CECENA, ARNOLD MANUEL
Arnold Manuel Cecena, a native San Diegan, went to join our Heavenly Father on May 23, 2009. Arnold, a devoted husband, loving father, brother, grand-father, and friend, was born on July 28, 1925. He retired from Rohr Industries after 36 years of service. Arnold was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chula Vista. He served as the Inside Guard for the Knights of Columbus Chapter 9633. Arnold is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ana Maria, and his six children Manuel, John, Susana Flesch, Mary Willard, Rebeca Franquez, and Virgina Diaz, 15 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chula Vista in his name. The Viewing will be held at Community Mortuary on Wednesday, May 27th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Chula Vista. The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 5/27/2009