Vichit “Jay” Boutchyard, of Rio Rico, departed this earthly life to join the Lord, surrounded by family on Friday, November 17, 2017. On August 26, 1953, she was born in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand to Sathira and Sian Senachai. She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Boutchyard Jr.; son, Jon Walling; daughter, Lisa Wakeman; and 4 grand children. Jay was a kind hearted and loving person that has touched so many lives through out the years as she traveled with her husband during his career in the United States Air Force. She was passionate about cooking ethic foods from various countries and tending to her garden. She will be greatly missed by all of us… However, we are comforted knowing the Lord has prepared a place for her in His heavenly garden. The Boutchyard family would like to express our gratitude to our family, friends, and neighbors for their thoughts, prayers, and support during this traumatic loss. Services will begin at Most Holy Nativity Catholic Parish in Rio Rico, Arizona, on Friday, December 1, 2017 with a Rosary recital at 10:30 a.m. A Mass Celebration will follow at 11:00 a.m.Services and arrangements entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels, 891 W. Mariposa Rd. Nogales, Arizona, 85621 (520) 281-4489.