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Adolfo Arellano Obituary

Adolfo (Adula) Arellano Sr., 83, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at home in Canutillo on May 9, 2009. He was surrounded by all of his family as he made his final journey home. He was born in Smelter Town to Micaela and Agustin Arellano. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Amada. Left to cherish his memory is daughter, Lilia(Teddy)Martinez (Jesus), and son Adolfo(Rudy)Arellano Jr. (Vanessa) and five grandchildren, Mariza, Abel and Gina Martinez and Angelina and Alexandra Arellano. His surviving siblings are brothers Salvador (Beatriz) and Alfonso (Beatriz) Arellano and sisters, Esperanza Lopez and Maria Arellano and his uncle Refugio Arellano (Ofelia). He will once again reunite with his parents, brothers Agustin Jr., Manuel and Jose Arellano and three stepsons, Daniel, David and Eusebio Hernandez III. Like his four brothers he proudly served his country during World War II. He was employed by ASARCO and retired after 38 years of service. Adolfo lived a wonderful, happy and healthy life and will be greatly missed. He was loved by all who knew him but he leaves them with many treasured and cherished memories. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Rosary at 7:00 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:30 am at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Canutillo, TX. Pallbearers: Abel Martinez, Oscar Lopez, Jr, Danny and Joseph Montoya, Manuel Romero Jr, Ricardo, Gerardo and Javier Arellano. Honorary Pallbearers are Oscar Lopez Sr, Ray and David Montoya, Christopher and Manuel Romero Sr, Darian Valdez, Pablo Arellano, Ignacio Gonzalez, Gabriel Lopez, Ralph Martinez, Leyva Ramos, Pascual Marin and Luis Ortega. His entire family extends a sincere thanks to all who called or visited him during his illness. Mil gracias to the V.A., Dr. Valilis, Envision Hospice and their staff. We will be forever grateful for the care they provided and their consoling words. Interment at Ft. Bliss Cemetery. Directed by Hillcrest Funeral Home 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202

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Published by El Paso Times from May 17 to May 19, 2009.

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May 19, 2009

Teddy, Amada, Rudy, Jr. and family:

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, husband, grandfather, and brother. Adula was a truly wonderful friend. He treated everybody with so much love. May God give you comfort and fortitude in your great loss.

Love,
Rosa Lopez (Paulino)

Mike Casey

May 18, 2009

Mr. Arellano,
Sir, I woud just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Zavier Fierro

May 18, 2009

Adula was like an uncle to me, I will miss him very much. My thoughts a prayers are with the family, may God bless you with loving memories and ease your sorrow.

Zeke & Margie Chacon

May 18, 2009

Teddy and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your immediate family. Your Dad was and will always be remembered as a wonderful and loving friend. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace of heart now and through the days ahead. God bless!

Poncho & Betty Fierro

May 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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