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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 6, 2021
Barro’s Dr Pepper tuition giveaway starts
OBITUARIES Michael Alexander Cota
Michael was born Dec 29, 1987 and passed Sept 24, 2021 he is survived by his mother Sandy Stuart and father Ronald Harris; sisters, Alicia Reagan and Sara Harris and his seven year old son Alexander Michael. He was loved by many cousins, aunts and uncles. Michael lived in Arizona all his life, he attended Peoria High School.
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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
arro’s Pizza is once again giving away $10,000 to one local resident in the 2021 Arizona Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway. The prize money is available to help pay college tuition or any related educational expenses. Entries will be accepted online at barrospizza.com/drpeppercontest. “This annual partnership with Dr Pepper, to help a local student, is such an important initiative for us,” said Bruce Barro, owner of Barro’s Pizza. “We are very proud to be able to continue this annual tradition of helping one local student that may not otherwise be able to afford their school expenses. It means a lot to be able to help a student achieve their educational goals.” The Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway has awarded $85,000 to students in Arizona since 2012. Submissions are open to all Arizona residents 18 or older. A winner will be selected at random from the online and text-to-win entries. The winner can use the money to pay for current expenses such as tuition and books or to pay off outstanding student loans. Entries will be accepted through Dec. 12. For more information about the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, visit drpeppertuition.com.
Services will be held Oct 5, 2021, at Thompson Funeral Chapel 926 S. Litchfield Rd. from 1:30-4:00pm.
Julia Ann Lopez Hernandez
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Julia Ann Lopez Hernandez Passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2021 at the age of 57. She was born in Phoenix, AZ to the parents of Norma and Joe Lopez of Phoenix, AZ. She is survived by her husband, Tom Crecencio Hernandez and two sons, Javier Thomas Hernandez and Michael Lopez and her grandson Michael Lopez Jr. Other immediate surviving family members include her brother Benny Lopez (wife Rosemary) her two sisters, Diana Lopez and Rene Oviedo Lopez (wife Ashley). Additional family members include many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Lopez (March 2021).
Joyce Kendall
Mrs. Joyce Kendall, 83, of Surprise, Arizona went home to be with her Heavenly Father, on September 21st, 2021 in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born on August 14th, 1938 in Dumas, Texas, to Elwood Harkins and Lillie Thompson. The family suggests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please leave condolences for the family at https://www.simplycremationaz.com/ obituary/joyce-kendall/
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Arthur Medrano
Arthur Medrano age 62 of Avondale passed away on Sept 21, 2021 in Phx AZ. He was a proud veteran who served in the U.S Army as a Combat Engineer. He was born in Detroit Michigan to John Medrano and Bertha Perez .Survived by his wife Irene. 1 daughter Marissa Garcia 3 sons Steve Medrano (Mona), Mark Medrano (Joanna) and Roman Garcia. 6 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 2 sisters Sara Goebel (Greg), Rachel Perez. 4 brothers Edvardo (Donna), Michael, John and Bill Medrano. Proceeded in death by his parents John Medrano and Bertha Perez. He will be forever loved and missed. Private services will be held at a later time.
