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CAIRNS, Martin

21 Jan 1899 - 29 Sep 1980
Sun City -- Services for Martin Cairns, 81, a retired steelworker who came here in 1972 from Oak Park, Illinois, and died Sept. 29, 1980, in Boswell Hospital, will be today in Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Mr. Cairns, 11013 Thunderbird Blvd., was a member of the First Christian Church here and Masonic Lodge 211. He is survived by his wife, Jessie, and sons, Dr. Richard, David and Scott, all of Glendale. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. October 2, 1980.

CALCA, Jose B.

13 Dec 1902 - 11 Oct 1980
Jose B. Calca, 77, who was born in Portugal, died Oct. 11, 1980, in Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center. Mr. Calca was a factory worker for an electronics firm before coming to Arizona in 1974 from Connecticut. Wife, Maria; sons, Joseph and Lucien; two brothers; eight grandchildren. Services were in Waterbury, Connecticut. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

CALCE-DELLA, E. Claire

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1980. (See DELLA-CALCE)

CAMPBELL, William Joseph

Maricopa -- William J. Campbell, 62, who had been a molder for Roto-Way Casting & Mfg. Co. in Tempe, died Oct. 5, 1980, in Hoemako Hospital at Casa Grande. He was an elder in the Maricopa Seventh-day Adventist Church. Surviving are his wife, wife Betty; children, Betty Jane Reno, William, Jr., Samuel, Darry and Daniel; a brother; 15 grandchildren. Interment East Resthaven. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1980.

CANTER, Alfred

19 Feb 1908 - 4 Oct 1980
Glendale -- Alfred Canter, 72, who came to Phoenix 32 years ago from Plainfield, NJ, died Oct. 4, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Canter has been a trust officer 17 years for Transamerica Title Insurance Co. He was an attorney and member of Elks Lodge 335 and Paradise Civitan Club. Surviving are his wife, Lee; sons, Thomas and Robert; a sister, Leah Abrams, Plainfield, NJ; and four grandchildren. 7 Oct 1980

CARLSON, Clarence N.

7 July 1905 - March 1980
(announcement only)
Clarence N. Carlson, survived by wife, Doris, of Sun City; son, William Grover of Lake Bluff, IL; sisters, Edna Brown of Yalah, FL, and Mabel McLean of Evanston, IL; one grandchild. Funeral service at Faith United Presbyterian Church. Entombment in Sunland Memorial Park. 3/26/1980.

CARMEAN, Perry L.

20 Jan 1893 - 28 Jan 1980
Perry L. Carmean, 87, who came to Arizona in 1922 from Ohio and founded the community 24 miles west of Phoenix which was named Perryville for him, died Jan. 28, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Carmean had been a business man and motel owner in Perryville. Daughter, Perralee Strand; a granddaughter; a brother and two sisters. Published Wednesday, 1/30/1980.

CARNAHAN, May

20 May 1898 - 11 Mar 1980
May Carnahan, 81, who was a member of the Valley Bible Church, and the Eastern Star for 50 years, died March 11, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Carnahan, 1928 E. Thomas, moved here 30 years ago from Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Republican Women's Club of Phoenix. She is survived by children, Dorothy Johnson, Helen Croyle and William; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call today at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Services Friday in Valley Bible Church, 1801 E. Osborn. interment Greenwood. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

CARRICK, Otis N.

31 Mar 1915 - 21 Jan 1980
Surprise -- Otis N. Carrick, 64, a farmer who moved here 33 years ago, died Jan. 21, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. He is survived by a sister and a brother. Floral Lakes Cemetery, El Mirage. Thursday, 24 January 1980.

CARROLL, John R.

31 Oct 1897 - 25 Jan 1980
Scottsdale -- John R. Carroll, 82, who came here from Chicago in 1962 and had been a freight manager for a trucking company, died Jan. 25, 1980. Sister, Katherine Morehead, and a brother, Charles P. Mass was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 7601 E. Main. Sunday, 1/27/1980.

CARROLL, Kenneth

; sons, Kenneth, Johnny, William, and Michael, all of Glendale.

CARSON, Edgar L.

