October 8, 1954 -- January 12, 2021
(Chief)
The Kingdom of Heaven is welcoming home an amazing and loving Angel. Frank was a Servant to Our Lord Jesus Christ and a Servant to his Country. Frank was a true master carpenter just like Jesus Christ. Frank taught many of us the true value of work and what is was to be a servant to Our Lord.
Frank Gerard Arbizu was born on October 8, 1954 and entered the gates of Heaven on
January 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Terry; his sons Dane(Annemarie), Duane and Aaron; his granddaughters LilliAnna, Seraphina and Bella; four brothers Gilbert(Ernestina), Adrian, Victor(Laura) and Thomas; five sisters Shirley Hernandez,
Janet Moreno(Raymundo), Anita Richbourg(John), Cecilia Hubert(Warren) and Mary Garcia(Rudy); along the numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, in-laws and close friends. He is proceeded in death by Benjamin C. Arbizu(Father), Rosemarie C. Arbizu(Mother), Nicolas Richbourg(Newphew), Jakelyn and Jozlyn Rodriguez(Nieces), and Juan Z. Hernandez and Gloria Arbizu(In-Laws).
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone from the beginning …to the end. He noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the Dash between those years. For that Dash represents all the time that he spent alive on earth and now only those who loved him know what that little Line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars..the house..the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our Dash.
Frank’s Dash was that of never ending love and care for others. He not only was there for his family and friends, but also for his country which he proudly served as Chief of the United States Air Force for 37 years. He devoted his life to be a man of service and proudly owned and operated his carpentry business, Arbizu & Sons Construction. Frank was also a member of the Masons, VFW and Disable Veterans. Frank was a man of great pride, honor and devotion.
Frank was blessed with knowing the true meaning of being in love because of his devoted wife Terry. Their love for each other was endless and passionate. The love and admiration that he had for his sons could not be denied. The joy and happiness that his granddaughters brought him was countless.
Those of us that were given the honor and privilege of knowing and loving Frank truly understand how Great his Dash was.
Frank you will be missed tremendously, always in our thoughts and prayers forever in our hearts.
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