Obituary

June 24, 2009
Obituaries
Alice F. Arellano Santa Paula Alice F. Arellano, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, after a long illness. She was born in Santa Paula on September 28, 1933 to Ben and Kate Fernandez.More than anything in her life, Alice was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was so proud of her children: Philbert Jr., Phillip, Phillina and Montie. They were the joys of her life and inherited her unique sense of humor. She left this world greatly comforted by the belief that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would raise their own to remember “Grandma Alice” as the witty, fun-loving, caring and affectionate woman they knew her to be.Alice will be reunited with her father and mother, Ben and Kate Fernandez; brothers and sister; Benjamin Fernandez, Gilbert Fernandez, Thomas Fernandez, Edward Fernandez and Dora Fernandez. Mrs. Arellano leaves behind: Philbert Jr. and Dorothy Arellano of Santa Paula, Phillip and Christine Arellano of Oxnard, Phillina Arellano of Texas and Montie and Teresa Arellano of Crescent City, CA. Her grandchildren: Phillip and Jeannette Arellano, Cindy and Jim Jordan, Thomas and Geneva Mendez, Corey Arellano, Philicia Arellano, Jenna Arellano and Jason Arellano. Great-Grandchildren: Nicole, Kiana, Phillip Jr., Natalia, Sarah, Nathan, Cy, Corey and Sydney. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Twin Pines Healthcare in Santa Paula for the care they delivered to “Grandma Alice” for the last four years.Goodbyes are not forever.Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I’ll miss youUntil we meet again!Visitation will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Sebastian Church, 235 N. 9th St., Santa Paula, CA 93060 on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Father Thomas Dome officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, CA 93060, (805) 525-3391.In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Alice F. Arellano.



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