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ABBEY, Col. Walter W.

Yuma -- Col. Walter W. Abbey, 67, U. S. Army (ret) died yesterday (May 17, 1967) at Yuma Proving Ground Hospital following a long illness from cancer. Col. Abbey recently underwent surgery at the U. S. Naval Hospital in San Diego and had returned a montha go to the proving ground hospital. The Abbeys had resided at their home at 1233 W. Second St. in Yuma since his retirement as Yuma Test Station commander in 1958. The colonel first came to Yuma in 1952, 38 years after he had joined the Army for service on the Mexican border. He served a total of 32 years in the Army with service in France and Germany during World War I and in the United States and Japan in World War II. The Oregon native adopted Yuma as his home and became active in community and civic life. Among his honorary titles were those of honorary chief of police, honorary mayor of Yuma and honorary deputy sheriff in both Yuma and Imperial, California counties. Arizona Gov. Ernest W. McFarland highlighted Col. Abbey's six-year command on April 5, 1958, by proclaiming that day as "Col. Abbey Day" in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the country and the state of Arizona. On his retirement, Col. Abbey was presented the Presidential Legion of Merit medal for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" as commanding officer of the test station. Surviving are his wife, Juanita; a son, Army 1st Sgt. Richard Abbey, serving in Vietnam, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Larsen of Eugene, Oregon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. 5/18/1967.

ABRAHAMS, Shirley E.

Mrs. Shirley E. Abraham, 54, of 1702 W. Tuckey Lane, died Sunday, August 6, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She had been a Phoenix resident since 1961, moving here from Tucson. She was born in Chicago. Funeral services and burial will be in Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Howard; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Coppa of Awahehee, Nevada, and Mrs. Sue Ellen Kaufman of Phoenix; and one grandchild. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967.

ACKERMAN, Edward C.

Edward C. Ackerman, 56, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Thurs., Aug. 3, 1967, at Luke AFB Hospital. He retired from the Air Force in 1952 after almost 25 years in the service including service in World War II and the Korean War. He moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Hampton, VA. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia WELDON of Flagstaff; a son, Edward M. ACKERMAN of Hampton, VA; three brothers out of state; and three grandchildren. Services at Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Private cremation; 8/5/1967.

ACOSTA, Alejandra C.

Superior -- Alejandra C. Acosta, 76, died Fri., Sep. 22, 1967, in Magma Hospital. She was born in Rio Yaqui, Sonora, Mexico, and came to Arizona 46 years ago. Four sons, Albert, Jr., Pete, Aurora and Tony, all of Superior; a daughter, Mrs. Victoria VALENZUELA of Superior and Mrs. Estrella QUIROZ of San Gabriel, CA; and 15 grandchildren. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. 9/24/1967.

ACUNA, Ramon G.

Willcox -- Ramon G. Acuna, 54, an Arizona native, died at his home Sun., Sep. 3, 1967. He was born in Bonita and was a disabled veteran of World War II. Sisters, Mrs. Isabel CASTILLO, Mrs. Helen CLARK, Mrs. Rosa GONZALES, and Miss Joseta ACUNA, all of Willcox. Mass of Requiem was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. 9/6/1967.

ADAIR, Robert D.

Robert D. Adair, 34, a boar repairman who had resided in Phoenix four years, died Wed., Sep. 6, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a Michigan native and a veteran of the Korean conflict. Wife, Patricia; son, Robert Michael; mother, Mrs. Vonda ADAIR of Oak Park, Michigan. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/9/1967.

ADAMS, Cora

Cora Adams, 80, 1104 W. Hadley, was born in Texas and lived in Phoenix since 1958. Survivors include a son, A. D. SADDLER of Phoenix; three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mobile Cemetery. 8/18/1967.

ADAMS, Paul

Paul Adams, 62, owner and operator of a barber shop in the Arizona Title Bldg, died Thurs., May 18, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Adams moved to Phoenix in 1946 from Chicago. He was born in Illinois. His wife, Irene, survives. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Cremation. 5/20/1967.

ADAMS, Zora Elli

Winslow -- Zora Elli Adams, who came to Polacca on the Hopi Indian Reservation in 1926 as a registered nurse, died May 11, 1967, in Winslow Manor Rest Home. She was 87. Mrs. Adams was a native of Blunksville, AL, came to the reservation as a nurse with the then Indian Service and had worked as a missionary there throughout her life. Her husband, Byron, is a retired Linotype operator for one of the first newspapers in Winslow. He survives and a son, Buster of Polacca; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah HONAWA of Keams Canyon and Mrs. Hazel RAY of Holbrook; 11 grandchildren. 5/12/1967.

