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ARIZONA DAILY STAR Friday, May 28, 2004 BLACK, Samual Lee, born January 19, 1958, in Clinton, OK, was called to heaven on May 25, 2004 after fighting cancer. He worked as Maintenance Supervisor at many Tucson apartment complexes. He is survived by wife, Debra Ann Black, Tucson; sons, Cody Steven Black, Ontario, CA; mother, Pauly Lacy, OK; brothers, Bobby Gene Black, Steven Black, all of OK; halfbrother, David Black, OK; and three children in OK. In loving memory from all his many family members and friends; Bob and Bev Shepherd, Tucson, mom and dad. BLAHNIK, Ruth 83, passed away on May 26, 2004.

was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on April 3, 1921. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Viola Blahnik, and her two sisters, Germaine and Elaine. She is survived by her nieces, Renee Whittington, and Sharon Lorenz, and four nephews, Rick and Randy Lussier and Phillip and Eric Rion. She was a registered nurse until her retirement from St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. CODOMO, Joseph 64, passed away to the heavenly choir on May 16, 2004. Preceded in death by mother, Julia, and father, Joey.

Survived by uncles Leonard, John (Millie) and Pat (Barbara). Lovingly remembered by good friends, Frank, Renee and family. A talented singer whose career was ended by a tragic accident shortly after college graduation, Joe was best known in his later years for his constant smile and irrepressively positive attitude. Visitation 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2004 at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Tucson.

Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 28, 2004 at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood, Tucson. COONEY, Winifred Claire, 73, passed away May 26, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, John E. Cooney.

Survived by sons, Tom Cooney, Don Cooney; daughter-in-law, Dotty Sherwood-Cooney and grandson, Kavan cooney. Claire was employed at the University of Arizona Hospital for 20 years in the Surgery Department. A specials thanks to the owners and staff at Rolling Hills Homes assisted living. Memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2004 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.

Contributions may be made to the Cancer Center at the University of Arizona in memory of Claire. Ruth Fox Dalton 89, of Sun City Rancho Vistoso died on May 22, 2004. She was born May 28, 1914 in New Paltz, NY. Ruth is survived by loving, husband, Frank Dalton of Tucson; sister, Evelyn Stearns of Athens, NY; daughter, Barbara Harmon; son, Edgar Westervelt; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. In October of 1997 Frank H.

Dalton of Tucson and Ruth were married in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Tucson. She spent her early years in NJ, came West to CA in 1952, was office manager at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside, CA, retired in 1976, and lived 13 years in Los Gatos, CA; five years in Cameron Park, CA and came to Sun City Vistoso in 1994. Ruth was a 54-year member of the Eastern Star, Chapter of Wayne, NJ, also supporter of husband's Masonic affiliations at Temple 51 AF and AM, Elks Lodge Sabaar Temple Shrine and Tucson Scottish Rite. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m.

at Rancho Vistoso Community Center, 1495 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Cremation and burial to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth's name to Sabaar Temple Shrine Crippled Children's Transportation Fund. Dexter, Eric Charles, died after a prolonged battle with lymphoma.

Born on September 2, 1962, died May 24, 2004. Survived by his father, Richard; mother, Barbara; sister, Diana; and son, Richard. Memorial service will be held at St. Philips in the Hills on Monday, May 31, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to Hospice Family Care or the Acolyte Fund at St.

Philips in the Hills. DUBIN, Claire Bryant, passed away on May 23, 2004 at the age of 88. She was born September 25, 1915 to Benjamin and Katherine Bryant in Tucson, AZ. She was their first child and was followed by two siblings, a brother, Frank and a sister, Jean. Claire attended schools in Tucson and graduated from the University of Arizona.

She taught at Davis School in Tucson for two years and then moved to Los Angeles after marrying Edward Thomas Dubin. They had four children: Carol Marie, Catherine Louise, Ann Christine and Cecilia Elizabeth. Claire taught school in Pasadena, CA. In 1960, the family moved to Tulare, CA. She continued her teaching career at St.

Aloysius until 1968 and then at Earlimart Elementary. She retired in 1983 and later moved to Fresno, CA and then to Monterey, CA to be near her daughter, Cecilia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Katherine Bryant; her siblings, Frank Bryant and Jean Bryant Lindburg; and former husband, Edward Dubin. Claire is survived by her children, Carol Brown of San Francisco, CA, Catherine Wyatt of Christine Henard of Fresno, CA, and Cecilia Tarrants of Monterey, CA; also sister-in-law, Margaret Bryant of San Jose, CA and brother-in-law, John Lindburg of Tucson. AZ; seven grandchildren and their spouses; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Claire enjoyed traveling and being with family. She was proud to be a grandmother. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2004, beginning with a 9:00 a.m. mass at St. Peter and Paul's in Tucson, AZ.

