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ARLENE SMITH Obituary

Smith, Arlene, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with ALS on October 15, 2010. She was surrounded by love with her family at her side. She was a loving wife, mother and adored grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Vernon Smith and her children, Jan (Jack) Garland, Judy (Craig) Rysavy, Arnie (Jenny) Smith, Jorja (Steve) Harmon, Jolene Smith, as well as her six grandchildren. Arlene was a long time resident of San Clemente and recently retired from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club after 35 years. Her caring and loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family, friends and loved ones. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 22 at 11:00 am at El Toro Memorial Cemetery. Lesneski Mortuary, 640 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente,Ca. 949/492-1717.

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 20, 2010.

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Richard Sertucha

June 24, 2011

I loved Arlene.To me she was the Del mar Track.She always took the time to make you feel special.She was loved my so many.
She was special and will not be forget.

Dana Slowinski

October 22, 2010

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

October 22, 2010

Dearest Smith Family,
I had the wonderful pleasure of getting to know Arlene and felt her "wings of love." My heart goes out to all of you.
much love,
Calleen Ringstad
San Clemente, CA

Jorene Slowinski

October 22, 2010

Dear Vern,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jo Slo

Jorene Slowinski

October 22, 2010

Dear Vern,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jo Slo

October 21, 2010

Dear Smitty, Jan, Arnie, Judy, Jorja, Jolene.
I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was always a beam of light evrytime I saw her.We were very lucky to have known her.

Love,
Steve & Becky Moore Oceanside, CA

Myrtle Celaya

October 20, 2010

To The Smith family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love,

Myrtle & Andrew Celaya

Jack & Lucille Curran

October 20, 2010

Dear Smitty and Family, we are old friends from Fremont and saw Arlene at Del Mar several times over the years. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. Jack & Lucille (Inga) Curran

Jabari

October 20, 2010

Arnie, our hearts and prayers are with you and the whole family. Even though its been a short time, we were blessed to have met Arlene. She was truely one of a kind. Love The Jabari's

October 20, 2010

Dear Smitty and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Henson and Reba Tittle
Lincoln, Arkansas

Jill Packard

October 20, 2010

Jan and family,
I am thinking of you and your family.
Love,
Jill

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