Simply CremationLarry R. Arvila
Larry R. Arvila, 49, of Phoenix Arizona, left this world on February 12, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque NM, July 13, 1970. He is survived by no one famous but by many that loved him deeply and dearly; his wife, Kirsi of Turku, Finland; his mother and her husband, Clift and Marti Barnewolt, Scottsdale, Mother-in-Law, Anne Heinonen, Turku, Finland; his brother Michael Arvila and wife Kellie, Phoenix; sister, Allison Powers and husband James, Phoenix; brother, Doug Barnewolt, Sun City; Sister-in-law, Anna Jantti and her husband Henri, Kaarina, Finland; Uncle Jerry and wife Beverly of Kirtland, NM; Aunt Geraldine Blaylock of Junction, TX; Aunt Elizabeth and husband Mark Imrich, Surprise; Aunt Annette Simpson of Mabton, WA; Nephew, Blake Arvila, Phoenix; Nephew and Godson, Onni Jantti of Kaarina, Finland; Nieces, Alina and Matilda, Kaarina, Finland; Cousins; Sheri Thorn and husband Albert; Colby Blaylock and wife Pamela, Sanderson TX; Rachael Blaylock, Junction TX; Barbara Dillaway and husband Pete, LaMesa, NM; Charity and husband Donovan, Kirtland, NM; Christopher Guillen and wife Maggie, Mattawa, WA; Danielle Watkins, Mabton, WA; and a strong brotherhood of Navy buddies.
Shortly after graduating Prescott High School in 1988, Larry enlisted in the Navy’s Fast Attack Submarine community assigned to the U.S.S. Hammerhead as Sonar Tech Submarines-Petty Officer 2nd Class, until it was decommissioned in 1994; and then assigned to the U.S.S. Groton, followed by the U.S.S. Louisville. He was awarded and decorated with the Navy Achievement medal; Second Good Conduct Award; Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Arctic Service Ribbon; and the Enlisted Submarine Warfare Breast Insignia.
Following his time in the Navy, Larry entered the Real Estate profession working in escrow and title and then went on to become a licensed Real Estate Agent and transaction coordinator with Realty Executives.
A memorial service is being held in the home of Mark and Elizabeth Imrich 17516 W. Dahlia Dr. Surprise, AZ 85388 on February 29, 2020 from 11 am to 3 pm. All are welcome. Internment will be the VA Cemetery in Prescott later this year.
May God comfort those who mourn his passing. You have my condolences during this time of loss.
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May your hearts find peace and comfort. It is an honor to serve your family.
We all honor and thank Larry for his service to our country and to all those he served in our company at Realty Executives. He was one to go above and beyond for others. Our thoughts and hearts, are reaching-out in prayerful unison to Larry’s family and friends as they reflect upon and celebrate Larry’s forty nine years with us.
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, the main is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend’s or of thine own were: any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. – John Donne
On behalf of Realty Executives Phoenix, we extend our deepest condolences and wish the Arvila Family and all acquaintances peace in this difficult time.
Larry and I have worked together for the last three years. My heart is broken that he left us so soon. He was so smart and kind and always the best advisor to me. I considered him my partner in real estate and I miss him every day. My condolences to all of his family and friends. I pray he has found peace.
Hey Cousin I will always miss. U and u have. Place in my Heart and I will alway have a candle lit for u!!! Thank u for keeping our country save! Now u can hang up ur Navy outfit and Fly High With Angel Wings!!! Love u
Rachel Blaylock
Our sincere condolences to all of the family and friends of Larry Ray. May you find comfort in the memories you hold in your heart of good times with him. His Uncle Paul Arvila has several amusing stories about Larry Ray that he has told me over the years. We will miss his spirit.