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DAFFORN, LaQuisse

Services for LaQuisse Dafforn, 67, who moved here in 1959 from her native Fort Wayne, Indiana, were in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St. Mrs. Dafforn, 6234 N. 15th Ave., died Sept. 29, 1980, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Donald, and son, Phillip. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

DAHL, Betty M.

1 Dec 1906 - 11 Oct 1980
Betty M. Dahl, 73, who had been a restaurant hostell, died Oct. 11, 1980, in her home. She was born in Tioga, IL, and came to Arizona in 1968 from Kentucky. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Survived by husband, Rex; sister, Mildred Gosney, Phoenix. Interment Resthaven Park. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

DAMIANO, Thomas E.

Rosary for Thomas E. Damiano, 20, was in Lundberg White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern, Glendale. Mass Thursday in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 3220 W. Greenway. Mr. Daimano, 3727 E. McDowell, died Sept. 28, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. He attended Desert Valley High School in his native Phoenix. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Damiano; three sisters, Mary Damiano, Patricia Powers and Phyllis Mejia; and five brothers, Jimmy, Andy, John, Michael and James. Interment Resthaven Park. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

DANIELS, Hubert "Tex", Jr.

1 Feb 1923 - 16 March 1980
Hubert "Tex" Daniels, Jr., 57, who was employed by the Arizona Republic the past 21 years died Sunday, March 16, 1980. Mr. Daniels was born in Paris, Texas, and served the last 11 years as manager of the Lazy R/G Ranch, an employees' recreational facility, where he resided. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; children, Claudia Bullard, Betty Lindsey, Carla Smith, Sheryl DaCosta and Ronald; a sister, Geneva Lintner; and nine grandchildren. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. 3/17/1980.

DAVIS, Adelbert J.

10 June 1908 - 24 Mar 1980
Glendale -- Adelbert J. Davis, 71, died March 24, 1980. Mr. Davis moved here 22 years ago from Warren, Ohio. He had been a clerk for Western Auto Stores. Survivors include his wife, Harriet; daughter, Patricia Stenger; and two grandchildren. 3/26/1980.

DAVIS, Alex Lee

Glendale -- Alex Lee Davis, 36, a United Airlines mechanic, died Oct. 9, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Davis recently returned to Glendale after living in California. He was born in Tupelo, Oklahoma, and previously lived here 18years. He is survived by a son, Kenneth; father, Jefferson Davis; three sisters and seven brothers. 12 Oct 1980.

DAVIS, Howard Edward

13 Mar 1910 - 7 Oct 1980
Howard Edward Davis, 70, a retired shoe factory worker who came here from Missouri in 1964, died Oct. 7, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Wife, Bertha; children Loretta, Charles, and Gary; step-children Bonnie Taylor, Donna Shrum, Gennie Howard and David Bailey; 21 grandchildren. Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Friday, October 10, 1980.

DAVIS, LaVon I.

20 April 1925 - 27 March 1980
Strawberry -- LaVon I. Davis, 54, died March 27, 1980, at Louis R. Pyle Memorial Hospital in Payson. Mrs. Davis, an Iowa native, came here in 1973 from Buckeye. Survivors include her husband, Alva; two daughters, Lyn Williams and Pam Miglio; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Hanshaw; and two grandchildren. 3/29/1980.

DEAN, Beulah M.

Wickenburg -- Services for Beulah M. Dean, 69, who died Sept. 29, 1980, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, will be Thursday at the Wickenburg Funeral Home. Mrs. Dean, a Kentucky native, moved to Wickenburg in 1945. She later lived in Phoenix and Eloy. Survivors include a son, Howard, and two grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

DECK, Chester I.

