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RABENOWITZ, Harry

30 Aug 1904 - 22 Oct 1979
Harry Rabneowitz, 75, a retired merchant who was born in Clifton and was a member of Temple Beth Israel during his many years in Phoenix, died Oct. 22, 1979. Mr. Rabenowitz is survived by his wife, Estelle; son, Dave; stepchildren, Sue Carlson, Michael and Thomas Baisler; seven grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Beth Israel Cemetery, 3401 W. Jackson. 23 Oct 1979

RAFTER, Barbara

Barbara Rafter, 45, who moved to Phoenix 35 years ago, died Oct. 14, 1979, in Hillhaven Nursing Home. Mrs. Rafter, 2232 W. Lindner, Mesa, is survived by her husband, Albert L.; children, Sherrie, David, Kenneth and Terry; two grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Graveside services were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. 10/17/1979.

RAINEY, Mirt Lee

Mirt Lee Rainey, 95, died June 21, 1978. Survivors include Lena Ethel Donald, Emmett, J. A., Norma Lee David and Mildred OSBORN. 25 Jun 1978

RAINWATER, Ruth Ethel

Sun City -- Services for Ruth Ethel Rainwater, 84, who died Oct. 24, 1979, in Boswell Hospital, were in Windsor, Missouri, where she was a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Rainwater moved here in 1977 from Dallas. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Dillender; a brother, Russell Nydegger; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made at Menke Funeral Home. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

RALEY, Phillip

Memorial services for Phillip L. Raley, 41, who had served in the Army and was a house mover, were in Grimshaw Bloom Chapel. Mr. Raley came here four months ago from Bakersfield, California, and died Oct. 14, 1979, in Phoenix. He is survived by his children, Pamela and Phillip, Jr.; father, Jack Raley; mother, Ora Mae McLain; a brother and four sisters. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

RAMSEY, Arthur C.

Arthur C. Ramsey, 79, who retired as a locomotive engineer in 1965 from New York Central Railroad, died Oct. 11, 1979, in his home, 3544 W. Denton Ln. He was a World War I veteran and was a member of the Masonic Scottish rite bodies in Toledo, OH. Services were in Elkhart, IN. 13 Oct 1979

RAMSON, Patricia F.

Patricia F. Ramson, 45, died Oct. 2, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She moved here 25 years ago from Pennsylvania. Surviving are her husband, T. Dick; children, Jackie Crosson, Stephanie Miller, Tracy Diane and Thomas, Jr.; mother, Margaret Kleitz; and a sister, Natalie Rich, San Francisco. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Miller Rd. and Main, Scottsdale. St. Francis Mausoleum Wed., 10/3/1979.

RANKIN, Marian J.

Glendale -- Marian J. Rankin, 79, who had taught school and farmed in Iowa until moving to Phoenix in 1968, died Sept. 19, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Rankin had a book published, taught Sunday school calsses 35 years and was a member of the PEO Sisterhood. She graduated from Morningside College. Surviving are her husband, Elmer; daughter, Roberta Ann Stark; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were in West Phoenix Covenant Church, 3720 W. Maryland. Wed., 10/3/1979.

RAY, Lyleth M.

Mesa -- Lyleth M. Ray, 84, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Mesa Hospital. Mrs. Ray moved here 21 years ago from Washington state where she was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are her husband, Albert, C.; children, ... Gail I. Jones; a sister; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial Mesa Cemetery. 12 Oct 1979.

RECKARDS, C. R. "Chuck"

C. R. "Chuck" Reckards, 62, who moved here in 1960 from Evanston, IL, died Oct. 14, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He served as a Navy lieutenant commander in World War II and had been owner-operator of River's Boat Market and had been in sales with the R.J. Heyne Industrial Supply Co. eight years. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; sons, David C. and Michael J. 10/17/1979

REDBURN, Helen Schuette

Helen Redburn, 77, died Oct. 27, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Phoenix. AZ birth certificate. She and her husband, Marvin, Sr., owned Redburn Tire Co. 45 years until early this year when they sold it to their son, Marvin Jr., and an associate. Other survivors include her daughter, Donna Tomlinson of California; two brothers, Howard and William Schuette of Phoenix; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/29/1979, p. C5.

