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ABBOTT, E. May

24 Aug 1908 - Oct 1980
(announcement only)
E. May Abbott, mother of Merlin P. "Bud" Abbott. Also survived by two brothers and two sisters and three grandchildren. Memorial services were in First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave. Final rites private. Oct. 8, 1980.

ABBOTT, Edna,

Queen Creek -- Services for Edna Abbott, 63, who came here in 1943 from Arkansas and died Oct. 2, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital, will be 10 a.m. Monday in Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler. Mrs. Abbott, of W. Ellsworth Road, is survived by her husband, Frank; children, Frances Sinor, Wanda Mallett, Shirley Lane, Joyce Summers, Donna, Jerl, Sherman, Buel, and Timothy; 17 grandchildren; four sisters and six brothers. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, October 4, 1980.

ACOSTA, Alberto C.

1 Apr 1909 - Oct 1980
Superior -- Alberto C. Acosta, 70, of Superior, who had been a miner, died Oct. 11, 1980, in Pinal County Hospital, Florence. He came to Arizona 57 years ago from Mexico. Wife, Aggie; children, Carmen Vender, Albert, Ralph, Frank, and Alex; three sisters; two brothers; 14 grandchildren. Rosary and Mass were at St. Francis Catholic Church. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

ADAIR, Ray

11 Sep 1918 - 9 Oct 1980
Ray Adair, 62, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 1980. Wife, Pauline; daughters, Mary Jo Trueblood, Patricia Ray Lefuil, Maureen James, Kathleen Waterman, Frances Ann Campbell; one sister; two brothers; 11 grandchildren. Services were in Church of the Beatitudes. A memorial to the Cherokee Indian Organization of the Glendale Masonic Lodge No. 23 is preferred. Oct. 12, 1980.

ADAMS, Lottie P.

18 July 1888 - 28 Mar 1980
Lottie P. Adams, 91, who was a secretary 20 years for St. Mary's Episcopal Church, died Mar. 28, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Adams came here 21 years ago from Los Angeles where she was the chief translator of Spanish for the Chamber of Commerce. She is survived by a sister. Graveside services were at Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern. 3/30/1980.

ADDY, Anna L.

11 July 1912 - 3 Oct 1980
Tempe -- Anna L. Addy, 68, who came to Arizona 43 years ago from Idaho, died Oct. 3, 1980. Mrs. Addy had been a telephone operator for the Tucson Daily Star and Mountain Bell. Husband, Charles A.; son, Andy Himler, Jr.; and three sisters. Graveside services in Mesa City Cemetery. 7 Oct 1980

AGUILERA, Alfonso G.

Rosary for Alfonso G. Aguilera, 67, will be today in Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Mass will be Friday in St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. Mr. Aguilera, 3130 W. Garfield, lived in Phoenix 60 years and died March 10, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a jeweler with Lanning's Silver. He was a member of American Legion Post 41 and a counselor for the City of Phoenix Alcoholics League. Survivors include his children, Mary Sanchez, Theresa Negrette, Alfonso, Jr., and John; nine grandchidlren, five great-grandchildren; three sisters and a brother. Interment St. Francis. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

ALDERMAN, Margaret P.

Margaret P. Alderman, 48, a secretary who came to Arizona in 1970 from New York, died Oct. 4, 1980, in her home, 3629 W. Citrus Way. Mrs. Alderman is survived by her husband, Glenn; sons, Stephen, Robert and Glenn; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elinskas; four sisters; two brothers and a grandchild. Rosary was at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Mass was at St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 4331 W. Maryland. October 6, 1980.

ALEXANDER, Lloyd

26 Dec 1917 - 25 Jan 1980
Glendale -- Lloyd Alexander, 62, who moved to Arizona 27 years ago from his native Kansas and was a truck driver for a plumbing supply company, died Jan. 25, 1980. Wife, Alta; children, Shela Lampert, Merrion and Norman; two sisters; a brother and nine grandchildren. 1/27/1980.

ALEXANDER, Robert D.

, wife, Nancy.

ALICOATE, Charles T.

28 Nov 1918 - 11 Oct 1980
Charles T. Alicoate, Sr., 61, a sheet metal worker, died Oct. 11, 1980 in the Veterans Hospital. He was a Chicago native and came to Arizona 18years ago. wife, Violette; children, Jean and Charles, Jr; mother, Margaret Alicoate, Chicago, IL; a sister, Eileen O'Connell, Chicago; and four brothers, James Alicoate, Naples, FL, John, Jerome and James Alicoate, all of Chicago. Mass was at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

ALLEN, Billy Joe

Billy Joe Allen, 44, was born in Phoenix and died March 21, 1980, in Tucson Veterans Hospital. Mr. Allen worked as a musician in the Valley and served two enlistments in the Navy until 1965. Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Sherry Corby, Chrystle and Anita Allen, Fred and George Cummins; mother, Ethel McFarland; a grandchild; two sisters and three brothers. 3/25/1980.

ALLEN, Harry O.

