PEREA, Clara, 78, died September 19, 1997. Mother of Thomas R. Perea of Seattle, Washington, Dorothy Dorame and Pat Mazzotti, both of Tucson, Shirley Kowren of Phoenix, Arizona; sister of Vivian Trujillo of Corona, California and Concha Valarde of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive.Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 1997 at Church of Christ, 651 S. Kolb Road, with Rev. Mark Hill officiating. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mrs. Perea’s memory to the American Diabetes Association Inc., Tucson Chapter, 40 N. Swan Suite 116, Tucson, Arizona 85711. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
QUIROZ, Mary L., 73, of Tucson, passed away September 19, 1997. Survived by parents, Jose A. and Nemecia M. Quiroz; daughter, Maria I. (Hector) Moreno; sons, Juan A. (Melinda) Morales, Hector Moreno; sister, Consuelo Nugent; brother, Manuel M. Quiroz; nine grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations be made to the St. Augustine Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SEIGLER, Rosie, 69, of Tucson, passed away September 21, 1997. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Odis B. Seigler; daughter, Debra Ann Seigler-Abrego of Tucson; grandchildren, Margaret Rose Abrego and Andrew Michael Abrego, both of Tucson; and four brothers. Predeceased by son, Michael Philip Seigler on May 21, 1977. Service, Thursday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Pastor Roy Stewart of Desert View Church of God officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
SMITH, Hope Caroline, born December 27, 1921 in Denver, CO, died September 21, 1997 in Tucson. Preceded in death by mother, father and older brother. Survived by husband, Herman David Smith (they were married December 1, 1945); one daughter; grandchildren; two sisters; one brother, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be closed casket (at her request) Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in donor’s name to Hospice Family Care Foundation, 3838 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
VALLE, Erasmo ”Shorty”, of Tucson, AZ, was born in Harlingen, TX on November 25, 1929. Passed away Saturday, September 20, 1997 at home with all his loved ones, family and friends. He resided in Marana, AZ since 1952, working at various farms including Eloy. When he retired in 1989, he moved to Tucson to be with his family. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Juana Paula Castillo Valle; daughter, Yolanda (Richard) Morales; stepsons, Steve (Carmen) Armadillo, Felipe S. Molina (Herminia); six grandchildren, Dena and Ricardo M. Morales, Crystal, Steven, Elizabeth and Adam Armadillo; also his brothers, Manuel, Rubio, Juan and Julian; and many more family and friends. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at San Xavier Mission with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. A Mass will be on Thursday, September 25, 1997 at San Xavier Mission at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvario Cemetery.The family would also like to give thanks to St. Mary’s Hospice for all their support in their time of need. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
WEBSTER, Reba L., 86, passed away September 21, 1997. Survived by her husband, Russell M. Webster; son, Bill and his wife Karen Webster; daughter, Grace Moreshead, all of Tucson and daughter, Patricia Nave of Victoria, MS; 11grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, with Rev. Steve Young officiating. Interment will follow at All Faiths Memorial Park.
BYRD, William J. Born September 1, 1914, he joined his Heavenly Father on September 18, 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, June; son, Robert; daughters, Joanne and Jeanne; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One sister, Elizabeth Cornelius of Baltimore, MD, also survives. Bill Byrd was a longtime member of Marion McDaniel Masonic Lodge #56 and Desert Star Chapter fo Eastern Star. Services will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Mira Vista Dr. (located off Oracle Rd., just North of Wilds Rd., West side of Oracle Rd.) The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Square and Compass Children’s Clinic, 2600 N. Wyatt Dr., 85712; or to the charity of your choice.
