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Gene Kniaz
November 10, 2024
Missing you today Waj - we moved to Tucson last year. I'm so sorry it took us so long to get here, and I regret not being here for so many years while you were still here. I can't believe its been 16 years. I think of you every day for a little while.
Gene Kniaz
November 10, 2020
I can't believe it's been 12 years since we lost you Waj. I think of you every day, and miss you always. -Eug
July 15, 2016
I realized last month would have been your 40th birthday; I'm sorry, and I miss you.
June 24, 2014
A day late for your birthday, but I think of you every day. Sleep tight my love until we meet again.
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Kelly Vulgamore
June 26, 2011
You are in my thoughts every day Wally. I miss you so much
June 23, 2011
Thinking of you on your birthday and always... Semper Fidelis
November 10, 2009
You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace until we meet again.
gail borgman
April 11, 2009
Dear Walter and Fran, was so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved son Wally.
Phillip Borgman my son told me of your loss and again we send our prayers and thoughts your way.
Would there be anyway for me to contact Eugene and Cyndy in chandler? Phillip will be in Tucson on April 24th and was trying to see if Gene and Cyndy would be around? We are having a gathering of friends out at 49ers and it would be fun to see them. Hopefully you will be checking your mail frequently.
Sincerely, Gail Borgam/Wierzba
El Dorado Hills, Ca.
[email protected]
Emily Yasmer Lazarus
December 5, 2008
What a shock!! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wally was a great guy and I had the opportunity to reconnect with him in the last year or so. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Ballesteros
November 29, 2008
Dear Kniaz Family,
I was also a classmate of Wally's at Salpointe. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss; may God console you in your time of sorrow. You will remain in my prayers.
harry motzkin
November 24, 2008
wladzj the one that will be missed forever. my family and i wish the kniaz family our regards and our love. he will be missed greatly
Ken Chapa
November 24, 2008
Wally was one of those people, the type you don't get to meet very often. A very strong yet very gentle human. I always admired his heart and integrity and found myself laughing quite often in his presence.
I am truly honored to have known him, even it was for a few short years, he will be missed.
My thoughts go to the Kniaz family and to everyone else Wally may have touched.
Catie Manning Novogradac
November 23, 2008
Dear Kniaz Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Wally. We attended Salpointed together. I will always remember his smile and great attitude. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Megan Duffy
November 23, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Wally. I was fortunate enough to get to know Wally at Salpointe. He was the guy that everyone loved—he never had a bad thing to say about anyone and that smile was always there to brighten your day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Catie Magee
November 23, 2008
I am so saddened to hear the news about Wally. I have so many wonderful memories of him from high school. I can still see him smiling as he'd drive away in that truck. I send my love and condolences to everyone in his life who knew him. He was a kind and gentle soul who brought happiness to a lot of people.
Sara Randall Ratzlaff
November 21, 2008
I went to Salpointe with Wally. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kniaz family. I will always remember Wally's smile.
Julie Wilson (Clark)
November 21, 2008
Dear Kniaz family:
Please accept my deepest condolences. Wally and I attended Salpointe together and he was also one of my dearest friends. The last time I saw Wally we ran into each other accidentally at Eegees. At that time, it had been several years since I last talked to him but yet we sat there and had lunch together like no time had passed at all. I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Andy Townsend
November 19, 2008
Dear Kniaz Family,
Along with many others who have signed this Guest Book, I was a classmate of Wally at Salpointe. I'll always remember Wally as one of those people who everyone knew and everyone liked. He was a happy-go-lucky guy, always with a smile on his face. I can't imagine one negative word was ever said about Wally Kniaz. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Kami Korsen (Kleinkopf/Motzkin)
November 19, 2008
I want to offer my deepest sympathy to Wally's family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Wally while married to a friend of his. We helped convince him to move to Idaho. I treasured Wally's friendship and will miss him greatly. I had not had the chance to see or talk to him for many years, but the memories I have of him will be with me forever. He was a great guy! I remarried last year and just lost my husband this past July. I know losing a loved one is very difficult and my heart goes out to Wally's family. My prayers are with you all.
Howard Look
November 18, 2008
My family thoughts and prayers go out to the Kniaz family. I only met Wally once while he worked with Jonas and Andy at KLPX but he helped make the mornings go by faster. He will be missed by all.
