Arturo Corona

Arturo’s life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by him understand that his existence and the imprint he left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that he stayed here.

He was a proud man who was always available to help out friends and family in need. No matter the situation. He worked hard to always put his family first and always stood up for what he believed in. In his free time, he enjoyed karaoke and socializing. Arturo was a natural entertainer with a magnetic personality. We were all naturally drawn to his laughter and at times, his inappropriate jokes. He loved the outdoors and working with his hands. You would often see him spending time on his land with his horses, just simply enjoying life. There never appeared to be a dull moment when he was present. He created and brought many laughs to those he loved.

Arturo is survived by his wife, Nicolasa Hernandez de Corona; three daughters, Natalie Lucy Corona, Betsy Corona, and Nancy Corona de Lopez and husband Pedro; a son, Anthony Corona; his mother, Ofelia Corona; his father, Emiliano Corona and companion, Catarina Calderon; and siblings, Santiago Corona, Juana Corona and companion, Luis Vidal Cuenca, Ezequiel Corona, Irma Corona de Hernandez and husband, Ismael, and Ramiro Corona and wife Jessica Calderon. In addition to many friends and family who loved him dearly.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 1515 North 11th Street in Fort Smith, AR 72901.

Pallbearers will be Ramiro Corona, Bonifacio Hernandez, Pedro Lopez, Ismael Hernandez, Gustavo Lozano Fuentes, Sergio Lopez, Andy Corona, and Luis Vidal.

Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26, with viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.

Arturo you will be missed deeply and remembered always. Te quiero un chingo. En palabras de un gran hombre “Es viernes y el cuerpo lo sabe, ponte chignon.” Arturo Corona