Viorel Botos, age 38

Lost to gun violence on April 28, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Vio
    2 Papa V - Given in high school for protecting and looking out for his friends
    2 Rel or Relu - Only his family (siblings and mom) would call him this name.
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    15 Intelligent, honest, confident, ambitious, talented, charming, attractive, generous & protective
    3 Funny, caring, kindhearted, helper, protector, amazing laugh, hardworker, sense of humor, innovative
  • Occupation:
    2 Handyman
  • Workplace:
    2 ET Limousines
    2 Home Depot
  • Schools attended:
    2 Shaw Butte Elementary
    2 Aire Libre Elementary
    2 Greenway Middle School
    2 North Canyon High School
    2 Paradise Valley Community College
  • Comments:
    15 I love you Viorel. You will never be forgotten. Love Sunflower
    12 You were my world Viorel. I miss u so much. Until we meet again. Love Melanie
    7 I miss you so much my sweet big brother. Love you always, Roxy 🧡
    3 I'll never stop fighting for you Viorel. I pray for justice every day. I miss you every day. -Roxy
    3 My best friend, always there for people, one day we'll meet again. RIP -Ryan

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