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COAST, James Otis
James Otis Coast, 68, of Phoenix, died Aug. 21, 1994. He was born in Moundsville, West Virginia, and was a retired senior engineer for Loral Defense Systems and a Navy veteran an member of the Army Reserve. Wife, Ann; daughters, Julia A. and Nora J.; sons, J. Richard, David C. and Mark C.; sisters, Lila Faye Collins, Deloris Cox, Alberta Lupardus and Alice Pickens; and four grandchildren. Services St. Louis the King, 4331 W. Maryland, Glendale. 8/23/1994.

COATES, Mohea
Mohea Coates, 94, Prescott, died Mon. Sept. 20, 2004. Celebration of Life service Mon. Sept. 27 at 10 AM at Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley, Prescott. Concluding service at Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

COATS, John L.
Chino Valley - Services for John L. Coats, 70, a retired truck driver for Bagdad Copper Mines, were Monday at Memory Chapel in Prescott. Mr. Coats was a native of Buffalo Gap, Texas, and had been a cowboy in the Chino Valley for several years. Survivors include his wife, Esther; four daughters, Betty Humphreys, Bonnie McGrew, Nina Fish, and Joyce Culp; three sons, William Arnett; Bobby Coats and Donald Coats; 28 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; five brothers and one sister. 1/3-5/1982

COBB, Delbert Charles
Delbert Charles Cobb, 54, died Tuesday, June 25, 1974, in Phoenix General Hospital. He had been a truck driver 25 years for Consolidated Freightways and was an Army veteran of World War II. Wife, Twyla; sons, Delbert and James; three brothers, Lloyd, Richard and Bill; three sisters, Helen Swinney, Stella Massey and Mildred Stazenski. Services were in Green Acres Glendale Chapel. Burial in Resthaven Park. 6/28/1974.

COBB, Elizabeth H.
Elizabeth H. Cobb, 86, of Sun City, died May 21, 1994. She was born in St. Louis and was director of the Little Shop at Bowling Green State University. Daughters, Carol H. C. Pierson and Susan E.; son, Farrar M.; and two grandchildren. Services held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. 5/24/1994.

COBB, Emma Elizabeth
Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Cobb, 70, who died late Saturday (January 1, 1960) in the home of a son, Irving E. Cobb, 1019 E. Whitton, in Scottsdale, will be in Walpole, Massachusetts, her former home. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel, 513 E. Indian School, Scottsdale, announced. Services will be held Friday in the Epiphany Church. Mrs. Cobb, born in Canon, Massachusetts, came to Scottsdale 5 1/2 years ago from Walpole, where she was a member of the Altar Guild of Epiphany Episcopal Church. She was active in other branches of church work. Besides the son in Scottsdale, she is survived by three other sons, Everett E., Phoenix, and Leroy N., and Lawrence E., both of Walpole; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy McKenna, Walpole, a brother and three sisters in the East; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

COBB, Leonard Ray
Coolidge - Funeral services for Leonard Ray Cobb, 23, were at the Cole and Maud Mortuary. Burial in Valley Memorial Park. Mr. Cobb died Jan. 4, 1960, in San Diego, California, of injuries received in an automobile accident. He came to Coolidge with his parents in 1937 and attended Kenilworth School. At the time of his death he was employed at Convair Aircraft in San Diego. He served in the air force from 1954 to 1957. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lenard Cobb, Sanger, California; two brothers, Delbert, with the armed services and Glenn of Sanger; two sisters, Frances and Bonnie, both of Sanger; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hannah, of Coolidge; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Frances Stepp of Fort Worth, Texas. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1960.

COBB, Roy F.
Roy F. Cobb, 73, was born in Shelby, New York, and died Jan. 26, 1997, in Phoenix. He was a World War II and Korean War Air Corps and Air Force veteran. Wife, Anne Roseneau; son, John; one grandchild. Services private. Greenwood Memory Lawn mortuary and Cemetery. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

COBB, V. J.
Pastor V. J. Cobb, 79, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 4, 2004. Army. Visitation: Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 12:00 p. m., Harper Funeral Home, 1242 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ. Services: Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 1:00 p. m., Harper Funeral Home, 1242 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

COBBLE, Juanita M.
Juanita M. Cobble, 76, of Phoenix, died Aug. 19, 1994. She was born in Dallas and was a homemaker. Sisters, Patricia J. Phillips and Dorothy F. Crowell; brothers, Richard Cauble, Frank and James Sennett. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 8/23/1994.

COCHRAN, Alice P.
Alice P. Cochran, 89, of Sun City, a homemaker died Aug. 1, 1994. She was born in Morenci, Michigan. Survivors include her daughters, Dolores L. Sittner and Beverly J. Fuzzell; brother, Royal R. Youngs; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Lincoln Heights Christian Church, 2121 E. Lincoln Drive. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

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.

COCHRAN, Richard
J. Richard "Dick" Cochran, Sr., 57, transportation and distribution center manager for Yellow Front and Checker Auto Parts stores, died Dec. 17, 1982, at his Phoenix residence. Mr. Cochran was born in Denver and moved to Phoenix from St. Louis in 1963. He was employed by Arizona White Trucks Transport for 13 years and was a member of the Arizona Motor Transport Association. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; daughters, M. Eileen and Kathleen F.; sons, J. Richard, Jr., Philip M. and Patrick L.; a sister, Eileen Cochran George; and three grandchildren. Mass was Monday at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central. Whitney and Murphy Downtown Chapel made arrangements. Interment St. Francis. Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

COCHRAN, Ruth E.
Ruth E. Cochran, age 82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away suddenly on September 13, 2004. She was born on April 8, 1922 in Newman, IL to Wilbur and Hazel (nee Kirchner). Ruth was part owner of Sun Valley Stamps, Glendale, AZ that she and her beloved late husband, Jack M. Cochran ran for 13 years. She is survived by her loving daughter Pat (Rusty) Sullivan of Phoenix, Az; 1 grandson Dennis P. (Michelle) Sullivan of Glendale, AZ; 2 dear great-grandsons Mitchel P. and Jack T. Sullivan of Glendale, AZ; 1 brother Charles McCown of Newman, IL. Visitation will be from 5-8p. m. Thursday, September 16, 2004, Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ. where the Funeral Service will be at 10:00a. m. on Friday, September 17, 2004. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

COCO, Giuseppe
Giuseppe Coco, 100, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away September 28, 2004. He was born in Poggioreale, Sicily on October 15, 1903. Giuseppe is survived by his daughter, Dina Cardella & Giulio; sister, Antonia Ippolito; grandchildren, Carlo and Joanna & Joe; and great grandchildren, Nicholas, Ashley and Alyssa. Visitation will be held 5-8PM, Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ with a rosary at 7PM. Funeral mass will be held at 10AM, Friday, October 1, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

COCO, Joseph, 52, 8 January 1960
Services were at Mercer Mortuary's Chapel in the Garden for Joseph Coco, 52, who died January 7, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital. Dr. John W. Black officiated. Interment in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Coco, born in Italy, came to the United States when he was 3 and moved to Phoenix eight years ago from Chicago. He owned and operated the Al-Co Appliance Service Co., 1835 E. Indian School. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 335. He is survived by his wife, Leboria; a son, Vincent, Phoenix; two daughters, Margaret Coco, Phoenix, and Mrs. Loren Kirby, Peoria; his father, Vincent, Compton, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Peter Mattino, Phoenix; and a granddaughter. The AZ Republic Jan. 8, 1960.

CODERRE, Emma C.
Emma C. Coderre, 83, a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, died Monday, May 1, 1967, in Scottsdale Hospital. She had been a recorder for the Royal Neighbors in Marshall, MN. She was born in Centerville, SD, and moved to Phoenix 15 years ago from Marshall. Survivors include a son, Bernie of Des Moines, IA; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. 5/4/1967.

COE, David Herbert
David Herbert Coe, 89, of Peoria, an engineer for IBM, died Feb. 5, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Erene; daughter, Georiga S. Hastings; son, David D.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services Monday, Sierra Winds Lifecare Retirement Community, 17300 N. 88th Ave., Peoria. Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

COE, Johnny W.
Johnny W. Coe, 47, of Phoenix, died Feb. 10, 1994. He was born in Elmira, N.Y., and was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his mother, Catherine; sisters, Shirley O'Shea and Donna Cooperrider; and brothers, Robert J. and James A. 2/11/1994.

COESTER, Ethel M.
Ethel M. Coester, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. She was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, and came to Phoenix in 1963 from Pittsburgh, PA. Husband, Rudolph S.; children, Mrs. Marie Jean Turner, Mrs. Rebecca McMillan, Mrs. Kathryn Falcone and Ralph; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 10/26/1974.

COFFEE, Vernon Frank
74, was born in Oklahoma and came to Arizona 33 years ago. Son, Robert, of Phoenix; stepson, Walter D. BALDRIDGE of Colton, Calif. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/21/1967.

COFFEY, Sherod Berkley
Sharod Berkley Coffey, 59, who retired four years ago after 40 years with Southern Pacific Co., died Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Coffey was a former physician who graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine, was awarded the Military Order of the Purple Heart while serving in the Army during World War II. He retired as a major in 1948 with a medical discharge. He came to Hotevilla on the Hopi Reservation in 1924 from El Capitan, N.M. He was a former commander of the American Legion post and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter and a former member of the Moose lodge in Yuma. He was born in New Castle, OK. Survivors include his wife, Jo; three sons, Patrick, with the Army in Germany, Michael, with the Marines in South Vietnam, and David of Phoenix; six daughters, Mrs. Brenda Sunders with the Navy at Norfolk, VA, Mrs. Coleen Jo Talley and Margaret Tammara, Ruth Ann and Della Lynn Coffey, all of Phoenix; and a sister, Mrs. Neva Markham, La Habra, CA. Mass was in St. Catherine Catholic Church, 6045 S. Central. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

COFFIN, Henry Clay
Henry Clay Coffin, 84, of Tempe, general foreman for Detroit Edison Co., died Nov. 15, 1988. He was born in Danville, Indiana. Survivors include Sharon Linda and Fern Eagleton; his stepdaughter. Graveside services Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Falconer Funeral. Nov. 18, 1988.

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.

COGAN Nancy C.
Nancy C. Cogan, 40, died March 3, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Cogan moved to Phoenix last year from Bolton, Massachusetts. She was born in New York City and had attended McDuffy School for Girls in Springfield, MA, Beaver Country Day School in Brookline, MA, and Lincoln School and Northeastern University in Boston. In recent years she had lived abroad with her family on State Dept missions in New Delhi and parts of Indian for five years and two years in Sicily. Survivors include two daughters, Allison and Abbie COGAN; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. CATHERON, all of Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/4/1970.

COGGINS, Ruby Eileen
Ruby Eileen COggins, 81, who had been a Phoenix resident for 40 years, died April 21, 1978. Mrs. Coggins had resided in Winslow from 1922 to 1938. Survivors include a brother. Scott Mortuary in Winslow. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

COHEN, Edgar P.
Edgar P. Cohen, 72, a retired printer who had worked for the Berkowitz Press Co. in Elizabeth, N.J., for 25 years, died Sept. 29, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Phoenix nine years ago from his native New Jersey. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center. Survivors include his wife, Sadie; two sons, David and Joel; a daughter, Rita; and five grandchildren. Services were in Elizabeth, N.J. The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, Oct. 7, 1982.

COHEN, Herbert George
Herbert George Cohen, 65, died recently after a long and difficult struggle with hydrocephalus. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Cecilia Collins Cohen, and is survived by his adoring children, Dorothy and Emily Cohen. In addition to being a devoted husband and father, Herb was above all a teacher. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ankara, Turkey, a city he returned to twenty years later as a Fulbright Scholar. Herb earned a Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. He enjoyed a twenty-five year career at Arizona State University where his passion for teaching and education inspired countless students, including his daughters, to become teachers. Though friends and family deeply mourn his loss , all are comforted that Herb finally has rejoined the wife and dogs he so greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/17/2005 - 9/18/2005.

COHEN, Isodore
Funeral services for Isidore Cohen, Phoenix tavern owner who died Thurs., August 24, 1967, in Doctors Hospital, were at Bloom's South Phoenix Mortuary, 3800 S. Central. Mr. Cohen, 62, of 6431 S. Eighth Place, came to Arizona in 1941 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. He was owner of the Madison Cafe at 33 E. Madison. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2407 of which Mr. Cohen was a charter member, conducted services at the mortuary and at East Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a stepson, William Facio; five sons, Robert, Daniel, Lawrence, Henry and Peter; three daughters, Mrs. Frances David and Vivian and Kathleen Cohen, all of Phoenix; a brother, Edward, of Brooklyn; and 10 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, August 29, 1967.

COHEN, Joseph H.
Joseph H. Cohen, 85, a retired jeweler, died Thursday, June 13, 1974, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Son, Sidney; daughter, Mrs. I. Goodman Cohen; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. 6/16/1974.

COHEN, Marshall A.
Marshall "Butch" A. Cohen, 63, of Peoria, passed away on September 10, 2004. A veteran of the US Air Force, Butch was born in Buffalo, NY and was a resident of Arizona for 32 years. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marilynn, mother Estelle Cohen, son Steven (Cindy), daughter Nicole (Robert) Keagle, and grand- children Daniel, Michael, Allison, & Andrew. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, September 13th at 9:30 a. m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

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.

COHEN, Morris E.
Morris E. Cohen, 73, who had been a driver 10 years for the Alabam Freight Lines, died Thurs., March 5, 1970, in Scottsdale Hospital. He was born in La Junta, Colorado, and came to Phoenix in 1926. He was a member of Teamsters Local 104 and Scottsdale United Methodist Church. Wife, Daisy; two sons, Charles of Huntington Beach, CA, and John of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. Alice DOTY of Denver and Mrs. Ruth D. CURTIS of Scottsdale. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

COHEN, Sam
Longtime Mesa Resident Dies. Mesa -- Sam Cohen, 84, former owner of the Home Loan Co. here died August 30, 1967, in a Phoenix nursing home. Mr. Cohen, 460 W. Sunset Circle, was born in Romania and came to Mesa in 1910 when he established the finance company. He had been a member of Oriental Masonic Lodge here since 1920 and was a past master and treasurer emeritus of this lodge. He was a charter member and treasurer emeritus of the Mesa Shrine Club, a charter member of the Phoenix Consistory, member of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 16 of Mesa, life member of Williams AFB Geometric Club, past treasurer of the Mesa Hiram Club and past president of B'nai B'rith. He also was adopted into the Snake Clan of the Hopi Indian Tribe. Services were in Melcher Mortuary, 43 E. Stapley. Place of burial to be announced. Survivors include his wife, Thlema; a sister, Mrs. Nell Marida of Coolidge; two stepsons, Adrian _____ of Phoenix and ?John J. _____ of San Jose, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. ______ of San Gabriel, Calif.; two brothers, Jacob and David Cohen, both of Mesa; and eight grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 31, 1967.

