Marion Rodney “Jack” Dismukes, 71, of Florence died on Oct. 23, 2009 at Springdale West Rehabilitation Center in Mesa.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Simes Mortuaries Florence Chapel, with Pastor Harley Faber officiating.
Mr. Dismukes was born on Feb. 1, 1938 in Casa Grande and was a son of Oby and Berlean Dismukes. He was a detention officer. He enjoyed going for rides in the desert and fishing. He was very friendly and loved to talk, sometimes for a long time.
Survivors include his wife, Hermalinda (Rodriguez) Dismukes; three sons, Rodney Dismukes of Las Vegas, Dan Dismukes of Kingman and Chris Dismukes of Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Marla Pierce of Coolidge; two sisters, Carol Conley and Lynn Furimsky; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill “Bozo” and Boyd Dismukes, and a sister, Barbara Pearce.
FLORENCE — Juaquin R. “Jack” Moraga, 85, died on Oct. 18, 2009 at Southern Arizona VA Medical Center in Tucson.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at Simes Mortuaries Florence Chapel, with rosary recited at 6. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church by the Rev. Charles Cloud. Burial will be in Florence Cemetery.
Mr. Moraga was born on Aug. 5, 1924 and was a son of Carlos and Margaret Moraga. He graduated from Florence High School in 1942 and served in the Army Military Police at the Florence POW camps from 1943-44, where he was in charge of Italian and German prisoners of war. He worked for Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif., in 1944 and for Ford Motor Co. for 14 years. He also was a subcontractor for more than 10 years.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and traveling with his wife and family. He was a longtime resident of Sunnyvale, Calif. He and his wife returned to Florence in December 2008.
In addition to his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Brady) Moraga, survivors include five daughters, Patricia Carmona of Anaheim, Calif., Virginia Lamb and Vickie Moraga of Florence, Kay Corey of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Kim McCoun; five brothers, Rudy Moraga of Las Vegas, Lindy Moraga of Cupertino, Calif., Charles and Eli Moraga of Florence and Jimmy Moraga of Santa Barbara, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Moraga, and a grandson, Alfred Lamb.
Lawrence Lynn “Lonnie” Crowell, 85, of Casa Grande died Sept. 12, 2009 at home.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kortsen Building, with Bishop David Bennett officiating.
Mr. Crowell was born Sept. 22, 1923 in Fairfax, Va. He served as a Marine paratrooper in World War II. He worked at the Arizona State Prison in Florence, for Meals on Wheels and for antique shops. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church. He always thought the best of life and was very positive.
His wife, Ravernal (Ellsworth), died in 2000. Survivors include two sons, George and Ivan of New Mexico; five grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
TUCSON — Warren Rudolph Schewel, 86, of Tucson died Sept. 11, 2009, at home.
The celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Starlight Room at La Mariposa, 1501 N. Houghton Road.
Mr. Schewel was born May 25, 1923 in Florence and was a son of Hendrik and Flossie Schewel. He served in the 8th Air Force during World War II and flew 35 missions over Europe in a B-17 as co-pilot to his brother Norton. He was proud of his service and also served in the Air Force Reserve for 20 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He met Virginia Buehler while she was working at a German prisoner-of-war camp north of Florence, and they married in 1951. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1949 with a degree in business administration and met many lifelong friends there.
He had a 30-year career with Hughes Aircraft Company. In retirement he enjoyed spending time in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona and following Arizona sports. He was devoted to his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife and two daughters, Heidi and Janna Schewel. He was preceded in death by a son, Kurt, and two brothers, Norton and Hendrick.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter.
COOLIDGE - William Earl Smith, 86, of Coolidge died July 12, 2009 at home.
The memorial service was at 11 a.m. Friday at Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, with Pastor Harley Faber officiating.
Mr. Smith was born July 24, 1922 in Stamford, Conn. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a corrections officer at Arizona State Prison before retirement. He also was a former Flagstaff resident and a past president of the Flagstaff Fraternal Order of Police. He participated in search and rescue missions in Pima County. His hobbies included fishing, woodworking and leather crafting.
Survivors include four sons, William C. Smith of Townsend, Mass., David R. Smith of Camp Verde, Michael G. and Patrick Smith of Coolidge; a daughter, Deborah A. Smith of Coolidge; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Gladys M. Medlock and Margaret L. New; a sister, Adele Blohm; and his former wife, Barbara.
11/25/09 100 inmates at Buckley Unit ASPC-Lewis got into a fight 7 inmates and one officer were hurt. Officers were able to keep damage and injuries to a minumum using teargas.
