Joseph 'Toby' Arellano

March 28, 1952 – October 21, 2009

 


Published/Last Modified on Saturday, October 24, 2009 4:13 AM MDT

MONTROSE - Joseph “Toby” Arellano, age 57, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at the Delta County Memorial Hospital. Toby was born on March 28, 1952 in Monte Vista, Colo. to Ruben and Elisa (Gallegos) Arellano. Toby spent his childhood in Monte Vista and when the family moved to Montrose, Colo., he went to High School there. Toby enjoyed auto restoration, hunting, fishing and camping. Toby was a private person, and the memories left by his passing are those of love and compassion. Toby left peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father and will be greatly missed. Toby is survived by his father, Ruben Arellano; his sons, Matthew Arellano of Denver, Jacob Arellano of Estes Park, Colo., and Christopher Arellano of Taos, N.M.; his brothers and sisters, Lee (Janetta) Gallegos of Montrose, Theresa (Manuel) Leyva of Montrose, Mary Archuleta of Grand Junction, Colo., Daniel (Patty) Arellano of Montrose, and Elva (Kenny) Leonardo of Durango, Colo.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and three grandchildren. A visitation for Toby will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Spanish Assembly of God in Montrose, followed by a Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Sacuro Andujo, also at the Spanish Assembly of God at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Grand View Cemetery in Montrose. The care and arrangements for Toby and his family are being handled under the direction and care of Valley Lawn Funeral Home, 505 S. Second St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-4400.

 

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    Audrey Medina wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:24 PM:

    " To Mary and Theresa all my prayers and hope to see you soon, God Bless.
    and to Jacob and Mathew all my prayers are also with you and God be with you always. "


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