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Ismael S. "Smiley" Grijalva III

Ismael S. "Smiley" Grijalva III obituary

Ismael Grijalva Obituary

Ismael S. Grijalva III "Smiley" 1939 - 2011 71 of Tucson. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Ismael and Gregoria Grijalva; son, Mario and brothers, Jose and Manny went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2011. Survived by his loving wife, Carol of 26 years; childrens, Ismael IV, Lena, Christina, Jenny, David (Debbie) Joey (Denise), Michael, Anthony (Megan) and Andrew (Aimee); 26 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Roy (Maruja), Eddie (Lori), Alex (Connie), Aurelio, Alice, Angie (Manuel), Frankie (Diane) and Ronnie (Joann) and many nieces and nephews. Services to honor Smiley's memory will be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at St. Margarets Church at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 27, 2011.

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April 5, 2011

Grijalva Family, Smiley was a good friend and the best storey teller of all time. The eagle and the cat at El Rio and the ape at the pound when it as still on Speedway. I think of him often and will miss him as you do.A good man taken too soon. Juanio the gavacho from El Rio, ask Bobby Gaona

April 3, 2011

i miss you

Debbie montes de oca

March 30, 2011

My condolences to Carol, Angie and the entire Grijalva family.

March 30, 2011

I still cant believe it, even thought we said our see u laters to u. It all seems like a dream. I just start crying no matter wr im at just thinking of u. Then i smile because i think of a joke u told. WE LOVE U AND WILL MISS U SO MUCH TIO.

Goya

Lawrence Toledo

March 29, 2011

RIP! much love and respect

Lupe Frias

March 28, 2011

My condolences to Carol, Angie and the entire Grijalva family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and in my prayers. God bless and God speed.

Margartia F. Chavez

March 28, 2011

My deepest condolences are with all of the Grijalva family. Big Smiley touched my heart as a child and continued to touch the heart of my children and grandchildren. Until we all meet again, we will remember Big Smiley in our hearts and prayers. We will remember all the laughter and joy he brought into our lives.

Yayo, DeAnna, Jaime, Lela,Yaqui &

Carol Grijalva wife

March 28, 2011

U are tha love of my life ur my bestfriend u always put a smile on my Face thank you for being in my life I love you always and forever

Ron Austin

March 28, 2011

I didn't know him but any one that moves on to the end of the clearing is worth giving homage to. I give homage to you Ismael "Smiley" Grijalva 111 and hope your passing was peaceful and you quickly move on to the next level.

Kathy (McMillin) Kent

March 28, 2011

Dearest Carol and Family~ I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Smiley. My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. May the Lord keep you in His loving graces during this difficult time.
Love,

Turtle Flores

March 28, 2011

Rest in peace "Smiley"

Turtle Flores

March 28, 2011

Rest In Peace "Smiley"
My Condolences to the Grijalva Family,He was good man,..with lots of story's to tell.Especially about our neighborhood>VSYou will always be remembered

Sandra Morales

March 28, 2011

Carol, and all the Grivjalva family, our condolences to you all. May God's light shine upon all of you, and may your memories carry you through. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Cherrios and Sandra and family.

Lexi Grijalva

March 27, 2011

We love you Tata and we will miss you very much.
Love, Lexi, Cameron, and Kalina

MARIO ORTA

March 27, 2011

REST ~N~ PARADISE SMILEY..........MUCH LOVE.......WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILIA......GOD BLESS FROM THE ORTA FAMILIA.

Ramon Gutierrez

March 27, 2011

R.i.p (smiley) from the Gutierrez family good friend great family man greatly appreciated your friendship may you shine over your family.

john serna

March 27, 2011

sorry about you're loss grijalva family smiley was a good friend of mind and he always took time to rapp to me i'll miss him

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