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Gilberto Arvizu Obituary

Gilberto (Gil) O. Arvizu, age 70, was born in Douglas, AZ to Telesforo Arvizu and Guadalupe Ortiz on May 2, 1936. Gil suddenly passed away January 21, 2007 from congestive heart failure at a local hospital. Gil is survived by his wife Joyce (Applegate) and sons David and (Sherry Arvizu), Michael and (Roxann Arvizu) and HM2, USMC Wayne and (Letty) Arvizu. Gil especially was devoted to his sons and grandsons, David and Johnathon Arvizu, Joshua Mendenhall, Michael and Jeremy Arvizu. Gil graduated from Arizona State University with two B.A. and Colorado College with M.A. in music. Gil was a member of the Naval School of Music in Washington D.C. and the NORAD Command Band in Colorado Springs. Gil especially loved teaching in District 11 and in Community Prep High School. Gil loved encouraging young people to excel and teaching self-esteem to adults. Gil was known for his dance band work and his later years in achievements and the author of two books on self-esteem. Private family services were held in Colorado Springs and internment at Evergreen Cemetery. Family request that memorials be given to a charity of donor choice.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 25, 2007.

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Amy Graham

January 29, 2007

Gil Arvizu had such a jovial, warm-hearted spirit that touched so many lives. Those lives touched by Gil are truly blessed.

I count myself as one of those blessed individuals touched by the incredible spirit of my uncle.

My prayers go out to all who have had the privilege of knowing Gil. May your lives continue to be touched by the wonderful memories of his life.

My prayers go out to the family, struggling with this sudden change. I am so sorry that I was not able to get out there to provide comfort. You are in my prayers every minute.

I love you all!

YOLANDA CABRERA

January 29, 2007

JO, MY SISTER, I'M WITH YOU AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL ME, I'M THERE FOR YOU.

Larry & Susan Arvizu

January 27, 2007

Aunt Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Uncle Gilbert will be dearly missed. We hope to come and visit you this spring. If you need anything please give Larry or me a call.
All our love and prays
Larry, Sue and Jeff Arvizu

Margaret Castleberry

January 25, 2007

David & Sherry
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God bless you during this loss.
Sincerely,

RON WEBB

January 25, 2007

JOYCE AND FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

THE WEBBS DORIS RON AND ED

Anne Holmes

January 25, 2007

My condolences to the family of Gil Arvizu. I worked with him during his time at Community Prep and enjoyed talking and joking with him and seeing the great work he did with kids there. May God bless you during this difficult time of loss.

Don Lloyd

January 25, 2007

Joyce and family,
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you in this difficult time. Gil was a great man, and a great friend.
There are many wonderful memories from when the boys were little. We shall hang on to those, and Thank God for the times we were given to laugh, and talk.
You as a family were so blessed to have a great father, husband and friend with you for so many years.
God's peace and blessings,
Don, George, and David Lloyd

Paul Eckhoff

January 25, 2007

I only knew Gil from when he was a substitute music teacher in District 11. I always enjoyed it when he came to sub. We had great conversations and good laughs. He was always a true gentleman.
Paul Eckhoff

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