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D. Arvizu Obituary

This week I took a little break from my "investigating" - I did however receive a phone call from Mary Shomber with the Azusa Historical Society. She told me that she found the obituary I requested but was not able to take a copy of it since the newspaper was in poor condition. She was however able to copy word for word what was said:

"Death Doings

The Pomotropic Azusa Cal - Friday Feb 23 1912

One of the oldest Mexican residents D. Arvisu (sic) was buried from the Cathilic (sic) church 'Wednesday Afternoon' he is said to have lived in this section from 40 to 50 years, and had reached the age of 90, he was highly respected by his neighbors, the Americans, and the funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in Azusa.

His home had for many years been on Azusa near First Street."

Aside from the spelling errors and the longest run on I've ever seen (don't know if that was the reporter or the transcribers doing) that is a pretty interesting article about Domingo Arvizu. I think its very interesting that he was not only "highly respected" by his neighbors but by the Americans too. Lol! I'm assuming his neighbors were fellow Mexicans and who the Americans were I'm not sure, but clearly they are not one in the same. Not to mention I belive by that age Domingo had been nationalized so he himself was an "American"- It's very funny to read what was said or drawn (in cartoons) back then. Having worked at a Museum/historical Society I've seen plenty of old newspapers with things that could not be said today. But I digress...

Next would be to visit this house on Azusa Avenue near First street (I'm sure I passed it on my trip to the library 2 weeks ago) and to possible request Francisca's death certificate to see when and what she died of and hopefully where she is buried, if its not with Domingo in Glendale.

I would also like to ask John Arvisu how he found out about Andres Avila and what, if anything, he has found on him.

Also, here are some pictures that Camille and Auntie Yvonne found in one of Grandma's closets. Are they Francesca and Domingo?


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  1. LuanneMay 28, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I like the new pictures that you posted. I wonder how old they are in these pictures...do you know?

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Domingo is buried in Glendora at Oakdale. His tomb stone can be seen as soon as you enter oakdale. His tomb stone can be seen if you go to findagrave.com Search by his name or Arnold Arvizu. Francesca is buried in Pomona. Hope this helps:)Jennifer (Arvizu) Hixon

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