REDICK, Verda S.

Graveside services for Verda S. Redick, 65, who was born in Phoenix, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mrs. Redick died Oct. 24, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Survivors include her children, Sonya Phillips and Dean Richie; four sisters; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic Oct. 26, 1979.

REDMAN, Virgia

Graveside services for Virgia Redman, 87, who lived in Phoenix from 1947 until August 1979, and died Oct. 21, 1979, in Plainview, Texas, were in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Redman and her husband had farmed in Texas. Survivors include her children, Cleo Hood, Lucille Harkin, Sam, Lawrence and Huie; a brother; two sisters; 10 grnadchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Thursday, Oct. 25, 1979.

REEVES, Lulu

Services for Lulu Bernice Reeves, 94, who came to Arizona 36 years ago and died Oct. 29, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital were in Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Reeves, 4800 S. Ocotillo, Glendale, is survived by her children, Dorothy D. Miller, Glendale, Irene Straffin of Mesa, Howard J. of Sun City and Leslie G. of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Interment Memory Lawn Memorial Park. The AZ Republic Oct. 30, 1979.

REGAN, Lorraine Synder

Rosary for Lorraine Synder {sic} Regan, 73, who died Sept. 29, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital, will be today in Grimshaw Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Mass will be Wednesday in the chapel. Mrs. Regan, 7630 N. 7th Place, is survived by her children, Gayle Grantham and C. V. Snyder; and eight grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1979.

REGESTER, Louis W.

25 Jun 1978 74 24 Jun 1978 Ruth died 30 Dec 1977 son, Charles

REGISTER, Dave L.

Winslow -- Dave L. Register, 15, died Oct. 6, 1979, in an automobile accident near here. He attended Holbrook High School. He had moved to Holbrook recently from Phoenix. Survivors include his father, Jack Register; mother, Delores Chaves; two brothers; a sister; grandparents, Mrs. Stella King and Mrs. Beatrice Sullivan; and great-grandmother, Mrs. May Willis. Mass was at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. 10 Oct 1979.

REID, Benjamin

Sun City -- Benjamin A. Reid, 80, who retired as a business manager after 38 years with the Exxon Corp. of Baltimore, died Oct. 31, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Reid moved here in 1977 from Chicago. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Tulsa. Surviving are his wife, Lattie; children, Maybelle M. Newby and Jaca M.; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Menke Funeral Home. Services were in Randallstown, Maryland. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

REINGER, Narvin Judd

25 Dec 1906 - 2 Oct 1979
Glendale -- Narvin Judd Reinger, 72, who died Oct. 2, 1979, in a local nursing home, moved to the Valley in 1972 from Bear Lake, Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Larene; daughter, Roxana; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 6 Oct 1979

RENDON, Eustorgio

Scripture services for Eustorgio Rendon, 86, were at St. Catherine's Church, 6045 S. Central. Mass was also at the church. He died Oct. 26, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. He was a native of Mexico and came to Phoenix 30 years ago from California. He had been a farm worker. Survivors include his children, Victoria DeLeon, Maria E. Hernandez, Elisa Duran, Dora R. Veach, Everett, Eliodoro, Eustorgio, Jr. and Ernest; 32 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

RESECH, Fredrik

Sun City -- Memorial services for Albert Fredrik Resech, 65, who retired here a year ago after 25 years as an engineer for the City of Milwaukee water department, were in United Church of Sun City, 107th Ave and Sun City Blvd. Mr. Resech died Oct. 26, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Arlene D.; daughter, Cheryl Roach; two grandsons and two brothers. Arrangements were made at Heritage Funeral Home. The AZ Republic 10/27/1979., p.C6.

REYNOLDS, Marshall H.

Mesa -- Marshall H. "Marsh" Reynolds, 56, who was owner-operator of Reynolds Construction Co. and served on the board of directors of Adelante con Mesa from 1966 to 1971, died Oct. 29, 1979, in his home. Mr. Reynolds came to Arizona in 1956. He was a member of the Mesa veterans of Foreign Wars Post and a past commander of the VFW in Oneonta, N. Y. Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Maureen Meyer, Bruce and Stephen; a brother; and two grandchildren. Mass was in Christ the King Catholic Church, 1505 E. Dana. The AZ Republic Oct. 31, 1979, p. D5.

