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BLOODWORTH, Joyce, 93, died November 21, 1996. Wife of Troupe Bloodworth; mother of Mary E. Knox and Ted A. Bloodworth, all of Tucson; grandmother of Jim Bloodworth of Tucson and Mike Bloodworth of New Jersey; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bloodworth was one of the largest developers and builders in Douglas, AZ. Since 1923, before retiring 20 years ago, Mrs. Bloodworth was a member of the Eastern Star, Douglas Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Elks of Douglas. She was very active in the First Baptist Church in Douglas. Preceded in death by her first husband, David Madison Bloodworth, No services are planned by the family. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

CENTO, Josephine, 91, of Tucson, died November 20, 1996. Preceded in death by loving husband, Peter. Survived by daughter, Josephine Cento; son, Peter (Elisa) Cento; grandchildren, Melisa and John. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Friends may call Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Entombment will be in Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341.

CORCORAN, Sister Mary Colette, 84, died November 22, 1996, Friday, at Victory Noll Convent in Tucson. Survivors: Sisters of Victory Noll; three sisters, Hannah McLeod, Agnes Spicer and Helen Biesen of Tinley Park, Illinois; and one brother, Rev. Edward G. Corcoran of Chicago, Illinois. Friends of Sister Mary Colette may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 1996 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338, where Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Motherhouse, Victory Noll Cemetery, Huntington, Indiana.

EVANS, Daniel D., 76, died November 20, 1996. Survived by Fran, his loving wife of 50 years and 10 months; children, Bob (Anni), Tom (Terri), Sue (Daniel), daughter-in-law, Linda; and eight grandchildren as well as many loving friends and family. Two years ago he was preceded in death by his son Roger. In 1994 Dr. Evans retired from the University of Arizona Faculty after 30 years of service. He was one of the founders and original professors in the Department of Hydrology. In 1979 he was nationally recognized as both the President of the American Water Resources Association as well as President of The Universities Council on Water Resources. Services will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 West Chapala Dr., at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

HERRERA, Albert S. Sr., 66, of Tucson, passed away November 20, 1996. Preceded in death by wife Amelia R. Herrera. Survived by son, Albert R. (Rachel) Herrera Jr.; sisters, Lucia (Ramon) Hernandez, Jessie (Juan) Valenzuela, Mary Landers, Carmen Herrera; brothers, Edward (Bobbie) Herrera, German (Sally) Herrera, Jerry Herrera; grandsons, Albert R. III and Ray R. Herrera. Mr. Herrera served in U.S. Marine Corp. from 1945 to 1949. He retired as a member of AZ Air National Guard.Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 1996 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at St. Monica’s Church, 212 W. Medina, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 1996. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

MARTIN, Anna Elizabeth, came into and left our lives on November 21, 1996. She was a gift from God to her mother and father Amy and Jeff of Safford; her grandparents, Fred and Joan Martin of Tucson and John and Sue Gigax of Tucson; aunt, Jennifer Martin; uncle, Michael Gigax; aunt, Jenny and uncle Dave Lichtsinn; cousins, Katy and Andy; and a large extended family. 'Some people only dream of angels. We held one in our arms.' In lieu of gifts or flowers, send contributions to Tu Nidito Children’s Hospice, 180 W. Ft. Lowell, Tucson 85705. Graveside Service will be held at Safford Cemetery, Monday, November 25.

PINCOCK, Warren Kay, beloved husband and father, passed away on November 21, 1996 following a courageous battle with cancer. Kay, as he was known to his friends and associates, was born in Teton, Idaho to Bert and Alzina Pincock on October 25, 1919. Survivors include his wife, Olga M.; son, William Warren; daughter, Cindra Ladd; brother, Garner of Rexburg, Idaho; granddaughters, Shanti Kay, Rachel Milana, Cody Marie and Chelsea Allyn; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vukosava Milana Bell in June 1980. Kay’s illustrious career is the story of an Idaho farm boy, serving in the Navy during WWII and the Korean conflict, then as a leader in the mining engineering profession. He and his colleagues in the consulting firm (Pincock, Allen and Holt) he founded, were involved in many major mining projects worldwide until he retired in 1982. He was a lifelong member of the LDS church and his services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25, at Tucson Arizona North Stake Center located at 939 W. Chapala Dr., following which Graveside Services will take place in Bisbee, Arizona at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Avalon Chapel of the Adair Funeral Home, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.

SCHIFFMAN, Sara L, 87, of Tucson, AZ, died November 2, 1996. She is survived by her children, Ellen Adelstein of Tucson, AZ and Jack (Karen) Schiffman of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Evan, Tracey, Ilysha, Melissa, Lindsay and Jason; brother, Irving Kugman of St. Louis, MO. Services and Interment were held in St. Louis, MO. Memorials in Sara’s name may be made to the Mission Ostomy Chapter of Tucson, P.O. Box 41454, Tucson, AZ 85717.

TRUDEAU, Caroline A., 82, died November 22, 1996. Mother of Paul (Terasia) Trudeau of Tucson, Rosemary (Paul) Place of CA and James A. (Linda) Trudeau of CA; sister of Kenneth Secora of MN; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Rofario. She was a member of the Young at Heart at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 1996 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 2328 W. Royal Palm Rd. Suite D, Phoenix, AZ 85021 or to the American Heart Assn. 5325 E. Pima Tucson, AZ 85712.

CHACON, Isaias L., 86, a resident of Tucson since 1976, formerly a resident of Clifton, AZ, died November 19, 1996. Survived by his wife, Cipriana; five sons, grandchildren and many relatives. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. today at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Monica’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at SouthLawn Cemetery.

HERRERA, Albert S., Sr., 66, of Tucson, passed away November 20, 1996. Preceded in death by wife Amelia R. Herrera. Survived by son, Albert R. (Rachel) Herrera Jr.; sisters, Lucia (Ramon) Hernandez, Jessie (Juan) Valenzuela, Mary Landers, Carmen Herrera; brothers, Edward (Bobbie) Herrera, German (Sally) Herrera, Jerry Herrera; grandsons, Albert R. III and Ray R. Herrera. Mr. Herrera served in U.S. Marine Corp. from 1945 to 1949. He retired as a member of AZ Air National Guard. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 1996 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at St. Monica’s Church, 212 W. Medina, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 1996. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

KUTCH, Beulah H. Poland, 81, died November 16, 1996. Mother of Janet Dennison of El Cajon, CA and Olive Barry of Tucson; sister of Ted Reed of Morgantown, WV; grandmother of Jeffery and Lara Dennison of El Cajon, CA, Melissa Peacock of Rocklin, CA, Eric Barry of Reno, NV, Sheila Barry of Jackson, SC, Mark and Cynthia Barry of Tucson; great-grandmother of David Dennison of El Cajon, CA and Tyler Barry of Tucson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Poland; brothers, George Reed of St. Louis County, MO, James Reed of Willard, OH and Harold Reed of Tempe, AZ. Services will be held at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood, Tucson, Tuesday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Cancer Society, Tucson Chapter.

MILLER, Mary Lou, 69, died November 18, 1996. Survived by her husband, Robert D. Miller; daughter, Karen (Brad) Mylan; son, Robert C. (Jane Knapp) Miller; grandson, Ryan D. Mylan. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 1996 with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial Mass will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel, 350 N. Wilmot Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice Family Care, 3443 E. Fort Lowell Rd. Tucson, AZ 86716. 'In Memory of Lou Miller.'

PETERSON, Geraldine, of Tucson, died November 19, 1996, at 96 years of age.Preceded in death by her husband, Furniss T. Peterson. Survived by nieces, Marilyn Bulkeley of Phoenix, Pamela Pilcher of Rio Rico, Rebecca Cook of Willard, N.C.; nephew, Richard Hannah of Tucson; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Pilcher of Tucson. Mrs. Peterson was graduate of the University of Arizona and for many years was a statistician for the U.S. Forest Service. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 1996 at First Congregational Church, East University Blvd. at 22nd Avenue.

SWINDLE, James Walter, 43, of Tucson, died November 21, 1993. Survivors include his wife, Susan K. Martin of Tucson; step-sons, Thomas (Julie) and James Walso; parents, Donald and Marjorie Swindle of Cypress, CA; brothers, Carl Swindle of Dana PT, CA. and Robert Swindle of Spring, Texas; grandparents, Carl and Marjorie Larmour of Tucson; five nephews; one niece; one aunt, Edythe Sams; one uncle, Paul Larmour; plus numerous cousins and other relatives. James was employed by Tracer Research Corp. here in Tucson. A celebration of life will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 1996 with a viewing 1/2 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd, Tucson 85716.

CARTWRIGHT, Eunise, 87, died November 18, 1996. Wife of Eldon Cartwright. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

GORDON, Margaret W., 81, of Tucson, died November 19, 1996. She is survived by three step sons, William C. Gordon, Richard M. Gordon and Clyde A. Gordon. Also surviving are eight grandchildren. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.

HERSEY, Robert H. 'Robbie' 46, of Springerville, formerly of Tucson, died November 19, 1996. Survivors include:mother, Juana Hersey of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Joe (Patricia) Hersey of Phoenix, AZ; nephew, Joseph A. Hersey of Phoenix, AZ. Born August 8, 1950 in Peoria, IL. Mr. Hersey lived most of his life in Tucson. He has resided in Springerville for the past five years. He graduated from Rincon High School in 1968. Graveside Services will be at East Lawn Palms Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 1996, with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Love Kitchen, 11 So. Hamblin, Eager, AZ 85925. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).

LAVERTY, Clara, 67, died November 17, 1996. Mother of Karie LaFlamme. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.

LAWSON, Margaret Eileen, 74, a resident of Tucson for 24 years, died Sunday, November 17, 1996. Before her retirement she was an Interior Decorator. She was Past President of Ladies Auxiliary of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #385 and #2663. She is survived by her son, Christopher Jay Lawson of Tucson; sister, Rosellen Utterback of Texas; brother, John Heron of CA; daughter-in-law, Carol Lawson of Tucson; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1990 by her husband, Basil Lawson. Memorial Services are scheduled for Monday, November 25, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @Magee, with Rev. Jon Farmer of Foothills Community Church officiating. Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, Arizona Div. Inc, Southern Region, P.O. Box 13126, Tucson, AZ 85732-3126, or to Tucson B.P.O. Elks Lodge #385, Christmas Charity Fund, 2404 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718.

RICKETTS, Alice, 68, of Tucson, died November 20, 1996. Survived by son, Donn Ricketts of Tucson; daughter, Linda (Michael) Arnold of Tucson; brother, Paul (Jane) Langseth of Sun City West, AZ.Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m.Friday. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712.

ZABOROWSKI, Lawrence B. 'Larry', 71, long time Marana/Tucson resident, died Saturday, November 16, 1996. Larry was a WWII Navy Vet, member of Marana VFW Post #5990, American Legion Post #7, and Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. Memorial Service Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Christophers Catholic Church, 12101 W. Moore Rd., Marana. Burial will be at Veterans Cemetery in Phoenix at a date to be announced. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

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