Denise Diaz

Denise passed peacefully early on the morning of April 13^th after issues with her health. She was born (1956) and raised in PA to parents Ronald Sr. and Caroline Lyle, she also lived in CA and CO until settling down in AZ in 1984 where she built and lived out the remainder of her life.

Denise is survived by Gary Brinkley (boyfriend); three children (and spouses): Carol Simpson, Christy Leasure (Rich), Rob Dobbin (Rosalyn); nine grandchildren (and partners):   Aaron Simpson, Vanessa Lyle (Victor); Bryanna Leasure (Chaz ), Brayden Leasure (Jessica), Dejah Mitchell, Brandon Dobbin (Erin), Sharai Burt, Bradley Leasure (Alisyn), and Jordan Dobbin; and three great-grandchildren: Lilliana, Ava, Victoriano Ezra.  Denise is also survived by her brothers (and spouses):   Ronald Lyle Jr (Shirl) and Russell Lyle (Bev); and twelve nieces and nephews:  Ronnie III, Jason, Tiffany, Brittany, Anthony, Lois, Kelly, Jessica, Russell Jr, Shawn, Kenny, and Jennifer. She was preceded in death by her mom Caroline and father Ronald Sr., brothers Anthony and Kenneth. In addition, Denise was well loved with amazing friends and family expanding to multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your path.”  Proverbs 3.5-6