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ABBEY, Dave

Dave Abbey, 68, of Sun City, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was a retired businessman and was born in Canada and was a past president of the American Rental Association. Survivors include his wife, Eve; daughters, Judy and Jean. Kearney Funeral Home, Vancouver, British Columbia. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

ABBOTT, Colinette C. "Collie"

Colinette C. "Collie" Abbott, 61, of Tempe, died June 10, 1994. She was born in North Tonawanda, New York, and was a security guard. Husband, Robert L.; daughter, Julie Ann LICHOTA; son, Joseph; six grandchildren. Services Salvation Army, 40 E. University, Tempe. Carr Tenney Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

ABNEY, Billy Eugene

Billy Eugene Abney, 65, of Phoenix, died Aug. 3, 1994. He was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, and was a retired truck driver. Wife, Rosella; sons, Gary and David; sister, Lelia Sandoz; brothers, Allen, Meryl and Ben; three grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 8/6/1994.

ABRAMS, Catherine,

59, of Mesa, husband, Daniel; daughter, Cathy; sons, Rick RUSCETTI, Mike RUSCETTI, Fred RUSCETTI, Steve and Danny; mother, Bertha YURICH; sister, Ann FAULKNER; nine grandchildren. Lakeshore Mortuary. 8/3/1994.

ACKERMAN, Hazel E.,

96, of Phoenix, was born in Virginia, Neb. Son, B. E.; sisters, Ruth BELDIN and Opal MAINE. Greenwood Memory Lawn. 2/4/1994.

ACKERT, Brian Leslie,

32, wife Ginnilinn NAEGLE; dau. Reana; sons Brandon Lee, BrianJohn; parents Joannie SCARBOROUGH and Gerald; sisters Christy SCARBOROUGH, Debbie.

ADAMS, Theron D.

Theron D. Adams, 64, of Apache Junction, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was a former minister of Superior Baptist Church, was born in Colorado City, Texas, and was a member of the International Order of Foresters. Survivors include Mary ADAMS, James, Stephen, Robert and William ADAMS, Thelma SEATON, Dorothy SAULS, Hazel OWENS, Nona OWENS, Nadine BELL, Elizabeth HARDT and Charlene DURHAM; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Services Calvary Baptist Church. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

ADAMSON, Ellen Gionta

Ellen Gionta Adamson, 93, of Phoenix, died May 20, 1994. She was born in Arkansas. Daughter, Sarah Patterson and two grandchildren survive. No services. National Cremation & Burial. 5/24/1994.

AKER, Sheridan Roy

Sheridan Roy Aker, 38, of Phoenix, a retail clerk for Fry's died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Fargo, N.D. Survivors include his mother, Henrietta; and brothers, Tom and Brad. Visitation Tuesday, Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Services Wednesday, Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Tuesday, February 1, 1994.

ALBERT, Lillian S.

Lillian S. Albert, 90, of Sun City, died March 21, 1994. She was born in Circleville, Ohio, and was a homemaker. Stepdaughter, Ruth ALBERT; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary. 3/24/1994.

ALDAMA, Manuela Lopez

"Nellie", 80, of Glendale, was born in Pearce. Husband, Sebastian R., Sr.; daughters, Minnie Olvera, Kina MAESE, Antonia CALDERON, Virginia GONZALES, Rose ROBLES, Linda VERDUGO, Lucy and Andrea; sons, Larry, Sebastian, Jr., and Adrian. 5/19/1994.

ALDERSON, Beulah L.

88, of Phoenix, a nurse's aide, died Feb. 13, 1994. Survivors include Billie SNEDEKER, Evelyn ANDERSON, Mabel FLOWER and Jay E. COLE. Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

ALEJANDRO, Jose G.

