Steven Wayne Mayo, 69, of Apache Junction went to be with Jesus on Monday, November 28, 2022. Steve was born April 20, 1953, to Hubert and Ruth Mayo at the Williams Air Force base in Mesa, Arizona.
Steve grew up in Mesa where he spent his days riding his bike miles to the second canal with his brother Ron. They would spend the day playing in the canal and eating watermelon out of the farm fields and wouldn’t ride home until dinnertime. He loved spending time at the bait shop and hanging out with all of his cousins and uncles. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or just out at the lake sitting and enjoying all of nature’s wonders, Steve loved spending time outdoors.
Steve’s greatest love was Tena, his wife of 51 years, his junior high school sweetheart. They had two sons. Steve loved taking his family camping, including road trips to Disneyland. He loved gardening
With his granddaughters and also loved to take them fishing. Steve was a tenderhearted, loving and caring person, a devoted husband, father and papa.
Steve retired from ADOT after 18 years. He was a lead tech and assigned the jobs of the day. Along with his regular position he was also part of the Alert team that did traffic control for fatal accidents on the freeways for 16 years.
Steve is survived by his wife Tena, sons, Steve (Liz) Mayo and Rob (Teresa) Mayo, granddaughters Hannah (Cody) Powers, Ariel (Taylor) Key, and Victoria (Jacob) Nelson, great grandkids Hopi and Leo; brother, Ronnie Mayo, and Sister Debbie (Randall) Mayo; as well as many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Steve was met in Heaven by his parents Hubert and Ruth Mayo and great granddaughter, Aurora May.
Services will be Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10am at the Mountain View Cemetery Chapel.
7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207.
Tena, Stevie, Bobby, Ronnie, and Debbie, My world has been shattered by the loss of Steve. He was always such a kind-hearted and thoughtful man! He was such a gentle giant! Being close to the same age, we spent a lot of time together as kids at the bait store, when our parents got together, and at Calvary Assembly. Steve ALWAYS had the utmost integrity in everything he did! I could count on Steve no matter what to be someone I could talk to, lean on, or just have fun with. Like you, I am going to miss his gentleness and kindness. Steve was the best cousin and one of the finest men I knew. Lots of love and prayers to you and your family. Rest in peace, dear Steve. Always, Dottie Dawn
We are all sure going to miss Steve , He was such a fun loving guy and a pleasure to be around ever since we were kids ! We shared our love of horses and the Mountains from our youth ! We laughed so much about silly things we did and said and really enjoyed each other’s company . He wrote a poem about me and my trips in the Superstition Mountains that I will always treasure .
I hope you are enjoying your reunion with our family , you sure lived a good and blessed life and I was always so proud to call you my nephew .
Love you ,
Uncle Dale