Novick “The King” Virgil Barley
December 25, 1979 January 5, 2021
Our hearts are broken and heavy to announce the passing of our beloved little brother, Novick Barley. There are absolutely no words to describe how devastating this loss is in our family or to even begin to comprehend this void we feel inside. As we stay strong for one another and honor Novicks life, we're reminded of how much of an impact hes made in a lot of peoples lives. From growing up in Somerton, AZ on the East Cocopah Reservation with his father, mother, older brother, Stuart, Naomie, and Noah Barley and his close first cousins who were raised together as brothers and sisters which were always creating great childhood memories, To the friends he encountered and partook in mischievous activity with while attending Cibola High School where he graduated in 1998. To the numerous individuals who developed tenacious friendships while working with him at the Cocopah Casino for over 17 years in the Surveillance Department. There was defiantly more than meets the eye when it pertained to Novick.
He was an avid moviegoer who enjoyed the Star Wars saga, a gentleman of fine taste who was always able to indulge in the richer things in life, a devoted and passionate Arizona Cardinals fan who collected jerseys and memorabilia but most importantly he was a protector to those he loved and cherished by ensuring their safety, confidence and trust. Novick defiantly made an impression in the community with his unique characteristics of smart wits, sarcasm, outspokenness and unapologetic sense of humor. Learning to live without those qualities is going to be difficult and our lives are going to be less invigorating without him. Stay strong with the force because we know, no one is ever really gone.- Luke Skywalker.
Novick will be missed tremendously by his brother and sister-in-law Noah and Roxanne Barley. Nephews Gabriel and Michael Barley, step-niece Aurora
Johnson, step children Isaiah Silva and Genesis Silva, close sister Kym Thomas, Kamie and Kellie Phillips, Deanna Thomas and Colletta Phillips. Close brothers James Barley, Eric, Aaron and Virgil White, Keil and Verley Valenzuela Jr. and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Although we are hurt and grieving we know that traditionally you are preparing your journey to go home to your father and mother Stuart and Naomie Barley, aunts, Patsy Phillips and Jeannie Hayes White along with our other realities who are eagerly awaiting for your arrival. We love you Little Brother and well keep you in our hearts forever.
A Viewing will be held from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel on Friday, January 15, 2021 for his close friends, co-workers and anyone who wishes to say goodbye one last time. Cocopah Tribal Ceremonies will follow from 5:00 pm Friday evening to 5:00 am on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the West Cocopah Cryhouse. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun