SMITH, Robert S., 82, died June 29, 1997. Survived by his wife, Sallie J. Smith; daughters, Suzie Webster, Nancy (Jack) Dodson; and son, Jeffry (Kathleen) Rau; brother, James J. Smith; grandchildren, Stacey Skipper, Mandie and Mardy Rau, Rad Webster and Bryan Moreno; special family, Mic Williams, Mark Smith and Maureen Byrne; as well as other family and friends. Mr. Smith has been a resident of Tucson for the past 57 years. A member of Masonic Lodge #4 F&AM and one of the founding members of the Square and Compass Children’s Clinic of Tucson. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Donations to the Arizona Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716, will be appreciated.
Iris M. Covert, 59, died June 27, 1997. Wife of Donald F. Covert of Tucson; mother of Ronald Covert of Warren, PA, Mark Covert, John Covert, Sandra Covert, Elaine Covert, Donna Hint and Terri Covert, all of Tucson; sister of William Hosmer of Belmont, NY, Charles Hosmer of Bolivar NY, Darwin Hosmer of Alamogordo, NM, Lyle Hosmer of Bolivar, NY, Clara Whitesell of Tucson; daughter of Sarah Hosmer of Tucson, 12 grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Sandra Covert officiating. Interment to follow at TMP South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday June 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DANSER, Robert C., born February 11, 1919 in Camden, NJ, died June 27, 1997 in Tucson. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia McDole Danser; son Robert William Danser Sr., and brother, Arnold Danser. Survived by son; Dan Danser of Yuma, AZ; sister Josephine Elizabeth Garrison of Gloucester, NJ; granddaughter Carol Ann Danser of Oakland, CA; grandson Robert William Danser Jr. of Phoenix, AZ and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Danser was a World War II Veteran serving in Pearl Harbor and Guadal Canal and retired from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel in the Signal Corps. Mr. Danser also served as Mayor of Sierra Vista, AZ from 1960 to 1962, he was also a Small Claims Hearing Officer for Pima County. Visitation for Mr. Danser will be Monday, June 30, 1997 at Wolfrey Peace Chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338
GRANATA, Dr. James S., died June 27, 1997 in Tucson. Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 1997 at Wolfrey Peace Chapel, from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at Vista de la Montana, 3001 E. Mira Vista Lane, Tucson. Arrangements by Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338
HAMPSHIRE, Myrtle V., 87, died June 29, 1997. Mother of Sandra Sue Handis of Tucson; grandmother of Susan Michele Johnson and James Michael Handis both of Tucson; great-grandmother of Ryan Michael Handis, Kyle Robert Handis, Emily Ann Handis, Shannon Mary Johnson, Suzanne Victoria Johnson. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers. Graveside Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. July 2, 1997 at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Myrtle V. Hampshire.
IDSO, John Leslie, age 59, of Tucson, AZ, died June 28, 1997. Survived by wife, Annette; son, Christopher (Ana); daughter, Leslie; grandchildren, Myranda, Adrian and Aaron; and by brothers; Richard and Arthur; and sisters, Joanne and Louise. Memorial Services Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1220 W. McGee with Pastor Rick Mensing of Lutheran Church of the Ascension officiating. Friends may call our house. Remembrances may be made to Lutheran of the Ascension.
KELCH, James C., 70, of Tucson died June 27, 1997. Husband of Betty of Tucson; father of Timothy M., Thomas J., and Jess M. Kelch, all of Tucson and Jill Robison of Willcox, AZ. Step-father of Angela Hope Hernandez of Tucson, Betty Hanson of FL, Jimmie Vanover of AL and Ale McGaughran of CA; 23 grandchildren; granddaughter Britnie Hernandez; brother of Jacqueline O’Hara of FL. Funeral Services are private. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3435 N. 1st Ave (888-1111).
REITAN, Julie Marilyn, 21, died June 27, 1997. Daughter of Mark and Elaine Reitan of Lynnwood, WA; sister of Angela Parsons and her husband Jeffrey of Tucson, and Micah P. Reitan of Lynwood, WA; granddaughter of James Kopperud of Tucson and John and Dorothy Reitan of Tacoma, WA; niece of Uncle Philip and Aunt Randi Reitan and Ben, Joshua, Britta, Jacob of North Mankato, MN and Aunt Karis and Uncle Tony Crocco and Vincent and Caleb of Tacoma, WA. Closed Casket Funeral Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at McKale Center on University of Arizona campus with Pastor David Drum, Bishop Howard Wennes, Pastor Arnell McSwain and Doug Gotcher Director, Athletics in Action, officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday June 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Interment will be in Lynwood, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Hunger Appeal, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Athletes in Action, University of Arizona in memory of Julie.
ROBNETT, Norman Lee, Sr., 65, of Tucson passed away on June 27, 1997 at TMC Hospice. Mr. Robnett was born in Eden, OK. Moved his family to Tucson in 1962 and worked in the auto collision repair business until his retirement. Mr. Robnett is survived by eight children; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, all living in Tucson; and seven brothers and sisters living outside AZ. The viewing will be held 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday June 30 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile on Tuesday July 1 at 11:00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated, accepted in Norman Robnett’s name at all Bank of America branches.
ROY, Phil A., 64, of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday June 27, 1997 in Mesa. Mr. Roy was born in Brimfield, OH and came to Arizona in 1960 from Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He taught English at Palo Verde High School, Tucson, AZ for 17 years. He was Cadet Colonel in the Air Force serving during the Korean war receiving his training in Lackland, T. Mr. Roy received his BS degree in education from Kent State, and Master degrees in English and Public Administration from the U. of A. He also held a certificate in Gerontology and a Nursing Home Administrator License. He is survived by his wife, Harriet E. Roy; sons, Paul Eric and Steven Dana Roy, Tucson, AZ; mother Leona Sass and step-father Raymond Sass, OH; sister Nancy Stouffer, OH; grandchildren Neil and Cameron Roy, Tucson, AZ and Kevin Roy, WA; and beloved friend Robert Steckler. Mr. Roy was preceded in death by a son David Duane Roy. Visitation Monday, June 30 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EAST LAWN MORTUARY 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ. Service to be held Tuesday, July 1, 11:00 a.m. at the Mortuary.
SADER, Melvin, 83, died June 22, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WESTON, Tyler Lent, 21, of Tucson passed away June 24, 1997 in Tucson. Mr. Lent was an Aviation Maintenance Technician. He is survived by his parents; William and Suzanne Lent, grandparents, Clarence and Phyllis Eager and Erma Lent; and two brothers, Troy (Deean) and Todd Lent. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 1997 at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 10:00 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be sent to: Donor Network of Arizona 3877 N. 7th St. #200 Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements by PHOENIX MEMORIAL MORTUARY.
DASCOLI, Ralph A., 72 years old, died June 26, 1997, Thursday, in Tucson. Survived by wife, Jean Dascoli of Tucson; two sons, Michael (Valerie) Dascoli of Dallas, TX, Frank Dascoli of Tucson; four daughters, Rose Cunningham of Tucson, Jeanette (Ron) Figueroa, Louise (Rick) Monje, Mary Watson, all of Tucson; seven grandchildren. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Member of Knights of Columbus Council 1200. Mass for Mr. Dascoli will be said at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 30, 1997 at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where Rosary Services will be said at 7:00 p.m.
FERENTZ, Judd V., 74, of Tucson, died June 26, 1997. He is survived by wife, Natalie Ferentz; his son, Alan Ferentz of Ventura, CA; one sister; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service, Sunday, 1:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum, Congregation Ner Tamid, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 626 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, 85711. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
FRENCH, Elsa Dorothea, 88, died June 26, 1997. Burial will be in Massachusetts. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GOMEZ, Benjamin 'Bennie', 49, of Tucson went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 25, 1997. Benjamin is survived by his wife, Maria; parents, Victor and Mary Fimbres; son, Roman (Ivonne) Gomez; daughters, Veronica, Susanna and Ana Maria Gomez; brothers, Gilbert (Delila), Victor (Grace) and Bill (Georgia) Fimbres; sister, Sandra Fimbres; grandsons, Roman Jr. and Benjamin, all of Tucson. Benjamin served honorably with the Marine Corp in Vietnam for three years and was also an active member of the Spanish Church of God for 16 years. Funeral Services, 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Reverend Angel Tejada of The Spanish Church of God officiating. Monday, June 30, 1997 at 8:30 a.m., there will also be a Service before burial at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
LABAHN, Jeffrey Jay, 43, of Tucson passed away June 25, 1997. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, came to Tucson in 1955, and graduated from Santa Rita High School in 1972. He is survived by loving parents, Ronald and Helen Labahn, brother Tom Labahn, sisters Linda Lentini and Beverly Kinter, as well as five nieces and one nephew. At Jeffrey’s request, no services will be held. Arrangements by HUDGEL SWAN Funeral Home.
LORENZ, Jess, 64, of Tucson, died June 26, 1997. Survived by wife, Marie of Tucson; son, Oliver (Kathy) of Texas; daughter, Donna (Michael Keating) Lorenz of California; two brothers; one sister; grandson, Brian Sutton; stepmother, Stacy Lorenz of California. Services will be held at the Graveside in Evergreen Cemetery, 11:00 a.m., Monday (use the Ft. Lowell Rd. entrance). Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341).
MADRID, Nestor R., 81, who was born in Tucson, died June 23, 1997. He is survived by nephews, Abelardo Pajarito, Celestino Pajarito, Francisco Jaimez and Ignacio Jaimez; nieces, Rosita Cruz and Rosario Jaimez as well as many other family members and friends. Friends may call beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 1997 at Cristo Rey Church, 4821 W. Calle Vicam. Mass will be said at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 1997. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
O’HARA, Mary Grace, died June 25, 1997. She was born December 15, 1918 in Hazelton, PA to parents, Edward Joseph and Rebecca Gittens. She was preceded in death by parents and brother, William J. O’Hara. She is survived by nieces, Mary A. O’Hara and Elizabeth 'Betty' Davis and nephew, Charles O’Hara, all from Maryland. She obtained a Bachelors of Science degree from Georgia State College for Women and a Masters degree from Tulane University. She was a social worker for the State of New Mexico, living in Roswell, NM before coming to Tucson in 1961 where she was a social worker for TUSD until retirement. She was a member of National Association for the Social Worker, Altrusa International of Tucson, and Pima County Retired Teachers Association. As a volunteer for several years, she delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels Program in Tucson. Funeral Services will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Monday, June 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Her final resting place will be in Millersville, MD. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
PERDOMO, Deanna Rene, died June 27, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
