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Don Llanuza Obituary
Don P. Llanuza, 80, of Chandler, AZ, Chicago native for 65 years, passed away suddenly December 30. Loving husband to Rose; stepchildren, Barry Cutler, Neil (Jennifer) Cutler; Father and friend to Mark (Pam) Llanuza and Sandra (Bob) Taylor. Former wife, Louise. Devoted Brother to Monty Fisher (Kay), Ginny and Susie; dear grandfather to Kevin & Jason Llanuza, Kelle, Brett & Ryan Taylor; also great-grandfather. WW2 Marines Veteran, talented artist, model airplane hobbyist and Graphic artist for 40 years in the largest agency studios in Chicago. Member and President of the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. He will be greatly missed by many friends and family members. Services will be held at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, (480) 502-3378.
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Geno Loro, Sr
January 8, 2007
Go West in peace my childhood friend. May we meet again and fly together some day. May your family find peace and comfort in your memory. I know I will always remember our times together and think of you often as I paint.
Geno Loro Sr.
Tom Lampman
January 8, 2007
Mark,
I never had the chance to meet your father but I've heard nothing but good things about him and his talents. I'm sure you got your artistic photography talents from him. Keep your chin up and cherish your memories of him.
Jon Roma
January 6, 2007
My thoughts are with Mark and his family on the loss of their father and grandfather.
Rex Hauser
January 5, 2007
Mark recently spent time with his Dad before the holidays. He showed some of his Dads photography before Christmas and it was very good. From his fathers influence the seed was sewn.........
Steve Smedley
January 4, 2007
Don was a very caring father and I considered him a friend. He gave me good advice as Mark and I shared our interests in photography. He was passionate about his work, which he passed onto his son and my good friend, Mark. After loosing my own father this year, I can only hope that Mark and all members of the Llanuza family realize Don is in a better place.
With Love
Steve SmedleyMaker: Morrison Int.
Kathleen
January 3, 2007
Don was full of enthusiasm for the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, appreciated its history and mission, and served diligently as board member, studio monitor, refreshments-provider, exhibition committee member and president for two years. He was an amazing artist, and was also proud to be the son of an artist, Pete Llanuza, of baseball and Hearst newspaper fame. Don won many awards during his career, but even more importantly, was respected by his friends for his generosity of spirit, encouragement of their budding talents and his kindness of heart. He stepped in at a critical time, to move the Palette and Chisel into the modern era, establishing wise policies and procedures that are still followed today, and which have allowed the P&C to continue to thrive as one of the oldest artists' cooperatives in the United States.
He was also a person of deep religious faith and loved to share his faith with others. We are confident that he is in the loving arms of God, even now, and continuing to intercede for all those he prayed for on a daily basis.
My deepest condolences to his wife, Rose, his son Mark, daughter Sandra, and all their children and grandchildren and other family members. He will be missed by many.
Peter Brousil
January 3, 2007
Prayers and love goes to Mark and all of Don's family
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