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Alfonso Acuna Obituary

Alfonso J. Acuna "Al" born February 8, 1957 in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), passed peacefully on March 5, 2011. In 1970 Al came to the United States with his family and graduated from John Spring Jr. High and Tucson High School, then later obtained his Bachelors from the U of A. After high school, Al proudly served in the U.S. Army. Then with equal pride, he served in the U.S. Border Patrol, Homeland Security/ICE where he retired as a highly decorated Senior Special Agent. Alfonso will always be a hero to his family and will be deeply missed. He has gone to join his father, Jose and brother, Sergio in heaven. He is survived by his former spouse, Norma and their daughter, Yahaira; former spouse, Berta and their son, Alfonso Jr.; his mother, Celia; brothers, Ramon, Bill, Armando, Oscar; sister, Malena, as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends. Al will never really be gone, as he has impacted each of us in many ways and will continue to live in our hearts. Viewing at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPEL from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, March 13, 2011. Mass at St. Margaret's Church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011. His body will be laid to rest at Holy Hope Cemetery.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2011.

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ANTONIO GOMEZ (Tony)

July 5, 2025

Que en paz descanse mi compadre Al,
Sleep peace brother, we will always miss you here in Georgia. You were always a good friend and a good brother to me.
Descansa en paz compadrito

marina diaz

March 9, 2011

Pido a Dios , te de la luz mas fuerte en el firmamento , para q con ella todos tus seres queridos , en especial tu mami, vean y sientan siempre tu brillo, y sea la luz que acaricie y de consuelo a sus vidas , hoy que partiste .
Porque en relidad tu presencia siempre estara en sus corazones.
Con todo mi amor , y mi cariño que Dios los bendiga y les de consuelo .....Marina

Nancy Van Wagner

March 9, 2011

In honor of Al: GOD has blessed your family by the sharing of your life and there is much love within the unit. Now GOD holds you in HIS arms and although you are missed, you will be in many hearts. May GOD bless you and your family.

March 9, 2011

My brother and compadre. You have gone to join our father and brother Sergio. Thank you for the memories. I will miss our daily chats. You have taken a big part of my heart and soul. Forever in my heart. Your sister and comadre.....Malena

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