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CAHILL, Albert L.

23 Jan 1897 - 28 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Albert L. Cahill, 82, died Oct. 28, 1979, in his home. in Apache Junction. Mr. Cahill moved here in 1962 from Seattle. He had been secretary treasurer of the Skinner Corp. His wife, Dorothy, survives. Memorial services were in Trinity Baptist Church, 2130 E. University Dr. Oct. 30, 1979.

CALDWELL, Eula Yvette

Bisbee -- Eula Yvette Caldwell, 72, died Oct. 28, 1979. She came to Bisbee 45 years ago and taught school there in the late 1920s and again in the 1950s. She had been active in the American Heart Association in Bisbee before moving to Phoeix a year ago. Survivors include her children, Charlotte Frost and J. Bruce Caldwell; two sisters and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were in Evergreen Cemetery at Bisbee. Oct. 30, 1979.

CALLOWAY, Melba C.

Melba C. Calloway, 59, who had been a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother and active in the Bethune School Parent Teacher Association, died after a long illness Oct. 24, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Calloway moved to Phoenix 41 years ago from Oklahoma and was a member of the Willing Workers at Tanner Chapel CME Church. She had been a consumer consultant 26 years with Arizona Public Service Co. Services at the church. Visitation in Webber & Son Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. Survivors include her children, Carol Anderson, Janet Russell, Edward Smith, Will, Jr., and Michael . . .; a sister; a brother; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

CALVIN, Fred H.

29 Jan 1909 - 5 Oct 1979
Sun City -- Fred H. Calvin, 73, of 10405 N. 106th Ave., who came to Sun City in 1968 from Kansas City, Missouri, where he was executive vice president of Kansas City Fire and Marine Insurance Co. 34 years, died Oct. 5, 1979, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Calvin, who founded the Harmony Organ Club of Sun City, is survived by his wife, Agnes; son, William, and a sister. Services were in Unity Church of Sun City, 10101 Coggins Drive. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

CAMPBELL, Raymond E.

Scottsdale -- Raymond E. Campbell, 52, who was an engineer for Salt River Project 10 years, died Oct. 13, 1979, in Scottsdale Hospital. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He moved to Arizona in 1969 from Los Angeles. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; son, Kevin; father, John; and a brother. Services were in Scottsdale Bible Church, Miller and Shea. Published Oct. 14, 1979.

CANDIA, Luis

Mass for Luis Candia, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Candia was at St. Anthony's Church. He died Oct. 26, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Other survivors include three sisters, Jackie, Lisa and Renee Candia; a brother, Orlando; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Candia, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Claudio Reyes; and great-grandmother, Mrs. Ramona Rodriquez. Interment Glendale Resthave Park. The AZ Republic Monday, Oct. 29, 1979.

CAPPS, Benjamin F.

Benjamin F. Capps, 52, who was injured in an auto accident near Payson, died Oct. 7, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and had worked for a butcher supply firm after moving here in 1977 from Florida. Surviving are his wife, Ann U.; daughter, Marty; six sisters and three brothers. Oct. 9, 1979.

CARDENAS, Freddie Gatica

Glendale -- Freddie Gatica Cardenas, 22, drowned Sept. 30, 1979, in Lake Pleasant. He was born in Phoenix and worked as a plumber. Survivors include his parents, Heraclio and Margarita Cardenas; three brothers; five sisters; and three grandparents. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. 6 Oct 1979

CARLBORG, George A.
CARLBORG, Ruth

Scottsdale -- George A. Carlborg, 57, and his wife, Ruth Carlborg, 52, were killed in a Scottsdale auto accident Oct. 27, 1979. Mr. and Mrs. Carlborg moved to Arizona in 1959 from Illinois. He was a World War II and Korean War Army veteran and retired in 1977 as a letter carrier for the Scottsdale Post Office. Mrs. Carlborg had driven a bus 10 years for the Scottsdale School System. Survivors include their children, Janice Boberg, David R. and James P.; and four grandchildren. Mr. Carlborg is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Tindell of Scottsdale and Bernice Kramer of CA and a brother, Ray, of CA. Mrs. Carlborg is also survived by her mother, Elizabeth Decker of Illinois; a brother, John Decker of Wisconsin; and three sisters, Anna Mae Hart, Betty Fletcher, and Shirley Stauffer, all of Illinois. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Miller Rd & Main St. Oct. 30, 1979.

