Cino B. Arriaga

Cino Bernardo Arriaga, entered Heaven’s gates on Friday afternoon, October 8, 2021, at the age of 77. Cino was born on April 25, 1944 in New Braunfels, TX to the late Cenobio Arriaga and Jesusa Vidaurri Arriaga. Mr. Arriaga served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War while stationed Okinawa, Japan. Following his 4 year term, he met the love of his life, best friend and wife of 51 years, Mary Lou. Together they had one daughter, Rita. In 1990, Mr. Arriaga gave his life to Christ and became a man of faith. He loved to serve the Lord with all his heart and shared the gospel to whoever he met. He enjoyed his 30 year Department of Defense career painting intricate designs on our U.S. aircraft at Randolph Brooks Air Force Base. Spending time with his family was his priority, in addition he enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing golf and meeting friends at bingo. Mr. Arriaga was preceded in death by his parents, Cenobio and Jesusa Arriaga; son, C.B. Arriaga. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou (Maria Vallejo) Arriaga; daughter, Rita Johnson (Chris); grandchildren, Mikaela Johnson and C.J. Johnson; sisters, Sue Warren and Rita Cantu, and his brother, David Arriaga (Vickie). He was such a blessing to each of his family members and friends along his way. Today we salute a great man and celebrate his life. This is not goodbye, but “We will meet again”. “We love you and cherish the memories the Lord gifted us with you.” Graveside Services with military honors will be held at 9:00AM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Shelter #2 with Pastor Joshua Benavides and Pastor Manuel Martinez, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to www.VeteransAreStrongerTogether.org/cino (see link at bottom of this page to donate)