Elfido Arguello, 87, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, April 20, 2022 at University Medical Center in El Paso, TX. He was born February 17, 1935 in Chamizal, NM to Eliud Arguello and Eliziada Lovato.
Elfido was a very dedicated and loving family man, who always had an extremely positive outlook on life. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1959 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5), all while serving overseas in Panama. Elfido was a very hard-working Copper Miner as he worked for Asarco Mines in Grant County for many years. He was also very mechanically inclined and a talented welder fabricator who could build practically anything from scratch, oftentimes without any type of blueprints or plans. His hobbies included welding, gardening and leathercrafting. His beautiful works of art were enjoyed by family and friends, throughout the community. Finally, he was a very influential and active member of the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter and his caring soul will be truly missed.
He is survived by three sons, Richard Fieldcamp and wife Wanda of Douglas, WY; Dale Arguello and wife Tamara of Faywood; Aaron Abel Arguello and wife Jennifer of Daleville, AL; four daughters, Tamara Arguello and husband Dale of Faywood; Ann Franz and husband Mike of Acton, CA; Bobbie Herrick and husband Jim of Douglas, WY; Dawn Armstrong and husband Clifford of Quemado, NM; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, Felix Arguello and wife Rosella; John Edward Arguello of Silver City; Allen Arguello and wife Mary of Silver City; two sisters, Eloisa Vasquez of Alcade, NM and Sofie Arana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Louise Adams Arguello (’10); two brothers, Joe and Eliud Arguello; one sister, Dora Garcia.
A memorial service will be held Friday, April 29th at 9:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Joseph Gros officiating. Concluding service and inurnment with full military honors will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery where both, Elfido and Louise will be laid to rest.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
Elfido was a very dedicated and loving family man, who always had an extremely positive outlook on life. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1959 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5), all while serving overseas in Panama. Elfido was a very hard-working Copper Miner as he worked for Asarco Mines in Grant County for many years. He was also very mechanically inclined and a talented welder fabricator who could build practically anything from scratch, oftentimes without any type of blueprints or plans. His hobbies included welding, gardening and leathercrafting. His beautiful works of art were enjoyed by family and friends, throughout the community. Finally, he was a very influential and active member of the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter and his caring soul will be truly missed.
He is survived by three sons, Richard Fieldcamp and wife Wanda of Douglas, WY; Dale Arguello and wife Tamara of Faywood; Aaron Abel Arguello and wife Jennifer of Daleville, AL; four daughters, Tamara Arguello and husband Dale of Faywood; Ann Franz and husband Mike of Acton, CA; Bobbie Herrick and husband Jim of Douglas, WY; Dawn Armstrong and husband Clifford of Quemado, NM; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, Felix Arguello and wife Rosella; John Edward Arguello of Silver City; Allen Arguello and wife Mary of Silver City; two sisters, Eloisa Vasquez of Alcade, NM and Sofie Arana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Louise Adams Arguello (’10); two brothers, Joe and Eliud Arguello; one sister, Dora Garcia.
A memorial service will be held Friday, April 29th at 9:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Joseph Gros officiating. Concluding service and inurnment with full military honors will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery where both, Elfido and Louise will be laid to rest.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
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