September 7, 1948 ~ May 28, 2021
In loving memory of Alex Joel Avila. He was an Arizona native who attended West High School and Phoenix College and retired from the Maricopa County Department of Transportation after thirty-three years. He focused his life on his wife, family and love of movies. He loved the beaches of Hawaii and Southern California and trees and animals of the Mogollon Rim.
Alex was preceded in death by his father: Alex S. Avila, mother: Jacquelyn L. Phillips, stepfather: Thomas M. Phillips and his bothers: Jack Avila and Terry Phillips.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years: Cynthia J. Avila, his brothers: Robert Phillips (Sandy) and Garry Phillips, sister: Cheryl King, his sons: Joseph Avila and Aaron Avila and their spouses respectively: Laura Avila and Christina Avila, grandchildren: Alexia Kemper, Rebecca Herbertson (Bobby), Victoria Ledesma (Jorge), Camille Avila, Diego Avila and Gabriel Avila, and his great-grandchildren: Ronin, Ryo, Joey, RJ and Braydon.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Alex’s name to the Christopher Kohls Fire Department for their service in Alex’s time of need.
Mail checks payable to:
Christopher Kohls Fire Department
930 E. Christopher Creek Loop
Payson, AZ 85541
Veronica Hipolito & Joe Traino
Alex was a fun loving, warm and caring man with a great sense of humor. I loved hearing stories from Diego and Camille about the adventures at cabin weekends with their grandpa. Alex will be deeply missed. Our sincerest condolences, Veronica Hipolito & Joe Traino
Dale Garner
I believe he’s in the arms of the Lord with no pain and only love to surround him I pray that you find piece in the prayers are with you and your family
Mika and Nicci Klepper
To the greatest neighbor one could ever ask for. For the 18 years we lived across the street and all the many many memories of watering the trees and keeping an eye out for each other’s homes in the middle of the night, I think the Lord for your friendship .
God speed…say howdy to John… i’m sure you have already had the party.
love ya
Ted Anderson
Alex was a wonderful friend to me in the over 57 years I’ve known him and he will be in my heart and memory as long as I’m on this earth. There are so many fond memories of our times together at the Boat House, Kiddie Land, Up North… Cynthia and the rest of the family, please know that even though I haven’t been around for the last several years I share in your grief. God Bless you all.