Man dies in truck crash

By Jon Johnson
Assistant Editor
Published on Friday, April 25, 2008 1:34 PM MST

Arthur Tony Ramirez, 55, of San Jose expired after rolling his 1995 Ford pickup truck early Tuesday morning.

Ramirez was allegedly experiencing chest pains and was driving himself to the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center when the accident occurred at about 5:50 a.m.

Ramirez's sister, Connie Orosco, said he was a veteran who cared deeply for his family.

Funeral services will be held Friday evening at the Safford Funeral Home, and a Mass will be held at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Saturday at 1 p.m.

A memorial fund has been set up at the Bank of America to assist the family with funeral expenses. Orosco said Ramirez did not have any insurance and his untimely passing has created a large hardship for his wife and children. Call 792-7358 for more information on how to help or donate.

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Arts old PO wrote on May 2, 2008 7:55 PM:

" Art was a good man. I watched him approach the difficulties he encountered with humility and determination. I was glad to help Art achieve his life goals. Wherever we met, he was quick to express gratitude. I am grateful to have known this man. "

Son Franklin wrote on Apr 26, 2008 8:45 AM:

" Arthur Tony Ramirez: Was a member of the VFW-Graham Co.Marine Corp League 1980; Graduated ALETA Police Academy sponsored throught the Clifton-Morenci Police Dept.1984; Member of Fort Grant F Troop; loving husband & father: survived by his 4 children: Emily Nicole of SanLuisObispo,CA; Rebekah Caulene of CoronaDeTucson,AZ; Franklin Richard of Tucson,AZ; Luciellen Marie of Tucson,AZ. He was the eldest of 12 children. "

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