Graveside services for Edgar L. Carson, 79, a carpenter who came to Phoenix in 1944 from Texas and retired in 1962, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mr. Carson, 4950 W. Bethany Home, died March 11, 1980, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He had worked for Valley construction companies and was a member of the Carpenters Union. Surviving are his wife, Gladys M.; children, Betty L. Shinn, Ankeny, Iowa; and Jimmy D. Carson, Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Opal Adams, Kansas City, MO; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements were made at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Graveside services conducted by Rev. Howard Faulkner. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

CARTER, Glenn M.

27 Feb 1909 - 13 Mar 1980
Coolidge -- Glenn M. Carter, 71, an Oklahoma native, died March 13, 1980, at his home. Mr. Carter moved to Coolidge in 1943. He was a retired well driller. Wife, Mary Lou; two daughters, Rita Kenison and Virginia Bias; two sons, Glenn and Claude; a brother; two sisters and nine grandchildren. Services were at the Community Presbyterian Church. 3/15/1980.

CASE, Marion James

Scottsdale -- Marion James Case, 67, who was a warehouse manager, died Oct. 5, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Case, 2809 N. 70th St., was born in Galena, Kansas. He was a World War II Army veteran and came here in 1954 from California. He is survived by a son, James R. of Flagstaff; brother, Glenn, sisters Olive Carraro and Freida Dulin; seven grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Private services were Thursday in Messinger Mortuary. Interment Memory Lawn Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

CASTRO Ernesto

16 Feb 1924 - 9 Oct 1980
Peoria -- Ernesto Castro, 56, a foreman for Edwards Farms for 23 years, died Oct. 9, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Castro was born in Sonora, Mexico, and brought her as an infant. Wife, Julia, children, Mary Martinez, Lupe Hernandez, Cecilia Flores, Frances Moroigui, Toni, Ricki, Manuel, Ernest, John, Vincent and Julian; 17 grandchildren. 10 Oct 1980.

CASTRO, Ruben V., Jr.

Ruben V. Castro, Jr., 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Castro, was killed in a pedestrian-bus accident Sept 29, 1980. He is survived by a sister, a brother, and grandparents. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 2, 1980.

CATALOGNA, Lena

14 Nov 1920 - 4 Oct 1980
Lena Catalogna, 59, who was born in Italy, died Oct. 4, 1980, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Catalogna came to Phoenix in 1974 from New York. Survived by husband, Vincent; son, Vincent Catalogna, Jr.; and daughter Mary Ann Schein; and two grandchildren. Mass was in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1980.

CAUCHON, Grace E.

20 Apr 1914 - Jan 1980
Mesa -- Grace E. Cauchon, 65, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Caushon moved here 13 years ago from Key West, FL. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Helen Marx of Biloxi, MS, and Ralph E. of York, PA; seven grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Conright of Phx, and three out of state. Mass was in Christ the King Church, 1505 E. Dana. Interment Mtn. View Memorial Gardens. Published 1/31/1980.

CAULK, Julia L.

10 Feb 1908 - 23 Mar 1980
Julia L. Caulk, 71, died March 23, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Caulk was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix. She moved here in 1963 from Washington, D.C. Survivors include her husband, Paul A.; children, Paula Santen, Margaret and Dr. Richard Caulk. 3/25/1980.

CELAYA, David E.

, 51, Florence, was a lifetime resident here. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Wife, Irby; son, David, Jr.; daughter, Ann HOLMES; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arturo CELAYA. 24 January 1980.

CELAYA, Ramon O.

Tempe -- Ramon O. Celaya, 73, who was born in Santa Rita and lived in Arizona all his life, died Oct. 12, 1980. He had been a butcher for Tempe Meat Packing Co. 36 years and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his children, Catherine Vieira, Joseph, Daniel, Richard and Raymond; three sisters and a brother; 18 grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 S. Rural. 10/15/1980

CHAFIN, Reba F.

Reba F. Chafin, 52, died Jan. 21, 1980. She moved here three years ago from Michigan and was employed by Chambers Belt Co. Daughters, Rhonda Johnson and Pamela Moore; four grandchildren; four sisters and four brothers survive.. 24 January 1980.

CHAGNON, Charles S.

Charles S. Chagnon, 84, died Oct. 6, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a World War I Army veteran who came to Phoenix in 1978 from Massachusetts. Survived by children, Murriel Bowen and Charles A.; seven grandchildren. Graveside services were in Arizona Veterans Cemetery. 8 Oct 1980.

