JOHNSTOWN, COLO- Chris A. Arnaud, 48, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in Loveland, Colorado. Born on February 1, 1965 in Roswell New Mexico he was the son of late Alfred Arnaud. He graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City, SD. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served for 25 years where he obtained rank of Master Chief Electronics Technician. During his years in the Navy he served in Kuwait and was a decorated Navy veteran. He worked for Platte Valley Power Authority in Fort Collins, CO. A loving husband, son, brother and father, he is survived by wife, Vicky J. Carrier Arnaud, Loveland, CO; his mother Catherine Jacobson, Rapid City, SD, brothers: Robert Lee Arnaud and John Alfred Arnaud, son Chase Allen Arnaud of Loveland, CO and daughters Shelbi Lynn Paccio, Loveland, CO; Bria Rose Arnaud, and Chelsea Allison Arnaud. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Black Hills National Cemetery, near Sturgis with Military Honors rendered by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard from Sioux Falls.