Wayne Carl Tchida

Wayne Carl Tchida was born September 25, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Tony and Edna (LaMee) Tchida and passed away January 23, 2022, at his home in Show Low, Arizona.

He grew up in South Phoenix and graduated from South Mountain High School. He married Sandra Brown July 3, 1965, in Phoenix, Arizona and they made their home in Phoenix. They were later divorced. He retired from Frys Grocery Market and moved to Show Low and built his home.

He is survived by a son, Gary Wayne Tchida and 2 granddaughters, Delaney Jane (16) and Jenna Kay (13) of Florence, Arizona, and a brother, James (Norlene) of Lakeside, Arizona.

He is pre-deceased by his parents; brother, Gene; and sister, JoAnne Anderson.

He loved to hunt wild game and ride his motorcycle with friends. These hobbies ended when he became ill with Parkinson’s disease.

He will be missed by all.