All Obituaries

Jesse J. Sanchez Saginaw, Michigan   Jesse J. Sanchez, age 79 of Saginaw passed away September 8, 2021, at home after an extended illness.  Son of the late Pedro and Petra (Flores) Sanchez, Jesse was born January 13, 1942, in Thomaston Texas and later moved to Saginaw with his family.  He was a graduate of Arthur Hill Tech School. He was employed by General Motors as a Millwright at the Grey Iron Foundry for 25 years prior to his retirement.  He was member of St....

Sandra Rose Hernandez Bridgeville, Delaware   Sandra R. Hernandez, age 70 of Bridgeville, Delaware passed away August 22, 2021, at home. Daughter of the late Dominic J. and Geraldine C. Poepping, Sandra was born June 18, 1951, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. She married Raul Hernandez Jr and he survives her. Committal Service will take place 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 1, 2021, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Saginaw with entombment to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg-Brietzke...

Edna Perez Saginaw, Michigan   Edna Perez, age 57 of Saginaw passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at home after a 14-year battle with brain cancer. She was born May 25, 1964, in Corpus Christi, Texas and has lived in Saginaw for 34 years. She was employed as a store manager at Walgreen Drugs prior to her retirement. Surviving are her six children, Connie (Ramon) Malmsten, Amanda (Shane) McManus, Rene Jr. (Tahira) Rivera, Joshua (Vanessa) Perez, Victoria (Isaac) Blumenfeld, and...

Donald B. Milburn Hemlock, Michigan   Donald B. Milburn, age 74 of Hemlock passed away August 14, 2021, at Wellspring Lutheran Service Assisted Living Facility in Saginaw.  Son of the late Kirby and Margaret (Frever) Milburn, Donald was born December 11, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was married Jean Black, and together they raised five children.  Donald served in the U. S. Army and was later employed at IGA stores in Saginaw and Bridgeport and at Tuscarora Inc....

Thomas Charles Woodrow, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to his heavenly home on August 11, 2021. Born in Saginaw on May 9, 1931, to the late Joseph and Wilhelmina (Scherzer) Woodrow, Tom’s life was defined by service to God, his family, and his country. He was baptized on August 22, 1931, at Holy Cross Church and was confirmed on March 25, 1945, at Peace Lutheran Church in Saginaw. Tom was a decorated soldier in the US Army having served honorably in Japan,...

Jason Anthony Garcia Saginaw, Michigan   Jason A. Garcia, age 41 of Saginaw passed away Suddenly July 25, 2021, at home. Jason was born April 9, 1980, in Dennison, Ohio. He loved spending time with his children, nieces, and nephews. Jason had a great smile and was very caring. He was a very hard worker and was employed as a butcher. Surviving are Gissel Ana E. Garcia, Emiliano Vicente Garcia, Ethalia Renee Garcia, and Emmanuel Cruzito Garcia of Saginaw; Gina Gutierrez Garcia,...

Kenneth McCulloh, age 50 passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper.  Kenneth was born June 4, 1971. Complete arrangements are not available at this time and will be announced.

Charles A. McLeod III Saginaw, Michigan   Charles A. McLeod III, age 75 of Saginaw Township passed away July 29, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital.  The son of Charles A. and Kathleen (Couch) McLeod Jr., Charles was born November 6, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Saginaw as a child with his parents.  He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1963 and later earned his college degree from Ferris State University.  As a youngster, Charles played...

Melinda Lee Vasquez Saginaw, Michigan   Melinda Lee Vasquez age 43 of Saginaw, Michigan gained her wings on Monday July 12, 2021, at Medilodge of Sterling.  She was born on March 8, 1978, to Anthony and Carol Vasquez at Saginaw General Hospital. Melinda was preceded in death by her grandparents, her sister Cecilia Orozco, and a brother Alvin W. Lee Jr. She graduated from Ruben Daniels in 1996 and was employed at McDonalds and later elevated to a proud Manager at Marathon gas...

Cyprian Barsenas Saginaw, Michigan   Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great Grandfather, brother, and uncle to many nieces and nephews, passed away Saturday July 3, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. Age 82 years.  The son of the late Joaquina Barsenas and with help, raised by his late grandmother Donasiana Castanon (who was known to all by grandma “Chanita”) Cyprian was born on November 2, 1938, in Saginaw,...