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a ARIZONA NEWS BRIEFS Flight offered between Phoenix, Lake Havasu LAKE HAVASU CITY A new airline has begun offering service between Lake Havasu City and Phoenix. Arizona Express, which operates a small fleet of 19-seat Beechcraft 1900D airplanes, made its first flight between Lake Havasu and Phoenix on Monday. The initial schedule calls for one roundtrip flight on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The company's operating certificate restricts flights to nine passengers or less. "The loads are light, but that's to be expected right out of the gate," said general manager Sean Kienle.

"We plan to Another of Ray's lifelong interests was classical piano. He played the piano since he was a child and enjoyed attending piano performances and listening to recorded classical piano music. Ray will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Lorraine, and by his mother-in-law, Caroline Corbett as well as by his many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Luanna, who was a major influence in his life, and by his father-in-law, John Corbett, with whom he shared many happy times. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 26 at 11 AM at Hansen Chapel.

8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. James A. Davis, 64, of Chandler, died June 13, 2004 in Chandler, AZ. There will be a visitation from PM on Wednesday, June 16th at Falconer Funeral Home, located at 251 W.

Juniper Gilbert, AZ 85233. Services will be held at 4:30 PM June 17th at Bethany Community Church located at: 6240 S. Price Tempe, AZ. If there is any questions, please contact Falconer Funeral Home at (480) 892-9411. Please memorials to Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Robert William Deckman 32, Mesa, died June 11, 2004. Services at St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church 1030 Hayden, Scottsdale, Wednesday June 16, 2004 10:00 AM. Arizona Cremation Funeral Services. Floyd Chandler Denton, 89, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2004 in Mesa.

Born September 28, 1914 in Colony, Kansas, he is survived by his son, Marcus (Denna), and daughter, Clare, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Ben Denton of CA, and his sister Natalie Phelps of Eager. Floyd was well known to Mesa and Arizona residents as a musician and influential music educator. He was also a professional violinist and was on the founding committee of the Phoenix Symphony in which he played for 35 years. He also founded and conducted the Sun Valley Orchestra, which became the Mesa Symphony.

Floyd and his recently deceased wife, Evelyn, shared their love of the arts with their family during their 53 years together. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A visitation will be heid on Thursday, June 17, 2004 from PM at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald St. in Mesa.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 18, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at the LDS Ward Building on 2618 N. Lindsay Rd. in Mesa, with a visitation held one hour prior to services. For additional information, please visit: www.meldrummortuary.com. Ralph "Palito" Duarte, born January 12, 1931 in Phoenix, passed away June 10, 2004.

Ralph was a beloved brother and uncle and is survived by sisters, Mary Moraga (Joe) and Rosie Arroyo (Rudy brothers, Silvano Jr. (Linda Manuel (Margie), Vidal (Sophia), Lencho (Sally), Frank (Olivia), Mike (Sally), Joe (Linda) and Johnny (Diana); many nieces and nephews. We love you and will miss you Palito. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1421 S. 12 on Thurs, June 17, 2004, with visitation from 8 10am followed by Funeral hit the advertising really hard including those in developed week." campgrounds, will be banned next Another small carrier, Dy- in Coronado National Forest nasty Air, is expected to soon starting Thursday.

begin offering roundtrip Forest officials announced flights between Lake Havasu that previous restrictions were and Phoenix. being expanded to include all and Las Vegas Prior to the addition of the open campfires and all smoknew carriers, only Mesa Air ing in the forest. Group had been operating Pressurized liquid or gas in and out of Lake Ha- stoves, lanterns and heaters flights vasu City. are allowed. had done so The Coronado forest has alThe company revenue-guarantee ready suffered several including wildunder a contract with the city, but the fires this summer, contract expired.

a 40-acre blaze near Sierra Mesa Air Group continues to Vista. flights between Lake The "Mud" fire, which beoperate Havasu and Phoenix. gan on forest and Fort Huachuca land on Saturday, was Coronado forest to ban contained on Monday. all campfires, smoking Wire reports TUCSON All campfires, Thomas Robert Gatlin, 82, of Sedona, died June 13. Career in the Air Force and was a World War veteran and Bronze Star recipient.

