Arnie Almaguer

2/14/1965 - 3/8/2012

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Obituary For Arnie Almaguer

Entered into rest on March 8, 2012 in Salinas at the age of 47. Beloved son of Alberto Sr. and Martha Almaguer. Devoted husband of Dolores Almaguer. Dear step-father of Jerry and Gina Montanez, Manual and Maria Montanez, Matthew and Christine Montanez, Analicia Montanez, and Rebecca and Rudy Rosales. Treasured grandfather of Sean Montoya, Rollie Rosales, Ziena Rosales, Heaven Rosales (recently passed), and Juliet Montanez. Loving brother to Raquel and Jorge Leon, Alberto Almaguer, Jr., Javier Almaguer, Raul and Lisa Almaguer, and Sylvia and C. Scott Harrelson. Caring uncle to Raquel and Matthew Bocage, Jorge Jr. and Elisa Leon, Pablo Leon, Alberto Almaguer III, Javier Almaguer, Jr., Olivia and Robert Romo, Raul Almaguer, Jr., Gabriel Anthony Almaguer, Scott Harrelson, Steven Harrelson, and Shannen Harrelson. Kind great uncle to Jacob Matthew Bocage, Abigail Faith Bocage, Isacc Fregoso, Isaiah leon, Annelise Leon, Israel Jorge Leon, Ilijah Leon, Anaii Leon, Gabriela Marie Almaguer, Alyssa Almaguer, Adriana Almaguer, Israel Avila, Jr., Thalia Sophia Romo, Raulito Alex Almaguer, and Anthony Almaguer. Survived by many cousins, uncles, and aunts.

Born February 14, 1965 in Oakland, Arnie recently lived in Salinas for the past 6 years but was a former resident of Union City. He was a member of the James Logan High School, Class of 1983. Arnie worked for AAA Water and Smoke Restoration out of San Jose.

Arnie started his music career as a young child playing the accordion and drums. He played with numerous bands including Los DuQues, Tejano Badd Boyz, Silverados, Ruben y la Nueva Onda, Grupo Firme, Los Fronterizos del Norte, Los Tejano Cuatro, and The Cali Boys. He helped out with Los Huracanes del Norte, and many big name bands with his drummer and accordion skills.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15, 5-8pm with a vigil at 6:30pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C Street, Union City, CA 94587. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 16, 10am at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward.

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  • 10/01/2021

    Dear Albert Jr I am so sorry about brother Arnie. You are in my prayers. God Bless you and the whole family. TERWEE

  • 10/01/2021

    EVEN THOUGH I HAD NOT SEEN ARNIE SINCE LOGAN I STILL HAVE THOUGHT OF HIM OVER THESE 28 YRS..YOU KNOW WHEN I CERTAIN SONG REMINDS US OF A PERSON,PLACE OR MOMENT IN OUR LIFE? WELL...EVERY SINGLE TIME I HEARED "LA WERa musiquera " with los huracanes del norte it would take me back to Arnie singing it in class..,to me teasing me because I was a white mexican..May you keep singing ,dancing and playing your music in HEAVEN MY FRIEND..TO HIS FAMILY I SEND MY PRAYERS ..MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

  • 10/01/2021

    As your soul rests in the peace of our Glorious Savior. My prayer is for us your family, my dear brorher in Christ. Father I pray your peace upon our family, comfort Your children Lord let us find Your Light of Hope in Jesus as we remember all You have done for us in the life of our brother, In Jesus Name, AMEN

  • 10/01/2021

    May our Lord wrap his arms around you and carry you all during this very difficult time. Our Deepest Condolences & Sympathy to the entire Almaguer Family- With Much Love Always. You are all in our hearts, prayers and thoughts and Arnie will be with you always. RIP Arnie - go with the Angels and now you will look over your loved ones.

  • 10/01/2021

    Almaguer Familia words can't express the void in my heart. Arnie was our "adopted Brother"and a part of my familia for over 26 years and he will be missed,the jokes, the smiles the words of kindness he always shared will remain with me until we meet again in heaven.I was blessed to have had a couple of laughs the weekend before he went to heaven and I will be forever grateful for that time. Thank you for sharing your son and brother with not only myself but my familia. His amazing accordion skills will be missed. His music will live on through all those he encouraged including my son and numerous nephews and nieces. I will stick to the playing spoons as he would joke...May God guide you all through this difficult time.

