EVELYN AROSTEGUY

Evelyn A. Arosteguy, having just turned 96, passed away in Fresno on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Born in Prescott, Az., she held various jobs in her long life. Coming to the valley, she worked as a young mother's helper, picking and packing fruit, counter and office worker for the IRS, Casner's, Chrisman's and Triple J Drug store's small postal station, Gottschalks and Coopers. She helped her late ex-husband with operating George's Garage. After retiring in the 1970's, she volunteered as a senior companion for 12 years. She was so right! She was made of tougher stuff than the rest of us, as were her brothers as World War II veterans, and her sister Emily as a WAVE. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Carmen Holquin (Olguin); daughter, Bonita Hope "Judy"; son, George J. Arosteguy; grandson Jayson; brothers, Frank, Ray and Louis Holquinn; and sister, Alice Shook. She leaves behind her daughter, Georgia Vercoe; her son-in-law, Virgil Vercoe; her daughter-in-law, Lorna Arosteguy; her grandchildren, Kenneth and Leslie Vercoe, Kimberly Gallegos, Jeffrey Arosteguy; her great-grandchildren, Fawn Dehmel-Mendez, Maryn, Noah and Thurman Arosteguy; her great-great grandson Aaron Dehmel; her brothers, Phillip and his wife Marcella, Eugene and his wife Esther; her sister, Emily Venegas; her sisters-in-law, Mary Holquinn and Anne Holquinn; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Evelyn chose not to have a viewing or service. The family will later gather to celebrate her long life. In lieu of flowers, Rememberances may be made to the CCS- PCA, 103 S. Hughes, Fresno in honor of her rescue cat Cindy. Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 475 North Broadway Street, Fresno, California (559)233-2101