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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
Published in El Paso Times from 5/17 to 5/19/2009