Andy Taylor
November 18, 2008
Wadj, you're missed.
Your talent will keep us company for years on end. We will smile when we think of you and I know many of us will talk to you often. I can still hear your laugh which always took away any stress we were feeling. I wish we had more time to hang out but I guess you were needed elsewhere. To the Kniaz family, our thoughts and prayers are always with your hearts.
Tanya Urbina Barnhart
November 18, 2008
I am sorry to hear about wally's passing. I attended highschool with wally at Salpointe. He was always kind spirited and had a way to put a smile on your face. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Eckstrom
November 18, 2008
To the Kniaz Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I went to school with Wally at Salpointe. He was a great person and always smiling. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jane Raimondi
November 18, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kniaz,
I had the great good fortune to have Wally in my 6th grade class at Tanque Verde School. He was endlessly good natured and fun to have in the class. Many years have gone by since then but I have never forgotten him. We all loved him. I was so sad to hear of his death.
Justin Harlan
November 18, 2008
Wally and I were firends at Salpointe. Wally is not here in the flesh but I know he will always be close to those who knew him in spirit. I will celebrate all the times I got to spend with him.
Roberto Varela
November 18, 2008
Dear Kniaz family I just wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Wally and I went to Salpointe together and let me just say he was one of the kindest and most loyal friends you can have. He was always there to make you laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Marcella Lares
November 18, 2008
I knew Wally from Salpointe. He was always ready to make people laugh and have a good time. May you know that he watching down and protecting you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Foley
November 18, 2008
To Wally's family my thoughts and prayers are with you. We all have a journey and a path to follow, knowing you Wally made my path a little easier to walk. God Speed my friend.
Port-a-John
KRQ Morning Show 1998-2000
Mark Sanchez
November 17, 2008
To the Kniaz Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to Salpointe with Wally. He was ... and will always be a great guy. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
KarinAnne Breitlow
November 17, 2008
To the Kniaz Family--
There aren't enough words to describe Wally's smile...he was always smiling, even in the Salpointe parking lot at 7:30 in the morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hope you can find peace in knowing that Wally is smiling down on us now.
Derek Fitzgerald
November 17, 2008
Wally, where do i start...the days of Salpointe in your clean white truck...or you showin off your pop's el camino. Too many memories to really start, old friend. One word that always comes to mind is "loyal". Wally was a true friend. It didnt matter if it had been a week or 5 years...he was there for you. His presence lives on in the lives of us that were blessed to be touched by him. now someone play some danzig or rush
Beth Seeley
November 17, 2008
To the Kniaz Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Wally's passing. He was an amazing person and had a heart of gold. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers
Jill Imwalle
November 17, 2008
Wally was one of my dearest friends in high school and throughout his journey in Idaho. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kniaz family...he will be truly missed
Jill Imwalle
Doug Ragin
November 17, 2008
I will miss Wally. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. We had good times at Salpointe together.
brad
November 17, 2008
My prayers to the Kniaz Family.
I consider it an honor to have known and worked with him.
Wally. You will be missed.
Kim Ball
November 17, 2008
I worked with Wally at Metro Networks , Wally was like a son to me.
We laughed and cried together and he will always be remembered.....
.....Wally's life is not over till we see how our life turns out .
love you Wally !
ms B
Nancy Mayer (Cyndy's cousin)
November 17, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Kniaz,
I was so sorry to hear about Wally. All of my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Eric Thomae
November 17, 2008
To the Kniaz Family:
Wally was one of the first people I met when I moved to Tucson in 1996. We worked together at KNST and he helped engineer White Sox baseball games with me. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy and will be missed. You should be very proud of him. May he be at peace now.
Salpointe Catholic High School
November 17, 2008
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Kniaz family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Stephanie Reynolds Flores
November 17, 2008
To Wally's Family~
I am without words for the loss of your son, brother, uncle, and my dear friend and Salpointe classmate '94.
Please know how wonderful I always thought he was, and how much he'll be missed by everyone who's life he touched!! Love you, Wally and will miss you like you'll never know!!!!
