Arthur O. Arvizu

Arthur O. Arvizu Passed away on August 11, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona due to complications from cancer. He was born in Douglas, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Jesus Arvizu and his son, Jimmy Arvizu. He is survived by his wife, Cruz Y. Arvizu; daughters, Norma Arvizu-Wilcke and Gloria Elias; sons, Art Arvizu Jr., Al Arvizu and Danny Arvizu. Arthur had 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had many accomplishments in his life. Arthur was a WWII Army Veteran who was present at the Battle of the Bulge. He worked for the Postal Service for 35 years where he began his career in the Motor Vehicle Division as an accountant and later retired as a Postal Investigator for the Western Region. His love, guidance and inspiration will be missed by his family, but his legacy of diplomacy, integrity and perseverance will last a lifetime. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, August 17, 2009, 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.