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FUENTES Arturo T. Fuentes, Jr., born May 29, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas peacefully embraced God on September 3, 2009 at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he now joins his parents, Arturo T. Fuentes, Sr. and Rosa R. Fuentes. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Elsa Chapa Fuentes; daughters, Susan Fuentes, Nancy Fuentes Joseph Gutierrez; son, Arthur Fuentes, III; sisters, Rosario Calvillo Fermin, Terry Vargas Henry, Patsy Glover Ron, and Sylvia Fuentes Mike Martinez; brother, Robert Fuentes Dolores; grandson, Aaron R. Gutierrez; granddaughter, Monica N. Gutierrez; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren. " Art" as he was affectionately known by all his friends was the recipient of numerous military awards, some of which are: first award of the Silver Star on 28 February 1967, with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster on 1 April 1967 , and on Flag Day, 14 June 1967, he received the 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster of the Silver Star. Art's three Silver Stars were all awarded during a four month period for military heroic actions against hostile forces in Vietnam. He also is the recipient of the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars and one Overseas Bar; Vietnam Campaign with Device 1960; Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, Expert M14 Badge, Gallantry Cross with Gold Star for Heroic Actions and the Good Conduct Medal. Art was an Honorary Life Member of the Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association in which he and his wife, Elsa, actively participated in all the fund raising events of the association as well as joyfully assisted with whatever other function and/or event that was conducted for the interest of the San Antonio community. Art also was a member of the VFW Manuel Alvarado Post 9186, the Disabled American Veterans Association, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 1836, and the Big Red One Association lst Infantry Division, Fort Port Riley, KS. The family sincerely appreciates all the nursing care that Art received while a patient in the V A facilities throughout the state of Texas. During his last two years of life his health required daily nursing. His family respectfully thanks all the Veterans Affairs medical professionals and especially thanks those at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital. Arturo " Art" T. Fuentes, Jr. will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. He has left a tremendous void in many lives. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 5 :00 PM with a Rosary at 7 :00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral Procession will depart the funeral home chapel at 12:15 PM for a Mass of Resurrection at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 617 S. Santa Rosa. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Arturo Torres Fuentes, Jr.

May 29, 1944 - September 3, 2009