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Arnold Obeso Obituary
ARNOLD OBESO
July 29, 1966 - Jan. 4, 2009
Visitation will be held Monday, January 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in El Centro for Arnold Obeso, 42, of Calexico who passed away Sunday, January 4.
Mass will commence at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13 also at St. Mary's Catholic Church in El Centro. Burial will immediately follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico.
Arnold was born July 29, 1966 in El Centro and was employed with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at Centinela State Prison. He was involved in various foundations related to Corrections such as CCPOA, CCWA, C/USA, CCVC and CPOF. Arnold was an active member of the "Calexico Active 20/30 #427" Boarder Bandits Club.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Oscar Jiménez.
Arnold is survived by his father, Juan Jose Obeso; mother, Concepcion Obeso; brother and sister-in-law, Efren and Linda M. Obeso; nephews, Efren F. Obeso, Gabriel A. Obeso, Rafael I. Obeso and Samuel A. Obeso and niece, Liren J. Obeso.
The family will hold a Rosary on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. at 1257 J.B. Rodriguez Street in Calexico.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arnold Obeso
Mike Gutierrez
January 18, 2009
Arnold will be truly missed. I will never forget the good times that we had together through out our high school years and in life itself. May you rest in peace with our LORD GOD.
January 17, 2009
Obeso, thank you for being who you were me, my husband and kids will always remember you. the zimmermans
The Lt's. Daughter
January 16, 2009
Thank you for always keeping a smile on our faces while at visit. Your compassion will be much missed with just Solario ;-) Rest in Peace- An Avid Centinela State Prison Visitor and Long time El Centro girl
Shannan Odum
January 16, 2009
I will truly miss you Arnold. You always knew how to make me smile and laugh and you had a knack for knowing just when I needed it the most. My travels will be much less enjoyable without you there.
January 15, 2009
My deepest Condolences to the family of Obeso, He was a very sweet man. He would always take the time to talk to the families that visited inmates at the prison and treated us with the up most respect he will be greatly missed.
J. Martin Gonzalez (84)
January 13, 2009
To our good friend Arnold. We will miss you always. We love you very much. Your memory will always be with us.
a visitor from centinela
January 13, 2009
Im very sad to hear about Mr. Obesos Death, May God be with you and comfort you in the loss of your Son. I will always remember him by his smile and kindness.
Juan Partida
January 13, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Obeso Family. Un sentido pesame.
Juan javier Partida
(Class of 84)
Jennifer Norman
January 13, 2009
Efren and the Obeso Family ~ I am not able to attend the services, but please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Arnold is looking down on all of us with smiles. He would want us to celebrate his life and cherish this time we have together. Active 20-30 International is a better organization because of Arnold Obeso.
Norms
A20-30 Past President USA
Chris McCracken
January 12, 2009
Arnold was a joy to be around, and will be missed by all of the people whose lives he had touched. R.I.P. my friend.
Gina & Nerio Celaya
January 12, 2009
Deepest sympathy and condolances to you Efren and the entire Obeso family. May God give you the strength you need at this time of sorrow.
Marcelo and Terry Villa
January 12, 2009
We were very sad to hear about Arnold's death. He was a good friend to us in high school.
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
May you find comfort in God and heal with time.
Joline Pudoff
January 12, 2009
Efren and the Obese Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies. While I may not have known Arnold very well, each and every time I saw him, I was greeted with a warm hug and deep smiles. May your family be surrounded with love and support through this difficult time. While I am not able to attend Arnold's services, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento #1032
Greg Ignoffo
January 12, 2009
Bear - you will be missed by all of us in 20-30. Your presence will live on in everyone that knew you.
Your friend,
Elvis
PP-2004, Club #1
Duane Dougherty
January 12, 2009
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Efren and the entire Obeso family. Arnold's passing will leave a big hole in Active 20-30 US & Canada and the International Charitible community. He was one of a kind and I will cherish the memories from Costa Rica and Las Vegas.
Maria Elena Estrada McCoy
January 12, 2009
My deepest sympathies Tia Concha and Efren. You are in my prayers.
JOSIE ( LA PIPA) ACEVES
January 12, 2009
CONCHA: QUE DIOS TE DE TODA LA FORTALEZA DEL MUNDO PARA ACEPTAR LA PERDIDA DE TU HIJO. DIOS LO TENGA EN SU SANTA GLORIA. MARIA AREVALO Y FAMILIA
James Koch
January 12, 2009
Arnold Obeso you will be missed !!
Jimmy "The BIG"
PNP/PAL
January 12, 2009
Deepest sympathies from Active 20-30 US & Canada. We will miss Arnold and his warm smile.
Karen, Dottie and Julie - Active 20-30 National Office
Lenora Amesquita
January 12, 2009
Efren y Conchita,
Mi mas sincero pesama a usteds les deseo con todo corazon. Arnold fue un gran amigo de nuestra familia, era una persona muy carinosa, amable y sincero. Nos peso tanto la perdida de Arnold. Arnold y yo bautizamos a mi sobrino. Siempre lo recordaremos y se que esta con nuestro Senor Dios.
G. M. JAMES
January 12, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jorge Ontiveros
January 11, 2009
To the Obeso Family: Please accept my deepest condolences on Arnold's passing. My wife and I went to school with him at IVC and he was a wonderful person and friend. We both mourn his loss and will always remember his smile and laughter, which was capable of outshining the sun itself. You and Arnold are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fam.Hernandez Castaneda
January 11, 2009
Sentimos mucho su perdida irreparable y que Dios les de la fuerza para superarlo. Nuestro mas sentido pesame.
January 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy and condolances to you Efren and Conchita. My heart and prayers go out to you. Arnold was a kind hearted person and will be greatly missed. My God be with you.
laura garcia
January 10, 2009
My condolences to the obeso family conchita all my love to you. Arnold was the greatest friend and co-worker. I will miss him alot, he was a great person and my brother and I will miss him alot.
Mary Garcia/Vargas
January 10, 2009
My condolences to the Obeso Family. Arnold was a very goodhearted and loyal friend that will be deeply missed by me. My heart aches because of his departure but I know that his spirit will forever live in it.
Mary
W Forbes
January 10, 2009
May God Speed be with you Brother.
Alex Mejia
January 10, 2009
My condolences
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