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Albert Avitia Obituary
42, of Phoenix, Arizona, died unexpectedly while hiking on July 3, 2014. He was born November 19, 1971 to Albert and Mary Avitia in Merced, California. He graduated from Atwater High School in Atwater, California in 1990. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in English in 1994 from Arizona State University. He also earned two Master's Degrees--one in Business Administration and one in Education in 2000 from The University of Phoenix. He was a teacher at Globe High School in Globe, Arizona, where he also coached the Freshman Basketball Team and was also Assistant Basketball Coach for the Varsity Team. He was so happy when he lived in Globe. He also taught at various Phoenix schools. He was a true cancer survivor. Life has not been easy for him by any means. The cancer treatment took a toll on him, but he was a trooper and had been in remission for approximately 10 years. He loved to hike, play tennis and play basketball. He had a passion for music, especially Reggae. His favorite music artist was Yellowman. He leaves behind his pet parrot named Toby of 27 years, who was special to him. Al will be greatly missed. Al is survived by his wife, Tamarra Armstrong; his daughters Alaysia Avitia, Kaitlyn Avitia, Timmea Avitia and Samantha Avitia; Father Albert Avitia; Mother Mary Avitia; Sister Melissa Avitia Turpin (Joseph); and Niece Mia Turpin. A memorial service will be held at St. John Institutional Baptist Church at 1428 S. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007; (602) 252-5344 on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.; reception immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Albert Avitia Memorial Fund" the account number has been changed to 7754712508 at Wells Fargo Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Avitia
Alaysia Fajardo(Avitia)
July 4, 2024
Alaysia Fajardo(Avitia)
July 4, 2024
Alaysia Fajardo(Avitia)
July 4, 2024
On your 10th memorial this year, we finally set you free on South Mountain where you wanted to be left. The family loves and misses you so much
Alaysia Fajardo
July 4, 2022
Dad, your grandson loves you so much. He chose a photo of you as the lockscreen of his iPad so he can see you every day. He will cry at times and say how much he misses you and wishes he could see you. Your memory will live on forever with us. And don´t worry, I promised him I will share my grandpa with him and that cheers him up. You now have a second grandson and he resembles you. He also has grandma´s eyes. It´s like I have you a part of each of you here with me. It breaks my heart not having you both here with me, but it touches my heart knowing you have each other. I love you daddy
Sebastian Herrera
May 26, 2021
Albert and Mary
Sorry for your loss
Junior Herrera
Sebastian Herrera
May 26, 2021
You are in a very special place, and you are with the lord
Jeffrey Ball
July 9, 2020
I worked with Al in Phoenix and we had been friends for several years. He was gone too soon.
Melissa Avitia Turpin
July 4, 2020
Yesterday was My Sweet Brother's 6th Heaven Anniversary. It was a very emotional day. I miss My Sweet Brother so much. I just read all the posts that were posted after I posted my initial post and the posts were by some of my friends and family and they brought tears to my eyes. I want to thank my dear friends and family for their kind words. That means a lot to me. It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since the Angels came for My Sweet Brother. May he rest in peace and know that he is very loved. I miss you so much, Your Highness. I love you so very much. Please give My Sweet Princess my warmest regards. Love you! -Your Big Sis
Irene
July 4, 2020
I remember when I met Albert in Germany Such a little young boy. Memories of the times we hold in our hearts we spend with your family.
Jenifer Renteria
July 9, 2019
So sad he was taken away so young. Always remembered.
Alaysia Avitia
July 4, 2019
5 years later and it still hurts me the same. I love you dad so much. Youre grandson will never get to meet you but he will know how amazing you were. I will make sure he knows.
Shanelle Jones
July 31, 2014
Although I did not really know Al, I know Tammy and I have known her my whole life. I just want you to know that I am praying for you and the family. I pray that as you go through the peaks and valleys that you are comforted. We love you
Margaret (Margie) Armstrong
July 31, 2014
Al was very special to me ,as my son in-law we had some great times as a family over the pass eleven years. Al was my nurse when I was sick, cook when I had a taste for Mexican food, and my driver when I had my leg operated on he was always ready to help. I will truly miss him.