Graveside service Friday, June 18 in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Cave Creek Rd. and Beardsley, Phoenix at 12:30 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 2929 S. 48th Tempe, 85282. Westcott Funeral Home of Cottonwood assisted the family with Ralph Haas, age 96, died June 8th.

Retired in Sun City. Ralph continued to work well into his 80's and held many patents relating to photography equipment. His best accomplishment was a gift for love and compassion. He made friends everywhere he went from the bank to the hardware store and was never seen without his dog Brandy. He will be missed by all.

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday, June 19th at Sun Christian Church, 98th Avenue Palmaras. Ruth Leale Hankins Orange Village, Ohio and Paradise Valley, AZ. Died Sunday June 13th. She was enjoying good health and was preparing to celebrate her eighty-fourth birthday Tuesday, June 15th. Her father, Edward R.

Hankins, was the founder of Hankins Container Company, of Cleveland, OH, which was acquired by the Flintkote Corp. in 1956. Miss Hankins was an alumna of The Hathaway Brown School of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and Connecticut College. She was a member of Fairmount Presbyterian Church, of Cleveland Heights, OH, The Junior League of Cleveland, Paradise Valley Club, Paradise Valley, AZ, where she had a winter residence and the Country Club, Pepper Pike, OH. She was a Lieutenant Commander, US Navy, during World War Il.

For many years, she managed the Hankins Foundation. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Hankins Lockwood (Mrs. Arthur George Lockwood) and Ann Louise Hankins Long (Mrs. Gordon G. Long).

She is survived by a niece, Janet Lockwood Harbour, a brotherin-law, Gordon G. Long, a dear friend, Delos Nelson and several grandnieces and grandnephews. She was a board member of Beech Brook, 3737 Lander Orange Village, OH, 44022 where donations vate for the family. For additional inname or to an organization a of the would be welcome to be made in her donor's choice. Services a will be priformation and directions log online to Brown-Forward Funeral Home of Shaker Heights, OH in charge of arrangements.

Jack B. Hill, 79, resident of Cornville, AZ, passed away June 11, 2004. He was born June 13, 1925 in Phoenix, AZ. Jack served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a contractor by trade.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jane. Jack is survived by brothers Dick, Bob Donnie Hill, children David Hill, Johnson, Mike Hill Patten, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren great great Graveside services Wed. June 16th at Mass at 10am. Interment St. Francis tion 1 hour prior at Cemetery.

Arcadia Arrangements Funeral by Home Whit- ory Lawn Mortuary, ney Murphy Cynthia Janet Escobedo, 35, Mesa, died June 12, 2004. Services Thurs. June 17, 10 AM graveside at Phoenix Memorial Park. Christina Esquivel, 55, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 14th, 2004. Visitation will be held PM, Wednesday, June 16th, 2004 with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 W.

Dobbins Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 17th, 2004 at St. Catherine of Siena, 6200 S. Central Phoenix, AZ. Richard D.

Fogg, age 42, of Walnut Grove, Arizona passed away June 11, 2004 at his home. Born March 1, 1962 in Virginia. A private cremation will be held Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, AZ. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Ernest David Fraser Jr.

65, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 8, 2004. Graveside Service Thursday June 17, 2004 at National Me- CREMATION SERVICES advantage morial Cemetery of Arizona. Arrangements by Advantage Colonial Chapel. Martin Reynaldo Pasos-Garcia, 34, passed away on June 13, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Carlota Garcia; daughter, Araya Luna Garcia; broth- Dignity ers, Ruben, Raymond, Roberto, Daniel, Phillip; sisters, Sylvia, Guadalupe, Augelita, Margaret, Susana, and Jacqueline.

Also survived many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be Wednes- day, June 16, 2004 from 5:00 to 8:00 at Green Acres Chap of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd in Scottsdale. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2004 SCHOOLS State leaders say parents, businesses can help From Page B1 "But it should be one compo- ties." nent of accountability, not the Other suggestions offered outlining expectations for sole Tuesday included: school involvement. Evaluating teachers and ad- Partnering with non-profAccountability issues, in- ministrators solely on stu- it agencies to bolster schools' cluding high-stakes testing dents' test scores is ill fine arts programs.