COIL, Margaret Kipping
Margaret Kipping Coil, 86, of Mesa, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Redfield, Iowa, and was a homemaker. Husband, Ben R.; daughter, Shirley STANHOPE; sons, Bob and Jerry; sister, Ester; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mountain View Mortuary. 8/5/1994.

COIZART, Andre de
Andre de Coizart, 96, of New York City, a winter visitor to Carefree and a retired foreign corresponding journalist, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in France and was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Sarah M. Knowles; and brother, Mark. Services will be held in Worcester, Mass. Green Acres Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

COKE, Charles W.
Mesa - Charles W. Coke, 67, manager of Apache West Mobile Village, died Oct. 28, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Coke was born in Southside, Tennessee, and moved to Mesa from Warren, Michigan, four years ago. He was co-owner of C.C. Awning Co. in Detroit, a member of the Eagles Lodge No. 2495 in East Detroit and Moose Lodge No. 1961 in Mesa. He is survived by his wife, Edna; daughters, Kay LaDuke, Mary Walters and Betty Colflesh; and sons, Tom and Jim. Services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Meldrum Mortuary Chapel, 52 N. MacDonald. The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

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.

COLANTONI, Robert
Robert Colantoni, 56, of Mesa died Sept. 1, 2004, in Chandler. Services: 7 p. m. today at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/04/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COLANTONI, Robert Vincent
Robert Vincent Colantoni, of Mesa, AZ passed away on September 1, 2004 at the age of 56. Robert, born on Sept 14, 1947 in Teaneck, NJ, had served his country in the US Army. He was a loving father, son and friend. He enjoyed traveling to exotic locations, he also loved cowboy shooting. Robert was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Robert is at peace. He is preceded in death by his daughter Tamara Stephenson and father Ciro Colantoni. He is survived by his wife Sandra Colantoni, daughters Tracy Lee, and Angela Colantoni, and son Michael Colantoni. Services will be held 7pm on Sat. Sept. 4th at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway, Mesa. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert's name to the Dobson Home-Hospice of the Valley, 1188 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care handled the arrangements. (480) 830-4422 Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

COLANTONI, Robert Vincent
Robert Vincent Colantoni, of Mesa, AZ passed away on September 1, 2004 at the age of 56. Robert, born on Sept 19, 1947 in Teaneck, NJ, had served his country in the US Army. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend. He enjoyed traveling to exotic locations, he also loved cowboy shooting. Robert was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Robert is at peace. He is preceded in death by his daughter Tamara Stephenson and father Ciro Colantoni. He is survived by his wife Sandra Colantoni, daughters Tracy Lee, and Angela Colantoni, and son Michael Colantoni and mother Lee Colantoni. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert's name to the Dobson Home-Hospice of the Valley, 1188 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care handled the arrangements. (480) 830-4422 Submitted on (09/05/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COLASUONNO, Angelo
4 Jan 1900 - 4 May 1967. Angelo Colasuonno, 67, a resident of Phoenix for two years, died May 4, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Italy. He was formerly employed by the City of New York. Survivors include his wife, Lucy. Burial in New York. 5/5/1967.

COLBERT, George B.
George B. Colbert, 68, of Prescott, died Aug. 19, 1994. He was born in Seattle and was a retired Air Force veteran. Wife, Jean; daughter, Connie; son, William; brother, Larry. Private Services. Memory Chapel Mortuary, Prescott. 8/23/1994.

COLBERT, Leavelle S.
Leavelle S. Colbert, 85, of Wickenburg, died June 15, 1994. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Smith, Beverley Mulford and Mary Leavelle; son, E. Richard; sister, Dorothy Varner; a brother; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held in Virginia. 6/17/1994.

COLBERT, Patricia Marie
Patricia Marie Colbert, 67 of Sun City, Arizona passed way on September 3, 2004. She is survived by five children: Charisse Colbert, Cara Colbert, Curtis Colbert, Cyndy Colbert, Craig Colbert, son-in-law J. R. Scott, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother Lawrence Trippiedi and ex-husband Barry Colbert. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

COLBY, Veronica
Veronica Colby, 68, of Phoenix, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in England and was a dietitian's aide. Daughters, Catherine Shumway and Veronica Weeks-Basbam; sister, Kathleen; brothers, Tom and Arthur; and three grandchildren. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

COLCLOUGH, George Arthur
77, a native of Stockbridge, New York, was a veteran of World War I. Wife, Maude S.; daughter, Mrs. Fred A. (Margaret) KAPS; sister, Elva SNYDER of Stockbridge, New York. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/5/1967.

COLCORD, May M.
Mrs. May M. Colcord, 93, died Monday, May 15, 1967. She was born in Missouri and moved to Phoenix 30 years ago from North Dakota. Survivors include a brother, Walter J. EVANS of Calgary, Canada. Mass of Requiem was said in the Church of St. Agnes, 1954 N. 24th St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 5/18/1967.

COLDSMITH, Dorothy Ruth
Miss Dorothy Ruth Coldsmith, 59, of 3112 N. 36th Dr., died Thursday, June 13, 1974, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. She was an employe of the Arizona Highway Department and had no immediate survivors. Mass in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. 6/16/1974.

COLE, Alice L.
12 Nov 1914 - 7 Oct 1982 Alice L. Cole, 67, wife of The Arizona Republic's Washington Bureau chief, Benjamin R. Cole, died Thurs., Oct. 7, 1982, in the family home in McLean, VA. Mrs. Cole was a native of Indianapolis. She graduated from Butler University where she trained as a medical technologist. She was active in the Falls Church Presbyterian Church and was a longtime member of the church's choir. Survivors include two sons, Alan A. and Benjamin R., Jr.; a daughter, Amy Martin; a brother; and four grandchildren. Services were in Falls Church, VA, Presbyterian Church and at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Carmel, Indiana. 10/9/1982.

COLE, Easter Garner
Graveside services for Easter Garner Cole, 85, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mrs. Cole, 1009 W. Grant, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1976, in Maricopa County Hospital. Survivors include two cousins. Friday, Jan. 9, 1976.

COLE, Gladys L.
Gladys L. Cole of Mesa, Az, age 91, passed from this earth on 9/25/04. She will always be remembered for her smile, especially when she was able to be on the golf course. She was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She had 3 children; Carole Vernier of Peoria, AZ, Nathan (ED) Cole of Groton, NY, and Gail Cortese of Higley, AZ. She had 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in upstate New York, date yet to be finalized. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

COLE, Gladys L.
Gladys L. Cole, 91, of Mesa died Sept. 25, 2004, in Mesa. Bunker's Garden Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 964-8686. Submitted on (09/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COLE, John H.
John H. Cole, 66, died April 27, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He was a truck driver who moved to Arizona in 1920. Me was a member of the Moose. Survivors include his son, John H. Cole, III, and five grandhcildren. Hansen Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

COLE, Maybelle
Maybelle Cole, 76, of Casa Grande, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana. Sons, James E. and Dennis R.; stepmother, Vera E. Towers; sister, Eleanor Storey; three grandchildren. Services in Indiana. 11/4/1994.

COLE, Ralph
Camp Verde --- Services for Ralph Cole, 73, who died Oct. 30, 1979, at a Snowflake nursing home, were at the Camp Verde Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Cole, a Chicago native, moved to Phoenix in 1944 and to Lake Montezuma in 1969. He was a retired employee of the R.E.A. Express. Survivors include four sons, Robert, Ralph, Ronald and William; two daughters, Alyce and Susan Rogers; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979.

COLE, Ruby Pearl
Ruby Pearl Cole, 78, of Mesa, died Jan. 17, 1994. She was born in Silver, Indiana, and was a retired machinist. Companion, James Kovach; sisters, Nettie, Eunice and Dorothy; and brothers, Noel and Owen Eastridge. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. Feb 5, 1994.

COLE, Ruth
Douglas - Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Cole, 70, were at the Brown-Page Chapel. Cremation in Phoenix. Mrs. Cole died in Douglas Hospital, Saturday, Jan. 16, 1960. Born in Los Angeles, she came to Douglas in 1912. She was the widow of Carl H. Cole, Sr., former superintendent of the Copper Queen smelter, who died in 1944. Mrs. Cole was head of the Red Cross in Douglas during World War II and had been active in the Little Theater here. She was also a playwright and author of many poems. She had recently returned from a visit to a daughter in Athens, Greece. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Musser, Athens, Greece, and Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan, Pasadena, Calif.; a son, Carl, Jr., Phoenix, and four grandchildren. 19 Jan 1960.

COLE, Thomas Leo
Thomas Leo Cole, 61, of Glendale, died Feb. 11, 1994. He was born in Egypt, Arkansas, and was a retired linesman for a utility company. Daughter, Laura BURNEY; son, Thomas; sisters, Delores LANDOS and Willie STEVENS; brothers, Eugene, Clois, and Richard; four grandchildren. Published 2/15/1994.

COLEE, David Ben
David Ben Colee, 43, a gear manager at Ben BUnch Co., died Nov. 20, 1982, at his home, 8204 N. 10th Ave. Mr. Colee was born in San Diego and moved to Phoenix 27 years ago. He was a past vice president of Pasco Gear and Machine Co. Survivors include his children, Debbie Kay and David Bryan; parents, Donald and DOrothy Colee; and a brother. Memory Lawn Mortuary arranged private services. 11/24/1982.

COLEMAN, Anna
Anna Coleman, 94, came to Phoenix four years ago from Pittsburgh. Daughters, Mrs. H. J. AINSWORTH of Youngtown and Mrs. C. A. FALLER of St. Petersburg, Fla. Rev. Arthur W. OLSEN officiated. AZ Republic June 12, 1962.

COLEMAN, Charles
Charles Coleman, 70, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a retired car salesman. Wife, Pearl ; daughters, Mrs. Doris Stovall and Mrs. Shirley Clark; a brother, Ralph Coleman; sisters, Mrs. Thelma King and Mrs. ROberta Briggs; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Webber & Sons Mortuary. Services at Tanner Chapel Methodist Church. Burial at Deer Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 7/5/1974.

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, John R.
Sun City - John "Ray" Coleman, 77, who had been a building contractor and a member of the First Baptist Church here, died January 6, 1982, in his home, 12065 Pebble Beach Drive. Mr. Coleman was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, and moved to Sun City in 1962 from Seattle. He attended the Missouri Military Academy. He is survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Phyllis Mae ROACH, Placentia, California; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be today in Sunland Mausoleum Chapel, 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Lundberg Mortuaries made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982.

COLEMAN, Jonnie L.
24 Sept 1917 - 25 Oct 1982 Jonnie L. Coleman, 65, who had worked for Bechtel Corp. in the San Francisco area, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in a Valley hospital after a long illness. She was born in Baylor, Texas, and moved to Arizona 15 years ago from Springfield, S.D. She was a member of the East Mesa Christian Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Ladies Bridge Club of Leisure World, Golden Hills and Leisure World Republican Womens Club. She is survived by her husband, Robert. Services were in Melcher's Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. The Phoenix Gazette 10/27/1982.

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.

COLEMAN, Richard Phelan
Richard Phelan Coleman, 73, Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 4, 2004. Services: St. Steven's Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes, AZ., Friday, September 10, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. Bueler Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

COLEMAN, Richard Phelan
Richard Phelan Coleman, 73, of Chandler died Sept. 4, 2004, in Chandler. Services: 10 a. m. Friday at St. Steven's Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Road, Sun Lakes. Bueler Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 963-6351. Submitted on (09/08/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COLEMAN, Ruth Franklin
Ruth Franklin Coleman, 82, of Phoenix, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Oklahoma and was a housekeeper. Survivors include her daughters, Marion Coleman and Eona Whitmore; son, Lide M. Franklin; one sister; one brother; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Phillips Memorial CME Church, 1401 E. Adams, Phoenix. 20 May 1994.

COLGAN, George
Rosary for George Thomas Colgan, 72, who retired in 1958 after 40 years in the U. S. Merchant Marine, was in A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mr. Colgan, 3211 W. Van Buren, died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974, in Phoenix General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Colgan was a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and came to Phoenix in 1963 from Auburn, N.Y. He joined the Merchant Marine at an early age and was graduated from the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy. He helped deliver supplies to the Navy during both world wars and the Korean conflict. One of the ships on which he served was torpedoed. Survivors include his wife, Harriette; a daughter, Irene D. Colgan of Phoenix; a sister out of state, and three grandchildren. Mass in St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. Entombment will be in St. Francis Mausoleum. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, February 10, 1974.

COLKETT, Genevieve
Genevieve Colkett, 67, who had been a private secretary for Dale Anderson restaurants, died Sat., Oct. 16, 1982. Mrs. Colkett moved to Arizona in 1960 from her native Washington. Survivors include two sons, Emery E. Colkett, II, Phoenix, and Maj. David Colkett, Major in the U.S. Army; her mother, Pearl Sprague, Phoenix; and a sister, Jeannette Skivving, Scottsdale. Services were at the Reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints, 4224 N. 44th St. The Phoenix Gazette 10/18/1982.

COLLAY, Robert William
Robert William Collay, 71, of Phoenix, a retired supervisor, died June 20, 1998. He was born in Austin, and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Ann DENNIS, Gieselle OVERSTAKE and Patricia; sons, Robert COLLAY, Jr., Michael, Anthony, Richard, Ronald, William and Gary; sister, Naiomi Collay Washington; 52 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services East Resthaven Chapel, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Saturday, June 27, 1998

COLLAY, Shawn M.
Shawn M. Collay, 19, of Phoenix, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was a native of Phoenix and was a pipe fitter. Survivors include his daughter, Shawntorin; sons, Shawn Maurice and Shawn Dean; mother, Corliss; sister, April; brother, Marcus Deon; and grandparents. Services South Phoenix Missionary Baptist Church, 2006 E. Broadway. 2/11/1994.

COLLAZO, Ruben Gonzalez
Ruben Gonzalez Collazo, 52, of Glendale, died May 17, 1994. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was an auto mechanic. Wife, Delia; daughters, Vivian and Maria Rodriguez; sons, Ruben, Jr., R. Manuel and R. Moses Rodriguez; one sister; two brothers; three grandchildren. 21 May 1994.

COLLERAN, Paul J.
13 Mar 1925 - 16 Dec 1970. Scottsdale - Paul John Colleran, 45, a physicist with Motorola, died Wed., Dec. 16, 1970. He came here in 1964 from Palo Verde, California. He was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a Marine veteran of the Pacific campaigns during World War II. He was born in Boston and graduated from Boston College in 1949. Wife, Mary; sons, Michael and James; daughter, Eileen, all of Scottsdale; two brothers out of state. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 12/18/1970.

COLLIE, Dorothy A.
Dorothy A. Collie, 78, who had lived in Phoenix 44 years, died Monday, June 3, 1974, in Cottonwood while visiting there. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a member of the church, North Phoenix Democratic Womens Club and a former precinct committee woman for many years. Sons, Dr. William W. Hoffman and Roy Hoffman; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Mass in the Church of St. Agnes, 1964 N. 14th St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/7/1974

COLLIER, Joseph M
Services for Joseph M. Collier, 53, a retired machinist who came here in 1961 from his native Indianapolis, will be Saturday in Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School. Mr. Collier, 2830 E. Pinchot, died Dec. 29, 1981, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Anita; children, Susan and Victor; a sister and three brothers. The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1982.

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.

COLLINS, JoAnne
JoAnne Collins, 74, of Sun Lakes, passed away August 31, 2004. Services at United Chruch of Sun Lakes, 25635 S. Country Club Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ, Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 6pm. Joel Osteen Ministries, P. O. Box 4600, Houston, TX 77210. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

COLLINS, JoAnne
JoAnne Collins, 74, of Sun Lakes died Aug. 31, 2004, in Sun Lakes. Services: 6 p. m. Saturday at United Church of Sun Lakes, 25635 S. Country Club Drive, Sun Lakes. Bueler Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 963-6351. Submitted on (09/02/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COLLINS, Lois V.
Lois V. Collins, 66, of Prescott, a former Valley resident died Sunday, April 23, 1978, in her home. Mrs. Collins moved to Scottsdale in 1943 and to Prescott in 1951. She had worked for the Arizona Pioneer Home. Son, Gary; one sister; one brother; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

COLLINS, Marie Drake
Marie Drake Collins, 88, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Interment Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 10 a. m. at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 23015 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

COLLINS, Martha E.
Martha E. Collins, 72, of Phoenix, was born in Phoenix and died Nov. 2, 1994. Survivors include her life-long friend, Leonard Daniel; Daughters, Terry BROWN, Cheri MORRISSEY and Jeanette HUDSON and four grandchildren. 11/4/1994.

COLLINS, Max Robert
Max Robert "Dusty" Collins, 60, of Concho, a professional cowboy, died Aug. 20, 1994. He was born in Texas and was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his father, Roy; and sisters, Catherine Sue Collings {sic}, Patricia Wallenburg, Carol Jean Kline and Shirley Anne Weaver. No services are planned. Owens Mortuary, Show Low. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, 8/24/1994.

COLLINS, O. K.
O. K. Collins, 76, a sportsman and geologist and a civil engineer 20 years for Arizona Public Service Co., died Wed., July 17, 1974, in his home in Phoenix. He had been a geological engineer with Shell Oil Co. until returning to Arizona in 1932. He served with Gen. John Pershing on the Mexican border at the start of World War I and later was commission in the 138th Infantry. For a number of years he operated a service station on Central Ave. Wife, Helen F., and a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Whitlow. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 7/19/1974.

COLLINS, Walter G.
Services for Walter G. Collins, 86, holder of one of the earliest pilot's licenses issued in the United States, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Collins died Saturday, April 29, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. He was a retired machinist who served in World War I as an aircraft mechanic. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Kinney and Mrs. Gloria Brunelli, both of California; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Monday, May 1, 1967.

COLLINS, William L.
William L. Collins, 79, of Phoenix, died Aug. 17, 1994. He was born in Greenup, Kentucky, and was owner of Arizona Washer Parts and an Army veteran. Daughter, Joycelyn Zeugner; sons, William Wyatt and Gerald S.; sisters, Lucy Nichols and Nancy; brother, Robert W.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 8/20/1994.

COLLIS, Vicki L.
20 Oct 1917 - 6 Dec 1982 Vicki L. Collis, 65, of Phoenix, who moved to Arizona in 1958 from her native Dickinson, N.D., died Dec. 6, 1982. She was a secretary. Survivors include her children, Carol Burke, Pat Brieaddy and Michael Collis; one brother; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. Mass was at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 3220 W. Greenway. 12/9/1982.

COLLUP, Imogene V.
Imogene V. (Hart) Collup, 79 years old passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15th, after a long term bout of lung and digestive complications. Imogene is survived by her best friend and husband of almost 57 years, Clifford F. Collup. She was born August 26, 1925 in Grand Island, Nebraska to the late Edgar and Olive Hart. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill, Roger, and Edgar Hart and her grandson, Craig Collup. Surviving are her dearly loved sons: Douglas of Phoenix, C. Chuck (Gretchen) of Greer, and William (Vicki) of NV. She was also the doting grandmother of: Brian of Flagstaff and Bonnie of Tempe, Tamara Collup Scheinman of GA and Bethany of FL, Justin of DE and Seth of NV. She became a great grandmother in the last year to: Preston of Flagstaff and Carson of DE. Her dear sisters-in-law survive her: Betty Mae Hart, Barbara Hart, Darlene Hart (all of AZ), and Donna Collup (ID). Imogene graduated Valedictorian from Phoenix Union High School and as such, was a member of the National Honor Society all four years. As a teenager during wartimes, she helped rebuild General Patton's armored vehicles (half- tracks). She was 15 years old when she met and invited Cliff to a Rainbow Dance. They wrote to each other while he was in the Marines and she was a court reporter. She married Clifford on December 20, 1946 and then became a proud wife of a locomotive engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad for over 35 years. She was a house wife mainly raising their three sons, a Scout leader, cheered her sons on, in their respective sports at Camelback High School, and still managed to be a well loved lady and friend to all. She loved her Eastern Star meetings and activities and attending the Shrine events with Clifford until she became too ill to attend. She valued the special friendship of her neighbors and dear friends: Dick, Terry, and Kris Macy, Kathy Hill, and Sylvia Wahl, to whom her family owes an extra debt of gratitude for their continued concern during this time. She also enjoyed her Crown King years of potlucks, card games, and shooting contests with Ed and Ann Fatout, Leo and Hannah Doerenbecher, and Ed and "Gabe" Voss. We thank everyone for helping make each day so happy and special for this very dear lady. A memorial services will be held Saturday at 3:00pm, September 18th at Shadow Mountain Mortuary 2350 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

COLQUITT, William G.
William G. Colquitt, 44, of Phoenix, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Tennessee and was a landscaper and Army veteran. Wife, Dorothy; daughter, April Amavisca; son, William; mother, Laura; sisters, Betty Martinez and Linda Beane; two grandchildren. 6/17/1994.

COLSON, Larry Martin
Services for Larry Martin Colson, 16, who died January 2, 1960, in St. Joseph's Hospital, were in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 3516 W. Bethany Home Rd. The Rev. L. H. Long officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. The young man was born in Phoenix and was a freshman at Washington High School. He attended Roosevelt Grammar School. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Colson, 1317 W. Palmaire; three brothers, Jerry and Joel Marty, both of Phoenix, and Donald, of San Francisco; and his grandfather, F. O. Colson, of Phoenix. 3 January 1960

COLTER, Aundreya
Aundreya Colter, infant daughter of Leslie and Jackie, of Peoria, was born in Phoenix and died Oct. 29, 1994. Survivors include her sisters, Courtney Russell and Shauna and Jacquiline; brother, Rashaw Harris; her grandparents and great-grandparents. Azuza World Ministries. 11/4/1994.

COLVIN, Gracie Louise
Gracie Louise Colvin, Infant, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 15, 2004. Services have been held. Arrangements were entrusted to Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

COLWELL, Eldon Dale
59, had been a miner in Iowa. He was born in Maitland, Missouri, and moved here two years ago from Cincinnati. Burial in Graham, Missouri, and services in Clarinda, Iowa. Wife, Bertha; son, John; daughter, Jenny COLWELL; another daughter, Louise NICKOLS of Ottumwa, Iowa. 9/1/1967.

COLWELL, Naomi
Naomi Colwell, 81, of Wittmann, a homemaker, died Aug. 2, 1994. Survivors include her daughter, Nita; sons, Marvin and Bruce; sister, Betty; seven grandchildren. Services Greer Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Road. Contributions: Porter Hospice, Denver, CO 80210. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

COMBS, Beauford L.
Beauford L. Combs, 76, entered ito rest on September 4, 2004. Beauford is survived by his 2 brothers, Fred Combs and Tom Leonor, and 2 sisters, Vada Alvarez and Rosalie Loyola. Beauford will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held from 9:00-9:30a. m. on Friday, September 10, 2004 at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale. Graveside service to follow at 10:00a. m. at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave, Glendale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

COMBS, George
8 May 1902 - Oct 1979 Funeral announcement only Universal Memorial Center. 4 Oct 1979

COMBS, Maude May
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude May Combs, 58, who died Saturday, January 2, 1960, in a Needles, California, hospital, will be today in the Chapel of Memories, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Dr. Frank McKibben will officiate. Entombment will be in Greenwood Mausoleum. Mrs. Combs resided in Earp, California. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was a clerk in the general store at Earp. She is survived by her husband, Chester H.; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Hahn, Phoenix; her mother, Mrs. Maude Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Nowka, both of Earp; and two grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

COMBS, Robert G.
Robert G. Combs, lifelong resident of Arizona, passed away September 21, 2004 in Glendale, AZ. Mr. Combs served in the United States Army; Veteran of WWII. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Friday, September 24, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ, where the funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2004. Interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

COMER, Paul M., Jr.
Paul M. Comer, Jr., 80, of Yuma, died at his home June 24, 1978. He was a Virginia native and moved to Yuma in 1924. He was a World War I veteran, a chiropractor, and member of the Local VFW. Son, Paul; daughter, Roberta Lee Graves; three brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren. Private cremation at Desert Lawn Crematory. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

COMFORT, Paul R.
Paul R. "Dick" Comfort, 79, passed away September 23, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Trula, of 58 years. Daughter, Lavonna Jayne (Claudio) Infusino of Glendale Heights, IL; Son, Fred Wayne (Sharon) Comfort of Goodyear, AZ; Daughter, Rebecca Elayne (Tommy) Grantland of Euless, TX. Four grandsons: John (Christine) Stern of Carol Springs, IL; "Jay" (Heather) Grantland of Ft. Worth, TX; "Beau" Grantland of New York City, NY; Christopher Infusino of Glendale Heights, IL. Four great- granddaughters Kelly, Brittany & Trinity Stern of Illinois and Camry Grantland of Texas. One sister Harriet (Chester) Whitmore of Boone, IA. Dick served in the Navy during WWII as a pilot of PBYs on search and rescue missions. He served 20 years on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, past commander of the M. C. S. O. Air Posse. He was Fixed Base operator of Fram Field Aviation on 99th Ave. & Glendale Ave. for 30 years. Upon retirement in 1985, he moved to Black Canyon City where he was active in many community activities including serving as President of the Black Canyon City Community Association for several years. He dearly loved Black Canyon City and the surrounding countryside. Memorial services will he held on October 5, 2004 at 2:00 PM at the Black Canyon City Community Church in Black Canyon City. The family requests contributions in lieu of flowers to the Black Canyon City Community Church. Private cremation arrangements made by Menke Funeral Home of Sun City, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

COMITO, Teresa
Teresa Comito, 79, died Monday, June 24, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. Husband, Domenico; children, Cosimo, Anthony and Mrs. Carmela Davis; and five grandchildren. Mass in the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. Bueirl in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/26/1974.

COMON, Alexandra
Alexandra Comon, 87, of Phoenix, AZ passed away September 21, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Comon, Sr. Survived by her four children; Gilbert Comon, Jr., Brent Comon, Dolores Taylor, Brittany Comon, grandchildren; Danielle Comon, Gabrielle Comon, Andre' Twiss, and great grandchildren; Toby Comon and Trinity Comon. Rosary will be held Thursday, September 23, 2004, 7:00 to 8:00 P. M., with visitation 6:00 to 7:00 P. M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Funeral Mass, Friday, September 24, 2004, 10:00 A. M., Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 North 27th Avenue. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, AZ. www. almooregrimshaw. com Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

COMPARETTI, Ermanno Francis
Ermanno Francis Comparetti, 87, a professor and composer, died Jan. 26, 1997, in Ahwatukee. He was born in Popoli, Italy. Member of the Cornell University Almni and founder of the Colby Community Symphony Orchestra. Daughter, Tanya Maria Smith; son, Roger F.; sister, Fernanda Dorrucci; and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

COMPTON, Dotty M.
Dotty M. Compton, 67, of Phoenix, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan, and was a US West Communications supervisor. Husband, Harry; daughter, Jean Corso; two grandchildren. Mass at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Phoenix. Feb 1, 1994.

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.

CONCHOLA, Timothy Lavaro
Timothy Lavaro Conchola, 41, who was a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital and a member of the American Legion Post 13 in his native Williams, died Oct. 11, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Conchola is survived by his wife, Cora; children, Christina, Anthony and James Conchola; stepchildren, Theresa, Joseph and Phillip Aroz; and a sister. Mass was in St. Anthony Church, 909 S. First Ave. Oct. 13, 1979.

CONCHOS, Antonia Marie
Antonia Marie "Toni" Conchos, 38, a nurses' aide at St. Joseph's Hospital, died Wednesday, September 29, 1982, in a traffic accident. Services for Mrs. Conchos, 6420 S. Eighth Place, will be at 9 am. Saturday in Phoenix Tabernacle, 1241 E. Baseline. She was a native of Phoenix. Survivors include two daughters, Yolanda and Maria; two sons, Louis and Pedro; her mother, Emma Medina; four sisters Yolanda Torrez, Norma Perales, Georgia Gonzales, Jessica Hafner; brothers Angel and Richard Gonzales, all of Phoenix; and a grandmother, Antonia Villareal. Interment East Resthaven Park. A. L. Moore & Sons. The Arizona Republic October 1, 1982.

