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Armando CELAYA Obituary

CELAYA, Armando 8/19/1935 - 12/6/2016 81, of Tucson passed away on December 6, 2016 surrounded by his adoring family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Soila and their five children, Armando Jr. (Victoria), Rene (Margie), Rebecca, Leonel (Annette) and Anissa (Martin); 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He served our country in the US Air Force for over 23 years. He dedicated his career to social work and was an advocate for the less fortunate. He was known for his generosity and love of life and laughter. We will miss you Dad. Thank you for your love, strength and life lessons you taught us. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel) 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 11, 2016.

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Michael Perkins(Babs.middle son)

December 18, 2016

Solia n family,

Prayers for you, may the Lord comfort you and give you strength... remembering all the times at Jess and Angie's, and the hunting trips ...Mando was and will always be a great man..and I thank you all for sharing him with us...

Diane Dominguez Corbin

December 13, 2016

RIP cousin, I remember going over to Tio Armando y Tia Amalias house for visits and parties. Going to your wedding at St. Margaret's church. Dancing with you at weddings at Casino Ballroom. You will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers to Soila y familia.

Marissa Celaya

December 12, 2016

I love you grandpa. Thank you for loving me so much. I have always been and will always be so proud of the man that you were and all that youve taught me. I dont know what i am going to do without you to give me advice and make me laugh. I miss you so much. I cant wait to see you again.

December 12, 2016

Celaya Family, words of comfort simply cannot meet the magnitude of your loss. Know you are held close in may caring and loving hearts. Always hold your dad in your heart and imagine his calm presence surround you as he had now become your guardian angel. Your beautiful angel will fill you with courage and God's love, he will give you strength and hope and be your gentle blessing every day. My prayer for your family; May God comfort your grieving hearts. May you feel God's loving presence as he helps and comforts you and with gentle understanding, may he give you the strength you need to get you through this difficult time.

My condolences,
Margie Gallegos-Jones

Eileen Gerrish

December 11, 2016

Dear Celaya Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences at the passing of your dad.
I have so many incredible memories of growing up on 28th Street, especially of your dad's very loud whistle when he called you all home for dinner. He was a wonderful man that always made me feel special. I am blessed with the many good memories of our growing up together.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tweety (Stringer) Gerrish

Rosemary Pacheco

December 11, 2016

RIP Tio Armando. You will be missed dearly here on earth. But your wish to go home has finally been granted.My deepest condolences to my Celaya family.

Hector Celaya

December 11, 2016

I'm a friend of Steve Celaya (El Molenito). My condolences.

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