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LAACKE, George R.
18 Aug 1913 - 11 Mar 1980 George R. Laacke, 66, who retired in 1961 after 26 years with the Cincinnati police force, died March 11, 1980. Mr. Laacke moved here 15 years ago and is survived by his wife, Mary; a sister and a brother. Private services at Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 3/15/1980.

LABADIE, Bertha H.
Bertha H. Labadie, 84, a former member of the Church of St. Mary here, died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in her home. Children, Henry J. and Mrs. Al McGrath; and two grandchildren. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

LABAGH, John C.
15 July 1917 - 16 May 1994 John C. Labagh, 76, of Phoenix, a salesman, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Fairfield, Iowa. Survivors include his brothers-in-law, Dale and Harlan Hampson. Services Friday, Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road. The Phoenix Gazette Sat., May 19, 1994.

LABARBERA, Mary O.
Mary O. LaBarbera, 85, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Italy. Son, Sam; sisters, Beatrice DiFRANCESCO and Carmella CORSO; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary at Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2312 E. Campbell. Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

LABARRE, Helen Louise
Helen Louise Labarre, 53, of 4235 E. McDowell died yesterday in Pueblo, CO, hospital of injuries received Sunday when the car in which she was a passenger overturned 12 miles south of Pueblo. Drive of the vehicle, Alfred J. Labarre, 68, suffered cuts and bruises. Police said the car overturned while pulling a house trailer. Tues., Aug. 1, 1967.

LABASH, Mildred Olga
Mildred Olga LaBash, born April 18, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA., passed away peacefully, Sept. 4, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, brother, William and sister, Nettie. Survivors include 2 sons, George (Judy) and Stephen (Susan), 2 grandsons Mark and Michael and 4 great grandchildren, Katie, Katherine, Alex, Johnathan and Amanda. Private family services. Arrangements entrusted to Lundberg White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

LABELLE, Leo F.
8 Jan 1921 - 29 Sep 1980 Leo F. Labelle, 59, who was a foreman 18 years for Southwest Envelope Co., died Sept. 29, 1980, in Doctors Hospital. He was a World War II Marine veteran and came here from Chicago in 1956. Survived by his wife, Frances; daughter Judith Lieske, sisters Emma Labelle, Mary Andrews, Joan Woods, Frances Turner; and a brother, John Goodwin. Catholic burial in Chicago. 2 October 1980.

LABONTY, Robert
Robert LaBonty, 85, of Phoenix joined his wife Isabelle in heaven on September 18, 2004. He is survived by daughter Sharon Erb, sons Robert, Richard and Joseph; son-in-law Jack Erb, daughters-in-law, Helen, Shelly and Ruth; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and many loving friends. Urnside service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, September 27, 2004, Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

LABONTY, Robert J.
Robert J. LaBonty, 85, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 18, 2004. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, September 27, 2004, Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

LaBOUFF, Thomas R.
28 June 1925 - March 1980 Thomas R. LaBouff, 54, who was owner of the Purple Ski for 17 years and was past president of North Phoenix Rotary Club, a member of Maryvale Elks Lodge, Art Directors Association of Phoenix, Ski Patrol and Phoenix Press Box Association. He served in the Navy in World War II and came to Phoenix in 1955 from CA. Wife, Mary Elizabeth; daughters, Lietta Scott, Anita Michell, Camille Louise and Yvette Elise; two sisters and three brothers. Services were in Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale. 3/28/1980.

LACASSE, Eva Lee
Eva Lee LaCasse, 86, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Feb. 6, 1994. She was born in Warren, Oklahoma. Survivors include her daughters, Floretta MacDonald, June Neilson and Marie Epps; sons, D. W., Wayne and Frank; mother, Amand Ryan; sisters, Merle Graham and Thelma Wood; brother, J. W. Ryan; 18 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lehi First Ward, Lehi Road and North Horne, Mesa. Meldrum Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

LACEY, Marion Carol
Glendale - Marion Carol Lacey, 57, a nine-year Arizona resident, died Nov. 17, 1982, at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was born in Oakland, Calif., and moved to Phoenix from Africa. She is survived by her husband, John E.; daughters, Rachael J. Lacey and Carol R. Scharf; sons, John S. and Mark D.; mother, Jessie M. Chambers; and two brothers. Services were at Chapel of the Chimes. 11/20/1982.

LACHMAN, Elmer William
2 Dec 1903 - Oct 1980 Glendale - Elmer William Lachman, 76, who had been self-employed in the hardware business, came here from Pittsburgh in 1976 and died Oct. 7, 1980, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Wife, Martha; children, Helen Tinnon, Nancy Remy, Carol, Don and Elmer Jr.; 13 grandchildren; a sister and two brothers. Oct. 9, 1980.

LACOCK, Lester E.
3 August 1918 - 18 March 1989

LACY, Charles J.
Charles J. Lacy, 58, of Phoenix, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was born in Houston and was a truck driver. Wife, Jessie Mae; daughters, Susan Branham, Cheryl, Patty, Christine and Yvonne; sons, Joseph, Jr., Stephen M., Mardell, Terry and Charles; five sisters; four stepsisters; two brothers, 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services South Phoenix Baptist Church, 2006 E. Broadway. 2/15/1994.

LACY, Melba V.
Melba V. Lacy, 84, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away August 30, 2004. Melba was born on April 9, 1920 in Wilcox, NE to Herman and Elsie Heidemann. She attended Kearney State Teachers College and earned credentials to teach. She taught in a one-room school in rural NE. In 1941, she married Patrick Lacy. They raised purebred Herefords and later owned Lacy Hardware & Sheet Metal in Kimball, NE. While in Kimball, she served as bookkeeper to American National Bank, Kimball Lockers, Army Corp of Engineers, Co-op Food Store and assisted with the management of Elm Court Motel & Cafe'. In 1970, they moved to Phoenix, AZ where she had several bookkeeping jobs, serving AZ Sparkling Bottled Water/ Gallagher Water Company for many years. Melba had a devout faith in her Savior Jesus Christ and maintained an active membership at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Daughters JoAnn Bissey and Carol Wheeler, grandchildren SFC Grant Bissey, Nicole Hosking, Bret Bissey and Jennifer Springfield, six great grandchildren, one brother Paul Heidemann and one sister Llera Nott survive her. Her husband Pat, son Maurice and grandson Brian Lacy predeceased her. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at 10:00 AM with services to begin at 11:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church 6301 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ with interment at West Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

LACY, Pat
Pat Lacy, 63, a retired employee with Jarrett's Hardware, died Dec. 3, 1982. Mr. Lacy was born in Harrison, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona in 1970. He was a farmer, carpenter, and hardware store owner in Nebraska. He was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church Layman's League. Survived by his wife, Melba; daughters, JoAnn Bissey and Carol Wheeler; a sister; and five grandchildren. 12/5/1982.

LACY, Robert H.
16 Mar 1912 - Mar 1980 , 68, 3/29/1980.

LACY, Sonja Lenora
Sonja Lenora Lacy, 38, of Phoenix, died Jan. 28, 1994. She was born in Phoenix and was a nursing assistant. Daughter, Tasha Roberts; sons, Leonard III and Steven Roberts and Frank; five sisters; five brothers; and four grandchildren. Eastlake Chapel and Mortuary. Services at East Phoenix Community Church, 1937 E. Diamond St. Feb. 3, 1994.

LADMAN, Harry Laverne
Sun City - Harry Laverne Ladman, 76, who was a high school principal and coach at Blencoe, Iowa, died Nov. 20, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ladman was born in Castana, Iowa, and moved to Sun City in 1974. He was a Mason and graduated from Iowa State University in 1932. He joined the Farmers Home Administration in 1936 as a county supervisor, retiring in 1968. After retiring he worked in real estate before moving to Sun City. He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughter, Jan Bancroft; son, Dr. Jerry Ladman; and six grandchildren. Memorial services were Friday at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 Thunderbird Blvd. Arrangements were made by Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel. 11/23-24/1982.

LaFOLLETTE, John Forrest
John Forrest LaFollette, 74, who had been a pipe fitter for Honeywell in Kansas City, Missouri, for 25 years, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in his Sun City residence. He was born in Knox County, Illinois, and moved to Sun City in 1978 from Prairie Village, Kansas. He was a member of the United Church of Sun City, the Saguaro Chapter of the F.A.R., and the Sun City Men's Golf Association. Survivors include his wife, Betty of Sun City, daughters, Darcy Gerhard of Colorado, Betsy Snyder of Kansas, Amy Edmondson of Glendale, AZ; brother, R. W. of Wisconsin; sisters, Mable Sims and Eva Butigen both of Illinois; 7 grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home, Sun City. Contributions may be sent to Sunshine Services. 10/27/1982.