CONDRA, Frank W.
Cave Creek - Frank W. Condra, 81, died Wed., May 29, 1974. He was a retired mining prospector. He had no immediate survivors. Sunnyslope Sunnyside Mortuary of Phoenix. Graveside services were at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley. 6/3/1974.

CONDRY, Eunice Catherine
Eunice Catherine Condry, 59, of Casa Grande, a title clerk, died July 29, 1994. She was born in Denver and also was a secretary. Survivors include her daughters, Terry Patrick and Susan Machesney; son, William; sister, Marion Carelli and four grandchildren. Services Wednesday United Methodist Church, Casa Grande. Cole and Maud Mortuary, Casa Grande. August 3, 1994.

CONE, Chloe Ursula
Chloe Ursula Cone, 96, Buckeye, Arizona, passed away August 28, 2004. Services are private. Arrangements handled by Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

CONE, Gilbert G.
Gilbert G. Cone, 79, of Scottdale, died Aug. 4, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a retired merchant and World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Rosalie; daughters, Judith Schindler, Carole Bonnet and Ann Cone-Sevi; sons, Rick and Jay; nine grandchildren. Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th St. Published 6 August 1994.

CONELY, Robert, Jr.
Robert Conely, Jr., was a Phoenix native. Daughters, Yolanda and Maria; sons, Louis and Pedro; mother, Emma MEDIAN; four sisters; two brothers; a grandmother. 10/1/1982.

CONKLE, Thoburn H.
Thoburn H. Conkle, 67, a seasonal Phoenix resident, died Thursday, June 13, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio. Wife, Gertrude; children, Mrs. Marilyn Shellman, Mrs. Suzanne Cozad; and Norman B. Conkle, and eight grandchildren. Services and burial were in Columbus, Ohio. Graumtich & Sons Mortuary. 6/15/1974.

CONKLIN, Arthur F.
Glendale -- Services for Arthur F. Conklin, 86, who died Wednesday, August 9, 1967, in Northwest Hospital were at Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Burial in Memory Lawn. Mr. Conklin, a 32-year resident of Glendale, was born in Valparaiso, Nebraska, and came here from San Francisco, California, where he had worked as a machinist. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include a stepson, Henry Handy of Coolidge, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mabel Kirkpatrick of Escondido, Calif. The AZ Republic 11 August 1967.

CONLEY, Ada
Ada Conley, 88, Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 22, 2004. Services Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 10:30 a. m. at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. Send gifts in lieu of flowers to Sharon Adult Care Home, 12424 E. Via de Palmas, Chandler, AZ 85249. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

CONLEY, Ada Ella
Ada Ella Larsen Conley, 88, was born November 18, 1915 in Norfolk, Nebraska. She moved to Phoenix in 1926. She worked as a cashier in banks, grocery stores, drug stores and the dog and horse races. Her parents and all six of her brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Her ex-husband Ralph C. Conley also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Ralyne Kampfer, her son-in-law, Wesley Kampfer and her grandchildren, Carri Mitchell Gambill and Andrew Kampfer. She was cared for the last six years by the "angels" at Sharon's Adult Care Home, Chandler, AZ. She will be missed by all she left behind. Services Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 10:30 am at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

CONLEY, Lillian Marie
Lillian Marie Conley, 87, of Sun City, died Feb. 9, 1994. She was born in MOnett, MIssouri, and was a retired teacher. Survivors include her sisters, Virginia MacPhail and Mary Catharine Conley. Mass at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, Sun City. 2/11/1994.

CONLEY, Luther
Services for Luther Conley, 56, of 9124 N. 14th St., will be in Hansen Mortuary's Sunnyslope Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St. with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Mr. COnley died Thursday, May 4, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. He was a retired crane operator. An Arizona resident 14 years, he was a native of Paintsville, Kentucky. Surviving are his wife, Maude, Phoenix; a son, Ernest, Phoenix; daughter, Mrs. Ola Ann Sails, Huntsville, Alabama; a brother and two sisters out of state and two grandchildren. Sunday, 5/7/1967.

CONLEY, Susan Jo
Susan Jo Conley, of Phoenix died at home on Saturday the 11th and was 58. A Memorial Mass will be held at Annunciation Catholic Church in Arcadia, CA on September 25th at 10:00 A. M. The family asks donations be made in her memory to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements entrusted to the Neptune Society 1729 W. Greentree Dr., Suite 103 Tempe, AZ 85284-2710. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

CONLEY, Susan Jo
Susan Jo Conley, 58, of Phoenix died Sept. 11, 2004, in Phoenix. Neptune Society handled arrangements. (480) 785-7000. Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

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.

CONNARY, Jeff Tracy
Jeff Tracy Connary, 32, Queen Creek, died Saturday, September 18, 2004. Visitation: 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, September 24, 2004 at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care 400 S. Power Road, Mesa. Services: 11:00, Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Red Mountain Christian Center 740 N. Power Road, Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

CONNARY, Jeff Tracy
Jeff Tracy Connary, 32, of Queen Creek died Sept. 18, 2004, in Scottsdale. Services: 11 a. m. Saturday at Red Mountain Christian Center, 740 N. Power Road, Mesa. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care handled arrangements. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

CONNELL, William
Funeral services for William Connell, 84, who died yesterday, January 4, 1960, in his home, were held last night in the chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. The Ref. Frank H. Klutz officiated. Burial will be in DeKalb, Illinois. Mr. Connell, born in Glasgow, Scotland, came to Phoenix four years ago from Evanston, Illinois. A retired lineman for the Illinois Bell Telephone System, he was a veteran of the Spanish American War. He is survived by a son, Robert H., Phoenix, and two grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

CONNELLY, Shawn Edward
Shawn Edward Connelly, 16, who would have been a senior at Camelback High School, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Connelly; brothers, Dennis, Michael and Richard; a sister, Patricia Louise; and grandmother, Mrs. Mary Connelly. Arcadia Funeral Home. Mass in the Church of St. Agnes. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 7/4/1974.

CONNER, Charles Henry
Sun City - Charles Henry Conner, 77, died Friday, July 5, 1974, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. He had been postmaster 20 years in his native Coatesville Pennsylvania. He also had been a professional photographer who had put on slide presentations in schools and clubs of the area. Wife, Margaret; a son, Theodore; a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Davis; a brother, S. Grant and another brother and a sister out of state and four grandchildren. Services were in St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 103rd and Peoria Avenues. Private burial. 7/8/1974.

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.

CONNER, Ica R.
29 Aug 1902 - 6 Oct 1979 Sun City - Ica R. Conner, 77, died Oct. 6, 1979, at Boswell Hospital. She moved to Arizona in 1930 and was a member of Sun City Christian Church. Services were at Sunland Memorial Park. Mon., 10/8/1979.

CONNOLLY, Elizabeth Frances
Prescott -- Elizabeth Frances Connolly, 69, died Sat., May 13, 1967, at Yavapai Community Hospital. Mrs. Connolly was a native of New York City and came to Prescott in 1962 upon her retirement from the Woodmen of the World Insurance Co. in Omaha, NE. She is survived by two brothers, Lawrence RODENFELS, Cleveland, and Ralph RODENFELS, Waverly, OH; sister, Mrs. A. R. KRATZ, Cincinnati. Mass of Requiem was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. headstone 5/17/1967.

CONNOLLY, Grace L.
There were private services for Grace L. Connolly, 64, who moved to Phoenix recently from Toledo, Ohio. She died Oct. 22, 1979, in a doctor's office. Survivors include her children, Regian L. Fall and Joseph F. Axtell; four sisters; a brother; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The AZ Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

CONNOLY, Vivian E.
Mrs. Vivian E. Connolly, 55, moved here in 1958 from her native Huntington, West Virginia, and died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Arnold; three sons, Eddie, James R. and Grafton, all of Phoenix; three sisters, Mary Malnus, Beulah Smith, and Ruth, all of Huntington, W.VA; and six grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

CONNOR, Thomas E.
Thomas E. Connor, Sr., 80, of Teutopolis, Ill. (former Mesa resident), died Sept. 16, 2004, in Effingham, Ill. Bauer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (217) 342-2177. Submitted on (09/24/2004) from East Valley Tribune

CONRAD, Robert Alfred
Robert Alfred Conrad, 49, of Surprise, passed away September 18, 2004. No services planned. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, Az, 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

CONRAD, Rosemary L.
Rosemary L. Conrad, 76 of Phoenix, AZ passed away September 19, 2004. She was born 9/13/28 in Cincinnati, OH. She will be remembered for her love of life, generous spirit and endless love for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by them. She is survived by her husband Dan, her eight children, Sharon (Jim) Civitello, Sandy (Mitch) Keleman, Sue Castelletti, Sally (Brian) Donovan, Dennis (Kasey), Tim (Darlene), Dan (Janet) and Charlotte (Mike) Mester, sister Loretta Vickers and brother Jim (Dolores) Miller, 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, 9/25 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 4300 West Southern, Phoenix AZ. A rosary service at 9:30AM will be followed by a Mass at 10AM. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be sent to Rosemary's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or made online at www. stjude. org/donate. Tempe Mortuary handling arrangements. (480) 967-1643 Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

CONRAD, Rosemary L.
Rosemary L. Conrad, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 19, 2004. Rosary 9:30am Saturday Sept. 25 at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 4410 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix, Mass 10:00a. m. Sept. 25 at St. Edward's Church. Contributions to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

CONRAD, Rosemary L.
Rosemary L. Conrad, 76, of Phoenix died Sept. 19, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 4410 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Tempe Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 967-1643. Submitted on (09/23/2004) from East Valley Tribune

CONRAD, Rosemary L.
Rosemary L Conrad, 76, of Phoenix, AZ passed away September 19, 2004. She was born 9/13/28 in Cincinnati, OH. She will be remembered for her love of life, generous spirit and endless love for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by them. She is survived by her husband Dan, her eight children, Sharon (Jim) Civitello, Sandy (Mitch) Keleman, Sue Castelletti, Sally (Brian) Donovan, Dennis (Kasey), Tim (Darlene), Dan (Janet) and Charlotte (Mike) Mester, sister Loretta Vickers and brother Jim (Dolores) Miller, 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, 9/25 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 4300 West Southern, Phoenix AZ. A rosary service at 9:30AM will be followed by a Mass at 10AM. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be sent to Rosemary's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or made online at www. stjude. org/donate . TEMPE MORTUARY handling arrangements. (480) 967-1643 Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

CONRAD, Vernon
10 Mar 1905 - 5 Dec 1982 Scottsdale - Vernon P. Conrad, 77, died Dec. 5, 1982, in Medford, Oregon, while visiting his son. He was born in Flanagan, IL, and graduated from Bluffton College in Ohio. He was part oenr of Corn Belt Hatcheries until 1952 when he moved to Phoenix and worked for Scott Corporation. He was inducted into the BLuffont College Hall of Fame in 1978 because of his football and track record at the school and was a member of the Scottsdale Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Anita; children, Vernita, James, Larry and Jay Dee; and two brothers. 12/10/1982.

CONROY, Richard J.
Richard J. Conroy, 78, a retired supervisor and refrigeration mechanic for a dairy, died Thursday, June 13, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a member of the Church of All Saints, Velda Rose Golf Club, and the American Legion. Survivors include a sister, Mary Battisor; nephew, Edward Durkin. Larry J. Melcher Mortuary. Services and burial in his native Youngstown, Ohio. 6/15/1974.

CONSIGLIO, Mary
Mary Consiglio, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1551 E. Dana, Mesa, AZ, 480-964-1719. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

CONSIGLIO, Mary
Mary Consiglio, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Arizona in 1983. Survivors include her husband Peter, daughter Joann Mannino and husband Charles of Arizona, son Peter Consiglio and wife Rose of New York, six grandchildren: Michael, Charles, Lori, Robert, and Lisa of Arizona and Michael of New York. Funeral Mass to be held at 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at Christ the King Church, 1551 E. Dana Avenue, Mesa, Arizona. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, Mesa. 480-830-4422. Submitted on (09/14/2004) from East Valley Tribune

CONTERARS, Emily
Emily Conterars, 62, of 1229 1/2 S. Ninth Ave., died Tuesday, January 13, 1976, in Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Arizona. Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors include a son, Joseph Lewis; a brother and a sister. 1/15/1976.

CONTI, Victor
Victor (Vic) Conti of Phoenix, AZ went to be with our Lord on September 8, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 72. His loving family was at his bedside. He was a loving husband and caring father, devoted to his family. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York and came to Phoenix in 1978. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After retiring from his profession of diesel mechanic he joined his son, Paul, in the family restaurant business. After retiring from the restaurant, he found happiness as a Silver Bullet employee for Wells Fargo Bank. His passions in life were family, cooking and woodworking. Vic is survived by his wife, Phyllis of 50 years, his six children Carla Williams (Donald) of Phoenix, Paul (Sharon) of Naples, FL, Rick of Raleigh, NC, Phyllis Shinkel (David) of Tucson, AZ, Joseph (Linda) of Fullerton, CA and Vicki Pringle (Wesley) of Canton, MI, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his three brothers, Vincent and Umberto of Niagara Falls, NY, Anthony of Bayside, NY, several brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces and nephews. Vic was the center of his family and he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers please make your donation to the American Cancer Society. Visitations will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. between 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM with a Rosary starting at 7 PM and a Scripture reading at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, September 13, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Seton 9728 W. Palmeras Ln. beginning at 10 AM. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/11/2004 - 9/12/2004.

CONTRERAS, Peter
Florence - Peter Contreras, 57, a certified public accountant with an office in Coolidge, died Friday, June 21, 1974, in Maricopa County Hospital of burns received April 7 while at work in his office.Children, Mrs. Mary Lou Granillo, Mrs. Peggy Cathmer, Mrs. Sara Celaya, Angela Contreras, and John M; brother, Alex; and sisters, Mrs. Cuca Ruiz and Mrs. Virginia Ruiz. Mr. Contreras was a veteran of World War II. Services were in the Catholic Church of the Assumption. Burial in Florence Cemetery. 6/25/1974.

CONWAY, Carrie
24 Nov 1888 - 12 Dec 1970. Scottsdale - Carrie Conway, 82, a native of Bainbridge Township, MI, died Sat., Dec. 12, 1970. Mrs. Conway moved here in 1963 from Benton Harbor, MI. Survivors include her son, Evan B., of Scottsdale; two brothers and a sister out of state. Services and burial were in Benton Harbor. 12/14/1970.

