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Jim Arellano Obituary
He was born on Dec. 19, 1939, in Durango and spent his childhood here before moving to Billings, Mont., as a teenager.
Mr. Arellano was a craftsman and handyman, using his many skills during
his years of service in the maintenance department of the Billings
Catholic Schools.
He was always ready to share his talents with his many friends and family.
He donated his time and resources to causes such as Our Lady of
Guadalupe's South Side Fiesta, Little League Baseball and Relay for
Life.
Mr. Arellano is survived by his wife, Vicki; three children, Lorri
Kroll, Suzanne Pacot and John Arellano; his mother, Teresa Scott; an
aunt, Mary Garcia; brothers Joe Scott and Bob Scott; and a sister,
Concha Diehl.
Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2009, and
funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2009, both
at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Billings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Billings Catholic School
Foundation, P.O. Box 31158, Billings, MT 59107. Donations will be used
to purchase a school bench in his honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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