Fraijo, Archimedes "Archie"

88, was born, September 21, 1923, to Refugio and Manuel Fraijo. He passed peacefully at home February 8, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was greatly loved by all and will be missed by many. Archie was a baby in arms when he arrived in Arizona in 1923. He grew up in Superior, Arizona. After a 2 year service in the United States Navy, during World War II, he married the love of his life Nellie Villalobos in 1948. They raised their family in Scottsdale, Arizona. Archie worked for and retired after 36 years of employment from Magma Copper Company and Phoenix Union School District. He was a devoted servant to his faith and his beloved Betania Presbyterian Church. One very important aspect of his life, which he never tired of talking about, came from his service in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) 1937-1939. He always spoke of those years as the "best thing that ever happened to him". He spent many years working with CCC Legacy Chapter 44, in Phoenix making sure that everyone understood what these boys accomplished and how we should never forget what they did for America. He was a cherished husband and best friend to Nellie, the greatest father to Gloria Fraijo, Esther (Jerry) Breckenridge, Arquimedes (Denise) Fraijo and Joann Cano. Adored Grandfather to Shannon (Kris) Estes, Sara (Brian) Ketter, Jesse (Crystal) Breckenridge, Luis and Mico Cano, Rebecca and Nick Fraijo, and the very best ’Ole Tata’ to Sean, Kendrick, Sabrina, Sage, Audrey, and Naomi and baby girl Breckenridge. He is survived by family, his brother Ken, many nieces and nephews and dear friends. In lieu of flowers his request was for any donations to be made in his honor to the Hospice of the Valley, CCC Legacy Chapter44, or Betania Presbyterian Church. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 10:00AM at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85257. Funeral Service is scheduled for 12:00PM on Saturday, February 18, 2012, in the Chapel of Light with graveside service to follow. www.greenacresmortuary.net