Patricio J. Arellano

Patricio J. Arellano passed away unexpectedly in his home in Santa Fe, NM on Thursday, October 1, 2009. He was born in Santa Fe, NM, and raised in Guadalupe, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; Estevan and Camilla Arellano, brothers; Theodore Arellano, Joseph Anthony Arellano, and sister Lupe Martinez. He is survived by his children; Johnny Zebedayo Arellano of Santa Maria, Ca., Patrick Paul Arellano of Pueblo, Co, Theodore Martinez of Santa Fe, daughter Jenelle Michelle Arellano, of Santa Barbara, CA, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers; Danny Arellano and wife Lita of Glendale, Ca, Zebedeo Arellano and wife Frances of Tesuque, Leonard Arellano of Santa Fe, and Daniel I. Arellano and wife Esperanza of Española. His sisters, Evelyn Arellano of Santa Fe, Vangie Griego and husband Ignacio of Albuquerque, Alice Alvarez, Mary Arellano and Teresa Arellano all of Santa Maria, CA., and his twin sister Patricia Arellano of Dalton Georgia. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and other family members. A memorial service will be held at The Rock Christian Fellowship of Española, N.M., 919 N. Riverside Dr. on Sunday, October 11, at 7:00 P.M. A private family interment will be held at La Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde, N.M. on Monday, October 12, 2009. Serving as pallbearer will be Daniel Arellano, honorary pallbearers will be Theodore Martinez, and Anthony Arellano. Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola, NM. (505) 753-2288, toll free (800) 443-4854 www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com