Michael "Mike" Wayne LaLena, age 76, of Youngtown, Arizona passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020. Mike was born October 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Annie Oneda Grandstaff LaLena and Thomas Anthony LaLena.
Mike worked for General Electric for many years as a maintenance electrician. He also served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Blanchard. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking and working on anything electrical.
Mike was a devoted Christian, he loved teaching children God's word. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Blanchard for many years. After moving to Youngtown, Arizona Mike became a member of the First Baptist Church of Sun City.
Mike is survived by his wife, Barbara LaLena; daughters, Staci LaLena Goodman (Mitch) and Wendy LaLena Roe (Jamie); son, Brian M. LaLena (Michelle); sisters, Carol Hampson and Nancy Boone; grandchildren Johnathon Goodman, Allison Goodman, Andrew Roe, Caleb Roe, Morgan Roe, Bryson LaLena and Jenevie LaLena.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Anthony LaLena and his mother, Annie Oneda Grandstaff LaLena.
A private family graveside was held July, 7, 2020 at Centuries Memorial Park. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the family regrettably could not gather to celebrate Mike's life. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date at the First Baptist Church of Blanchard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike's memory may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, Louisiana 71211 and Co-Operative Program- Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association, 5875 W. 70th St., Shreveport, Louisiana 71129.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CenturiesMemorialFH.com for the LaLena family.