LaFRANCE, Betty S.
Sun City - Betty S. LaFrance, 60, a former Maryland schools art teacher, died Dec. 18, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. Mrs. LaFrance was born in Hinsdale, IL, and moved to Sun City West from Littleton, CO, in 1980. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and a mmebr of the Sun City West Weaver's Guild, Lapidary Club, Rockhounds Club, and golf and bowling clubs. She is survived by her husband, Jeremie; daughter, Geraldyne Bias; sons, Donald and Vincent; brother, Lois P. Stahl; and five grandchildren. Mon., Dec. 20, 1982.

LAGLE, Clara
6 Aug 1921 - 27 June 1978 Mesa - Memorial services for Clara T. Lagle, 56, who died June 27, 1978, in Mesa General Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Christian Church, 305 N. Country Club, Gibbons-Bunker Mortuary announced. Mrs. Lagle, 329 S. 58th Place, is survived by her husband, Bernard; sons, Phillip, Billy and Robyn; five stepchildren and seven grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Friday, June 30, 1978.

LAGUNAS, Miguel M.
Miguel M. Lagunas, 46, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1976, of gunshot wounds. He was a cement finisher and moved to Phoenix 20 years ago. Survivors include his children, Michael Lagunas, Abraham and Emilio DeLavina, Marie, Delores, Margie, Gloria and Carmen; three brothers and three sisters and four grandchildren. Rosary at Whitney & Murphy Chapel, 330 N. 2nd Ave. Mass at St. Matthew's Church, 21st Ave and Van Buren. St. Francis Cemetery. 10 Feb 1976

LAGWAU, Eva Hazel
Eva Hazel Lagway, age 95, of Glendale, AZ, passed away September 24, 2004. Visitation will be Friday, October 01, 2004 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 1:00 P. M. at Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Interment will be at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ. Preston Funeral Home serving the family. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/29/2004 - 9/30/2004.

LAINES, Gumersinda, (also spelled Gumsinda)
Gumsinda Laines, 82, a native of Hondruas, Central America, died Wednesday, April 19, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Rosary will be today in Northwest Mortuary with Mass Saturday in St. Vincent de Paul Church. Mrs. Laines resided at 4545 N. Maryvale Parkway. She worked as a nursemaid in private homes and moved here from New York 11 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Joseph. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

LAING, Arlene
Arlene Laing, age 92, of Gold Canyon, AZ. Passed away September 28, 2004 in Mesa. Visitation will be Friday, October 1, 2004 from 4-5 PM at the Church. Services will be held Friday, October 1, 2004 at 5:00 PM at Hosanna Luthern Church, 9601 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ. Contributions to Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9601 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85207. Arrangements by Mountain View Memorial Gardens Mortuary 480-832-2850. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

LAING, Arlene
Services for Arlene Laing, 92, of Mesa, AZ will be 5 p. m. Friday, October 1, 2004 at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9601 E. Brown Rd., Mesa. She died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Laing, owner of a hardware store, was born in Hampshire, IL. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Linda A. and David R. Hoppe of Gold Canyon, AZ; daughter-in-law Pat Laing of Nixa, MO; sister-in-law Clara Ackman of Hampshire, IL; 6 granddaughters and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials to Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9601 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85207. Arrangements by Mtn. View Memorial Gardens Mortuary. 480-832-2850 Submitted on (09/30/2004) from East Valley Tribune

LAING, William Raymond, Jr.
11 April 1935 - 27 Oct 1989

LAIRMORE, James Doyle
Yuma -- James Doyle Lairmore, 36, died May 16, 1967, as a result of a two-car accident on US 80 a few miles east of Yuma. He was born in Moyer, OK, and moved to Yuma in 1936 where he attended school. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army. Suriving are his mother, Dora LAIRMORE, Yuma; five brothers, Charles, Casa Grande, Jack and Bill, both of Yuma, Leon, Whittier and Donald, all of Tucson; three sisters, Mrs. Naomi McKINNEY, Yuma, Mrs. Loren BRUSKAS and Mrs. Merle SCEIS, both of Albuquerque. Burial in Desert Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. 5/17/1967.

LAKE, Dale James
27 August 1913 - 13 July 1974. Prescott - Graveside services for Dale James Lake, 60, of Dewey, who died Saturday, July 13, 1974, in his camper at Lynx Lake, were Friday in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Lake was a brickmason. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; children, Robert, Mrs. Carol Fethkenher and Mrs. Bonnie Lyons; eight sisters and two brothers out of state, and 11 grandchildren. Ruffner Funeral Home handled arrangements. Thursday, July 18, 1974.

LAKE, Jeannette Vehon
Jeannette Vehon Lake, 85, passed away 9/1/04 at her home in Apache Junction. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lake, daughters Barbara Cline and Dorothy Lake sons Joe Vehon, Tony Vehon, Thom Vehon, and David Vehon, 15 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Born in Ohio and raised in Indiana, Jeannette received her Bachelors degree from Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, in Home Economics and Science. During WWII served with the American Red Cross in Hawaii. Jeannette moved to Phoenix, in 1959. Founder of Real Estate Investment Company in 1959 (renamed Lake Realty in 1968), Jeannette remained very active in Real Estate as well as the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, Apache Junction School District and many other community service projects until her illness forced her to slow down. Viewing and Funeral services will be held at Central Christian Church, 933 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa, AZ 85213 with burial immediately following at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. Viewing will be held Monday Sept 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 P. M. and Funeral Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 10:00 A. M. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund is being set up in her name at the Apache Junction Unified School District. Donations to the fund can be mailed in care of Michaelene Murphy, AJUSD, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85220. Funeral Arrangements handled by Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ. Submitted on (09/13/2004) from East Valley Tribune

LAKE, Jeannette Vehon
Jeannette Vehon Lake, 85, passed away 9/10/04 at her home in Apache Junction. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lake, daughters Barbara Cline and Dorothy Lake, sons Joe Vehon, Tony Vehon, Thom Vehon and David Vehon, 15 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Born in Ohio and raised in Indiana, Jeannette received her Bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, in Home Economics and Science. During WWII she served with the American Red Cross in Hawaii. Jeannette moved to Phoenix in 1959. Founder of Real Estate Investment Company in 1959 (renamed Lake Realty in 1968), Jeannette remained very active in Real Estate as well as the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, Apache Junction School District and many other community service projects until her illness forced her to slow down. Viewing and Funeral services will be held at Central Christian Church, 933 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa, AZ 85213 with burial immediately following at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. Viewing wil be held Monday, Sept. 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and Funeral Tuesday Sept. 14th at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund is being set up in her name at the Apache Junction Unified School District. Donations to the fund can be mailed in care of Michaelene Murphy, AJUSD, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85220. Funeral arrangements handled by Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/13/2004.

LAKE, Loren
Loren Lake, born on January 5, 1924, passed away September 7, 2004. Beloved husband of Audrey, father of Jodi, John and daughter-in-law Simone. He was a graduate of University of Arizona and a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Memorial service, Saturday, September 11, 2004, 10:30 a. m., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers or gifts contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

LAKEBERG, Wilford
Mesa - Wilford Lakeberg, 77, of 918 W. Kiowa Ave., a retired carpenter, died January 2, 1982, in Mesa Christian Home. Mr. Lakeberg came to Mesa five years ago from Gary, Indiana. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his sons, Donald and Warren; two sisters; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. MacDonald. January 4, 1982.

LAKIN, Everett Edward
Coolidge -- Services for Everett Edward Lakin, 62, a guard at the State Prison in Florence, will be in Cole and Maud Mortuary here. Burial in Valley Memorial Park in Coolidge. Mr. Lakin, a native of Macon County, Illinois, died Friday, May 4, 1967, in Pinal General Hospital in Florence. He had lived in Coolidge for the past 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of Coolidge; a daughter, Mrs. George Conrad of Houston; a son, Robert, of Louisville, Kentucky; a stepson, Jack Williams of Buckeye; and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, May 8, 1967.

LAKOS, Anton
25 March 1895 - 11 March 1980 Rosary for Anton Lakos, 84, will be today in Glendale Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Mass was in Ukranian Catholic Church, 4318 W. Clarendon. Mr. Lakos moved to Phoenix in 1970 from Ohio, and died March 11, 1980, in his home at 4232 W. Cinnabar. He was a retired elevator assembler. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; daughters, Nattalie Brewka and Nancy Kowal and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

LAMAR, Emmaline G.
Emmaline G. Lamar of Congress died November 14, 1994, in Phoenix. She was 86. Mrs. Lamar was born in 1908 in Sauk County, Wisconsin. She had lived in Arizona since 1962, coming from Illinois. Mrs. Lamar was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Howard, of Congress; sons Clyde Bimel of Chicago and Henry Bimel of Houston; daughters Ann Pellett of San Antonio, Texas and Marion Chitwood of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. No services were held. All arrangements were handled by Best Funeral Services of Peoria. The Wickenburg Sun, November 23, 1994, p. 2

LAMARE, Clarence J.
Survived by 1 son, Jerry, of Mesa. 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Rosary Friday Chapel of the Roses, Larry J. Melcher Mortuary. Requiem Mass Saturday Christ the King Church. Burial Mesa Cemetery. Funeral announcement in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 7, 1982.

