FRAKES, Donald Ilo, 84, of Tucson, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on October 22, 1996. Mr. Frakes was a native of Webster City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretto M. Frakes and his son, Robert R. Frakes. Mr. Frakes was past president of the Tucson Downtown Lions Club, past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and former Assistant Manager of the Tucson International Airport. Mr. Frakes is survived by his children, Patricia A. (Joseph) Verwiel of Fullerton, CA, Michael (Cecilia) Frakes of Phoenix, AZ and Kathryn (Thomas) Neukom of Minneapolis, MN; daughter-in-law, Ann Frakes of Tucson; 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass 2:00 p.m. Friday at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee St., with visitation one hour before. Interment Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Alzheimers Association, Southern AZ. Chapter, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, Phoenix, AZ, 602-840-5600.
GAWLEY, Jerry, 57, passed away October 22, 1996. Survived by his wife of 20 years, Susan; daughters, Cherie (Randy) Forsberg of WA, Anita (Griff) Marshall of WA, Melissa Morrow of AZ; sons, Todd (Sylvia) Morrow of CA, Scott Morrow of WA; three grandchildren; sisters, Julia De Smith of WA, Betty Van DerVegt (Hank) of Min, Alvera (Clay) Larkin of CA, Shirley Pelkey (Cecil) of WA; half brothers, Robert Simmons of WA, Jack Simmons of WA. Services will be held Friday, October 25, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Capilla Del Sol Christian Church, 3130 West Overton. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
HARRINGTON, Gregory J., 84, of Tucson, died October 21, 1996. Survived by sister-in-law, Mary Harrington; nieces, Patricia, Donna, Margaret, Jane and Virginia; nephew, Joe; cousins, Anita Ryan and Vera Stahlecker. Preceded in death by his wife, Alma; parents, Margaret and John; brothers, Eugene and Francis. Mr. Harrington was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in WWII. He was retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a life long member of Saints Peter and Paul Parish. He was also a member of St. Vincent De Paul Society. Please call 888-7470 for times of Mass and Visitation. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
HYMAN, Marie, 86, of Tucson, died October 22, 1996. Survived by children, Joseph (Mary Kay) Hyman, Gary Hyman of Tucson, Fr. Robert A. Hyman of Tubac; sister, Ann Ashby; five granddaughters and three great-granddaughters. She was a very active member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish.Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd, (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341.
MALDONADO, Robert R., 73, of Tucson, passed away October 22, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Carmen. Robert and Carmen had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 16. He is also survived by daughter, Leticia and her husband, Ernesto Aguirre; son, Larry and his wife Mary Maldonado; eight grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. Mr.Maldonado was born and raised in Tombstone, AZ. He served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force serving in Europe, Korea and Japan. He was preceded in death by son, Robert in 1993. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m.Friday, October 25, 1996 at D.M.A.F.B. Chapel One, with Father John Cody officiating. Interment will follow with full Military Honors at All Faiths Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the V.A. Hospital.
MUSSER, Charles 'Moose' Curtis. My beloved dad Charles C. Musser, 70, died October 21, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospice after a valiant battle with liver cancer. He was born June 12, 1926 in Peoria, Illinois to Lucile C. Musser and Curtis Musser. Served in the Marines and retired from the Air Force, was also a life member of the V.F.W. #549. He was married to my mom, Dixie Louise Grow, later divorced. He was an excellent chef all his life, and was known for S.O.S., loved a good game of golf, and was the Chicago Cubs #1 fan. His friends were numerous. I want to express a very special thanks to Tek and Bill Au for their unconditional support and love for 'Moose'. He is survived by me, his only child, Nanci Louise Musser Kummer (Keith); and granddaughter, Nicole Danielle Lloyd of Centerville, Utah; his sisters, JoAn Kobisk, Elizabeth A. Musser and Irma C. Beames, all of Clearwater, Florida. Also several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by mother and father. Graveside Services will be held Friday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m. at South Lawn.
ORANTEZ, Gerardo Brito, 32
April 14, 1964 to October 19, 1996
Gerardo, will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make him dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8.
Survived by:
George Quintero Orantez Sr.- father,
Hortencia Brito Orantez – mother
Jerry B.Orantez – son
George R. Orantez Jr. – brother
Nellie R. Orantez – sister-in-law
three nephews, two nieces
Maggie H. Cebreros – sister
Eulalio L. Cebreros – brother-in-law
one nephew, one niece
Armando B. Orantez – brother
Andrea Orantez – sister-in-law
two nephews, one niece
Barbara F. Bermudez – sister
one nephew, one niece
Esmeralda L. Orantez Graves – sister
Ronald W. O’Brian – brother-in-law
Candace L., Jessica L. and
Gregory S. Graves
Robert B. Orantez – brother
Patsy Orantez – sister-in-law
two nephews, two nieces
Steve B. Orantez – brother
Anna M. Orantez – sister-in-law
two nephews, one niece
Debbie A. Zamora – sister
Joe L. Zamora – brother-in-law
three nephews, three nieces
Paula Quintero Orantez – grandmother
Louisa Brito Felix – God mother
three uncles, one aunt – on fathers side
three aunts – on mothers side
Many cousins and friends.
