All Obituaries

Carlos Cena Jr. Saginaw, Michigan   Carlos Cena Jr., age 5 of Saginaw passed away September 19, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Carlos was born June 25, 2017, in Lansing, Michigan. Carlos lived in Saginaw and was cared for by his grandfather, Ruben Rivera and by his grand “mother” Sarah Coggeshall. He is survived by his grandparents, Ruben, and Sarah; 4 sisters, Carla, Carissa, Cara, and Myra, and many aunts and uncles. The family would like to thank all...

Ida Rocha Saginaw, Michigan   Ida Rocha, age 89 of Saginaw passed away September 19, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare. Daughter of the late Octaviano and Socorro Arroyo, Ida was born July 4, 1933, in Saginaw. She married Frank A. Rocha Jr. on March 8, 1986, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saginaw. In her earlier years, Ida taught Nutrition at Michigan State University and also helped others in the Lansing area for many years. Ida was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Damas...

Bethany A. Csiki Saginaw, Michigan   Bethany Ann Csiki, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend fell asleep in death on August 11, 2022. Bethany was born to the late James and Barbara (Risdon) Csiki on January 24, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate from Saginaw High School in 1970. She dedicated her life to Jehovah God and on March 19, 1966, she was baptized. She loved her family and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed boating, bowling, beautiful...

Raul Sausedo Bay City, Michigan   Raul Sausedo, age 65 of Bay City passed away August 15, 2022, after an extended illness. The son of the late Luciano and Emilia Sausedo, Raul was born April 30, 1957, in Saginaw. He was employed for over 25 years by the Saginaw County Road Commission and retired in 2013. He loved fishing, bowling, and spending time with his grandkids. He also helped take care of his disabled brother Mario. Surviving are 3 children, Christopher (Judy) Sausedo, Marie...

Mark J. Clements Saginaw, Michigan   Mark J. Clements, age 70 of Saginaw passed away August 15, 2022, at his son’s home in Saginaw. Mark was born July 29, 1952, in Saginaw and was a 1970 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Mark was active in sports and was a member of the touch Football Team sponsored by Peterson Auto Sales and later with the Bud Light Team. He served as a referee and umpire for various Saginaw County sports leagues. Mark was an avid golfer all of his adult...

William J. Belknap Saginaw, Michigan   William J. Belknap, age 75 of Saginaw passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home after a brief illness. The son of the late Ivan and Nellie Belknap, William was born August 25, 1946, in Saginaw. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam in 1968 and was given an Honorable Discharge in 1969. He married the former Connie Callahan of Saginaw. William was employed by Saginaw Products and later with General Motors...

Agapito "'Pete" Garcia Rivera, Sr. Haines City, Florida Formerly of Carrollton, Michigan   Agapito "Pete" Garcia Rivera passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at his daughter's home in Haines City, Florida. He was 88. Pete was born August 18,1933 in Victoria, Texas to the late Gregorio and Maria (Garcia) Rivera. On May 3rd, 1952, in Shelby, Michigan he married the love of his life, Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Alfaro. Pete was a great provider for his...

Cecelia K. Kalkman Saginaw, Michigan   Cecelia K. Kalkman, age 89 of Saginaw passed away August 14, 2022, at home. The daughter of the late William and Iola (Sheldon) Bohman, Cecelia was born July 20, 1933, in Saginaw Township, Michigan. She had been employed by Home Dairy in Saginaw, and as a cashier at  area Drug, Grocery and Dime Stores in Lansing, Michigan. Cecelia lived the past 25 years at South Colony on Gratiot Road in Saginaw. She enjoyed playing Bingo and going out to...

Frank P. Garcia Saginaw, Michigan   Frank P. Garcia, age 84 of Saginaw passed away August 9, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. Frank was born November 2, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Breckenridge, MI from Texas and later moved to Saginaw where he was employed by General Motors at the Malleable Iron Plant prior to his retirement, after many years of service. Frank was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Saginaw. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Patricia “Trish” Villareal Saginaw, Michigan   Patricia R. Villareal, age 42 of Saginaw passed away Friday August 5, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare after an extended illness. Trish was born October 10, 1979, in Saginaw. She was employed by Hemlock Semi-Conductor as a Quality Control Leader at the time of her illness. She loved being with her family and traveling to see different places. Surviving are her children, Arianna Najar, Leah Rodriguez, Jasmine Rodriguez, Myah...