Entered eternal paradise at age 67 on December 8, 2020 after an exhausting battle and complications from Covid-19.
Born in Phoenix, AZ to Josephine and David Avila he is survived by his loving wife, Carmen of 23 years, his daughter Renee (Juan), step-children Sam Lopez Jr., Milo Lopez, and Monica Valencia (Thomas). Larry had four grandchildren: Vivieonna, Baldemar, Xavier, and Eustacia, six step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. He was also survived by a brother Richard Avila and four sisters, Mary Lou Johnston, Barbara Atencio, Stella Redus and Patricia Montez.