Louis Azar

Louis Azar, age 79, passed away on January 25, 2021 in North Las Vegas. Louis was born August 6, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up with his 3 brothers Peter, David, and George. The brothers were raised by their mother, Garnet, and stepfather, William, who was in the US Navy. They moved around as a Navy family and even lived on Guam. After graduating from Point Loma High School, Louis joined the US Navy as a radioman. During his time in the Navy he also received an associate degree in pre-engineering from Tidewater Community College and would serve in the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal with Valor and a Vietnam Campaign Medal. He retired after 23 years of service as a Master Chief in 1980. Louis is survived by his wife Neri; daughters Deborah, Michele, Jennifer, Maricel, Neri Louise; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; and brothers Peter and David. He is predeceased by his brother George and son James.