CARNES, Josie May

18 Sep 1898 - 2 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Josie May Carnes, 81, who moved here in 1956 from Tangely, Colorado, and was a member of the First Christian Church, died Oct. 2, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Carnes, 7012 Exmoor Drive, is survived by her daughters, Bessie Hubble, Mesa, Rene Smith, Colorado; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Chapel of Prayer, 108 N. 56th St. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1979.

CARNOT, Joseph V.

Joseph V. Carnot, 72, a retired hotel manager who moved to Phoenix in 1970 from Pittsburgh, died Oct. 18, 1979, in Beverly Manor at Sun City. Mr. Carnot was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Elks and AMico Club. He is survived by his wife, Marie; and son, William. Services were in Pittsburgh, Hansen Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

CARPENA, Maria C.

1 Jan 1905 - 23 Oct 1979
Maria C. Carpena, 74, who lived in the Valley 60 years, died Oct. 23, 1979, in her home after a long illness. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann Watson and Ray; and two grandchildren. Mass in Immaculate Heart Church, 909 E. Washintgon. 25 Oct 1979

CARPENTER, D.D.

29 Jan 1930 - 28 Oct 1979
Mesa -- D. D. Carpenter, 49, died Oct. 28, 1979. He moved to Mesa in 1975 from Dallas and was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; step-children, Kimberly and Ricky Wilson. Graveside services in Arizona Veterans Cemetery. Oct. 30, 1979.

CARPENTER, Darrel

Scottsdale -- Darrel E. Carpenter, 54, general manager of Ironwood Water Co. and president of United Utilities in Payson, died Oct. 29, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Carpenter lived in Arizona 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Phyllis Ann Saathoff, Jean Marie Evans, Scott W. and Kenneth; four grandchildren and four sisters, Nadine Johnson, Arkansas, Oudia McGill, Louisiana, Lucille Davis, Iowa, Marie Williams, Arkansas. Services were in Messinger Mortuary Chapel. Interment Hamburg, Arkansas. The AZ Republic 10/31/1979.

CARPENTER, Lillian O.

Lillian O. Carpenter, 66, who came to Arizona 20 years ago from Modesto, CA, died Oct. 19, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. She is survived by her husband, Luther; children, Barbara Bonniksen, Patsy Craig, Devella, Rex and Allan; five sisters; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The AZ Republic 10/22/1979.

CARRETHERS, Ledora

Services for Ledora Carrethers, 61, who came to Arizona 52 years ago from Oklahoma were in the Evangelistic Center, 2434 E. Pueblo. Mrs. Carrethers died Oct. 26, 1979, in a Valley hospital. She is survived by her husband, Walter; a brother and five sisters. Webber & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/31/1979.

CARRIER, James Paul

James Paul Carrier, 53, a World War II veteran who came to the Valley in 1949 nad had been a barber 25 years in the Tempe area, died Oct. 4, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He is survived by his children, Paula Jordan, Michael and Philip; his mother, Maybelle Carrier; and two grandchildren. Services and burial were in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 6 Oct 1979

CARROLL, Thomas J.

Mesa -- Mass for Thomas J. Carroll, 72, who died Oct. 25, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital, were in Christ the King Catholic Church, 1505 E. Dana. Mr. Carroll moved here in 1967 from Providence, Rhode Island, and was employed at Motorola, Inc. three years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; daughter, Arlene Barrow; and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

CARSO, Sam

Funeral announcement only Services and interment in Chicago. 10/6/1979.

CARSRUD, Lyle "Milt"

Sun City -- Services for Lyle "Milt" Carsrud, 72, who moved here in 1969 from Denver where he was branch manager of Electric Storage Battery Co., were in Menke Funeral Home. Mr. Carsrud died Oct. 6, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, Republican Club and Commercial Travelers Club. Surviving are his wife, Fay; son, Dr. William J. Carsrud; and a grandchild. The AZ Republic 10 Oct 1979.

CARTER, Thomas

Thomas Carter, 62, a World War II veteran who had been a custodial employee 10 years for Phoenix College, died Oct. 2, 1979, in his home. Mr. Carter, 4252 N. 30th Drive, moved here in 1959 from Kentucky and was a member of Moose Lodge 2243. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; children, Kathie Rock, Bonnie Hammonds, Phyllis Sycamore and Glenn A.; five grandchildren; two brothers and five sisters. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Services will be in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.

CASTRO , Patrick G.

