Christopher Pavlikowski

Christopher M. Pavlikowski, 27, formerly of Flagstaff, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

Mr. Pavlikowski was born on Feb. 15, 1980, in Flagstaff. He attended Flagstaff public schools, graduating from Sinagua High School. He then proceeded to college at Arizona State University. His life took him in another direction, and he enlisted in the U. S. Army. He served his country with multiple tours in Kosovo and Iraq.

He loved his wife, his family, and especially his daughter. Other loves were Florida, his motorcycle, scuba diving and spending time with his army brothers. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Mr. Pavlikowski is survived by his wife, Melissa; daughter Anna-Marie Laine; his parents, Bruce and Arlene Pavlikowski; brother Matthew; his grandparents; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a grandfather in October.

Holy Rosary will be recited on Monday, at 7 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel, 16 W. Cherry Ave., in Flagstaff. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at St. Puis X Center, 2257 E. Cedar Ave. Burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery, veterans' section.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory be made to www.childrenoffallensoldiersrelieffund.org or by calling 301-865-6327. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.flagstaffmortuary.com">http://www.flagstaffmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary.