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FUNERAL NOTICE Patricia "Pat" Ann Marsh Harriet Hannah Arends Sherman 48, of Tucson, Arizona, entered into 81, born March 25, 1919 in Chicago, eternal rest on February 11, 2001. She Illinois, passed away February 11, 2001. was born August 17, 1952 in Clinton, Harriet is survived by Mel, her beloved lowa. She is preceded in death by her husband and partner of 61 years; son, father, Raymond L. Paasch.

She is David and Cathy survived by her loving husband of eight Delaney of Westford, Vermont; son, years of marriage, Howard L. Marsh; Howard of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania; one daughter, Jennifer L. Voss; one daughter, Lynne and son-in-law, Bill son, Jeremy L. Moriston; four Paxson of Santa Barbara, California; grandchildren; her mother, Rita Paasch; brother, Al (Betty) Arends of San Diego, three brothers; and one sister. Pat was California: cousins, Earl and Gail a member of the Moose Lodge No.

Bogdanoff of Tucson, and many 1964 Women of the Moose. A Memorial beloved family and dear friends. Service will be held on Wednesday, Harriet was an active life member in February 14, 2001 at SOUTH LAWN Hadassah. She edited and published MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.

at 6:30 the Tucson Chapter newsletter for many p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can years. She was also a certified be made to the American Cancer Parliamentarian, and served in that Society, N. Swan Tucson, capacity for both Hadassah's Tucson Arizona 85712. Services entrusted to Chapter and for the Southwest Region.

SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Harriet held offices of Ramah Past President, Tucson Chapter board, regional board. She was honored as Hadassah Woman of the Year, Ima, and Gatekeeper. The family wishes to thank her Doctor and all the staff at the Cancer Care Center for their skill, support and hugs. AMMON RALPH CURTIS 97, died February 10, 2001 at home in Tucson, surrounded by his family.

His son, Edward (Jeri) and grandson, Andy preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Valette; and sons, Henry (Nora), Evan "Ted" (Judy); 11 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. He was born on August 22, 1903, near Bisbee in the territory of Arizona, the second of nine children to Ammon and Mary Jane Curtis. He graduated from Gila Academy in Thatcher, AZ, then attended Oregon State University and received a degree in landscape architecture. This took him to the U.S.

Forest Service, and work throughout the Southwestern United States; locally he helped design Sabino Canyon Park. In 1942 he purchased a farm in Tucson along the Rillito River, built the family home, farmed, worked as a real estate broker, and ran for public office. As a man of action, his caring heart and readiness to help were a blessing for every life he touched. Of vital importance to him was the availability of a proper education. To this, he helped establish and has contributed to the steady growth of the Flowing Wells area Carden School.

He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout his life. He loved to discuss the gospel of Jesus Christ and served a mission with his wife in Jamestown, New York. Services will be held Tuesday, February 13 at the Tucson North Stake Center at 939 W. Chapala at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N.

Northern Ave. Magee). FORTIER, Rick, 73, of Tucson, born November 7, 1928. Rick was a CNA at Santa Rosa Care Center and will be greatly missed. He died unexpectedly at home of unknown causes February 7, 2001.

Survived by his sister, Lucille Vinette of Niagara Falls; niece, Michelle; nephew, Guy Fortier. Son of the late Napoleon Elizabeth Fortier of Niagara Falls, NY. For time and date of memorial service notify Father Jim at St Cyrils Catholic Church on Pima St. HARDIN, Hazel M. On February 1, 2001, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Hazel went to be with the Lord Jesus.

Born November 16, 1925 in Bombay, India, Hazel emigrated to the United States in 1946 after marrying her service man husband in India during the war. Hazel was a talented gardener and gracious hostess, who delighted in her many friends. She enjoyed golf and bridge. Hazel is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harvey L. Hardin; her son, Robert Steven Hardin and his wife, Katherine; as well as her daughter, Elaine C.

Hardin. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Matthew, Jeffrey and Lucas Hardin. A Memorial Service and get is planned for Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the family residence, 1220 S. Avenida Los Reyes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to TMC Hospice the American Cancer Society. KEESLER, Ocie Marie, 94, of Willcox, AZ, died February 11, 2001. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel with Funeral Services Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.

at Westlawn Chapel. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Services under the direction of Westlawn Chapel Mortuary in Willcox, AZ. (520) 384-2413. FAME.