CHAKURMANIAN, George

1 Jan 1906 - 9 Oct 1980
Scottsdale -- George Chakurmanian, 74, a self-employed tailor who came here in 1978 from Massachusetts, died Oct. 9, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Armenia and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Survived by wife, Rose and daughter, Kathy. Oct. 11, 1980.

CHANDLER, Carl

17 Oct 1952 - Mar 1980
(announcement only)
Services and burial in Wilson, Oklahoma. Universal Memorial Center. 3/26/1980.

CHANDLER, Hazel Berneice

15 Dec 1907 - 16 Mar 1980
Tempe -- Hazel Merneice Chandler, 77, who had been a cashier 25 years for A.J. Bayless Markets, died March 16, 1980. She moved to Arizona 36 years ago from Ohio. She is survived by her daughters, Geneva Whitley and Vivian Chandler, seven grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Private cremation. 3/18/1980.

CHARBONEAU, Louis Harold

Louis Harold Charboneau, 81, who retired as superintendnet of a machine tool company in Rockford, IL, died Oct. 11, 1980, in Mesa CHristian Nursing Home. Mr. Charboneau came here 17 years ago. Survived by his wife, Eleanor; children, Jeanette Hall, Marilyn Foss and Arthur; sister, Irene Snowden; 13 grandchildren. 10/15/1980.

CHASE, Marion James

CHENDES, Albert Joseph

20 Aug 1908 - 29 Jan 1980
Tempe -- Albert Joseph Chendes, 71, died Jan. 29, 1980. His career with the Ford Motor Co. from 1929 to 1967 included plant manager in Michigan. He was a member of the Elks and St. Edward Catholic Church in Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Irene M.; children, Sharon L. Bobek, Albert M, Robert J., and Gerald B.; a sister and 10 grandchildren. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Published 1/31/1980.

CHRISTIAN, Betty L.

Betty L. Christian, 49, b. Phoenix. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McKinney of Scottsdale, and Mrs. Louise Collier of Utah; brothers, Gus or Guy Lynn of Phoenix, Jack Christian and Amos Christian, both of Calif. Interment Green Acres Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1980.

CHURCH, Chester A. "Chet"

Chester A. "Chet" Church, 67, former chief of air traffic control operations at Sky Harbor International Airport, died Oct. 6, 1980, in his home, Pfafftown, N.C. Mr. Church retired in 1973 aftert 34 years in the Civil Service and moved from Scottsdale in April 1980. He received the Federal Aviation Administration's distinguished career service award and the FAA director's award. Survivors include his wife, Martha; daughter, Linda Phillips; and two grandsons. Mass was Sunday in St. Leo's Catholic Church, Winston Salem, N. C. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

CHURCH, Cora M.

24 May 1893 - 5 Oct 1980
Cora Church, 87, came here in 1964 from Fairfax, Minn, and died Oct. 5, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Survived by a daughter, Marion Ryan, and five grandchildren. Services were in Asbury Methodist Church, 1601 W. Indian School. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1980.

CICCONE, Edward M.

14 Feb 1920 - Mar 1980
, 60, 3/30/1980.

CLARK, Frances

28 Feb 1916 - 8 Oct 1980
Sun City -- Frances Clark, 64, who moved here in 1973 from Deerfield, IL, died Oct. 8, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. She is survived by children, Barbara Williams and Thomas R.; four grandchildren and three brothers. Services were in St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 103rd and Peoria Aves. Oct. 10, 1980.

CLARK, Kathryn

Kathryn Clark, 52, who came to Arizona 11 years ago from California, died Jan. 26, 1980, in her home. Husband, Edward; daughters, Patricia Moyer, Eileen Stewart and Eugenia Lease; mother, Silvia Ingram; two brothers and six grandchildren. 28 January 1980.

CLARK, Violet Illinois

2 Jun 1896 - 30 Jan 1980
Violet Illinois Clark, 83, died Jan. 30, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Clark moved to Phoenix in 1976 from Oklahoma. She was a First Christian Church member. Children, Juanita Watkins and Margaret Smith of Oregon; Lucille Anderson, Florida; Virginia Burris, Oklahoma; Jean Schell, Kathy Peterson, Phoenix; Albert Clark, Texas; and 23 grandchildren. Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley. Published 1/31/1980.

