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ARTHUR VILLEGAS Obituary

Arthur Villegas 2/9/1955 - 7/25/2010 Art left this life after an accidental drowning at his home in Ellensburg, Washington. He loved baseball, football and hunting. Some of his favorite bands were the Charlie Daniels Band, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company, Nickelback, Foghat and Chicken Foot. Spending time with his three children brought him the most happiness. He graduated from Auburn High School and worked many years for USWEST as a technician. Survived by father Marion Villegas, children Mariana, 24, Joseph, 20, and Abby, 19; siblings Laura Porter, Anna Sturtz, Amanda Odstrcil, Robert Villegas and Eliana Villegas. Preceded in death by mother Amanda Villegas, daughter Leslee Ann Villegas, and nephew Anthony Robert Porter. Services will be held on August 7, 2010 at 11:00am at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Auburn, Washington. Reception immediately following.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Aug. 2, 2010.

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Joanne Arland

August 12, 2010

So sorry to hear of Arthur's passing, we will never forget you and your wonderful family. So many good times, memories and stories when we all grew up together in Pacific, Wa.

Mary Noel

August 7, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss. - Mary Noel, Algona, Washington.

Mary Noel

August 7, 2010

Sorry for your loss. - Mary Noel, Auburn, Washington.

Jonathan Peninger

August 2, 2010

I Will never forget playing baseball with Art and being coached by our Dad's. Art's smiling face in the dug out, seems like yesterday. I know my brother Jim and Art are practicing their pick off moves in heaven...

Dianne (Deal) Lonsbery

August 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you your family through these rough days, Art - rest in peace my friend

Merilee Reed

August 2, 2010

My love and prayers are with this beautiful family at this heartbreaking time. Hoping the love for each other and the love for you from friends will carry you through.

Kathleen (McMullen) Masuccio

August 2, 2010

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Collins Taylor

August 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! May Art rest in peace.

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