CONWAY, Clifford Taylor
Clifford Taylor Conway, 70, of Gilbert, a retired painter, died Aug. 20, 1994. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gail Colleen; daughters, Della Russell, Sandra Westbrook, Cindy Poland, Sarah Krakowiak, Tina Corona, Carol Smelser and Connie Shumway; sons, Michael, Timothy and Cory; 42 grandchildre; and one great-grandchild. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 E. Cullumber St., Gilbert. Meldrum Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, 8/24/1994.

CONWAY, Daisy
Safford -- Daisy Conway, 91, was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, and died Sun., May 14, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. She came to Arizona in 1900. She was a pioneer teacher in the state. Survived by one son, Terrance, now serving with the Army in Vietnam; one sister, Mrs. Hallie WOOTAN, Phoenix; and five grandchildren. Burial in Safford Union Cemetery. 5/19/1967.

CONWAY, Joseph Francis
Sun City -- Joseph Francis Conway, 67, 10517 Ridgeview Rd., died Thurs., Feb. 12, 1976, in Boswell Hospital. He had been an attorney for Royal GLobe Insurance Co of Buffalo, N.Y. until retiring here in 1971. He held degrees from Scranton University and the University of New York. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Nancy Jones and Catherine Conway; a sister, Dorothy Conway; and four grandchildren. Mass at the Church of St. Clement, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd. 14 Feb 1976

CONWAY, Warren M.
Sun City - Warren M. Conway, 75, died June 29, 1978, in Boswell Hospital. He graduated from the University of Illinois and retired as a sales engineer after years with General Electric's X-Ray Division. Wife, Laura, and a sister survive. Services in Memphis, Tennessee. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

CONWELL, Ellis D.
Prescott -- Ellis D. Conwell, 70, an Army veteran of World War I and a retired postal clerk, died Tuesday, August 8, 1967, at Whipple VA Hospital here. Mr. Conwell moved to Apache Junction six years ago from Iowa, where he was born. He had been a patient at the hospital for four months. Services were at the VA Chapel. Burial in VA Cemetery. Local arrangements made by the Chapel of the Garden. Surviving are his wife, Waynne Etta; a son, Robert, of Honolulu; a brother out of state; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 10 1967.

COOK, Agnes Edna
Agnes Edna Cook, 88, was born in North Dakota and died Jan. 27, 1997, in Glendale. Daughter, Delores L. Evans; son, John E. Utterbeck; two sisters; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

COOK, Audrey L.
13 Oct 1944 - 27 Oct 1979 Audrey L. Cook, 35, was born in Morenci and was killed in a traffic accident Oct. 27, 1979, on Cave Creek Road. Surviving are her husband, Joseph; son, Wade E.; parents, Allen and Audrey Bridges(?); and three brothers. Graveside services were in Phoenix Memorial Park. Oct. 30, 1979.

COOK, Clifford Elbirtus
Clifford Elbirtus Cook, 66, who had been pastor of Free Methodist Churches in Oklahoma for 20 years and worked six years at Phoenix Christian High School, died Wed., Oct. 23, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. He had served his church at Life Line Children's Home in Kansas City, Kansas, and at Central College before coming here 17 years ago from McPherson, Kansas. He also was a salesman for National Investors Insurance Co. until retiring in 1971. Children, Herbert Cook, Clifford and Charles Bevington, Wayne Haeberle, Don Hershy, Virginia Hoffman and Connie Lundy; a brother; and 20 grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 10/25/1974.

COOK, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cook, 95, died Wed., Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. Mrs. Cook was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to Arizona 22 years ago from New York. Survivors include her husband, Nathan; a son, Herbert; two daughters, Eleanor May and Amelia Slack; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two gr-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette 10/16/1982.

COOK, Elsie
Memorial services for Elsie Cook, 84, who came to Phoenix 23 years ago from her native Nebraska, were in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Mrs. Cook died Dec. 29, 1981, in Hillhaven Health Care Center. She is survived by children, Priscilla Walters and Wayne D.; six grandchildren and a brother. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1982.

COOK, Helen A.
Helen A. Cook, 57, who lived in Tempe and Mesa the past 25 years, died Monday, June 24, 1974. Husband, Joseph M.; children, Mrs. Judith Nichols, Mrs. Kathy Quick and Richard; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary. Cremation. 6/26/1974.

COOK, Horton
Horton "H. B." Cook, 80, of Prescott, a retired district supervisor for El Paso Natural Gas, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Texas and was a WWII Army veteran. Daughter, Sandra; sisters, Ollie Hannah and Louise Hall; brothers, Bill and Eldon; friend, Jackie HUBBARD. Services Prescott Elks Lodge, 6245 E. Arizona 69, Prescott, Valley. The Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

COOK, James Alton
James Alton Cook - husband, father, son, brother, and gramps - died at age 61 of a sudden illness the morning of September 13, 2004 at Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City, CA. Jim was born in Great Falls, Montana on February 23, 1943 to Alton J. and Arlene K. Cook. Jim attended Billings Senior High School and served two years in the U. S. Navy. In 1965, Jim joined the Great Falls Police department where he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Jim earned an Associate Degree in Criminology from the College of Great Falls in 1974. In 1978, Jim left the Great Falls Police department and joined the Maricopa County Attorney's office in Phoenix, AZ as a detective and special investigator. While with the County Attorney's office, Jim led the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force and was named investigator of the year. On August 24, 1980, Jim married Carol Dangers. After retiring in 2004, Jim and Carol fulfilled their dream of moving to Brookings, OR where they enjoyed the peaceful ocean setting. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Alton J. Cook. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of Brookings, Oregon, his daughters: Deb Cook-Ozga (John) of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois; Kim Cullens (Spike) of Sunset, Utah; LaRae Dilley (Kevin) of Riverdale, Utah; Tanya Fiske (Dave) of Helena, Montana; his sons Kevin Dangers (Michelle) of Danville, CA; Brian Dangers (Nancy) of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; 16 grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews. Jim is also survived by his mother, Arlene K. Cook of Billings, Montana, and three brothers: Ralph K. Cook (Barbara); Keith D. Cook (Cori); & R. Bruce Cook (Kim) of Billings, Montana. Following Jim's wishes, he was cremated and family members spread his ashes from the Whistle Bouy to Harris Beach in Oregon. Memorials may be sent to the South Coast Humane Society, PO Box 7833, Brookings, OR 97415 or the charity of your choice. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

COOK, Jean M.
Interment Hayward, California. Meldrum Mortuary. 7 January 1960 announcement only

COOK, Jesse W.
Jesse W. Cook, 40, an auto body repairman in Phoenix, died September 22, 1982, in California. Services for Cook, 2541 E. Tierra Buena, were in Shadow Mountain Mortuary. He was born in Baltimore and served in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his parents, Mary and Jesse COOK; stepdaughter, Barbara; step-son, Brian. 10/1/1982.

COOK, John Stillman
John Stillman Cook, 63, of Strawberry, a tile company executive, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Sally A. Tindell, Sharon L. and Susan L.; sons, David S. and Thomas D.; sister, Jane Sasek; and two grandchildren. Services Thursday, Payson Funeral Home, 302 W. Aero Drive, Payson. Contributions Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital, Shriners Temple, 552 N. 50th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Published in The Arizona Republic/The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, May 19, 1994.

COOK, John T.
80, moved here in 1935 from McAllen, Texas. He was born in Chicago. Son, John A.; daughter, Mrs. Norma F. EDWARDS of Phoenix; a sister out of state; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/29/1967.

COOK, John Thomas
Payson - John T. Cook, 29, was injured fatally Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, while trying to help a stalled motorist when his tractor rolled off the control road a mile west of Kohl's Ranch. Mr. Cook had lived here the past year where he was a wood cutter. He was born in Washington, came to Phoenix 14 years ago, and graduated from Camelback High School and was a member of the Army Reserves. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; two sons, Scott and Troy of the home; his mother, Mrs. Helen Cook of Phoenix; five brothers, Earl of San Jose, CA, Edward of Scottsdale, Joseph with the Marines, Robert with the Army, and Richard of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Carol Ward of Phoenix; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stenson of Phoenix. Mass was said at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

COOK, Kathryn Ann
Kathryn Ann Cook, 16, of Phoenix, died Nov. 3, 1994. She was born in Phoenix and was a student at Thunderbird High School. She was a junio volunteer at John C. Lincoln Hospital & Health Center. Survivors include her parents, Marey and Richard; sisters, Jodi and Lisa; and her grandparents. Shepard of the Valley Methodist Church. 5 Nov 1994.

COOK, Robert Verne
Robert Verne Cook, 58, who had been a teacher in the Glendale Union High School District since 1952, died December 31, 1981, in his home, 62 W. Culver. Mr. Cook joined the faculty of Washington High School in 1955, where he taught speech, drama and English until the time of his death. The past 18 years he also taught in the Phoenix College evening division. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and received the Rosenzweig Award as the outstanding male student when he graduated from Phoenix College in 1947. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Arizona and served with the Army Air Force in World War II as a meterologist. He was born in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, and came to Phoenix in 1936. Survivors include his sister, Mary Beth (Mrs. Harold) EATON, Albuquerque, New Mexico; brothers, Harlin M. and John Elson COOK. Services conducted by Dr. D. C. Martin in A. L. Moore & Memory Chapel, 333 W. Adams. Interment Greenwood. Published in the Arizona Republic, Tuesday, January 5, 1982.

COOKE, Elinor Lee
Elinor Lee Cooke, 2101 E. Maryland, stepmother of Mrs. William F. F. Ames, England, passed away Thursday, February 4, 1982. Inurnment Evergreen Cemetery. Feb. 7, 1982.

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.

COOL, Linden
Gila Bend - Linden "Lynn" Cool, 67, a well-known hunting guide and community chef, died Nov. 22, 1982, at his home in Gila Bend. He was a native of Plymouth, Michigan, and moved to Gila Bend 54 years ago. He was a member of the Gila Bend Elks Club and Sportsmens Club. He was a plumber by trade. Survived by wife, Anna; daughter, Lynda Ives; son, Larry; three sisters; five brothers; and 14 grandchildren. Gravesides services were at the Pioneer Cemetery in Gila Bend. Buckeye Funeral Home. 11/26/1982.

COOLEY, George William
Funeral services and burial for George William Cooley, 76, who died here January 13, 1960, were in Greybull, Wyoming. Mr. Cooley, a native of What Cheer, Iowa, was visiting his son, George L. Cooley, when he died. Other survivors are his wife, Alice Dollie; a brother, Robert, Butte, Montana, and a grandchild. The AZ Republic 14 Jan 1960.

COOLEY, Ruth
Ruth Cooley, 58, of 2044 E. Whitton, died Dec. 20, 1982, in Humana Hospital in Phoenix. Mrs. Cooley had worked for Continental Circuits Corp. in Phoenix. She moved to Arizona three years ago from her native New York. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Clement, Jody Ness, Diane Foose and Lautie Vickel. Mercer Mortuary arranged private cremation. 12/22/1982.

COOLEY, William S.
27 Dec 1914 - 14 April 1978 Avondale - William S. Cooley, 63, who retired after 20 years in the Navy, lived in Arizona 30 years and died April 14, 1978. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fleet Reserve and American legion. Wife, Ileta; sons, Clarence and John; eight grandchildren and five sisters and three brothers. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

COOMBS, Mary Margaret
Mary Margaret Coombs, 83, of Phoenix, died June 15, 1994. She was born in Pittsburgh and was a retired bookkeeper and past president of Toastmasters. Sisters, Frances B. Jones, Eulalie Eichenlaub, Joan B. Kerns, Patricia McGreal, Mary Lou Borst and Jeanne Bridgeman; and brother, James G. Bridgeman, Jr. St. Francis Catholic Church. 6/17/1994.

COOMBS, Max M.
Globe -- Max M. Coombs, 56, died Wed., Jan. 7, 1976, at Gila General Hospital. He was a native of Central and resided in the Globe-Miami area for 46 years. He had been a truck driver for Hagen Construction Co. for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wife, Lois; children, Max, Jr., Thomas, Linda GOSS; a brother; five sisters; and a grandchild. 1/9/1976.

COOMBS, Ruby Lee
Mesa - Ruby Lee Coombs, 61, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital, Phoenix. Husband, Afton; daughter, Mrs. Rhonda Sue Cuzzort; two brothers; a sister and a grandchild. She was a member of the Alma Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 7/4/1974.

COON, Agnes J.
Services for Mrs. Agnes J. Coon, 62, who died Thursday, December 31, 1959, at her home, 1819 W. Willetta, were in the Camelback Chapel and Funeral Home, 21 W. Camelback. Elder C. M. Christenson officiated. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. Mrs. Coon came to Phoenix eight years ago from Michigan. She is survived by a son, Lewis James Adams, of Tempe and a sister and a brother in Detroit. Sunday, 3 January 1960

COON, Loda Mary
Tempe -- Loda Mary Coon, 21, of 424 W. Parkway, died Friday, Aug. 25, 1967, in Owosso, Michigan, after the motorcycle on which she and her husband were riding collided with a truck. Her husband was reported in ciritcal condition in a Lansing, Michigan, hospital. Born in Richmond, Calif., Mrs. Coon was enrolled as a senior at Arizona State University for the coming school year. A member of Sigma Alpha Iota and Tau Alpha Upsilon sororities, she was graducated in 1964 from West High in Phoenix. She came to Arizona from Berkley, Calif., in 1960. Survivors include her husband, Robert; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Rhodes of Tempe; and three sisters, Orpha Ellen Rhodes of Tempe and Mrs. Eva Johns and Mrs. Elaine Zimmerman, both of Phoenix. Graveside services at Double Butte Cemetery. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic, Monday, August 28, 1967.

COON, Mayo Emmett
Springerville - Mayo Emmett Coon, 72, died Wed., June 12, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. He managed the While Mountain Motel in Springerville. Wife, Iza; children, Mayo, Jr., Mrs. Kathryn Grossnickle, Mrs. Serena Grossnickle, Mrs. Hazel Daum, Mrs. Mildred Palmer and Mrs. Norma Gaer; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Neitz Mortuary, Springerville. 6/16/1974

COON, Mercy Ellen
74, Cottonwood, Friday, 22 January 1960

COONROD, Marjorie
Sun City - Services for Marjorie Coonrod, 69, of 9609 Glen Oaks Circle, were at Lundberg's Sunland Chapel. Mrs. Coonrod died June 24, 1978, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. A Minnesota native, Mrs. Coonrod came to Arizona in 1973. She was formerly employed as a secretary for 20 years at Northern States Power Co. She attended Deluth State Teachers College and was a member of the All Saints Desert Episcopalian Church. Husband, George; a son, Richard, and one sister. Meldrum Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

COONROD, Marjorie
Marjorie, Coonrod, 69, died 24 June 1978. from Minnesota Published 25 Jun 1978

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.