Rita Munoz
July 23, 2014
I would like to send prayers out to the the Avitia/Rendon Family to help u get through your terrible loss. Especially my daughter Alaysia Aaleese Avitia. She is have a tough time getting through this and needs all the prayers. I would like to say even though me an Al's relationship ended when Alaysia was only 1 1/2 yrs old, he always was very active in Alaysias life throughout her 19yrs. He tought her a lot of things in life while growing up that a father should do. He always worked hard at his studies and thats a great inheritance my daughter had gained. She too is in college and working on her degree. I hope and pray that she continues her studies and works hard because I know her father would be smiling from the heavens above and be a proud daddy.:-) I ask u Al, I know u are in a far away better peaceful place now, but please embrace yr daughter every day and assure her u are still here for her in spirit to help her get through life, and with the help of GOD she can become a beautiful smart, independent women that u have always wanted her to be. I wana thank u for what u have done for her when u were here and u will b missed now that your gone. All of your daughters have united and now RIP Al knowing that they will love each other until they meet u at the gates of heaven and welcome them home one day. :-) until then I promise I will take care of our loving daughter and guide her in best possible way that I can.
Kimberly Gasper-Eichorst
July 19, 2014
Albert was a great guy. We were good friends in High School and kept in touch through the years. His emails and messages always put a smile on my face. I am so saddened by the loss of him. He is truly missed.
Aaron Williamson
July 14, 2014
Although I never received the distinct pleasure of meeting Albert he however daughtered Alaysia and as her boyfriend and pillar of support I want to keep the love and respect that Albert gave his daughter every chance he could. I've heard of all the great accomplishments and accolades that Albert has accomplished and I commend him for every one because he has given his children stepping stones to follow creating a path of greatness for them.
Tina Durante
July 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy and empathy to the Rendon, Avitia and Turpin Families and for all of his loved and dear ones and especially to his wife and children. I remember when he was a handsome very young man. Time flies in this life. Every minute counts for the eternal life that is ahead. I Pray for Consolation and Peace through the Love of The Christ Jesus. God Bless You All. Much Love From My Heart.
Nicole P.
July 12, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to Al's daughter's and his family. He was a great man and will greatly be missed!
Yahnee Young-Huff
July 12, 2014
Albert was definitely an amazing man. Not only did he help father my best friend and sister Alaysia but he invited me as a daughter. He was such a brainac and probably knew more than CNN. He loved his reggae music and always wore the coolest gear. He always wore a lot of jewelry and had the slyest grin. He will truly be missed but was indeed love by many. Rest in peace Albert , enjoy paradise until we all meet again ????
Patrick Warren
July 12, 2014
R.I.P. My friend. You are missed dearly
jenifer Renteria
July 12, 2014
In loving memory of Albert. He was one of my closest and dearest friends in High School. He will be greatly missed.
Albert and Mary Avitia
July 11, 2014
My son was a great son .I watched him go through good times and bad. He was here on earth to teach some of us how to be a loving father and it really hurts us to have lost him at such a young age. His mom is hurting as well. We feel in our hearts that he is with the Angels and God Almighty. We will always love him.
Irene Alderete
July 11, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and avitia family .
We love you
Alderete, Irene april, Alcia, Ej
Tracy Gawan
July 11, 2014
I'm so saddened by your loss but my prayer is that your grief will be quickly replaced with the wonderful warm memories you all have of Al.
Bob, Carina, Lourdes and Arsenia
Robert Windle
July 11, 2014
Our prayers go out to the Avitia family during this time and unexpected loss of their loved one. As we have read some of the posts, he has touched many lives and will be missed dearly. We met Albert only one time, when he paid a visit to his parents, here in Atwater. California. We are praying for comfort for all of you.
Bob, Carina, Lourdes and Arsenia.
Ninos Alberto and Yolanda Rocha
July 11, 2014
Dear Godson, your nino Beto and I are deeply saddened by your loss. I hope you always knew that we were two of your biggest fans. We loved you dearly; we appreciated your sense of humor; we enjoyed listening to what you had to say; we admired and witnessed that you were an extremely loving and hands-on father to Alaysia (and we've learned to Kaitlyn, as well), and we respected your ideas and needs. Your nino and I will always remember the good time we had when we visited with you for your university graduation. We were so proud of what you had accomplished! I'll, also, never forget how I put a smile on your face when I told you that you held the record in our family for being the first to earn two master's degrees. Mijo, we thank you for your visit a while back and are glad that we got to see you and your family during your visit to San Diego in September. May you rest in peace, dear godson, knowing that you will always be remembered fondly by all of us who loved you.
Crystal Pacheco
July 10, 2014
I am going to miss you dearly Eugene. I am so glad that I had the chance to see you last year and take one last picture with you. I know as we got older we didn't get a chance to see eachother much but I still remember the times that we did spend when we were younger. I can still remember that summer we hung out and listened to Color me Badd and you introduced me to Metallica and some other crazy rock bands while we went bowling together. I had so much fun with you because you were my older cool cousin from Atwater that could drive and take me places. Good times that I won't forget, I will miss you. I am glad that I have had a chance to meet and spend time with your daughters so I can share these great memories with them. RIP cousin Eugene Xoxo forever in our hearts <3
E. DeBono
July 10, 2014
Wonderful person may you rest in peace. My condolences to family and friends.
