VOJIR, SR.,
Allen Francis
Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona)
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, p. A-6
On March 24, 2023, surrounded by family, Allen Francis Sr. met his
father in Heaven. He was born August 29, 1937 in Queens, New York, to
Frank and Helen Vojir. In fifth grade, he met his sweetheart and
lifetime companion, Elaine Gress. They married in 1957 and remained so
for 65 years until his death. Al enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee in
1956 where he was stationed in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia. In 1973, he,
Elaine and their three children moved to Southern Florida.
A hardworking individual, Al would make sure his family was provided for
always. He founded Southern Industries, a small business that was vital
to the installation of conveyor systems and repair of the boarding
bridges, ensuring the safety of passengers during the construction of
the RSW Airport. He was an avid automobile enthusiast, which influenced
the creation of a family-run machine shop in 1986. He was exceptionally
great to his grandchildren and would take them on family road trips very
year to see the sites of the Grand Canyon, Myrtle Beach, the Statue of
Liberty and Colonial Williamsburg. His humor and quick wit was instilled
in the minds of his family and will continue to spread among later
generations. He will be missed beyond measure.
Al is preceded in death by his son Russell Vojir (Aaron). He is survived
by his wife, Elaine Vojir; his children Allen Vojir Jr. (Wendy), and
Jacquelaine Brennan (Martin); grandchildren, Amanda Vojir, Michael
Brennan (Karena), Kristen Lefever (Evan), Allisun Vojir (Matthew);and
his great-grandchildren, Brody, Karson, Channing, Jaxson, Peyton, Remi
and Atlas.
Friends may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com
Arrangements have been made under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral
Home & Crematory.