COOPER, Annie Laura
Annie Laura Cooper, 90, died April 25, 1978, in a Valley nursing home. Mrs. Cooper moved to Arizona from Savannah, Georgia, and had been a valley resident for 29 years. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and past Relief Society president and visiting teacher. Daughter, Mildred Willis; two sons, Wilbur and Mitch Woods; four step-daughters, Retta Thompson, Irene Workman, Margaret Ellsworth, and Eleanor McIntire; six stepsons, Morris, Edward, John, Jim, Jess and Paul Cooper; one sister; one brother, 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services at Meldrum Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

COOPER, Beth S.
Graveside rites for Beth S. Cooper, 57, were in Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler. Bueler Mortuary of Chandler handled arrangements. Mrs. Cooper, who formerly lived in Phoenix, died Friday, July 12, 1974, in Reno, Nevada, where she was employed by Quality Laundry. Survivors include sons, Edwin C. and Donald F. Cooper. Published Thursday, July 18, 1974.

COOPER, Caroline E.
Caroline E. Cooper, 44, of Casa Grande, died Dec. 20, 1982, at Hoemako Hospital. Mrs. Cooper was born in Sterling, Colorado, and lived in Arizona since 1967. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, William; daughter, Michelle L.; son, Allen L.; stepdaughter, Theresa E.; stepson, Tracy L.; mother, Christina Rigel; six sisters and two brothers; three grandchildren. 12/23/1982.

COOPER, Charles E.
Winslow -- Services for Charles E. Cooper, 27, who died Wednesday in Colorado in a traffic accident, will be today at the Schott an McMillan chapel. The Rev. Harry DAVIS will officiate. Burial will be in Desert View Cemetery. Mr. Cooper is survived by wife, Audine, of Winslow; sisters, Myrtle SPEAR, of Winslow, and Mrs. Luween Williams, of Clay Springs; other two sisters, two brothers and parents, all of Crescent City, Calif. The Arizona Republic August 9, 1998 pg. 34

COOPER, Dennis Clifton
Dennis Clifton Cooper, 51, of Laveen, was born in Pigua, Ohio, and died Oct. 30, 1994. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Sutton; son, Ben; sister, Loretta Johnson; and three grandchildren. 2 Nov 1994.

COOPER, Elizabeth Ann.
Services for Elizabeth Ann Cooper, 18, who died Friday, January 29, 1960, at Good Samaritan Hospital will be at Memory Chapel, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. The Rev. David E. Young will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Park. Miss Cooper, a native Phoenician, was a 1959 graduate of Sunnyslope High School. She was a member of Northwest Missionary Church. She had been employed by Holsum Bakery. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Cooper, 1834 W. Desert Cove; a brother, Harold Edward, and her grandfather, William P. Cooper, both of Phoenix. Sunday, 31 January 1960

COOPER, Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S. Cooper, 77, a homemaker, moved to Phoenix 16 years ago from her native Illinois and died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1982. Survivors include her husband, Richard; a brother and a sister. Services were at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. 10/19/1982.

COOPER, Gerald L., Rev.
Tempe - The Rev. Gerald L. Cooper, 67, who came to Arizona in 1945, died Oct. 3, 1979, in a Phoenix nursing home. He was former pastor of what is now Lakeshore Bible Church of God. He came here from Minnesota and lived in Tempe before going to the nursing home. Two sisters survive. Services were in Lakeshore Bible Church of God, Rev. Kent H. Ross, officiating. 4 Oct 1979

COOPER, James Howard
James Howard Cooper, 79, of Apache Junction, died Aug. 16, 1994. He was born in Stuart City, Iowa, and was a service station owner and operator. Wife, Opal Marie; daughters, Sandra L. Limon, Catherine E. Cooke, Jodie Ann Hancock and Julie Marie Huish; sons, Scott W. King, Frances E., James C., and Jeffry H.; parents, Bessie Verden Beck and James Clay; sister, Ethel Faye Wagoner; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mountain View Mortuary, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. 8/19/1994.

COOPER, Jerry Donald
Jerry Donald Cooper, 61, of Phoenix, a driver for the U. S. Postal Service, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Mitchell, Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Jeannine Thomas; daughter, Stella J. Rodriguez; sisters, Norma Jean Mitchell, Lois York, Mildred Henley, Helen Cooper, Frances Hash and Sue Lewis; brothers, Carl, Jack and Dale; and two grandchildren. Mass Monday St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 8802 S. Central Ave. Botimer Funeral Home, Inc. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 7-8, 1994.

COOPER, John M.
John M. Cooper, 82, wife, Helen; son, Jack; daughter, Ann Heffley. 10/1/1982. Memorial service was held today for John M. Cooper, 82, a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley who was born in Canyon, Texas, and came to Arizona in 1956 from Montana. Cooper died Thursday in his Phoenix home. He was area director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona, served as an assistant superintendent at the Navajo agency in Window Rock, Arizona, and Range and Sheep Breeding Laboratory at Fort Wingate, N. M. He was director in charge of bureau participation in the Missouri River Basin investigation, worked for 14 years with the U. S. Department of Agriculture and served as assistant cashier of the First National Bank and as a business development department representative. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son, Jack; a daughter, Ann Heffley; one sister; three grandsons; and one great-grandson. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982.

COOPER, Wilbur P.
Chandler - Wilbur P. Cooper, 72, a retired lawyer, died Dec. 25, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Cooper, of 897 W. Tulsa St., was born in Byron, Illinois, and moved to Arizona in 1978. He was an Army World War II veteran and graduate of the University of Illinois School of Law. He was a Mason and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite, and son, John. Services will be in Illinois. Bueler Mortuary made local arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic December 29, 1982.

COOTS, Thomas R.
Glendale - Thomas R. Coots, 57, of 3515 W. Rose Ave., a concrete salesman for Reeves Ready Mix for 37 years, died Nov. 14, 1982, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Coots was born in Ada, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona 49 years ago. He was a member of the Saguaro and Skunk Creek Riders Club. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Anna Branscum and Carol Coots; two sisters and three grandchildren. Services today at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

COPALMAN, Sol
Sol Copalman, 80, of Scottsdale, a hardware retailer, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; daughter, Ila Jarol; son, Lee; sisters, Betty Gould and Bertha Margolis; brother, Lou; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services Monday Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 2601 E. Thomas Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

COPAS, Keith Milton
Mr. Keith Milton Copas, 72, of Madisonville, KY died Tuesday, September 14, 2004. He was a US Army veteran. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A. M. Thursday at the Praise Temple Apostolic Church. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P. M. at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10:00 A. M. until the service at the church. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

COPAS, Virginia
Virginia A. Copas, 44, who moved here in 1962 from Indiana and had been a Honeywell, Inc., employee 14 years, died Oct. 31, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Copas was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9400 and American Legion Post 75 auxiliaries. Surviving are her husband, Richard; sons, Bruce and Philip; a grandchild; four sisters and two brothers. Rosary was in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Mass was in Most Holy Trinity Church, 8620 N. 7th St.. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

COPE, Ella Florence
Ella Florence Cope, 78, came to Phoenix in 1963 from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and died Wed., July 17, 1974, while vacationing at Laguna Beach, California. Daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Sprinkle and Nancy Jane Cope; and two grandchildren. Services and burial were in Salem, Missouri. 7/20/1974.

COPELAND, James H.
2 May 1915 - 28 Jan 1981 Ajo - James H. Copeland, 66, a former Ajo resident who reitred as a train engineer for Phelps Dodge Corp., died Jan. 28, 1981, in Fergu Lake, Calif. Mr. Copeland, of Martinez Lake, near Yuma, was born in Austin, Texas, and came to Arizona in 1938. He had been a member of the Ajo Elks Lodge and moved to Martinez Lake in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; sons, Don and Charles; a brother; a sister and three grandchildren. Services Tuesday at the Douglass Funeral Home in Ajo. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1981.

COPELAND, Myrtle
Mrs. Myrtle Copeland, 67, a class leader and missionary in Tanner Chapel AME Church, died Monday, May 15, 1967, in Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cameron, TX, and moved to Phoenix 40 years ago from Waco, TX. Survivors include a sister, Glina Jackson of Waco, TX; and two brothers, John Wilson of Waco and U. T. Wilson of Dallas. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/19/1967.

COPESEY, Lynn E.
Lynn E. Copsey, 84, of Sun City West, a retired railroad conductor, died May 16, 1998. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was a World War II Army veteran. He also was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Letts); stepdaughters, Trudy BLACK, Laurel KRINKE, and Jo ORZELL; two sisters; and five grandchildren. Services United Methodist Church of Winslow, Winslow. Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel. The Arizona Republic 5/21/1998

COPETILLO, Frank P.
Frank P. Copetillo, 70, an Army veteran of World War II and a Southern Pacific Railroad retiree, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in his home. He was born in Arizona. Sister, Felicitas Romero, and 11 nieces and nephews survive. Rosary was in Universal Sunset Chapel. Graveside rites were in Double Butte Cemetery with a Salvation Army funeral committee officiating. 7/4/1974.

COPLEY, Florence R.
Florence R. Copley, 64, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1976, in her home at 924 E. Carson. She came here in 1965 from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Survivors include her husband, Thomas; daughter, Judith A. Bonner, Glendale; Jean Rollinger, Maryvale; Janet Smith, Roundrock, Texas; sons, Robert A. Martin, Hollywood, Florida; James W. Copley, Kent, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment East Resthaven Cemetery. 10 Feb 1976

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.

COPP, John R.
Miami - John R. Copp, 68, a retired Inspiration Copper Company foreman, died Nov. 23, 1982, in Gila General Hospital. He was born in Miami and was a lifelong area resident. He is survived by his wife, Fay; daughter, Raneen Miller; son, John; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were in Maranatha Baptist Church in Globe. Miles Mortuary. Friday, November 26, 1982.

CORBELL, Beulah Ellen
Beulah Ellen Corbell, 66, a teacher from 1935 to 1960 in Madison School District, died May 3, 1967, in Beatitudes Retirement Home. Miss Corbell was born in Tempe and had resided in the Valley all her life. She was a graduate of Arizona State University. Survivors include a brother, Victor I. Corbell, president of Salt River Project; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Graham of Sutter, CA, and Mrs. Pearl Brooks of Chandler. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. 5/4/1967.

CORBETT, Eunice C.
Eunice C. Corbett, 80, of Mesa, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Comfrey, Minnesota, and was a retired nurse's aide. Son, Michael; sisters, Lola Cox and Pauline Mack; three grandchildren. All Saints Church, Mesa. Maryvale Mortuary/National Cremation and Burial. Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

CORBIN, Clarence R.
Clarence R. Corbin "Bud", 74, of Glendale, AZ passed away September 16, 2004. He was born in Indianapolis, IN. He served in the Marine Corp and Army during the Korean War. Survivors include Betsy R. Corbin, wife; son, Scott Corbin of Elgin, IL; daughter, Debra Baldwin of Red Bluff, CA; granddaughters, Samantha and Alexandra Corbin; grandsons, Brendan and Sean Baldwin; sisters, Betty Allen of Indianapolis, IN and Sharon Biggerstaff of Martinsviile, IN. A memorial service is planned for later. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

CORBIN, Earl J.
Earl J. Corbin, 57, who had been a mechanic 16 years and a member of the Association of Machinist & Aerospace Workers Lodge 519, died Jan. 29, 1982. He came here 18 years ago from California. He was born in Missouri. Survivors include two sisters and two brothers. Services in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Feb. 2, 1982.

CORBIN, Everett Turner
Seward: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice Anchorage Daily News (AK) - July 22, 2006 Deceased Name: SEWARD Seward resident Everett Turner Corbin, 66, died July 17, 2006, at Seward Providence Medical Center. Mr. Corbin was born Nov. 19, 1939, in Portales, N.M. He earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon College in 1963. Mr. Corbin taught elementary and junior high for 18 years in Whiteriver, Ariz., on the Apache Indian Reservation. In August 1981, he moved to Seward and taught junior high and high school for another 20 years. He retired from the Kenai Peninsula School District and Seward Junior/Senior High School in 2001. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His family wrote: "E.T. was a dedicated family man whose life was centered around his children. He was happiest when spending time in the beautiful outdoors of Alaska and being with his children. He will be deeply missed." He is survived by his son, Stacy Corbin and fiancee, Shannon McCall; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Edward Hartman; former wife, Linda Corbin; daughter-in-law, Deanne Corbin; grandchildren, Courtney and Mitchell Moore; sister, LaFern Kerr; brothers, Doug and Wayne Corbin; mother, Mabel Corbin; brother-in-law, Richard Kerr; sister-in-law, Edna and Darleen Corbin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Corbin. Donations may be made to the Michael Corbin Memorial Music Scholarship, for which an account at Wells Fargo Bank has been established, or to Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education, www.ustoo.org/memorial_gifts.asp. Arrangements are with Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary. Wilcher Burgess Corbin Fuller Loerzel Samuelson Soxie Thies Edition: Final Page: B9 Anchorage Daily News

CORBITT, Don Oliver
When Tanner Bros. Contracting Co., Inc., began looking for outside Directors in 1966, the question arose as to whether a member of the company's legal firm should serve. When this was approved, the choice fell on Don O. CORBITT, one of the senior partners of the law firm of Snell & Wilmer of Phoenix. Mr. Corbitt was a native of Iowa, where he was born April 1, 1924, at Creston. His family moved to Prescott in 1936 and Don finished high school there before going to the University of Arizona to become an all-state football center and an all-conference basketball guard. His college career was interrupted by three years in the Navy during World War II. There he obtained training that gave him almost enough units of credit for a Degree in Engineering. He graduated at Arizona and played professional football with the Washington Redskins for a time before returning to Arizona to obtain a Juris Doctor Degree at the University of Arizona Law School. WHile studying for this degree he was Student Bar President and received the Tucson Title Award as the school's outstanding law student. He served two years as Assistant Attorney General of Arizona before joining the law firm of Snell & Wilmer. He has served as Director and President of the Scottsdale Country Club and as a member and Chairman of the Phoenix Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Corbitt began membership on the Board of the Tanner Companies in February, 1967, and served also as Assistant Secretary. ** Donald Oliver Corbitt died at the age of 69 in September 1993. The Arizona Republic, September 7, 1993, p. B3.