AHUMADA, Jose M.

Jose M. Ahumada, 79, died Thurs., May 11, 1967, in Memorial Hospital. He was retired after 36 years with Southern Pacific Co. as a boilermaker. He was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, and came here in 1916 from Nogales. Surviving are his wife, Josefina G.; sons, Antonio of Mexico, Louis, Alex and Fermin Espinoza, all of Corcoran, CA, Larry Espinoza, San Jose, CA; daughters, Mrs. Donna Griego, Mrs. Margaret Hernandez and Martha Espinoza, all of Corcoran, and Mrs. Connie Balazar, San Jose; three brothers out of state; two sisters of Mesa, Mrs. Carmen Huerta and Mrs. Delfina Montoya; and two other sisters out of state. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 5/14/1967.

ALBE, Mary R.

of Globe; 53; Lifetime Globe resident; Husband, Joe; Sons, Rev. LeRoy ALBE, Jo. Published 21-Aug-67

ALBILLAR, Ruby C.

Mrs. Ruby C. Albillar, 60, died Thurs., Sep. 21, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. She was a native of Fort Worth and moved to Phoenix 35 years ago from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mother, Mrs. Nancy MOORE of Marlow, Oklahoma; sisters, Mrs. Jewel GRESHAM of Bremerton, Washington; Mrs. Audie COOK and Mrs. Iris MEW, both of Marlow. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/23/1967.

ALE, Luna F.

Funeral services tomorrow in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams, for Mrs. Luna F. Ale, 91, who died yesterday, August 7, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Ale, of 301 W. Cambridge, was born in Fairmont, Indiana, and moved to Arizona 15 years ago from Nebraska where she was a ready-to-wear clothing merchant. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Alliance, Nebraska, and the Encanto Community Church in Phoenix. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bryant of Phoenix; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967.

ALEXANDER, George

George Alexander, 77, a cabinetmaker 45 years, came to Arizona 35 years ago from California. He was born in Syria. Survivors include a brother, George FERRIS; and a sister, Mrs. Dolly HUARD, both of Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/27/1967.

ALLEN, Lawrence Larry

Prescott -- Lawrence Larry Allen, 70, died Tues., May 16, 1967, in Ft. Whipple VA Hospital. He was born in Mexico, MO, and had resided at in Phoenix the last three years. He retired as a farmer in Missouri. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in the Army. Wife, Permelia; two brothers out of state. Burial in the VA Cemetery, Prescott. 5/20/1967.

ALLEWELT, Virginia Arnold

Miami -- Services for Miss Virginia Arnold Allewelt, 63, who died Monday, May 15, 1967, at the Gila General Hospital in Globe, will be today in the Miles Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be in Syracuse, N. Y. Miss Allewelt was a native of Syracuse. She had been a resident of MIami for the past two years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frederick Whiteside and Mrs. Norma Lindsey, both of Syracuse; and one brother, Emil, Palm Beach, Florida. Published Wednesday, May 17, 1967, in the Arizona Republic.

ALTPETER, Clinton

Clinton Altpeter, 66, a utility operator for 20 years at Reynolds Metals, died Sep. 22, 1967, in Doctors Hospital. He was a member of the First Nazarene Church. He moved to Phoenix in 1942. Wife, Mildred; three sons, Paul of Phoenix; Clinton in Florida and Thurman in Ohio; and four grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 9/23/1967.

ALLOWAY, Donald Wayne
State Employee Found Dead

An auditor for the State Tax Commission died yesterday, Aug. 19, 1967, apparently of an overdose of barbituates, police said. Investigators identified him as Donald Wayne Alloway, 40, a resident of the Sands Motel, 3320 E. Van Buren. Detective Arnold Carlson said an employee of the motel discovered Alloway's body when she went to clean his room. A note indicating despondency was found near the body, Carlson, said. The Arizona Republic Sunday, August 20, 1967.

ALTIMIRANO, Tranquillino N.

of Chandler, 87, Sons, Geronimo of Marana; Catarino of Chandler and Carlos of Chandler; Mesa City Cemetery. Published 21-Aug-67.

ANDERMAN, Gus Louis

Scottsdale -- Gus Louis Anderman, 76, a resident here the past few months, died Aug. 25, 1967, in Lakeside Hospital in Wakefield, MI. He was born in Arlington, Iowa, and had been a factory employe of the 3M Co from which he retired 11 years ago. Wife, Flossie, son, Vance, both in Scottsdale; two sons, Leo and Mora, in Minnesota; and Carl in St. Cloud; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret DeLONG, Scottsdale, Mrs. Gladys DERGVIG, Pine City, MN, and Ruth PROCHASKA, Hinkley, MN; three sisters out of state; and 17 grandchildren. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 9/10/1967.