Patrick G. Castro, 30, a clerk at Luke Air Force Base and native of Phoenix, died Oct. 27, 1979, in his home at 5843 W. Citrus Way. He is survived by his parents, Amalia and Gerardo Castro; three sisters and five brothers. Rosary was at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The AZ Republic Monday, Oct. 29, 1979.

CATCHPOLE, Thelma May

Mesa -- Thelma May Catchpole, 75, who retired as a bookkeeper for the J. C. Penney Co. and moved here in 1962 from California, died oct. 29, 1979, enroute to Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Catchpole also had worked in Colorado. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star. Her brother survives. Memorial servivces were to be announced by Memory Lawn Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/31/1979.

CERVENY, Anna D.

Anna D. Cerveny, 84, a retired seamstress who moved here in 1952 from Wisconsin, died Oct. 27, 1979, in her home. Survivors include her daughter, Verna M. Olson; and a granddaughter. Private services were arranged at Botimer Family Mortuary. The AZ Republic Oct. 31, 1979.

CHERRY, Bobbie L.

Mesa -- Services for Bobbie L. Cherry, 49, who died in her home Oct. 24, 1979, were at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd. Mrs. Cherry lived here since 1974. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Roberts and Sharon McCormick; stepdaughter, Felicia Raper; and six grandchildren. The Az Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

CHESLEY, Owen E.

Globe -- Services for Owen E. Chesley, 62, who died Oct. 13, 1979, at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, were at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Chesley, a native of Geronimo, lived here 20 years. He was a retired employee of Inspiration Copper Co. Survivors include his wife, Ada; a son, Gene; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Van Gorder; seven brothers; two sisters and five grandchildren. Miles Mortuary handled arrangements. 10/16/1979.

CHILCOAT, James

20 Feb 1907 - 28 Oct 1979
Tolleson -- James H. Chilcoat, 72, retired as a towman at Litchfield Naval Air Facility in 1965 and died Oct. 28, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include his wife, Beulah; children, Norma Lee and Marion T.; a grandchild; four sisters and four brothers. Graveside services in Glendale Resthaven Park, 6290 W. Northern. Oct 30, 1979.

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CHRISTENSEN, L. W. "Christy"

L. W. "Christy" Christensen, 72, whose 50 years in Phoenix as a sign painter included the goldleaf lettering for many businesses and state capitol buildings, died Oct. 12, 1979, in his home. He was a charter member of the AZ Sign Assn and Moose Lodge 708 for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Mae; children, Tanja Shere, Bevely Titgen, Chris Kelly and Dane; two sisters; a brother and 12 grandchildren. Sat., Oct. 13, 1979.

CHRISTOPHER, Robert E.

Mesa -- Robert E. Christopher, 87, a Disabled American Veteran who served in the Navy during World War I and also with the Navy's Combat Sea Bees in World War II, died Oct. 25, 1979, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Christopher was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and came to Arizona 20 years ago from his native state. He was a retired Civil Service technical order writer and last worked in Tokyo, where he blonged to a Masonic chapter. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Amy Lou McKelvey, John and Victor; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services at St. Andrews Episcoapl Church. The AZ Republic Oct. 19, 1979.

CLARK, Alvin L.

Alvin L. Clark, 69, died Oct. 15, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. He had been a truck driver in construction and moved to Arizona three years ago. He is survived by a brother and three sisters. Graveside services were in Mesa City Cemetery. Oct. 18, 1979.

CLARKE, Lyle Edward

Lyle Edward Clarke, 75, a World War II veteran who retired in 1969 after 35 years with International Business Machines Co., died Oct. 11, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Clarke was a life member of the VFW and American Legion. He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Allen; a sister; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Vestal, N.Y. Sat., Oct. 13, 1979.

CLEMENTS, Maxine A.

Maxine A. Clements, 53, a realtor who moved here 30 years ago and had been with Clements Realty Co., died Oct. 2, 1979, in her home at 2044 E. Pasadena. She had been a member of the Altar Guild at First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Eugene R.; a son, Robert W. Lehman, Stockton, CA; and two grandchildren. Greenwood Mausoleum. Published Wed., Oct. 3, 1979.

CLEMIT, Theresa M.

