Arbizu, Carmen C. (Harpo)

Born April 1, 1937. Harpo was peacefully called home by God 
surrounded by his family after a short yet brave battle with 
cancer on January 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his 
parents Carmen and Aurora Arbizu, and one brother Fernando 
Manuel Arbizu (Nando). He was a native of Arizona. A Carpenter 
by trade, was known to whisle and sing while he worked. He 
loved his family, music, dancing and had a huge passion for golf. 
Harpo was loved by family, many many friends who knew him as 
"Tata". He was an active member of the Intruders Car Club, he was 
the oldest at age 72. Harpo also served in the Army Reserves. 
He is survived by his loving wife 

Ruth (Cookie), his daughters Annette Montoya, Belinda (Johnny) 
Gortarez & Rhonda Hernandez, sons James Arbizu, Daniel 
Bustamante & Hector Bustamante, 25 grandchildren and many 
great grandchildren, also five brothers and five sisters. Visitation 
will be Thursday February 4, from 5-7pm with Rosary at 7pm. 
Funeral mass will be Friday February 5, at 10am at Blessed 
Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N. 93rd Avenue, Tolleson, AZ. 
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, 99th Avenue and Thomas. He 
will be dearly missed by his wife, children, brothers and sisters 
and all who knew him. Rest in peace. we will love you forever. 

Published in The Arizona Republic on February 3, 2010