Arturo Atayde, age 46 of Columbia, passed away May 26, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Arturo was born January 10, 1968 to the late Cresenciano and Alejandra Valdez Atayde. Arturo worked as landscaper. He was full of life and loved to make everything a joke.
Arturo is survived by his wife, Maria Arreola; his son: Arturo Atayde, Jr; daughter, Nancy Atayde; son, Raymundo Atayde all of Columbia; grandson, Christopher Atayde; brothers, Mario Atayde and Salvador Atayde both of Arizona; sister, Gisela Atayde and his twin sister, Otelia Atayde both of Mexico.
A celebration of his life will be conducted Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of New Life Church with Darryl Martin officiating.