73, of Tempe, a retired gardener, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in San Antonio and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include Irene B. LOPEZ, Sylvia GUTIERREZ, Maria HERNANDEZ, Sally GALLEGOS, Rebecca RUIZ, Gloria ALEJANDRO, Pablo J. ALEJANDRO, Irene ALEJANDRO and Raul ALEJANDRO. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 5445 E. San Angelo St., Guadalupe. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

ALESKAS, Anthony

80, a U. S. Post Office payroll employee, was born in New York City and was a World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Ollie; brother, Fred; one grandchild. 2/18/1994.

ALEXANDER, Bessie

Bessie Alexander, of Mesa, died Dec. 31, 1993. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. Services have been held. Romero and Boykins Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

ALEXANDER, George T.

George T. Alexander, 46, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. She was a native of Phoenix and was a real estate salesman. Brothers, Allan, Jay and David. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. 2/4/1994.

ALEXANDER, Ora W.

Ora W. Alexander, 71, of Tempe, died Aug. 4, 1994. He was born in Hagerstown, Indiana, and was a retired police officer and World War II Army veteran. Daughters, Charlotte ALEXANDER and Sandra MASON; son, Richard; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 8/5/1994.

ALEXANDER, Wanda K.

80, a secretary, was born in Chicago. Cousin, Vera SZYMUL. Sunland Mortuary. 8/20/1994.

ALLEN, Billie Mae

69, of Show Low, was born in San Antonio. Husband, Bob J.; sister, Virginia LYNCH. Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 8/23/1994.

ALLEN, James I.

James I. Allen, 55, of Queen Valley, a manager for a construction compay, died Oct. 28, 1994. He was born in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, and was a veteran. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; sons, Eric, Mark, Bruce and James; brother, Tommy; and four grandchildren. Services Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 E. 4th Ave., Apache Junction. The Arizona Republic Nov. 1, 1994, p. CL12.

ALLEN, Raleigh Lee

Raleigh Lee Allen, 74, of Troy, Illinois, was born in Granite City, Illinois, and was a Navy veteran. Wife, Eve. Services in Illinois. 11/4//1994, p. CL19.

ALLEN, Ralph Emery, Jr.

Ralph Emery Allen, Jr., 79, of Clarkdale, died Aug. 1, 1994. He was born in Illmo, Missouri, and was a retired supervisor for claims and a World War II veteran. Wife, Anita; daughter, Barbara Piazza and Patricia Guttormsen; and brother, Charles. 8/6/1994.

ALLENDER, O. E. "Bud"

O. E. "Bud" Allender, of Phoenix, a route supervisor with the Borden Co., died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Springfield, Ohio. Survivors include Ruth ALLENDER, two daughters and one son and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6200 W. Northern Ave. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

ALLISON, Marian Robetta

Marian Robetta Allison, 61, of Stotonic, a homemaker, was born in Sacaton and died June 14, 1994. Daughters, Carol Ann STEWART and Laquinta; sons, Gerald, Jr., and Richard; Sister, Virginia MARRIETTA; seven grandchildren. Stotonic Presbyterian Church, Gila River Indian Community. The Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

ALMARAZ, Tara Lee Scott

of Tucson, was born in Temple, Texas. Husband, Jose L.; son, Joseph Carl BUELL; parents, Traci and Joe SCOTT; sister, Shannon JOHNSON; son, Martin Lynn SCOTT. 8/23/1994.

LMY, Donald Rodger

Donald Rodger Almy, 55, of Phoenix, a Lutheran minister, died July 29, 1994. He was born in Cobleskill, New York, and was an Air Force veteran. Wife, Judy; daughter, Hae-Jim; son, Robert; mother, Josephine MARTELL. Services Saturday, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Maryland. Contributions: Interfaith AIDS Ministry, Phoenix, or Joshua Tree Feeding Program, Phoenix. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

ALRARADO, Ramon, 29, of Chandler, was born in Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

ALTAHA, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Altaha, 61, of Cedar Creek, an ombudsman for the elderly, died Feb. 8, 1994. She was born in San Carlos. Survivors include her husband, Simmons; daughters, DeJean Rodriguez, Ruby and Janet; sons, JOey and Steven; mother, Alice Gilbert, two sisters; four brothers; and six grandchildren. Wake Saturday, Cedar Creek Assembly of God Church. Services Sunday at the church. Jackson Mortuary. Friday, February 11, 1994.

