ACEDO, Hector

Hector T. Acedo set sail March 31, 2008 on his final journey beyond the limits of time and space as we know them. There, at heavens gate, he was reunited with Celsa and Frances. Hector was born in Douglas, Arizona July 11, 1923. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a founding member of The American Legion Post 41. Hector's favorite past times were sharing stories of WWII, golf and sharing times with his family. He has parted from his loving wife, Sally Childs Acedo, the autumn love of his life. Hector's tide has deposited beautiful memories with his sister Sally Daley; children Mary Ann (Faulstich), Martha (Paglier), John Sr., Susan (Hensley), Jim, Matthew and Adam Abel, Stephanie Holaday, thirteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and Peaches! A visitation of Hector's Vessel and celebration of Hector's spirit will be at Harper Funeral Home, 1242 E. Jefferson St, April 3, 2008 10 AM. Burial will follow at National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Published in The Arizona Republic on April 2, 2008