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Arturo "smiley" Estrada

Arturo "smiley" Estrada

May 19th, 1936 - January 30th, 2016

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Arturo “Smiley” Estrada, age 79 was loved by all. Arturo passed away on January 30, 2016. Arturo was born on May 19, 1936 in Las Animas, Colorado to Jose and Engracia Estrada. Arturo dedicated his life to serving others and was gifted with the skills, strengths and ambition to help improve the lives of those around him. He rose to national acclaim and influence and will always be cherished and celebrated by his children Angela Marquez, Rodney Estrada and his beloved circle of family and friends.
A Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Santa Maria de la Paz, Santa Fe. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m at Santa Maria de la Paz. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. A reception following the interment will be at the Santa Maria de la Paz parish hall.

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Name Arturo "smiley" Estrada
Date of Birth May 19th, 1936
Date of Death January 30th, 2016
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home
Cemetery Rivera Family Funeral Home
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
United States

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Angelo Alvarez published a tribute .

My family and I will miss Arturo very much. Rest In Peace, until we meet again. Your Cousin in Barstow, CA, Angelo.

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A true leader!

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Shirley Sherrod published a tribute .

I feel honored to have known him. I met him through the Rural Development Leadership Network.

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We will miss this friend! We will try to continue to spread his vision for a better world!

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Gil & Tina Martinez published a tribute .

To The Estrada Family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad Art. It was a pleasure to get to know him even if for a short time. We will truly miss him. Be strong & know that you are all in our prayers. Love you all!

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Sarah Gallegos published a tribute .

Rodney and Angela, My deepest condolences on the loss of your pops. He was the light of the ADRC for a few years he and I were vecinos and he was a very special person. He had a way to brighten everybodys day with his personality and smile. RIP my dear friend Arturo.

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Audrey Chata Sisneros published a tribute .

I am so saddened to hear about the passing of my beloved Art. He was such a special man to so many people . My life is better for knowing Art he taught me a lot in the years that I worked with him. I will miss you and love you always my special angel !!!

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Deborah Redshirt published a tribute .

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Uncle Art will be greatly missed, he had a good heart. Love to you uncle.

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