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Arthur Gaona Obituary
passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was a life long resident of Arizona, born in Miami, AZ on March 24, 1919. Arthur honorably served his country in North Africa and Italy while in the US Army/Air Force during World War II. After returning from the war he married Mary Carmen Romero to whom he remained married to for 64 years, until her passing in 2010. Arthur was a long time member of the Sheet Metal Uniton, Local 359, retiring in 1981. He is the father of four children, sons; Arthur Gaona (deceased), Ron Gaona, and John Gaona, and daughter; Chis (Mark) Sheets. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Matthew Sheets, Derek Sheets, and Brianne Sheets, and his very special great granddaughter; Jenna Sheets. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Dad, with mom and Toots by your side. A celebration of Arthur's life will be held at 10:00am on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd. in Tempe. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations be made to the Arizona
Special Olympics. Arrangements are being held under the direction of Carr Tenney Mortuary in Tempe, AZ.
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Memories and Condolences
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Susie Gomez
June 6, 2011
I wanted to express my condolences to the family I worked with your mom at Maricopa County hospital years ago, we worked side by side and heard of her passing after a week of the funeral. And now I read about your dad. I did not even know that toots had passed please accept my sincere condolences in behalf of me and my family. A long time friend of your mom.
Sincerely, Susie C. Gomez
Robert (Rocky) Castaneda
June 3, 2011
On behalf of the entire Castaneda family, especially Robert and Betty, please accept our condolences on the passing of my Dad's cousin.
We only learned of his passing last night, and were unable to attend his services this morning.
When I called my father last night to give him the news, he related several stories of good times he'd had with all of the Mesa Gaona's, both in childhood and after they all had their own families.
Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
LEN AND MARY BANKS
June 2, 2011
OUR ENTIRE FAMILY IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF ART AND EARLIER OF MARY. YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN DEAR FRIENDS OF OURS SINCE WE MOVED TO PHOENIX IN 1964. THEY WERE OF SUCH GREAT HELP IN GETTING US SITUATED TO THIS NEW CITY, AFTER ARRIVING HERE FROM NEW JERSEY. I'LL NEVER FORGET AND TELL THIS STORY TO THIS DAY ABOUT YOUR MOM SERVING ME MY FIRST TAMALE AND WITHOUT HER IN THE ROOM, AND ME TRYING TO BE A GRACIOUS GUEST, ATE THE ENTIRE TAMALE, HUSK AND ALL. I THOUGHT IT WAS KIND OF TOUGH AND CHEWY. IT WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH MEXICAN FOOD. IT IS A MEMORY THAT WILL STAY WITH ME FOREVER. ALL OF US KIDS GREW UP WITH CHRIS, JOHN, RONNIE, AND TOOTS. YOUR PARENTS ARE NOW IN HEAVEN TAKING CARE OF TOOTS. IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY AND THE WORLD WAS A BETTER PLACE WHEN THEY WERE ALIVE. AS A FELLOW VETERAN, I THANK AND SALUTE YOUR DAD FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND WELL WISHES TO YOU ALL. GOD BLESS!
Becky Hansen
June 2, 2011
So sorry to hear about your Fathers passing..I have nothing but fond memories of him,your Mother and your entire family. I will make sure my parents Robert and Lois Pentz are made aware of his passing...they are now living in Mesa closer to me..much love to you and
please accept my condolances..Becky Pentz-Hansen..
susan Gaona Flores
June 1, 2011
I know he was related to us, dont know how. I think he was first cousin to my dad Manuel Gaona son of Perdro Gaona. I rember we went to your house one time we had a bbq and played on the front lawn. The parents went out and we all slept on the living room floor. Would like to reconnet with you. We were all saddened when we heard your Mother Carmen had passed, She was a beautiful woman. sorry to hear of your Dads passing to bad our Dads werent in touch in the later years. They were when they were young. Find me on facebook susan Gaona Flores
From the Staff of Carr-Tenney Mortuary
May 28, 2011
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