Arsenio J. Pineda, Sr. - Site Memorial Online

     Arsenio was born on February 4, 1946 in Tarlac, Philippines, a son of Stanislao and Francisca (Juan) Pineda. He married Segundina “Dina” Ecube on July 19, 1969 in Manila. She survives.

     He is also survived by his daughters, Vilma (Alan) Latvaitis and Arlene (Dennis) Austria, all of Peoria; sons, Arnold of Lawrenceburg, IN and Arsenio (Michelle), Jr. of Bartonville; 10 grandchildren; and sisters, Gloria (Fedelino) DeLeon and Coring (June) Cabling, all of the Philippines, Lydia (Dale) Darnell of Atlanta, GA, Belen (Carl) Koehler of Henderson, NV and Lou Lewellen of East Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

     Arsenio was employed in housekeeping at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was formerly employed with Taco Bell and PARC.

     He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Peoria and the American Filipino Association of Peoria.

     Arsenio enjoyed cooking tradition Filipino food, dancing, going to the movies and playing bingo at the Community Bingo Center in Peoria.

     His family is most proud of him for earning his U.S. Citizenship in 2003. He will be remembered for his caring nature and for being a wonderful dancer, father, grandfather and husband.