She was married to Robert L. Mayer on July 9, 1949. Aino was proceeded in death by Robert; her parents William and Hilja Naykki; her brother William Veijo; and her nephew Thomas.
She had a passion for music and was an accomplished flutist. Aino also loved playing the American songbook music on the organ. However, her passion for her family was the strongest and she devoted her life to her husband Robert and her two sons, Robert and John.
In her late fifties and early sixties, Aino became an avid long distance runner and won age-group races from 5K up to the half-marathon distance. She enjoyed playing golf and tennis and following their professional players. She also was a fan of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks.
She is survived by sons Robert (Marsha) and John; her grandchild Kevin; her niece Susan Sherry; and her dearest cousin Eila Haubrich.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, November 14, 2018, at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale. The family requests donations in her memory be made to The American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Valley, Arizona.