SERNA, Larry Bailon

McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel, Safford, Arizona Larry Serna February 10, 1952 ~ June 14, 2013 Larry Bailon Serna, 61, of Clifton, Arizona entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Morenci, Arizona on February 10, 1952, to Antonio and Amelia Serna. Larry attended elementary through high school in Morenci, graduating from MHS in 1970. He was employed by Greenlee County Sheriff’s Department for more than 28 years, serving as a Detention Officer, until his retirement in 2012. In 1986 he met and fell in love with Genny Castaneda of Clifton. They were married in 1990 and from this union they were blessed with a son, Miguel. Larry was also a loving father to Larry, Jr., from a previous marriage, and his step-children, Billy Serna and Melody Gonzalez. Larry loved many things, most of all family and friends. Another of his passions was his neatly kept yard. He also loved oldies but goodies, Mexican music, vintage vehicles, cruising, BBQ’s, and the memories of his childhood in “Old Morenci.” Larry is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Genny, his sons, stepchildren and six grandchildren. Also surviving Larry is his brother Tony Serna of Tucson, two sisters Berta (Ronnie) Manuz of Clifton, and Tina (Steve) Cervantez of York. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Jose “Titi” Castaneda, his parental grandparents Melicio Serna and Maria Espinoza, and maternal grandparents, Manuel and Anastasia Bailon. Larry will be greatly missed by family, friends, and the many lives he touched while serving his community because of the wonderful person he was. We will miss his infectious smile and unique laugh, but mostly the love and friendship he shared with us each day of his life. He never met a stranger, instead was a friend to all. A viewing will be conducted on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clifton, Arizona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.