CARRANZA, Arturo

Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson, Arizona Arturo Carranza Espinoza entered into life August 1, 1923 in Zacatecas, Mexico and entered into rest June 1, 2009 at his home in Avondale, Arizona. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife 67 years Carmen, 9 children; Guillermina (Manuel) Gamez, Rodolfo (Margarita) Carranza, Reyna (Salvador) Raya, Ascension Carranza, Aurelio Carranza, Arturo Carranza Jr., Juana Carranza, Oliva Cosio, Concepcion Navarro, 48 grandchildren and 101 great grandchildren. He liked to go outside and take care of his plants. And would like to keep everything outside groomed very nicely, keeping the grass cut and everything nice. Visitation is set for Friday evening, June 5, 2009 at 10702 W. Southern Avenue, Tolleson, AZ with Mass of Christian Burial 9:00 am, Saturday, June 6, 2009 at St. Williams Catholic Church 11003 W. 3rd Street, Cashion with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ.