Angel Alday Tamayo

Angel Alday Tamayo, “Angie” age 76 was born on November 23, 1945 and gained his wings on Christmas eve, December 24, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Adela Tamayo and Grandson, Manuel. Survived by his loving wife, Odilia “Odie”, children; David (Colleen) Tamayo, Frances (Mark) Gonzales and Ruben Tamayo, step-daughters, Samantha Kane, Isabel Kane and Monica (Paul) Teran, grandchildren; Deserae (Ashley), Roman, Peter (Selina), Cecelia, Donovan, Emilio, Brandon, Marcos, D’Angelene, Angel and Selena, great-grandchildren; Orion and Lily, siblings; Adela, Connie, Frank (Rosa), Lucy, Betty (Bob) and Tillie. Several godchildren, nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Angel was an all around fun-loving man, great athlete (pitcher, golfer), sports coach (softball at Cholla HS and Pima West, golf lessons), musician and artist. We all have very fond memories of his love of sports, (GO Dallas Cowboys, Dodgers and U of A!), music (his favorites were Ruben Ramos, tejano and “oldie by goodies”), DJing, dancing (the Fonz), traveling, casinos, ice cold beer, sweets and so much more. He was a Veteran of the USAF, Air National Guard 162nd wing. He was a proud member of his ANG family. Some of his best memories at work, play and on the field. Thank you for your service.

You are greatly missed and loved. Thank you for being a wonderful husband, dad/step-dad and tata. We find peace knowing you are free from your illness. We treasure all our beautiful memories. You will live on forever through us; your wife, children and grandbabies. Forever in our hearts until we meet again.

His wife and children would like to thank Park Avenue Health & Rehabilitation Center Staff. Especially Aretha Anderson and Lisa Hodges for their loving care. Also Casa Theresita II Senior Living and Hospice Staff. Especially Esther from hospice care for taking extra time to sing to Angel. We appreciate all of you caring for Angel and helping the family during these past years.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) in the honor of Angel Alday Tamayo.

Memorial service will be held on February 1, 2022. Rosary starting at 9:30 am to 10:00 AM, with Funeral mass starting at 10:00am to 11:00 am at St Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave, Tucson, Az 85701. Followed by Graveside Service at South Lawn Cemetery 5401 S. Park Ave.Tucson, Az 8570.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelSL.com for the Tamayo family.