Jeronimo Araiza, 87

Jeronimo Araiza, 87, of Lonsdale, Ark. passed away Monday, April 21, 2008 at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Esther of 61 years; three sons, Jerry Araiza, Jr. (Dorothy), Colton, California, Robert (Juli) Araiza, Lonsdale, Arkansas, Mario (Hilda) Araiza, Alta Loma, California; and a daughter, Linda (Michael) LeBeau of Bigfork, Montana; nine grandchildren, Leslie Araiza, Emily (Brian) Kiner, Tami (Brian) Bean, John (Stacy) Araiza, Mario Araiza, Jr., Marcus Araiza, Tom Chavey, Eric Araiza, Aaron Araiza; eleven great-grandchildren, Andrew and Gabriel Araiza, Anthony and Andrew Bean, Precious, Marcus, Jordyn, Cara, Bryce, Kennedy and Nicholas Araiza.

He served his country in World War II as an Electrician's Mate third class in the South Pacific. He retired as Sargeant from the County of Los Angeles, after serving more than 34 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Shortly after his retirement, he moved from California to Arkansas where he enjoyed many active years gardening, traveling, and enjoying family and friends.

Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saline Memorial Hospice who took such great care and showed such compassion for him and the family at 23157 Hwy I-30, Bryant, AR 72022.

The family will receive friends and family at 3905 Highway 128, Lonsdale, on Sunday, April 27, from 3-5 p.m.

Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com