Border Vidette, Nogales, AZ December 12, 1931. Page 3
JOHN MALONEY - PIONEER - DIES
John Maloney is dead!
The passing of Johnny Maloney, pioneer mining man of the Oro Blanco district, at his home in Oro Blanco, early last Saturday morning, removes one of the most colorful prospectors and mine workers in the Southwest.
John Maloney was known as an experienced mining man of the old school, a square shooter, a kind and loving husband and father; a loyal friend.
Deceased was born in Washington, D. D, (sic) in 1858. He came to Arizona in 1880 and engaged in mining and milling at the famous old Charlston camp until 1884 at which time he came to Nogales, then merely a "place in the road" to Old Mexico.
He spent considerable time in Mexico prospecting for and mining gold. Returning to Nogales in 1887, Johnny became interested, with his brother, Michael, deceased many year, in the mining industry of Santa Cruz Co., and successfully developed and disposed of the "Bueno Vista," "Pena Blanco," and "Gold Boulder" mining properties near this city. For many years Maloney and family made their home at Oro Blanco.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Sacred Heart church with the Rev. Mons. Duval officiating. Interment took place in the Nogales cemetery.
In addition to his widow, Emma V. Maloney, Mr. Maloney is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ed Sheehy, Oro Blanco; Mrs. Helen Buckley, of Oro Blanco; Mrs. Jessie W. Taylor of Tucson, and Miss Virginia Maloney of Los Angeles. Alll were present at the services Sunday.
Nogales International, Nogales, AZ February 17, 1940. Page 2
Death Claims Pioneer Mining Man
Death claimed a well known Nogalian when Frank Mannion, 77, pioneer mining man, passed away at 5:50 o'clock last evening at his home in the east part of the city.
Death was attributed to a complication of diseases and followed an illness of about fifteen months. His demise occurrd (sic) less than a week from the time his son-in-law, Paul Deliman, died at 4 o'clock last Saturday morning.
Mr. Mannion, who was engaged in mining in Sonora for many years, is survived by two sons, Tom, of Grass Valley California; Michael, of Nogales, and seven daughters, Mrs. Paul Deliman, Mrs. Carlos Saldamando, Mrs. Andy Gunsalez, Nogales; Mrs. John Russell, Jerome; Mrs. Jack Pfister, Grass Valley; Mrs. J. V. Cuen, San Ysidro, Californa, and Mrs. William Shorts, Los Angeles.
He is also survived by thirty grandchildren, one of whom is Miss Mary Deliman, cashier at the Nogales Theater.
Mr. Mannion came to the United States from Ireland at the age of seventeen and spent practically all of his life in Nogales and vicinity.
Nogales International Newspaper, September 17, 1938
Pioneer Is Called By Death
Following a long illness which became serious just a few days before death, Mrs. Annie Marleau, 72, died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Miss Pearl Marleau, on Elm street
Settling in Nogales in 1879, Mrs. Marleau lived in this city for the past 41 years except a short time spent in Los Angles 21 or 22 years ago.
Among surviving relatives in addition to Miss Marleau, who is principal at the Plum Street School, are two sons, Jesse W. and Charles Marleau, residing in Los Angeles.
The body was shipped Wednesday by the Carroon Mortuary to Compton, California, for burial. A memorial service for Mrs. Marleau will be held in St. Andrews Episcopal Church here this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the same hour as the funeral service in Compton.
LAST RITES FOR PIONEER WOMAN
Funeral services were held at the Nogales cemetery at 5 o'clock last evening for the late Mrs. Theodora Marsh, pioneer Nogalian, who died at Phoenix a week ago last night. Rev. L. A. Paker of the Episcopal church officiated at the grave.
Carrying out one of Mrs. Marsh' last requests, her body was cremated in Phoenix early this week and the ashes were brought here yesterday by Mrs. V. W. Grossetta of Tucson and Mrs. Parker of the Parker Undertaking Company of Tucson.
Mrs. Marsh arrived in Phoenix a week ago Thursday from her home in Venice, California. She had been a sufferer from asthma for six months and when her condition became worse in Phoenix she entered a shopital Friday and died that night.
Mrs. Marsh was the widow of the late George B. Marsh, pioneer merchant, who died here about 25 years ago. Mrs. Marsh' ashes were interred yesterday in the grave of her husband.
