CORONA, Raul S. (Curly)

Griffith Mortuary Kearny, Az. 14 Aug. 2012 Raul S. "Curly" Corona 07/08/53 to 08/11/12 Curly passed away on Saturday August 11, 2012 at his home in Florence, Az. Curly is survived by his 3 children Raul S "Curly"Corona Jr, Celina Y Corona and Jolene Barragan (Alfred) and first wife Patricia Sanchez (Rick). 7 grand children; Marcus, Adrien, Jaida, Devan, Julian, AJ, and his little princess Lailah. Curly is also survived by his siblings Fernando "Andy" Rabago (Dolly), Robert Rabago (LiIly), Celia Lagunas (Tommy), Mary Corona (Adolfo E), Betty Amparano (Raymond) and many nieces and nephews including 3 aunts Carmen (Abe) Casillas, Hercilia (Albert) Rojas and Enedina (Geronimo) Ortega and Joey Sanchez. Proceeded in death by his parents Modesto and Ramona Corona, first parents-in-law Luciano and Paulina Romero. Curly was a father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. As he said in his own words before passing, "don't feel sad, I Iived in 30 years what others would have had to live in 100 years. I lived my life to the fullest and have no regrets. I want all my family around me because it's what's important to me." He got to tell us all how much he loved us and cared about us, to hug and kiss us. He told us stories that will live in our hearts forever, with a smile, laughter and a sense of humor to the end. Curly had a love for Harleys, had a care free spirit and a love for family and friends. He was a stranger to no one. His spirit lives on and he lives in our hearts forever. Curly worked at Kennecott in Hayden, Christmas Mine in Dripping Springs as a blaster, Inspiration consolidated Copper Company in Miami as a tailings dykeman and the Town of Hayden. Curly also was a mechanic and enjoyed working on his hot rods and Harleys. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetey in Hayden, Gila, Az.