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Obituary for OTERO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 31, 2006

ARTHUR LEON In Memory of Arthur Leon Otero February 11, 1922 - December 8, 2006 Arthur passed away on Dec. 8th, 2006. He was preceeded in death by his wife Elisabeth, siblings Rudy & Bob Otero, Evangeline Murphy, and Margaret Kunkel. He is survived by his two sons, Kevyn Otero of Tampa Florida, and Christian Otero & wife Luci, and grandson Nathaniel of half Moon Bay, Calif. brothers: Amado Otero & wife Lala, Dan Otero & Neil Woodward, sister: Anne CdeBaca & husband Leroy, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many more who loved him. Arthur served in the Merchant Marines during WW11 and during the Korean Conflict, until he stopped sailing in 1960, he then worked as an engineer for the Parks and Rec. Dept., for the city of San Francisco. He resumed his sailing career in 1965 until he retired in 1985. During his retirement years he worked for the School system, driving a bus for physically and mentally challenged children in the San Francisco Bay Area. Arthur, you will truly be missed for all that you were, such a kind, loving person. What a calming effect you had on all those around you. You will not be forgotten. A memorial mass will be held at Queen of heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave N.E. (near Menaul and San Mateo) at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6th, 2007. Cremation has taken place, and a private funeral service will be held by his family at a later date.