CHAPUT, Jane Lowman, died August 21, 1997 after a lengthy illness. She was born April 26, 1921 in Elmira, NY, but grew up in Philadelphia. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Paul; daughters, Laurel of Dallas and Linda of San Francisco; son, Paul and his wife Cathy of Littleton, Colorado. She also leaves three cherished grandchildren, Christina, Benjamin and Matthew. Jane was a resident of Tucson for more than 14 years. She was an Honors graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She was an active member of Chi Omega Sorority for many years and shared many duties and activities of the Junior League in the several cities to which her husband’s business assignments took the family including Philadelphia, Boston, Calgary, Midland, Texas, Kansas City, Houston and San Antonio. She had a life-long devotion to the Episcopal Church and taught Bethel Bible classes for more than three years. Currently she was a member of St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. She was also a member of the Tucson County Club. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4400 N. Campbell (at River), on Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Gardens at the Church. Following the Memorial Service, there will be a reception at the Tucson County Club at 12:00 noon. It is the family’s hope that friends and acquaintances will feel free to attend either or both functions. Inlieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in the name of the donor’s favorite charity or the Episcopal Church. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
Joy Cloud Cortner, 73, born February 5, 1924 in Tucson, Arizona, died in her sleep this Thursday evening, September 18, 1997 in Moss Beach, California, with her daughter, Lisa Joy Francis in attendance. Having long-suffered from lung disease, she had recently moved for her health to an auxiliary home on the sea coast near her daughter who is a health care worker. She was preceded in death by her son, Wilson Weaver ”Buddy” Waggoner. She is survived by her husband, Dr. John Wright Cortner of Tucson, AZ; her two daughters, Deborah Cloud Waggoner of Albuquerque, NM; and Lisa Joy Francis; her granddaughter, Melissa Francis of Concord, CA; and her stepdaughters, Sandra Cortner Payne and Kathleen Cortner, and Kathleen’s son, John Cortner. Joy Cortner was born Thelma Joy Cloud to Russell E. and Eva Cloud at the Old Stork’s Nest in downtown Tucson. Before she was born, her parents had moved from Oklahoma to Tucson after her father had contracted Tuberculosis. Her mother worked at the Pima County Courthouse and her father was first a trolley car conductor, then real estate broker, homesteading several hundred acres along the Catalina Mountains. Joy Cloud was a popular and well-loved girl, graduating from Tucson High School, having been an honor student and both Rodeo and Homecoming Queens. She attended the U of A as an Alpha Phi. Her mother, she, and her first husband built and operated the Saddleback Guest Ranch, located on their land near Sabino High School and the Raven Golf Course, north of Cloud Rd., named for her father. She lived her entire life in Tucson, the last 35 years with her husband, Dr. Wright Cortner. There will be a Sunrise Service on Thursday, September 25, 1997 and a Memorial for all friends of Joy and Wright at noon at the Tucson Country Club. Donations can be made to the Nature Conservancy or your favorite charity.
ELMS, Paul S., 77, of Tucson, died September 20, 1997. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Edna; one daughter, Barbara (Bryon) Graves of Everett, WA; one granddaughter, Maria; one sister-in-law, Virginia; niece, Evelyn; and nephew, Charles. Funeral Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Burial to follow.
ERICKSON, Larry B., 59, of Tucson, originally from Anoka, MN, passed away Sunday, September 21, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Michael; two grandchildren; brothers, William, Roger, and Richard; sisters, Janet Larson and Diane Rogers; nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (at Magee) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 1997. Funeral Services will be held at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1220 W. Magee Rd at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 1997. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1220 W. Magee Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704. In God’s protection and gracious Love we leave you–until we meet again.
LEWIS, Monteclair, 82, of Tucson, died September 17, 1997. Survivors include his son, Henry (Rebecca) Lewis; one daughter, Rita (Dan) Gray, both of CA; seven grandchildren; and one brother. As a veteran of WWII, Mr. Lewis was very active with the VFW. Graveside Services at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Monday, September 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MURPHY, Thelma, 89, of Tucson, passed away September 18, 1997. She was born March 11, 1908 in Mesa, AZ. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Haymore; and sister, Otha Popello of Mesa. She especially loved her 11 grandchildren and their spouses; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and her nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6901 E. Kenyon, Tucson. Friends may call from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, September 22 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Interment to follow at TMP, South Lawn Cemetery.