ROBERT (BOB) EDWARD KELLY 69, of Tucson, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2001 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carole (his best girl); daughters, Jacquelyn (Tim) Hansford of Tucson, Carole (John) Howland of North Bend, OR; son, Michael (Joelyn) of Egan, MN; grandchildren, Theresa, Diana, Sarah, Andrew, Patrick, Michael, Alyson; and brother, Don Kelly of North Bend, OR. He retired after 24 years service in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He also served as North Bend City Councilman for eight years. And member of the Elks Lodge 2532, Lifetime DAV and also a member of the American Legion Post Cherished by his family he was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family.

Bob was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors, traveling and being with his family and friends. He shared his enthusiasm and love for the game of golf by mentoring many young golfers in Oregon. A memorial service will be held on February 15, 2001 at at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that gifts of remembrance be made to the North Bend Library, 1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend, OR 97459 or The Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association, 5512 N.

Via Arancia, Tucson, AZ 85750 Attn: Robert Kelly Memorial Fund. B4 ARIZONA DAILY STAR Tuesday, February 13, 2001 U.S. more than doubles funds to manage wildfires $8 million-plus is allocated efforts Canyon will and several include interface Madera areas surrounding Tucson, he to Coronado National Forest said. The funding increase for firefighting will allow for By Thomas Stauffer and residential areas, said about 160 firefighters, about 30 ARIZONA DAILY STAR Coronado National Forest percent of whom are full I time, Fire efforts in spokeswoman Gail Aschen- McAlister said. management the Coronado National Forest brenner.

Funding will also pay for a will more than double this Efforts in those areas in- third helicopter to be based year, thanks to increased fed- volve controlled burns and in Safford, and a full staff for eral funding passed in the thinning, she said. the 10 fire engines stationed wake of last summer's brutal "Some areas are just not throughout the forest, he wildfires. conducive to burning, so we said. Funding will increase to $7.1 have to mechanically thin Nationally, the Forest Sermillion for firefighting and them first," Aschenbrenner vice will receive $1.1 billion in about $1 million for fuels re- said. extra funds.

Other land manduction in the Coronado Na- "If we just go into these ar- agement agencies and state tional Forest, said fire man- eas and simply burn them, the and local fire departments, inagement officer Dean McAlis- fire could spread quickly and cluding the Mount Lemmon ter. to the tops of the trees Fire Department, will also respread For the last five years, the where we don't want it to be," ceive extra funds. Forest Service had been oper- she added President Clinton got the ating at about 50 percent of its funding ball rolling last year Forests burn much hotter most efficient levels, McAlister and more intensely due to after seeing the impact of the said. years of fire suppression, fire season firsthand, said Heidu "This year, primarily beMcAlister said. di Valetkevitch, spokeswoman cause of the fire problems last "For 100 the Smokey for U.S.

Forest Service. year, Bear idea was that all fire was Clinton visited a fire in IdaCongress decided to fund years, us at 100 percent," he said. bad but fire has been a vital ho last August and asked the part of the Western ecosystem heads of the departments of InNearly 7 million acres of public and private lands burned last year, more than forever and ever," he said. "So terior and Agriculture twice the national we cut that element out and port back to him on how to pre10-year averthat's why we have so many vent this in the future," age. young trees and (so much) Valetkevitch said.

"So this "They're saying it was the downed material on the forest large plan came out and then worst fire season ever," McAlister said. "It's definitely the floor." Congress appropriated the worst I've seen in my 30-year McAlister said the increased money." career." funding will allow controlled Much of that acreage was burns at Oracle, Mount Lem- Contact Thomas Stauffer at in urban wildland interface mon and two areas near Sierra 573-4197 or at between forest lands Vista, among others. Thinning net.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hadassah, Hannah Berg, 904 S. Pantano Road, Tucson, AZ 85710, HABBJACH Dollars for Scholars, Al Leibovitz, 6120 East 5th Tucson, AZ 85711, or Handmaker, 2221 N.

Rosemont Tucson, AZ 85712. ANTONETTE "TONI" NATALE passed away on February 5, 2001. She was born on July 11, 1914 in New York City. She is survived by her son, Thomas and daughter, Emily; seven grandchildren, Anthony, Vincent, Christine, Dora, Jin-Marie, Thomas and Steven; plus six great-grandchildren, Paul Carl IV, Elizabeth, Chad, Alex and Adam. She came to Tucson in 1982, and has been a volunteer at Northwest Hospital for 14 years, and at Dr.

Fishkind and Dr. Bakewell's Northwest Eye Specialist Center. She also was an usher and Eucharistic Minister at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton since 1984. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N.

