Margaret I. Arata Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

MARGARET I. ARATA September 19, 1926 – April 16, 2011 Margaret Arata passed away at the age of 84, on April 16, 2011 at her Assisted Care Home in Mesa, AZ. Margaret was born and raised in Sheffield, England by her parents Thomas & Ivy Stones. She met and married her husband, James Arata, while he was sta-tioned in Sheffield during World War 2. After being married in England, she moved to his hometown of Vallejo. They raised 3 children at their home on Steffan Street, John, Jim, and Kathryn. Margaret was very active at St. Vincent’s Church where she enjoyed being a lec-tor at masses for many years. She worked as a teacher’s assistant at the Elemen-tary School. Her husband James passed away in 1986. In 1999 she moved to Mesa, AZ to be with her daughter and granddaughter. Margaret is survived by her brother Norman of Sheffield, England; her son James Arata of Modesto, daughter Kathryn Arata, and granddaughter Micayla Arata-Thomas, both of Mesa. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 1st at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Mon-day, May 2nd at St. Vincent’s Church, 925 Sacramento St., Vallejo. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, where Margaret will be buried beside her husband. Please visit the online tribute at TwinChapelsMortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.

Margaret I. Arata

September 19, 1926 - April 16, 2011