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42, passed away December 16, 2012. Born in Phoenix, he attended Kenilworth, St. Francis and Central High School and graduated from the culinary program at Scottsdale Community College. He was an accomplished chef with a passion for food, especially barbecue, in which he was a national award winner. Known as "Chucho" to his compadres, he adored his children, daughter Carly and son Cole, and he will forever be watching over them with his family and friends that passed before him. His mother, Marilynn Prins, died in 2010. He is survived by Jamie Prins, the mother of his children, his father Lee Prins, Sr., sister Marjorie and brother Andrew. A celebration of his life will be held at the Prins house on January 5 at 4 p.m.
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Jenny B
January 11, 2013
Lee too soon. RIP my friend. I have only great memories Daddio! You are loved and so missed.
January 10, 2013
Lee you will be missed everyday in so many people's lives. Such amazing memories we had from years ago...it's hard to imagine you are gone. We will see each other again one day.
Maiken McDaniel
The Hansons
January 5, 2013
The Prins family always welcomed our family into their lives and homes. We have thousands of amazing memories to turn to for comfort as we remember Lee.
Life is too short - providing too many opportunities for regret. We can only hope Lee knew how much he truly meant to us. Jamie, Carly and Cole - Please know we love you dearly and will always be here for you in any way we can.
G-love and Chuchito :)
Glenda Bowerman
January 4, 2013
Jamie, Drew, Carley and Coley...I am so sad that Lee is gone, but know he will always be looking over us. He was an amazing man and LOVED you guys so much!! I am blessed to know that I I will always be in your family :)
Jody Watkins
January 4, 2013
Although I have seen you in at least 15 years, your death still came as a shock to me. I am very saddened by your passing. I am flooded with All Saints youth group memories. It was some of the best times I had growing up. My condolences to your family and especially my friend Andrew. Rest in Peace Lee.
Gillian Moseley Breidenbach
January 4, 2013
Mr. Prins, Marjorie and Andrew - I'm so sad to hear this news. I have so many great memories from years ago. Your family will always have a special place in my heart. God bless y'all and his kids.
Gillian Moseley Breidenbach
January 4, 2013
Mr. Prins, Marjorie and Andrew. - I am so sad to hear this news. Ya'll have a very special place in my heart and I have nothing but great memories from long ago. Lee will certainly be missed. God bless each of you and his kids!
January 4, 2013
Jamie...our thoughts are with you and the kids! We met your family and Lee through Glenda. He was a great friend to her. We send our love and prayers for comfort!
Dick & Mary Bowerman
Sylvia Roberts
January 3, 2013
Will always remember you Lee and how you made me smile. Rest in peace friend, you will be missed.
Rosemary Chicoine
January 2, 2013
My thoughts are with the Prins Family. I will miss his hug and kiss on my cheek everytime our family got together.
Julie Chazotte
January 2, 2013
Sending all my love to you, Lee. You had a good heart and I'm so glad to have worked with you all those years ago!
RIP Lee.
Jenifer Rea
January 2, 2013
Bri DuBose
January 2, 2013
RIP Lee. Thank you for sharing your quick wit and culinary talents with the world. You will be missed by the many lives you touched.
January 2, 2013
January 2, 2013
Rest in Peace sweet Lee. I cannot thank you enough for all the fun times we had together. I hold a special place in my heart for you and will remember you forever.
Vicky Ramella-Moore
January 2, 2013
Andrew & Marjorie, I am so very, very sorry to hear about Lee, he always did have such a warm, loving smile, it could light up a room! The world will miss him and now may God rest his soul and protect his children.
January 2, 2013
Rest in peace Lee. My thoughts are with your family at this trying time. We shared a lot of great memories! Thank you. Keep an eye on us until we meet again Chucho!
Nicole & Steve Stramandinoli
January 1, 2013
Thanks for all the laughs & fun. I have so many memories , just not enough room to share them all. You will be missed forever.
Laurie Hughes murphy
January 1, 2013
Bless you family...
December 30, 2012
my thoughts and prayers are with you Lee and your family. Lynda Carlin from Cadbury Commons.
Colette and Dan Heeney
December 30, 2012
Lee will be missed in so many lives - he was so special - such a beautiful presence. Jamie, Cole, Carley, Lee Sr. & Victoria, Major and Andrew - I hope you come together and realize how precious your family is. With a heavy heart, I wish you a peaceful 2013...
Bonnie Lund
December 30, 2012
Lee always had a great hug for everyone. A sweet soul who was already missed and will continue to be.
Paul Cullor, Sr.
December 30, 2012
Lee, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God give you comfort at this time.
Shaun Mahoney
December 30, 2012
Fly Chucho Fly, you will be missed.
Martha Ellis
December 30, 2012
Watch over those beautiful children. May God rest your soul.
Kristen Ayers
December 29, 2012
Lee you will truly be missed.I will never forget that gorgeous smile you had.
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