LAMB, Mabel Susanna
Mabel Susanna Lamb, 75, died Friday, April 21, 1978. Mrs. Lamb moved to Arizona from Detroit in 1971 and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mesa 38th Ward. Husband, Charles; two daughters, Ida Carter and Iva Skidmore; a son, Larry Pullen; two sisters; one brother; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

LAMBERT, John M.
Yuma - Funeral services for John Melvin Lambert, 63, who died in his home here Sunday, (17 Jan 1960), will be today in the Johnson Mortuary. Mr. Lambert, born in Chicago, had been a Yuma resident the past 10 years. He was a salesman for the Wilson Meat Co. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, J. M. Lambert, Biloxi, Mississippi, and James R. Lambert, Los Angeles; two brothers, Donald and Jerome, both of Eugene, Oregon; and six grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, 19 January 1960.

LAMBETH, Milton L.
Prescott -- Milton L. Lambeth, 79, died Tues., Feb. 10, 1976, at the Veterans Administration Center. He moved to Prescott a year ago. Survivors include children, Larrie, Dorthea Good, and Elizabeth Partlow; a brother; a sister; and six grandchildren. 12 Feb 1976

LAMEW, Harry
17 May 1903 - 30 Sep 1980 Glendale - Services for Harry Lamew, 77, a machinist who died Sept. 30, 1980, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital were in Northwest Church of Christ, 7654 N. 19th Ave. Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Mr. Lamew, 6420 W. Myrtle, came here in 1957 from Michigan. He is survived by children, Hazel Spiceland, Joan Black and Harry Jr.; a brother; two sisters; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment Resthaven Park, Glendale. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 2, 1980.

LAMM, Alta Alice
Alta Alice Lamm, 88, who had worked for McKean's Laundry and Airesearch, died Sat., Oct. 9, 1982, in Phoenix. Mrs. Lamm was born in Roseburg, Oregon, and moved to Phoenix in 1919 from Los Angeles. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Survivors include her daughters, Virginia Ghio, Mary Deans and Marjorie Gleason; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass was in St. Mary's Church, 231 N. 3rd St. The Phoenix Gazette 10/12/1982.

LAMOREAUX, Chester Haws
Chester Haws Lamoreaux, 76, passed away at home in Gilbert AZ. surrounded by bis family on September 18, 2004. Born in Phoenix on September 16, 1928, a lifetime valley resident. Chet retired from the US Postal Service after 31 years and also worked for the Arizona Republic for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty of 43 years, their three daughters Joanna Best (Leonard) of Gilbert, Sherri Kartchner (Scott), Karen Waite (Bryce) of Mesa and sister Wilna Dewitt of Snowflake, brother Delwin Lamoreaux of Phoenix and sister-in-law Helen Lamoreaux (Donald) of Mesa. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to 11 wonderful grandchildren; Rachel, Brian Best; Kylie, Josh, Skyler, Tanner, Alex Kartchner; Bradley, Preston, Mitchell, Whitley Waite. He enjoyed his time on the ball field and spent countless hours in his garden and in the service of others. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Wednesday, September 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 230 N. Va1 Vista Dr. in Gilbert. Viewing on Tuesday, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m., at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, and on Wednesday one hour prior to funeral services. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

LAMOREAUX, Chester Haws
Chester Haws Lamoreaux, 76, passed away at home in Gilbert, AZ. surrounded by his family on September 18, 2004. Born in Phoenix on September 16, 1928, a lifetime valley resident. Chet retired from the US Postal Service after 31 years and also worked for the Arizona Republic for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty of 43 years, their three daughters, Joanna Best (Leonard) of Gilbert, Sherri Kartchner (Scott), Karen Waite (Bryce) of Mesa and sister Wilna Dewitt of Snowflake, brother Delwin Lamoreaux of Phoenix and sister-in-law Helen Lamoreaux (Donald) of Mesa. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather to 11 wonderful grandchildren; Rachel, Brian Best; Kylie, Josh, Skyler, Tanner, Alex Kartchner; Bradley, Preston, Mitchell, Whitley Waite. He enjoyed his time on the ball field and spent countless hours in his garden and in the service of others. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Wednesday, September 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 230 N. Val Vista Dr., in Gilbert. Viewing on Tuesday, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, and on Wednesday one hour prior to funeral services. Submitted on (09/21/2004) from East Valley Tribune

LAMOREAUX, Dale Ronald
Dale Ronald LaMoureaux, 48, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on September 16, 2004. Born in Merced, California, Dale served in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his parents, Marcia Hartley and Ronald LaMoureaux and by his siblings Donald LaMoureaux, Jennifer LaMoureaux, and Todd LaMoureaux. Visitation will be held from 6 - 8 P. M. Wednesday, September 22nd, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM. Thursday, September 23rd. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Graveside Service 12:30 P. M. Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

LAMOREAUX, Mamie Grace
Mamie Grace Lamoreaux, 92, of Youngtown, a homemaker, died Feb. 6, 1994. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado. Survivors include her grandson, Art Lake; and two great-grandchildren. Private services. Best Funeral Services. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

LaMOTHE, Dr. Adolphe D.
73, Mesa, 27 January 1960

LaMOTTE, Emily
2 March 1912 - 27 March 1980 Emily LaMotte, 68, died March 27, 1980, in her home. Mrs. LaMotte had retired as an operator and clerk for Illinois Bell. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile in Chicago. Survivors include her husband, C.D., two sisters and two brothers. Services were in Chicago. 3/28/1980.

LAMPI, Ronald Roy
Ronald Roy Lampi, 71, Sun City, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. U. S. Army. Services will be private. Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

LAMROE, Harold
Harold Lamroe, 92, of Phoenix, AZ, died September 13, 2004. He was born in Emmett, Idaho on June 21, 1912. He is survived by his wife Helen Lamroe of Moses Lake, three loving daughters, Barbara Maiers of Moses Lake, Sharon Gregory of Denver, CO and Joyce Brown of Phoenix, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; a sister, Helen Lattin of Seattle WA, a brother, Marvin Yates of Yuma, AZ and a brother, Darel Harris of Emmett, ID. He was retired from the Seattle Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 32 in 1974 when he and his wife moved to Moses Lake. He joined the Masonic Eureka Lodge #20 in 1937 in Emmett, ID, transferring to Seattle in the 1930's and then transferring to the Moses Lake Masonic Lodge in 1974. He was a 32nd degree in the Masonic Lodge, a proud Shriner and member of A. F. A. M. Also a Past Grand Patron of the Eastern Star, as well as, belonging to the Scottish Rite Temple in Seattle. No local services are scheduled. Funeral services will be held at Kayser's Chapel and Crematory in Moses Lake, WA. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

LANCASTER, Harry H.
Memorial services for Harry H. Lancaster, 69, who died Oct. 25, 1979, were in Girard, Ohio. Mr. Lancaster, 4044 W. Augusta, retired from the Youngstown Steel & Tube Co. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Tricia Frazzine and Bert; nine grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Botimer Family Mortuary. 27 Oct 1979.

LANCASTER, Vera R.
Mesa - Funeral services for Mrs. Vera R. Lancaster, 49, were in M. L. Gibbons Mortuary here. The Rev. Steve Kmetko of the First Baptist Church officiated. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Mrs. Lancaster died Wed., Jan. 20, 1960, in Mesa Southside District Hospital. Born in Sturgis, Michigan, she came to Mesa five years ago from Van Wert, Ohio. She was employed at the Mesa hospital before her illness. Her home was at 216 N. Center St. here. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth B.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Marbaugh, and a brother, William, Jr., all of Van Wert; two stepsons, Virgil Lancaster, Tempe, and Donald Lancaster, Sturgis; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lois Faust, Stroh, Indiana. AZ Republic 8 January 1960.

