Ignacio Ornelas Garrobo or “Nacho” as he was known by all throughout his lifetime, a resident of Thatcher and a United States Army World War II veteran, peacefully entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, July 18, 2019, at his residence, with his children at his bedside. Nacho was 93.
Nacho leaves behind: five daughters, Norma Bejarano, Delia Garrobo, Sandra Garrobo, Barbara Garrobo and Sandy Alvarado, six sons, Martin, Harold, Richard, Jimmy, Ignacio, Jr. and Josie Crane; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Nacho was predeceased by: his beloved wife, Jovita in August of 2009; and three sons, Raymond, Billy and Michael.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Nacho was celebrated Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church by Rev. Nicodemus Shaghel. Committal, with military honors conferred by the Gila Valley Veterans Honor Guard, followed in the Thatcher Cemetery.
A Rosary and prayers were prayed Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church led by Deacon Carl Vessels.
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Arrangements were entrusted to Vining Funeral Home.