ALVAREZ, Jimmy Joe Jr.

son of Natalie CARPIO and Jimmy J., Sr., of Mesa. Grandmother, Leticia PERA. Valley of the Sun Memorial Park, Chandler. 2/17/1994.

AMAVISCA, Robert C.

Robert C. Amavisca, 65, of Sentinel, died Jan. 29, 1994. He was a retired engineer, was born in Augua Caliente and was a Korean War Army and Air Force veteran. Survivors include his sisters, Josephine Chudy; Manuella Bustamante and Connie Nunn; brother, Eligio. St. Michael's Catholic Church, Gila Bend. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

AMBRUSO, John B.

John B. Ambruso, 84, of Phoenix, a delivery truck driver, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Chicago. Wife, Elizabeth; son, Dennis; one grandchild. Services Phoenix Mountain Villa, 13240 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. Published Friday, 5/20/1994.

AMODEO, Barney

Barney Amodeo, 40, of Phoenix, an electrical engineer with Arizona Public Service, died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in Amsterdam, N. Y. Survivors include his mother, Lucy; sister, Barbara Montoya; and brother, Tony. Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. River of Life Church. Published Saturday, February 10, 1994, Section CL12.

AMON, Joseph A.

Joseph A. Amon, 84, of Sun City, a business owner, was born in Canada and was a WWII Army Air Forces veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and a driver for the American Red Cross. Survivors include his friend, Julia Radecki; daughter, Kaye Henrikson; sisters, Agnes, Mickey Nadeau, Beverly Kennedy, Mrs. George Finnegan, Mrs. Ronald Finnegan and Mrs. George Marette. St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Sun City. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

ANAYA, Arturo

Artura Anaya, 67, of Phoenix, a retired laborer, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Los Angeles. Survivors include his wife, Carman; daughters, Cruz Rascon, Leticia Martinez, Emma Barraza; sons, Francisco, Leonel, Arturo, Jr., and Marin Anaya; and 24 grandchildren. Rosary Tolleson Funeral Home, 9386 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. Mass: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 312 N. 93rd Ave., Tolleson. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

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ANDERSEN, Dwayne H., II,

35, of Glendale, a computer programmer, was born in Michigan. Survivors include his parents, Donetta and Dwayne; sisters, Denise and Desirre; brothers, David and Doug. Resthaven Park Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

ANDERSON, Andrew N. "Mickey",

74, the owner of Music Equipment, Inc., was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran. Wife, Christena A.; daughters, Joyce ANDERON-BAKER and Patty LUJAN. 8/24/1994.

ANDERSON, Herman W.

85, a retired accountant, was born in Chicago and was a World War II Army veteran. A niece and nephew survive. Sunland Memorial Park. 8/20/1994.

ANDERSON, Eileen

77, of Apache Junction, a waitress, was born in Forest City, Michigan. Husband, John, Sr.; son, John, Jr.; sister Nina HUSING; two grandchildren. Mountain View Mortuary, Mesa. 2/17/1994.

ANDERSON, Eileen C.

Eileen C. Anderson, of Sun City, a retired executive secretary, died June 11, 1994. She was born in Chicago. Husband, Eugene; son, William; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services were in Chicago. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

ANDERSON, Susanne Ruth McGormly

Susanne Ruth Anderson, 52, of Tempe, died Oct. 28, 1994. She was born in Albion, Michigan, and was a State Farm insurance clerk. Husband, Robert L., Jr.; daughters, Tamara Lynn and Teresa Lou; son, Timothy Lee; brothers, William and Donald McGormly. Tri-City Baptist Church, Tempe. 4 November 1994.

