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TALBOT, John E. "Scott"

John E. "Scott" Talbot, 65, of Mesa, died June 15, 1994. He was born in Seattle and was a sales representative for Western Wear Retail. Wife, Vonda L.; daughter, Candy Baughman; sons, Douglas Hansen, David and Sean; and nine grandchildren. 6/17/1994.

TALLAKSON, Richard O.

Richard O. Tallakson, 69, of Phoenix, died Oct. 29, 1994. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and was a retired accountant and World War II Army veteran. Wife, Charlene. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. 11/1/1994.

TALLANT, Cleora

Cleora Tallant, 85, of Mesa, died May 19, 1994. She was born in Omaha, Texas, and was a homemaker. Daughters, Sammye Myers, Gearldeen Ritchie, E. Christine Kumpe and Betty Louise Packard; brother, Floyd Smith; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-graeat grandchildren. Young Cemetery. 20 May 1994.

TALLEY, Edna M.

Edna M. Talley, 66, of Mirage, died Feb. 1, 1994. She was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and was a grocery clerk. Husband, Orvil; daughter, Sherry MOORE; son, Pete RAINWATER; Stepson, Edwin; sister, Jody MADRID; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lundberg Mortuary, Youngtown. 2/3/1994.

TANG, Susie

Susie Tang, 47, of Glendale, a teacher, was born in Phoenix and died June 14, 1994. Survivors include her husband, Ben W.; daughters, Tiffany and Ashley; son, Ryan; parents, Jean and James Wong; sisters, Jeannette Hing, Mary Wong, Betty Mah and Moon Tang; brothers, Jimm and Harry Wong. Northwest Chinese Baptist Church. 6/18/1994.

TANNER, Marie

Marie Tanner, 86, of Peoria, died Aug. 21, 1994. She was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and was a material control analyst and member of Eastern Star. Daughters, Patsy Rauch and Donna R. Phillips; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Contributions: St. Luke United Methodist Church, Peoria. 8/24/1994.

TARDIBUONO, Mary Katherine

Mary Katherine Tardibuono, 78, of Glendale, a homemaker, died June 13, 1994. She was born in New York City. Survivors include her husband, Eustace; and sons, James Rizzo, Thomas, Edward and John. St. Louis the King Catholic Church, Glendale. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

TATE, Eula Ruth

Eula Ruth Tate, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Phoenix, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Wiseman, Arkansas, and was a grocery store owner. Survivors include her son, Robert G.; brother, Lowell; one grandchild and four grandchildren. {sic} Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley, Phoenix. Feb. 1, 1994.

TATUM, John W.

John W. Tatum, 50, of Laveen, died Feb. 19, 1994. He was born in Benton, Arkansas, and was a business owner. Survivors include his son, Shane; mother, Dolores; two sisters. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13,17/1994, B14.

TAYLOR, Ellen Berner

Ellen Berner Taylor, 76, of Carefree, died Feb. 6, 1994. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was a homemaker. Husband, James L.; daughters, Edith Molumby and Barbara Birkos; son, J. Hall II; sister, Mary Elizabeth Pricer. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, North Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway, Carefree. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

TAYLOR, Ezekiel B.

8/20/1994.

TAYLOR, George Frank

George Frank Taylor, Jr., 41, of Coolidge, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. Mother, Thelma. Private services. Simes Mortuary, Coolidge. 6/16/1994.

TAYLOR, Joy June

Joy June Taylor, 70, of Mesa, died Aug. 21, 1994. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma, and was a retired bookkeeper. Husband, Bill J.; daughters, Nancy and Karen; sons, Mike and Dennis; sisters, Jackie Ellington and Theda Cheaney; brother, Robert Wossum, Jr.; four grandchildren. Tempe Mortuary. 8/24/1994.

TAYLOR, Vivian P.

Vivian P. Taylor, 54, of Tucson, died Aug. 4, 1994. She was born in Phoenix and was an executive director for Housing Placement of the Mentally Ill. Daughters, Shawn Marcun and Shelby Steinborn; sister, Cathy Cponcel; brother, Bob Hargrove; and two grandchildren. St. Francis in the Foothills, Tucson. Tucson Mortuary. 8/6/1994.

TEGARDEN, Clarence

Clarence Tegarden, 74, of Mesa, died June 10, 1994. He was born in Benwood, W.VA, and was a mechanical engineer. Wife, Marion; daughters, Beth Smith and Chris Berman; son, C. F., Jr.; two sisters; two brothers and three grandchildren. Services Masonic Oriental Lodge #20. Green Acres Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

TELLES, Raul Castillo

Raul Castillo Telles, 63, of Phoenix, died May 17, 1994. He was a cook. Wife, Aurora; daughters, Lupe Pena, Horita and Rosilo Hernandez; sons, Ryan, Joel, Evan, Art and Greg Morales; and 10 grandchildren. Mass at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. 5/23/1994.

