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1936
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Arturo Mesa Obituary
He dutifully served his country in the United States Army. He was retired from the Bureau Of Reclamation and worked for the last 15 years for the Yuma County Library District. Art loved his family, golf, sports, and a good joke. He will be greatly missed. A favorite quote of his was "Money is no object!"
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Stella Gill Mesa, his son Arthur, daughters Eva Darlene Soto, Elsa (Frank) Romero, and Vanessa (Oscar) Galvan. His brother Joe Mesa, twin sister Maria Angulo, sisters Elena Martinez, Luisa Knighton, Rosa Rodriguez, and Antonia Mesa. 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Manuel Mesa and sister Lupe Holguin.
Services will be on Friday, November 23rd at Immaculate Conception Church. A viewing will be at 9 AM, Rosary at 10 AM, and mass at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Desert Lawn.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Thomas Fernandez, Adam Rodriguez, Hootie Romero, Frankie Soto, Christopher and Ebin Stanley.
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Sponsored by Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
December 12, 2018
From all of us here at Harvest Dental, we are deeply sadden to hear about Mr. Mesa's passing. He always came in with his jokes, and smiles. Sending our love - Harvest Dental Staff
CELIA "SALLY" HERNANDEZ
December 4, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Elsa, Darlene, and the family at this time of sorrow. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God receive your loving Dad with open arms, and may God comfort you in this time of need. God be with you.
November 24, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that we offer our sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Mesa. We know how much he meant to all of those who loved him. We will keep all of you in our prayers. And we pray that God may grant him eternal rest.
With all our affection,
Mayra Corona & Family
Manuel Chavez
November 23, 2018
Family, our love and prayers are with you all.
May our heavenly father welcome him with open arms and grant Tio Arturo eternal life in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit.
Love Waddy and Lydia
George, Teresa, Matt and Jack Davis
November 22, 2018
Vanessa and family,
Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. May the loving memories of your dad give you comfort. He lives in your heart forever!
November 22, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences. Mr Mesa was a great man, who will be missed by all. We will miss his dance stories about "The Good Ol days" He left a legacy. You're in our thoughts & prayers. Love you all! Xoxo Louie & Bernee Limon & Girls
Chad & John Graham
November 22, 2018
Vanessa,
Your father was an amazing man. His sense of humor and love of his family will not be forgotten. Our love and support are with you and your family.
Love, Chad, John, and Margie
November 22, 2018
May he RIP Heavenly Father you took with you a great and humble man another one of your favorite Angels. He will be missed in our hearts.
Lydia Payan
November 21, 2018
Mis mas sinceras condolencias para la familia y amigos de Don Arturo. De todos los que trabajamos en la Main Labrary.
Sinceramente,
Lydia Payan
Kent & Libby Phipps
November 21, 2018
To Vanessa & Family, We are so sorry to hear about.your Dad. My prayers go out to you and all your family.
God bless all of you at this. May he give Comfort and strength too.
Audrey Alvarado
November 20, 2018
I enjoyed working with Arturo during my time with the library. My condolences to his family. I know he will be missed by all.
Lisa and Patrick Gill
November 20, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time of loss and sadness. We will miss him dearly.
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