Northern Ave. Magee). SCHOLZ, Louise M. (nee Bourgeois), born July 10, 1924, passed away February 10, 2001. She was a beloved and devoted mother.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert; and her six children, Marie (Rick) Fuller, Martha (Ken) Lau, Bernadette (Robert) Even, Robert (Janet) Scholz, Joy (Greg) Scholz, and Mary (Gregg) Reynolds. She is also survived by her sisters, Esther Wood and Mary Lou Cross. Her brother, Guy Bourgeois, precedes her in death. She was also dearly loved by eleven grandchildren, Jennifer, Janet, Bill and Michael Fuller; Eric and Todd Lau; Nicole and Michele Even; Angela Kirkpatrick; and John and Guy Reynolds. Louise was dearly loved by her family and large group of friends and will be sorely missed.

Everyone that met her appreciated her warmth, kindness, and consideration. We all celebrate her wonderful life and her selfless devotion to God and family. Louise was born in Rochelle, LA. She moved to Memphis, TN and worked for Eastern Airlines prior to marriage. After marriage she moved to Chicago, IL and devoted herself to her loving children and only later returned to the workplace.

Her last eight years were spent in Tucson enjoying life in the sun with family, friends, and her new buddies from Villa Capri Mobile Home Park. She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic in Tucson as well as St. Timothy's Church in Chicago. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 E.

Ft. Lowell Tucson. A reception then will follow at the Villa Capri Mobile Home Park Club House. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her name to Odyssey Hospice House, 1730 E. River Suite 107, Tucson, AZ 85718.

The family wishes to expresstheir thanks to her doctor and all the staff at Northwest Medical Center for their very special care and love. IN MEMORIAM RAYMOND TRAVIS GRANT COOPER March 7, 1985-February 13, 1999 In our hearts forever. We all love you! FUNERAL NOTICE SOTO, Maria, 62, of Tucson, passed away February 10, 2001. Preceded in death by daughter, Francisca Soto. Survived by husband, Gustavo Soto; mother, Esther Campas; daughter, Monica (Fernando) Mendez and Angela Soto; sons, Angel Martin and Gustavo Soto, sisters, Agripina Campas, Rosita Calderon and Migdelia Camacho; brother, Rogelio and Gilberto Campas; also survived by five grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2001 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. at St.

Monica's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY. ABRAM MICHAEL SULMAN, Ph.D passed away February 12, 2001. He is survived by many loved ones including his wife and companion of 41 years, Rochelle Sulman; son, Erik (Dara) Sulman; daughter, Stacy (Moti Kahana) Sulman; grandson, Kahana; sister, Barbara (Leonard) Weintraub; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Michael was born July 18, 1936 in Philadelphia. He received his B.A. from Temple University, his M.A. from University of Pennsylvania, and his Ph.D in history from University of Pittsburgh. He was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University for many years.

In 1977, Michael and his family moved to Tucson. There he operated his own accounting firm and served as executive director of Congregation Anshei Israel. Michael had many talents and hobbies including photography, guitar and trombone playing, bicycling, scouting, target shooting, and collecting antique guns and cameras. Michael had a true love of Torah and dedicated his life to performing mitzvot. But his greatest love was his family; sharing his life with his college sweetheart, his children, and his two old grandson.

We will miss his intellect, his humor, his smile, and, most of all, his warmth. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. Rabbi Eisen of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. The family requests that donations in Michael's honor be made to The Tucson Hebrew Academy or the American Heart Association. THOMPSON, Era, 85, of Tucson, passed away February 1, 2001.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W. 34th St. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel. WILSON, Doris Margaret formerly of London, England, joined her beloved husband, Tom and long-time companion, Sean Enright, on February 10, 2001.

She is survived by her son, Arthur of Foxboro, MA; daughter, Mavis Blatt of Tucson; brother, Arthur of England; daughter-in-law, Eileen; sonin-law, Bill; and sister-in-law, Thelma four grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren join in wishing her the peace she so richly deserves. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where chapel services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2001.

Interment follows in 1 East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Cathedral mariachis co-founder Valencia is dead at age of 70 ELEANORE HELEN SMITH August 14, 1914-February 6, 2001 Eleanore, 86, joined her parents, ten siblings and husband in eternal peace, Tuesday, February 6, 2001. She is survived by her sister, Lorain Walworth of Tucson; brother, Ronald Duszynski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; god-daughter, Sandra Bump of Portland, Oregon; and numerous nephews and nieces throughout the US. She lived an exciting, full life of travel and adventure and generously shared with her family. "There is day of sunny rest for every dark and troubled hour And God will guide us to that place and call us at our hour For He alone will bring us Home To safely keep us nearer No pain, no harm Just love and peace For her that we hold We love and miss you, SUSY SMITH (born Ethel Elizabeth Smith) well-known author of 30 published books, died February 11, 2001 at the age of 89.