TESSAY, Mikkelson

Mikkelson Tessay, 23, of Cibecue, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Whiteriver and was a construction worker. Survivors include his fiancee, Gine Lara; daughter, Robin Codi; son, Mark Derrick; parents, Clara Dale and Abner; sister, Denise Dale; brothers, Gilbert and Bernerd Dale; stepsister, Ginney; and stepbrother, Abner, Jr. Jackson Mortuary, Show Low. 22 May 1994.

THOMAS, Aaron Russell

Aaron Russell Thomas, 61, of Sacaton, died Aug. 1, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a laborer. Sons, Tobias Guy, Clayton James and Ryan Edward Harvey; parents, Mary and George; and brother, Peter Enos. Services St. Francis Catholic Church, Longmore and Thomas, Scottsdale. 3 August, 1994.

THOMAS, Bessie

Bessie Thomas, 70, of Phoenix, died Oct. 21, 1994. She was born in Greenville, S. C., and was a nurse. Sister, Margie EVANS. Sister, Margie EVANS. 11/4/1994.

THOMAS, Donald

Donald Thomas, 52, of Wickenburg, a biomed electronics technician at Del Webb Hospital, was born in Worthington, Minnesota, and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his mother, Alice M. Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery, Wickenburg. The Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

THOMAS, Gertrude

Gertrude Thomas, of Phoenix, a housekeeper, died June 12, 1994. She was born in Buffalo, Texas. Survivors include her sister, Willie Mae Baty. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Eastlake Chapel and Mortuary, 1715 E. Jefferson St. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. The Arizona Republic 15 June 1994.

THOMAS, Hollis Ann KIRKLAND

Hollis Ann Kirkland Thomas, 2, of Phoenix, died March 20, 1994. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Mother, Margot Isaac; father, Michael Kyle, Sr.; stepfather, Edward Lee Goins; two brothers and grandparents, Camille and Floyd Taylor. River of Life Church, 7040 S. 40th Ave. Eastlake Chapel & Mortuary. 3/24/1994.

THOMAS, James Robert

James Robert Thomas, 65, of Phoenix, died May 17 1994. He was born in Cleveland and was a retired painter and decorator and Navy veteran. Wife, Esther Mae; daughter, Bonnie Kay Ackley; sons, Timothy Allen, Gregory John and Brian Keith; stepfather, Oscar Thomas; three grandchidlren. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. 20 May 1994.

THOMAS, John A.

John A. Thomas, 82, of Peoria, died March 19, 1994. He was born in Cleveland and was the owner of a funeral home in Ohio and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Wife, Beatrice Laverne; daughters, Donna Tigert and Judi Dittmer; sons, David L. and John C.; sister, Helen Kloppman; and seven grandchildren. Lakeview United Methodist Church, Sun City. Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel. 3/24/1994.

THOMAS, Marie

Marie Thomas, 74, of Glendale, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Midland City, Alabama, and was a supervisor in the garment industry. Survivors include her daughters Frances Plott and Shirley Webster; sisters, Irene Paramore and Geraldine Davis; eight grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary. 2/3/1994.

THOMAS, Robert Miles

Robert Miles Thomas, 71, of Phoenix, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Ottawa, Illinois, and was a retired truck body builder and Navy veteran. Wife, Betty; daughter, Elaine Moore; sons, Melvin and Eugene; four sisters; three brothers; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 2/4/1994.

THOMAS, Williamae Doreatha

Williamae Doreatha Thomas, 53, of Scottsdale, died March 19, 1994. She was born in Washington, D.C. and was an information references analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense. husband, Josiah Cervantes, Sr.; daughter, Rosolyn Monique Roscoe; sons, Josiah Cervantes, Jr., and Vincent William; sister, Gwendolyn B. Brooks and Brenda J. Blocker; and brothers, John C. and William J. Blocker. Messinger Mortuary. 3/24/1994.

THOMPSON, Dorothy E.

Dorothy E. Thompson, 87, of Mesa, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in Kadoka, S. D., and was a bookkeeper. Stepdaughter, George Ann Reinholt; sister, Eva Spence; brother, Ernest Herman; numerous grandchildren. Services Trailer Village Social Hall, 3010 E. Main, Mesa. Henderson Funeral Home. 2/3/1994.

THOMPSON, Douglas L.

Douglas L. Thompson, 64, of Black Canyon City, died March 16, 1994. He was a heavy equipment mechanic, was born in Lawndale, California, and was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran. Wife, Dorothy; daughters, Barbara Ferris, Deborah Lamburtus and Linda Ferris; son, James; and 12 grandchildren Services Filthy FIve Clubhouse, Black Canyon City. Tolleson Funeral Home. 3/24/1994.