LANCE, Samuel J.
Lt. Col. Samuel J. Lance, USAF-Ret. 84, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away September 14, 2004. Services will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, September 17, 2004 at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 13658 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ. Contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, c/o the Schmitar Temple, #1 Schmitar Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

LANCE, Samuel J.
Samuel (Sam) J. Lance, born February 13, 1920, passed away Tuesday morning, September 14, 2004 at 12:35 A. M. At his side were Nina, his wife of 53 years; his two daughters: Kathy and Donna, and his grandson, Shawn. Also surviving Sam are his granddaughter, Kristen and two great grandsons: Chase and Thaddaeus. Sam graduated from University of Kansas, was a pilot in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was active in many charitable organizations, most notably as a Mason in the Scottish Rite, a Shriner at the Schmitar Temple in Little Rock, Arkansas and the Eastern Star in Enid, Oklahoma. He was also Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge in Garden City, Kansas. His favorite activity was golf, which he was able to enjoy until two months before his death. Services will be held Friday, September 17, 2004 at 1:00 P. M. at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 13658 W. Meeker Boulevard in Sun City West, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, c/o The Schmitar Temple, #1 Schmitar Circle, Little Rock Arkansas, 72209 or to Sun Health Hospice, 12740 N. Plaza del Rio Boulevard, Peoria, Arizona 85381. Arrangements handled by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 623-584-6299. Published in the Daily News-Sun from 9/16/2004 - 9/17/2004.

LANDEROS, Reynaldo Bustomante
Reynaldo Bustomante Landeros, 69, a retired truck driver, died Dec. 18, 1982, in Wickenburg. Mr. Landeros, of 1429 W. Thunderbird, was born in Tucson. Survived by eight daughters and four sons. Services were at Sunwest Funeral Home, 15399 Grand Ave., El Mirage. 12/21/1982.

LANDERS, E. James
E. James Landers, 72, of Tempe, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Graybull, Wyoming, and was a professor of zoology at Arizona State University. Wife, Rosalie; son, David; and three grandchildren. Carr-Tenney Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

LANDERS, Marietta H.
19 April 1923 - 21 May 1994 Marietta H. Landers, 71, of Sun City, a homemaker, died May 21, 1994. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra Hesse, Karen Hubbard and Rhonda Sprouse; sister, Macabelle Sutton; and nine grandchildren. Services Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Contributions to a favorite charity. The Arizona Republic 24 May 1994.

LANDINI, Linda R.
Linda R. Landini, 42, of Glendale, a homemaker, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Bruce J.; daughter, Jenni L.; sons, Bruce J., Jr., and Dan W.; mother, Willie Revis; sisters, Dorothy Mason, Jeanne Ratkovich, Nancy Eierman, Jackie Sanchez and Lee Ann Revis; brothers, Bill, Bob, and Jerry Revis; and two grandchildren. Visitation Hansen Mortuary with scripture service. Services at the mortuary also. Contributions: Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, 6200 E. Thomas, Suite 101. 6/15/1994.

LANDIS, Julia M.
12 December 1908 - 25 October 1974. Julia M. Landis, 65, of Mesa, a retired florist, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Nelson, and a sister out of state. Larry J. Melcher Chapel Funeral Home. Burial in Mountain View Memorial Gardens. 10/27/1974.

LANDIS, Kay
Kay Landis, 92, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 27, 2004. Services 11 a. m., Thursday, September 30, 2004, Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, Arizona 85248. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

LANDIS, Kay
Kay Landis, 92, of Mesa died Sept. 27, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 11 a. m. Thursday at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. (480) 895-9232. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

LANDRESS, Eula May
Eula May Landress, 75, of Mesa, died Aug. 1, 1994. She was born in Palo Pinto County, Texas, and was a homemaker. Son, Clyde; sisters, Zula Morris and Beulah Cordell; brothers, Leo, Troy and Jessie McKee; and one great-grandchild. Meldrum Mortuary. Mesa City Cemetery. 8/3/1994.

LANDRU, William E.
William E. Landru, 64, of Scottsdale, Arizona Highway Department right-of-way agent, died Nov. 12, 1988. He was born in Lewiston, Montana. World War II Army veteran. Survived by wife, Margaret "Peggy", a daughter; two sons; two brothers. Private services. Green Acres Mortuary. Nov. 14, 1988.

LANE, Annie Mae
Annie Mae Lane, 72, of Mesa, died May 20, 1994. She was born in Arkansas and was a homemaker. Daughters, Lynn Morse, Elizabeth Winkler, Eva Larson and Helen Zelinka; sons, Donnie, LeRoy, Hershel, Eules, Roger, Ed and Henry; brother, Charles Fuller; 34 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. 5/23/1994.

LANE, Barbara Tracy
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Tracy Lane, 39, who with her husband of five months, Jack Lane, was drowned Dec. 31, 1959, in the Gulf of California, were Wednesday, January 6. The Rev. Cecil Prior, pastor of the Tempe Congregational Church, officiated in Memory Chapel, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. (Jack) Tracy, 921 W. Monte Vista, had resided with her husband in Yuma since their marriage. She was a native of San Francisco. In Yuma, Mrs. Lane was president of the Yuma Hospital Auxiliary, a board member of the Crippled Children's Society, and was active in social work. She also was a member of the Zonta Club. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, January 4, 1960.

LANE, Charles
Services for Charles Lane, 58, who had been district sales manager for the Kenna Metal Co. in his native Brownsville, Pennsylvania, will be today in Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway. Mr. Lane, 18014 N. Charleston, died January 5, 1982, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was a World War II Army Air Force veteran and a member of the Masons in Brownsville. He moved to Phoenix in 1977 and is survived by wife, Claire; daughters, Claire FUGIT, Nancy CHAPMAN and Deborah MILLER; five grandchildren; a brother, Warren, and two sisters, Charlotte TENTLER and Alice STALV. Masonic graveside services at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982.

LANE, Clarence
Webber & Sons Mortuary. Interment Greenwood. 14 Feb. 1976 announcement only.

LANE, Gregory Wilder
Gregory Wilder Lane, August 31, 2004. Gregory, 92 years young and world traveler, completed his journey home to the Lord after a distinguished career as a Navel Officer and Retired Obstetrician in private practice. Please join his beloved wife Marlys, his stepchildren, Teri, Paul, and Tonya, nephews Stuart, Howard and Kendall, niece Gay and seven grandchildren at a celebration of his life and going home on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria. The family asked that in Lieu of Flowers Donations be made to Deer Valley Light and Life Church, PO Box 5639 Peoria, AZ 85385, which he loved, to establish a camp scholarship fund for children and youth. The church is being constructed at 39 Ave and Greenway. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

LANE, Isiah W.
Services for Isiah W. Lane, 70, who came here in 1942 and was a maintenance employee 35 years with 7-Up Bottling Co., were in First Institutional Baptist Church. Mr. Lane died Oct. 5, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Irene; children, Tracy Parker, Sylvia Mae, Isiah Jr., Clearuther Lane and Frederick Ed David; a sister and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 9 Oct 1979.

LANE, William Frank
William Frank Lane, 69, of Mesa, was born in Lewellen, Nebraska, and died Oct. 31, 1994. He was a retired rancher. Survivors include his son, Ricky F.; mother, Maggie; sister, Carol Eaden; brother, Robert E.; and two grandchildren. 2 Nov. 1994.

LANG, Otto C.
Sun City - Services were held Saturday in the United Church of Sun City for Otto Carl Lang, 81, who died April 13, 1978, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lang, 9806 Balboa Drive, lived here nine years. He was a chemical engineer for the Union Carbide Co. 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Alice; children, Roger and Nancy, and one grandchild. Heritage Funeral Chapel, Youngtown, made arrangements. Sunday, April 16, 1978

LANGAN, Peter Thomas, Jr.
Peter Thomas Langan, Jr., 65, of 4152 E. Medlock Drive, an administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration in Phoenix, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; children, Mrs. Linda Monge and Peter III; a sister; two brothers; a half-brother and three grandchildren. Private services today in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary will be followed by entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. Published Wednesday, July 3, 1974 in The Arizona Republic.

LANGE, Erhard
Erhard Lange, 55, of Phoenix, a machinist, died May 21, 1994. He was born in Germany. Survivors include his wife, Grace; daughters, Deborah, Jennifer and Monica; mother, Amanda; sister, Edith; brother, Hilmar; and two grandchildren. Services Wednesday, Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road. The Arizona Republic 24 May 1994.

LANGE, George Walter
George Walter Lange, 89, of Sun City, died Oct. 30, 1994. He was born in Cleveland and was a salesman. Sunland Mortuary. 11/4/1994.

LANGE, Laura
Private cremation for Laura Lange, 83, was arranged by Mercer Mortuary. She died Sunday, April 20, 1978, in her home at 10401 N. Cave Creek Rd. Mrs. Lange moved to the Valley from Santa Rosa, Calif., in 1955. She was a member of Eastern Star, Amaranthian, White Shrine and the Lutheran Church. There are no known survivors. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 21, 1978

LANGE, Mary Louis
Mary Louis Lange, 76, passed away September 21, 2004. Survived by her daughter Julie Russo and her son John, three grandchildren and a great-grand-daughter. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4141 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

LANGE, Steven R.
Steven R. Lange, 87 of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away after a brief illness on Sept 4. Born Oct. 25, 1916, Mpls, MN, member of Hope Lutheran Church and Clarence La Belle VFW before he retired to AZ in 1985. Survived by wife Betty, son James Lange & wife Gayle, daughter Stephanie & husband Gary Foster. Grandchildren Stephen & Michelle Lange & David Lange. Memorial service, Sept. 11, 2pm at Superstition Sunrise RV Park. Gravesite Sept. 13 at 10am National VA Cemetery Cave Creek, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

LANGER, Mamie L.
Mrs. Mamie L. Langer, 72, of 931 W. Roma, died Thurs., June 13, 1974, in Phoenix Medicenter. Sons, Russell and Milton; a sister and a brother out of state; and three grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. 6/16/1974.