Frank Arvizu
November 17, 2008
To the Kniaz family:
I am sorry and saddened to hear about your loss. Wally was good and kind-heated friend and I remember our morning breakfasts at Salpointe well. I looked forward to seeing him in the mornings since he always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Wally.
Catherine Casper
November 17, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Kniaz,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I attended high school with Wally. He was always such a loving and caring person. My heart goes out to your family.
Jim G
November 17, 2008
Too many great memories to recount here or in a hundred pages. Wally was always a great friend. He'd protect you when you needed it and hug you even when you didn't. He was just a good guy (with bruised arms during football season). The last time I saw him, soon after the death of my brother, I was inconsolable and the memory is not much there besides that he was. My love goes out to those in the Kniaz family who are hurting more than can be known or remembered.
Tom & Carole Miskowicz
November 17, 2008
Dear Fran, Wally & Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and yours in this most difficult time. May Wladz find peace and comfort in the loving arms of our Lord. He will be truly missed.
Jeff Hall
November 17, 2008
I am very sorry to hear news of Wally's passing. We attended Salpointe together and he was always a great guy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Allen Kath
November 17, 2008
Mr. Walter Kniaz:
I employed Wally in the '90's.
Your son was a good man and I will miss him.
Megan Fischer
November 17, 2008
What a horrible shock!!! I'm so saddened by this news. I went to High School with Wally, he was always such a great guy, he will be missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with Wally and his family at this time of great saddness.
Leah Dow
November 17, 2008
Wally was such an awesome friend to me and my son, Jalen. He always had a joke to make me laugh and smile. I missed him when he left Twin Falls, ID. I pray for his family and Wally, I am sure he is making the angels laugh in heaven.
James Joseph Maumus
November 17, 2008
To the Kniaz family:
My sincere condolences on your loss. My parents lost a son four years ago, and we are all still grieving. Wally was a co-worker of mine, and he was a genuine and overall fun person. I am so sorry to hear of his death. May you all find peace in the fact that he is in a better place. I shall miss him.
Alie Vidal
November 17, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kniaz,
I am so sorry to hear about Wally. We attended Salpointe together. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Kelly Vulgamore
November 17, 2008
Wally was one of the most caring people that I have ever known. We became fast friends the first day we met and I've had the priviledge of calling him my friend for 7 years now. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family today and in the days ahead. Please take comfort in the thought that he was so loved by many, and that he will forever be in our hearts.
Lee Surwit
November 16, 2008
So very sorry to see Wally's obituary. I remember him as a boy living next door to us. What a pleasure it was to recognize his name years later on the radio all grown up. My thoughts are with you.
Elliot Glicksman
November 16, 2008
Wally was my board operator at KNST when I did a Saturday morning radio show called the legal hotline show. He was a very nice guy and I enjoyed the hour each we that we spent together. I hadn't heard from him in years and just a couple of weeks ago I got a message from Reunion. com saying Wally wanted to contact me. While I didn't know him well, I will always have warm memories of him. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kricket Jolliff
November 16, 2008
Wally, I will miss you always and forever. I will never forget your excitement for radio and your drive for being number one.
I will mostly remember us, BOTH, flying blind and filling in for Mojo & Betsy. We were SO nervous. You were rockin the news chair and I kept messing up and not keying your mic?! We were able to laugh about it after it was over, but MAN! That was one rough morning. But, I MUST say we had more good mornings than bad mornings. We were a great team for that morning show. We worked great together.
I don't think I will ever be able to forgive myself for not keeping in touch with you.
I will always remember you fondly and will always wish I was a better friend.
I love you, Wally!
Kricket
S!ick
November 16, 2008
We had fun...and we had more fun to have.
I regret I never had the resources to be there for him as I wanted to be.
I miss him more than I could tell him, and much more than I thought I would.
Renatta Sinclair - Welsh
November 16, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of Wally's passing. My the Lord bless you beyond measure in these coming days and months as you grieve his passing. Wally and I were friends back in grade school. He was charming and funny when he was 10, and it sounds like he still was. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Tony G.
November 16, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Kniaz, although I have never met you, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I had the opportunity to meet Wally at work. He was a very nice guy. I'll pray that God gives you peace. I have lost 2 sisters. My parents say there is nothing worse than losing a child. God bless you.
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