ANGELOCCI, Betty Jane

Betty Jane Angelocci, of Sun Lakes, died Nov. 1, 1994. She was born in Pennsylvania and was a homemaker. Husband, Sam; sons, Garry W. and Rick A.; sisters, Dorothy Lewis Osborn and Catherine Lewis Lutz. Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler. 11/5/1994.

ANGULO, Jesus A.

Jesus A. Angulo, 74, of Avondale, died Aug. 20, 1994. He was born in Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Julia Diaz; daughters, Lupe Musquiz and Herminia Montalbo; son, Cruz; brother, Juan; four grandchildren. Services at St. William Catholic Church, 11003 W. Third St., Cashion. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, 8/24/1994.

ANTHONY, Peter 'Pete' E.

Peter "Pete" E. Anthony, 51, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and was a water dispatcher at Central Arizona Project and retired from the Air Force. Wife, Patricia A.; sons, Michael P., John D. and Brian P.; mother, Agnes E.; brothers, John A. Des Marais and Robert Migneault; three grandchildren. Services St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. 2/4/1994, 2/18/1994.

APPLEBY, James Edward

The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

ARAGON, Frank R., Sr.

Frank R. Aragon, Sr., 80, a retired employee of Sterling Meat Co., with 29 years of services, died May 11, 1986, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Mr. Aragon, of Phoenix, was born in Tucson and moved to Phoenix in 1925. He was a member of the Porfirio Diaz Society. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve; daughters, Alice Sanchez, Irene Fernandez, Sally Cordova, Virginia Salazar, Dena Parish, Alma Perez and Thelma Lopez; son, Frank, Jr.; three sisters; three brothers; 33 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Whitney & Murphey funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1414 S. 17th Ave. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, May 19, 1986.

ARAMBULA, Josephine R.

Josephine R. Arambula, 95, of Los Angeles, formerly of Chandler, a homemaker, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Tucson. Daughters, Josephine Alvarado, Nellie Martinez, Sallie Gilbert, Olivia Martinez and Francis; sons, Manuel, Leo and Robert. Visitation Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, with rosary. Mass Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

ARBIZU, Nora E.

Nora E. Arbizu, 88, retired ASU cook, daus Ernestine Cadena, Terry Cano, Katie Molina, sons, Richard, Ed, Albert, Art, sister, Josie Guerro, brother, Ralph Espinoza. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

ARCARO, Joyce L.

Joyce L. Arcaro, 58, of Dewey, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Madison, Ohio, and was the founder and owner of Double A Leather. Husband, Anthony R.; daughters, Janice M. Goulder and Joyan L.; and two grandchildren. Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott. 2/5/1994.

ARELLANO, Rosa Hidalgo

8/23/1994.

AREND, Marjorie B.

Marjorie B. Arend, 65, of Scottsdale, a homemaker, was born in Cleveland. Survivors include her daughters, Jill Williamson, Joan and Joyce; sister, Pat Kazmak; brother, Denver Mathews. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

ARMOUR, Robert William

Robert William Armour, 67, of Phoenix, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Sparta, Illinois, and was an accountant. Daughters, Linda Hendel, Sandra Bridges and Joanne; son, Robert, Jr.; sisters, Lois Clark and Vera Fuller; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. 2/5/1994.

ARMSTRONG, Gerald A.

Gerald A. Armstrong, 79, of Apache Junction, died Aug. 5, 1994. He was born in New York and was a retired guidance counselor and World War II veteran. Wife, Margaret; daughters, Carol Patterson, Brenda Bingel and Joann Keesey; son, Joseph Keesey; sister, Vera; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services. 8/6/1994.

ARMSTRONG, William Clay

William Clay Armstrong, 19, of Safford, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Morenci and was a Universal Technical School student. Parents, Goldy and Clayton; brothers, Shawn and Jess; and grandparents. Services at Stockcar Grandstands, Graham County Fairgrounds, Safford. 2/4/1994.