LANGFORD, Mary
21 Sep 1893 - 9 Oct 1980 Mary Langford, 88, who came from Pennsylvania 67 years ago from Pennsylvania, died Oct. 9, 1980, in Desert Terrace Nursing Home. Survived by daughters, Gladys Flint and Helen Wood; a sister; six grandchildren. Friday, October 10, 1980.

LANGHOLF, Douglas R.
81, owned a cattle ranch in his native Laramie, Wyoming. He came here last week from Walden, Colorado. Sister, Mrs. Bessie GREEN of Mesa. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 9/1/1967.

LANGLOIS, Betty Lou
Tempe - Betty Lou Langlois, 41, died Wed., June 12, 1974, in Denver. She was born in Mukden, Manchuria, China, where her parents were missionaries. She was a partner with her husband in Handy Hank's Home Repair business and was a member of the Tempe Seventh-day Adventist Church. Husband, Henry A.; sons, Leslie D. and Henry M.; and a brother, Edward G. Vinkel. Carr Mortuary. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 6/15/1974.

LANGWORTHY, Mary
Mary Langworthy, 77, of Mesa, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was a homemaker. Daughter, Carolyn Kopperud; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, Mesa. Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. Macdonald St. Feb. 3, 1994.

LANIE, May
Chandler - May M. Lanie, 71, who came here in 1951 and retired as a teacher in 1972 at Denver School, died Oct. 17, 1979, in her home. Mrs. Lanie graduated from Indiana Central College. She is survived by her husband, Herman; children, Anne Badilla and Howard; and a grandchild. Rosary was in St. Mary Church. Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Remington, Indiana. Bueler Mortuary handled arrangements. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

LANIKE, Mike W.
Mesa - Services for Mike W. Lanike, 80, Mesa, who came here in 1967, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Lanike, 458 S. 98th Way, died Monday, March 28, 1977, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital, is survived by his wife, Anna; daughters, Lottie Brockmann, Dorothy Hardesty, Pearl Hennigh, Mary Waid and Margie Nelson; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

LANTZ, Karl Alfred
Karl Alfred Lantz, 83, of Coolidge, died Aug. 17, 1994. He was born in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Survivors include his daughters, Kathryn Wright, Carolyn Clubb and Marilyn Rucker; sons, Karl, Jr., William, Jerry, David and Gary; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, 410 W. Roosevelt. Contributions: United Blood Services of Arizona. The AZ Republic Aug. 19, 1994.

LANYE, Paula
Paula Lanye, 39, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 20, 2004. Visitation Wednesday, September 29, 2004, 10 a. m. at South Mountain Mortuary, 7007 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. (602) 304-9512. Services entrusted to South Mountain Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

LAPETINA, Natalina
(funeral announcement only) wife of the late Donato G. LAPETINA. Survived by niece and nephew, both of Albuquerque, N. M. Holy Cross Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 12/1/1982.

LAPICKI, John
78, a blacksmith for U. S. Steel Corp. in Joliet, Illinois, was born in Wilna, Russia, and an Army veteran of World War I. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 9/1/1967.

LARA, Juan S.
8 Sep 1890 - 1 Jan. 1970. Juan S. Lara, 79, who had manufactured jewelry during his 43 years in Phoenix, died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970, in a Phoenix hospital. He was born in Mexico and moved to Miami in 1920. Wife, Rosaria; sons, Ernest C. and William J., all of Phoenix; six grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/3/1970.

LARA, Julia V.
Julia V. Lara, 61, a native of Bisbee who lived here since 1925, died Mar. 28, 1980, in a local hospital. Mrs. Lara is survived by daughters, Molly Gaona and Julie Ramarez; a brother; eight grandchildren. Mass was at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave. 3/30/1980.

LARA, Robert
24, a native of Morenci, was a relief shift worker for the Phelps Dodge Corp. Wife, Paula; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben LARA of Morenci; grandfather, Jesus LARA of Clifton; brother, Ruben, of Morenci; brothers and two sisters out of state. Burial in Bunker Cemetery. 9/2/1967.

LARGO, Anthony Raymond
Rosary for Anthony Raymond Largo, 23, was recited in the Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home. Requiem high was in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. The Litchfield Air Facility conducted graveside services in St. Frances Cemetery. Mr. Largo was killed in a California plane crash Saturday, Jan. 9, 1960. He was a student at Phoernix College and a member of the Phoenix Naval Reserve. A native of Brooklyn, he came to Phoenix 13 years ago with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Largo. Other survivors are three brothers, Jack, John, Jr., and Edward, all of Phoenix. AZ Republic 14 Jan 1960.

LAROUX, Dorothy Marie
Dorothy Marie LaRoux, 72, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 16, 1994. She was born in Menominee, Michigan, and was an office manager. Husband, Arthur F.; daughters, Barbara J. Bartelme and Elizabeth M. Schneider; five sisters; four brothers; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Lundberg Mortuary White Rose Chapel. 2/18/1994.

LARREMORE, Jacob and Zachary
Jacob and Zachary Larremore, 2, of Globe, twin sons of Patricia Ann Weekes and Robert Troy, died May 15, 1994. They were born in Phoenix. Survivors include their sister, Ashley Rose and their grandparents. Services Memory Chapel Mortuary, Prescott. 19 May 1994.

LARSEN, Norma Carleen
Scottsdale - Memorial services for Norma Carleen Larsen, 54, were in Scottsdale United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Larsen had been active in music programs at the church and sang in the Master Works Corral. She came to Arizona 30 years ago from Franklin Park, Illinois, and is survived by her husband, Donal H.; children, Bruce and Robin Larsen; mother, Nora Schierhorn, and a sister. Messinger Mortuary. 3/14/1980.

LARSON, Bruce O.
14 Dec 1909 - 1 Mar 1970. Tempe - Bruce O. Larson, 60, a general contractor who had done heavy construction on bridges and roads throughout Arizona, died Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, in Scottsdale Hospital of a heart ailment. He was born in Canadian, Texas, and came to northern Arizona in 1927 and moved to the Valley in 1942. He had been a cowboy and rancher and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tempe. Wife, Pernella; daughter, Bonnie Rae LARSON of Tempe; four brothers and three sisters out of state. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

LARSON, Clarence A.
22 Apr 1903 - 28 Feb 1970. Clarence A. Larson, 66, a retired Chicago boilermaker mechanic, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, in Scottsdale Hospital. He was born in Iowa and came here in 1969. He was a Seabee veteran of World War II and a past commander of Post 2075 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Chicago. Wife, Hilda; one son, Richard, of Boulder, CO; and two brothers and a sister out of state. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

LARSON, Elfreda Charlotte
Elfreda Charlotte Larson, 83, of 8509 N. 33rd Dr., died Dec. 25, 1982, at a Valley hospital. Mrs. Larson was born in Manistee, Michigan, and moved to Phoenix from Hobart, Indiana, 32 years ago. She is survived by daughters, Charlotte Seed and Dolores Luderback; son, Fred Zierk; two sisters; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6200 W. Northern. Hansen Mortuary. 12/27/1982.

LARSON, Frances
Frances Larson of Texas, formerly of Arizona, died May 15, 1994. She was born in New Jersey, and was a retired executive secretary. Survivors include her son, Kemble Cox and three grandchildren. 20 May 1994.

LARSON, Gerald
8 September 1929 - 19 May 1994 Gerald "Gary" Larson, 64, of Mesa, a former businessman, died May 19, 1994. He was born in Delaware, Iowa, and was a member of the El Kahir Shrine Temple, the Elks Lodge and the Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; stepdaughters, Melanie Tietz and Melody Burreson; sister, Hazel Holthaus; and one grandchild. Services have been held. Family Burial & Cremation Center. The Arizona Republic 24 May 1994.