CORDOVA, Justo P.
Justo P. Cordova, 67, died Wed., May 17, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Cordova moved here 35 years ago from his native Mexico. He had been a farm worker. Survived by his wife, Rita. Mass of Requiem was said in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tolleson. Burial in Glendale Memorial Cemetery. 5/20/1967.

CORDOVA, Nellie Salazar
Nellie Salazar Cordova, 80, of Phoenix, died July 31, 1994. She was born in Florence and was a homemaker. Daughter, Olga S. Bahena; son, Raymond D. Salazar; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. 8/3/1994.

CORDOVA, Ramona
Ramona Cordova, 45, of Phoenix, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Tempe. Survivors include her husband, Fernando; daughter, Trinidad; sons, Richard Anthony and Francisco, Jr.; sisters, Trinidad Ayala, Mary Banuelo and Gloria; brothers, Ruben, Raul, Ramsey and Robert; three grandchildren. Visitation Carr Tenney Mortuary, Tempe. Services Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington St. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

CORDS, Robert G.
Robert G. Cords, 67, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 17, 2004. U. S. Marine Corp. 1954-1957. Visitation Thursday, September 23, 2004, 5-8 p. m., Hart-Vick Funeral Home, 107 Bebe St. Marshall, WI. Services Friday, September 24, 2004, 10 a. m. at the Funeral Home. Meldrum Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

CORDS, Robert G.
Robert G. Cords, age 67, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 17, 2004. He was born on March 11, 1937 in Kankakee, IL, the son of Albert and Eleanor Cords. Bob served in the U. S. Marine Corp from 1954-1957. Bob married Nancy Schuh on November 8, 1958. They moved to Mesa in 1980 and Bob retired from Lab Corp in January 2001. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and sons, Robert (Amiee) of Evergreen, CO, Donald, San Diego, CA, William (Cecelia) of Mililani, HI and Steven of San Diego, CA; and seven grandchildren. Sisters, Evelyn Bingham, Marge Kerr, Marilyn Johnson; and brother, James. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Albert. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2004 from 5 p. m. until 8 p. m. with a chapel service to be held on Friday, September 24, 2004 at 10 a. m. at the HART-VICK FUNERAL HOME, 107 Bebe Street, Marshall, WI (608)655-3336). Meldrum Mortuary handled the arrangements. www. meldrummortuary. com Submitted on (09/21/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COREA, Nick
Nick Corea, 88, who had lived in Phoenix for 10 years, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in his native {i>{sic} Thomasville, N.C. Mr. Corea was born in Italy and moved to Phoenix from Butler, PA, where he had worked for Pullman Standard Car Works. He was a member of the Sons of Italy and Our Lady of Highways Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Rosemarie Bartolie and Nancy Baity; three sons, Joseph, Dominick, Anthony; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass was at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. The Phoenix Gazette 10/27/1982.

COREY, Arthur
Arthur "Art" Corey, 71, a dental technician for 55 years, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1982. Mr. Corey worked for Codesco Dental Lab in Phoenix for 10 years. He was born in Kansas City, MO, and came to Arizona 26 years ago from Nebraska. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, and a nephew. Services were in Lundberg's White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern, Glendale. The Phoenix Gazette 10/16/1982.

CORKEN, Maurice J.
Sun City - Maurice J. Corken, 79, who had been a general manager of a television station in Rock Island, Illinois, died Nov. 19, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Corken moved to Sun City in 1972 from his native Rock Island. He was a member of the Elks and Optimist Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen; sons, Michael, of New Orleans; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rosary today at Menke Funeral Home in Sun City. Mass Monday at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Published in The Arizona Republic November 21, 1982.

CORLEY, Jocelyn A.
Jocelyn A. Corley, 67, of Phoenix, a teacher, was born in San Jose, California. Husband, Cleo C., Jr.; sons, Kenneth and Leland; sister, Patty Dillwood; brother, Robert Capp; and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

CORN, Evelyn May
Evelyn May Corn, 73, Scottsdale, died Feb. 7, 1994. She was born in Eagle Lake, Texas, and was a homemaker. Daughter, Joyce C. Williams; sons Robert W., Martin W., John E.; sister Ruby Johns; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at First Southern Baptist Church, Cornville. Messinger Mortuary. Published 2/9/1994.

CORN, Harry Earl, Jr., 29
03 December 1948 - 16 April 1978 Harry Earl Corn, Jr., 29, a native of Phoenix, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital April 16, 1978. He was a Vietnam veteran. Wife, Angela; daughter, Dawn Lynn; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Corn; three sisters; and a grandmother. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

CORNELISSENS, Dorothy E.
Dorothy E. Cornelissens, 86, of Chandler, died Feb. 13, 1994. She was a homemaker, was born in St. Paul, Minn. Survivors include her son, Edward C.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Family Burial & Cremation. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

CORNELL, Donald K.
Donald K. Cornell, 63, of Phoenix, died July 19, 1994. He was born in Forestville, Wisconsin, and was an Air Force veteran. Wife, Marjorie; daughters, Kristi WEBB, Julie MYRICK, Yvonne GODWUIN and Marschelle; sons, Johnnie, Cameron and Sean; brothers, Clyde and Merril; sisters, Donna McGILIVRAY and Shirely OSTROWSKI; parents, Gladys and Kenneth; and 11 grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 8/5/1994.

CORNELL, Marjorie Ann
Marjorie Ann Cornell, 71, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Private services will be held. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home 602-716-5600. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

CORNFORTH, Susanna
Chandler - Services for Susanna Cornforth, 62, of 1405 W. Colt Road, who moved here from California three years ago, will be today at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Cornforth died Nov. 20, 1982, at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa. She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Survivors include her husband, Norman; three daughters, Kathy Ward, Linda Lage and Gayle Cornforth; two sisters; one brother and four grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary handled arrangements. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, November 23, 1982.

CORNUM, Edith R.
Buckeye - Funeral services for Edith R. Cornum, 45, who died here while visiting her father, John Hall, were in the Buckeye Funeral Home. Mrs. Cornum lived in Chandler. A native of Arizona, she was born in Duncan and had lived in Prescott, Phoenix, and Buckeye. Besides her father, she is survived by her husband, Merl; a daughter, Marylia, Chandler; a son, Merle W., Mesa; a brother, John Hall, Phoenix; and two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Couch, Buckeye and Mrs. Agatha Peifer, Phoenix. BUrial in Lewis B. Hazelton Cemetery. The AZ Republic 14 Jan 1960.

CORONA, Manuel Corona
Manuel Corona Corona, 83, of Phoenix, passed away September 14, 2004. Visitation September 20, 2004, 5-8pm at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St, Tolleson. Services September 21, 2004, 10am at St. Vincent De Paul, 3140 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

CORONADO, Albert Paul
Albert Paul Coronado, infant son of Colleen Grijalva and Jesus L. of Scottsdale, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Other survivors include his brother, Kesis R.; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Juan Sr. Services Salt River Cemetery, Scottsdale. Bunker's Garden Chapel. The Arizona Republic Thursday, February 10, 1994, p.CL12.

CORONADO, Juana Luz
Juana Luz Coronado, 66, of Casa Grande, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Karnes City, Texas, and was a homemaker. Daughters, Josie Perez, Frances Alaniz, Margaret Solis and Olivia Williams; sons, Jerry and Lalo Hernandez and Narcisco; sister, Bertha Garcia; brother, Felix and Pablo Luz; 29 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Casa Grande. 21 May 1994.

CORONADO, Marcial
Marcial Coronado, 81, a truck driver, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Wife, Manuela; sons, Marcial Coronado and Ernie Verdugo; brothers, Pedro and Ralph; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/24/1974.

CORRAL, Ernest T.
Apache Junction - Ernest T. Corral, 38, an employee of Kennecott Mineral Corp., was found dead Nov. 14, 1982, near Apache Junction. Mr. Corral was born in Globe and resided in Apache Junction. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Apache Junction Jaycees. He is survived by his wife, Laura; daughters, Debbie and Ceceila; sons, Albert, Ernie and Oscar; stepdaughters, Sherry and Shelly Smith; mother, Mrs. Claudia Sandoval; father, Diego Corral; six sisters and a brother. Rosary and Mass were in St. Francis Catholic Church in Superior. Superior Funeral Home made arrangements. 11/21/1982.

CORRAL, Henry S.
Henry S. Corral, 66, Buckeye, died Sept. 13, 2004. Memorial services were held on Sat. evening at the family residence. Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

CORRALES, Edward "Wico"
Edward "Wico" Corrales, 32, of Guadalupe, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Mesa and was a maintenance worker. Mother, Nellie; sisters, Josie SOLAREZ, Grace SANALEGO, Andrea PAIZ and Terry; brothers, Joe, Manual and Luis. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Carr Tenney Mortuary, Tempe. 6/16/1994.

CORREA, Glenn Fredrick "Rick"
Glenn Fredrick "Rick" Correa, 45, of Phoenix, died June 11, 1994. He was a health educator and worked in HIV/AIDS education for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Parents, Anne M. and Glenn E.; sister, Ginna. No services. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

CORSETTE, Barbara
Barbara Corsette spent her early years on the Wade family farm in Peoria and earned a bachelor's degree at Arizona State University in 1962 before starting her career as an elementary school teacher in California. She was a former employee of the state Division of Emergency Management. Her commitment to public service and helping others was a defining element of her life. Barbara was a devoted mother who worked hard to help her two sons through college and onto future success. She was about family - her kids, her grandson, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews were most precious to her. An avid reader and history buff, she was always quick to see the humor in life. Her legacy is one of kindness, generosity, love, smiles, and laughter. She passed away Feb. 16, 2007. A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Peoria, 10236 N. 83rd Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic on 2/21/2007.

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.

CORTEZ, Rosemary R.
Rosemary R. Cortez, 65, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Prescott, AZ, passed away August 28, 2004. Visitation will be held 7-9 PM, Wednesday, September 1, 2004, Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel, 115 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210. Services will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Life's Destiny Church, 2601 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85213. Contributions may be made to the Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4203 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ 85018, 602-840-1644. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

CORTEZ, Rosemary R.
Rosemary R. Cortez, 65, of Tempe died Aug. 28, 2004, in Tempe. Services: 7 p. m. Thursday at Life's Destiny Church, 2601 E. Brown Road, Mesa. Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 668-2898. Submitted on (09/01/2004) from East Valley Tribune

CORWIN, Josephine
Josephine C. Corwin, 79, of 110 N. 31st Ave., died Dec. 24, 1982, at her residence. Mrs. Corwin was born in Oakfield, New York, and moved to Arizona from Buffalo, N. Y., 28 years ago. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday at A. L. Moore and Sons, 333 W. Adams. Published in The Arizona Republic December 29 and 30, 1982. Funeral announcement shows a different spelling: CORWIN, Josephine. Services Thursday in Chapel of Memories. Interment Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. (also spelled COWIN)

COSAY, Emerson
Whiteriver - Emerson Cosay, 21, died in an automobile accident at Whiteriver Oct. 7, 1979. Survivors include his mother, Emma; six brothers and three sisters. Services were at Lutheran Church in Canyon Day. Friday, Oct. 12, 1979.

COSLETT, Ronald Vance
Mesa - Military services for Pfc. Ronald Vance Coslett, 18, were in Desert View Chapel. Pfc. Coslett was stationed with the Marines at Camp Pendleton, CA, and was killed in an auto accident Feb. 27, 1970, at Jacumba, CA. He was graduated from Mesa High School in 1969 and was a member of the football and basketball teams there. He was born in Tucumcari, N.M., and came to Mesa five years ago. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ike R. Coslett; a sister, Mrs. Dave Erickson of Tempe; and grandfather, E. V. Harris of Tucumcari. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 3/4/1970.

COSMAN, Richard John
Richard John Cosman, 68, who retired as manager of the auditing department in 1976 after 15 years with the State Compensation Fund, died Oct. 19, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He served in World War II and moved here in 1946 from New York. He was a charter member of AZ Insurance Auditors Assn. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lee; children, Betty Ann Hiatt, Richard, Jr., and Robert of San Diego; and five grandchildren. Interment Resthaven Cemetery. The AZ Republic 10/24/1979.

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.

COSTALES, Cayetano C.
Cayetano C. Costales, 84, of Casa Grande, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was born in Salem, N.M., and was a retired dairyman. He was also a concrete mason. Wife, Frances; four daughters; five sons; a sister, Dominsa Gavaldon; 38 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Casa Grande. Cole and Maude Mortuary. Feb 9, 1994.

COSTANTINI, Guiseppe
19 Aug 1891 - 25 Mar 1980 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.

COSTELLO, David Michael
David Michael Costello, 42 yrs, of Phoenix, passed away September 20, 2004 in Camp Verde. Graveside services will be Saturday October 2, 2004, 3:00 PM., Greenwood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren St. Phoenix, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

COSTELLO, Joseph W.
Joseph W. Costello, 72, of Sun City, died April 23, 1978. He moved to the Valley from Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1958 and was a member of St. Joachim Church and Knights of Columbus. Wife, Madalyn; daughters, Geraldine Herman, Judith Nuest, Susan Rothery, and Patricia Ann; son, William; three sisters; and 15 grandchildren. Phoenix Gazette 4/25/1978.

COSTON, Semer Henry
Graveside services for Semer Henry Coston, 72, who retired in 1971 as an engineer after 42 years with Mountain Bell, were in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Coston died oct. 18, 1979, in Grand Junction Colorado, where he moved two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. Local arrangements by A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 10/26/1979.

COTA, Mary Lou
Mary Lou Cota, 51, of Queen Creek, died Feb. 16, 1994. She was born in Mesa and was a bus driver for the Gilbert Public School District. Husband, Alex F.; daughters, Dianna Canchole, Armida Camacho and Jandi; son, Rudy; parents, Armida and Ben Palomo; sisters, Carmen Higuera, Esther Schultz, Yolanda Palomo and Monica Figueroa; brothers, Benny, Hector and Ricky; and seven grandchildren. Falconer Funeral Home. Mass at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Gilbert. 2/18/1994.

COTA, Teresa S.
Teresa S. Cota, 76, born in Mexico, came to Arizona in 1922 and lived in Superior until 19 years ago when she moved to Phoenix. Four sons, Manuel and Henry of Phoenix and John and Tom of Los Angeles; two daughters, Mrs. Ray ABRIL of Phoenix and Mrs. Fred DONOGLAN of Superior. St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic June 17, 1962.

