Eli Arturo Arellano, 86, of Arroyo Hondo passed away September 5, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Arellano, sister Guadalupe Vigil and brother Alfredo Arellano. He is survived by his sons and daughters Fred Arellano (Jackie) of Albuquerque, Richard Arellano of Arroyo Hondo, Gilbert Arellano (Pearl) of Albuquerque, Roy Arellano (Lisa) of Albuquerque, Danny Arellano of Pueblo, CO, Nadine Vigil (Ricky) of Arroyo Hondo, Kathy Romero (Bobby) of Ranchos de Taos, Margaret Abeyta (Rudy) of Taos, Ralph Arellano (Karen) of Arroyo Hondo, Eli Arellano, Jr. (Joanne) of Ranchos de Taos, David Arellano of Arroyo Hondo and Jake Arellano (Christine) of Arroyo Hondo. He is also survived by his brothers Ernesto Arellano (Pauline) and Carlos Arellano, 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Rosary was recited on September 8, 2010 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral Mass was held on September 9, 2010 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Arroyo Hondo, with interment following at the Rael Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Shawn, Skyler, Justin, Santiago, Joshua, Brandon and Arturo Arellano and Adam Romero, Jason Arellano and Robert Romero.