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Arturo De Hoyos
1925 - 2016
Arturo De Hoyos
1925 - 2016
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Viva Arturo!
Born the sixth of eight children (4 brothers and 4 sisters) in Piedras Negras, Mexico, Arturo moved with his widowed mother and six living siblings to Saltillo-to live with his aunt-in 1933.
Eleven years later, Arturo answered a call to serve a mission in Mexico. His first visit to the United States was to Mesa, Arizona to attend the first Spanish-language LDS temple session with David O. McKay in October 1945.
After his mission, Arturo moved to Provo, Utah to attend BYU. There he met Genevieve Argault ("Mi Amor"), a student from France. They married in 1950.
After finishing his Bachelor and Master of Sociology degrees, the family moved to Michigan, where Arturo completed a Ph.D. in Sociology. He began teaching at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, then at the Indiana University Medical Extension in Indianapolis. Arturo was a master teacher of many subjects, but his greatest love was teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In 1968, the family returned to Provo where both Arturo and Genevieve taught at BYU until retiring in 1990. They opened the Mexico Tijuana mission in July 1990 and presided there when the San Diego temple was dedicated. Arturo translated the dedicatory prayer for the Mexican Saints.
A kind of Michelangelo with duct tape and baling wire, Arturo fixed and built things his whole life, including the Universidad Hispana, which included 32 schools in 5 countries.
Arturo is survived by Genevieve, his three daughters, Sylvia (Stephen Coates), Lili (Christian Anderson), and Jan (Stephen Tolman), his 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and his youngest brother, Benjamin (Josefine). We suspect Arturo is now preparing his 40th great-grandchild, due on Arturo's 91st birthday, giving advice and telling stories about this wonderful life on earth.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00am at the Boulter Chapel, 13006 South Boulter Street, Draper, UT. Viewings will be Friday from 6-8pm and Saturday from 9:30-10:30am at the church. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Hills in Provo, Utah. Online condolences may be sent to larkincares.com
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Carolyn Gayle Roulain
July 25, 2025
Brother De Hoyos is a major influence in my life at BYU because his testimony guided me to repentance and understanding of my worth as a child of Heavenly Father. My life changed forever as a student there and I am grateful for the blessing of his testimony of the Savior.
esteban tapia santos
July 29, 2023
el es un hombre extraordinario, es un poderoso hombre de dios e influyo en mi vida de una manera inigualable, fue mi presidente de misión, desde el primer día que lo escuche dejo huella en mi ser y en mi corazón, lo amo y anhelo el día en que pueda volverlo a ver para agradecer todo su apoyo toda su sabiduría ya que gracias a sus enseñanzas aquí sigo en esta grandiosa obra de nuestro padre celestial. se que el señor esta con el y con su familia. hasta que nos volvamos a ver.
Paul Buckingham
June 9, 2022
In 1972 I was finishing my last semesters at BYU abd struggling with my future career. His counsel and advice put on a career path that I have now served for 45 years. I remain most grateful for his influence in my life.
Brenda Ruiz
June 13, 2020
Hermosos y poderosos recuerdos de su impresionante personalidad.
El y su esposa fueron nuestros presidents de mission cuando yo vivia en san Luis Rio Colorado.
inolvidables y bellos recuerdos.
~Brenda Ruiz
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September 26, 2018
I am deeply sorry to all the family De Hoyos for the loss if this wonderful and impecable person. I was thought by him several times at the Hispanic University and a Young Single adults meeting. I will never forget when he said I quote " if you do not know English, then dont eat until you learn it" He was a man of such an incredible vision on Eduation and other important affairs. I am sorry to write this note late but I am living in Cancun, Mexico and did not know about his death.
Javier
September 29, 2017
Brother de Hoyos was one of my heroes, always willing to serve others and making sure that he left them better than the way he found them. I love Brother de Hoyos.
Brenda Ruiz
November 6, 2016
hello -
my name is Brenda Ruiz, I will like to have information about his books please. where can I find them.
here is e-mail
[email protected]
thank you
Edel Lambson
June 16, 2016
Brother De Hoyos was a man of God, always willing to serve others and making sure that he left them better than the way he found them. This man helped me personally at a time when my integrity was in question. I will forever be grateful to him for believing in me and for the help that he provided at the time when I needed it the most.
May the Lord bless you today and forever. Rest in peace. Love you dearly.
Jesus Guillermo Martinez
June 14, 2016
Our deepest condolences to Genevieve and Family. May our Heavenly Father be with all your Family during this time.
I love Arturo. He changed the course of my eternal life!
I came to BYU in 1971, not knowing anything about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arturo was the Branch President of the only Spanish-speaking Branch in Provo, UT. Arturo along with his 1st Counselor, Fred Nelson taught me the truthfulness of the gospel. Arturo baptized me, and I was later confirmed a member of the Church. Because Arturo has been such a great example to me over the past forty-six (46)years, we remained very close friends, brothers in the Faith, and most importantly, as a second Father to me. He taught me wonderful lessons of faith, loving family, country and preparation for the next life.
The greatest lesson I learned from Arturo was how to be a Disciple of Jesus Christ. Arturo followed Christ, not only by words, but, by all his actions in loving and helping his brothers and sisters.
Muchas gracias, Presidente DeHoyos!
With love and respect,
Jesus Guillermo Martinez y Familia
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