Obituary of Yvonne E. Nistico

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Yvonne E. Nistico-Hendrix, known as "Bunny" to family and close friends, announces her sudden passing on December 6, 2017 at 69 years of age. Yvonne was born March 25, 1948 in McKeesport Pennsylvania. Yvonne graduated from Downey High School in 1966. Throughout her life Yvonne enjoyed traveling for work as an Operating Engineer. She loved to tell people "I've lived in 48 states and 2 countries". Yvonne settled in Lake Havasu in 2001. She was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and avid Pittsburgh Steeler Fan. Yvonne enjoyed being a member and a recently elected officer (Treasurer) of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4299. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Dorothy MacDonald; brothers, Chuck and Dick MacDonald; sister, Beverly Carper. Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Steve Hendrix; daughter and best-friend HeatherDee Elliott; son, William McHaney II; stepsons, Shane and Jeremy Hendrix; stepdaughter, Chelsi; seven grandchildren, JaVonne, Billy, Melany, Collin, Eva, Estella, and Royal; three step grandchildren, Nathan, Liam, and Neveah; sister, Janet Thurston-Dockens, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. A Celebration of Life in memory of Yvonne will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 @ 12:30pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4299, 1561 Marlboro Dr. Lake Havasu City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Norona Effect Inc., 1642 McCulloch Blvd N317, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free copy to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.