CLARKE, Jenny

26 June 1886 - 16 March 1980
Jenny Clarke, 93, who came here 29 years ago from New York, died March 16, 1980, in Maricopa County Hospital. She was a widow. Services were in Mercer Mortuary. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. No known survivors. 3/18/1980.

CLARKE, Marion F.

5 June 1899 - 11 Mar 1980
Marion F. Clarke, 80, who retired in 1965 as a supervisor after 43 years with the U. S. Post Office in Indianapolis, died March 11, 1980. Mr. Clarke was a member of El Zaribah Shrine and Waymark Gardens Retirement Center. He was an elder in Phoenix Central Christian Church and while in Indianapolis sang in the Scottish Rite Chorus. Wife, Ruth; daughter, Mrs. Richard Long; a brother; two granddaughters and a great-grandson. 3/15/1980.

CLASHIN, Lorena B.

Lorena B. Clashin, 47, died Jan. 23, 1980. Mrs. Clashin, of Polacca, is survived by children, Myrna, Rosalyn, Marilyn, Deborah and Morris; parents, Harry T. and Airlie Chaca; two sisters and three brothers. Services were in First Mesa Baptist Church at Polacca. 1/25/1980.

CLIFF, Harry C.

Scottsdale -- Harry C. Cliff, 69, who retired as an engineer after 43 years with Mountain Bell, died Oct. 3, 1980. He was born in Denver and was a member of the Masons in Colorado. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Caryl Puchta, Joan Lawson, and Janet Bold; and 11 grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. 4 October 1980.

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CLISE, Mary T.

13 March 1913 - 22 March 1980
Mary T. Clise, 67, died March 22, 1980, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children, Mary DelaGarza, Joan Conrad, Maurice, Eugene and Robert Mattone; two sisters; two brothers; 19 grandchildren. Camelback Sunset Chapel. Interment Resthaven. 3/26/1980.

CLOSE, Fern R.

27 July 1910 - 10 March 1980
Fern R. Close, 69, who came here in 1969 from Missouri, died March 10, 1980, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Close was a certified public accountant 30 years in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO, and was a past president of the American Society of Women Accountants. She was a member of Lakeview Methodist Church and the Altruss Club. Her mother, Eva G. Reed, survives. Services were in Sedalia, Missouri. 3/15/1980.

CLOWER, Evelyn F.

Evelyn F. CLower, 60, was born in McNary, died Jan. 20, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Lewis; sons, Michael, James and John; mother, Beatrice Fiedler; a brother and eight grandchildren. 24 January 1980.

CLUBB, Nancy

, 64, 1/25/1980.

COCHRAN, Richard

Graveside rites for Richard Cochran, 70, who died Oct. 6, 1980, in Paradise Emergency Center, were in Arizona Veterans Cemetery, Pinnacle Peak and Cave Creek roads. Mr. Cochran, 2901 E. Wahalla Lane, was a retired maintenance worker. He served in the Army in World War II and came to Arizona in 1950. A brother and five sisters (unnamed) survive. Universal Memorial Center. 10/9/1980.

COFFMAN, Edrie Z.

1 Sept 1912 - 14 Mar 1980
Graveside services for Edrie Z. Coffman, 67, were in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Coffman, died March 14, 1980. She moved here 21 years ago from Boise, Idaho. 3/15/1980.

COHEN, Meyer M.

19 Feb 1904 - 24 Mar 1980
Meyer M. Cohen, 76, a lawyer, moved to the Valley in 1972 and died March 24, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Cohen was a member of the Wisconsin Board of Regents and former City Council member in Green Bay WI, was chairman of the board of trustees of St. Norbert College, West De Pere, WI, and chairman of United Jewish Appeal for 15 years. He was a member of B'nai B'rith and the Elks. Survivors include his wife, Edith; children, Hilda Enoch, Elizabeth Steinberg and Steven I.; three sisters and 12 grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Cemetery Chapel, 401 N. Hayden. Sinai Mortuary. 3/26/1980.

COKER, Michael G.

Buckeye -- Michael G. Coker, 32, died Oct. 1, 1980, at his home. He was a native of Buckeye and was a surveyor. Wife, Terry; daughter, Jennifer; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coker; a brother; and a grandmother. 10/3/1980.

