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Hector Amado Obituary

Hector C. Amado 100, born September 28, 1910. Died March 21, 2011 an authentic member of the pioneering family, "The Amado's" which is six generations strong. Predeceased by wife, Frances and grandson, Cosme H. Zaragoza; parents, Demetrio and Carmen C. Amado; brothers, Demetrio, Miguel and Ysmael and sisters, Rosa A. Jacobs and Clementina A. Robles. He is survived by sister, Carmen A. Acevedo and children, Fresia Razo, Ann LaBlue, Hector Jr., Ruben, Hope Ratigan, Clemencia O'Connor, Oscar, Rebecca Wechselberger, Margaret McFayden, George, Yvonne Spence and Yolanda Zaragoza; 24 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, 2011, 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 1335 S. Swan Rd. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 at Holy Hope Cemetery in the Mausoleum Complex. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 24, 2011.

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Eric Hasty

March 19, 2024

I am so sorry I did not know of your passing until recently.You will be missed by eveyone.

Chuck Lemons

June 17, 2011

Dear Friends-I remember Mr. Amado from when I lived in Tucson. He shared a brandy with me now and then while we talked about everything. I am sorry for your loss. Chuck Lemons

my grandfather Hector C. Amado, Senior

Rebecca Amado

March 29, 2011

Grandpa, I miss and love you to the moon and back,,,your legacy lives on,,,Rebecca Marie Amado (grand-daughter number two)

March 27, 2011

My heart is FULL of the love you and Grandma gave me...Please give her a BIG hug for me.

Patricia Ann Amado

Sandra Sanchez

March 25, 2011

Amado Family,
So sorry for your loss, we are very sorry we will not be able to join you during this difficult time, our prayers and thoughts go out to all of the family. Tia Mela my biggest hug and kiss to you - love you all Sandie (Carmona) Sanchez and Family

Cristina Romero Mendez

March 24, 2011

Yolanda, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your dad. He would always tease me when Cosmito and I would hang out. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Always, Cristina Romero Mendez

Alfred A. Amado Jr

March 24, 2011

My condolences to all of my family. Uncle Hector.Give grandpa Miguel a huge hug for me. Keeping you all in my prayers
Alfred A. Amado Jr

Mary Conner Goldbach

March 24, 2011

Dear Becky, Ann, Hope and all the Amado Family,
I was so sorry to read of your father's recent death. You were all blessed by a great family and his long life here on this earth. Please know that I have fond memories of you, your sisters and the family stories you shared "back in the day". I will keep you all in my prayers and hope that your cherished memories sustain you in this loss.
Affectionately,

Ernie Rodriquez

March 24, 2011

My, condolences for the Amado family.

Ernie Rodriquez

Yginio Aguirre

March 24, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

March 24, 2011

We love you Great Grandpa, you lead an amazing life, it shows in your family.

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