21 Aug 1895 - 8 Mar 1980
Mesa -- Chester I. Deck, 84, who retired as a dispatcher and telegraph operator after 49 years with the Santa Fe Railroad Co., died March 8, 1980. He was a World War I Army veteran and a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Hutchinson, KS, and a 50-year member of the Masons. He moved here in 1970. Wife, Florence; children, Jacqueline Osborn, Richard and Chester. Services were in his native Abbeyville, Kansas. 3/15/1980.

DECKER, Dennis A.

Dennis A. Decker, 22, who was a heavy equipment operator, was killed in an accident at a worksite March 12, 1980. He was a Phoenix native and a member of Operating Engineers Union 428. Mother, Charlene P. Decker; father, Willis D. Decker; a sister, three brothers and grandmother survive. 3/15/1980.

DE CURTIS, Thomas C.

15 Sep 1936 - March 1980
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Thomas C. De Curtis. Rosary at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St. Interment Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

De La CRUZ, Willie R.

Willie De La Cruz, 73, a retired pipefitter for Consolidated Steel Co., died Oct. 1, 1980, in his home. He was born in Cochise County and served in the Army in World War II. Children, Gloria Valenzuela, Belen Aguilar, Dolly Aguirre, Lalo and Benny Garcia; three sisters, Henrietta Ward, Mary Garcia and Eva Yribe; two brothers, Robert and Tiber; 37 grandchildren. Mass was in Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Interment with military honors by Tony Soza Post 41 American Legion at St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 10/4/1980.

DELDIN, Lucian

26 May 1901 - 26 Jan 1980
Youngtown -- Lucian Del Din, 78, a mining engineer and motel owner before moving here in 1962 from Gaylord, Michigan, died Jan. 26, 1980, in Valley View Hospital. He also had been a building contractor and a graduate of an institute of mining technology. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; daughter, Betty Del Din; and a sister. 1/29/1980.

DELGADO, Pedro

Pedro Delgado, 27,, a laborer in bridge construction, was killed in an equipment accident Jan. 25, 1980, in Casa Grande. He came here 20 years ago from California and is survived by his wife, Rufina; children, Alma, Yesenia and Ernesto; parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Delgado; two sisters and 11 brothers. Mass was in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 909 S. First Ave. 1/29/1980.

DELIZ, Reuben S.

Reuben S. Deliz, 28, who had been a foreman for a fiberglass tank company, died of an illness Oct. 7, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Deliz was born in Honolulu and came here in 1978 from Los Angeles. He was a disciple in Paradise Hills Foursquare Gospel Church. Survived by his wife, Antoinette; children, Rita, Reuben, Jr., and Robert; parents, Royce and Josephine Wilson; four sisters; two brothers; and three grandparents. Friday, October 10, 1980.

DELLA-CALCE, E. Claire

E. Claire Della-Calce, 62, a registered nurse who retired in 1979 from the Cartwright Elementary School District, died Oct. 6 1980, in her home, 4725 W. Mitchell Drive. Mrs. Della-Calice was decorated for valor under fire while serving with the Canadian Army Medical Corps in France and Germany during World War II. She worked for St. Joseph's Hospital from 1953 to 1963. Surviving are her husband, Louis; children, Regis, Ann and Michael; four sisters, Evelyn Roach, Doris Laffin, Rene Mac Adam, Hilda McKinnon; and six brothers, John, Wilfred, Ronald, Gordon, Steve & Fr. Leonard McKinnon. Scripture services were in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Mass was in the church. Northwest Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 8, 1980.

DELMA, Joseph

2 Jan 1945 - 23 Mar 1980
Joseph Delma, a carpenter and plumber, died March 23, 1980, in the San Carlos Hospital. Mr. Delma lived here all his life. Survivors include a daughter, Denise; four brothers and a sister. Safford Funeral Home. 3/17/1980.

DEMBY, Fannie

Fannie Demby, 75, who lived in Arizona 30 years died March 10, 1980. Mrs. Demby is survived by her children, Evelyn Plumber, Elexive Lofton, Nollie Pervis, Mary Baker, Opal Jones, Miller Wilburn, Delma Branham, Frances Allen, Lervy, George, Glen and Franklin Demby; 48 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Demby were in First Pentecostal Church, 2701 E. Marguerite. 3/14/1980.

