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OBITUARIES A17 ARIZONA DAILY STAR Monday, March 15, 2010 FUNERAL NOTICES 'Mission: Impossible' actor Peter Graves dies at age 83 number of memorable roles in both films and television. Normally cast as a hero, he turned in an unforgettable performance early in his career as the treacherous THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special Nazi spy in Billy Wilder 's 1953 prisoner-of-war drama "Stalag 17." He also masterfully lampooned his straight -arrow image when he portrayed bumbling airline pilot Clarence Oveur in the 1980 disaster movie spoof agents who battled evil conspirators in the long -running television series "Mission: Impossible," died Sunday. Graves apparently died of a heart attack outside his Los Angeles home, about a week shy of his 84th birthday, publicist Sandy Peter Graves Graves' career began with cheaply made exploitation films such as "It Conquered the World," in which he battled a carrot-shaped monster from Venus, and "Beginning of the World," in which he fought a giant grasshopper. He later took on equally formidable human villains each week on "Mission: Impossible." Every show began with Graves, as agent Phelps, listening to a tape of instructions outlining his team's latest mission and explaining that if he or any of his agents were killed or captured, "the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions." The tape always self-destructed within seconds of being played. The show ran on CBS from 1967 to 1973 and was revived on ABC from 1988 to 1990 with Graves back as the only original cast member.

The actor credited clever writing for the show's success. "It made you think a little bit and kept you on the edge of your seat, because you never knew what was going to happen next," he once said. Graves appeared in dozens of films and a handful of television shows in a career of nearly 60 years. The authority and trust he projected made him a favorite for commercials late in his life, and he was often encouraged to go into politics. "He had this statesmanlike quality," Brokaw said.

"People were always encouraging him to run for office. But he said: like acting. I like being around Brokaw said. He had just returned from brunch with his wife and children, and collapsed before he made it into the house, Brokaw said. One of his daughters administered CPRbut was unable to revive him.

Graves' family doctor visited the house and believed he had a heart attack, Brokaw said. Although Graves never achieved the stardom his older brother, James Arness, enjoyed as Marshal Matt Dillon on TV's "Gunsmoke," he had a Event canceled for Cairo synagogue THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO Egypt canceled the inauguration of a restored synagogue Sunday, citing objections to Israel's treatment of Muslims in the occupied territories as well as alleged excesses during an earlier ceremony. Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities spent seven months restoring the ruined Ben Maimon Synagogue in Cairo's ancient Jewish quarter and had been set to unveil it to the press Sunday, a week after its rededication in a private ceremony. Council head Zahi Hawass called off Sunday's event after criticism in the press of the synagogue's re -dedication ceremony, which was attended by Israeli diplomats as well the American ambassador. The cancellation was largely symbolic as the restoration is complete, and the synagogue has been reopened.

"This cancellation comes after what happened during the inauguration by the Jewish community who engaged in activities considered provocative to the feel BENTKOWSKI, Thaddeus, 92, Of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on March 12, 2010. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Carol Hall; brothers, Florian and Walter; and sisters, Stella and Kay. Survived by son, Allan and daughter-in-law, Kelly; grandchildren, Cathy McPherson, Connie Hall-Faggette, Jeff Hall, Jacob Bentkowski and Holly Bentkowski; six greatgrandchildren. Graveside Service will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of Tucson, 2450 N.

Kelvin Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY. Walker "Kirk" Bishop 86, passed away on March 12, 2010. He served honorably in both WWII and the Korean War in the Navy and the Coast Guard. Kirk is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, lone; daughter, Paula (Barry) Richards and their son, Nicholas; daughter, Debbie Lynn (George) McGeorge and their children, Jenniffer Clark and Ginger Wood; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was a charter member of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. Services will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Kirk's name to the Humane Society of Tucson.

3 ii I'liim Dorothy R. Bouey died March 12, 2010. As a mother, she was influential, strong, and very giving to everyone, non-judgmental, never complained about her own healthillness, just greeted and walked through life with a smile. She also loved her two dogs. Visitation from 5:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Entombment will take place at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at East Lawn Mausoleum of Peace. ELLETSON, Richard Melvin, 78, of Tucson, born August 28, 1931 in Detroit, Ml, passed away on March 12, 2010.