LARSON, Glenn W.
Glenn W. Larson, age 77, of Prescott, passed away Sept. 3, 2004. He was born in La Crosse, Wis. Glenn served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and worked 25 years for Motorola in the Phoenix area. He is survived by his wife Sharon Larson; his children, Kathleen Morley and Steven Larson; his brother, Harold Larson; and sister, Marion Prellwitz. A memorial service will be held at Heritage Memory Mortuary, Tuesday, Sept 7, at 2 PM., 131 Grove Avenue, in Prescott. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33166-1494. Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

LARSON, John
Mesa - John H. Larson, 72, a retired electrician, died Oct. 10, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He had also operated a resort in Minnesota before coming here 12 years ago from his native Rockford, IL. He was a member of Victory Lutheran Church, Phoenix Scottish Rite Bodies, Eastern Star and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Wife, Charlotte, and two brothers survive. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

LARSON, John H.
15 June 1928 - 14 March 1980 John H. Larson, 51, an electrical mechanical designer with Goodyear Aerospace until he became ill, died March 14, 1980. Mr. Larson worked three years for Interglobal Technical Services, Inc. after coming here in 1968 from Minneapolis. Survivors include his wife, Karen; children, Rondi and John N.; mother, Mrs. Julius Larson, Minneapolis; a brother, Theodore, of Vancouver, B.C;

LARSON, Lilly S.
Larry J. Melcher Mortuary. Burial Mtn. View Memorial Gardens. 14 Feb. 1976 announcement only.

LARSON, Lloyd J.
Apache Junction - Lloyd J. Larson, 81, an artist and past president of the Chamber of Commerce here, died Oct. 5, 1979, in Mesa General Hospital. Mr. Larson, 1843 E. Superstition Dr., moved here 17 years ago from Marshalltown, Iowa. He was a retired general manager for Lennox Industries heating and air conditioning and a member of Apache Junction Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Nellie; daughter Mrs. Irene Smith of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Paul and James of Marshalltown, Iowa, William of Fayetteville, AR, and Dr. Lloyd Larson of Phoenix; and 18 grandchildren. Private memorial services were in Gibbons-Bunker. Private cremation. Desert View Chapel. 6 Oct 1979.

LARSON, Lottie L.
Thatcher - Lottie L. Larson, 99, a native of Thatcher, died Oct. 9, 1980, in Roseville, Calif. She was a former teacher. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Dickson and Pauline Mykles. 15 Oct 1980.

LARSON, Mead E.
Sun City -- Mead E. Larson, 87, died Thurs., Feb. 12, 1976, in Valley View Hospital. He had been a salesman 50 years for Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. of Minneapolis. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Jean. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. 14 Feb 1976

LARSON, Philip J.
Mesa - Services for Philip J. Larson, 86, a retired salesman for Mancy Brothers Feed Co. in Minneappolis, were at Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home. Mr. Larson died Nov. 22, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He served in the Army during World War I, was a Mason and moved to Mesa in 1963. Survived by wife, Lorna; a sister, Sadie Larson; and two brothers, Edgar and Wallace. Interment St. Paul, Minnesota. Suggested memorial to Velda Rose Methodist Church. 11/23/1982.

LARSON, Robert W.
Robert W. Larson, 60, of Mesa, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Ault, Colorado, and was a retired metal fabricator and an Army veteran. Wife, Virginia J.; daughters, Jody Larson and Donna Tuttle; son, B. William; mother, Helen; sister, Mary-Kate Sullivan; and brother, Kenneth. Lakeshore Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

LASALANDRA, John J.
John J. LaSalandra, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 5 at the age of 88. He was born in Chicago. During his youth he was a professional boxer, wrestler, and adventurous traveler. After working as a butcher, he left Chicago with his wife and two sons for Texas where he owned and operated a bar and introduced pizza to Dallas. In 1946, John and his family headed West to the San Fernando Valley and began his career in the motion picture industry. During his 30 years as a Construction Coordinator he worked with such directors as Francis Ford Coppola, Sam Peckinpah and Robert Aldrich. He retired to Phoenix, Arizona where he and his wife enjoyed golfing, dancing, traveling and spending time with their family. John is survived by Nancy, his wife of 68 years, his sons John and Sam and granddaughters Zoe and Tobie. Services will be held on Thursday Sept. 9 at 1:00PM at Gates Kingsley Gates Moeller Murphy, 1925 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. (310) 395-9988. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

LASKOWSKI, Eugene
Eugene "Gene" Laskowski 86 years of Temperance, Michigan, and formerly of Sun City, Arizona, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in the Bedford Elderly Care Center, Temperance, Michigan. The son of John and Olga (Wieczorek) Laskowski, he was born April 4, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio. He worked for Honeywell and formerly General Electric Companies for over 20 years as a computer applications engineer, retiring in 1983. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre doing bomb disposal in Okinawa. June 10, 1938 he married Leona Josephine Kreft in St. AdalbertÕs Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio. She preceded him in death January 2002. An avid bowler and golfer, he was a member of the Sun City Country Club, Sun City Sheriff's Posse, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, he was a member of the K of C Council in Sun City, Arizona and now Council #8902 Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance, Michigan, where he also is a member. Gene is survived by a daughter, Susan Laskowski of Santa Fe, New Mexico; brother, Dr. Edward (Arloene) Laskowski of Bismarck, North Dakota; granddaughter, Renee (Tim) Donnelly of Boston, Massachusetts; a great grandson Bennett Donnelly; niece, Frances Kruzel of Luna Pier, Michigan; and nephew, George Kreft of Temperance, Michigan. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 4, 2004 from 8:30 A. M. until 10:00 A. M. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Temperance, Michigan where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A. M. by the Rev. Thomas Byrne. Interment will be held at a later time in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio. Memorials may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, Michigan. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/7/2004.

LASKOWSKI, Eugene
Eugene "Gene" Laskowski, 86 years of Temperance, MI and formerly of Sun City, AZ died Wednesday September 1, 2004 in the Bedford Elderly Care Center Temperance, MI. He worked for Honeywell and formerly General Electric Companies for over 20 years as a computer applications engineer retiring in 1983. The son of John and Olga (Wieczorek) Laskowski, he was born April 4, 1918 in Cleveland, OH. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre doing bomb disposal in Okinawa. June 10, 1938 he married Leona Josephine Kreft in St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Toledo. She preceded him in death January 2002. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Judy Vallalunga. An avid bowler and golfer, he was a member of the Sun City Country Club, Sun City Sheriff's Posse, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, he was a member of the K of C Council in Sun City, AZ and now Council #8902 Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Temperance, MI where he also is a member. Gene is survived by a daughter, Susan Laskowski of Santa Fe, NM., brother, Dr. Edward (Arloene) Laskowski of Bismarck, ND, grand daughter, Renee (Tim) Donnelly of Boston, a great grandson Bennett Donnelly, niece, Frances Kruzel of Luna Pier, MI, and nephew, George Kreft of Temperance, MI. Visitation was held on Saturday, September 4, 2004 from 8:30AM till 10:00AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Temperance, MI where Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00AM by the Rev. Thomas Byrne. Interment will be held at a later time in Calvary Cemetery Toledo, OH. Memorials may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe, MI. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

LASKOWSKI, Olga
Sun City - Olga Laskowski, 90, died Nov. 19, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Laskowski, a homemaker, was born in Cleveland, moved here in 1970. She was a member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church and the church women's guild. Survivors include two sons, Gene and Edward; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. 11/20/1982.

LASSEN, Eloise M.
Eloise M. Lassen, 84, passed away September 11, 2004. She was predeceased by her children; Ernest, Jr., and Julia. Survived by Ernest her loving husband of 61 years, granddaughters; Leslie Tomanovich, Lisa Lipski, grand-sons-in-law; Peter and Edward, great grandchildren; Jae, Julia, Degan, Katherine, and Emily. A memorial service will be held in the Norton Chapel at Historic First Church in downtown Phoenix, 402 W. Monroe Street, on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

LASSEN, Hilda H.
1 Feb 1903 - 21 Oct 1979 Hilda H. Lassen, 76, a retired secretary who come to Bisbee in 1924 and lived in Phoenix since 1955, died Oct. 21, 1979. She was a member of Neighborhood Congregational Church and Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include stepsons, John R. and Vernon H. Lassen; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 23 Oct 1979

LASTRANGE, Myra A.
Apache Junction -- Myra A. LaStrange, 65, a member of St. George Catholic Mission, died Thurs., May 18, 1967, in Mesa Hospital. Mrs. LaStrange moved here seven years ago from Long Lake, MN. She was born in Minneapolis. Survivors include her husband, Maurice; and a son, Tony, of Apache Junction; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Chapman, Mrs. Sarah Anderson, and Mrs. Georgia English, all of Wayzata, MN; and 22 grandchildren. Services and burial were in Long Lake. 5/20/1967.

LATER, Alton V.
Interment Pocatello, Idaho. Meldrum Mortuary. 7 January 1960 announcement only

LATIMER, James L.
James L. Latimer, 74, a salesman for George Zalton Fine China, died Tuesday, June 25, 1974, in Phoenix veterans Hospital. He was a veteran of World Wars I & II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of Moose Lodge 708. Wife, Gladys M.; children, Mrs. Virginia West, Mrs. Aileen Neely, Mrs. Beverly Call and Earl S.; step-daughters, Mrs. Betty Wadsworth and Mrs. Doris Baldwin; a brother and two sisters; and a number of grandchildren. Services and burial were in Salt Lake City. 6/26/1974.

