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Kenneth Jerrell McElyea
1934 - 2015
Kenneth Jerrell McElyea
1934 - 2015
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Kenneth McElyea Obituary
Services will be Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish, Bisbee, AZ
Rosary 9:30 am and Mass 10:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital are requested.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Vivian Vinson-West
October 29, 2015
Thoughts & prayers Doreen. So sorry to hear about Ken. He was a good man.
October 20, 2015
We are so sorry about the loss of your beloved Ken. you and your family are in our prayers. Love Ginny and Frank
October 19, 2015
Dorene,
So very sorry for the lose of your "soul mate." I was honored to have met Ken. May he rest in peace. Your friend , Jane
RONNIE` BELL
October 14, 2015
DEAR DORENE, OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. YOU ENJOYED MANY THINGS TOGETHER. SHANNON HAD TOLD ME A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, SO, SO, SORRY. MY SON PASSED AWAY 5/13/15, 54 Y.O. OF BRAIN TUMOR & A FEW OTHER HEALTH ISSUES.
SINCERELY, RONNIE BELL & DOROTHY BELL
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Jolene Latchin
October 14, 2015
My condolences to you and your family Doreen. May your memories carry you during this time of grief. Love and Hugs to all!
Jonathan Larson
October 14, 2015
My condolences to you and the family. although I never met Ken I know that he lit you up and you and him had a great bond. I do hope that I will see you in the near future and give you a big ol Larson hug! My thoughts are with you and the family. Hugs
Dionne Harding
October 14, 2015
Thinking of you dorene . You and your family are in my prayers. Love you my friend.
Dionne Harding
October 14, 2015
Thinking of you dorene . You and your family are in my prayers. Love you my friend.
Lonny (Lopiccolo) Pini
October 13, 2015
When some folks pass on, missing them is particularly rough. Ken is one of those rare ones. He was my go-to guy, the one who would put a big smile on my face just by showing up with a few sweet words to make my day, set me right again. I'll always be grateful to my true "bff" Dorene for marrying this darling man. He was so full of love for his Dorene and for his family. He felt, to me, like the ultimate protector of those he loved. He was a real person. A maverick, one of the true Americans who also loved his country. Ken was a lucky man. Dorene and every one of his wonderful family loved him greatly and with great care. I'll miss you buddy. There aren't too many in this world who can make me feel as special as you did. May God lift you up in his mighty arms and always let us continue to feel and share the special kind of grace you gave this world. Rest, my brother, my friend.
Ed Lopez
October 13, 2015
When I was Chief of Police in Bisbee, Ken always had time to visit when I would see him on the streets of Bisbee. He was a great man and will be greatly
missed!
Olga Deford
October 13, 2015
My condolences to the family. He was a good friend and will be missed. Remember the good times we had at VFW and the house parties. RIP Ken
October 13, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the entire McElea family. Ken will be greatly missed. We did a lot of traveling when our sons played high school football. Rest in Peace Ken! George & Rachel Acuña {Peoria, AZ}
Glen Goerdt
October 13, 2015
I am sorry Doreen. He will be missed. Take care of yourself and call me if you need me. Love, Glen Goerdt
Frankie and Lee Windsor
October 12, 2015
Mac will always have a special place in my heart. He was like a member of the family and I can't imagine not being able to contact him. He was truly loved by a lot of people and will be missed by many. All my love and prayers to you Doreen, and all the family. Love you Mac.
Paul Bilbrey
October 12, 2015
Kenneth was a great cousin. He loved his Aunt Jonny, our mom, and she loved him. I am glad mom moved back to Bisbee years ago as it allowed us to spend some more time around Kenneth and Dorene. A great McElyea this man was. Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
Paul Bilbrey and Family
October 5, 2015
Ken and I go back so many years, all with wonderful memories. Used to love to dance and guess the last time we did was at the last reunion we were at in Tucson with Glen, Wally & Bill Nowlin. We have lost so many wonderful friends and classmates. My deepest condolences to Doreen and all your terrific family. I enjoyed his updates on Facebook. Ken was so close to you all and I can only imagine your grief. If there will be a service, we would love to come and pay respects.
Kind regards and much love to you all. Mary Lue Mazzoni Sipila
Zenneta, Cathy. And Joe
October 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. The world has lost a wonderful person and we wish to express our deepest condolences .
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