Mike passed away on February 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by Amalia his wife of 71 years, his three children four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His services will be held at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Pico Rivera. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
Mike was born on the fourth of July in 1923 in El Paso, Texas. He was raised by his father Miguel, along with his two brothers Lolo and Nash in Needles, California. During World War II in 1943 he served in the Army Air Corps in the Northern Africa and European Theatre. Years later, he took pride in his years of service by regularly attending veteran commemorations on patriotic national holidays.
After the war he returned home and settled in the Los Angeles area, he worked for Peterson Manufacturing Company until he retired.
Mike was an avid guitar player and enjoyed the comradery of his guitar friends. In addition, he enjoyed worldwide traveling with his wife for many years. He also enjoyed being at home with his wife and grandchildren.
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