He is survived by his wife, Florence and three children. A Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. 2 l'iiiii- ll iJ fr v. ,1 lU.n'.rv V'L'fsculrtpm'HMILiiltiJtJi FERREE, Edith, 85, born in Piqua, Ohio in 1924 passed away on March 9, 2010. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1962 and is survived by her three children, Charles Ferree of Seattle, Washington, Kathy Cote of Medford, Oregon and David Ferree of Rio Rico, Arizona; three grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

She spent her golden years of retirement volunteering for various organizations in the Tucson area. She believed this was her way of giving back to the community for all that she had received over the vears. V'L'lYiSKlrtPCWHMIJiiipl-SlHtjl uur etnones ir our unlinu Cnust Biwl; f(H WIHL'Wl" Oil ifiis pju. Gu hi LKMin.iKimj'f'mnmHiii I IIJ ILDYL. TLIUJ tucsDn.com ffi Tim Burton's 'Alice' is No.

1 at box office for 2nd weekend Efrain Peinado 34, of Tucson, AZ. passed away March 12, 2010. Survived by his parents, Refugio and Maria Peinado; grandparents, Margarita Roman and Francisca Ayala; daughters, Lilliana, Juliana and Amairani; sons, Efrain, Jr. and Alessandro; sisters, Rosa, Sonia and Bertha; brothers, Ricardo and Jose. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (Center Chapel) 240 S. Stone with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m.

at St. John's Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Querido hijo, hermano, padre, tio amigo dios te llamo a su Gloria, te queremos te extranamos Dios te bendiga.

Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY. INC. 1o DyriorciKitiili die ji r. Mark Stuart Potzler, M.D. 53, of Pueblo, CO, passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2010.

Survived by his wife, Jeannine Potzler; children, Kory Potzler of Pueblo, Kelly Wright of Albuquerque, NM and Jody Renard of Tucson; mother, Mary Potzler of Green Valley, AZ; siblings, Michele Machado of Greeley, CO, Martin Potzler of Scottsdale, AZ, Matthew Potzler of Nogales, AZ and William Potzler of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren, Brandon Renard and Kylar, Cameron, and Kassidy Wright. Preceded in death by his father, Dr. William R. Potzler. Dr.

Potzler was born in Plymouth, Indiana. He was a well known family physician in Pueblo at the Southern Colorado Clinic for 10 years. He loved to travel and ride bicycles, but most of all he was a loving husband and father. He loved helping his patients and was known for his great laugh. A funeral Mass was held in Pueblo.

Concluding Service and interment, 12 noon Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Holy Hope Cemetery in Tucson. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Christ The King Parish through Montgomery Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, MontqomervSteward.com Annie Jury Teyechea 10311928-3112010 After a valiant fight with cancer, Annie Jury Teyechea went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2010. She was preceded in death and has now joined her loving husband, Jose Benjamin Teyechea, who always remained dear to her heart.

A loyal sister, who is now united with her three brothers, Oscar, Carlos and Salvador Jury and survived by her older sister, Lucy Dahar. A loving mother survived by nine children, Bennie, Norma, George, Danny, Rickey, Annette, Carmelita, Esther and Juan Antonio. She was an adored grandmother, who is loved by 23 grandchildren; and 28 greatgrandchildren. A daughter, an aunt, and a friend to many. She lived and worked in Nogales, working in the produce industry and ran the local Texaco with her late husband.

She has visited Hawaii, Alaska and Acapulco. She enjoyed reading a good book, going bowling and hitting the slots in Las Vegas. She was a classy, honest woman, with strong religious values. She dedicated her life to her family with support and unconditional love for everyone. She is greatly loved and will be truly missed.

Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church, Nogales, AZ. 1o DyriorciKitiili die ji r. When words aren't enough Infflis Florists Serving Tucson Since 1940 622-4641 www.inglisflorists.com fccj'-Uff J5v bSF Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter in "Alice in which has become the top-grossing Burton-Depp film. Disney calls actor, director 'magical' pair THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES Alice is still ruling the movie palace.