She is survived by two daughters, Miss Georgia Marsh of Venice and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell of Cincinnati, Ohio, both of whom were here for the funeral, and three brothers and a sister.
Mrs. Marsh represented Santa Cruz county in the state legislature two terms and was at one time a regent of the University of Arizona.
Nogales International Newspaper, January 21, 1930
Mining Man Called By Death
After having been in ill health for some months, Donald E. McPherson, age 48, a well known mining engineer of Nogales, residing at 318 Oak street, died quite suddenly shortly after 10 o'clock Friday evening.
Deceased was a native of South Dakota from which state he came here about six years ago. He leaves a widow, Beatirce, also well known in Nogales as a nurse, who has practiced here for a number of years.
Services were held at the Carroon funeral parlors Sunday afternoon with the Rev. D. H. Dow, of St. Andrews Episcopal church officiating, and the remains, accompanied by the widow, sent to Phoenix yesterday where they will be cremated.
Arizona Daily Star, April 16, 1996
NASH, Richard Preston Jr., 69, of Tubac, died Thursday, April 11, 1996 in Tucson after a long illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH, and retired to Arizona in 1984.
He is survived by a daughter, Audrey Nash Knight of Oxnard, CA; a son, Richard Preston Nash III of Missoula, MT; and a sister, Louise Nash Robbins of Tucson and Greenwich, CT.
Mr. Nash served in the army in WWII. He lived with his family in the Cleveland area, working as a sales representative for a distributor of industrial tools. He served on the boards of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the Cleveland Society for the Blind and he was a former member and president of the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club of Gates Mills, OH.
His hobbies included farming his property, woodworking, and volunteering in horse show management. He was also very interested in aviation and flew his own aircraft for several years.
No Memorial Service is planned. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, the family suggests a donation to the Amerind Foundation, P. O. Box 248, Dragoon, AZ 85609.
Nogales International, March 28, 1931
Funeral Service For Aged Physician Be Held Tomorrow
Four Sons, Son-In-Law And Grandson, To Act As Pallbearers At Funeral Sundy Of Dr. A. H. Moon
Masons to Have Charge At Cemetery
Funeral services for the late Dr. A. H. Noon, 93 year old pioneer, who died Monday evening wil be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Episcopal church, Rev. J. Lindsay Patton officiating.
Burial will be made in the Masonic cemetery alongside the grave of Dr. Noon's wife who died in 1917. The Masonic lodge will have charge of the services at the grave.
Four sons, a son-in-law and a grandson will act as pallbearers. They are A. S. Noon of Nogales, Fred Noon of San Diego, E. E. Noon of Ciudad Obregon, Arthur Noon of Tucson, Harry R. Renshaw of Nogales, and Bonsal Noon of Nogales.
Accompanied by Mrs. Roy Noon of San Diego, a niece of Dr. Noon, Fred Noon will arrive here today or tomorrow from the coast. Ed Noon is to arrive here today from Ciudad Obregon.
The body of Dr. Noon is at the old family home, 315 Crawford Street, where he passed away
Settled Here 52 Years Ago. Dr. Noon, the oldest resident of this county, settled in this district in 1879. He located at Oro Blanco and for many years was the only physician in this country. His practice in those days took him as far south as Caborca, east to the Santa Cruz river and north to almost Tucson.
In his calls during the early days he would saddle his horse and be escorted by one of his sons who would look out for Apache Indians. One of his sons said yesterday that in all his travels through the wild country in the early days the doctor was never attacked by Indians.
Arizona Repbulican Newspaper, September 3, 1903
A messenger from Oro Blanco, arriving in Nogales about 11:30 o'clock this morning brought the sad news of the death at an early hour this morning, as the result of a gun shot wound, a young man well known and much respected througout Santa Cruz County. The messenger who came in quickly brought only the hurried particulars.
Mr. Frederick Noon, Rev. Wm. McConnel, Mr. Duffy and others left for Oro Blanco as soon as possible. Mr. A.S. Noon left for Hermolillo two days ago. Dr. Noon was complled to remain with the bereaved familites. No kinder hearted or more worthy man than Alonzo Noon could be found, he was a friend of every man and his loss will indeed be greatly regretted by all who knew him.