LATOURRETTE, Celeste H.
17 May 1888 - 7 Mar 1970. Mrs. Celeste H. La Tourrette, 82, a resident of the Valley since 1917, died Sat., Mar. 7, 1970. She was the widow of Vern G. LaTOURRETTE who had taught school in Tempe, Gilbert and Peoria. He died in 1962. She was a member of Central Methodist Church. She was born in Mobile, AL. Survivors include a son, Dr. Vern G. La Tourette of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. F. Nichols of Mesa and Mrs. Betty Brennan of Tempe; 11 grandchildren. 3/10/1970.

LATSHAW, Janet K.
Sun City - Services for Janet K. Latshaw, 73, who died April 17, 1978, in Boswell Hospital, were in LUndberg's Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mrs. Latshaw, 10833 Hatcher Road, came here in 1968, and was a former secretary with the Federal Land Bank. Survivors include her husband, Joseph, and a sister. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 21, 1978

LATTERELL, Deborah Lynn
Deborah Lynn Latterell, 26, died Wed., 20, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mass for Mrs. Latterell, was said in Queen of Peace Church, 36 W. 1st St. She was born in Effingham, Illinois, and was brought to Arizona 25 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Randy; daughter, Melissa Guzman; parents, Dolores and Donald Nacke; two sisters, Darlene Lopinski and Denise Nacke; and three brothers, Daniel, Duane, Donald Nacke, all of Mesa. Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette 10/22/1982.

LATUNSKI, Evelyn Jean
Evelyn Jean (Henderson) Latunski, 78 of Chandler, AZ passed away on September 13, 2004. She was born November 19, 1925 in Chesaning, MI. She is preceded in death by per mother, Martha "Betty" Holbert and father, Orie Henderson; brothers, Harold Henderson and Dale DeFrenn; and her husband, Joseph C. Latunski. She is survived by sons, Jim Latunski of Brooksville, FL, Dan Latunski of Chandler, AZ, Terry Latunski of Clark, SD and Joey Latunski of Chandler, AZ; sister, Doris Schultz of St. Charles, MI; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 from 6-8:00 p. m., Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Private services will be held. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

LAU, Florence E.
Interment East Resthaven. 11/1982.

LAUNTZ, Mayme
77, moved to Phoenix in 1951 from St. Louis. She was born in Glens Falls, N. Y. Husband, Raymond P.; daughters, Mrs. Bernice WILLERS of Phoenix. Burial in St. Louis. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/21/1967.

LAURIAS, Josephine M.
Josephine M. Laurias, 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 10, 2004. Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at La Paz Funeral Home, 935 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held at 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at La Paz Funeral Home. Burial following to St. Francis Cemetery, 5005 E. Oak St., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

LAUTZ, Robert J., Sr.
27 Feb 1913 - 14 Dec 1982 Robert J. Lautz, Sr., 69, retired Toledo, Ohio, police Sergeant, died Tues., Dec. 14, 1982, in his home. Mr. Lautz was born in Toledo, OH, and moved to Phoenix in 1966. Survived by his four children, Sue Miller, Judith DePeiris, Robert Lautzenheiser, Jr., James Lautz; brothers, Harold C. Alutzenheiser, Jr. Russell Lautzenheiser; 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 12/17/1982.

LAVAGNINI, Ralph
Funeral services for Ralph Lavagnini, 67, a showman who died Monday, January 11, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital, were in the Chapel of Memories, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Place of burial is undecided. Mr. Lavagnini resided at 325 W. Washington. He is survived by a brother, Alex, Oakland, California. AZ Republic 7 January 1960.

LAVAN, Edward J.
Edward J. Lavan, 77, of Show Low, died Aug. 20, 1994. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and was a retired toymaker. Daughters, Ann Marie Dominguez and Mary Ellen; sons, Dale, Bruck and Edward; sister, Laverne Wisniewski; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lakeshore Mortuary. St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Chandler. 8/23/1994.

LAVELLE, William J.
Sun City - William J. LaVelle, 81, who practiced law in Chicago after graduating from the Georgetown Law School, Washington, died Jan. 30, 1981, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. LaVelle, came here in 1970 from Lincolnwood, IN, and was a member of the Sun City Lawyers Club and Elks Club. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; children, Mary Hendricks and William, Jr.; and grandchildren. Scripture services at Menke Funeral Home. Mass Monday at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church, 9615 W. Peoria Ave. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1981.

LAVEN, Winifred R.
10 June 1908 - 10 Oct 1989 Winifred R. Laven, 81, of Sun City, a school teacher and principal, died Oct. 10, 1989. She was born in Hannibal, MO. There are no known survivors. Sunland Memorial Park & Mortuary. 10/15/1989.

LAVENDER, Daniel, Sr.
Whiteriver - Services for Daniel Lavender, Sr., a welder and heavy equipment operator for Pinetop Logging Co., will be Monday at Whiteriver Lutheran Church. Mr. Lavender died Dec. 29, 1981, in the Public Health Service Indian Hospital. He was born in Carrizo and lived his life in Whiteriver. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; sons, Hank, Daniel, Jr., Alvin, Alfonso, Elvis, Nathaniel and Ricky; daughters, Jackie; Maryann Contau; Deanne; Dianna Makoe (Malone) or ?; Shirlene Colelay; Sonja and Jennifer; stepsons Roland and Reagan Armstrong; step-daughter, Roselind Garcia' 55 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary in Show Low handled the arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1982.

LAVENUE, Thomas John
Thomas John Lavenue, 37, of Chandler died Sept. 5, 2004, in Claysprings. Services: 5 p. m. today at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe. (480) 967-2104. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

LAVIK, Rudy H.
3-Oct-79

LAW, Mamie G.
Mamie G. Law, 74, who lived in the Valley 30 years, died Oct. 5, 1980. She is survived by children, Pauline Farrington, Catherine Parrish, Paul S., Jr., James D. and Kenneth R.; 17 grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 7 Oct 1980

LaWARE, Margaret
Margaret LaWare, 85, moved to Phoenix 21 years ago from her native New York and died Nov. 15, 1982, in Casa Marie Nursing Home. Mrs. LaWare was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughters, Margaret Campbell and Katherine Romo; sons, John and Harold; a brother, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Scripture service at Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Mass was at the church at 3120 N. 51st Ave. 11/17/1982.

LAWHON, Lillian M.
Lillian M. Lawhon, 86, a homemaker, was born in Chicago and moved to Phoenix eight years ago. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star and a charter member of the Carl Hayden Senior Citizens Club. daughter, Patricia Becker; three sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren. 10/25/1982.

LAWHON, Marion Petra
Marion Petra Lawhon, 68, a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital for many years, died Tues., Oct. 19, 1982, in Salinas, California. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and came to Arizona 25 years ago. Member of D.E.S. and Trinity Cathedral and was active in the Republic Party. Son, Geoffrey, and two sisters survive. 10/23/1982. Funeral announcement says "Sister of Geoffrey L. Lawhon."

LAWLER, Christopher J.
Sedona - Rosary for Christopher J. Lawler, 17, of Harmony Hills, was in Sedona Funeral Home. Christopher died Oct. 4, 1979, in Chavez Canyon from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Mass in St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He was a senior at Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood, and was on the varsity football team. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lawler; grandmother, Louise O'Day; two sisters and three brothers. 8 Oct 1979

LAWLOR, Lillian H.
27 Sep 1900 - 22 Mar 1980 Springerville - Lillian H. Lawlor, 79, was born in Eagar and died March 22, 1980. She was a homemaker. She is survived by children, Leona Croft, Verna Paddock, Loree Jarvis, Thelma Wiltbank, Gwen Haynie, Marjory Strickland, Zelda Slade and Waldo Hamblin; a sister; two brothers; 39 grandchildren. Services were at the Eagar LDS Church. 3/24/1980.

LAWLOR, Luke Francis
Luke Francis Lawlor, 77, who managed several restaurants until he retired in 1963, died Nov. 21, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., and moved to Phoenix from Claremont, N.H. in 1955. He served in the Army during World War II. Survived by wife, Ethel; daughters, Carol Fowler, Mary Ellen Ford, Sarah Snyder; sons, Chris and John; and nine grandchildren. Memorial Mass was at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 11/23/1982.

LAWRENCE, Charles C.
Glendale - Charles C. Lawrence, 92, of 7138 N. 45th Ave., who owned the Lawrence Grocery Store at Third Street and Clarendon until he retired in 1950, died Nov. 18, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Cincinnati and moved to the Valley 36 years ago. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; daughter, Lelah N. Duvall; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memory Lawn Mausoleum. 11/20/1982.