Buckeye -- Rosary for Theresa M. Clemit, 49, who died Oct. 17, 1979, at her home here, was at the Buckeye Funeral Chapel. Mass was at the St. Henry's Catholic Church. Mrs. Clemit, a Colorado native, moved to Buckeye in 1959. She and her husband operated the Buckeye Cleaners. Survivors include her husband, Everett; two sons, Gary and Steve Garcia; seven daughters, Elizabeth Looney, Christine Garcia, Kathy Garcia, Carolyn Prickett, Barbara Maclay, Kanda Follette and Judy Bruner; two brothers; five sisters; seven grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic October 18, 1979, p. C10.

CLINE, Edna F.

Edna F. Cline, 71, who was born in Phoenix and was a member of Phoenix Central Christian Church, Laurel Chapter of Eastern Star and Postal Supervisors Assn Auxiliary, died Oct. 10, 1979. Mrs. Cline had been a legal secretary 25 years for the firm of Twitty, Stevwright & Mills until retiring 10 years ago. Survivors include her children, Nancy Brown, Diane Smith, Ed and William; 12 grandchildren and two sisters. Fri., Oct. 12, 1979.

COLE, Ralph

Camp Verde --- Services for Ralph Cole, 73, who died Oct. 30, 1979, at a Snowflake nursing home, were at the Camp Verde Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Cole, a Chicago native, moved to Phoenix in 1944 and to Lake Montezuma in 1969. He was a retired employee of the R.E.A. Express. Survivors include four sons, Robert, Ralph, Ronald and William; two daughters, Alyce and Susan Rogers; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979.

COMBS, George

8 May 1902 - Oct 1979
Funeral announcement only Universal Memorial Center. 4 Oct 1979

CONCHOLA, Timothy Lavaro

Timothy Lavaro Conchola, 41, who was a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital and a member of the American Legion Post 13 in his native Williams, died Oct. 11, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Conchola is survived by his wife, Cora; children, Christina, Anthony and James Conchola; stepchildren, Theresa, Joseph and Phillip Aroz; and a sister. Mass was in St. Anthony Church, 909 S. First Ave. Oct. 13, 1979.

CONNER, Ica R.

29 Aug 1902 - 6 Oct 1979
Sun City -- Ica R. Conner, 77, died Oct. 6, 1979, at Boswell Hospital. She moved to Arizona in 1930 and was a member of Sun City Christian Church. Services were at Sunland Memorial Park. Mon., 10/8/1979.

CONNOLLY, Grace L.

There were private services for Grace L. Connolly, 64, who moved to Phoenix recently from Toledo, Ohio. She died Oct. 22, 1979, in a doctor's office. Survivors include her children, Regian L. Fall and Joseph F. Axtell; four sisters; a brother; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The AZ Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

COOK, Audrey L.

13 Oct 1944 - 27 Oct 1979
Audrey L. Cook, 35, was born in Morenci and was killed in a traffic accident Oct. 27, 1979, on Cave Creek Road. Surviving are her husband, Joseph; son, Wade E.; parents, Allen and Audrey Bridges(?); and three brothers. Graeside services were in Phoenix Memorial Park. Oct. 30, 1979.

COONROD, Marjorie

Marjorie, Coonrod, 69, died 24 June 1978. from Minnesota Published 25 Jun 1978

COOPER, Gerald L., Rev.

Tempe -- The Rev. Gerald L. Cooper, 67, who came to Arizona in 1945, died Oct. 3, 1979, in a Phoenix nursing home. He was former pastor of what is now Lakeshore Bible Church of God. He came here from Minnesota and lived in Tempe before going to the nursing home. Two sisters survive. Services were in Lakeshore Bible Church of God, Rev. Kent H. Ross, officiating. 4 Oct 1979

COPAS, Virginia

Virginia A. Copas, 44, who moved here in 1962 from Indiana and had been a Honeywell, Inc., employee 14 years, died Oct. 31, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Copas was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9400 and American Legion Post 75 auxiliaries. Surviving are her husband, Richard; sons, Bruce and Philip; a grandchild; four sisters and two brothers. Rosary was in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Mass was in Most Holy Trinity Church, 8620 N. 7th St.. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

COSAY, Emerson

Whiteriver -- Emerson Cosay, 21, died in an automobile accident at Whiteriver Oct. 7, 1979. Survivors include his mother, Emma; six brothers and three sisters. Services were at Lutheran Church in Canyon Day. Friday, Oct. 12, 1979.

COSMAN, Richard John

Richard John Cosman, 68, who retired as manager of the auditing department in 1976 after 15 years with the State Compensation Fund, died Oct. 19, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He served in World War II and moved here in 1946 from New York. He was a charter member of AZ Insurance Auditors Assn. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lee; children, Betty Ann Hiatt, RIchard, Jr., and Robert of San Diego; and five grandchildren. Interment Resthaven Cemetery. The AZ Republic 10/24/1979.

