PIMA COUNTY ARIZONA OBITS
The Arizona Daily Star
January 18, 1997
O'HARA, Rita, was born on May 7, 1916 in Oklahoma City. She attended St. Elizabeth Hospital of Nursing School in Washington D.C. Rita served for 20 years with the Air Force as a Flight Nurse and retired as Lt. Colonel and Chief Nurse of a hospital. She saw duty in Germany, Spain, Turkey as well as the U.S. Rita passed way on January 7, 1997 in Seattle, WA after a brief illness. Burial will be at Arlington national Cemetery.
January 18, 1997
O'HARA, Rita, was born on May 7, 1916 in Oklahoma City. She attended St. Elizabeth Hospital of Nursing School in Washington D.C. Rita served for 20 years with the Air Force as a Flight Nurse and retired as Lt. Colonel and Chief Nurse of a hospital. She saw duty in Germany, Spain, Turkey as well as the U.S. Rita passed way on January 7, 1997 in Seattle, WA after a brief illness. Burial will be at Arlington national Cemetery.
The Arizona Daily Star
May 2, 1997
O'HARA, Mabel C. , died at El Dorado Hospital April 29, 1997. She is survived by her loving husband, Lt. Col. Joseph J. O'Hara, USAF (Ret.). They were married in the Fort Bliss Chapel, TX on May 4, 1946. Mabel was born to Cleveland A. and Carrie (Hansen) Eller in Tennessee Ridge, TN. Mabel's surviving children and grandchildren are Tim and Robin O'Hara (Ryan and Brendan) of San Luis Obispo, CA; Jeff and Karyn O'Hara of Santa Barbara, CA; Lt. Col. Ray and Terry (O'Hara) Matthews (Ralph, Tristan and Claire) Ft. Riley, KS; Steve and Caroline O'Hara, Tucson. She is also survived by brothers Eugene Eller, CO and Glenn Eller, CO and sister Betty Russelavage , CO, and nine nieces and eleven nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary D. Clamp, of CO. Mabel's greatest interests were her home, family and friends. Her talents were apparent in decorating, ceramics, quilting, landscaping and gardening. Her hobby was golf until she was crippled by arthritis. Sh e continued t o love the outdoors and doing for others. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Frances de Sales Church at 1:00 p.m. May 5, 1997. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Tucson Community Food Bank.
The Arizona Daily Star
June 6, 1997
O'HARA, Robert George, 50, died June 5, 1997. Husband of Patricia O'Hara of Tucson; father of Michael O'Hara of Wichita, KS, Terrence O'Hara and Dawn, both of Tucson; brother of John F. O'Hara of Bucksport, ME, Brian O'Hara of West Newbury, MA and Carol Birolini of Brain Tree, MA; grandfather of Nicole O'Hara and Michelle O'Hara, both of Tucson. He was a veteran of the USMC. Memorial Service, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 1997 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Chaplain John Holtz officiating, with full military honors . Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745, would be appreciated.
The Arizona Daily Star
March 1, 1998
O'HARA, Mary J., died February 5, 1998. Preceded by husband, John and daughter, Mary Jane Hattstaedt. Survived by son-in-law, Jack and grandson, James Hattstaedt. Also surviving in Tucson are members of Sister Ann Graver family and in San Diego, brother John Walsh. She emigrated from Ireland at 16 to Chicago and later lived in Texas and San Diego. In Tucson she worked on aircraft during the war and later for years in Classified Advertising at the Star/Citizen Newspapers. In San Diego she lived near the family of her brother John Walsh. Her last year was at Sancta Maria Nursing Home in Ireland, near her place of birth, with Sister Kathleen Cawley and family. Services and burial were at Kilmurray In Ireland.
Tucson Daily Citizen March 2, 1912
Word has been received here of the death of Louis Kingman, the engineer after whom the town of Kingman, in this state, was named. He died in the general hospital in the city of Mexico last month. Mr. Kingman was cheif engineer of the old Atlantic & Pacific, now the Santa Fe, when that road was built through New Mexico and Arizona. He overcame many engineering difficulties in the work. He later went to the Mexican central railroad and was later chief engineer of the National Railways of Mexico.
