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CHICO, Austin J., Sr., 61, passed away surrounded by his family on March 28, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Augustine and Edith; his brother, Joseph and his nephew, Joseph. He is survived by his wife, Erin; his three children, Melissa, Tara and Austin Jr.; his granddaughter, Ellilah; his sisters, Theresa and Rebecca (Vincent); his brothers, Dennis (Linda) and Wayne and many nieces and nephews. Austin was born on August 22, 1952 and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1970 and went on to attend Pima Community College and became an electrician. He married Erin in 1981 and they had many adventures during their 33 years together. Austin was an avid artist and enjoyed drawing pencil portraits. He was passionate about his Tohono O'odham himdag and spent many hours researching and reading about his heritage. He was a fervent college sports fanatic and loved cheering on his Arizona Wildcats. He loved an array of music that included The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and Waila, also known as chicken scratch. Austin believed in the foundation of family and always put his family above himself and would help anyone who asked. His family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Joseph's Hospital (4th floor Pavilion) for their compassionate care of Austin during the final weeks of his life. Austin will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. A wake will be held at 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN on Friday, April 4, 2014. On Saturday, April 5, 2014 a Mass will be held at San Xavier del Bac at 8:00 a.m. with an interment at South Lawn Cemetery. www.funerariadelangelsl.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?n=austin-j-chico&;pid=170474740&fhid=8280#sthash.6wMf5yis.dpuf |