Interment following at Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson, AZ. Remembrances may be made in Claire's name to the donor's favorite charity. BEST AVAILABLE COPY FUNERAL GRIGSBY, Orval, Born 1920. Parents (deceased) Raymond and Clara Grigsby. Lived on a dairy farm near East Meredith, NY and then on a wheat and cattle homestead near Conrad MT.

Went to college in Havre MT where he earned an associate degree. Was drafted into WWII and was in the Pacific. Was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. Completed a BA from UC Berkeley in Psychology. Worked for in San Francisco for over 30 years.

Retired as head of Personnel for the Gas Department. Hobbies were fly fishing and making custom jewelry. Longtime resident of Concord and Orinda, CA, moved late in life to Green Valley, AZ and Tucson, AZ. Was married for 47 years to Harriet Bird Grigsby (died 1993) and with her had and is survived by two children, Robert Grigsby of Tucson and Martha Credit of Lenexa, KS and by Martha's husband, Peter Credit and their son, Kevin Credit, both also of Lenexa. His second wife, Elizabeth Pomeroy Higgins Grigsby, died in 2000.

His older brother, Everet, of Conrad, preceded him in death. He is survived by his younger brother, Delbert and Delbert's wife, Jo, both of Mesa, AZ, by Everet's wife, Ruth of Conrad and by Harriet's brother, John C. Bird of Birmingham, AL and by Elizabeth's daughter (Orval's stepdaughter), Nancy Klatzkow of Miami, FL and numerous other relatives. Memorial service is June 6, 2004 at Noon Unitarian Universalist Church of Northwest Tucson, (520)579-7094. The family will lay his ashes to rest in a private ceremony in Lafayette, CA.

next to Harriet, in July. HENNINGTON, Donna Jean, 77, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2004. She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 18, 1927 and has lived in Arizona since 1943. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loved our Lord and the Church very much. She would have been happily married 58 years June 22, 2004.

She is survived by her husband, Joe T. Hennington; daughters, Peggy Jo Perdue (Phillip), Sandra Lee Bettendorf (Jerry); sisters, Dorothy Wesolek and Carolyn Sue Holmes (Fred); a brother, Richard E. Deal and grandchildren, Wesley and Ryan Perdue. Services will be held at El Camino Baptist Church at 7777 E. Speedway, Friday, May 28, 2004.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Funeral service, 11:00 a.m. and graveside service at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant following funeral service. Walt Kurtz and Steve Shermett will be officiating.

We want to acknowledge our sincere appreciation for each member of Vista Care Hospice and their volunteers, that took such beautiful care of Donna during her long illness. Ruth Jacobs Hunt passed away on May 26, 2004 at Northwest Hospital. She was 88. She suffered a stroke and was a victim of Alzheimer's disease. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Captain William T.

Hunt U.S. Navy (Ret) of Tucson; two children, William of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Patricia of Kahuku, HI; five grandchildren; two nieces, Dorothy of Monticello, IA and Nancy Holden of Enid, OK; nephew, Randy Jacobs of Denver, CO. Ruth was born and raised in Monticello, IA. Attended the University of lowa and was a registered nurse. She was employed in various hospitals in CA and at the University Hospital in Tucson, AZ.

Ruth and her husband were residents of Tucson, AZ for the past 34 years. Memorial services will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Oro Valley, AZ on July 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to The Alzheimer's Association. Elvira Jones 67, of Tucson, passed away at 1:17 P.M. Thursday, May 20, 2004 at University Medical Center following a long illness.

Elvira was born on November 26, 1936, in Alheimer, Arkansas. She had been a resident of Tucson for over 45 years. She worked at LaFrontera Mental Health, before retiring due to health reasons. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Sarah Johnson and Deborah Doctor of Tucson, AZ.

Two sons, Garry and Ricky Jones, of Tucson, AZ. Six sisters, Ella Cuba, Lorraine Wilson and Irene Miller, Inez McCren of Tucson, AZ. Eugena Jones and LV Whimper of St. Louis, MO; five grand children, Lakecia Holloman, Steven Jones, Kiyameka Johnson, Marshal and Jonathan Doctor, Joshua Jones; three great grandchildren, Akida, De'Lon and Nyzha Holloman. Also survived by a hostess of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was proceeded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES. Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Services 11:00 A.M. on May 29, 2004.

You were are a great Mom, and we will missed you. We Love You. WONACOTT, Shirley 82, of Tucson, died May 25, 2004. Mother of Gary Duane Thomas Scott and Eldon D. Wonacott.

