Mario Aranda

Mario Aranda

July 26, 1943 - April 06, 2023

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VERONA - Manuel M. “Mario” Aranda, age 79, of Verona, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1943, in Lima, Peru, the son of Manuel and Dolores (Ferrari) Aranda.


Mario was united in marriage to Stella Murphy Phillips on Sept. 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. Mario worked as an accountant in Peru then came to the United States.  A career that took his family all over the U.S. for jobs.


Mario was an active member of His Ambassadors Fellowship in Madison. His faith shaped his personality. He loved to share God's word and witness the love God had for everyone. He enjoyed being around water, whether spending time at a beach or a lake.


Mario is survived by his wife, Stella; son, James E. Phillips; daughter, Ladessa Phillips; sisters, Carmen Vera, Bertha Banzhaf, Consuelo Montoya and Maria Aranda; grandchildren, James L. (Xena) Phillips, Saen Phillips and Mary Sickles; great-grandson, Cain and another baby Phillips on the way; sister-in-law, Sandra (Ken) Nye; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Dolores; and brother-in-law, Skip Murphy.


A Celebration of Life will be held at HIS AMBASSADORS FELLOWSHIP, 14 Ellis Potter Court, Suite 200, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, with Pastor George O’Neal presiding.
 

Memorials may be gifted in Manuel’s name to His Ambassadors Fellowship.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Mon Apr 10, 2023 @ 6:00 PM CDT
His Ambassadors Fellowship • 14 Ellis Potter Court, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53711
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Ladessa Phillips
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I will miss you, Papi. Thanks for always trying your best. I love you. You were the best grandpa and papi ever.
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Rhonda Crawford
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I always remember him for his famous saying let brotherly love continue. He always had a smile on his face and always showed the love of God.
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Mary
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Papa Mario, you were one amazing Papa. I would brag about you constantly and how cool you were. I remember your laughter like I heard it yesterday and the warmth in your hugs. I remember when you'd come to our house you tease us with the guinea pigs going "quy quy quy." With a big Ole smile on your face. I tell that story to everyone. You are loved deeply and will be remembered fondly. Your with our heavenly father now and I know you are watching down on us keeping us safe. Stay flying high Papa Mario and when the time comes we'll be there with you.
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Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Kathleen Fields
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We are heartbroken so sorry for your loss, Stella. We loved Manuel so much. Manuel was my first true friend as an adult. We worked together in the Audit Department at National Bank of Alaska in Anchorage, and then together preparing income taxes at Fields and Aranda Ltd. The family would go on hikes in the Alaska wild with Manuel. He loved it so much! We are happy he is with our Lord Jesus, the Apostles, and Abba Father dancing and singing around the throne. We wish we could have met one last time, but alas, miles kept us apart. He was always on my mind for one reason or another. We’ll always have Alaska and new Mexico memories. We’ll keep you and the family in prayer!!! Love you‼️ Steve & Kathy Fields
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Pastor Dennis Johnson
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Sis. Aranda, James, Saen and LaDessa, We love you and hold very dear our memories of the time you were in Albany. We loved Bro. Aranda so much! He was always a bright spot of encouragement to all of us. God bless you, you will be in our prayers in coming days.--Pastor Johnson and Sis. Valda
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Mandy Sorenson
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Mario was such a sweet man! He came to visit me at my work for his dog Misti and he always remembered my name and asked me how I was doing. Heart of gold is best description for Mario. Thank you for making my days brighter when you came to say hello <3

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