

Joel R. Rojas, M.D., age 42, died suddenly on January 13, 2014 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Joel was born on October 5, 1971 in the Philippines, the son of Dr. Flor and Carmencita Rojas. Joel graduated Grosse Pointe North High School and received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, majoring in zoology and anthropology. He continued his education at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He served his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Professionally, Dr. Rojas was a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He was also a member of the University of Michigan Alumni Association. Joel enjoyed fishing, collecting and playing guitars, sports memorabilia, photography and watching University of Michigan football and basketball. He was also a fan of the Detroit Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers. Dr. Rojas is survived by his parents, Dr. Flor and Carmencita Rojas; his brothers, Daniel and Jordan Rojas, his loving fiancee Kristen Lemke, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation for Dr. Rojas will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17 at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. Their will be a prayer service for the novena for the faithful departed at 6:00 pm and a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. His body will lie instate at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores from 11:30 am Saturday until mass at 12 noon. Monsignor G. Michael Burgarin will officiate. The family has suggested memorial contribution be made to either the St. Joan of Arc Exceptional Children Program, 22412 Overlake, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 or Fr. Solanus Center, c/o The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order, Attn: Development Office, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street; Detroit, MI 48207.
Funeral Home:
A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe
20705 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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