Larry Cowens, 55, of Avondale, AZ passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2012. He was born on November 19, 1956 in Phoenix, AZ to Louis and Dale Cowens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Dale, as well as his brother David. He is survived by his partner of 38 years, Diane; daughter Lisa; stepsons Richard Galindo, David and Robert; sister Linda; brothers Louis, Bob, Jesse, and Carl; 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday November 29, 2012 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. Donations can be made to Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013.