Nogales International, June 16, 1944
Death Claims Arthur Noon, Pioneer. Arthur Henry Noon 74, pioneer Arizona miner and cattleman died at his ranch home near Arivaca Saturday morning.
Mr. Noon, a native of Provo, Utah, came to Arizona in 1879 with his father Dr. Adolphus Noon, who became well-known in Nogales as a physician. Mr. Noon had lived in the vicinity of Nogales since his arrival in Arizona, except for six years spent in the mining buiness in Mexico.
When the Coronado National Forest was established, Mr. Noon was its first ranger. In 1907 he married Miss Martha Clayton, who died before him.
During his activities for over fifty years in the mining and cattle business in southern Arizona, Mr. Noon became well-known in southern Arizona and had many friends and business acquaintances.
He is survived by two sons, Fred C. Noon, Arivaca, and Horton Noon, Rain Valley ranch, Elgin; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Grantham, of Nogales and Mrs. Lawrence Anderson, Dilly, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Renshaw, Nogales; two brothers, Fred Noon, an attorney at San Diego Calif., and E. E. Noon, of Nogales and threee grandchildren, Jean and Rboert Grantham and Barbara Helen Noon.
Rev. George Ferguson officiated at the funeral services held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Parker Mortuary in Tucson. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tucson.
The Arizonian, August 18,1859 (Santa Cruz County AZ Archives Obituaries)
H. J. Olds - Died of consumption on the 27th day of October, 1858, while in the employment of this company, H. J. Olds. Mr. Olds was an American, about 30 years of age, a carpenter by trade, has a brother somewhere in California, and is said to have a sister and other relations in Wisconsin. His relatives can learn the particulars of his death, and his lawful representatives can obtain the amount due him at the time of his death on application to: S.H. Lathrop, Director of the Mines, Tubac.
Arizona Daily Star, January 23, 1914 page 8.
Useful Life of Sabino Otero Comes To End. Sabino Otero, aged 72 years, one of the oldest and wealthiest of the native residents of Tucson, died at the late home on South Main street at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral will be held from the Cathedral at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and interment will be in Holy Hope
Mr. Otero, notwithstanding his advanced years, never gave up active participation in business and continued to direct his numerous business affairs to the end. He was taken sick last September, but nevertheless managed to keep about until last week when he took to his bed
He was born at the ancient city of Tubac in 1842. His father, Manuel Otero, was owner of the Otero land grant, secured by the family from the Mexican government in 1834. When Sabino was but 19 years of age his father died and the estate with its responsibilities passed on to the son. Of the 12 children of which he was the oldest he outlived all save his brother, Teofilo Otero.
He never married and his cheif responsibility in life aside from the care of his property was the car of this numerous relatives, brother, nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces and their children. At the time of his death he had a number living with him at his home.
Up to the year 1881 he was engaged in farming below the Tumacacori Mission but after this date he began to give his entire time to the cattle business. He owned large herds near the Baboquivari mountains. He has lived in Tucson since the '60's.
Mr. Otero is survived by a brother, Teofilo Otero, two nieces, Mrs. A. M. Coenan and Mrs. Anothony Coenan, and a number of grand-nephews, grand-nieces, great grand-nephews and great grand-nieces.
Mr. Otero's wealth has been variously estimated. He has always been noted for his generous benefactions. He has always been a heavy contributor to the local Catholic diocese and built the Catholic church at Tubac. He was a patron of the Sisters of St. Joseph, both in Tucson and Phoenix, and also in Prescot and Lost Angeles.
Border Vidette, Nogales AZ April 30, 1932. Page 3
W. F. OVERTON, BELOVED PIONEER PASSES AWAY
"Billy" Overton is Dead.
W. F. Overton, known to his intimate friends as "Billy" Overton, beloved pioneer citizen, and first mayor of Nogales, passed away at his home at 222 Sonoita avenue at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon following an illness of about two weeks from heart and kidney trouble.
Deceased, 77 years of age, was one of the best known, most highly respected citizens in southern Arizona, where he made his home for over fifty years, during which time he was agent and manager for Wells Fargo Express company and the Railway Express company, in Tucson and Nogales, coming here about 43 years ago. He was retired from the company several years ago, on pension.
