TOLMACHOFF, Pete W.

Pete W. Tolmachoff, 77, was born on May 4, 1926 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2004. Pete was a life long resident and retired farmer from Glendale, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally (Sarah) H. Tolmachoff and five daughters; Sandie Conovaloff, Diann Couch, Paulette Zaremba, Beverly Buchanoff and Christine Fierro. Other surviving family members include four brothers; Nick, Jack, Fred and Leo and two sisters; Grace and Frances. Pete had twelve grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Viewing was on Sunday, May 2, 2004 at Menke's Funeral Home at 12420 North 103rd Avenue in Sun City, AZ. Funeral services were on Monday, May 3 at Menke's with internment at the Russian/Molokan Cemetery on 75th Avenue in Glendale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9720 W. Peoria Avenue, Suite 128, Peoria, Arizona 85345. The Arizona Republic 4/30/2004.