Fr. Gregory M. Kotnis, J.C.L. died February 5, 2021 at the age of 90.
Fr. Kotnis was born September 20, 1930 in Poland and Ordained to the Priesthood on June 17, 1956 for the Order of St. Paul the Hermit.
Fr. Kotnis arrived in Phoenix in January 1980 and was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix in 1983. He served as parochial vicar of St. Louis the King, St. Clement of Rome and Our Lady of the Lake in Lake Havasu where he served until retirement in 1995. In retirement he served parishes in the Sun City and Surprise area until his health declined. Fr. Kotnis was a linguist who spoke Polish, Italian, French, and English.
Services: Vigil/visitation will take place on Sunday, February 14, from noon-2 p.m. with the vigil at 1 p.m., Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 15, at 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Parish, 14818 W. Deer Valley Drive, Sun City West.