Service Details
Monday April 10, 2017.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Visitation 10:00 am.
Service 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery
Bishop Arturo M. Aviles Sr., 74, passed away at All Saints Hospital on April 4, 2017. He was born in Cotulla, Texas on March 25, 1943, son of the late Patricio Aviles and Manuela Moya. He was married on January 24, 1963 to Mary H. Rangel in San Antonio Texas. He has been an area resident for most of his life.
Arturo spent 27 years at US Can Company where he worked as an assembler until the plant closed in 1998. It was shortly afterwards that Christ called him to mission work, and ultimately to become the pastor at the Kenosha Church of God. He enjoyed spending time with his family; especially the holidays with his grandchildren, and watching Packer games with his sons. Arturo was also a talented musician who loved to sing, and play the bass and drums in the Sammy Avila y Los Latinos Band, and in his church.
Arturo is survived by his loving wife Mary Aviles of Kenosha; and his proud sons Arturo Aviles Jr. of Racine, and John Aviles of Kenosha; 11 grandchildren, David Aviles, Tony White, Richard Carbajal, Anthony (Rosemary) Aviles, Thomas Aviles, Alex Aviles, Amber Aviles, Angel Aviles, Amanda (Marc) Santiago, Ericka Perez, and Elysia Perez; 11 great-grandchildren (and anxiously awaiting the 12th); as well as many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Dora Linda Perez.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Monday April 10, 2017, with General Overseer Bishop Alexander Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 10 a.m.
The Ramos-Molla Family says
Our prayers and condolences to the Family. May he rest in peace.
Terence Pearson says
I remember as a child coming to church on Villa St. in Racine and hearing Bro. Aviles play the bass guitar and sing “I love my Jesus”. Him and Sis. Aviles had such a dramatic impact on my life. A dedicated and faithful servant who was not ashamed to tell anyone of where God had brought him from. I will definitely miss him! Praying for all of his family, especially Sis. Aviles.
Yvonne Charo Castillo and Family says
Helen, Artie, and John,
I am so sorry for your loss. Art was such a wonderful man. Always making everyone laugh. He was a huge comfort for my and my family when we needed him. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all at this time. May you find peace and comfort in all of the happy and joyous memories.
Angel Aviles says
I miss you, Pops. So, so much.
Gloria Baca Garcia says
So sorry for your loss may he R.I.P.
Jesse & Linda Ramos says
Our sincere condolences to our primo Arturo Aviles family at this time of your loss. May our Lord bless you all🙏
Mr. & Mrs Jesse Ramos
Dennis & Linda Morrall says
With our love..
Lowanda Lee says
Your family have my sincere condolences. But please know that God is aware of your pain, and he wants to comfort you at this difficult time. Philippians 4:6,7.
Mark Ruiz and Angie Lorenzo says
Our sencere condolences to the Aviles family. May loving memories and the strength of our LORD and savior help you through these difficult times.
Mark Ruiz, Angie Lorenzo and family
Anonymous says
Our Condolence to the Avila family may God be with you all at this difficult time the Trevino Family
Olivia Aviles says
Never got to meet you in person , only on fb , but by blood we are cousins . Hope to meet you in our after life , with our heavenly Father . My condolences to all the family and may you R.I.P.
Herman ramirez says
Sorry for your loss Johnny I remember all those nights when we were in elementary spend the night over by your house and your parents would try to take us to church on Villa Street
Steve and Malissa Martin says
We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Bishop Aviles and will miss seeing him and hearing him sing at the assembly.
Stephanie says
Tio, I can’t believe your gone, but I know your resting in paradise. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Robert & Rita Mae Trevino says
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Joey Charo says
Sorry for your loss. He was a great man and a great friend. Condolences to the family. Art thank you for helping me when I got into trouble. You may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten
Melanie Molgaard says
You will be missed.
Marie Harris says
I’m so Sorry for your loss, 😢 my prayers are with you
Sis. Aviles and your family. Remember The Will of God will never take us where The Grace of God can’t protect us. I Love you and Bro. Aviles. I’m Wardell’s niece, Cookies daughter. (Twin)
Johnny Hernandez says
When I played in my uncles ( Avila) band, he was the gold star. His voice could make you tremble ,and then, I knew he was a special man. I’ll miss him just like my tio’s
Gloria Sanchez Foley says
My thoughts , prayers, and condolences go to the entire Aviles Family . I’m so thankful for having the opportunity to meet my Cousin on my Dad’s side at a Family gathering back in 2010. Art was so loving , caring, and made me feel like Family. He was all about Family.
He will be missed. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Diane Talamantez says
My condolences to Mary and the family.
The Hicks Fam says
RIP