Margaret N. Arriaga passed away June 11, 2025, in Groveport, Ohio following a prolonged illness. She

was 90 years old. Born July 20, 1934, to Henry P. and Concha M. Nieto, she was raised, along with her

siblings, in Belton, Texas. A graduate of Belton High School, Margaret was a drummer in the marching

band. Belton was the place she always considered home regardless of where she lived. It was there

where she met her future husband, Isaias G. Arriaga, a football player and band member from a rival

high school.

He joined the Air Force and would hitchhike back to Belton to see her when he had weekend passes.

They married August 4, 1954, in Altus, Oklahoma. A devoted wife, she supported her husband

throughout his military career, and always looked forward to those times they could be together. She

was a wonderful and loving mother, supporting her children in all their endeavors. She cultivated

lifelong friendships wherever she lived and enjoyed keeping up with her friends.

A devout Christian, her activities centered around the church, singing in the choir & teaching Sunday

School. Her love for the Lord and her devotion to others were epitomized by her many years of working

with Stowe Mission of Central Ohio. There she tutored children and teenagers, taught adults how to read

and write and volunteered with their community kitchen feeding the hungry and homeless.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, Isaias G. Arriaga. Additionally,

she was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Angelina Mendez Nieto, Luciana N. Trevino, and

her brothers Henry P. Nieto Jr, and Benjamin Nieto. She is survived by siblings Mary Esther Nieto, Reyes

Nieto, and Lucas Mendez Nieto, all of Belton. She is also survived by her children Isaias G. Arriaga, Jr.

(Karen), Steven Arriaga (Carolyn), David Arriaga (Nanette), Philip Arriaga (Paula), and Rachel Arriaga

Sutherland as well as many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service

commencing at 1:00 at the Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home, 587 Main St., Groveport, Ohio 43125. Burial

will be immediately following the service at the Lithopolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family

suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter or Stowe Mission at

https://stowemission.org.