Robert Matthew Arellano

ARELLANO, ROBERT BEAU MATTHEWAge 26, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Shirley Arellano; sister, Alexandra Arellano; grandmothers, Frances Teager Arellano and Matina N. Mallory; aunts, Evelyn Trujillo and husband, Ernest, Lita Abbarno and husband, David, Kathy Arellano, Natalie Arellano, and Roxanne Arellano; uncles, Eddie Arellano and wife, Amy, Ben Arellano, Frank Arellano, Gary Mallory and wife, Thoula, Keith Mallory and wife, Sandra (Beau's God-parents), Kevin Mallory and wife, Gabrielle, and Henry Arellano; and many cousins. Beau attended Valley High School and graduated from Sandia High School. He played both football and basketball. Beau was currently attending CNM. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and GOYA. Beau was an avid sports fan; a huge fan of the San Francisco 49ers, Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He loved and took care of all animals and was a constant caretaker of his dogs. He was an avid gardener. He took pride in the gardening and landscape at his home. Beau was the most compassionate, kind and caring person often putting many others ahead of himself. He was a protective and loving brother. Beau constantly studied the Bible and he loved the Lord so much. Trisagion will take place Sunday, December 23, 2012, 5:00 pm at FRENCH - University. Funeral services will take place Monday, December 24, 2012, 10:30 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. SE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Pallbearers will be Gary Mallory, Keith Mallory, Kevin Mallory, Paul Mallory, Sean Mallory, Harrison Mallory, Eddie Arellano, and Ben Arellano. Makaria luncheon will follow at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. For years Beau has contributed to many Christian charities around the world and locally. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Dismas House New Mexico, P.O. Box 6101, Albuquerque, NM 87197.