ARRINGTON, Robert Lee

Robert Lee Arrington, 77, of Scottsdale, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, and was a teacher and a veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; daughter, Ellen GARNER; three sisters; one brother, and one grandchild. Services have been held. Arizona Cremation and Burial. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

ARVIZU, Cornello S.

Cornello S. Arvizu, 59, of Phoenix, died Feb. 16, 1994. He was a native of Arizona and was a salesman. Wife, Antonia; daughters, Maria Holguin, Molly Aconte and Anabel; son, Cornelio; mother, Petrita; five sisters; six brothers; and seven grandchildren. Our Lady of Guadalupe, 76th Ave. and Lower Buckeye. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. 2/18/1994.

ARZROUNI, Jerry

Jerry Arzrouni, 86, of Sun City West, died Feb. 13, 1994. He was born in Egypt and was a retired manager for Eastman Kodak at Disneyland. Services at Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, Sun City. Camino Del Sol Funeral Home. 2/17/1994.

ASHBURN, Alberta G.

Alberta G. Ashburn, 77, of Tempe, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Grafton, W.VA., and was a real estate agent. Daughter, Martha Diane; sister, Agnes Van Steenbergh; brother, Donald Paugh. Feb. 1, 1994.

ASHLEY, Bill

Bill Ashley, 72, of Phoenix, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Raenglgold, Louisiana, and was a warehouse maintenance man and World War II Army veteran. Wife, Jimmie; mother, Vinnia SCOTT. National Memorial Cemetery. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

ASHLEY, Dorothy Mae

Dorothy Mae Ashley, 69, of Mesa, died Feb. 12, 1994. She was born in Los Angeles and was a textbook editor and illustrator. Husband, John P.; sons, Richard K. and Fred T.; sister, Jean McCluskey; brother, Jack Burks; five grandchildren. 2/15/1994.

ASTOR, Osie

Osie Astor, 81, of Peridot, died Oct. 31, 1994. She was born in Peridot. Daughters, Osilia Bullis, Dollie Hopkins and Gracie Brown; son, Davis Dude, Sr.; sister, Louise Dude; brother, Bob Stewart, Sr.; 19 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren. Visitation at Reese Bullis residence. Services Peridot Lutheran Mission. 11/4/1994.

ATKINSON, Pearson Wesley

Pearson Wesley Atkinson, 95, of Phoenix, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Detroit and was owner of Atkinsons Industries and was a World War I Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughter, June Christianson and four grandchildren. Services were in Minneapolis. 5/21/1994.

AUGSBURGER, Billie

Billie Augsburger, 82, of Sun City, a piano teacher, artist and writer, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Downers Grove, Illinois. Husband, William R.; daughters, Heidi PETACH; sons, Wilson Lee and Grayson Terry; sister, Alys TUUK; brother, Peter IPEMA; four grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary. 5/20/1994.

AUSTIN, Charley V.

Charley V. Austin, 62, of Buckeye, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Arkansas. Sisters, Vera House, Onita Nouchen and Iteeka Nutall. Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 E. Baseline Road, Buckeye. 8/4/1994.

AUSTIN, James Clyde

59, of Mesa, an electrician, was born in Henrietta, Texas, and was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Wife, Raylene; daughter, Debi; sons, Michael, Christopher and Timothy; father, Carr; sister, Kay Vesley. 5/19/1994.

AUSTIN, Sherman Haviland

Sherman Haviland Austin, 83, of Phoenix, died May 22, 1994. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, and was a retired office manager. Daughters, Shelby Austin Zold and Carol R.; son, S. Wesley; two grandchildren. 5/24/1994.

AZZARELLO, Adeline A.

63, of Tempe, was born in Chicago. Husband, Leo; sons, Glenn and August; sisters, Anna Geras, Stella Cieberas, Helen Wynimko, Leona Ziemba and Ceil Gieras; brothers, Louis Niemiec and Andy Body; three grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary. 5/19/1994.