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Andrew Apalategui Obituary

Andrew J. Apalategui born in Tucson, AZ on March 2, 1964, passed away on March 10, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alice; brother, Eddie; brother-in-law, Marco (Caco) Salazar and niece, Brenda Bernal. Survived by sisters, Sandy Salazar (Freddy), Lorene Salazar, Patty Bernal (Mike), Kelly Vera (Tom) and Lisa K. Soto; brothers, Frankie (Martha) and Christopher; also by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church, 600 W. Ajo Way, beginning with a Viewing from 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. Services will conclude after Mass. Arrangements entrusted to MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ. www.martinezfuneralchapels.com

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 15, 2011.

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KELLY VERA

July 22, 2011

BROTHER,
I MISS YOU SO MUCH. IT IS JUST NOT THE SAME. WE TALKED ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WITH EACH OTHER. LOVE YOU

June 16, 2011

Brother, I have been thinking about you
lately. I had such a good dream about you. I miss you so much. I will always
remember the good old times we had with
each other. Love you Kelly and Family

Lisa Soto

April 14, 2011

Brother, i dont know how to begin to tell you how much i miss you everyday. My daily routines of going to see you after work have totally changed.I'm trying so hard to be strong but when im all alone thats when it hits me the worse. Just last week I finally cleaned out your place and i just sat in the middle of the empty living room crying...Oh andy i miss you so much. We had our own connection and i will have that memory forever..I know your with eddie and my mom now and certainly in a better place.Make sure and give them a big hug and kiss from me..Until we see each other again my brother......Love ya, Lisa

March 22, 2011

Andy, my brother you are truly missed. I can remember all the good times we had we each other. Going and getting your movies at USA Super Pawn. I will always have you in my mind, especially we share the same special
day March 2 our Birthday. Love you
brother I know you are rest now.
Love you always your sis Kelly Vera

Patty Bernal

March 20, 2011

Andy my beloved brother, I can not believe that you are gone and resting in peace just 1 year after my daughter Brenda and your niece. I will always have the memories of us growing up and being one Happy Family! You were a joy to our parents as well as to all of your brother and sisters. You will always be in my heart and prayers, and just imagine brother you are still going to be taking care of my Eddie side by side!! You will be missed trememdously and I will never forget all the happy times we had together. You were pretty quite brother, but when you wanted to say something to someone you sure would!! Love and miss you forever. Your sister Patty Bernal

March 16, 2011

Patty,

Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Lisa & Jaime

Monica Salazar-Radford

March 15, 2011

Tio Andy you no longer have to suffer. May you rest in peace. We love and miss you.

Love Always, Your Niece,
Monica M. Salazar-Radford & Family

Christine Cota (Marquez)

March 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kim Cranz

March 15, 2011

Patty,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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