REYNOLDS, Ruth

Ruth Reynolds, 58, 1325 W. Heatherbrae, died Oct. 11, 1979, in University Hospital, Tucson. She was born in Ottawa County, OK, and moved to Phoenix in 1943. Surviving are her husband, Ray; daughter, Raelene Smith; three sisters, Mildred Brewer, Vinita, OK, Lillian Booth, Miami, OK, and Johnnie Schuth, Tucson; and a grandson,Michael Smith, Phoenix. Interment Greenwood. 10/14/1979.

RHOTON, Alvin E.

10 March 1910 - 2 Oct 1979
Winslow -- Services for Alvin E. RHoton, 69, who died Oct. 2, 1979, at an Albuquerque, N.M., hospital, were at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Rhoton, a Shumway native, moved to Winslow in 1923. He was a retired railroad car inspector. Survivors include his wife, Faye; a son, Sheridan S.; three grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters. 5 Oct 1979

RICHARDSON, April Ann

Mesa -- Services for April Ann Richardson, 8, who died of auto-pedestrian accident injuries Oct. 25, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 34th Ward Chapel, Lindsey and Des Moines St. Miss Richardson was a third grade student at Field School and active in the LDS Primary. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richardson; a sister, three brothers; four grandparents and two great-grandmothers. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. The Arizona Republic 10/28/1979.

RICHEY, Daniel E.

1 June 1961 - 18 Oct 1979
Services for Daniel E. RIchey, 18, who lived in the Valley for seven years and was employed as a sheet metal worker, were in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Daniel died Oct. 18, 1979, in Glendale. He is survived by his wife, Donna; parents, Michael and Florence; three sisters and four brothers and four grandparents. 23 Oct 1979

RICHTER, Pearl Beatrice

Glendale -- Pearl Beatrice Richter, 84, who lived in Arizona 28 years, died Oct. 7, 1979, in Waitwell Nursing Home. Mrs. Richter is survived by her daughters, Beatrice Austin and Evelyn DeVasure; three granddaughters and two brothers. Services were in Fremont, Nebraska. 10 Oct 1979.

RIEDERICH, Mary

Services for Mary E. Riederich, 87, who moved here in 1949 from California and had been a store clerk, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mrs. Riederich died Oct. 28, 1979, in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Nelson; a brother; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/30/1979.

RIEDMEIER, Katherine

Rosary for Katherine C. Riedmeier, 49, will be 7 p.m. today in Shadow Mountain Mortuary, Greenway and Cave Creek Road. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St. Mrs. Riedmeier, 4150 E. Danbury, died Sept. 29, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Michael; sons, Michael and James; parents, Patrick and Mary Murray; a sister and a brother. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, October 2, 1979.

RIGONI, Chris

Chris Rigoni, 78, a retired truck driver who moved here 19 years ago from Illinois, died Oct. 7, 1979, in Hillhaven Health Care Center. He was born in Italy and is survived by a sister. Mass was in St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. 9 Oct 1979

RILEY, Chester

Chester Riley, 57, a World War II Navy veteran who moved here in 1972 from Oakland, Calif., and was a nursing technician at Good Samaritan Hospital, died Nov. 1, 1979, in the hospital. Mr. Riley is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Kathleen Detona, Karen Hall, Linda Emerson, Donna and Michael; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Clare ZImmerman; seven grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Private services were arranged at Northwest Mortuary. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

RIMESTAD, Ann

Graveside services for Ann Rimestad, 64, who moved to Fountain Hills in 1974 from Washington, D. C., will be Wednesday in Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea. Mrs. Rimestad, 1650 Jacklin Drive, Fountain Hills, died Sept. 30, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Idar; daughters, Sanna Solen and Karen Chappelear; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Arrangements were made at Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, October 2, 1979.

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RIVAS, David P.

Mass for David P. Rivas, 17, who attended Julian Elementary and South Mountain High schools, was in St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church. David was brought here as an infant from California and died Oct. 7, 1979, in Phoenix. He is survived by his parents, Mary and Celro Rivas; two sisters; two brothers; two grandparents and a great-grandparent. The AZ Republic Oct. 11, 1979.

