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Davalos, John Albert Age 96, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born May 27, 1922 in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. John left his beloved Mexico in 1942 and headed to the U.S., via Southern California. He would spend hours at the dinner table recounting stories of his young adulthood. John soon met his future bride, Mary Jacqueline (Jackie) Moncada, in the Roseland area in Chicago and was married on May 21, 1949. Longtime residents of Chicago, IL, John and Mary moved to Gilbert, AZ, after he retired from Lever Bros (Hammond, IN). They shared almost 54 years together before Mary passed away in April, 2003. John had a ferocious appetite to read, especially world history. And he had no problem sharing that history with you, whether you wanted to hear it or not. Ask him the time and he would share with you a view of the world globe educating you of the earth's circumference, time zones and the speed of the sun along the earth's surface. One of John's most quoted phrases was one attributed to Julius Caesar "Veni, Vidi, Vici" ("I came, I saw, I conquered"). We somehow seem it's a fitting summary of John's life. John is survived by his six children, Steven (Donna) Davalos, Gloria (Tim/deceased) Ferm, Christine (Terry) Begg, John (Liz) Davalos, Debbie (John) Mitchell, and Richard (Jen) Davalos; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way!), who all will miss him dearly. A Celebration of Life and Burial will be held on Sunday, October 21st, 11:00 a.m., at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ 85248. Phone 480-895-9232.
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Grief can be so hard but your wonderful memories you've shared with John and the comfort of God will help you cope Psalms 119:76.
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October 25, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May comfort from God's word and prayer strengthen the family during this difficult time.
1Peter 5:6,7 Psalms 31:7
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
October 22, 2018
My Condolences to the family. Ella Yancy
Ella Yancy
October 20, 2018
Extending heartfelt sympathy to the family during this difficult time. As you cherish the fond memories made with your loved one, treasure the hope that God has provided as recorded at Hosea 13:14. Think of what this can mean for you.
October 19, 2018
My sincere condolence to the family and friends of John.may fond memories John comfort and strengt strengthen during this time of grief. Job 33:25
October 19, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40
October 19, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May the fond memories you cherish of your dear loved one comfort you and may the encouraging words found at Psalms 94:19 strengthen you from day to day.
October 19, 2018
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