Lise’ Kennedy

PEORIA – Lise’ Jeanne Kennedy, 59, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on February 2, 2021, after a short but strenuous battle with COVID-19. She was born in Seattle, Washington, to Lucille and Clarence Zohn, known to all as Jo and Joe. Growing up, she developed a lifelong love of the Seattle Seahawks, but she still had plenty of cheerleader spirit left for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cardinals, NASCAR, and sports in general. Her lively personality served her well during a varied career which always put her in contact with people and in a position to help them. After an early retirement, she enjoyed traveling the open road with her husband, Mickey, and their dogs, Hershey and Sachico. Lise’ is survived by her husband and their three daughters, Michelle Pruitt, Velvet Leckie, and Mina Kennedy. She also leaves behind a son-inlaw, Craig Leckie, a grandson, Keyton Sweeney, seven surviving siblings and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Kidney Foundation in honor of Lise’ ‘s status as the recipient of a kidney transplant which endured for over 40 years, or your local Humane Society.

Please join Lise’ ‘s family and friends in sharing memories, photos, stories or videos on her tribute page at www.caminodelsol.com

March 26, 1942-March 1, 2021

Our most beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend has joined her family in Heaven on March 1, 2021 and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary was born at home in Mesa, Az, to parents Vivian (Phillips) and Milan Pavelich on March 26, 1942. She was the second born of eight children and was raised on the Pavelich family farm on South Stapley Drive and lived in Mesa all her life. A graduate of Mesa High School, she and her husband Kenneth owned and operated the Perkins Diesel Shop in Mesa, where she worked until approximately 2019.

Those who knew Mary loved her deeply. She was the most kind, giving and selfless person and always thought of others before herself. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth, her parents, her brother Michael and her sister RoseMary. She is survived by her three sons, Andrew (Mirka), Jay (Laura) and Ron (Faith), grandchildren; Andrew (Nona), Hannah, Ryan (Britney), Trey Wilson and great-grandchildren Paisley and Kenny and her brothers Nick and George and her sisters Katie Meyer, Joann (Jack) Wendell and May Porter, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service is planned for Saturday, March 13, at the Mesa Cemetery at 9:30 am. Arrangements are being made through Bunker Family Mortuary.