COLEMAN, Edwin Nathaniel

Springerville -- Services for Edwin Nathaniel Coleman, 74, who died Sept. 28, 1980, at St. Luke's Hospital in Phoenix, were at Community Presbyterian Church here. Mr. Coleman, a native of New Mexico, was a retired mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Arah; son, Edwin; daughter, Cynthia Voget, and six grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

COLEMAN, Pearl E.

Scottsdale -- Pearl E. Coleman, 76, a native of Cleveland who came to Arizona 66 years ago, died Oct. 2, 1980, in her home. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn J. Kleban; a brother, Morton Edelman of Phoenix and two grandchildren, Michael and Julie Kleban. 10/3/1980.

COLLINS, Jack N.

Jack N. Collins, 66, who came here in 1941 and retired in 1977 as owner of a household appliance sales and service firm, died Jan. 21, 1980. Survived by wife, Rosalie; children, Jean Christensen, Jacquelyn Korec, Rebecca Sue Thomas, J. Robert and James W.; 11 grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Graveside services at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea. 24 January 1980.

CONATSER, Laurence William

Winslow -- Laurence William Conatser, 20, was killed in a mining accident in Globe Jan. 27, 1980. He was a graduate of Winslow High School, attended Grand Canyon College before going to work for Copper Cities Copper Co. in Globe a year ago. He was killed when the earth mover he was driving overturned. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David COnatser; three brothers and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Preston. Services were at the First Baptist Church. Published 1/31/1980.

CONN, Frank

Frank Conn, 81, who retired in 1962 as a custodian at Ira D. Payne Training School on the Arizona State University campus, died Oct. 6, 1980, in his home, 2301 E. Jefferson. Mr. Conn was born in Trinidad, Colorado, and came to Tempe 55 years ago. He moved to Phoenix 11 years later. Surviving are a step-daughter, Vivian Young, and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday in Double Butte Cemetery, 48th Street and Broadway, Tempe. Carr Mortuary made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

CONNER, Grace M.

17 July 1893 - 1 Oct 1980
Scottsdale -- Grace M. Conner, 89, who came here from Grosse Pointe, Mich., 1964, died Oct. 1, 1980, in her home. Children, Norma, of Scottsdale and Robert of Santa Ana, CA; a sister, Mable Hunt, of St. Claire Shore, MI; four grandchildren. Entombment Greenwood Mausoleum. 10/3/1980.

COOKSEY, Roy

Mesa -- Roy Cooksey, 72, a retired coal and clay miner who came here one year ago from Indiana, died Jan. 19, 1980, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Mae E.; children, Betty Hargis, Margaret Bayer, Linda J.; Gary, Harry E., George, Harry Lee and Roy, Jr.; stepchildren, Mary Wyatt, Virgil, Arlie and Cletus; a brother and two sisters; and a number of grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 24 January 1980.

COONROD, Rena

5 Apr 1888 - 4 Oct 1980
Scottsdale -- Rena Coonrod, 91, who came to Arizona 27 years ago from Kansas, died Oct. 4, 1980, in Chula VIsta Nursing Home, Mesa. She was born in Mound Valley, MO. Survived by son, Harold, and a grandson, Tom Coonrod, of Phoenix. Graveside services were at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa. Monday, Oct. 6, 1980.

COPNER, Robert Miller

5 Jan 1915 - Mar 1980
Robert Miller Copner survived by wife, Winifred; son, Robert Edgar and Margaret Copner, Calif.; daughter, Miss Winifred Ray Copner, San Carlos, AZ; brothers, Samuel E. Copner, Popano Beach, FL, Donald R. Copner, Trenton, NJ; two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Heart Fund Calvary Baptist Church, 1 East Broad St, Hopewell, NJ. 3/25/1980.

CORTESE, Dominic

Dominic Cortese, 73, who moved to Arizona 28 years ago from Youngstown, Ohio, died Jan. 23, 1980, in Desert Haven Nursing Home. Wife, Clara; children, Mary Louise Wilson and Joseph R.; a grandson and two brothers. 26 January 1980.

