Israel R. “Mr. Good” Bueno,age 86 of Superior AZ. Entered into eternal rest on Friday, Oct.12, 2012 peacefully in his own home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to Amador and Ricarda Bueno in Clarkdale, AZ.Mr. Bueno served his country honorably in the Army and then as a Merchant Marine in the Coast Guard working on a ship transporting supplies and troops during his service in WWII and the Korean Conflict.

Upon returning to civilian life he met his loving wife of 62 years Hilda Vargas honoring and supporting his family working at Magma for 37 years, raising his six children in the Catholic Church.

After retirement he worked as a detention officer at the Immigration and Naturalization Prison. He served his community in the Magma Club, Mine and Rescue and the VFW.

For rest and relaxation he enjoyed camping and being outdoors. An all-around handyman, there was nothing he couldn’t fix. You would often see “Mr. Good” dancing and celebrating life, which he also loved.

Israel will be missed greatly and remembered fondly by his family and friends. He is survived byhis wife; Hilda married September 22, 1950, his sons; George (Gloria) Bueno of Superior, AZ, Roy Bueno of Mesa, AZ, Richard Bueno of Superior AZ. David Bueno of Los Angeles, Ca. and Andy Bueno of Orlando, Fl. also his daughter Tammy (Frank) Sandoval of Vail, AZ.,13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren also survive him, included are his sisters Simona Zamora of Lodi, CA. and Ada (Jesus) Estrella of Baldwin Park, CA.

Mr. Bueno was preceded in death by his Parents Amador Bueno and Ricarda Razo, brothers; Clemente and Raymond Bueno and sisters; Lupe Sandoval, Frances Salazar and Sierenia Bueno.

Services as follows:

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday October 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Superior, Arizona

Rosary

Tuesday October 16, 2012, 9:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Visitation

Tuesday October 16, 2012, 9:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Interment

Tuesday October 16, 2012, 11:00 a.m.

Fairview Cemetery

Full Military Honors Ray High School ROTC

Family Assisted by Bulman-Superior Funeral Home

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