Apache Junction Flower Shops

Apache Junction AZ News

Jun 22, 2016

Flower delivery complaints bloom in the spring

I called Avas Flowers the day before Mother's Day, understanding it might take a little longer," said Sam of Apache Junction, Ariz., in a ConsumerAffairs review. "They were not delivered on Sunday. By 5 pm on Tuesday they still had not received them, so I called Ava's to cancel the order." But, Sam said, it wasn't that simple. He said he made 27 telephone calls and sent three emails, all requesting that the order be canceled, with no luck.  "Finally on Wednesday, they texted me and said the plant was delivered on Tuesday at 4:30ish. I called mom to verify this and that was the only true thing they told me. Later that week I called to have them go and pick them up, as I wanted a full refund. The idiot on the phone explained 'They had been delivered. You won't get a refund.'" Not just delivery Consumers rate Avas Flowers Besides delivery problems, consumers are often unhappy with the selection or quality of the flowers. "I ordered red roses for my dying grandmother. I clearly stated I wanted the red roses and they said yes and they delivered carnations," said Lee of Kailua Kona, Hawaii. "They then argued with me and said they were roses when clearly they were carnations." Olivia of Ocala, Fla., also had a problem with the selection. "They sent whatever they wanted!!! Not even close to what I purchased for $103.00. They said they were local... THEY ARE NOT!" Kiki of Waynesville, Ohio, called on a Friday afternooon to get flowers for a Saturday funeral.  "I was called this afternoon (Tuesday) and told that the flowers were not delivered but they could send a nice arra...

Jan 8, 2016

William 'Bill' Alfred Dorn

Joan Dorn; special cousins, Gladys Spallato of Kenosha, and Doris ( Wayne) Hollingshead of Warrens; and his last surviving aunt, Thelma Joseph of Apache Junction, Ariz.; as well as close family; and many friends. He was preceded in death by parents; and an infant brother. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St., Tomah. Pastor Dennis Frost will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Warren-Mills Cemetery, Warrens. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials are given in Bill’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. “God, Grant me the Serenity, To accept the things I cannot change…, The Courage, To change the things I can…, And the Wisdom, To know the difference” ... (La Crosse Tribune)