Arlene Gastelum Matus

Arlene Matus, born May 17, 1957 (63) of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. A loving and caring woman whose smile and love will be missed by all who knew her. Arlene worked at Arizona Community Physicians for 27 years where she spent her time working with people who also became her good friends. Arlene’s spirit lives on through memories of a caring childhood, family trips, camping, trips to Las Vegas or somewhere on the seven seas. She was always surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her parents Frank P. and Maria A. Matus. Survived by her siblings: Mary Katherine, David, Diana, Lorraine, Daniel (Lizette), Evelyn (David), Elaine (Gilbert), Mary D. (sisters of the heart); nieces and nephews: Latisha (Kory), David Andrew, Nichole, Christina, Gabriel, Anthony (Katie), Celina, Melissa, Gilbert, Vincent (Adriana), Aisha, Daniel Frank, Isaac and Alondra; along with 12 great-nieces and 17 great-nephews. Arlene also had the love of 2 Tio’s and 3 Tia’s and many cousins.

Flowers or donations can be sent to AZ diabetes association and Savetheseaturtles.org