THOMPSON, James Delbert

James Delbert Thompson, 87, of Springerville, an electrical contractor, was born in Springerville and died June 15, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Lorene; daughter, Patsy Chapman; son, Dennis; sister, Katie Ellis; brother, Clifford; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 6/18/1994.

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THOMPSON, James Lloyd

8/19/1994.

THOMPSON, Josie

Josie Thompson, 98, of Mesa, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in What Cheer, Iowa, and was the former owner of the Evening Star Restaurant. Daughter, Jerry Baggott; son, Donovan; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mesa City Cemetery. Feb. 1, 1994.

THOMPSON, Megona J.

Megona J. Thompson, 83, of Phoenix, died Oct. 30, 1994. She was born in Andover, Iowa, and was an insurance clerk for a hospital. Daughters, Marilyn M. NORRIS and Nancy J. STEPHENS; sons, Lorin C., Dwaine G., Billy I. and George A.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. 11/1/1994.

THORNBURGH, John B.

8/20/1994.

TIBKE, Howard Rudolph

Howard Rudolph Tibke, 71, of Watertown, S.D., a winter visitor to Mesa, died Feb. 14, 1994. He was born in Carson, N.D., and was a retired car salesman and a Wrold War II Army Air Corps veteran. Wife, Esther; daughter, Penny Maureen; son, Richard Howard; sisters, Benice Feeney and Doris Steigman; brothers, Earl, Allan, Roger, Carter and Jerry; and three grandchildren. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home. 2/18/1994.

TIEDEMAN, Lucille

Lucille Tiedeman, 81, of Sun City, a registered nurse, was born in Humeston, Iowa, and died June 17, 1994. Survivors include her husband, Howard; daughter, Pamela Walcher; son, Gary; sisters, Opal Tonkinson, Neva Seitz and Mary Merle Tuttle; and three grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary. 6/18/1994.

TILLSON, Janis Vivian

Janis Vivian Tillson, 45, of Phoenix, died May 22, 1994. She was born in Canada and was an administrative assistant. Husband, Roy; daughter, Jennifer; mother, Vivian Harding; sisters, Sydney Rahn and Patricia Harding; brother, Douglas Harding. 5/24/1994.

TISDALE, Harold Edward

Harold Edward Tisdale, 77, of Camp Verde, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Illinois, and was a carpenter. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Mary Louise Hopper; son, Paul; and sisters, Ruth and Helen. Westcott Funeral Home. 2/5/1994.

TODACHEENIE, Brian Barry

8/19/1994.

TOKMAN, Ernest

8/19/1994.

TOMLINSON, Inez Anna

8/20/1994.

TOPETE, Rudolph H.

Rudolph H. Topete, 75, of Peoria, a nurse's assistant, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was a World War II U. S. Army veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Juanita and Caran; brothers, Jesus, Chori and Ramiro; one nephew. Visitation at Best Funeral Services, Peoria. Rosary and Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8615 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Phoenix, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

TORGERSON, Alice Lucile

Alice Lucile Torgerson, 78, of Ajo, died Feb. 1, 1994. She was born in Town Parshall, N.D., and was a homemaker. Husband, Jesse J.; sons, Melvin and John; sisters, Helen Keane, Betty Lu Keppler and Florence Boese; brother, Kenneth C. Moyer; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Ajo First Assembly of God Church. Douglass Funeral Home. 2/4/1994.

TORRES, Grace C.

Grace C. Torres, of Phoenix, died May 19, 1994. She was born in El Paso and was a homemaker. Husband, Gilbert; daughter, Annie Aguilar; sons, Albert, Victor and Gilbert; five sisters; five brothers; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 5/23/1994.

TORREZ, David

David Torrez, 52, of Miami, died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in Miami and was a retired produce manager with Bayless Markets and was also a barber. Wife, Manuela; daughters, Mary, Gloria and Angelica; son, Joe; and brothers, Manueal and Tony. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Miami. 2/10/1994.

TOVREA, Pauline Gerhardt Rosenblatt

Pauline Gerhardt Rosenblatt Tovrea, 89, of Prescott, died June 10, 1994. She was born in Prescott and was a teacher and pianist. Brother, Paul G.; and sister, Jennie Maye Bell. Services at Paul and Shannon Rosenblatt's residence. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. 6/16/1994.

TOWNSEND, Dale C.

Dale C. Townsend, 66, of Overgaard, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Jo Davies County, Illinois, and was a retired groundsman at Camelback High School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Wife, Jean; daughter, Mae Stothart; sons, Dalen, Eugene and Carl; sisters, Lorraine Haas and Sandi Pohl; brother, Duane; and five grandchildren. East Resthaven Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern. 19 May 1994.