and school labels, dominated said Jim Zaharis, vice presi- Encouraging businesses much of the dialogue. Most dent of Greater Phoenix Lead- to give workers time off for participants advocated for ership and former superin- school involvement. multiple measures of students' tendent of the Mesa Unified I Creating a clearinghouse performance. School District. for schools to share resources "The feeling is that high- "That should be part of how on best practices, including stakes testing isn't necessarily they're measured, because it's programs that help boost stua bad thing if it assesses a our job to produce literate stu- dent achievement.

broad spectrum of what stu- dents," he said. "But test Assessing students' skills dents learn," said attorney scores aren't everything, and to see if the students are better Gordon Lewis of Jennings, they don't always paint a true suited for technical or collegeStrouss Salmon in Phoenix. picture of a teacher's abili- prep coursework. To place a customized funeral announcement contact your funeral home or the Classified Advertising Department at 602-444-8774 or 602-444-8772 or email request to The Arizona Republic publishes a free basic obituary notice as a public service, including name, age, date of death, residence, visitation services, military status, and one contribution. Families who choose to present additional information are charged $80 for the first 15 lines and $60 this includes print and on-line posting to Legacy.com.

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Find the cemetery lots in the Classified Section, category 6025. ALLRED, James Stanley JUNGELS, Robert Louis ANDERSON, Agnes S. ANTONE, Steven Flores ARNOLD, Charles L. ARNOLD, Earl Emerson. ARO, Julio BEENY-JONES, Frieda BEERY, Frank BELLUOMO, Lena BOND, Donald E.

BONILLA, Fidel Martines BOYCE, Gary Owen BUTTERWORTH, Mary CAMERON, Bill CAMINO, Tony CANEZ, Silverio C. CHAFFIN, Roy M. CRAWFORD, Mike L. CRIPPS, Raymond Mark DAVIS, James A. DECKMAN Robert William DENTON, Floyd Chandler DUARTE, Ralph ESCOBEDO, Cynthia Janet ESQUIVEL, Christina FOGG, Richard D.

FRASER Ernest David GARCIA-PASOS, Martin Reynaldo GATLIN, Thomas Robert HAAS, Ralph HANKINS, Ruth Leale HILL, Jack B. HILLS, Eugene Louis HOHL, Ingrid Ana Erickson HOLMES, Ronald Bryan HUNT, Dorothy Mae HYMAN, Dr. Samuel JUAREZ, Theodoro P. James Stanley Allred, 59, of Laveen, Arizona, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2004. Visitation will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 17, 2004, Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 W.

Dobbins Phoenix, AZ. Services will follow at 7:00 PM. Burial will held on Friday, June 18th, 2004 in Wilcox, AZ. Agnes S. Anderson, 77, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away June 12, 2004.

Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 13014 N. 108th Sun City, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Menke Funeral Home. Steven Flores Antone, age 24, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away June 6, 2004. Visitation will be Friday, June 18, 2004 from P.M.

at Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earli Scottsdale, AZ. Services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 7:00 A.M. Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earli Scottsdale, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Chapel of Roses. Charles L. Arnold, 96, of Carefree, AZ, passed away June 14, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp.

No service is planned at this time. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014 Earl Emerson Arnold, 73, Arizona City, Arizona, passed away June 11, 2004. Army Korean neral Services Cole Grande Chapel. Julio Aro, of passed away June Haven, Michigan.

Julio served in Guadalcanal, and New Georgia while in the Army. Medals included the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, two bronze stars, and a good conduct ribbon. He is survived by his son, War. J. Warren Maud Casa Tolleson, Arizona 2004 in Grand by his son, Ernest (Ernie) Aro and 2 daughters, Veronica Aro-Perez and Phyllis AroTrejo (all born in Glendale).

Siblings include Tony Aro, Mary Torres, Annie Aro, and Santiago Aro. Julio was blessed with grandchildren, Maureen Lair, Ryan Ley, Ernest Jr. Aro, Maria Aro, and Tomas Aro. Julio's extended family members included Julian, Scott, Ahime, Luis and Ernie. Mr.

Aro was granted with seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 10:00 am. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 1 W. Thomas Avondale, AZ.

Frieda Frieda was born December 2, 1918 in Madisonville, Kentucky. She spent her teen years in Florida. She moved back to Kentucky and soon married Glover Beeny. She had two sons: Roger and Mark. She had three grandchildren and three great- -grandchildren.

