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VALLES, Bobby Romero

Bobby R. Valles, 16, a student at Bostrom School, was dead on arrival Sept. 30, 1980, at John C. Lincoln Hospital after he was involved in a car-bicycle accident at 3400 Grand. He was born in Phoenix. Parents, Mr./Mrs. Felipe Valles; six sisters and three brothers. 5 Oct 1980.

VANCE, Margaret Jean

Avondale -- Margaret Jean Vance, 25, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Phoenix General Hospital. Miss Vance moved to Arizona in 1959 from Texas. Surviving are her parents, Hugh and Conchita Vance and two brothers. Services were in First Southern Baptist Church, 19 N. Central. Published 1/31/1980.

VANDEVER, James A.

6 Nov 1911 - 27 Jan 1980
James A. Vandever, 68, who lived in Arizona 44 years, died Jan. 27, 1980, in Maryvale Hospital. He was a retired maintenance employee of the Glendale High School District. Survived by wife, Mary; children, Lora Wheeler, LaWanda Houser, Gerald, Gary, Leon and Ronald; a sister; 19 grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

VanSKYHOCK, Gertrude M.

8 July 1895 - 13 Mar 1980
Gertrude M. VanSkyhock, 84, who moved here four years ago from Indiana died March 13, 1980. She was a member of Palo Verde Christian Church. Mrs. VanSkyhock is survived by her children, Cletis L. Kozak, James L., Charles R., Robert G. and Earl D.; 28 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in Osceola, Indiana. 3/17/1980.

VARSCSAK, Jean

Mass for Jean Varscsak, 64, who died March 29, 1980, in Doctors Hospital, was at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Mrs. Varscsak, 1540 E. Cambridge, was born in Italy and came here 20 years ago from Long Island, N. Y. Survivors include her husband, Stephen; sons, Stephen Jr., John and Patrick; three grandchildren; and sister, Doris Troist, Phoenix; brothers and sisters in New York state. Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Interment Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Monday, March 31, 1980.

VASQUEZ, Timotea G.

22 Sep 1887 - 28 Mar 1980
Miami -- Timotea G. Vasquez, 91, lived in the Globe-Miami area 65 years and died March 28, 1980, in Gila General Hospital. Mrs. Vasquez, a native of San Jose, is survived by children, Mary Ramirez, Pete, Nick, Johnny, Nacho, Manuel and Joe; a sister; 22 grandchildren. Rosary and Mass were at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. 3/30/1980.

VENEGAS, Luis

Luis Venegas, 64, came here in 1950 from Texas and died Oct. 13, 1980, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Venegas retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. He was a member of the Senior Citizens and Southside clubs. Survived by wife, Maria; daughters, Cruz Navares and Rosa Gomez; a sister; a brother; four grandchildren. Rosary in Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Mass in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1414 S. 17th Ave. Interment St. Francis. 10/15/1980.

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VEST, Elmer

Mesa -- Elmer Vest, 73, who was born in Arizona and had been in citrus grove farming, died Jan. 23, 1980, in Phoenix Indian Hosital. Mr. Vest, 3140 N. Gilbert, is survived by his wife, Priscilla; sons, Harry Ray, Bryan, Vernon, Laurel and Gilmore; and 20 grandchildren. Services were in Lehi Presbyterian Church on Oak Street, north of Mesa. The Arizona Republic Monday, January 28, 1980.

VETTER, Maurice J. "Toby"

19 Mar 1916 - 23 Jan 1980
Tempe -- Maurice J. "Toby" Vetter, 63, a World War II veteran, died Jan. 23, 1980, en route to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Vetter had been employed by the National Bureau of Standards in Boudler, CO, before moving to Arizona in 1972. Survived by wife, Vera; children, Helen Matthews, Evelyn Naselroad and Bob; mother, Nina Vetter; five grandchildren; a sister and three brothers. Memorial services Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. Private cremation. 1/25/1980.

VILLA, Arsenio G.

24 July 1930 - 28 Jan 1980
Arsenio G. Villa, 49, died Jan. 28, 1980, in South Phoenix Ambulatory and Emergency Center. He had been a truck driver for Henny Penny Poultry Farms and served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Cora; children, Debra and Arsenio, Jr.; mother, Amada Varraza; a grandchild; three sisters and four brothers. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Published 1/30/1980.

VOGEL, Eileen

29 Jul 1893 - 26 Jan 1980
Tempe -- Graveside services for Eileen Vogel, 86, who died Jan. 26, 1980, in Tempe Community Hospital, were at East Resthaven Park. Mrs. Vogel, 924 Broadmor Drive, was a member of Tempe Garden Club, Tempe Women's Club and Catholic Ladies Guild. She came here in 1927 from Illinois. She is survived by sons, Harold and Theodore. The Arizona Republic Monday, January 28, 1980.

VOLKMAN, William

29 Jun 1944 - 11 Oct 1980
William Volkman, 36, a mechanic, died Oct. 11, 1980, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He came here from Lawrenceville, IL, in 1976. Wife, Diana; children, Dwayne, Russel, Donald Volkman and Annette, Delores, Sherry and Larry Miller; adoptive mother, Mary Volkman; mother, Dorothy Ralston; two sisters and a brother. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

VOORHEES, George Gilbert, Jr.

13 Dec 1911 - Sept 1980
Funeral service Wednesday in Sunland Mausoleum Chapel, 15800 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Entombment in Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, Arizona. Arrangements by Menke Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Oct. 1, 1980.