He served as the first mayor of Nogales and was a member of the city council several terms, always enjoying the fullest confidence and respect of his associates and fellow citizens.
When the Nogales Building & Loan Association was organized here more than 35 years ago, "Billy" Overton was elected as its president holding that responsibile position until March of this year when he retired to vice-presidency.
He was a charter member of the Nogales Elks lodge, was at one time the exalted ruler, and was prominent in urging the erection of the beautiful Elks home. At the time of his death he held the chair of Chaplin of the Elks lodge.
Deceased is survived by his grief stricken widow, who in her hour of sorrow, has the heart felt sympathy of the entire community, where he was held in highest esteem by all who new (sic) him. Of our departed friend, it can be truthfully said: "none knew him but to love him; none named him but to praise." His was a useful life. He gave his best to his people.
Funeral services were held Thursday forenoon at the Elks club with the officers of the local lodge officiating. The beautiful services were very impressive and a large audience of brothers and friends attended the last rites, honoring the dear departed.
Interment was made in the Nogales cemetery and a large procession followed the remains to the grave, where loving hands laid Brother Overton away in a beautiful resting place close to the scenes of his life's labors, near the city he loved and where he had been such an important factor in its growth and citizenship.
Among those who attended the services were Captain Jefferson Davis Milton, of Tombstone, many years a famous Wells Fargo express messenger; Steve Roemer, express agent of Tucson; M. Thompson, superintendent of Railway Express agency of Los Angelesuiouio, who served as a messenger under Mr. Overton in Nogales in 1910, and W.F. Seidle, express route agent of Phoenix.
Many beautiful floral offerings expressed a silent tribute to the pioneer citizen - "Billy" Overton, who will be missed
Border Vidette, Nogales, AZ January 21, 1933. Page 4
"UNCLE JOHN" PARKER DIES
John Parker, 86, one of the oldest, best known pioneers in Arizona, passed away last Saturday morning at his ranch home in Parker Canyon, a victim of the infirmities of advanced age.
The aged pioneer was known to his many friends and relatives as "Uncle John". He had resided in this section for more than 50 years and was a native of Missouri. In the early territorial days, "Uncle John" would ride horseback from Parker Canyon to California for merchandise.
Deceased was the patriarch of a large family in this county and was among the first prominent settlers in what is now Santa Cruz county. He is survived by a brother, Wm A. Parker, of Canille, and Mrs. A. B. Sorrells of Harshaw. He is also survived by many relatives among whom are George and Duke Parker and Mrs. Frank J. Duffy of this city.
Funeral services were held Sunday at he old Parker ranch home and interment was made in the ranch cemetery. Rev. O. A. Smith of Nogales officiated in the presence of many relatives and friends of the deceased pioneer.
Nogales International, Nogales, AZ September 2, 1939. Page 2
94 YEAR OLD PIONEER, WHO WAS CAPTURED BY INDIANS IN 1886, CLAIMED BY DEATH
Arthur L. Peck, Sr., Succumbs To Short Illness; Lost First Family In Indian Raid; Last Rites Held Yesterday
Death at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday claimed Santa Cruz County's oldest citizen - Arthur Lewis Peck, 94, - better known to his host of friends as "Al Peck," and a man who was once captured by Indians.
Mr. Peck died at the ranch home of his son, A. L. Peck, Jr., on the river and following a several-day illness which began shortly after he returned a week ago yesterday from Long Beach where he spent the summer with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves, and where he addressed the annual Arizona picnic at Long Beach a week ago Sunday. Death was due to a stomach trouble ailment.
Born on March 21, 1845 at Chautauqua, N. Y., Mr. Peck settled in Santa Cruz County (then a part of Pima) in 1879.
Indian Raid
He was twice married. His first wife was Lola Quinn of Minas Prietas, Sonora. His first family - wife and baby boy - were killed by Indians commanded by Chief Geronimo when they reaided the Peck ranch and burned the Peck home in what is now known as Peck Canyon, about 12 miles north of Nogales on Tucson highway, in 1886.
Second Marriage
Mr. Peck's second marriage was to Carmen Canez of Guaymas and surviving children of that union are Mrs. Edward Reeves of Long Beach and Mrs. Cenovio Salido and A. L. Peck, Jr., both of Nogales. A daughter, Miss Lola Peck, died about four years ago.
