Roli Licup 1961-2022

"You were seriously such a light at Arcadia. You always had a smile on your face, never complained, most positive person. You will be missed."  - Taylor Richey
"You always lit up a room, you always had the brightest and biggest smile, you always made me smile and laugh too. I envision you skating on clouds now, beaming with joy like always..." - Layla Bridges
"At that time I didn't know him well, but when I broke my leg on the ice at Arcadia he was the only person to stop and help me." - Michele Cunningham
"Thank you Roli for your heartfelt passion for helping all that discover the love of skating.  I will never forget your kindness" - Susanna Bullaro
“Roli Licup was a generous soul and it is fitting that his love of skating will live on for others” - Beverly Kelly
“Roli was such a positive light in my family, a dear friend to my younger sister, an adopted uncle to my twin daughters, an accomplished chef and my personal fashion advisor in my clubbing days.  He was so much to so many. Rest In Peace, Roli” - Elizabeth Troutmanlear
"I met Roli when I started college, back in 2008. He was so friendly and welcoming and really reignited by love of skating.  I will miss him dearly." - Andrea Bustamante
Roli Licup (1961 - 2022) was an adult figure skater who began skating at the Arcadia Ice Arena (now AZ Ice Arcadia) around 2008. He started as a beginning adult student in the Arcadia Learn-to-Skate Program and later took private lessons and became a very competent skater. He joined the Arcadia Figure Skating Club in 2010 as one of the founding members. He always enjoyed helping other skaters learn their basic skating skills.

In March of 2016 he took a job at AZ Ice Arcadia that he thought would just be temporary while he continued his job search, but he was a hard worker and soon he had been crossed trained on all the positions in the rink including Pro-Shop Cashier, Barista,  Party Room Coordinator, Birthday Party Lesson Instructor, Zamboni Driver and Facilities and Ice Maintenance Technician. 

At the rink he was always moving at a fast pace, but would make time to greet everyone with his friendly smile. His last shift was on Martin Luther King Day, Jan 17th, 2022 when he finished the ice maintenance for his final time.

Roli Licup Memorial Fund:

To honor the life of adult figure skater Roli Licup the Arcadia FSC has established a fund to help figure skaters of all ages who are in need of financial assistance to pursue their skating goals.


Make a Donation:

Memorial Celebration:

Date: Saturday Feb 5, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: AZ Ice Arcadia
Details:  Attendees will be able to skate after the service and food will be provided in the bar. 

Thank You Donors

Donors as of Feb 22, 2022
Susan Kerr, Phoenix, AZ
Susanna Bullaro, Peoria, AZ
Kevin McGreal, Orland Park, IL
Anna Thieret, Alexandria, VA
Scott Harvey, Studio City, CA
Andrea Bustamante
Donna Kelly, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Beverly Kelly, Mission Viejo, CA
Ana Lia Johnson, Phoenix, AZ
Jill Asprey, Swisher, IA
Emily Wolf, Stoneham, AL
Patti Craze, Phoenix, AZ
Jeremy Pierce
Matthew White
Ronald Kramer, Chandler, AZ
Alan Duda, Phoenix, AZ
Alex Rollison
Menie & Steve Bell, Nashville, TN
Joseph Stazzone
James Grandjean, Phoenix, AZ
JoAnn Goetz
Jennifer Fuhrmann
Elizabeth Troutmanlear, Mesa, AZ
​Michael McAuly
Lorilin Rogers, Phoenix, AZ
John Matthews, Phoenix, AZ
The Arcadia Figure Skating club is a 501(c)3 established in 2010 to promote figure skating in the Greater Phoenix Area. Arcadia FSC is a member of United States Figure Skating and represents skaters in qualifying and non-qualifying events sanctions by USFS.