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Armand Martin (Marty) Ronstadt passed away on July 18th, 2019.
He was the third generation of the Ronstadt pioneer family that immigrated from Mexico to Tucson in 1884. Marty graduated with the first pharmacy class at the University of Arizona in 1950. He worked as a pharmacist in Tucson for 48 years and served in the Army Air Corps in 1944-45, and in the Medical Corp as a 1st Lt in the Korean War.
Marty had many interests, especially revolving around his Catholic Faith and he was one of the founding members of our Council #10441 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Marty became the council's second Grand Knight in 1991-92, and he became the first Faithful Navigator for Assembly #2392 in 1995-96. He was the originator and organizer of the annual Mass & Dinner with the Bishop, which was instrumental in providing necessary monies for the Diocese Priests Retirement Fund. He was recognized as the Arizona Knights of Columbus Knight of the Year in 2003.
Marty's 93 years were filled with sincere dedication and service to his country, to his family, and to his country. He will be greatly missed. |