Araneta, Gilbert P.

Gilbert P. Araneta 10/28/1923 - 1/30/2010 Gilbert passed away 
leaving behind his six heartbroken daughters, Veronica, Barbara, 
Georgett, Annabelle, Letitia and Belinda; his beloved 
grandchildren, George, Felicia, Sean, Carleyna, Christopher, Amy 
and Kate; and four lovely great-granddaughters, Nizhoni, 
Colette, Claudia and Evangelina. A Tucson native, Gilbert was 
born and raised on Meyer Street in Barrio Viejo. He was the son 
of Louis and Elvira Araneta. After graduating from Tucson High 
School in 1942, he married his high school sweetheart, Aurelia. 
Gilbert was drafted into the Army during World War II and was 
sent to officer training in Columbus, Ohio. He was later sent to 
the Berlitz School of Languages in France to learn German. 
Thereafter, he served in the European theater of World War II as 
a German Interpreter. Upon Gilbert's honorable discharge from 
the Army, he returned to Tucson where, influenced by the 
classes in Graphics he had taken in high school, he co-founded 
Economy Printing and served as Chief Typesetter for many 
years. Gilbert was active in the Tucson community. He was a 
life member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, served 
on the Santa Cruz Church Restoration Committee and the 
Tucson Museum of Art Board of Directors. He was proud of his 
participation in Una Noche Plateada, Jaycees, Civitan, and the 
Hispanic Professional Action Committee (HPAC). He took 
special pride in his membership in the American Legion. He 
held a special place in his heart for Tucson High School, and 
was an active member of the THS Class of 1942. He was a great 
fan of the University of Arizona Wildcat basketball, football and 
baseball teams. He was always positive about the teams no 
matter what the scores, and was a consistently loyal fan. After 
retiring from his private business, Gilbert continued working 
full-time as a clerk for the Pima County Superior Court until he 
was 75 years old. He enjoyed his retirement, dedicating his time 
to traveling with his family, gardening, and attending activities 
with his grandchildren and great-granddaughters. Gilbert lived a 
full and active life enhanced by his love of music. A Memorial 
Mass to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 
2010, 12:00 noon at St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center 
located at 1615 E. 2nd St. on the University of Arizona campus. 
Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.

Published in the Tucson Newspapers on February 5, 2010