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DENTON, Malcolm

5 Oct 1935 - Oct 1980
Mesa -- Malcolm Denton, 45, a native of Leeds, England, died Oct. 12, 1980, in his home. Mr. Denton was general manager of Golden Hills Resort east of Mesa. He came here in 1972 from Iowa. Survived by his wife, Carolyn; mother, Edith Denton; and two brothers. 10/15/1980.

DETERS, Van Louise

Tempe -- Van Louise Deters, 71, who came here in 1970 from Chicago, died Sept. 28, 1980, in a Scottsdale hospital. Mrs. Deters was a member of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband, George M.; children, Diane Johnnic, Carol Mann, and Paul; six grandchildren; a sister; and a brother. 4 Oct 1980.

DeWITT, Sada

Sada DeWitt, 83, who came to Phoenix 40 years ago from her native Indiana, died Oct. 1, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by a son, Thurman; four grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. 4 Oct 1980

DICKS, Charles G.

7 April 1894 - 26 March 1980
Charles G. Dicks, 85, who moved here in 1970 from Minnesota, died March 26, 1980. He was a retired butcher. Survivors include his wife, Clara; children, Marian Spotts, Shirley Kuppe, Richard, and Maxwell; three sisters and two brothers, 17 grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. 3/28/1980.

DIETERICH, Marion

12 Jun 1897 - 24 Jan 1980
Scottsdale -- Marion M. Dieterich, 81, died Jan. 24, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dieterich moved here five years ago from her native Illinois. She is survived by her children, Marion D., Norman and Jack; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 1/27/1980.

DOBBINS, Daniel E.

Glendale -- Daniel E. Dobbins, 56, who worked as a machinist before taking a disability retirement from McKees Rocks, PA, retired here in 1976 and died Sept. 30, 1980, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. WWII Army vet. Wife, Loyzell; children, Linda Schmandt, Beatrice Hogan, Beverly Scott, Rodney and James; mother, Mollie Walls; a sister and 11 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 10/3/1980.

DODD, Essie Belle

2 Jan 1904 - 8 Mar 1980
Services for Essie Belle Dodd, 76, who came to Arizona 51 years ago and died March 8, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital, were in First Southern Baptist Church, 3100 W. Camelback. Mrs. Dodd, 2113 W. Bethany Home, had been a Sunday School teacher and volunteer in other church work. Survivors include her husband, Jesse; sons, Warner, John E. and Drew; 11 grandchildren and three brothers. Camelback Sunset Chapel handled arrangements. Interment Resthaven Park. The family prefer memorials to the Grand Canyon College. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

DODGE, Lonnie Lee

Ahwatukee -- Services for Lonnie Lee Dodge, 57, an accountant for the Salad Bar Corp., were in Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St. Mr. Dodge, 4202 E. Zia, moved here in 1976 from Michigan and died March 12, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Dorina; children, Jan Dodge of Alhambra, CA; sons, Richard of Illinois and Thomas of Phoenix; a sister, Florine Donoghue of Michigan; and two brothers, Dwight of Michigan and Robert Dodge of Colorado. Friends may call today in Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson, Mesa. Lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa. Interment East Resthaven. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

DOMINGUEZ, Miguel V.

29 Sep 1894 - 22 Mar 1980
Scottsdale -- Miguel V. Dominguez, 89, a pioneer Scottsdale farmer, died March 22, 1980, in his home. Mr. Dominguez was born in Baja, CA, and came here in 1914 and cleared land for farming on the Salt River Indian Reservation. Until a name change in the early 1960s, 82nd Street was known as Dominguez Lane. Mr. Dominguez was a member and a founder of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Scottsdale. Survivors include his children, Lupe sedgemore, Michela Akers, Jessie Noriega, Consuela Yniquez, Esperanza Nielsen, Amparo Acevedo, Cloria West, Greg and Mike; two sisters; a brother; 21 grandchildren. 3/24/1980.