TOWNSEND, Hale Jay

Hale Jay Townsend, infant daughter of Leah and Gregory, of Phoenix, died June 11, 1994. She was born in Phoenix. Sister, Ashley; brothers, Wade and Daniel; grandparents. Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale. 6/17/1994.

TOWNSEND, Sharon

Sharon Townsend, 30, of Glendale, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in the Philippines and was a medical student at Gateway Community College. Son, Kevin; parents, Delores and Roger; sisters Lori and Diane Davis; brother, Kerry. Services at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6301 W. Indian School Rd. 2/17/1994.

TRAVIS, Louise A.

Louise A. Travis, 83, of Sun City, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Ohio and was a homemaker. Survivors include niece, Linda Vanek; nephew, Robert Dreesen. 11/4/1994.

TRETTA, Margaret R.

Margaret R. Tretta, 71, of Glendale, died May 16, 1994. She was born in Nyack, N. Y., and was a customer service operator for Pacific Bell. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Cawiezell; sons, Fred, Alfred and Terry; sisters, Eleanor Iandoli, Betty Arietta, Barbara Ann Lawrence, Joan Eberling and Mary Jane Muller; brothers, Frank, Warren and William Davis; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Mass at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Glendale. 19 May 1994.

TREVIZO, Concepcion C.

Concepcion C. Trevizo, 75, of Mesa, died Aug. 3, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was a heavy equipment mechanic and an Army veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Daughters, Patricia Ploog and Clara; sons, John C., Andrew C. and Christ C.; sisters, Consuelo Garcia, Mercedes Esparza and Josephine Lopez; brothers, Benito, Robert, Manuel and John; and four grandchildren. Christ the King Catholic Church, Mesa. 8/5/1994.

TRIKAS, Charles V.

Charles V. Trikas, 63, of Chandler, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was a retired U. S. Postal Service employee. He was born in Chicago. Wife, Ann; daughter, Athena TALIAFERRO; son, Basil; three grandchildren. St. Katherine Greek Orthodix CHurch, Chandler with Trisagion services. 11/4/1994.

TRINIDAD, Jose C.

Jose C. Trinidad, 88, of Tolleson, died Jan. 31, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was a retired farm laborer. Daughters, Ramona Sinohui, Theresa Lomeli, Maria Velasques, Hortencia Padilla, Stella Soto and Guadalupe; sons, Jesus, Lee, Stan Rafael and Joe; 50 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Tolleson Funeral Home. 2/2/1994.

TRIPLETT, Mildred Ann

Mildred Ann Triplett, 97, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 2, 1994. She was born in Wheeling, W.VA., and was a homemaker. Daughters, Lois Du Pree and Sara Portz; sisters, Olga Sarber and Betty Steigner; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 2/4/1994.

TSOSIE, Clark

Clark Tsosie, 94, of Jeddito, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Star Mountain and was a retired laborer. Wife, Margaret; daughters, Pauline Wagner and Hazel Attakai; sons, Raymond, Shorty, Roy B., Scotty and Tome Joe Attakai; sister, Mary Indian; and brother, Tom Babe. Services Indian Assembly of God, Winslow. 8/5/1994.

TUCKER, Elton Howard

Elton Howard Tucker, 87, of Phoenix, was born in East Greenwich, R. I. He was a retired realtor and died Oct. 25, 1994. Survivors include a niece and nephew. No services planned. 2 Nov 1994.

TUCKER, Jakie D.

Jakie D. Tucker, 60, of Apache Junction, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Kentucky and was an aircraft mechanic and an Air Force veteran. Daughters, Teresa Hoffman and . . .; and Ona Tucker; and brother, Noble. 2/10/1994.

TURNER, Victor August

Victor August Turner, 91, of Youngtown, died Jan. 29, 1994. He was born in Midway, Pennsylvania, and was a retired electrical contractor and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Wife, Olga; son, Victor; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Youngtown Methodist Church. Sunland Mortuary. 2/3/1994.

TUTTLE, Edla Marie

Edla Marie Tuttle, 88, of Glendale, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Parker, Idaho, and was a homemaker. Daughters, Lynn Gray and Nancy Elliott; sisters, Mable Perkins, Elaine Jensen and Olive Bybe;; brother, Victor Brower; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Idaho. Lundberg Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

TUZZIO, James Anthony

James Anthony Tuzzio, 56, of Glendale, died January 7, 1994. Services are private. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

TYREE, William Douglas

William Douglas Tyree, Jr., 67, of Peoria, died Aug. 17, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a retired supervisor for Mountain Bell and a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include . . . Silva and Sue Kittle; mother, Ora; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. 8/19/1994.