LAWRENCE, Eleanor
Eleanor Lawrence, 64, who came here in 1962 from Texas, died Oct. 12, 1980. She was born in New Britain, Conn. Survived by children, Penelope Hamstein of TX, Michelle of Phoenix, and Edward S. Lawrence, III; and one grandson. Phoenix Central Christian Church. 10/15/1980.

LAWRENCE, James F.
James F. Lawrence, age 51, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. No services planned. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home, 1242 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. 602-257-8383. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

LAWRENCE, Kennedy R.
Mesa - Kennedy R. Lawrence, 85, was born in Woodville, Michigan, and died in Mesa Nov. 25, 1982. He moved to Arizona in 1956. He was a retired deputy superintendent of police in Detroit, a member of the First Methodist Church of Mesa, the Retired Policemen's Association and El Zaribah Shrine Temple. Survived by wife, Irene; sons, Sherman Lambly and Ray Weiss; and daughter, Sally Seriani. The AZ Republic Sat., Nov. 27, 1982. This obituary also published as "KENNEDY, Lawrence R."

LAWRENCE, Stanley J.
5 Sep 1895 - 3 Mar 1970. Stanley J. Lawrence, 74, who had worked in aerial construction 40 years for the Illinois Bell Telephone Co., died Tuesday, March 3, 1970, in Memorial Hospital. He moved to Phoenix eight years ago from his native Chicago. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy. Cremation followed services in A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 3/5/1970.

LAWS, Charles Richard
Charles Richard "Dickie" Laws, 58, of Phoenix. God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "Come with Me. " Charles Richard Laws, lived in Phoenix lifelong. He leaves behind a daughter, Lupita Laws Albano, one granddaughter, Persephone Albano, and a grandson, Damian Albano. He was a nephew to Rose and Mervin Ringlero, brother to Janis Laws, David Lewis, Allen Justus, Claudia Justus, Robert Justus, and June Justus. He was an uncle of seven nieces, seven nephews and eight great-nieces and four great-nephews. Visitation Friday, September 10, 2004, 6:00 to 8:00 P. M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Funeral service, Saturday, September 11, 2004, 1:00P. M., also being held at the Bethany Chapel. Burial to be Nelson Cemetery, Blackwater, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

LAWS, Jeanette J.
Jeanette J. Laws, 75, of Sun City, died Nov. 1, 1994. She was born in Melrose, Minnesota, and was a homemaker. Husband, Lewis H.; Sisters, Margaret WELZ and Celeste PILOT. St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 11/4/1994.

LAWSON, Ann L.
Scottsdale - Mrs. Ann L. Lawson, 50, a beautician, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Husband, Thomas L.; a son, Thomas; daughters, Mrs. Sharon Joseph and Linda; and two grandchildren. Services in the Glass and Garden Drive-In Church. Burial in Paradise Memorial Gardens. 10/28/1974.

LAWSON, Joel Nelson
Memorial services for Joel Nelson Lawson, 50, who worked as a welder for Magma Copper Co. in San Manuel, were in Mercer Mortuary Chapel, 1511 E. Thomas. Mr. Lawson died Jan. 27, 1982, in his San Manuel home. He came to Arizona 13 years ago from his native Kansas. He was a Marine Corps veteran of Korea and a member of the Elks and Moose in San Manuel. Surviving are sons, Joel, Jr., and Raymond, Phoenix; grandsons, Todd Lawson and Raymond, Vestal, Illinois; granddaughter, Tobie Lawson; and a brother, Paul, Kansas City. The AZ Republic Feb. 4, 1982.

LAWSON, Mary V.
Wickenburg -- Mary V. Lawson, 81, died Wed., Feb. 11, 1976, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Lawson moved to Wittman 14 years ago. Survivors include children, H. W. Lavada Hooper, Ruthan Runbaugh, Mary Robinson and Wauneta Bucklew; a brother and three sisters; 20 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. 13 Feb 1976

LAWTHER, Hazel Alta
Hazel Alta Lawther, 92, passed away September 2, 2004. Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2004, 5:00-7:00 PM, at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. (Also 1 hour prior to service at the Church). Service will be Tuesday, September 7, 2004, 10:00 AM, at Fraser Ward, 933 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker's Garden Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

LAWTHER, Hazel Alta
Hazel Alta Lawther, 92, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on September 2, 2004. She was born July 2, 1912 in Springfield, Missouri to Anna Belle Tripp and John Pinkney Knuckles. Hazel grew up in St. Louis where she met and married Thomas Edward Bryant. Hazel and Ed had two children, Sheryl Howell and Linda Lewis-O'Toole. Hazel worked in many capacities during her life. She worked for the U. S. Government and served as the Delores County Treasurer for several years. Hazel was widowed in 1962 and in June, 1970, married her best friend and companion, Robert E. Lawther. Hazel is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert E. Lawther, daughters Sheryl Howell, Linda Lewis-O'Toole, Betty Brown, Judy Lish and sister Earlene Harris. Hazel and Robert have 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Hazel and Robert served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the London, England Temple. She enjoyed expressing her artistic abilities by painting beautiful portraits, and most importantly, loved spending quality time with her family and loved ones. Hazel was a compassionate woman who lived her life serving God, and although she is gone from our sight, will never be forgotten. All that we are or can be we owe to our mom. Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2004, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 10:00 AM at the Fraser Ward, 933 E. Brown Road, Mesa, with visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church. Submitted on (09/05/2004) from East Valley Tribune

LAXTON, Geraldine Mafalda
Sun City - Geraldine Mafalda Laxton, 79, a retired credit manager, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. Mrs. Laxton was a Hastings, MI, native and moved to Sun City from Detroit in 1970. She was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star, Oriental Shrine Sphinx Court No.65 and the State Federation of Garden Clubs in Michigan. She was past president of Qadash Temple Daughters of the Nile No. 35, I.O.S. Sun Unit and the Society of Engineers Wives in Detroit. She is survived by her husband, Amon. Services were in Michigan. 12/20/1982.

LAY, Margaret L.
Margaret L. Lay, 90, of Casa Grande, a homemaker, died June 16, 1994. She was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Survivors include her sons, Wayne and Eugene; sister, Viola Kramer; nine grandchildre and nine great-grandchildren. 6/18/1994.

LAYER, Herbert Presley
Mesa -- Herbert Presley Layer, 84, died Wed., January 7, 1976, in his home at 3300 E. Broadway. He was a retired accountant of the U.S. Gypsum plant in Warren, Ohio. Wife, Frances E.; daughter, Mrs. E. B. White, Jr.; and a grandchild. Private services arranged by Mortensen and Kings Funeral Center. 1/11/1976

LAYMAN, Gay Lynn
Gay Lynn Layman, 46, of Seligman, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was a bookkeeper. Husband, John; daughter, Kristi; sisters, Cheryl Hendricks and Dianne Penderl; and brother, Michael Lee Skutt. Seligman Calvary Baptist Church. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott. 2/18/1994.

LAYNE, Ella Clementine
Ella Clementine Layne, 76, died Mon., Feb. 9, 1976, in St. Luke's Hospital. Survivors include children, Betty SIEDEL and John R.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were in Wichita, Kansas. 12 Feb 1976

LAYVA, Paulita
Safford - Rosary for Paulita C. Layva, 83, who died Dec. 27, 1982, at Mountain View Nursing Center, will be Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mass will be Friday at the church. Mrs. Layva was born in Pima and was a lifelong resident of Gila Valley. She was a member of Beneficio Propio. She is survived by her daughters, Consuelo Villaverde, Mary Ogas, Roberta Urquidez and Grace Gonzales; sons, Joe Romero and Edward; 35 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Caldwell Funeral Home made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

LAZEAR, Cassie M.
Pima -- Funeral services for Cassie May Lazear, 66, a resident of Arizona for 56 years who died Monday, August 28, 1967, at her home, were in Pima Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A native of Mexico, Mrs. Lazear came to Arizona and lived in Mesa until 1929 when she moved with her husband to Pine. They resided in Pima for the past seven years. Sue is survived by her husband, William; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Jane Jarvis of Pima and Mrs. Alice Faye Long of Phoenix; four brothers, Julius R. Johnson of Mesa; Clyde R. Johnson of Sunflower; Vernon R. Johnson of Mesa; Lionel H. Johnson of Stewart Mountain; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Peterson and Mrs. Dot Smith, both of Mesa, and Mrs. Naomi Appleton of Chandler. Friends may call in the Caldwell Funeral Home in Safford and at the Pima Ward Relief Society Hall in Pima. Graveside services Saturday at Pine Cemetery. The Arizona Republic August 31, 1967.

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