HASTINGS, Brian T.

Brian T. Hastings, 23, of Cave Creek, AZ, passed away at his residence. Brian was born February 13, 1981 in Hamilton, Ohio to Thomas R. and Donna R. (Cox) Hastings. Brian and his family moved to Arizona in 1989 from Ohio and he was a 1999 graduate of the Accelerated Learning Centers, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Gabriel Council #13286. Brian is survived by his long time companion, Nicole Apodaca; his beloved daughter, Christina Marie; his devoted parents, Toni and Donna Hastings; brother, Michael Hastings; step-sister, Michelle Hastings; step-brother, Chad Dixon; grandparents, Ray and Marcia Cox; Aunt Carol Cox; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Friday, April 2, 2004 t Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd., Carefree, AZ. A scripture service was held Friday, also at the church. A Mass of the Resurrection was held Saturday, April 3, 2004 also at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Wells Fargo Bank Tom & Donna Hastings in Memory of Brian T. Hastings for Christina Marie Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 480-991-5800. Published in the Arizona Republic on 4/1/2004.