Walter J. Hirsch - 3/14/38- 8/4/12, the light of my life was extinguished today. Illness won over goodness, but the fight to live was a good one. Gloria Ingraham Hirsch, his wife is left with beautiful memories. Also survived by 5 loving step children, whose lives were enriched by loving him, his son Michael and grandson Griffin. A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ. with A Farewell Service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Valley of the Sun as well, for additional information visit, www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com.