COTNAM, Mary Elizabeth
Lakeside -- Mary Elizabeth Cotnam, 65, died Wed., Jan. 7, 1976, in her Pinetop home. She lived in Arizona 34 years. Daughters, Ielda GARRISON and Sue KRONAUER; mother, Mamie MATHEWS; two sisters; three brothers; and five grandchildren. Services in the First Baptist Church. 1/9/1976.

COTTER, Dwain William
Dwain William Cotter, 66, of Scottsdale, a retired newspaper advertising and salesman in Minnesota, died Nov. 16, 1988. He was born in Plum City, Wisconsin, and served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Verona; and his father. Mass at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 6261 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale. Messinger Mortuary. Nov. 18, 1988.

COTTLE, Betty Dean
Betty Dean Cottle, 65, of Chino Valley, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Paul's Valley, Oklahoma, and was an assistant district manager for Avon. Husband, Rex A.; daughters, Paulette Kish, Linda McMillan and Nancy Ferguson; son, David Cottle; sisters, Ruby Ledbetter and Bertha Mae; Eugene, Everett, and Burl NEWTON; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. First Southern Baptist Church, Arizona 89, Chino Valley. Arizona Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home. 2/5-6/1994.

COTTON, Michael Avery
Michael Avery Cotton, 23, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Higley, a graduate student at the University of New Mexico, died Nov. 12, 1988. He was born in Belvoir, Virginia. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Opal and James Knowles; his father and stepmother, Robert and Stacy; a sister; two stepbrothers; and grandparents. Graveside services Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa. Bueler Mortuary. Nov. 18, 1988.

COULSTON, John Rae
John Rae Coulston, 42, of Avondale, died Oct. 30, 1994. He was born in Porterville, California, and was a truck driver. Wife, Tammy; sons, Johnathan and Joshua; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wingo; sisters, Donna Beale Terresa Aegerter; and brother, Ron. Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale. 1 Nov 1994.

COUNTRYMAN, Odell C.
Odell C. Countryman, 74, who worked as a truck driver for REA Express before retiring in 1964, died Nov. 30, 1982. He was born in Snyder, OK, and moved to Phoenix 39 years ago. He was a member of the Valley Cathedral Church and past member of the Railroad Union of Steam Ship Clerks. Survived by his wife, Nola; daughters, Sharon, Donna, Diane and Carrie; sons, Mark, Mike and Stephen; a sister, Viva; nine grandchildren. Memory Lawn Mausoleum. 12/3/1982.

COURSEN, Don M.
Don M. Coursen, 76, of Phoenix, was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and died Oct. 31, 1994. He was a retired industrial arts teacher and department chairman for the Phoenix Union High School District. Survivors include his wife, Florence; son, Jerry; and five grandchildren. 2 Nov. 1994.

COURTNEY, Elsie F.
Elsie F. Courtney, 86, of Mesa, a retired dressmaker and saleswoman, died June 16, 1994. She was born in Lebanon, Missouri. Survivors include her daughter, Doris M. Merson; son, James E. Carey; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services: Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Drive, Mesa. Mountain View Mortuary. Published in The Arizona republic Saturday, June 18, 1994, p. CL40.

COURTNEY, Ona L.
Mesa - Funeral services for Ona L. Courtney, 61, retired produce salesman, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Melcher Mortuary, Rev. Steve Kmetko, First Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Courtney, who resided at 224 E. Fourth St., died Thursday, January 21, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital. A Mesa resident since 1934, he was a native of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Survivors are his wife, Mary Ethyl; three sons, Billy, Glen, and Jerry; and a daughter, Mrs. Sue Rackley, all of Mesa; a brother, a sister, and a grandchild. Interment Mesa Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Saturday, 23 January 1960

COUTURE, Lucille Eva
Lucille Eva Couture, 26, who came to Phoenix in 1969 from Lynwood, CA, died Oct. 13, 1979, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, John; sons, Hector and John Dennis, Jr.; mother, Frances Robles; a sister and two brothers. Oct. 18, 1979. "The body of a slain woman found next to a south Phoenix church was identified as Lucille Couture, 27. The woman's body was found in a vacant lot at 32nd and Wood streets, police said. It had numerous stab wounds. Detectives said they had no suspects."

COVALESKI, Stephen V.
Apache Junction -- Stephen V. Covaleski, 61, an electronic engineer who was a department head with DeVry Institute of Technology, died Thurs., Feb. 12, 1976, en route to Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Scottish Rite in Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; father, Vincent of New York; two brothers, Henry and Ted of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; and a sister, Blanche Regan of Henrietta, New York. Private cremation. 14 Feb 1976

COVARRUBIAS, Cynthia Lynn
Cynthia Lynn Covarrubias, 41 of Mesa passed away September 11, 2004. She is survived by her husband Fernando Flores, two daughters Jennifer Vizcarra (Mike) of Chandler and Tori Flores of Mesa, one son Michael Covarrubias of Chandler, two grandsons Marcus and Isaac Vizcarra. She is also survived by her mother Georgia Garcia of Texas, Sister Malinda Cabler of Texas, Brother Tim Robertson of Phoenix, and nieces and nephews. Cindy was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife, and grandmother. There will be a Memorial Service Friday, September 17, 2004, 11:00 a. m. at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Road, Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

COVARRUBIAS, Lorenza V.
Lorenza V. Covarrubias, 71, moved here 18 years ago and died Oct. 23, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her children, Maria Salazar, Raquel Sepulveda, Esther Diaz, Jesus, Miguel V., Pedro and Pablo; two sisters; three brothers; 31 grandchildren and 12 gr-grandchildren. Mass was in St. Anthony Church, 909 S. First Ave. Oct. 24, 1979.

COVEN, Frank D.
Frank D. Coven, 62, of Mesa, a quality assurance worker, died May 17, 1994. He was born in California, Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife, Celeste; daughters, Karen Dicenzi and Tamela Hammons; sons, Frank, David, Craig and Byron; stepdaughter, Leslie; stepson, Loren; sisters, evelyn Coatsworth; Mildred Collette and Emily Gazi; brother, Lloyd; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Thursday Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Contributions American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Az 85016. Published in The Arizona Republic/The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, May 19, 1994.

COVINGTON, Helen Tina Smathers
Helen Tina Smathers Covington passed away on Aug 27, 2004 in Phoenix, Az. She was born in Asheville, N. C., on Nov. 24, 1916. She was brought to Phoenix at the age of 2 years and was a graduate of Monroe School, Phoenix Union High School, and Phoenix Junior College, where she graduated with honors. She was a member of the Phoenix Junior College Archery Team that won the National Championship. Helen was an accomplished musician in piano as well as organ. At the age of 18 she was presented in an organ concert at Trinity Cathedral. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tempe, The First Families of Arizona, and The Queen Esther Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was employed by the Phoenix Union High School District at South Mountain High School and Maryvale High School a total of 24 years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Wyman Covington and son, Thomas Michael Covington. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Marinak and son-in-law Chuck Marinak of Phoenix, and her sister Blanche Smathers of Scottsdale. Also surviving are grandsons Adam and Jeremy Strickler of Phoenix, Ben, Brenton and Dan Covington of Tempe, and Alex Covington of Asheville, N. C., great-grandson, Thomas Covington, nieces Mary Ella Tappe, and Betty Jean Jacober of Phoenix, and Pam Swiney of Tucson, and nephew Bill Godfrey of Peoria. Services will be 2pm Fri at First United Methodist Church 215 E University Tempe and a viewing will be held on Thurs from 5-8pm at Carr Tenney Mortuary 2621 S Rural Rd Tempe. Donations may be given to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E Flower St Phoenix Az 85014 Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COVINGTON, Robert James
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COWENS, Lodie Dale
Lodie Dale Cowens, 66, of Tolleson, a homemaker, died June 15, 1994. She was born in Russelville, Arkansas. Husband, Louis; daughter, Linda ROBINSON; sons, Louis R., Bob, Jesse, David, Larry and Carl; six sisters; two brothers; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

COWIN, Esther M.
Scottsdale -- Esther M. Cowin, 49, died Fri., May 12, 1967, in a Mesa hospital. She was a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and had lived in Scottsdale 10 years. She was a housewife. Survived by her husband, Rhey; sons, Leland COWIN of Scottsdale and James RINGLER of Waterloo, Iowa; a daughter, Connie COWIN of Scottsdale; and a brother and sister out of state. Burial in Waterloo, Iowa. 5/14/1967.

COX, Aleyne A.
Aleyne A. Cox, 76, of Phoenix, died Oct. 30, 1994. She was born in Enderlin, N. D., and was a homemaker. Husband, Walker; daughters, Lynn Louise Cheatham and Barbara Page Rainer; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary. 1 Nov 1994.

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, Douglas W.
Capt. Douglas W. Cox, USNR, 74, passed away in Phoenix, September 5, 2004. Born January 1, 1930 in Yuma, Arizona, he moved back to Arizona from Monterey, California eight years ago. Douglas is survived by his wife: Susan, six children; Dave (Susan) Cox, Sam (Michelle) Cox, Steve Cox, Penny (Jim) Stuart, Vandy (Kevin) Moore, and Rebekah (Jay) Dodson, fourteen grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, September 10th at the Love Baptist Church, 3030 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Love Baptist Church are requested. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

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, Earl W.
Graveside services for Earl Willis Cox, 79, who died April 18, 1978, in Boswell Hospital, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix. Mr. Cox, 15801 N. 51st Ave., had been an abstractor 10 years for Transamerica Title Co. and life member of the Elks in Pueblo, Colorado. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; children, Judith Jacobs, Shirley and Richard; and a grandson. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1978

COX, Edna E.
Edna E. Cox, 77, a Phoenix resident since 1956, died Nov. 21, 1982, in Maricopa Medical Center. Mrs. Cox was born in Columbia, Indiana, and is survived by her daughters, Leora Smitley, Arlene McGuire and Marian Sheldon; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were at Green Acres Mortuary Chapel, Scottsdale. 11/26/1982.

COX, Eleanor W.
Eleanor W. Cox, 78, of Mesa, died Feb. 7, 1994. She was born in Winnebago, Illinois, and was a retired office manager. Survivors include daughter, Sally Acevedo; sons, Eugene, Stephen, Michael and Charles; brother, Harlan Williams; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held in Illinois. Friday, February 11, 1994.

COX, Frederick
Frederick Burr Cox, 66, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on August 23, 2004. He was born June 7, 1938 in Midland, South Dakota to Glen and Melba Cox. He is survived by his wife: Sandra (Johnson) Cox, daughter, Terri Day(Marty), two grandchildren, three brothers: Pat, Michael, and Bill Hall of Rapid City, South Dakota, and aunt Juanita Warfel of Mesa. Bunker's University Chapel handled the arrangements. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

COX, Hazel Jeanette
Mesa - Hazel Jeannette Cox, 72, who came here 70 years ago and had taught in Irving and Lincoln schools, died Oct. 10, 1979, in the home of a daughter in Mesa. Mrs. Cox graduated from Mesa High School and Arizona State University. She was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her daughters, Jeannette Chapman and Mary Jane Lengston; eight grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Fri., Oct. 12, 1979.

COX, Lionel Bert
Breezy Cox, of Rodeo Fame, Dies in Tucson. Buckeye - Funeral services for Lionel Bert Cox, 59, one-time world's champion all-around rodeo cowboy, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Buckeye Funeral Home. The Rev. Leroy Crosley will officiate. Burial will be in Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery. Mr. Cox, who performed in rodeos throughout the country for many years, died of a heart attack in Tucson Thursday, January 21, 1960. He was known on the rodeo circuit as "Breezy Cox". Born in Sonora, Texas, Mr. Cox came to Arizona in 1915. He had been living in Pinetop the past several years and before that had lived in Buckeye and Solomon. After suffering a broken leg in a rodeo four years ago, he retired from rodeo competition and operated a string of race horses. He is survived by his wife, Jessie; a son, John W., Phoenix; three sisters, Mrs. Mona Burns, Yarnell; Mrs. Cora Fribley, Tularosa, N.M.; and Mrs. Zora Arnold, Buckeye; three brothers, Otho, Duncan, and Lendel and G. W., both of Buckeye and a granddaughter. The Arizona Republic Saturday, 23 January 1960.

COX, Lynda Gayle Robinson
Lynda Gayle Robinson Cox, 42, Phoenix, a design consultant for architectural and engineering firms, died Nov. 14, 1988. She was born in Rexburg, Idaho. Survivors include her husband, Rodney Ray; three daughters; a son; mother; one brother; and two sisters. Carr Mortuary, Tempe. Nov. 17, 1988.

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.

COX, Myrtle E. STAATS
Show Low - Myrtle E. Staats Cox, 71, owner of White Mountain Trailer Haven before retiring in 1972, died Nov. 30, 1982, in Navapache Hospital. Mrs. Cox was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona in 1955. Survived by stepson, Charles Staats; sisters, Emma Clark and Margaret Oliver; brother, Robert Oliver. Services at First Baptist Church. Mountain Meadows Cemetery in Payson. 12/2/1982.

COX, Willis T.
Sun City - Services for Willis T. Cox, 83, who had owned a weed spray and equipment company in Santa Ana, California, were in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, 11811 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mr. Cox moved to Sun City in 1972 from Laguna Beach, California, and died January 2, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. He was born in Tustin, California, and was a member of the Masons. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; and a sister. Sun City. Funeral services today Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. 5-Jan-1982

COYLE, J. Pat
J. Pat Coyle, 62, a Kansas native, died June 23, 1978. Published 25 Jun 1978

COYLE, Pat
Gilbert - Funeral services for J. Pat Coyle, 62, of 16501 E. Redfield Road, were in Meldrum Mortuary. Mr. Coyle died June 23, 1978, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. A Kansas native, Mr. Coyle retired this month as a teacher from Mesa School District. He was a WWII Navy veteran and was a junior college teacher in Kansas for 20 years before becoming an Industrial arts teacher in Mesa. Wife, Betty, and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

COYTE, John F.
John F. Coyte, 59, was born in Denver and moved to Phoenix 14 years ago. Wife, Helen; daughter, Catherine JEFFERS; son, George T. Interment Greenwood. 12/4/1982.

COZART, Lynn
Yuma, was killed when a pickup truck overturned north of Winterhaven, California. 9/5/1967.

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.


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