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Raymond Arellano Obituary

Raymond Anthony Arellano 10/17/59 ~ 01/01/06 Raymond, "Anthony;" "Tony," Arellano was born to Fred and Carmaleita Arellano in Caldwell, ID on October 17th, 1959. Anthony was raised in Salt Lake City, UT where he attended grade school, middle schoo1, and graduated from Kearns High School. Later he attended Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO. In 1978 Anthony met Loretta, the love of his life of 27 years. In 1983, they made Grand Junction their home. Anthony, "Tony," loved God, his family, music, his friends, and classic cars. Anthony started playing the drums at the young age of 12 and received his first drum set at 15. That same drum set resides at his house today. In 1992, Tony and his family joined Church on the Rock. There, he became involved with the music ministry. He played drums for the praise and worship teams and did vocals on many occasions. Next to his family, friends were a huge part of his life. Tony loved to make his friends laugh and always leant a hand; he went above and beyond to make sure they were happy. Anthony was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Zimmers and Raymond Arellano; his grandmother, Beatrice Arellano; and two uncles, Jesse and Marvin Zimmers. He is survived by his grandmother, Mae Zimmers of Buhl, ID; his parents, Fred and Carmaleita Arellano of Salt Lake City, UT; and his wife, Loretta Arellano of Clifton, CO. Anthony is also survived by his five children, Chris Jensen of Salt Lake City, UT; David Arellano and Danny Arellano both of Clifton, CO; April Arellano of Providence, RI; and Benjamin Arellano of Clifton, CO; four grandchildren, Julian Jensen of Salt Lake City, UT; David Arellano Jr. and Tirzah Arellano of Grand Junction, CO; and Chanelle Arellano of Clifton, CO. Tony is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Sophie McDougel and her husband Ray of Salt Lake City, UT; Betty Arellano of Little Falls, MN; and Fred Arellano of Clifton, CO. A viewing will be held Friday, January 6th at the Callahan Edfast Mortuary on Patterson in Grand Junction, CO from 3 - 8 p.m. Services will be held at Church on the Rock, 2170 Broadway, Grand Junction, on Saturday, January 7th at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Arellano

25 Entries

Eileen Montano

October 14, 2024

Loretta,
I was thinking about you this morning after seeing you in church yesterday morning. I was thinking about how we are both without our husbands now, you for much longer than me. Who knew, huh?
I remember helping you guys build your home and all the others all those years ago. It was hard work, but fun. I didn´t know Tony very well, but he was a nice guy with a big smile.
It was good to see you, I pray that life has gotten a little easier for you without him.

John Edwards

January 18, 2006

Well I guess the DS didn't like my last postings, Tony you would have gotten a laugh but I guess they didn't.

Anyway, I wanted your family to know, Loretta, David, Danny- my bud!, April and Ben to know what a good friend you are. Just because we can't get together any more for now doesn't mean your gone.

LOve ya man!

John

KATRINA BECKER

January 11, 2006

Aunt Loretta and cousins,

If there is anything that I can do to help you guys please don't hesitate I am always here for you all. I loved Uncle Anthony with all my heart and think of him often, he truly was an awesome person and was loved by many. He is a beautiful angel up in heaven and some day we will all see him again. I love and miss you guys.God bless!!

Frances Green

January 10, 2006

To Loretta and Family,

My heart is broken in the loss of Anthony. My younger cousin who I have so much love and admiration for. Anthony, will always be in my heart.

Listening to all the people who spoke at Anthony's funeral it was obvious that he was truly a rich man. Rich not with money but LOVE. The love that came from all who spoke of him. All the lives he touched. How I hope he knows what a gift he was to all of us.

My prayers are with you,

With all my love

Cousin Frances

Barb Rose-Etie

January 10, 2006

Loretta & Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Tony was one of the sweetest souls I've ever known. Heaven is now brighter from his smile & this world won't be quite the same without him in it. Many years ago, he and I worked together at 'Emerson's', (the flute factory),...side by side. Tony's infectious smile & spirit, every day, made me want to be there. Roll backward a few years further,...you & Tony invited me into your home. I spent the afternoon giving haircuts to your family & we all just hung out & enjoyed dinner together. That was about 20 years ago, but I still remember that exact day. I know you will all miss him so much, as will I. Please take care & know that Tony loved you all so very much.