DOWLING, Karin I.

15 June 1918 - 15 March 1980
Karin I. Dowling, 61, came here eight years ago from Antioch, IL, and died March 15, 1980. Mrs. Dowling, a homemaker, is survived by her husband, Frank W.; children, Bernadette Maschek, Darlene Lubin of Chicago, IL, Frank and Andrew; three sisters, Edith Beach and Ruth Wilkins of Las Vegas, NV, and Helen McGady of Glendale and three grandchildren. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 3/17/1980.

DOYLE, William R.

19 Aug 1929 - 9 Mar 1980
William R. Doyle, 50, a bio-medical engineer at St. Joseph's Hospital, died March 9, 1980. He came here in 1976 from Eureka, CA. Survived by his wife, Dixie; children, Carol Floyd and Dan; mother, Mary Ann Reamers; two grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers. 3/15/1980.

DRAKE, Virgil H.

(notice only) For information call Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

DUARTE, Dominga E.

Glendale -- Dominga E. Duarte, 88, died Oct. 3, 1980, in a local hospital. She came to Arizona from Mexico 64 years ago and is survived by daughters, Natilie Vargas, Toni Ybaro, Tillie Mungua and Alice Padilla; and 21 grandchildren. Mass was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. Monday, Oct. 6, 1980.

DUERSTEN, Carol Jean

15 Jan 1929 - 22 Jan 1980
Carol Jean Duersten, 50, who graduated from Marquette University and taught school in Wisconsin before moving here 11 months ago from Colorado Springs, died Jan. 22, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Duersten is survived by her children, Robert, Ann R. and Jean Duersten; mother, Bertha Allen; and a sister. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7601 E. Main, Scottsdale. 1/26/1980.

DUNCAN, Delia

, husband, Walter.

DUNCAN, Lilly D.

Lilly D. Duncan, 71, was born in Texas and died Oct. 9, 1980, in her home. She was brought here as an infant. Husband, Arthur; sons, Gary Duncan and Gordon, Glenn, Dale, Luke and Hugh Libby; 21 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

DUNLAP, Lana B.

27 June 1888 - 22 Mar 1980
Buckeye -- Lana B. Dunlap, 90, died March 22, 1980, in Good Shepherd Retirement Center, Sun City. Mrs. Dunlap came here in 1930 from Comanche, TX, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Perryville Bible Chapel, where funeral services were held. Survived by her daughters, Mary McCulley, Katie Schabinger and Genie Benedict; 10 grandchildren. 3/24/1980.

DUNNE, Eugene

Yarnell -- Eugene M. Dunne, 58, died March 18, 1980, at his home here. Mr. Dunne, a Utah native, moved to Yarnell in 1972 from Mesa. He was employed by the Purolator Co. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two sons, Randall and John; a daughter, Marsha Hitchcock; a brother; a sister and 11 grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

DURKIN, Mary Frances

28 Jun 1893 - 9 Oct 1980
Mary Frances Durkin, 87, who came here from her native Springfield, Ohio, in 1978, died Oct. 9, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Survived by children, Lucille Beard, Donna Koontz, Rosemary Stewart and James; a sister; and five grandchildren. Services were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

DURRAN, Shirley K.

DYSON, Dr. Ralph E.

Scottsdale -- Dr. Ralph E. Dyson, 73, a pediatrician who came here in 1970 from Des Moines, Iowa, and worked for the Maricopa County Health Department until 1979, died Oct. 6, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Dyson, 7141 E. McDonald Drive, was a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Mildred C. Hancock; a brother, Dr. James E. Dyson, Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services were in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School, Rev. Jerry Haas officiating. Cremation. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 8, 1980.