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River Nesta Maize

July 3, 1999 — November 29, 2023

River Nesta Maize

River Nesta Maize
Born Jul 3, 1999
Passed Nov 29, 2023 due to a senseless act of violence

River was born in Huntington Beach California and moved to Prescott with his parents in 2005 when he was 6. He attended local schools and enjoyed all sports. River worked in the family auction business Reata Pass Gallery located in Dewey Humboldt on hwy69 at Agua Fria road. He was an assistant manager and art supervisor.
River was taken from us by an act of senseless violence during a robbery that occurred at his home.

River was an extremely kind and gregarious person known for his contagious smile and inspiring laughter.
He is survived by his parents Cletus Robison and Gigi Gangel. His grandparents John and Diana Gangel and Meemaa Susan Mccormick
Sister Malia Mimi Maize, extended family the Robisons, Szemes, Millers and Pyles. Stepsisters Jessica and Kelsey. His best friend Rodney and 100s of other young friends too numerous to mention as well as auction clients nationwide.
River was an aspiring artist and a lifetime art lover since his childhood. River now rests with the greatest artist of all time and finest teacher. Our family prays that he helps paint the sunrise with the world as his canvas.
A visitation for River will be held at Ruffner Wakelin Prescott Chapel, 303 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ, on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 4-7 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Ruffner Wakelin Prescott Chapel on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 am with a burial to follow at Arizona Pioneers Home Cemetery

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Friday, December 8, 2023

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel

303 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303

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Funeral

Saturday, December 9, 2023

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel

303 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303

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Graveside

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Starts at 12:30 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

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