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ANDERSON, Mary Christine

Prescott -- Services for Mrs. Mary Christine Anderson, 84, who died May 1, 1967, in the Arizona Pioneers Home were in the Chapel of the Garden. Burial in Masonic Cemetery in Prescott. Mrs. Anderson, a native of Sweden, had been a resident of Arizona 52 years, coming to Phoenix in 1915. She moved to Prescott 45 years ago and had been a resident of the Arizona Pioneers Home the past four years. Mrs. Anderson was an active member of Prescott Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry Cobert of El Segundo, Calif., one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wed., May 3, 1967.

ANDRESUK, Peter V.

Peter V. Andresuk, 76, who was born in Russia and came to Arizona in 1920, died Sun., July 30, 1967, in a local hospital. Mr. Andresuk was an Army veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by a brother, Joseph V. ANDRUS of Minneapolis. Graveside services were at the Veterans Cemetery at Prescott. 8/4/1967.

ANDREWS, La Verne

54, West Los Angeles, eldest of the singing Andrews Sisters. 5/9/1967.

ANGUIS, Isabel Valencia

Guadalupe -- Mass of Requiem for Mrs. Isabel Valencia Anguis, 59, who died Wednesday in Tempe Community Hospital, will be said at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church here. Mrs. Anguis, 5707 E. Magdalena, was born in Mexico. Survivors include a son, Francisco; and two daughters, Mrs. Florentina Flores and Josephine Anguis, all of Guadalupe. Rosary was recited yesterday in the family home, Universal Memorial Center in Phoenix announced. Burial will be in Guadalupe Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, May 6, 1967.

ARAGON, Sgt. 1c Joseph M.

Sgt. 1c Joseph M. Aragon was killed in action in Vietnam on April 18, 1967. Sgt. Aragon was born in Litchfield Park and joined the Army here in 1948. He attended Litchfield Park High School. Survivors include his wife, Helen; five children, Joseph, Michael, Patrick, Frances and Theresa, all of Vancouver; father, Manuel ARAGON; sister, Mrs. Ralph ROJAH; half-sister, Elsa ARAGON, all of Phx. Catholic and military rites were held in Vancouver, WA. Burial in Williamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. 5/16/1967.

ARCHER, Robert William

Prescott -- Services for Robert William Archer, 83, who died yesterday (August 12, 1967) at Yavapai Community Hospital, will be Tuesday at Ruffner Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Mr. Archer, who was born in England and moved to Canada in 1911, came to Arizona eight years ago from Fresno, Calif. He was a landscape gardener and had lived in Yarnell and Kingman before moving here a month ago. His wife, Elsie, of Prescott, survives. The Arizona Republic Sunday, August 13, 1967.

ARCHER, William E., Sr.

William E. Archer, Sr., 79, died Thurs., Aug. 3, 1967, in a local hospital. He was born in New York and moved to Phoenix two years ago from Sidney, NY. He was a retired aviation tool inspector. Survivors include four sons, Lt. Col. William E., Jr. of Washington, D.C., James F. of Whittier, CA, John C. of Brooklyn, NY, and Richard L. of Brewerton, NY; a sister, Mrs. Blanche BACK of Phx; and 12 grandchildren. Burial in Sidney, New York. Published Aug. 5, 1967.

ARNOLD, William

51, was born in Nashville, Arkansas, and came to Phoenix in 1946. He was a veteran of World War II and had worked in sawmills. Brother, Alee of Phoenix; uncles and aunts out of state. Burial in Nashville. 5/3/1967.

ARVIZU, Delfina L.

Chandler -- Rosary for Mrs. Delfina L. Arvizu, 82, who died Tuesday in Chandler Community Hospital, will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today in Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet. Mass of Requiem will be said at 8 a.m. tomorrow in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mesa Cemetery. Mrs. Arvizu, 641 S. Arizona Ave., was born in Sonora, Mexico, and was brought to Nogales 75 years ago. She had resided in Chandler since 1918. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Gallegos of Watsonville, California, Mrs. Carmen Ayala of Chandler and Mrs. Marguerita Miguel of Clarksburg, California; two sons, Fernando and Jesus, both of Chandler; a brother, Anthony Lopes of Chandler Heights; a sister, Mrs. Rita Soto of Chandler; 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, September 1, 1967, p. 24.

ARVIZU, Richard O.

(NOT AN OBITUARY) Army Staff Sgt., whose wife, Joan, lives in Douglas, was awarded the Bronze Star in Vietnam. ARVIZU, son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio G. ARVIZU, of Pirtleville, was honored for heroism in combat December 5. 5/1/1967.