RIVERA, Peter R.

Ajo -- Mass for Peter R. Rivera, 34, who died Oct. 23, 1979, in an automobile accident near Camp Verde, was at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mr. Rivera, an Ajo native, moved to Phoenix several years ago. He was maitre d' at the Union Hills Country Club in Sun City. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Rivera; three brothers and three sisters. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

ROBERTS, Sylvia R.

Clarkdale -- Sylvia R. Roberts, 57, a nine-year resident here, died Oct. 22, 1979, at Marcus J. Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Roberts was a secretary for the Verde Valley Community Guidance Clinic. Services were at the Cottonwood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Sedona Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Elmore; a son, Lynn Chachulski; a brother, three sisters; and a granddaughter. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

ROBINSON, Charles K. "Buck"

Tucson -- Charles "Buck" K. Robinson, 61, died of a heart attack Oct. 18, 1979, while visiting in Redding, California. Mr. Robinson, a retired electrical engineer with the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, was born in Nutrioso and moved here about 18 months ago from Alpine. He was past president of White Mountain Hospital Board and of the Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce. He also had been an associate in Williams Realty in Springerville and was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, May Bell; children, Carolyn R. Payzant and Kenneth; five sisters and a grandchild. Memorial services were in St. Pauls' United Methodist Church. The AZ Republic 10/21/1979. 1918 AZ Birth Certificate

ROBINSON, Birdie L.

Show Low -- Services for Birdie L. Robinson, 43, who died Oct. 24, 1979, at Navapache Hospital in Lakeside, were at the Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Robinson, a Clay Springs native, was a life-long Show Low area resident. She was assistant manager of a Yellow Front Store in Pinetop. Survivors include her husband, Glenn; three daughters, Glenette Moore, Noreen and Nova Kay; a son, Frank; mother, Victoria Sallings; three sisters; two brothers and two grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 26, 1979, p. C11.

ROCHA , Frances M.

15 Aug 1903 - 4 Oct 1979
Frances M. Rocha, 78, who came to Flagstaff in 1917, died Oct. 4, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. She moved to Phoenix in 1930 and was a member of Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida. Mrs. Rocha is survived by her husband, John; children, Conception TELLES, Josie QUIROZ, Dara MENDOZA, Esther MARTINEZ, Julio and David GARELA, Frank TANORY; stepchildren, Aurora ROSAS, Jennie FRESCAS, Margie CARILLO, Joe, Charlie, Johnny, Frank, Michael and Raymond ROCHA; a sister; 28 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were in Garfield Methodist Church, 13th St. & Roosevelt. 6 Oct 1979.

RODGERS , Jennie S.

Services for Jennie S. Rodgers, 87, who moved to Phoenix in 1929 from Texas, will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday in A. L. Moore & Suns Memory Chapel, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Rodgers, 4434 N. 29th Pl, died Oct. 23, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. Survivors include her husband for 68 years, George E.; children, Mildred Abbott, Roma Blunk, Barbara Kramp, George B. and Donald J.; 20 Grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 24, 1979, p. C9.

RODLY, Anthony T.

23 Oct 1891 - 28 Sep 1979
Services for Anthony T. Rodly, 87, who became a member of Elks Lodge 335 and Moose Lodge 708 after moving here 27 years ago, were in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home announced. Mr. Rodly, 322 N. 14th Ave., died Sept. 28, 2979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. His wife, Anna, survives. 5 Oct 1979

RODNEY, Robert B. "Ted"

25 Jun 1978 75 born Cornhouse, Alabama; came to Mesa from Corpus Christi, Texas 23 Jun 1978 Erma Edward S. FORDAN, Anna E. DAHLGREN, Sara Jane MUHLESTEIN and Nathel GYLLING

RODRIGUEZ, Cruz R.

18 July 1913 - 3 Oct 1979
Glendale -- Cruz R. Rodriguez, 66, died Oct. 3, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Rodriguez lived in Glendale 59 years and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Lily Topet, Alice Jaurigue, Rebecca Armenta, Irene Amparan, Cruz, Ted, Joaquin and Jose; two sisters; three brothers; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Rosary was in Chapel of the Chimes. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Oct 5, 1979.