COSSITT, Douglas Marvin

Douglas Marvin Cossitt, 61, who had been a stock broker for Buchanan & Co. since coming to Phoenix in 1970, died Oct. 7, 1980, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Cossitt, 3332 E. Pershing, was born in California and was a World War II veteran. His mother, Haidee Cossitt, survives. Services will be in Paradise, Calif., Shadow Mountain Mortuary announced. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980. Read more about Douglas Marvin Cossitt here: http://www.cossitt.org/family%20stories/family%20story%2011.htm

COSTANTINI, Guiseppe

19 Aug 1891 - 25 Mar 1980
(announcement only)
Guiseppe Costantini, survived by son, Gennaro Costantini, San Pedro, CA; daughters, Mary Pugh, Dewey, AZ, Anna Pava, Oakfield, GA, Edna Bradley, Concord, CA, Elsie Aboud, Pleasantan, CA; 14 grandchildren; brother, Santy Constantini, Los Angeles. Mass at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 400 N. 30th St. Interment in St. Francis Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

COX, Alma Lucille

Alma Lucille Cox, 66, who came to Phoenix 40 years ago from Oklahoma and was a member of Tolleson Christian Church and Fowler Womens Club, died March 10, 1980, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Cox, 218 N. Fowler Lane, is survived by her husband, Leonard; children, Eileen Fuqua, Neil and Dr. David E. Cox; a sister and eight grandchildren. Services in A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980, p.D5.

COX, Earl

Services for Earl Cox, 69, former chief purchasing manager for O'Malley Lumber Co., will be today in Grimshaw Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Mr. Cox, 5930 N. 15th St., came here 37 years ago from Ohio and died Sept. 29, 1980, in GOod Samaritan Hospital. He was on the board of directors of the Ft. Apache Lumber Co., the board of Arizona Lumber & Building Supply Co., and was a member of Optimist International. He was local president of Hoo Hoo International. Survivors include his wife, Frances; children, Mary Kay Winberg, Rita Frances Eaton and William C.; a sister; a brother; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

COX, Marian Roberta

28 Mar 1907 - 28 Sep 1980
Marian Roberta Cox who was born in Bisbee and taught at North Phoenix High School from 1939 to 1972, died Sept 28, 1980, in her home. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Eastern Star, Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and the Arizona and National Retired Teachers associations. Services conducted by the Very Roy E. Bradbury Usher in Chapel of Memories A. L. Moore Sons. Interment Greenwood. A memorial to the Lois Snyder Memorial Fund of Retired Teachers Fund is preferred. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

COZZA, Henry C.

15 Oct 1920 - 22 Mar 1980
Henry C. Cozza, 59, a World War II Army veteran, died March 22, 1980, in his home. Mr. Cozza moved here in 1946 from Clyde, N.Y., and was a nurses' assistant at Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ottilia; children, Julia Anderson, Henry and Robert; five grandchildren; five sisters and a brother. Rosary was in Hansen Mortuary. Mass was in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th St. 3/25/1980.

CRAIG, Louise Fitch

Tempe -- Louise Fitch Craig, 54, a retired professor of home economics at Arizona State University, died Oct. 12, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Craig was brought to the Valley 52 years ago from her native Petaluma, CA. She graduated from Mesa High School, Iowa State University and received her master's degree at San Diego State University. She was a member of First United Methodist CHurch of mesa. Her late husband was Dr. Samuel E. Craig. Survived by children, Anna Lou Kelso, Julie, Corinthia, Gordon and Howard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Fitch. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1980.

CRANE, Helen Mae

13 Nov 1920 - 12 Mar 1980
Overgaard -- Helen Mae Crane, 59, died March 12, 1980, at her home. Mrs. Crane who came here in 1970, moved to Arizona in 1957 from California. Husband, Richard; a daughter, Jeanette Niejadlik; her mother, Helen Main; and three grandchildren. Owens Mortuary Chapel in Show Low. 3/15/1980.

CREER, Eltha V.

31 Oct 1907 - 21 Mar 1980
Mesa -- Eltha V. Creer, 72, who was a member of Central Christian Church, died March 21, 1980, in her home. Survived by her husband, A. J. Omar Creer; daughters, Eltha Mae Schillings and Barbara Machado; stepdaughters, Heather Audry Nelson and Sharon Ann Hunter; 10 grandchildren. 3/24/1980.

CREWS, Kenneth W.

