Arthur Duran Baldonado, age 65, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born July 21, 1947 in Holbrook, Arizona to Fermin Baldonado and Julia Duran Baldonado. Arthur was a man who loved his family and friends and enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar. He is survived by 4 children: Eric Baldonado of Holbrook, Edward Baldonado of Mesa, Jessica Ramirez of Holbrook and Arthur "Aaron" Baldonado of Colorado Springs, CO. ; 16 grandchildren; 8 brothers & sisters; and his companion Gloria Yellowhair of Holbrook. A public viewing was held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Holbrook, Arizona. The Recitation of the Rosary followed at 10:00 am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled all arrangements.