Frieda moved to Payson in June 1996 and shortly thereafter married Lamar Jones. Frieda enjoyed traveling; she visited nearly every She continent and many countries. particularly liked Africa and Switzerland. She visited each of those, several times. Lamar commented that if the car went, she had to be in it.

She will be greatly missed by her husband and famy. Services will be Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10am OBITUARIES the original Woodstock, to counselor, husband, father, and grandfather. He touched many lives. He and his wife met in 1979 and were married in 1986. She was at his bedside when he left this world to join his Savior.

He is survived by his loving wife, DeAnne, and their daughters, Desiree, Gerilynn, and Cassondra, his children, Angel Edwards, Owen Thompson, Khandice Castillo and granddaughter, Savannah Castillo; as well as by his brothers, Billy and Jim; his sisters, Judy and Linda; his mother, Paula. Gary will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, June 18, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.

Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Interment will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Monday, June 21, 2004. Mary "Lee" Butterworth, age 80, 4 of Sun City West, Arizona passed away June 9, 2004. Services will be held Friday, June 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at Camino Del' Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, AZ.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014-6900. Arrangements entrusted to Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel. Bill Cameron age 75, Ajo, died June 10, was drafted into the United States Army for active duty in October of 1950 and transferred to the Army reserve in 1952. He was honorably discharged in October 1956.

Bill was laid to rest in the Ajo Cemetery on the morning of June 12th. A rosary was said for him at the Douglass Funeral Home at 8:30 followed by a mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 9:00 AM. At the cemetery the services were with full military honors. Tony Camino, age 72 of Gilbert died June 13, 2004 in Chandler, AZ. There will be a Visitation on Thursday June 17th from 6-8 PM at Falconer Funeral Home which is located at 251 W.

Juniper Ave. in Gilbert, AZ. Services will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church located on 440 E. Elliot at 10:00 AM on Friday June 18th.

If there is any questions please contact Falconer Home at (480) 892-9411. KOONTZ, Judith Martha KRAUL, Elizabeth KUNNAPPILLY, Mathew LAMB, Noreen LAMBERT, Frances M. LEAR, Robert, LEE, Christopher LEO, John Joseph LOWELL, Bonnie Lynne Mac DOUGALL, Duff Stuart MARTIN, Julia V. McCLENDON, James Howard McKELVEY, Roberta J. MORENO, Eleanor Reyes NIGLIACCIO, Lena F.

NISSEN, Arthur E. PATERSON, Donald J. PICKETT, Herbert Ricks RATTI, George W. REILLY, Denise Renee RISING Harry N. ROCKO, Joseph Clark RODARTE, Crispin SCHULTZ, George SCOTT, James Anthony STEGMAIER, Col.

Robert M. Willard Fred SWINK, Macy Lee THARP, Erman N. THOMPSON, Marie G. TYLER Franklin Ralph VALLELY, Bill VETTER, Carolyn Marie VIOLANTE, Catherine WATSON, Dorothy Toohey Marley WOODRUFF, Randall L. at the Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 302 W.

Aero Dr. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to RTA Hospice, 107 E. Frontier St, Payson, AZ, 85541. Frank Beery, 48, Bishop, California, passed away June 14, 2004. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home, 602-716-5600.

Lena Belluomo, of Sun City. Passed away June 14, 2004. She was born October 22, 1917 in the Bronx, NY. She came to AZ in 1980. Lena worked as a Dress Maker before her marriage to Michael right after WWII.

Her 2 Sons Nicholas John preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Michael Sr. Son Michael Jr. and extended family. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M.

1:00 P.M. at Menke Funeral Home 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Funeral Mass will follow at 1:30 P.M. at St.

Joachim St. Anne Catholic Church 11625 N. 111th Ave. Menke Funeral Home (623)979-6451. Donald E.

Bond, 75, of Loveland, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2004, at the McKee Medical Center Hospice Unit in Loveland. Cremation has taken place and, at Don's request, no services will be held. Donald E. Bond was born on August 6, 1928, in Buffalo, NY to Melvin and Ruth (Bork) Bond. A former resident of New York, he had resided in Colorado for 39 years.

Mr. Bond owned his own business called D. E. Bond Associates and worked as a sales engineer in the electronics field. Don was a self made man with the midas touch who never hesitated to share his business philosophies with those who were interested in hearing about them.