COSTON, Semer Henry

Graveside services for Semer Henry Coston, 72, who reitred in 1971 as an engineer after 42 years with Mountain Bell, were in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Coston died oct. 18, 1979, in Grand Junction Colorado, where he moved two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. Local arrangements by A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 10/26/1979.

COUTURE, Lucille Eva

Lucille Eva Couture, 26, who came to Phoenix in 1969 from Lynwood, CA, died Oct. 13, 1979, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, John; sons, Hector and John Dennis, Jr.; mother, Frances Robles; a sister and two brothers. Oct. 18, 1979.
"The body of a slain woman found next to a south Phoenix church was identified as Lucille Couture, 27. The woman's body was found in a vacant lot at 32nd and Wood streets, police said. It had numerous stab wounds. Detectives said they had no suspects."

COVARRUBIAS, Lorenza V.

Lorenza V. Covarrubias, 71, moved here 18 years ago and died Oct. 23, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her children, Maria Salazar, Raquel Sepulveda, Esther Diaz, Jesus, Miguel V., Pedro and Pablo; two sisters; three brothers; 31 grandchildren and 12 gr-grandchildren. Mass was in St. Anthony Church, 909 S. First Ave. Oct. 24, 1979.

COX, Hazel Jeanette

Mesa -- Hazel Jeannette Cox, 72, who came here 70 years ago and had taught in Irving and Lincoln schools, died Oct. 10, 1979, in the home of a daughter in Mesa. Mrs. Cox graduated from Mesa High School and Arizona State University. She was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her daughters, Jeannette Chapman and Mary Jane Lengston; eight grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Fri., Oct. 12, 1979.

COYLE, J. Pat

J. Pat Coyle, 62, a Kansas native, died June 23, 1978. Published 25 Jun 1978

CRAWFORD, David B.

Memorial services for David B. Crawford, 59, an analyst who had been employed 34 years with Arizona Public Service Co., were in First Methodist Church. Mr. Crawford died Oct. 7, 1979, in his northeast Phoenix home. He moved to Phoenix in 1944 from Pittsburgh and was a member of Delta Tau Delta at Washington & Jefferson College. Survivors include his wife, Jean; children, Jean Abbey and David F.; mother, Ruth Crawford; and a brother. AZ Republic Oct. 10, 1979.

CROCKER, Emma Catherine

Miss Emma Catherine Crocker, 82, 1616 W. Glendale, moved to Phoenix in 1938 from Wisconsin and died Oct. 14, 1979, in Beatitudes Care Center. She taught in the Osborn School District for 19 years. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 18 Oct 1979

CRONIN, Cornelius Patrick

Cornelius Patrick Cronin, 77, who moved here in 1970 from his native Chicago where he worked for the Palmer House Hotel for 35 years, died Oct. 8, 1979, in his home. Mr. Cronin was a World War II Army veteran and a life member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1. His wife, Katherine, survives. Rosary was in Northwest Mortuary. Mass was in St. Gregory Church. The AZ Republic Oct. 10, 1979.

CROSS, Addie L.

Clifton -- Services for Addie L. Cross, 78, who lived in MOrenci and Clifton since 1941, were in the Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Chapman, Mrs. Nelda Wagley and Mrs. Carolyn Copeland; a sister; a brother and 10 grandchildren. Caldwell Funeral Home handled arrangements. The AZ Republic 10 October 1979.

CUMMINGS, Francis Anthony

Francis Anthony Cummings, 73, died Oct. 8, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. He moved here 32 years ago from New Bedford, MA, and was a Fourth Degree in the Marcos de Niza Council of the Knights of Columbus. He had worked for Lightning Moving & Storage and the City of Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; children, Ruth GIlford, Mary Stewart, Sally Larrabee, Francis, Jr., Byron and Peter; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and four brothers. Rosary was in Northwest Mortuary followed by a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus chalice service. Mass was in St. Gregory Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. 9 Oct 1979

CUSENZA, Caterina

12 June 1888 - 29 Sept 1979
Caterina Cusenza, 91, died Sept. 29, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. She retired at age 80 after working 40 years in the mens clothing industry. She moved here in 1973 from New York. Hansen Mortuary. Mass in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th St. Hansen Mortuary. 2 Oct 1979