ROGERS, Ruby Lee

4 Dec 1907 - 10 Oct 1979
Ruby Lee Rogers, 71, who lived here 16 years, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. She is survived by her children, Wanda Miller and Wayne Rogers; four grandchildren and four sisters. Private cremation. 13 Oct 1979

ROGERS , Lynn C.

Snowflake -- Services for Lynn C. Rogers, 69, a native of Snowflake, were at the Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He died Oct. 25, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. Surviving are his wife, Ila; daughters, Karene Black and Nickola; five sisters; two brothers; and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

ROLES , Lyle G.

Memorial services for Lyle G. Roles, 71, who came to Phoenix 35 years ago and owned Roles Piano Co., now Washburn's, was in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. Mr. ROles, of Sedona, died Oct. 21, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Marcia; children, Linda Sponaas, Cindy Bailey, Gary and Randy; a granddaughter; a sister and a brother. The AZ Republic 10/25/1979.

ROMER, Steven J.

Scottsdale -- Steven J. Romer, 24, an electrician, died Oct. 11, 1979, in an accident at a tunnel construction in Denver, CO. He was working for Howard Electric Co. of Denver. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Romer; four brothers, Richard, Harold, Patrick & Paul; and a sister, Doreen Gladstone. Interment Paradise Memorial Gardens. 10/14/1979.

ROMERO, Johnnie Ray

Johnnie Ray Romero, 17, died in his home Nov. 2, 1979. He was born her, attended Phoenix Union High School and had been a dishwasher. Survivors include his children, Athena and Johnnie R. II; mother, Anna M. Molina; stepfather, David Molina; grandmother, Mercy De La Torre and three sisters. Mass was at Immaculate Heart Church, 909 E. Washington. Mon., 11/5/1979.

ROMITO, Margaret J.

Peoria -- Private family services for Margaret J. Romito, 69, who died Oct. 10, 1979, in her home, were arranged at Heritage Funeral Chapel, Youngtown. Mrs. Romito moved here in 1971 from Arlington Heights, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Roger L.; sons, Roger, Jr., Anthony and Norman; a sister and five grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/11/1979.

ROMLEY, Nicholas S.

Nicholas S. Romley, 56, of 4211 W. Roosevelt, an assistant buyer for Bashas' Supermarkets, died Oct. 5, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. He was born in Phoenix and was a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Gennalou; children, Constand M. Pizzo, Nicola, Larrie Ann Howe, Lawrence D. Ruble and Rex H. Ruble; mother, Sattott; a sister and two brothers. Rosary will be 7:45 p.m. today in A. L. Moor & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mass will be 9:15 a.m. Monday in St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

ROONEY, Peter J.

Mass for Peter J. Rooney, 66, who died Oct. 14, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, was in the Church of St. Agnes. Mr. Rooney moved here in 1950 and was a retired machinist for AiResearch. Surviving are his wife, Theresa; son, James; a granddaughter and a brother. The AZ Republic 10/16/1979.

ROSS, Richard W.

Richard Wilkins Ross, 81, who was a member of Tri-City Alliance Church of Tempe after moving here in 1964 from Ohio, died Nov. 1, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Ross had worked for the Pennzoil Refineries and was a polisher for National Acme Co. in Cleveland. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; children, Marian Gallian, Enid Elaine Parr, Louis A., John C., and Raymond A.; a sister; a brother; 33 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Services were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic Sat., Nov. 3, 1979, p. B17.

ROTH, Leonard E.

Leonard E. Roth, 64, died Oct. 13, 1979, at a Santa Fe, CA, hospital. Mr. Roth was a Kansas native who moved to Prescott in 1942 and to Phoenix in 1961. He was a retired railroad engineer. Survivors include his wife, Leila; six daughters, Margaret SULLIVAN, Sylvia WING, Sharon, Brenda OFTROSKY, Kathy SHELTON, Mary ORR; three sons, Terry, Leonard, Jr., and David ; and 14 grandchildren. 10/17/1979.

ROTT, Anna E.

