GILBERT ARVIZO Age 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, August 6, 2011. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1920 to Agapito and Josepha Arvizo, in Tempe, AZ. "Gil" as his army buddies called him, was a brave WWII Veteran who served in the 68th Armored Infantry Battalion in Central Europe. Some of his decorations and citations were, the Bronze Star; Good Conduct Medal; Presidential Unit Citation; European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medals with three Bronze Service Stars; Combat Infantry Badge First Award, just to name a few. Gilbert accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior at a young age of 22 and went on to become a Deacon and Minister. His first Pastorship of the Apostolic Church was in Santa Maria, CA, then Las Cruces, NM; Silver City, NM and Albuquerque, NM. In his later years he was a Pastor of three small Churches in Tecolotito, NM; Las Vegas, NM and Lovington, NM, he also served as an Elder and Bishop. Gilbert was a man of prayer; he loved the word of God, a man of great faith and lived to please the Lord. He was well loved by family, friends and brethren. He had a jolly disposition and was very optimistic because of his great trust in the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Rosa Cordova-Arballo, the mother of his children; two brothers Hector and David and granddaughter Rosalinda Hernandez. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife Consuelo of 19 years; sons, Richard Medina and wife Martha of Santa Maria, CA, Joe Arballo and wife Becky of San Diego, CA, David Arballo and wife Enedina of Las Cruces, NM; one daughter Rose Saenz and husband Luis of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Mary of San Diego, CA and Oliva of Oxnard, CA; brothers Alex of San Diego, CA and Mario of Oxnard, CA; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Visitation and will take place Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at South Valley Apostolic Church, 1242 Atrisco Dr. SW. with a Memorial Service to follow. Pastor Jimmy Arellano will officiate a Funeral Service Friday, August 12, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. also at the South Valley Apostolic Church Interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers are, Rick, Richie, Rick, Ricky, Willie and Larry. To view Service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Gilbert's care entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM, 87102 505-243-522
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