11 Sep 1916 - 26 Jan 1980
Apache Junction -- Harry O. Allen, 63, a retired mechanic who worked on farm machinery and autos and owned Allen's Auto in Gilbert from 1952 to 1974, died Jan. 26, 1980, in his home. Mr. Allen moved to Arizona 29 years ago from Georgetown, Illinois. Wife, Jane; son, John; two sisters; and a brother, Rev. Charles Allen; and two grandchildren. 1/29/1980.

ALLEN, Theron "Bob"

27 Sep 1913 - Sep 1980
, Greenwood Cemetery

ALLISON, Esther

28 July 1891 - 8 Oct 1980
Tempe -- Esther Allison, 89, moved here in 1975 from Continental, OH, and died Oct. 8, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Ohio where funeral services were held. She is survived by a daughter, Grayse Akins, and a sister. Friday, October 10, 1980.

ALLISON, George "Bob" R.

15 Nov 1928 - 25 Jan 1980
George "Bob" R. Allison, 51, who was a real estate broker seven years for Ed Allison Realty and a salesman 21 years for Copperstate Tractor Sales, died Jan. 25, 1980. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He came here 28 years ago from his native Ada, Oklahoma. He was a member of Phoenix Jaycees and Masonic Lodge #29. Wife, Janice; daughters, Linda Sagadin and Shirley Thompson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allison. 1/27/1980.

ALVAREZ, Margarita V.

2 May 1900 - 14 Mar 1980
Margarita V. Alvarez, 70, died March 14, 1980. She was born in Tucson and came here in 1972 from Silver City, N.M. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Amelia Noriega, Katie Flores, Aurora Gomez and Peter; a sister; 26 grandchildren. Mass was at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. First Ave. 3/17/1980.

AMELUNG, Julian R.

27 Aug 1888 - 10 Oct 1980
Sun City -- Julian R. Amelung, 92, an organist and choirmaster 15 years at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, died Oct. 10, 1980, in St. Louis. He was born in Greenleaf, Kansas, and came to Sun City in 1960 from Kansas City, MO. He is survived by children, Juanita Kirby, St. Louis, MO, Virginia Moffett, St. Croix Falls, WI; and Fred, Overland Park, KS; seven grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

AMOUR, George E., Sr.

13 Apr 1899 - 26 Mar 1980
George E. Amour, Sr., 80, a retired machinist, died Mar. 26, 1980. Mr. Amour moved here six years ago from Sutton, Massachusetts. Children, Carol Smith, Nancy Snay, Arlene Fanyon, Elizabeth Gaulon, Harriet, George, Jr., and William; and 16 grandchildren. 3/30/1980.

ANDERSON, Doris E.

2 Jul 1928 - 10 Oct 1980
Doris E. Anderson, 52, a registered nurse who worked six years at the Capri Nursing Home, died Oct. 10, 1980, in her home. She came here in 1972 from Florida and is survived by a sister, Lucille Parent. Private cremation. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

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ANDERSON, Dorothy N.

11 April 1905 - 26 March 1980
Dorothy N. Anderson, 74, who came here in 1929 from Illinois, died March 26, 1980. She had been a member of women's clubs in the Valley and Tolleson Christian Church. She is survived by her son, John E.; three grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

ANDERSON, Gilbert C.

6 June 1913 - 24 March 1980
Gilbert C. Anderson, 66, who was retired from sales with Singer Sewing Machine Co., died March 24, 1980. Mr. Anderson came to Phoenix in 1950 from Milwaukee. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Moose Lodge 708. Surviving are his wife, Wanda; sons, Ken, Bill and Daniel; two brothers and five sisters. 3/27/1980.

ANDERSON, Hanes F.

Mesa -- Services for Hanes F. Anderson, 77, a retired real estate broker who came here in 1963 from Seattle, were in Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Anderson died March 14, 1980, in his home. Wife, Beatrice, survives. Interment Mountain View Memorial Gardens. 3/15/1980.

ANDERSON, Noreen E.

Services for Noreen E. Anderson, 15, who had been a student at Creighton Elementary School before she became ill, were Saturday in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Miss Anderson, 3031 N. 36th St., died March 11, 1980, in DOctors Hospital. She came here with her family in 1972 from Vancouver, Washington. She had worked at Octopus Car Wash. Survivors include her parents, Elmer and Frances Anderson; a sister, Rebecca Slayton of Phoenix; a brother, Gerald, of Phoenix; and a grandmother, Catherine Powers of Phoenix; numerous aunts and uncles. Services Saturday Green Acres Mortuary. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. The Arizona Republic Friday, March 14, 1980.

ANDERSON, Ruth Adah

15 Apr 1906 - 22 Jan 1980
Ruth Adah Anderson, 73, came here 12 years ago from Springfield, Missouri, and died Jan. 22, 1980. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband, Donald R.; sons, Roger G. and Wayne; four grandhcildren; two sisters and two brothers. 1/25/1980.

