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Though he officially retired in 2004, Arambula still maintained his Monday column, stories, and special features on historical events in ''The Laredo Morning Times''. He also maintained public speaking appearances. He and his wife, Mavis, married in 1964. There are three surviving children, Mavis Medellin (husband David John), Gerardo Odilon Arambula (with Judith), Odilon Arambula, II (wife Gala). Another daughter, Estela Salvador,  predeceased her father. Arambula died of pancreatic cancer. Services were held on October 23, 2017, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Laredo. He is interred at Laredo Catholic Cemetery.<ref name=death>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Odie-Arambula-newspaper-and-humanitarian-legend-12290834.php|title=Odie Arambula, newspaper and humanitarian legend, dies at age 82|publisher=''The Laredo Morning Times''|date=October 19, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref> A memorial service celebrating the life of Arambula was hled on October 27 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 555 E. Del Mar Blvd. in Laredo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Laredo-pays-tribute-to-local-newspaper-12301531.php|title=Laredo pays tribute to local newspaper, humanitarian legend Odie Arambula|publisher=''The Laredo Morning Times''|author=Andrea Castenada|date=October 24, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref>

Though he officially retired in 2004, Arambula still maintained his Monday column, stories, and special features on historical events in ''The Laredo Morning Times''. He also maintained public speaking appearances. He and his wife, Mavis, married in 1964. There are three surviving children, Mavis Medellin (husband David John), Gerardo Odilon Arambula (with Judith), Odilon Arambula, II (wife Gala). Another daughter, Estela Salvador,  predeceased her father. Arambula died of pancreatic cancer. Services were held on October 23, 2017, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Laredo. He is interred at Laredo Catholic Cemetery.<ref name=death>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Odie-Arambula-newspaper-and-humanitarian-legend-12290834.php|title=Odie Arambula, newspaper and humanitarian legend, dies at age 82|publisher=''The Laredo Morning Times''|date=October 19, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref> A memorial service celebrating the life of Arambula was hled on October 27 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 555 E. Del Mar Blvd. in Laredo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Laredo-pays-tribute-to-local-newspaper-12301531.php|title=Laredo pays tribute to local newspaper, humanitarian legend Odie Arambula|publisher=''The Laredo Morning Times''|author=Andrea Castenada|date=October 24, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref>

Alexandria banker Gary Jacobs called his friend Arambula "one of the most modest, unsung heroes of Laredo's history. He was unassuming and kept a low profile.”<ref name=death/> Physician Joaquin Gonzalez Cigarroa referred tp Arambula as "a very sincere, humane person who [was] extremely sensitive to the needs of the community in education, health care and civic improvements. He [always saw] the big picture, always featuring the issues and the critical needs that we have. In so doing, he contributed much in bringing important changes to the attention of state leaders."<ref name=death/>

Alexandria banker Gary Jacobs called his friend Arambula "one of the most modest, unsung heroes of Laredo's history. He was unassuming and kept a low profile.”<ref name=death/> Physician [[Joaquin Cigarroa]] referred tp Arambula as "a very sincere, humane person who [was] extremely sensitive to the needs of the community in education, health care and civic improvements. He [always saw] the big picture, always featuring the issues and the critical needs that we have. In so doing, he contributed much in bringing important changes to the attention of state leaders."<ref name=death/>

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