Dear Lord, comfort our beloved son and brother. Hold him close to your heart, for you loved him first, for we love him too, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 25, 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 on Saturday, October 26, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DAVISON, Dorothy, 79, passed away October 20, 1996. Survived by daughters, Sandra Teachout and Debra (Hal) Ashton; sons, Leo (Martha) and Reb (Vicki) Davison; grandchildren, Susie and John Teachout, Leisa (Corey) Ashton-Reed, Ryan and Loren Ashton, Christopher and Kelle, Reb Jr. and Tayler Davison. Preceded in death by her husband John Reb Davison. Dorothy was a long time resident of Tucson and had been a telephone operator for Mountain Bell for over 25 years before retirement. Dorothy was a devoted mother and a loving, caring grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family. Friends may call Wednesday, October 23, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996 at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd.
DIBBELL, Robert A., Col. USAF, Ret., died Thursday, October 17, 1996 in El Dorado Hospital. Beloved husband of Betty Dibbell, devoted father of Barbara A. Montgomery of CA, Leslie Susan, John (Kay) of WA. Cherished grandfather of Thomas Robert Alexander Montgomery, Emily Rose Montgomery and Antonia Louise Montgomery and David Christian (Gelu) Kay. Dear brother of Charles M. Dibbell of PA. Preceded in death by his son, Robert Alexander (Chipper) Dibbell. Mr. Dibbell proudly served in the United States Air Force for 31 years before retiring as a full Colonel. He saw action in WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He also served with the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, a pilot, squadron leader, detachment commander with the Dept. of Defense of the Pentagon. After his retirement he remained active at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base by serving as a volunteer in many different capacities. A Funeral Service was held in Chapel 1 at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Visitation was also held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in the Chapel Annex from 11:00 a.m. until service time. BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway are in charge of the arrangements.
FRY, Hazel Katherine, born Paola, K.December 20, 1900, died in Tucson, AZ October 21, 1996. A 30 year resident of Arizona, active at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in the Marian Guild, lifetime involvement in various lay activities of the Catholic Church, past President of the Villa Maria Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank F. Fry. Survived by her children, Jean Marie Copeland and Frederick A. Fry; two nieces; one nephew; and a large extended family. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 5:30 p.m., Thursday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 3201 E. Presidio. Family request memorial contributions to St. Frances Cabrini Church or a charity of choice. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2425 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341).
MORALES, Cristobal G., 92, of Tucson, passed away October 18, 1996. Survived by wife of 60 years, Beatrice Morales; daughters, Jean and Sandra Morales and Rebeca Natalia; sons, Chris Morales II, David Morales; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Beatrice Morales is the former mayor of South Tucson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 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 on Friday, October 25, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to take place at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MURRAY, Helen Wells, 85, of Tucson, died Sunday, October 20, 1996, after a long illness. She is survived by her grandson, Chad Carter and Shirley Whitaker. Mrs.Murray was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Murray and her daughter, Mary Carter. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El in Tucson. Helen was a tireless volunteer for several community agencies. She will be missed by all who loved her, especially Blackie. Burial will be at Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Michigan. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.
ROBERTS, Arthur William 'Scrap' 84, of Tucson, died October 21, 1996. Memorial Services are pending. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SCHOLTZ, Sarah A., 18, of Tucson.Sarah went to be with the Lord on October 20, 1996. She is survived by her parents, sister, brother-in-law, boyfriend, Isaac, aunts, uncles and nieces. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996 at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Casa de los Ninos.
TRIGGS, Flloyd L., 90, of Tucson, passed away October 18, 1996. He is survived by daughter, Nancy and her husband Ted Ohland of NY; granddaughter, Karen Ohland of NJ; grandsons, Erik and his wife Allison Ohland of NY, Matthew and his wife Emily Ohland of Florida. At Mr. Triggs request no services are planned. Cremation by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Casa De Los Ninos.
WORKMAN, Nancy Speers, passed away Saturday, October 19, 1996. Survived by daughter, Sue Davis of SC; special friend, Marian Hammack of Tucson; sisters, Jean Knight of Tucson, and Leona Miller of TN; brothers, Wade Speers and OH and Mose Evans of FL; two grandchildren; and too many nieces and nephews to count. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 25 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant).