Eight grandchildren; sister of Henry Height and Alice Dimler. Graveside service Ft. Huachuca Cemetery, Friday, May 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Tucson, Arizona, Friday, May 28, 2004, 8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. NE Side water line breaks; homes dry ARIZONA DAILY STAR A water line break on the Northeast Side on Thursday afternoon left much of the FortyNiner Golf and Country Club area without water for several hours, officials said. A contractor's crew was excavating the 30-inch main line when the side of the hole collapsed, said Mitch Basefsky, spokesman for Tucson Water. Repair crews were able to isolate the main and turn off the water, which affected many homes in the area, although officials couldn't determine precisely how many. Crews were working late Thursday to remove all the water from the hole so they could determine if the break was in the 30-inch main or an 8-inch secondary pipe that was right at the place of the collapse, Basefsky said.

Basefsky said it is difficult to estimate how much water was lost, but the amount is "many thousands of gallons." The repairs were expected to take until early this morning and Tucson Water's goal was to return service by this morning. Bottled water was available for area residents at East Tanque Verde Road and North Soldier Trail. Edward F. (Ike) Killmeier Ill passed away on May 24, 2004, after a second battle with cancer. Ed was 55 and born on July 17, 1948, in Niskayuna, New York, to Edward and Elsie Killmeier.

Ed lived in Middleburg, New York, until the age of 12, when his family moved to Mystic Connecticut. He attended college in lowa and North Carolina and enlisted in the US Air Force in May 1969, and served 11 years as a Photo Enterpreter. He married the former Mary Wanserski on May 31, 1980, and settled in Phoenix, where he graduated from the Universal Technical Institute. They have two children, Carly, 21, and Eddie, 19. In November 1981, Ed started working for Technical Air Balance, and transferred to Tucson in March 1984.

He purchased the Tucson branch of Technical Air Balance, which is now known as Systems Commissioning Testing, Inc. on April 30, 1994. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, grandparents, aunts and uncles. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary; loving children, Carly of Tempe, Eddie in the US Army, stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia; a sister, April Ludy of Vermont; an uncle, Lance of New York; an aunt, Marion Buschynski of New York; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ed enjoyed golf, woodworking.

He was respected by all who knew him personally and professionally and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in the memory of Ed be made to the American Cancer Society, Southeastern Arizona Region, 1636 N. Swan Suite 151, Tucson, AZ 85712. Visitation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004, DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, 3081 W.

Orange Grove Rd. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, Tucson, 520- 297-9007. Mary Margaret McCarthy Born in Mason City, lowa on June 29, 1937, passed away May 25, 2004. Mary died as she lived saying "I Love The family weeps, but their hearts rejoice at the gift of her life.

Loving mother of Kevin, Brian (Donna), Kathleen and Annette; beloved grandmother of Aubrey, Shannon and Christopher; sister to Patricia (Phil) Cyrocki, Susan (Clem) Ortega, Mike (Martha) Huff and Tom (Vickie) Huff; and many cherished nieces and nephews. Mary worked for 17 years as a Veterans Administration Hospital. A dedicated NOR registered nurse at the memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius Church.

Remembrances may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Mary's spirit of generosity and gift of caring will be missed by all who knew her. NOT FAIR Gilbert Scheeringa 81, born September 21, 1922, in Highland, IN. Passed away May 24, 2004 in Catalina, AZ.

Survived by 12 children, Dolores Cochran, Marlene (Harold) Stiener of IN, Joyce (George) Jacob of TX, Evelyn, Mark (Judy), Margie (Del) Peterson of MN, Egbert, Jerry, David, Lori (John) Hull of UT, Jill (Kirk) Maatman of IN, and Arthur (Melissa). Gil was also blessed to have 38 wonderful grandchildren and 34 greatgrandchildren that were all very special to him. Gil was preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Dorothy (Wiersma), 1995 and wife of four years, Marguerite, 2001. Survived by brother, Hank (Gert) of Georgia, and sisters, Grace Biesboer, Elsie Kasmerik and Bertha Eriks of IN. Gilbert retired from Sherville Steel (truck driver, 1978) and moved to Tucson in 1979.

Services Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 11:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY, N. Oracle W. Miracle Mile. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. OBITUARY COPY DUE RUN DAY DEADLINE Monday Sunday Tuesday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday Thursday Saturday Friday Sunday Friday For more information Call (520) 573-4293; fax (520) 573-4294 Adrian Daniel Perez born January 14, 1994, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2004.

He is survived by his mother, Mercedes; brother, Andrew; grandparents and numerous family members. Adrian, you will always be with us. Services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2004, 6:00 p.m. at Iglesia de Resureccion Bautista at 450 W. Irvington Rd.