8 Sep 1921 - 20 Mar 1980
Kenneth W. Crews, 58, a counselor at Drydock Center in downtown Phoenix, died March 20, 1980, after a brief illness. Mr. Crews was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was born in Mississippi and came here in 196 from California. Surviving are his wife, Mary E.; children, Sally Somero, Tammy Crews, Victor J., John D. and Thomas E.; two sisters, Virginia Reynolds and Martha Bently; and four grandchildren. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/24/1980.

CROSBIE, Virginia Mae

Virginia Mae Crosbie died Mar 22, 1980. Survived by husband, John; daughter, Glendane Burton, Phoenix; son, George Crosbie; sisters, Elsie Sheppard, Fresno, CA, and Bess McGee, Torrence, CA; brothers, Roy Dibble, Westland, MI, and Lloyd DIbble, Sun Valley, CA. Entombment Green Acres Mausoleum. 3/25/1980.

CROSS, Emery E.

Buckeye -- Emery E. Cross, 74, died March 12, 1980. Mr. Cross, a Texas native, moved to Buckeye earlier this year. He once owned a trucking business in Texas. Survivors include his wife, Eula; sons, Bob and Ernest; a sister; five grandchildren. Services were in First Southern Baptist Church. 3/14/1980.

CROSS, Ida

Casa Blanca -- Ida Cross, 65, who was born in Sacaton, died Sept. 27, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital Mrs. Cross lived all her life in Arizona. Husband, Nelson; children, LeVerne Moore, Vera Canner, Connie Joaquin, Beatrice Gonzales, Joycline, Florine, Eldrige, Jimmy, Richard, Emmett and Randall; a sister; and 23 grandchildren. Services were in the Presbyterian Church at Vah-Ki. Published in the Arizona Republic 10/3/1980.

CRUCE, Delmar H.

6 Aug 1906 - 10 Oct 1980
Sun City -- Delmar H. Cruce, 74, who retired from General Motors, died Oct. 10, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Cruce was born in St. Francis, Arkansas, and came here from Flint, Michigan, in 1969. He was a Mason and member of the United Methodist Church of Sun City. Wife, Wilma; daughters, Ann Linton of Winslow, IN, and Donna Hall of Escondido, CA, and Rita Cruce of Tampa, FL; and five grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

CULKIN, Dorothy DeBOER

9 Feb 1896 - 12 Mar 1980
Sun City -- Dorothy DeBoer Culkin, 84, a registered nurse who moved to Mesa in 1963 from Denver, died March 12, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. She was a member of the United Church of Sun City. Services for Mrs. Culkin were in Sun Valley Lodge Chapel, 12415 N. 103rd Ave. 3/15/1980.

CULLEN, Col. Joe C.

(U.S. Army Ret.)
11 May 1916 - Jan 1980
Survived by wife, Mary; son, Michael Timothy of US Army, Germany, daughters, Mary Jo Hilbert of Tempe, Patricia Mascarello of CA; brother, George W. of IL; sisters, Marietta Wall of IL, Patricia Cullen of CA.; thre egrandchildren. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 1/31/1980.

CUNNINGHAM, Ambrose

15 Apr 1884 - 28 Jan 1980
Ambrose Cunningham, 94, who lived here 19 years, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Maricopa County Hospital. He had been a foundry worker in an iron mill. He is survived by his daughters, Louise Taylor and Cleo Cunningham; four grandchildren. Services were in Beacon Light Seventh-day Adventist Church, 963 E. Monroe. Daughters, Louise Taylor and Cleo Cunningham. Interment East Resthaven. Published 1/31/1980.

CURTIS, Mary A.

6 Feb 1910 - 27 Jan 1980
Mary A. Curtis, 69, who had been a cook at Fowler Elementary School, died Jan. 27, 1980. Mrs. Curtis moved here 35 years ago from Long Beach, CA. Survived by her husband, Ken; children, Janie Moorman and Walter; a sister and three brothers. Mass was in St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Published 1/29-30/1980.

CUSHING, James J.

Sun City -- James J. Cushing, 53, a retired salesman who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., died Jan. 26, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Cushing was a member of a Disabled American Veterans lodge and came here in 1974 from Colonia, N.J. Wife, Irene; children, Clair Gelber, Mary, Agnes, Ann Margaret, Michael, Richard and Mark. Services were in Woodbridge, N. J. Published 1/28/1980.