Don enjoyed being a member of the Elks Club of Fort Collins and Loveland and was a faithful member of the Catholic Church. Don's love of family was the guidepost for his life and he will be greatly missed as a best friend and father to those fortunate enough to call him Dad. In addition to being with family, Don's favorite activities included "doing the flea marketing, shooting the breeze with his compadres docked at Boyd Lake, basking in the sun, riding bikes, dancing, fishing and barbecues. He is lovingly survived by his sons Mark G. Bond and Jeffrey P.

Bond both of Fort Collins, CO; his daughter Dawn Elizabeth Bond of North Platte, NE; and his grandson Dylan Michael Bond. He is also survived by his former wife Elizabeth Bond. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. In flowers, the family requests donations be made in Don's memory to Hospice of Larimer County. Fidel Martines Bonilla, 79, Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away June 12, 2004.

Visitation: Cole Maud, The Gardens on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Services: Cole Maud, The Gardens on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 9 A.M. Casa Grande Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Arizona. J.

Warren Funeral Services Cole Maud Casa Grande Chapel. Gary Owen Boyce, age 57, passed away June 12, 2004 at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Gary lived a full and interesting life. He served as a US Marine in Vietnam in the early 60's "Semper Gary was a walking history Dignity book, having done everything from being a Marine, military police officer, and hippie attending Ingrid Ana Erickson Hohl, 26, born to eternal life on June 5, 2004. Ingrid was born in Mexico City on December 14, 1977 and spent much of her childhood in Petoskey, Michigan.

She attended St. Francis Xavier and Petoskey High School before moving to Arizona in 1994. She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Horizon High School in Scottsdale. She graduated magna cum laude from The University of Arizona with a degree in secondary education and was a Spanish teacher at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix. She is survived by her husband Brian Hohl of Cave Creek.

She married Brian, the love of her life, on July 13, 2002. She is also survived by her parents Kent and Ana Erickson and two sisters Jessica and Monica Erickson all of Scottsdale; her father-in-law and motherin-law Larry and Linda Hohl and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jeff and Megan Hohl all of Scottsdale. She was a devout catholic, a loving wife and a blessing to her parents and sisters. She loved teaching, learning and traveling. She was a beautiful person and had a passion for living.

She loved her Mexican culture. Above all, Ingrid loved her family. She spent many of her summers on Mackinac Island, Michigan and in Mexico with her mother's family, the Emmelhainz. Visitation will be from to followed by a scripture 6pm at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Scottsdale on Thursday, June 17.

Mass will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 16245 N. 60th St, Scottsdale on Friday, June 18 at Ronald Bryan Holmes of Mesa, AZ, passed away on June 09, 2004 at the Silverio C. Canez, 77, of Phoenix, AZ a retired welder, passed through the gates of heaven June 12, 2004. He was born in Arizona and lived in Laveen most of his life.

Survivors include 2 brothers, 1 sister, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Rosary: 7pm Thur, June 17, Resthaven Park Mortuary, with visitation 4310 E. Southern Ave. Phx, Mass: 9am Friday June 18, Holy Family Catholic Church, 6802 S. 24th St.

Phx. AZ. Silverio C. Canez, 77, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 12, 2004. Visitation: June 17, 2004, 5-8 p.m., Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E.

Southern Dignity Phoenix, Arizona. Services: June 18, 2004, Holy Trinity Family Church, 6802 S. 24th Phoenix, Arizona at 9 a.m. Roy M. Chaffin, passed away on June 2004.

He was born on November 7,1914 In Purcell, OK. Roy served his country honorably in the United States Ar- Dignity my during WWII. He served in the Pacific Theatre and was a POW. Roy is survived by his beloved wife Florence A. Chaffin of 63 years; 2 loving daughters Laura (Mark) Holmesley and Bonnie Hood; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Shirley and Claramae; 3 brothers Lloyd, Bill and Donald.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Lundberg Mortuary White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, Interment National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ. Mike L.

Crawford, 49, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 12, 2004. If anybody has any information on this person, please notify La Paz Funeral Home at 602-266-5558. Raymond Mark Cripps died June 9, 2004 in Phoenix, Raymond was born April 11, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a proud graduate of the Henry Ford Trade School in Dearborn, Michigan and completed an electrical apprenticeship at the Ford Motor Company. In the 1950's Ray served in the United States Air Force at Luke AFB and in Gila Bend, where he worked in ground-to-air communications.

In 1956 he married Lorraine, beginning a wonderful 47 years together. He worked for several years in a fulltime position with the Michigan Air National Guard before he and Lorraine moved to Phoenix, where Ray worked in the Antenna and Microwave section at Motorola in Scottsdale. Ray enjoyed traveling, and he especially enjoyed Death Valley, Mazatlan, and Maui. He enjoyed returning to Michigan and found pleasure in visiting the dams along the Au Sable River where he spent summers in his youth. He also loved the remote cabin in Flagstaff and the joys of Prescott Valley.

Ray's interest in power was extended to his hobbies, which included an interest in stationary engines, antique Century motors, and antique autos. He was a ham radio operator, holding the amateur radio call WA7EDH since 1965. He also had a strong interest in railroads. He enjoyed railroad museums and his own model railroad. He was a a member of TCA, The Train Association.

age of 41. Ronald, born December 27, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ graduated from Mt. View High School in 1980. He worked in steel construction, well drill rigging, and as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents Joyce and Harley Handy, brother Gerald Holmes of Sapulpa, OK, nieces Vanessa Holmes, Lauren Holmes, Keri O'Neal and step-sister Sheri (Ken) O'Neal. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be heid at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Melcher's Mission Chapel 6625 E. Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85205. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Holmes Memorial P.O. Box 8249 Missoula, MT 59807.

Dorothy Mae Hunt, age 94, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2004. She was born on April 28, 1910 in Adrian, Missouri. She is Dignity survived by her loving daughter Luella (Owen) Williams; loving son Charles, T. (Mary Ann) Lambert; Step-daughter Mildred Lang; 8 dear grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 2 Greatgreat Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 11, 2004, at Golden CemeGolden, CO.

Arrangements entrusted to Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, Glendale, AZ. Joan Joan Janet Dignity granddaughter. will be held on 2 PM with visitaGreenwood Mem719 N. 27th Ave. 7, Dr.

Samuel Hyman, 98, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away June 12, 2004. Services have been held. Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary. Eugene Louis Hills, 83, of Scottsdale, passed away on June 13, 2004 at his home surrounded by family. Eugene was born June 10, 1921 at Waltham, Massachusetts to Bert E.

and Julia Hills. After high school he joined the US Army Medical Corps where he proudly served until June of 1946. On June 23, 1946 married the love of his life, Margaret (Peggy) Dignity White. To this union four children were born. In 1950 Eugene joined the police department where he served until 1962, when the health of their youngest child forced them to move to Arizona.

In Arizona Eugene went to work for the Circle Corporation where eventually the entire family worked together in a store in Phoenix. He held different positions for the company, but his favorite was in the store interacting with the public. Eugene had a great sense of humor and was truly a "people person." Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 57 years, Peggy of Scottsdale; sons, Kenneth Hills and Clifford (Judy) Hills all of Scottsdale; daughters, Bobbi (Ken) Mudge of Apache Junction and Laurie (Doug) Jacobs of Sturgis, SD; brother, Donald (Yevette) Hills of Wales, Massachusetts. Eugene will also be greatly missed by ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.

Services will be at 2:00 pm. Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00. Theodoro P.

Juarez, 69, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away He was born in Amado, AZ. Survivors include his wife of 50 years: Olivia, daughters: Maria, Soyla, Delia Juarez, Rosa Valente, Mercy Moncada, son: Joe Juarez, sisters: Amelia Badilla Ruth Garcia, brother: Rudy Juarez, grandchildren: Olivia, Rosemary, Adrian, Joey, Teresa, Ariana, Amanda, George, Esai. Visitation PM, 7:00 PM Rosary, Friday, June 18, 2004, St. Catherine of Siena, 6200 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Services 10:00 AM Saturday, June 19, 2004, St.

Ann's Catholic Church, 11 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, Arizona. Burial to follow at Tubac Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. he Brandon Paul Wright Brandon, the pain of your passing has not softened. Our memories of your life remain clear.

We miss you, we love you, we honor your memory. Heaven is better for having your soul; our lives are worse by not having you with us. Mom, Dad, Chris and all of your family 9.