Anna E. Rott, 80, 3152 W. Meadow Dr., a retired electric factory worker who moved to Arizona 17 years ago from Illinois, died Oct. 6, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Survivors include her daughters, Deloris Pugh and Marjorie Wilhardt; two sisters; two brothers; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were in Berwyn, IL. Mon., 8 Oct 1979

ROWLAND, Ruth

Services for Ruth Rowland, 72, who moved here 15 years ago from Ohio and did missionary work, will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Gospel Center Church, 919 E. Mohave. Mrs. Rowland, 728 E. Cocopah, died Oct. 23, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Pat Noggle, Arlene Large, Mercedes Gabriel, Frieda Trubee and Greta Williams; a brother; 22 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today in Whitney & Murphy Chapel, 330 N. Second Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 24, 1979, p. C9.

ROY, Ernest A.

Rosary for Ernest A. Roy, 59, was in the family home on the Salt River Indian Reservation. Mass was in St. Francis Catholic Church on Agency Road. Mr. Roy lived on Osborn Road near Mesa and died Oct. 21, 1979, in Phoenix Indian Hospital. Born in Arizona, he had been a food caterer for the Senior Citizens group on the reservation. Survivors include three sisters. Botimer Family Mortuary handled arrangements. The AZ Republic Oct. 25, 1979.

ROZIENE, Mel L.

Mel L. ROZIENE, 78, who came to Phoenix in 1901 from Vermont and had been an electric motor winder for the Salt River Project, died July 1, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Roziene, 519 E. Portland, was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 266. His wife, Teresa survives. Private services were arranged at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

RUBIO, Sabino

El Mirage -- Sabino Rubio, 68, a section foreman who had been with the Santa Fe Railroad Co. 47 years, died Oct. 9, 1979, in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Rubio came to Arizona in 1919 and started as a laborer with the railroad in Prescott. He became foreman in 1942 and worked in Williams, Mayer, Aguila and Northwest Phoenix until retiring in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Rosario; children, Irene Gomez, Nellio, Sabino, Jr., Mike, Joe and Ralph; a sister; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass was in St. Therese Catholic Church, El Mirage. 10 Oct 1979.

RUDD, Jesse Reed

Jesse Reed Rudd, 78, who came here 34 years ago and had been a carpenter for Emmett Construction Co. before retiring, died Oct. 26, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Rudd is survived by his daughter-in-law, Juanite {sic} Whitaker; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. The AZ Republic 10/28/1979, E-19.

RUEB, Ed

Services for Ed Rueb, 71, who died Oct. 5, 1979, in his home at 4131 E. Van Buren, will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in Grimshaw Bloom Chapel, 3800 S. Central Ave. He came to Arizona eight years ago from Aberdeen, S. D., after retiring as a construction contractor. Surviving are his wife, Otilla; two sisters and five brothers. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

RUNGE, Rudolph T.

18 Jun 1908 - 10 Oct 1979
Sun City -- Services for Rudolph T. Runge, 71, who died Oct. 10, 1979, in his home, were in Menke Funeral Home. Mr. Runge had been a resident security officer for the Bell Telephone Laboratory at Murray Hill, N. J., before moving here in 1970. He was a member of Peoria Masonic Lodge 31. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Loanne Morgan; and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/11/1979.

RUSHTON, Dayle "Red"

21 Sept 1901 - 19 Oct 1979
Lakeside -- Services for Dayle "Red" Rushton, 78, who died Oct. 19, 1979, at his home here, were at Jackson Mortuary in Show Low. Mr. Rushton, a Michigan native, moved to Lakeside in 1963. He was a retired shipping clerk. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a brother and a sister. 23 Oct 1979

RYAN, Gladys E.

2 Oct 1908 - 24 Oct 1979

Scripture services for Gladys E. Ryan, 71, were in Hansen Mortuary. Mass was in Most Holy Trinity Church, 8620 N. 7th St. Mrs. Ryan, 3703 W. Sunnyside, moved here 36 years ago from Los Angeles and was a retired bookkeeper. She died Oct. 24, 1979, in Hillhaven Nursing Home. Surviving are her son, John; two brothers and four grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/25/1979.