Tucson Daily Citizen Jan 8 1902 Fatal Accident At Globe
Jack O'Neill died at the county hospital about 9 o'clock Tuesday night, his death being the result of an accident whihc happened to him on Monday, in which his left leg was broken and he was otherwise bruised.
Date: 1910-11-11; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Many Friends Attend Hughston Funeral Miss Maire Bauman of Douglas to Whom He Was to Have Been Married Attends Service
The funeral of Ernest Hugkstorr who was killed accidentally Sunday in Cananea, was held this afternoon at the home at the young man's mother and sister at the corner of Park Avenue and Drachman street.
The service was conducted by Rev. W. M. Breckenridge, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Miss Marie Bauman, of Douglas, to whom he was to have been married this month, and many friends of the young man and of the family were present. A number of beautiful floral offerings especially of chrysanthemums, covered the top of the casket interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, .
Funeral of Miguel Roca
The funeral of, Miguel Roca, a member of one of the oldest families In Tucson, who died Wednesday night, was held yesterday from the Cathedral. The funeral rites were directed by Rev. Fr, Timmerman in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Holy Hope cemetery.
Date: 1910-11-11; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
OSCAR DAVIS DIES SATURDAY EVENING
Oscar Davis, one of the well known and well liked adopted citizens of Tucson, died Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock. he was cashier of the largest banking house in Little Rock, Ark., and had made his home in Tucson for the last five
years, owning a house at 225 East Fourth Street. His age was 63 years. Mr. Davis is a large property holder, and , leaves a considerable estate, he is survived by a son, Oscar Davis Jr. and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Riggs, and
Miss Mary Davis all of whom were present at the time of their father's death. A brother from Cincinnati, ohio, visited him a short while ago. Services were held at his late residience, Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock being conducted by Rev. W.J. Dixon.
The remains were sent to little Rock for burial on Wednesday. They were accompanied by his son. Mr. Davis was a man well loved by those acquainted with him.
Source: Date: 1914-10-19; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Jan 5, 1912 Deming Headlight-
Lilla Adair, of Beeville, Texas, Came to Deming last spring in search of health and remained here until October, when she left with her sister, Lessie, for Tucson, Ariz. They remained there about two weeks and left for their old home at Hondo, Texas : where she died of lung trouble December 2, 1911 Miss Adair a girl of sweet disposition. One had but to know her to love her, She bore her suffering humbly and patiently and no doubt she had passed on to that "glorious beyond" where suffering is no more. She leaves a host of friends in Deming who sympathize with the loved one in the loss so dear.
Contributed by Janice Rice
Ajo Copper News January 9, 1975
Sue Byars,83, dies in Prescott; funeral is here Funeral services lor Sue Byars, a part of A jo for half a century, will be held Friday, Jan. 10, at the AJo Federated Church. The Rev. Claude Love of Willcox will officiate. Burial willbe in the AJo cemetery.
Mrs. Byars was born Suda May Heiple in Elkville,Ill.,on Aug. 10, 1891. She was married to a childhood sweetheart, Braddy Byars, Aug. 24, 1910, and came with him to Ajo In the early 1920s. They had no children, for which Mrs. Byars compensated by such interest In others' youngsters that someone remarked "She had more children in AJo than If she really had them."
She was also active In Woodmen Circle, the Ajo Federated Church and Women of the Moose.
About three years ago, she left Ajo to live in the Pioneer Home at Prescott She died there Sunday. Jan. 5.
Surviving her are a brother, Joe Heiple of Elkville, a sister in law, and several nieces and nephews from out of state.
In lieu of flowers, friends are requested to give to the Memorial fund of the Ajo Federated church. Arrangements are by Musgrave Mortuary.
Date: 1889-05-15; Paper: Tombstone Epitaph Prospector
Death of John Anderson
Judge John Anderson, one of the oldest and best known men in Pima county, died last night at 11 o clock at his residence in this city. He was 57 years old and had been a resident of Arizona for twenty-five years, coming to the territory from Shasta county, California. The Judge has been suffering for several years with Bright's disease of the kidneys, last summer he went to California and remained several months and came back home somewhat improved in health, but was
taken worse about four months ago and has been confined to his room ever since. He was appointed clerk of the board of supervisors January 1st, when he had just completed a term as member of that board, having been elected as a representative of southern Pima, while living at Nogales. He also served a term in this county as probate judge. In all his official life he proved himself a conscientious and worthy officer, discharging every duty with fidelity to the interests of his constituents. He was a member of the Arizona Pioneers and has done much to build up that association of the early settlers of Arizona.—Citizen.