ANDREA, Virginia

7 Jan 1920 - Sep 1980
Greenwood Memorial Park burial

ANGELLY, Ada Alene

Services for Ada Alene Angelly, 57, who came to Phoenix 36 years ago from her native Oklahoma and was a member of Sunland Tabernacle Church, were Friday in A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Angelly, 3232 W. WIlson, died Oct. 3, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by children, Debra, Grant, Jerry, Ronnie, Hugh and Edward; two sisters and a brother. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

APPLEWHITE, Sam P., Jr.

Sam P. Applewhite, Jr., 77, wife, Eleanor; sons, Sam P., III, Robert. 1/29/1980.

ARAIZA, Rosie L.

6 June 1929 - 24 March 1980
Rosie L. Araiza, 50, was born in Phoenix and died March 24, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include her mothr, Mary Araiza, and a sister. 3/27/1980.

ARBIZO, Bruno S.

6 Oct 1909 - 15 Mar 1980
Bruno S. Arbizo, 70, died March 15, 1980, at his home. He was a Dudleyville native and lived in the area all his life. He was a retired watchman for the Kennecott Copper Corp. Survivors include his wife, Artemisa; two sons, Raymond and Joe; four daughters, Mary Ramirez, Eva Lopez, Ernestine Con... 3/18/1980.

ARBUCKLE, Margaret M.

1 June 1925 - 24 Jan 1980
Tempe -- Margaret M. Arbuckle, 54, moved here in 1970 from Virginia and died Jan. 24, 1980. She was a secretary in new accounts at Valley National Bank. Survivors include her sons, Leland B., Leslie J., Lynn V. and Lowell F.; a grandchil; three sisters and a brother. Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. 1/25/1980.

ARCHER, Charlotte M.

25 Sep 1902 - 23 Jan 1980
Sun City -- Charlotte M. Archer, 77, died Jan. 23, 1980. Mrs. Archer graduated from Cedar Falls Teachers College, Iowa. She moved here in 1971 from Spirit Lake, Iowa. Daughters, Carol Crim and Judith Merrill and seven grandchildren. Services were in Church of the Palms, 103rd Ave/Boswell Blvd. 26 January 1980.

ARNSTEIN, George

13 Jan 1899 - 1 Oct 1980
George Arnstein, 81, a retired merchant of mens furnishings, died Oct. 1, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Arnstein came here from his native Illinois in 1965 and was a member of Beth El Congregation and Temple Beth Israel. He was a member of B'nai B'rith. Wife, Esther; son, Marvin; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Sinai Mortuary. 10/3/1980.

ARON, Benjamin C.

Benjamin C. Aron, 66, died Jan. 26, 1980, in his home. He came to Phoenix from Beverly Hills, Calif., in 1956 and purchased Grand Canyon Color Lab, the state's first color film processing lab. He was a lawyer in New York City until World War II started when he became a meteorologist for the Air Force at Hickam Field in Hawaii. Wife, Geraldine; children, Adrienne, Jennifer Hanhila, Saranne Abubo, Michael and Leonard; three sisters; a brother and six grandchildren. 28 January 1980.

ARSENAULT, Bertha E.

19 Jan 1922 - 11 Oct 1980
Glendale -- Bertha E. Arsenault, 58, who was a bindery worker 18 years at Loftin's Business Forms, died Oct. 11, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Arsenault was born in Gardner, Mass, and came here 19 years ago from there. Husband, George; sons, Ronald, Steven, Kenneth; four sisters; five brothers; three grandchildren. Mass was St. Vincent de Paul. Interment Holy Cross. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

ATKINS, Robert A.

29 Aug 1906 - 25 Mar 1980
Robert A. Atkins, 73, who retired as a metallurgist for the Sharon Steel Corp and moved here six years ago from Ohio, died March 25, 1980. Mr. Atkins was a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; children, Linda Sprague and Dr. David T. Atkins; and six grandsons. Memorial services United Presbyterian Church of the Master, Mesa. 3/27/1980.

ATTAWAY, Mike T.

24 Oct 1895 - 26 Mar 1980
Mike T. Attaway, 84, who came to Arizona 74 years ago, died March 26, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He had been in sales with Anderson Clayton & Co., a cotton products processing firm. Mr. Attaway was a World War I Army veteran. He attended Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include his stepdaughters, June Ames, Gertrude Bentley and Jean Mabrey. 3/28/1980.

AYALA, Jose "Santos"

16 Mar 1892 - 24 Mar 1980
Rosary for Jose "Santos" Ayala, 88, was in Whitney & Murphy Chapel, 330 N. Second Ave. Mass was in St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. Mr. Ayala, 740 S. Eighth Ave., died March 24, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. He came here 62 years ago from his native Mexico and had been a farm worker. Survivors include his sons, Henry and Joe; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, March 25, 1980.

AYALA, Marcos M.

7 Oct 1949 - 26 Jan 1980
Guadalupe -- Marcos M. Ayala, 30, died Jan. 26, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Ayala came to Arizona 15 years ago and was a concrete worker for the S.J. Dyer Co. Wife, Juana; children, Rosemary, Valentine, Mary Esther and Marcos, Jr.; father, Raymond; a sister and a brother. 1/29/1980.