All Obituaries

Felix N. Trevino, age 81 of Saginaw Passed away March 14, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare.  The son of the late Antonio and Josepha Trevino, Felix was born July 10, 1937 in Pearsall, TX and moved to Saginaw as a child with his family.  He was employed by General Motors in Saginaw for 33 years prior to retirement in 1994. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  Felix enjoyed exercising daily, going to McDonalds Restaurant, attending Flea Markets, playing Lottery, and...

Joana J. Sandoval age 68 of Saginaw, Michigan passes away March 12, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital.  The daughter of the late John and Elena Sandoval Sr., Joana was born August 6, 1950 in Saginaw and was graduate of Sacred Heart High School.  Joana lived in Dalton, Georgia from 1990 to 2005 where she was a volunteer worker and Hispanic community advocate.  She established and was co-owner of Maria Elena Bakery in Carrollton for several years.  Joana was of...

Eleanor A. Dupuis, age 79 of Carrollton passed away Sunday. February 17, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper after a brief illness.  The former Eleanor Hair was born March 28, 1939 in Saginaw.  She was married to Chester Dupuis Sr. and he preceded her in death in 2008.  Eleanor loved fishing, cooking, gardening, garage sales, crafts and playing cards. Surviving are 7 children, Jim (Aleatha) Hair, LeRoy (Shari) Dupuis, Cleon Dupuis, Chester Dupuis Jr., Joe (Pat) Dupuis, Helen...

Homer was an amazing son, brother, father, tio/uncle and grandpa who passed away after a fearless battle with cancer surrounded by his family on February 2, 2019.He was born May 11, 1963 to Juana Hernandez and the late William Hernandez Jr. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and served in the Marines. He was a maintenance worker for Saginaw Board of Education. He attended Old Town Christian Outreach Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseshoes, bean bag toss and to BBQ. He loved...

Matthew W. Venegas, age 37 of Saginaw passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 26, 2019 at home.  Matthew was known as “Mateo” and he was born December 4, 1981 in Saginaw.  Mateo was a man of many talents, especially cooking, food preparation and artwork.  He used those talents to open many restaurants throughout Michigan.  He was of the Catholic faith. Mateo is survived by 1 son, Consintino; 2 daughters, Alexes and Luciana; his mother, Isabell Venegas; his...

Anna Pittman of Saginaw passed away January 22, 2019 at Serenity Springs Care Home in Saginaw at the age of 97 years.  The daughter of the late Robert and Fern (Sullivan) Roditcher, Anna was born June 12, 1921 in Kalkaska, Michigan. She married Othal Raymond Pittman in 1942 and he preceded her in death on June 6, 1992.  Mrs. Pittman was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Co. as a supervisor prior to her retirement.  She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Saginaw. ...

Jackie Dale Gilley of Prudenville, MI passed away January 23, 2019 at the age of 65 years.  He was born January 28, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN to Norma Jean Gilley.  He was a carpenter by trade in the construction industry prior to his retirement. He served in the U. S. Army in the 1970’s. He is survived by two sons, Cory Gilley and Shawn Gilley and one daughter, Raquel (Gilley) Maclin and 11 grandchildren. Memorial Service will be announced at a later...

Mary Ann Rohde passed away January 17, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel Post, Mary Ann was born September 14, 1942 in Bay City.  She was a graduate of Bay City Central High School and later graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in teaching.  She married Thomas C. Rohde on June 17, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bay City.  Mary Ann taught pre-school at Trinity Lutheran School in Monitor...

Patricia Ann Bruske, age 45 passed away January 14, 2019 in Saginaw.  Patricia was born September 7, 1973 in Saginaw and was a graduate of Bridgeport High School.  She was employed for many years at Merrill Technologies Group in Saginaw as an Administrative Assistant at the time of her death.  She was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are 2 brothers, Steve (Raschelle) Bruske and Matthew Bruske; her mother, Judith Brown; her grandfather, Donald Brown; and 4 nieces and nephews,...

Florentino Alcala passed away January 11, 2019 at the age of 78 years.  He was born January 3, 1941 to Maria del Carmen Sanchez and Julian Alcala in Durango, Mexico.  He married Marcia Marin on October 25, 1976.  Together they had one son, Benjamin H. Alcala.  Florentino worked many years at Grede Foundry where he was known as “Frank” until his retirement.  He was preceded in death by his wife Maria, his mother Maria del Carmen Sanchez, a sister Aurora A....