Date: 1912-04-12; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Pioneer Miner Dies in Hospital
Thomas GilI, one of the best; known miners in Pima county and a resident of this vicinity for 30 years died at 8 o'clock this morning at St Mary's hospital. He had been ill for six months from cancer of the stomach, Mr. Gill was 59 years of age and leaves no family. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the parlors of the Parker Undertaking company and will be under the auspices of tho Masonic fraternity.
Date: 1910-09-07; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Arizonans Attend Kirkpatrick Funeral
The funeral of W. J. Kirkpatrick former probate Judge of Pima county who died in Ocean Park Saturday, was held yesterday from a Los Angeles undertaking establishment, according to information recelved here today.The funeral was one of the most largely attended of similar ceremonies held recently on the coast, It Is stated, Practically every Arizonan in the city was present and a large number at Tucson people were In evidence.
Date: 1904-05-04; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Death of Michael McKenna Pioneer of Pima County
At 12:30 this morning Michael McKenna died from an attack of paralysis at his home on South Main street, after a lorig period of Illness. Deceased was a charter member of the Historical Society of Pioneers of Arizona, having arrived In Arizona after serving through the Mexican war in Troop P, First Dragoons, under the late General Phil Kearney, he was with the American troops that marched through Arizona and California before Arizona became a part of the United States.
Afterwards he settled in Tucson when it was a garrison. Mr McKenna was a member of the Third Territorial Legislature. Deceased was 72 years of age and leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons to mourn his loss. He has a brother who resides In Milton, Kansas, and a sister Is living In Boise City Idaho. Mrs. W C Brown is at present in Cananea. The funeral will take place from the residence, Main and McKenna streets, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Word has been received here of the death of Louis Kingman, the engineer after whom the town of Kingman, in this state, was named. He died in the general hospital in the city of Mexico last month. Mr. Kingman was cheif engineer of the old Atlantic & Pacific, now the Santa Fe, when that road was built through New Mexico and Arizona. He overcame many engineering difficulties in the work. He later went to the Mexican central railroad and was later chief engineer of the National Railways of Mexico.
Tucson Daily Citizen Jan 8 1902 Fatal Accident At Globe
Jack O'Neill died at the county hospital about 9 o'clock Tuesday night, his death being the result of an accident whihc happened to him on Monday, in which his left leg was broken and he was otherwise bruised.
Date: 1910-11-11; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Many Friends Attend Hughston Funeral Miss Maire Bauman of Douglas to Whom He Was to Have Been Married Attends Service
The funeral of Ernest Hugkstorr who was killed accidentally Sunday in Cananea, was held this afternoon at the home at the young man's mother and sister at the corner of Park Avenue and Drachman street.
The service was conducted by Rev. W. M. Breckenridge, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Miss Marie Bauman, of Douglas, to whom he was to have been married this month, and many friends of the young man and of the family were present. A number of beautiful floral offerings especially of chrysanthemums, covered the top of the casket interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, .
Funeral of Miguel Roca
The funeral of, Miguel Roca, a member of one of the oldest families In Tucson, who died Wednesday night, was held yesterday from the Cathedral. The funeral rites were directed by Rev. Fr, Timmerman in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Holy Hope cemetery.
Date: 1910-11-11; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
OSCAR DAVIS DIES SATURDAY EVENING
Oscar Davis, one of the well known and well liked adopted citizens of Tucson, died Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock. he was cashier of the largest banking house in Little Rock, Ark., and had made his home in Tucson for the last five
years, owning a house at 225 East Fourth Street. His age was 63 years. Mr. Davis is a large property holder, and , leaves a considerable estate, he is survived by a son, Oscar Davis Jr. and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Riggs, and
Miss Mary Davis all of whom were present at the time of their father's death. A brother from Cincinnati, ohio, visited him a short while ago. Services were held at his late residience, Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock being conducted by Rev. W.J. Dixon.
The remains were sent to little Rock for burial on Wednesday. They were accompanied by his son. Mr. Davis was a man well loved by those acquainted with him.
