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Manuel Bedoya Obituary

Manuel Coronado Bedoya May 22, 1922 - April 21, 2006 83, beloved Husband, Papa, Tata, Tio and Amigo. Born in Chandler, AZ and raised on a farm in Casa Grande. He had the most colorful life one can imagine. As a teenager, he roped and bucked wild horses in the desert around Casa Grande and Sacaton. He chased wild goats in the Casa Grande Mountains and occasionally caught one and brought it home. World War II broke out and he enlisted to proudly serve his country. His stories of his twenty months in action in the European Theater were endless. His accounting of General George Patton's pep talks to the troops in England to the Invasion of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge to name a few, were both comical and hair raising. After the war, he traveled to Mexico where he fell head over heels for the lovely, glamorous, Senorita, Amanda. They married and settled here in Tucson. The legacy he left in our family is unmatched. A Dentertainer, T.V. Celebrity, Treasure Hunter, Pilot, Mechanic, Mason, Carpenter, Roofer, Electrician, Plumber, Teacher, Singer, Dancer, Magician, Clown, Heavy Equipment Operator and Truck Driver. Above all these titles is the one that stands out the most, FATHER. He was the most wonderful father one could ever have. Thank you Lord, for having blessed us with such a wonderful man for all these years. We will miss you dearly. Papa is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Amanda; one beautiful daughter, Irma (Mohammed); two lovely adopted granddaughters, Amanda Gracia (Gabriel), and Erica Bedoya; five sons, Arthur, Dr. Manuel (Marisela), Carlos (Carmen), Jorge Luis (Ursula), Mark Anthony (Terri); 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas and grandson, Jorge Luis "Chico". Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 29, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., St Margaret Mary Church, 801 N. Grande Ave, with Rev. Cyprian Killacky officiating. Interment and Military Honors will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, April 28, 2006, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle Rd and W. Miracle Mile.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 26, 2006.

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April 22, 2007

Dr.Bedoya , Family It is now a year of your lose and is with a sad and heavy heart i can say Jesse and i share in your grief for 4/20/07 Jesse's Dad Passed he was 87 and a carpenter by trade . In case you don't remember we bought the trucks we send regrets we have missed him . Jesse, Betty and kids.

Robert &Diana Boyd

August 22, 2006

Dr.Bedoya. I am sorry to just find out about your loss. Please accept our prayers and best wishes for your family. Robert&Diana Boyd & Family.

Beverly Alonzo

July 29, 2006

To Amanda and family. Manuel, I know will be greatly missed. I'm so glad to have had him in our life when we did. Our deepest sympathies.

Dr. & Mrs. Miles Beach

May 31, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of this loss on May 29th. We will always remember that warm, robust, cheerful and outgoing man who always welcomed us in his house.

May 3, 2006

Manda, I really didnt know manuel very well, but I know he is with my grandma Betty right now.I love you and your family..Tracy Carrillo

CONRADO CARRILLO

May 2, 2006

MANDA:

OUR THOUGHT GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY , AS PART OF THE FAMILY WE KNOW NOW THAT HE IS WITH HIS SISTER BETTY.

VERNOCIA,MICHELE,RICHARD,TRACY CARRILLO.

Delma Montgomery

April 28, 2006

Thinking of you and your Family for as long as your heart is feeling the sadness of loss, may it also feel the warmth and caring that surround you,

Stephen & Delma, Frankie

Sra. Lydia Santa Cruz Y Familia

April 27, 2006

Dr. Bedoya y Familia,

Lo acompanamos en su sentimiento con nuestro mas sentido pesame. Que Dios los bendiga~

April 27, 2006

DR BEDOYA AND FAMILY YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. DR. B I DID NOT KNOW YOUR DAD PERSONALLY EXCEPT THROUGH THE COMMERICALS WHICH WERE GREAT MARTHA DAVIS

Natasha Wrae

April 26, 2006

My sincerest sympathies to the entire Bedoya family. The loss of Manuel will be felt by all who knew him.

However, even in this time of grief, it is heartening to remember the incredible number of lives Manuel touched and to know that the strength and unity of his wonderful family will aid them as they struggle to deal with this terrible loss.



Warmest Regards and fondest memories to Manuel's family and all who knew him.

Rebecca Valdez

April 26, 2006

Dr. Bedoya,



All the appointments that I have had in and out of your office, however painful, you always had such a beatiful, loving way of greeting me as a patient and person. There was never an appointment without singing, hugs, and a family story. I can only imagine how loved and close you are to your family by the example you set as a doctor. Even though I only knew you as a patient, I felt that I knew you as a person because of your mannerisms and love of people and famly. I am truly sad and send my deepest regrets and sympathy to you and all your family. I am sure that your father was a great man.



Sincerely,

Rebecca Valdez-Cole

PETE NOGALES

April 26, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DR,BEDOYA AND YOUR FAMILY YOUR FATHER WAS A GREAT MAN AND WE LOVED HIM IN THOSE T.V. COMMERCIALS GOD BLESS YOU PETE AND DOLORES NOGALES&FAMILY

Lemarion Hutchinson

April 26, 2006

You'll always have a special place in my heart Papa (chugalug..chugalug). Your endless expressions (removal of your teeth), songs of endearment (la pinata teine ...you know what) and colorful stories (remember the trailer? you said it used to travel up & down the driveway), will be in our hearts forever. I know your brothers/sisters were awaiting with open arms to complete the family once again....take care of Chico and Tommy and I'll see again when God is ready.



Love Lemarion

Eugenio Abel Flores

April 26, 2006

To share the pain with you at this trying time. It was an honor, and certainly my pleasure, to have know Mr. Bedoya. Although still a young man when I met him, I can still recall many of the things he had to say, very vividly. I think about him and the rest of the Bedoya family often, and kindly.

His departure from this Earth will be a loss to all but a gain to the angels in Heaven. There's no doubt in my mind that he will keep everyone there entertained. He will be one more wonderful addition to a place already full of wonderful people.

My salute goes out to Mr. Bedoya, and my sympathies to his family. May God Bless all of you and keep you safe.

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