Arnold X. Medina
Corpus Christi - With broken hearts and tears in our eyes, on February 19, 2021, our beloved father, grandfather and brother, Arnold X. Medina, age 80, was called to Heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ, after a brief illness.
Arnold was born on August 14, 1940 to Marcelino G. Medina and Blanca T. Medina in Corpus Christi, Texas. Arnold was raised in Corpus Christi and graduated from W.B. Ray High School, Texas A&I University in Kingsville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, and Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. In addition, he was a member of many professional and social organizations in his community.
Arnold was an extraordinary and highly intelligent trial attorney, and was especially respected among his fellow lawyers in the Corpus Christi legal community. Prior to his law career, Arnold was a research technician at Celanese Corp. in Bishop, Texas.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, the love of his life Martha C. Medina, and their infant son, Xavier Arnold Medina.
Arnold is survived by his three children, Arnie Medina (Crystal), Ursula Arrata (Robert), Bianca Medina-Rodriguez (Joel); his six grandchildren, Alexis Medina, Nicholas Medina, Maya Arrata, Joseph Arrata, Benjamin Arrata, Viviana Rodriguez; and his six siblings, Sylvia McGee (John), Roland Medina, David M. Medina, Blanche Flores (Romeo), Irene J. Medina, and Dr. Norma J. Medina.
Arnold will always be remembered for his brilliance, quick wit, sense of humor, and generosity. He instilled in his family the importance of education, compassion, love, laughter and of upmost importance the strong devotion to family. Arnold would light up every room with his larger than life personality and magnetic charm. He will be forever missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
Arnold may be gone from us, but in a letter directed to his family found after his death, he wrote "I have had a very rich, happy and fulfilling life as a result of all of you and the grandkids, all who I love deeply. When I am gone, don't cry. I have had a good long life, both personally and professionally. I love all of my kids and grandkids and hope you live a good life, which is all we can ever expect."
A public funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas with the interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
Per Arnold's request, in lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Blessed Sacrament Convent at 4105 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411, in both his and Martha C. Medina's memory.
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There is one thing that keeps surprising us from an old friend after they die; their silence Rest in Peace Arnold. Friends, Mike & Norma
Belmontes
Friend
February 22, 2022
Today my husband and I learned about the passing of Mr. Medina. We are heartbroken m he helped us so much and was a wealth of information. Our deepest sympathy to his family, we will miss him.
Ada Gamez
Friend
May 26, 2021
Arnold was a very unassuming man. As a son his parents especially his mother doted on her son “Nito”. As a brother he was always always very kind, loving and engrossed in sports growing up. As the years passed I saw through his actions that he possessed the finest qualities of both his father and mother. As a father Arnold was extraordinary, warm and loving with his wife and kids. Arnold was a role model professionally and personally. His kids mirror his character and values and their actions speak volumes of his and Martha’s legacy. My dear brother you are in my heart forever.
Your loving sister, Norma M.
Norma Medina
Sister
February 24, 2021
Special is a word that's used to describe
something on-of-a-kind, like a sunset.......
or a person who spreads caring with a smile
or a kind gesture. Special describes people
who act from their heart and keep in mind the
hearts of others. Special applies to something that is admired and precious, something which can never be replaced. The word Special is the word that best describes....Mr. Arnold Medina
May He Rest in Peace. With Sincere Sympathy for the family. Mike & Norma
N Belmontes
Friend
February 24, 2021
So Sorry to hear of Arnolds passing. I worked with him many years ago. At a low point in my life he always had kind words and a smile. May his family find comfort in the coming days.
Debbie Gianotti
Coworker
February 24, 2021
Arnold, you were my kind, loving and thoughtful brother. Your love for your children and Martha and brothers and sisters was on display everyday of your life. We will have so many memories to cherish, especially the Medina family gatherings, especially the preparations for Thanksgiving feast! You did it all and a fantastic job at that. You raised 3 wonderful children and i know you were very proud of them. I will miss you very much . May you Rest in Peace my brother! Love, Rennie
Irene J Medina
Sister
February 24, 2021
You were a very kind, loving and thoughtful brother. Your love for your chil
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