Acuna, Jesus S.

77, born February 24, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ, passed away 
on December 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, Juanita Sanchez and Jesus V. Acuna and sister 
Katie Trevino. He passed away surrounded by his wife, 
Ida Acuna; children, Raymond Acuna, Dolores Acuna 
(daughter in law), Theresa Ochoa, Gilbert A. Ochoa Jr. 
(son-in-law); grandchildren, Stephani M. Acuna, Kristine 
J. Acuna, Diane A. Ochoa and Steven A. Ochoa; brothers 
and sisters, Jimmy and Sally Acuna, Vera Sallas, Amelia 
Cordova, Sally Fieros and Peter Acuna; along with 
nieces, nephews, compadres, friends and neighbors at his 
home. Jesus rarely spoke of his military service but 
records show that he volunteered for the Korean War and 
fought in three major campaigns with the 25th Infantry 
Division from May 1952 to February 1953. He was a City 
of Phoenix employee with the Streets Department and 
retired after 34 years of service. Visitation will be 
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 5-8pm with a rosary at 
7pm at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern 
Ave., Glendale. Funeral services Wednesday, December 9, 
2009 at 10am also at the funeral home. Interment 
Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 

Published in The Arizona Republic on December 6, 2009