She is survived by daughters, Ruthann (Philip) Grace of Phoenix; and Sandra (Ray) Lord of Tucson; sons, John R. and Larry C. (Andrea) of Tucson; seven grandchildren, Shannon Lord Matheson, Laura Grace Holloran, Kimberly Grace Sabow, Allison Grace Weight, Katherine Ann Kent, William Richard Kent, and Carolyn 'Carrie Belle' Crosby Kent; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Welton and Wyatt Crosby. Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6150 E Fairmount. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials to Parkinsons Disease Association of Tucson, 2501 E Elm St., Tucson, Arizona 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
NAVARRO, Mary, age 45, a lifetime resident of Tucson, passed away April 6, 2000. Born October 23, 1954 in Tucson. Survived by her parents, Tony and Carmen Navarro; son, Johnny Navarro; granddaughter, Marisella Navarro; brothers, Frank and Bobby Navarro; sisters, Lydia Nabor and Teresa Ballesteros; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
'We will always love and miss you.
You will be in our hearts forever.'
PERRY, Mary O., 97, died April 7, 2000. Survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar C. Perry. Graveside Service 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at TMP South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
PRATHER, Alice E., November 20, 1915 to April 3, 2000. A long life spent among family and friends until the very end. Predeceased by husband, Earl Prather; brother, George Rand; and sister, Ada Jones. Survived by daughters, Marilyn (Ed) Goulden and Leslie (Carl) O'Halloran; grandchildren, Timothy (Nancy) Mellor, Robin (John) Baade, Todd (Elizabeth) Mellor, Amy (James) Phillips, Shannon (Trish) O'Halloran, Michael (Greta) O'Halloran; and great-grandchildren, Amanda Mellor, Matthew Mellor, Erin Phillips, and Colleen Phillips.
RHODES, Frank H., 82 years old, of J6/Benson area, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000 at the Benson Hospital. He was born May 17, 1917 in San Antonio, Texas. His father was Frank Rhodes and his mother was Bessie Jane Renner Rhodes. His family came to Arizona while Frank was in his early youth. Frank was an engineer for the railroad for 34 years. He was a Chapter Dad for the DeMolay Arizona Chapter in Tucson, AZ, a Masonic Lodge member for 57 years of Marion McDaniels Lodge #56 in Tucson, AZ, past club manager and lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #2090 in Show Low, AZ. Past President of TACRA, (early car racing) in Tucson, AZ. He owned and operated the Pick Wick Inn, (now the Silver Saddle Restaurant) in Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Zella in 1985; his second wife, Leila in 1997; his son, Frank A. in 1998; a brother, John in 1946; and a son-in-law, Ronald T. Hall in 1993.
Survivors include son, David J. (Patricia) Rhodes of Georgia; daughter, Mary Hall of J6/Benson area; daughter-in-law, Adele C. Rhodes of Hereford, Arizona; nephew, Jerry Rhodes of California; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, many friends.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at the J-6 Community Bible Church, located at 714 J-6 Road Benson, AZ. Pastor George Whitehead will officiate. The family would like to have contributions/donations made to Masonic Crippled Children, or Shriner Burn Center, or the Benson Hospital. Contact organizations for addresses. Professional Services entrusted to San Pedro Funeral Home, of St. David, Arizona.