Funeral services at the church on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow South Lawn Cemetery. Robert "Bob" Valenzuela 44, of Tucson, passed away May 1 25, 2004. Preceded in death by grandparents, Helen and Joe Lopez and Rosario and Rosa Valenzuela. Survived by parents, Alonso and Eloise Valenzuela; sisters, Rosalie (Frank) Salinas and Barbara Armenta; brothers, Al (Patti) and John Valenzuela; nieces, Carrie, Kristie, Stephanie and Kayce; nephews, Ryan and Gabriel.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 29, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be offered 10:30 a.m.

at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. The family suggest donations be made to The American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

Fred J. Wagner Fred Wagner was the most loving and caring person we have ever known. He was born on May 22, 1920, in Arizona. Fred served in the Army during WWII and married Carolyn Mesick in 1946. He was head of many successful silver flatware and giftware businesses.

Fred and Carolyn moved to Arizona from Los Angeles in 1991. He enjoyed astronomy, bird watching, golf, the Arizona desert, and breakfast at the Sunnyside Up Fred also loved barbeques, visiting old mines, ghost towns, the town of Tombstone, Arizona, reading, and spending time with his family. He passed away on April 9, 2004, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Wagner and his son, Tom Wagner, and survived by his son, Jeff Wagner, daughter Lynda Crooks, and his grandchildren, Justin, Naomi, Christina, and Ricky. Fred Wagner was a wonderful person.

He will never be forgotten, but loved and remembered forever. Mary Evelyn (Mangam) Wootan A third generation native of AZ, born March 31, 1920, passed away in Lake Havasu City on May 19, 2004. Her husband of 60 years, Joseph F. Wootan, and sons, Lewis Dale and Donald Robert preceded Mary in death. She is survived by daughters Millie (Lee) Barnes of LHC and Mary Jo (Bill) Page of Cave Creek, AZ, a great-grandson, Brandon Wootan, whom she and Joe helped raise; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mary, a resident of Tucson from 1971 to 2003, retired from Valley National Bank (Bank One) Oracle-Grant Branch in 1979. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. in Tucson, AZ.

Chapel services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, LHC, AZ 86405, in thanks for their caring professionals greatly eased her passing. Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz Funeral Home Crematory.

Deaths The deceased are from Tucson KILLMEIER, Edward, 55, engiunless otherwise noted. Occupa- neer, May 24, Desert Sunset. tions are stated when available. LEH, Earl, 87, self-employed, May 24, Desert Sunset. MAINIER, Robert, 55, truck ALBANESE, John, 54, mainte- driver, May 14, Desert Rose.

nance worker, May 24, Desert MATHIAS, Jane 84, homeSunset. maker, May 25, Adair Dodge. BACKSCHEIDER, Carol 69, MAULDIN, Mary, 58, secretary, registered nurse, May 22, May 20, Desert Rose. Evergreen. McCARTHY, Mary, 66, nurse, BLUE, Dorothea, 80, nurse, May May 25, Heather.

24, Desert Sunset. ORNELAS, Edward, 76, medical BOWERS, Harold, 80, system technologist, May 24, Desert technician, May 22, Desert Sunset. Sunset. PALERMO, Richard, 73, self-emCHIAGO, Florine Marie, 45, ployed, May 25, Desert Suncashier, May 20, Adair Dodge. set.

CLENNON, Robert, 74, office PERRAULT, Kathryn, 72, clerk, May 25, Heather. teacher, May 19, Bring's DEXTER, Eric, 41, health -care Broadway. manager, May 24, Heather. SHORT, Olan, 87, welder, May ESTRELLA, Justo, 15, student, 18, Desert Sunset. May 21, Heather.

SPEELMAN, Mary, 79, homeFOWLER, Laura 89, apart- maker, May 22, Desert Rose. ment manager, May 22, SPERRY, Patricia, 55, massage Desert Rose. therapist, May 23, Desert JONES, Elvira, 67, mental Rose. health worker, May 20, Adair SRCH, Mildred 71, insurance Dodge. broker, May 25, Adair Dodge.

KENISTON, Marjorie, 62, admin- THOMPSON, Robert, 87, pilot, istrative assistant, May 24, May 8, Desert Rose. Heather. WALWORTH, Lorain, 78, clerk, May 25, Heather. IN MEMORIAM WEBER, Ferdinand, 65, tooland-die machinist, May 21, Ramon LaMark Bridges December 21, 1968 May 28, 2003 You were sadly taken away from us one year ago today, but never forgotten. You went from my friend to my husband and now you're my angel.

miss you Markie. Your loving wife, Buffie. We love miss you Daddy, Surayyah, Talib, Michael Ramon, Jr. Marie C. Buglewicz March 22, 1916 January 12, 2004 A graveside memorial service will be held for family and friends at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N.

Oracle Oracle Prince, on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY MONDAY, MAY 31, 2004 STAR SPORTS Intense. In touch. In paper. Every day.

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