Dorrie Hansen

January 10, 2006

To the Arellano family:

Although I have not seen Anthony since high school, when I read of his passing in the Salt Lake Tribune last weekend, I felt the need to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. I was one grade 'older' than he and was not one of the crowd he hung out with; but that didn't matter. Anthony always had a smile on his face or a kind word. (He was slightly shy-although that could have been to keep all the girls away as we all thought he was so cute.) From reading the guest book entries I can see he carried his kindness and continued to be a genuinely caring person throughout his life, and that he touched many lives. I wish only the best for you and your family; my prayers to you at this difficult time in your lives.

Barb Patterson

January 10, 2006

Loretta and Family,

I am sorry to hear of Tony's passing. While attending Church on the Rock, I got to know Tony during praise and worship practice, I remember how his smile could light up a room. He was a gentle man with a heart of gold. You all are in my prayers.

Julie DeHart

January 9, 2006

Loretta, David, Danny, April & Ben:

Anthony was one of the most genuine men I have ever met in my life--I will never forget him! Being around him and your family is always so warm and loving--thank you for always treating me like part of the family!!! Your family has touched myself & Chris in ways I can't even explain--we admire you & love spending time with you guys!!! Keep on supporting each other & showing the unconditional love you all have for one another. With Love, Julie

Donna Jackson

January 9, 2006

Loretta,Chris,David,Danny,April&Ben

To all of you: Please know you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. All of you have such a special place in our hearts.Tony's service reflected what a friend he was and how many friends he had. He always made everyone feel like they were the most treasured friend he had and I know many people felt that way. I said "Too bad we can't bottle up that wonderful smile he had and give it away to everyone."

God bless you and comfort you and keep you in His everloving care!!

We are here for you!!

Our sincere love,

Ron and Donna Jackson

Sondra Montejano (Cortez)

January 9, 2006

Aunt Loretta and family, I am so sorry for what happened. I am sorry for not being able to be there with all of you. Uncle Anthony meant so much to us. We will miss him. He always new how to make you laugh or put a smile on your face. The last time we seen him, He just kept saying how proud he was of his baby girl, April and how he couldn't wait til she came home for Christmas. You are all in our prayers. We love you all.

Uncle Anthony You will not be forgotton. We will miss you greatly. You will always be in my heart. Love You.

Patricia Martinez

January 9, 2006

Loretta & Family, I just wanted you to know how much Anthony meant to us. He is a very special man. I am going to miss his phone calls, especially when he would call and say "How's my FAVORITE SISTER IN LAW"? I'm sure I wasn't the only one he said that to, but when he said it he really meant it. Whenever you guys called I would talk with him first then he would say "ok I'll let you talk to Loretta", while we were talking he would say "Loretta let me talk to her again I have to tell her just one more thing" and he would get back on the phone. Or he would be in the backgroung telling you what to say to me, you would have to leave the room so that we could talk to each other. I once was going to suggest a speaker phone so we could all talk together but I decided that was not a good idea because Anthony still would not let you get a word in. I'm really going to miss him. Love you.

Marie Morris - Halander

January 9, 2006

To the Arellano family: I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Tony was part of our circle of friends in high school at Kearns High. The group - Dave, Ray, Debbie, Jeannie and myself, always had a lot of fun together. Dave, Wilbur and Tony played in the band together back then. He was a very talented musician. I remember all of us going to a few New Year's Eve dances at the Terrace Ballroom to see Al Hurricane. Tony was a wonderful person. He was always joking and laughing. I know he is in a better place, God Bless you and your family.

Marie Morris Halander

Marilyn Scott

January 8, 2006

Dear Loretta and Family,

Although we had all grown and gone our separate ways it was neat to see how God made ways for our family to come together. All too often it has been for funerals. But sometimes God found happier ways to bring us together. My favorite of these meetings was standing in line at Lagoon a few years ago. As we waited I heard a familiar laugh. First I thought it was memories of the past only to look up and see Anthony and his family. We had come from Idaho, Anthony and his family from Colorado. As usual Anthony was cracking jokes and making everyone around him laugh, and of course laughing himself. I'll share a favorite memory from our childhood together. We were told to pick up plums in his backyard in Buhl, Idaho. We worked for what seemed like hours and there were still many left. Anthony and Freddy George (as we called him back then) started a fruit war. For the next hour we ran and laughed and played, until Aunt Carmen came out.....and boy were we all in trouble so back to picking up plums, but now they were all over the yard and the job was twice as big. ;-) I think we all thought it was worth the work for the fun we had.