ASHBY, Howard B.

Services for Howard B. Ashby, 77, who died Saturday, Aug. 12, 1967, at Good Samaritan Hospital, were at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Ashby was born in Eldorado, Illinois, and came to Arizona in 1918. He moved to Phoenix in 1929 and lived at 1325 E. Hubbell. He was a life member of Verde Masonic Lodge 14 in COttonwood and retired 12 years ago as sales manager of a food company. Survivors include one son, Ben P. of Phoenix; four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Churchill of Phoenix and three others living out of state; and two grandchildren. Published 14-Aug-67.

ASHBY, Perry F., III

3; Born in Corpus Christi, Texas; moved to Phoenix 1.5 years ago. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry F. ASHBY, Jr.; sisters, Deborah, Terrie and Judy. Greenwood Memorial Park. 1-Aug-67.

ASHFORD, Alva Louis

Alva Louis Ashford, 33, a confection broker, died Sunday, April 30, 1967, in a Las Vegas hospital where he had been the past five weeks. He was born in Belle Plaine, KS, and moved to Phoenix in 1959 from Long Beach, CA. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Doris; two sons, Phillip and Stanley, all of Phx; his mother, Mrs. Margaret Newton of Vallejo, CA; his father, Howard Ashford of Altoona, KS; and a sister and two brothers out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 4 May 1967.

ASHLEY, Paul C.

Scottsdale -- Paul C. Ashley, 9, died Sat., Sep. 23, 1967, in Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. ASHLEY and was a fifth grade student at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Survivors besides his parents include two brothers, Joseph and William; three sisters, Sylvia, Brenda and Monica; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.H. O'Connell, all of Phx; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ashley of Sedona. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 9/25/1967.

ATCHINSON, Mrs. Norine Hess

Mrs. Norine Hess Atchinson, 77, a resident of Show Low 51 years, died Sunday, May 14, 1967, in North Mountain Hospital. Mrs. Atchinson was a member of the Church of I Am. She was born in Newport, Arkansas. She had no known survivors. Services will be Thursday at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Cremation will follow. Tuesday, 5/16/1967.

ATKINSON, Larry Wayne

Mesa -- Larry Wayne Atkinson, 16, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew ATKINSON, Jr. He was born in Superior, Arizona, and came to Mesa ten years ago. He drowned Mond., Sep. 4, 1967, in Saguaro Lake. Besides his parents, three brothers, Richard and Cecil of Mesa, and Everett of California, survive. Also two sisters, Thelma Atkinson of Mesa and Mrs. Darlena J. STEWART of Tucson. Services were in Hi-Way Baptist Church, 7923 E. 1st Ave. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 9/6/1967.

AUBRY, George

George Aubry, 70, died Tues., Aug. 1, 1967, in a local hospital. He was born in Canada; came to Arizona two years ago from Maine. He was in semi-retirement and worked as a maintenance man. Survivors include his wife, Eda; three sons, Roger, Gene and Raymond of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. Irene PETERSON of Phx; seven sisters and three brothers out of state; and one grandson. Greenwood Memorial Park 8/3/1967.

AUGUSTINE, Raymond J.

Rosary for Raymond J. Augustine, 62, who died August 28, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital, were in Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. 2nd Ave. Mass of Requiem was in St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Augustine, 2029 N. 16th Ave., retired in 1965 as a parts manager for the Bill Luke Chrysler Co. here. BOrn in Tennessee, he moved to Phoenix in 1938. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Gregory's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, William J. of Phoenix; three daughters, Mrs. Larry Steinegger of Phoenix, Mrs. Gary Knecht of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Edwin Cosley of San Jose, California; a sister, Ann Augustine of Avondale; three other sisters out of state; and nine grandchildren. AZ Republic Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1967.

AVANT, Patricia Guinn

Scottsdale -- Patricia Guinn Avant, 42, died Mon., July 31, 1967, in her home. Sshe was born in Craig, CO, and came here 16 years ago from Los Angeles. She was a member of the Visiting Nurses Auxiliary and Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority. Survived by her husband, William; two daughters, Leslie Ann and Caroline; a son, William W., III; and her mother, Mrs. F. D. GUINN, all of Phx. Services were at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Burial at Greenwood Memorial Park 8/2/1967.

AVERILL, Walter L.,

68, of Prescott, was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a retired owner of Averill Glass Co. in Hawthorne, California. Wife, Ivy B., of Prescott; one brother out of state. Burial in Ft. Whipple VA Cemetery. 5/2/1967.