During his long residence here "Uncle Al," as many folks about town knew him, served many years in an official capacity. For 14 consecutive years he was a member of the city council, six years a county supervisor, and four years city street superintendent.
Horse and Buggy Days
In the horse and buggy days - long before there was such a thing as an automobile - he engaged in the livery business and had a stable where the Jim Alexander Broiler Bar now stands in the heart of the business district on Morley avenue.
He moved his livery barn to 304 Grand avenue where, as automobiles came into general use, he opened a garage which he conducted until a few years ago, the garage now being known as "The White Front."
In addition to the garage property Mr. Peck acquired many other valuable holdings here, including what is now known as "The International Strip" (astride the America-Mexican border) which he lost in 1898.
Funeral Friday
Last rites for the beloved pioneer - a man who was highly respected by men, women and children - the public in general - were held at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at the peck home, 114 Mix street, with Rev. W. R. McGaugh of the Methodist church officiating. Burial was in the local cemetery.
With one or two exceptions the pallbearers were persons who had known the pioneer for at least 30 years.
Pallbearers
Active: Wirt G. Bowman, W. W. Barbee, Harry W. Kelsey, Frank J. Duffy, Ben Ashby, J. E. Wise, Manuel Mascarenas, Louis Hudgin and A. J. Milliken.
Honorary: Nace Burgoon, Will Walker, Monsignor Louis Duval, Arcus Reddock, James A. Harrison, Fred Noon of San Diego, W. J. Cumming, Dr. A. L. Gustetter of Tucson, Gmo. Mascarenas, Dr. W. F. Chenoweth, Ignacio Bonillas, Gus Ashford, E. K. Cummng , J. M. Soto, Sr., H. M. Clagett, J. J. Lowe, Enrique Donnadieu, Sr., E. D. Miller, Jesus Saldamando, E. L. Chalfant, George Parker, T. M. Ford, Jr., Ed Holler, Sr., Duane Bird, Phil Clark, John Burton, Harry J. Karns, and Mark Wanless.
97 Year Old Indian Dead
Funeral services were held yesterday for Canuto Perez, 97-year old Indian, who died Thursday morning, a victim of Bright's disease.
Perez had been a resident here since the time that Pancho Villa's forces first came to northern Sonora in 1911. He joined the Mexican army at an early age, and at the time of the outbreak of the Madero revolution was a member of President Diaz' cavalry.
For the past 15 years he had worked on the streets and as a porter at he Citizens Auto Stage depot.
Nogales International, Nogales, AZ June 24, 1931. Page 2
Frank Powers Pioneer Miner Passes Away
Death claimed another old pioneer when Frank Powers, about 80 years of age, passed away Sunday at his home near the World's Fair mine in the northeastern part of the county. Death was due to chronic kidney trouble.
For many years Powers and his wife, Josephine, were owners of the World's Fair mine, which for the past several years has been in the hands of a receiver appointed by the federal court.
In addition to his wife the deceased is survived by a married daughter named Stella.
Up to yesterday no announcement had been made in regard to funeral services. The remains are at the Carroon Mortuary.
Border Vidette, Nogales, AZ January 5, 1924. Page 3
ANOTHER PIONEER IS GONE.
Don Anton Proto, one of Nogales' best known, highly respected pioneer citizens, passed away Wednesday in a Los Angles hospital, after a long illness from cancer of the stomach.
Don Anton, for many years was head of Proto Brothers - Anton and Luis - merchants of this city, who also owned the great Cocospera ranch of many hundred thousand acres situated in Sonora, Mexico
At the time of his death Mr. Proto was secretary of the Southern Arizona Power Company of this city, of which his nephew, Spiro Proto, is president.
The passing of Don Anton Proto will be deeply regretted, especially by his business associates and the poor of ambos Nogales. For many years the grand old Greek American was like a Patron Saint to hundreds of poor children and grown folks too, who each morning, gathered in front of Proto Brothers' store on Morley avenue to receive their "daily bread." None went away empty handed.
The body of the dead pioneer will arrive on today's train from Los angles. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, interment being in the Nogales cemetery.
To the nephews and neices and other relatives, who will miss Don Anton, we extend sympathy.
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