Source: Date: 1914-10-19; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Jan 5, 1912 Deming Headlight-
Lilla Adair, of Beeville, Texas, Came to Deming last spring in search of health and remained here until October, when she left with her sister, Lessie, for Tucson, Ariz. They remained there about two weeks and left for their old home at Hondo, Texas : where she died of lung trouble December 2, 1911 Miss Adair a girl of sweet disposition. One had but to know her to love her, She bore her suffering humbly and patiently and no doubt she had passed on to that "glorious beyond" where suffering is no more. She leaves a host of friends in Deming who sympathize with the loved one in the loss so dear.
Contributed by Janice Rice
Ajo Copper News January 9, 1975
Sue Byars,83, dies in Prescott; funeral is here Funeral services lor Sue Byars, a part of A jo for half a century, will be held Friday, Jan. 10, at the AJo Federated Church. The Rev. Claude Love of Willcox will officiate. Burial willbe in the AJo cemetery.
Mrs. Byars was born Suda May Heiple in Elkville,Ill.,on Aug. 10, 1891. She was married to a childhood sweetheart, Braddy Byars, Aug. 24, 1910, and came with him to Ajo In the early 1920s. They had no children, for which Mrs. Byars compensated by such interest In others' youngsters that someone remarked "She had more children in AJo than If she really had them."
She was also active In Woodmen Circle, the Ajo Federated Church and Women of the Moose.
About three years ago, she left Ajo to live in the Pioneer Home at Prescott She died there Sunday. Jan. 5.
Surviving her are a brother, Joe Heiple of Elkville, a sister in law, and several nieces and nephews from out of state.
In lieu of flowers, friends are requested to give to the Memorial fund of the Ajo Federated church. Arrangements are by Musgrave Mortuary.
Date: 1889-05-15; Paper: Tombstone Epitaph Prospector
Death of John Anderson
Judge John Anderson, one of the oldest and best known men in Pima county, died last night at 11 o clock at his residence in this city. He was 57 years old and had been a resident of Arizona for twenty-five years, coming to the territory from Shasta county, California. The Judge has been suffering for several years with Bright's disease of the kidneys, last summer he went to California and remained several months and came back home somewhat improved in health, but was
taken worse about four months ago and has been confined to his room ever since. He was appointed clerk of the board of supervisors January 1st, when he had just completed a term as member of that board, having been elected as a representative of southern Pima, while living at Nogales. He also served a term in this county as probate judge. In all his official life he proved himself a conscientious and worthy officer, discharging every duty with fidelity to the interests of his constituents. He was a member of the Arizona Pioneers and has done much to build up that association of the early settlers of Arizona.—Citizen.
Date: 1912-04-12; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Pioneer Miner Dies in Hospital
Thomas GilI, one of the best; known miners in Pima county and a resident of this vicinity for 30 years died at 8 o'clock this morning at St Mary's hospital. He had been ill for six months from cancer of the stomach, Mr. Gill was 59 years of age and leaves no family. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the parlors of the Parker Undertaking company and will be under the auspices of tho Masonic fraternity.
Date: 1910-09-07; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Arizonans Attend Kirkpatrick Funeral
The funeral of W. J. Kirkpatrick former probate Judge of Pima county who died in Ocean Park Saturday, was held yesterday from a Los Angeles undertaking establishment, according to information recelved here today.The funeral was one of the most largely attended of similar ceremonies held recently on the coast, It Is stated, Practically every Arizonan in the city was present and a large number at Tucson people were In evidence.
Date: 1904-05-04; Paper: Tucson Daily Citizen
Death of Michael McKenna Pioneer of Pima County
At 12:30 this morning Michael McKenna died from an attack of paralysis at his home on South Main street, after a lorig period of Illness. Deceased was a charter member of the Historical Society of Pioneers of Arizona, having arrived In Arizona after serving through the Mexican war in Troop P, First Dragoons, under the late General Phil Kearney, he was with the American troops that marched through Arizona and California before Arizona became a part of the United States.
Afterwards he settled in Tucson when it was a garrison. Mr McKenna was a member of the Third Territorial Legislature. Deceased was 72 years of age and leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons to mourn his loss. He has a brother who resides In Milton, Kansas, and a sister Is living In Boise City Idaho. Mrs. W C Brown is at present in Cananea. The funeral will take place from the residence, Main and McKenna streets, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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