  • 10/01/2021

    We love u stepdad! You will always be in our hearts and forever missed. Rollie and Ziena miss there grandpa so much but I know u r now my baby's guardian angel. RIP Stepdad 3/8/12 & my baby Heaven 6/4/11

  • 10/01/2021

    Dolores (Spider)~Our heart is deeply saddened knowing we will not see Arnie's beautiful smile or his one of a kind dance moves on stage! May you find comfort in knowing you have a special angel looking over you. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

  • 10/01/2021

    We will truly miss you Arnie, the family gatherings will not be the same! I am so happy that we had an opportunity to re-unite and I wished I could of told you how much you meant to me. You were truly my baby brother and I wish I could of done more for you. It was nice to have you work here at NASA with me; I enjoyed having lunch with you and the times you came to my office and ate my candies. May you rest in peace, love you Alma

  • 10/01/2021

    To our beloved family Martha, Beto,Jr., Raquel, Javi, Raul, & Sylvia & and the rest of the Almaguer's also to Arnie's Wife we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences. Even thought we are far away we are with you in spirit and in heart. May God bless you all and may he give you the strenght on this difficult time. You all know you have an Angel always watching over you ... Arnie I had not seen you in so long but still remember the fun memories we had when we were kids you all would come to Laredo and visit. May you RIP.

  • 10/01/2021

    To Marta, Beto and the rest of the Almaguer Family. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you all are very close in every thought and prayer. May our little brother Arnie RIP. Our deepest sympathy and love. Houston, Texas

  • 10/01/2021

    My thoughts and prayers to the Almaguer family at this very difficult time. God give you strength. I was a school-mate of Arnie at James Logan High. I will cherish the memories of his spirit and heart warming smile and speaking about playing in a band. Arnie you touched many people with your music and smile here on earth. we will miss you, and you will never be forgotten.

  • 10/01/2021

    Nuestro corazon y rezos estan contigo hermana Marha y Hermano Beto. Como lo siento con todo corazon que no puedo estar contigo en este momento de tristesa de tu vida. Pero tu sabes que tu y toda tu familia estan en mi corazon y rezo. Que Dios te de toda la fuerza y bendiciones. Arnie, hijo mio...que descanses en paz. Laredo, Texas.

  • 10/01/2021

    Arnie me parese mentira q ya no estes con nosotros sienpre fuiste un buen amigo sienpre me trateste con respeto, descanza en paz hermano te extrañaremos

  • 10/01/2021

    Dear Almaguer Family ~ My heart is heavy for all of you during this most difficult time. Arnie was such a sweet person. I enjoyed talking and laughing with him during my High School days. I know that words can not erase the pain of his absence. Please know that he touched many lives and will not be forgotten.All of you are in my prayers. Arnie one day we will meet again and I am looking forward to you making us laugh. Kim Fuentez-Rios

  • 10/01/2021

    arnie you will always be in my hart and be very missed that took you from us to soon I loved to hear you play and I loved it when you was around you know how to make people lol my you R I P LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Ester and Adam Hinojoza

  • 10/01/2021

    Dolores and Family, my heart goes out to you all at this hard time. Words cannot say enough to comfort you ,, just know that we love you and we are here for you. love you, Sally

  • 10/01/2021

    Our prayers are with all of you. May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow. Our Good Lord and Heavens above now have the pleasure of welcoming a Sweet Angel into their Kingdom, Forever and Always. Arnie, your in our hearts forever. We will miss you and never forget you!

  • 10/01/2021

    "No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why." To The Almaguers, Our Condolences, D-Lo we are here always..Love you all..Miss you Bro..

  • 10/01/2021

    Our deepest Condolences to the entire family. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

  • 10/01/2021

    Our deepest sympathy to the Almaguer family may you find peace in knowing that Arnie is signing with the Angels now...God Bless...

  • 10/01/2021

  • 10/01/2021

    Delores, You and Arnie complimented each other. Both of your warmness,laughter is something that people who met you would carry for a long time.Arnie was special. very close to our hearts, and so are you. Please take care of yourself and keep in touch.I hope to hear your laughter and see your smile soon. Arnie..I know your playing up in the Heavens now I will so miss your hugs and smile.There wont be a song with accordion in it that you wont be crossing my mind. A fan of yours siempre.

  • 10/01/2021

    My condolences are with Dolores and the family. He is now resting with my grandpa, Israel Sanchez. So many memories. May he rest in paradise.

  • 10/01/2021

    Arnie our friend,familia,and great musician you will be missed greatly.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dolores and your family. Ben and Ericka

  • 10/01/2021

    Dear Lord, Bless the Family with peace n joy that Arnie is singing with ur Angels. His Legacy is Extraordinary. From our Family to all of you reach out our arms are open.

  • 10/01/2021

    My condolences to the family.

  • 10/01/2021

    My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family.

  • 10/01/2021

    Dolores and Family: GOD will be there to heal and ease the pain away, he will lead the way, Lord will give all of you strenght to get thru this defficult times of pain and sorrow in loss of our loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 10/01/2021

    May you rest in peace Arnie. My condolences to the Almaguer family and to Arnie's wife. Our thoughts and prayers will go on forever to your loved ones.

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