Arthur Steven Tarro

Arthur "Art" Steven Tarro, age 76, passed away, December 28, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy.  He was born May 29, 1943 to Angelo and Josephine Tarro, in Los Angeles, CA.  He attended high school in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BS in Electrical Engineering.  He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy serving our country for 11 years.  He received a National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit and Navy Unit Commendation Awards.  He was a retired Electrical Engineer.  Art loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Josephine Tarro.

Art is survived by his children, Stacey and Angie Tarro, Tammy Martinez, Shannon and Edward Montoya; step children, Mindi Mares, Vanessa and Jay Lujan; grandchildren, Alyssa Gaxiola, Phillip Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Michael Tarro, Austin Tarro and Stacy Lynn Tarro, Lorenzo Trujillo, Joshua Lujan; his dog, Rye Tarro.

"We will always remember you Dad, because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for you."

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Art will be laid to rest in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.