BUSTAMANTE, Kenneth, USMC

Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson, Arizona 1st Sgt. Kenneth Bustamante USMC (Ret.) 51, Avondale/Tuba City Az., started his journey in heaven on April 4, 2008. He was a Phoenix native. He is proceded in death by his Grandparents Henry and Adeline Carrillo and his Father Pete A. Bustamante. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Felis Bustamante, his Daughter Adelina Bustamante, His Mother Theresa Bustamante, Brothers: Greg Bustamante and Edward Navarro, Sisters: Buckwheat (Rebecca Romero) and Ceko (Carol Coronado) and several nephews and nieces. He was active duty in the Marine Corps for 21 years 7 months and 5 days retiring in 1994. He became a JROTC instructor at Tolleson Union High School, continued on at Westview High School and finished at Tuba City High School. He had many accomplishments throughout his career, receiving decorative achievements while in the Corps for his service. He also excelled as a Drill team coach, winning 18 State Championships and 3 National Championships, for the JROTC Drill Teams. He will be truly missed by his family, his students and the people that he inspired everyday. Semper Fi Marine. A rosary will be held on Monday, April 7th, 2008 from 5-8:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N 93rd Ave. Tolleson, Arizona 85353. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008, 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas, 13720 W Thomas Rd., Avondale, Az. 85323. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale. A reception will be held at 12:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas in the St. Clare Hall. Thank you to the ICU staff on the 2nd & 3rd Floor at Banner Estrella Hospital.