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Words from her mother, Chrisie:

"We are looking forward to celebrating Ava's life tomorrow, Sat June 2 at 11am at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale. Lunch will be served at the church immediately following the ceremony. Ava would have liked us all to wear bright colors while we celebrate and remember her life. Thank you for your support."

Local entrepreneurs Rob, Thom, and Diana Besett are fulfilling Scottsdale’s snack cravings with their June 4 opening of Doc Popcorn at Scottsdale Fashion Square, offering a delicious, all-natural, fresh-popped snack. 

Marriott celebrates its partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as it opens the first Marriott built on U.S. Tribal Land.  The grand opening and ribbon cutting will incorporate Native American customs with local Scottsdale flavor through traditional food, dance and other cultural expressions on Tuesday, June 5 at Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River.  The hotel is also certified through the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Volume Program – the first in the hotel leader’s portfolio. www.marriott.com

Last night, Ava Holder, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was five years old.

Ava's mother, Chrisie Funari, wrote: “While our hearts ache we are also so proud of Ava. She fought so hard for 3.5 years. She did not lose. Ava stayed calm and composed and true to herself. Yesterday she was still being herself using...