Obituary

On Wednesday, November 2, Daniel Vincent Blair, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Vietnam Veteran unexpectedly passed away. He was seventy-five. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, moved to California in 1960 and was drafted to Vietnam at the age of 19. After Vietnam, Dan went back to school at Southgate Community College, where he met the love of his life Janka, who became his wife. They were together for over fifty years.

Dan was very involved with his family and grandchildren. Dan also loved playing softball, mountain biking, gardening, and watching his favorite sports teams, the Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals. He is survived by his wife, Janka, son Daniel, daughter-in-law Patricia, and five grandchildren Breana, Shyanne, Danielle, Brayden, and Vanessa. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Chapel, and the funeral at 12:30 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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paula cohen says:

November 5, 2022

Janka and Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, let us know.

Your neighbors,

Paula and Mark Cohen

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Bill + Kathy Stroh says:

November 5, 2022

Dear Janka, So sorry for you lose. Bill and I always enjoyed talking to Dan while we where on our walks. It was so nice living by you in CantaMia.

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Roger Seier says:

November 6, 2022

I’m sorry for your loss, my condolences to your family.

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James Braziel says:

November 7, 2022

I played softball with Dan for many years and we became good friends. Dan was always happy and friendly! We used to brag to each other about our grandkids and their successes in sports. Dan was a good teammate and friend and I will truly miss him .

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David Labate says:

November 7, 2022

Janka and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted in the thoughts and prayers of your loved ones and friends.

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