VARELA, Juan R., 80, of Tucson, passed away September 18, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Diomira; daughter, Luz Aida Coronado; grandchildren, Bernardo and Irma Coronado; great-grandchildren, Victor, Bernardo Coronado, Raul Tamez; and numerous relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Alfred D. ”Mechie” Vargas, 68, of Tucson, passed away September 19, 1997. Survived by brothers, Jesus D. (Clara) Vargas and Thomas (Trini) Vargas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Special thanks to niece, Carol Lugo and Carondolet St. Mary’s Hospice. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
John Barry Borden died peacefully on September 17, 1997, from complications of a stroke. Born to Nathaniel and Thelma Wilkinson Borden, November 30, 1933 in Fall River, MA.Survived by sons, Christopher T. of Tucson, J. Paul of San Diego, CA; and daughter, Marne E. (Robert) Meeker of Tucson. Also survived by sister, Beverly A. (Robert) Blaney of Torrance, CA; sister-in-law, Rosemarie Borden of Peirson, MI; five grandchildren. Also surviving are former wives, Terry G. Borden and Patti Borden, both of Tucson. Predeceased by brother Robert and son Keith Borden. J.B. was an avid ham radio operator (WA7AHF) and for a time, held a private pilots license. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his family as they were growing up. No services will be held.
CALENE, Raymond M., 96, of Tucson, died Friday, September 19, 1997. Born on October 26, 1900 in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, Raymond graduated from Kansas University in 1920. Throughout his life, he remained an active member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, having recently been notified that he was to be inducted into their Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the University of Arizona in November. Upon earning his degree from college, he returned to Sylvan Grove to manage the Calene Mercantile Co. Based on his retail experience, he joined the JC Penney Co. as a manager and established his family in Mansfield, Ohio where his career spanned 35 years. Being a prominent community leader, much of his time was spent giving service to the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodges, Eastern Star, numerous war efforts, Chamber of Commerce, BPO Elks, and the YMCA. Following his retirement in 1960, he and his wife of 55 years, Lottie Fowler Calene, wintered in Tucson. Upon her death in 1983, he became a permanent resident. Survivors include his two daughters, Camilla (Charles) Griffin of Carpinteria, CA. and Charlotte Dean of Tucson; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd., in Tucson, on Monday, September 22, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
CHANDLER, Verlin Noah, born July 30, 1911 in Franklin, IN, died September 17, 1997 at his home in Tucson. Survived by wife, Inez Pauline Chandler (they were married September 30, 1932); son, Samuel (Donna); grandson, Jeffery (Lisa) and granddaughter, Colleen (fiance, Daniel Mueller). Mr. Chandler moved to Arizona at the age of four because of asthma. Mr. Chandler was employed as a mechanic at DMAFB and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifelong member of the NRA and a graduate of Tucson High School.Funeral Service, 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment South Lawn Cemetery.
CHAPUT, Jane Lowman, died August 21, 1997 after a lengthy illness. She was born April 26, 1921 in Elmira, NY, but grew up in Philadelphia. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Paul; daughters, Laurel of Dallas and Linda of San Francisco; son, Paul and his wife Cathy of Littleton, Colorado. She also leaves three cherished grandchildren, Christina, Benjamin and Matthew. Jane was a resident of Tucson for more than 14 years. She was an Honors graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She was an active member of Chi Omega Sorority for many years and shared many duties and activities of the Junior League in the several cities to which her husband’s business assignments took the family including Philadelphia, Boston, Calgary, Midland, Texas, Kansas City, Houston and San Antonio. She had a life-long devotion to the Episcopal Church and taught Bethel Bible classes for more than three years. Currently she was a member of St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. She was also a member of the Tucson County Club. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4400 N. Campbell (at River), on Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Gardens at the Church. Following the Memorial Service, there will be a reception at the Tucson County Club at 12:00 noon. It is the family’s hope that friends and acquaintances will feel free to attend either or both functions. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in the name of the donor’s favorite charity or the Episcopal Church. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