E. DeBono
San Mateo, CA
Shauna Matheny
July 10, 2014
How sad to be without this loving man. What an amazing story of your life. I look forward to meeting you in Heaven one day, Al.
Hugs and prayers to family and friends.
Toni Patino
July 10, 2014
My prayers go out to the Avitia family during this time and unexpected loss of your loved one.
As I have read some of the posts, and although I did not know Albert (aka "Your Highness" as I heard his sister refer to him), he has touched lives and will be missed. Praying for comfort for you all.
Valerie Blake
July 10, 2014
Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.
Jenifer Renteria
July 10, 2014
I shared many happy memories with Albert and my heart goes out to his family. Many happy thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Tiffanie Brown
July 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Albert's passing. I knew him from high school. He was an incredible friend and I'm sorry to have lost contact with him over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tamarra Armstrong-Avitia
July 10, 2014
Al was the most caring guy I have ever met. He loved his daughters and animals with all of his heart. He has been a wonderful part of my life for fourteen years. Just thinking of him puts a song in my heart. He had the ability to make me laugh and he was the one I talked to when I had big decisions to make. I can't imagine what our lives will be like without him.
Al, I love you and thank you for loving me.
Your wife,
Tamarra Armstrong-Avitia
Bill and Danette Kintzele
July 10, 2014
Our last memory of Albert was having lunch with he and his daughter Alaysia here in San Diego. The two of them had driven out to San Diego for a few days during the summer. It was evident that the two of them shared a very close bond. We had such a pleasant time as we rarely got to see our nephew Albert. It will always be our special memory of him.
May the memories help to heal the pain of his passing.
Candace Trieger
July 10, 2014
I did not have the pleasure of meeting Albert but his sister Melissa is a dear friend. My prayers go out to Melissa and the entire Avitia family. May your loving memories of Albert give you comfort at this time of sorrow.
Valerie Blake
July 10, 2014
Sharing in your sorrow.
With love and friendship,
Alaysia Avitia
July 10, 2014
Daddy, you always told me you would never leave me, you still haven't because now you are watching over me. Life will be tough without you knowing I can't just pick my phone up and call you. I will miss all your phone calls and especially the voicemails you would leave because you were the only one who left me those :') no phone call ended without an I love you reminding me that my daddy is here. I love you so much daddy. You are my hero, my inspiration, my motivation-My Daddy. Growing up I always said I'm daddy's little girl. You taught me how to ride a bike, swim, play basketball, soccer, softball and so many more things. You loved to be outdoors. Especially hiking South Mountain. We would go up there when I was about 5 or 6 and when I got tired you would hold me on your shoulders all the way to the top. Nothing was going to stop you from hiking, you loved the view. It was a beautiful site to see and your last vision on this earth was just that. The most beautiful site you could ever see. You not being here is unbelievable, but I have to face that fact that you really aren't. I love you daddy .. I love you I love you I love you <3 I love you..
Desiree Chaney
July 10, 2014
Dearest Melissa and to your family, I send my love, and prayers. Have peace in our Lord and Savior that that your brother, son, dad, husband, is with the Lord, for to be absent in life is to be present with our maker. Jesus give you peace in this dark hour!
Cesar Rendon
July 10, 2014
Dear cousin Albert Eugene Avitia I have great memories of you when my parents I would visit you in Arizona. I wish we could have spent more time together growing up, but sometimes life gets in the way. Please know that my thought and prays go out to you and family. Much love and peace!
Desraye Halon
July 10, 2014
God is holding Al in his protecting arms. Prayers go out to him and his family.
Diana Cockrell
July 10, 2014
I never had the pleasure of meeting Albert, only his sister and parents, so I can only imagine what a fine, outstanding young man he was. I'm so happy he lived life doing what he enjoyed - I send prayers of comfort to all his family, friends and loved ones, may they feel Gods Peace.
Melissa Avitia Turpin
July 10, 2014
Dear Your Highness, I can't believe you are gone. I want you back. I miss you so much. There was so much I wanted to do with you. We were supposed to grow old together. Remember? I guess the Angels needed you more. What brings me comfort is knowing that you died doing something you loved, which was hiking. I just want you to know that you meant a lot to me. You are My Baby Brother and it saddens me to know end, that I will not see you in person and give you big hugs and kisses. Your Highness, my life will not be the same without you. I promise to be there for your 4 beautiful daughters. They love you so much and miss you so much. I will cherish the good times we shared and that will help me get through this very difficult time. I will miss you tremendously. I love you so very much, Your Highness! -Your Big Sis
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