I am sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral. Please know that you are all in our prayers and that when we all get to heaven we will laugh and share stories of younger years. God's Peace,

Marilyn & Kelly Scott and Family

AJ and Kate Jensen

January 8, 2006

Loretta & Family,

We're so sorry for your loss. We know how much Anthony meant to all of you and especially to Chris. He will be missed. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Teresa, Devin, Jerad, Blake & Brittney Schmitt

January 7, 2006

Loretta & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, caring man. We saw and talked with Tony just 2 weeks ago he was beeming with joy that Ben was soon to be 17. We will always remember the caring, laugher he always seemed to share with so many people. The fondest memory of Tony was how caring and nurturing he always was to my son Devin when Devin was hurt. Tony will be greatly missed by many. GOD has a wonderul Angel. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Teresa, Jerad,Blake, Devin, & Brittney Schmitt

Brenda Prettyman

January 7, 2006

To the Arellano Family,

Our Prayers are with you. May God give you peace during this time.

The Prettyman Family

Stefanie Paul

January 7, 2006

Danny and Family,

I am sorry for your loss, I know this is going to be a hard time for you all. I just want you to know that I am thinking about you guys and will be praying that God will give you all strength and courage to get through this most difficult time. I love you Danny and if there is anything I can do to help you out just let me know, if you are feeling low and need a friend you can count on me and Zach. God Bless you all

JJ & Judy Leyerly

January 7, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. God Bless you.

nina arellano

January 6, 2006

anthony your a great person to be around also a great cousin I will miss you alot, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. at this time of sadness. I will never forget you. nina

George Freeman

January 6, 2006

Loretta and Family,

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow to hear of Tony's passing, we will miss his infectious laugh and smile.

We will never forget the day we met Tony and Loeretta when we started building our houses together, Tony kept everyone laughing and smiling through out the construction. I can still hear Loretta say " Anthony behave," as she laughed with us all at Tony"s jokes or antics, what a vibrant person!

Our familys watched each other grow not just as neighbors but as friends and family, what a wonderful experience!

Our Love, prayers and condolences to the Arellano family.

George & Bunny

Courtney

Pam & Noah.

Robin Gordon(McDowell)

January 6, 2006

Dear Loretta and family:

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find strength and peace during this time. I know you have a lot of friends and family to help you, for that I am grateful. Tony touched my heart and I love him dearly, as I do you. I am here for you anytime and I will see you soon.

Love Robin

Michael Huffman

January 6, 2006

Tony, you will be greatly missed by all your friends and family. Whenever I saw you, your smile brightened my day. You are now with the Lord, and those who went before you. I look forward to seeing you again when I join you. God bless you and yours.

Ken Fair

January 6, 2006

I can remember when you and your wife lived on Belford. I ran into to your car that you were fixing up and I left a note and I thought I was in real trouble but you forgave me. That was the person you was. I will miss seeng you around. Love you Anthony.

shawna vallee

January 6, 2006

Loretta and famiy,

I am so sorry to hear about Tony. I know you are all hurting and I feel for all of you. I was lucky enough to get to know him and Loretta just through the grocery store that I worked at.

Tony was one of the nicest people you would ever have a chance to know. He has a wonderful family that he cherished. He always had the time to say "hello" wherever you passed him by.

I know he will be missed by many.

My deepest sympathy *Loretta*

Your in my prayers

Shawna vallee

(albertsons)

Randy Hansen

January 6, 2006

To My Best Freind I will never forget Anthony, I can still remember when we first met we got in a snowball fight in your back yard and ever since that day we became best of freinds. We did every thing together growing up and even after we went on in life with our own families we allways new that our freindship was still there. Anthony it breaks my heart to see your name on this guest book, But I know That one day I will be able to see you again. I just wish we could of caught up on old times again. I Love You and will never forget you Bud.

Good bye for now

Randy Hansen

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