Born on June 2, 1911 in Washington, D.C., she was the only child of Merton and Elizabeth Smith. She majored in Journalism at the University of Texas and the of A. After several years of newspaper work she began her career as a writer of non-fiction books. Over the next 45 years she was published by prominent firms and was translated into foreign languages, and one into braille. She was listed in Who's Who in American Women, Who's Who in Southand Southwest, Contemporary Authors and many more.

Her work was primarily in the psychic field, where her critical and objective research brought a considerable amount of information to the public's view. Over the years she traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe on research and lecture tours. She returned in 1971 to reside in Tucson where she has been active in club work as well as continuing to write. She was one of the founders and also president of the Society of Southwestern Authors. After coming to Tucson she founded and became the first president of the Survival Research Foundation, which is still in operation.

On January 11, 1997, the Susy Smith Project in the Human Energy Systems Laboratory at the of A was created by DRS. Gary E.R. Schwartz and Linda G.S. Russek to continue her research. Susy has no surviving relatives, but many loving friends.

Her memorial services will be held at the Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road at 3:00 p.m. on February 14, 2001. By Mitch Tobin ARIZONA DAILY STAR Frank Valencia, co-founder of a mariachi group whose music filled St. Augustine Cathedral for more than 30 years, died Friday.

He was 70. The cause of death was heart disease, said his son, David. David Valencia said his father could play all string instruments, but in recent years specialized in the guitarron, a large guitar that produces the bass notes at the core of mariachi tunes. "His whole life was mariachi music," said David Valencia, a sergeant with the Pima County Sheriff's Department. "He was a good man for the church and was there every Sunday, come rain or shine." Valencia and his childhood friend, Victor Mendoza, formed Mariachi San Agustin in 1968.

Initially, church officials in Tucson resisted the idea of including mariachi in their services. But after the group started attracting large crowds to Masses in Sahuarita, they allowed Mariachi San Agustin to perform its hymns known as alabanzas at St. Augustine's. Mendoza died in 1993 at the age of 67. In a 1992 interview with the Arizona Daily Star, Frank Valencia said mariachi served as the group's ministry, "and through our ministry we got the church filled up." "It's part of the culture and the tradition and that attracts people, so we figured we could use that tool," he said.

Frank Valencia said he learned mariachi "mostly by listening and watching." He also performed at weddings, funerals, restaurants and local guest ranches. Armando Vasquez began playing with Valencia while the two were students at Tucson High School in the 1940s. They kept making music until the week of Valencia's death. "He was the best guy you could have as a friend," said Vasquez, a retired machinist with Hughes Aircraft. "He was a super nice guy and I never saw him mad in all the years I knew him." Frank Valencia was born and raised in Tucson.

He did maintenance work for the city's Parks and Recreation Department for more than three decades, and in recent years worked as a crossing guard for the Tucson Unified School District. He is survived by his wife, Norma; his daughters, Diana Daniels and Francyne Valencia; his sons, David and Frank his sister, Isabel Burruel; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation is tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with rosary at 7 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary North Chapel, 204 S.

Stone Avenue. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave.

U.S. agent acts to save migrants from bandits A U.S. Border Patrol agent them to the agent as the banmay have prevented an as- dits. sault and robbery against a The approaching men begroup of migrants by allowing gan to make threats and inthem temporary refuge in the timidating comments toward United States on Sunday. the migrants.

That's when the Border Patrol spokesman agent invited the three CuliaRene Noriega gave the follow- can men to cross the fence ing account: into the United States and About 7 p.m. Sunday, an wait in his truck while he agent working the border near called for help from Mexican the port of entry at Lukeville authorities. watched three people ap- When Mexican authorities proach his position from the arrived, the suspected bandits Mexican side. They remained fled south from the area. in plain view, making no effort The agent released the three to hide from him.

men he had helped to the cusCurious, the agent ap- tody of Mexican police. proached them and asked if Noriega said the agent's acthere was a problem. The tions were unusual, but approthree, who identified them- priate under the circumselves as being from Culiacan, stances. Mexico, indicated that they "He did it for humanitarian had just been robbed by about reasons. He didn't entice them eight men.

over to arrest them there As the migrants spoke with was no apprehension or prothe agent, a group of men ap- cessing of these people he proached them from the south. was simply offering them proThe frightened trio identified tection," he said..