ARSENAULT, Leo Joseph

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Friday, November 18, 2016 <<< Leo Joseph Arsenault, 93, was born June 15, 1923 to Arthur and Elise Arsenault in Cambridge, Mass. He passed away peacefully November 16, 2016. As a young man, Leo was proud to serve the United States in the Marine Corps during WWII, storming beaches in Guadalcanal, Okinawa and Peleliu. Leo retired froma career with the federal government. He and his family lived in Cuba, Iran, Norway, Virginia, Taiwan, Greece, Germany and Ethiopia. The family's travels took them to many other countries as well. He retired to Lake Havasu City in 1976. Leo enjoyed the brotherhood of the local Marine Corps League and many years of membership with the Elks club in which he was Past Exalted Ruler. He always had a friendly word for everyone and loved to offer an evening cocktail to his friends. To those who knew him, he was always "peachy". He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Catherine, whom he loved with all his heart, his parents and siblings Paul Arsenault, Lena Kelly and Rita Day. He is survived by his children Linda Fowles, Michael Arsenault, and Carol and Jerry Barta. He is also survived by his grandchildren Justin and Dani Fowles, Michelle Barta, Brian Barta, Natalie and Josh Land and Matthew Arsenault. He leaves behind great- grandchildren Sophia, Adam and Yousef Khan and Tanner, Channing and Eleanor Land. Special thanks to the staff at Prestige Assisted Living, Hospice and especially Rose Ortega for her dedicated care in his last days. Funeral services are at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Arsenault family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.