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Disney fantasy has climbed to a $208.6 million total domestically, becoming the first $200 million hit released this year. In its second weekend in theaters, "Alice in Wonderland" pulled ahead of the $206.5 million domestic haul of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" to become the top-grossing of Depp and Burton's seven films together, which include "Edward Scis-sorhands Sweeney Todd" and "Corpse Bride." ings of hundreds of millions of Muslims around world, including dancing and drinking alcohol," Hawass said in the statement He added that "Muslim sanctuaries in occupied Palestine are subject to aggression by the occupation authorities," citing in particular Israeli security actions on the Temple Mount, known as the Aqsa compound to Muslims, in Jerusalem. Officials with Cairo's Jewish community had no comment about Hawass' statement.

million. A rush of new movies had so-so openings, led by Matt Damon's Iraq war thriller "Green Zone," which debuted at No. 2 with $14.5 million domestically. Released by Universal, "Green Zone" stars Damon as the leader of a U.S. Army team that stumbles onto a conspiracy over the search for weapons of mass destruc dren.

Although he is 25 years my senior, he was in accord with my desire to have kids. He even said we should have them right away because he is so much older. I have had reproductive issues in the past, so before we married I went through several tests to verify that I could conceive a child. Three months after the wedding, Vic told me he had "changedhis mind" and no longer wants a child. (He has one from a previous relationship.) When I told him how upset his decision made me he said he would be "dying soon," and then I'll be able to have all the children I want.

I'm not sure where things should go from here I feel Vic lied to me and never intended to have another child. Aside from this issue and a few others, he's a good husband. He would be there for me until one of us dies, but I don't know if I can settle for that Vic re The March 7 dedication ceremony at the synagogue, named after 12th-century rabbi and intellectual Maimonides, was closed to media. It included half a dozen Egyptian Jewish families that long ago fled the country. No Egyptian officials attended the ceremony.

A group of about 11 Has-sidic Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis also came to Cairo from the United States and Israel and sang at the event. Attendees also said toasts were made. tion in Iraq. Paramount's romantic comedy "She's Out of My League" debuted at No. 3 with $9.6 million.

The movie stars Jay Baruchel as a geek in an unlikely romance with a babe "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson's romantic drama "Remember Me" opened at No. 4 with $8.3 million. The Summit Entertainment release stars Pattinson and "Lost" co-star Emilie de Ravin in a dark story of young lovers with tragedy in their past. In its fourth weekend, Paramount's "Shutter Island," the latest collaboration between Leonardo Di-Caprio and Martin Scorsese, was No. 5 with $8.1 million, raising its domestic total to $108 million.

Debuting at No. 6 with $7.6 million was Fox Searchlight's comedy "Our Family Wedding," starring America Ferrera as a Hispanic bride marrying a black man. fuses counseling, and when I told him I was going to go alone, he made me feel like it was the dumbest idea ever. Please help. LONGS FOR MOTHER -HOOD IN LOUISIANA DEAR LONGS FOR MOTHERHOOD: You are asking yourself very important questions, and talking about the decisions you are facing with some -one who is not emotionally involved isn't a dumb idea it's an intelligent one.

However, right now you have another issue that needs to be addressed. When your husband told you he would be dying soon, did you ask him exactly what he meant by that If he was being literal, you may have your hands full for a while And counseling to help you through that would be beneficial, too. Write to DearAbbyat www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. DEAR ABBY By Jeanne Phillips Universal Press Syndicate "Ibelieve it's literally the magical, if you would, pairing of Tim and Johnny," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney.

"When you take those two, they always seem to make something really out of the ordinary." "Alice in Wonderland" added $76 million overseas to bring its international total to $221 million and its worldwide gross to $430 was reminded of yet another ailment she "knew" we'd find interesting. How does one handle an awkward situation such as this In spite of her age, the woman is essentially in good health, and ours is a smalltown. She'll probably be present at many more dinners. FRUSTRATED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE DEARFRUSTRATED: (And I'm sure you were.) Your hostess lost control of her party. A way to have handled it would have been for her to say to Aunt Ethel, with asmile: "That's very interesting, Aunt Ethel, but I invited everyone to come here for a reason so each person can tell us what he or she has been doing since we were last together, because I know a lot has been going on." Then she should have started around the table.

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