Celia Petronella Grundl Springdale, Arkansas Obituary

Celia Petronella Grundl

Celia Grundl died peacefully on January 14th in Fayetteville AR. She was born to Manuel and Manuela Lago in Cueto, Cuba on September 17th, 1935. She is survived by her husband Dan Grundl, brother Bennie Lago and children Peter, Laura, Lisa, Joseph, and Paul. She has 6 grandchildren Jessica, Daniel, Christopher, Rachel, Andrew, Ave and Manuel and great grandchildren Jacob and Falyn.<br><br> Her family immigrated to the United States when Cuba fell to the Castro regime. She is preceded in death by Manuel, Manuela, Manuel Jr, Lee, John, Virginia, and Teresa.<br><br>Celia loved everyone with whom she came in contact. She was the recess mom at school and enjoyed working in retail while living in Little Rock. She and Dan owned the Brown Bottle, a once elite jazz bar in Little Rock fronted by house band Art Porter Trio and drawing the likes of Woody Herman and Buddy Rich for live shows. Her smile and energy will surely light the heavens.<br>Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Tuesday January 18th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 192 E Henri De Tonti Blvd, Springdale, AR. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Online condolences www.WestfieldChapel.com
September 17, 1935 - January 14, 202209/17/193501/14/2022
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Bill and Jean Bowen
January 18, 2022
We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. We were so saddened to hear the news of Celia's passing. She was one of the sweetest people we ever knew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Jean Bowen
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Jim Grundl, Tim and Barb, Peter, Therese
January 15, 2022
Chichi was a most special Christian and friend, whom I thought of often and prayed for along with Elaine.
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Stefanie Behe
January 15, 2022
Can anyone identify these gentlemen? Thanks.
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Stefanie Behe
January 15, 2022
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Stefanie Behe
January 15, 2022
Celia treated me like a daughter and part of the family. I am blessed to have known her love and and the Grundl family. She was a special lady.
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Stefanie Behe
January 15, 2022
Celia treated me like her own daughter. I am blessed to have know her and the Grundl family.