Arthur Anthony Vizcarra Sr.
Obituary
Arthur "Tuddy" Anthony Vizcarra Sr. 71 passed away August 5, 2024 after a short battle with lung disease. Arthur was born in Salinas California to Alfredo and Anita Vizcarra and was a lifelong resident of Gonzales, CA. He graduated from Gonzales High School in 1970, served in the United States Army, and graduated from Hartnell Community College where he received an Associates of Arts degree in Behavioral Science.
Arthur is survived by his wife Ophelia Vizcarra of 52 years, daughter Ermina Lara Vizcarra-Hidalgo (Joe Hidalgo), son Arthur Anthony Vizcarra Jr., daughter Sara Kim Vizcarra, and granddaughter Madeline Abraxas Vizcarra-Hidalgo.
In his lifetime, he enjoyed family barbecues, going to concerts, riding his Harley, going to the movies, playing his guitars, listening to music, spending time with his "dumans" and granddaughter. He worked in the seed agriculture industry for over 40 years, eventually retiring from Seteco Inc, a seed coating and priming company.
Arthur leaves behind his sisters Linda Garcia of Salinas, Lupita Pajas of La Habra, and Gloria "Dodie" Morales along with many nieces, nephews, in-laws and cherished family pets.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents Alfredo and Anita Vizcarra, brothers Daniel Perales, Lawrence "Sonny" Martinez, Edward Perales, Joey Perales, Grandparents Vicente and Lupe Corpuz and Uncles Pangcracio "Pangy" Corpuz and Cornelio "Mac" Gabriel.
Visitation with military honors was held on August 16, 2024 at Alta Vista Mortuary in Salinas, CA.
- Forever be in our hearts.
Published in King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune · August 27, 2024