Mike Suarez

1953 - 2014

Mike Suarez obituary, 1953-2014, Houston, TX

BORN

1953

DIED

2014

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Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

13747 Eastex Freeway

Houston, Texas

Mike Suarez Obituary

Mike Suarez
1953-2014
Mike Suarez passed away peacefully December 20, 2014. Mike is survived by his parents Antonio and Avelina Suarez, his wife of 41 years Melva, his beautiful daughter Carrie and her husband Miguel Rosas and the light of his life his grandson Mikey, 13 siblings, Rick (Karen) Anthony, Joey (Gloria), Christine (Ralph), Patty (Gene), David (Cathy), Lorie (Robert), Tommy (Cindy), MaryAnne (Stephen), Jaime, Jackie (Frank), Connie, Gracie (Chris), his loving sister-in-laws Vicky Colorado (Jorge), Yvonne Salinas, Gloria Proctor, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mike retired after 41 years with Southern Pacific/Union Pacific Railroads. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, brother-in-law, father, grandfather and friend who will be truly missed.
Viewing 5:00-8:00, Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway 77039. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 11 a.m St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4918 Cochran St. Interment Brookside Cemetery.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 22, 2014.
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I miss you so much daddy

Carrie Rosas

January 7, 2015

My loving Brother-in-Law, the funeral has passed our hearts are broken,but YOUR love remains and keeps us safe.
Give mama, daddy a big hug in heaven and look down on us as we keep you always in our memory until we all meet again.

With my great love,
Goya

Gloria Proctor

December 29, 2014

Enjoyed working with Mike over the years, real easy man to work with.

December 24, 2014

Cecil and I are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. But I remember lots of fun at our grandparents house. You will be missed very much. Our prayers are with you Melva. Peace be with you.

Cecil and Nena Chavez

December 23, 2014

Thank you, Suarez Family for having so many of you to love!You are a wonderful family and have always shown each other love and strength. We will all miss Mike and keep Melva, Carrie and all of you in our prayers. I love you all.

Lisa Moses

December 23, 2014

Melva and Carrie, Mike was a very special person. He had the ability to never meet a stranger. If you didn't know Mike, once you met him you were glad you did. He had a kind heart. Please know that your families are in our families prayers. May God Bless and keep your families in His loving care. We love y'all.

Aubrey, Gene, Nick, Doug and Thomas Locke

December 23, 2014

I'm so proud to call this great man my Godfather. I will always love you and you can be my big angel up in heaven to protect me. As always ;)
I know you're resting in peace now and not suffering. I know you're my big angel always with me :)

Sydney suarez

December 22, 2014

I'm so very proud to not only call this man family, but to be able to be called his only Godchild. He was my dad's bff, my protector, an affectionate husband, proud father and grandfather. His passing was too soon, but his pain is over and is living in peace with God. You are our big angel, protecting us in heaven now. I will always have you in my heart. Love you forever.

Sydney Suarez

December 22, 2014

To my uncle Tony and your family.
You have our sympathy and prayers.

Claudio, Daniel, and George Balderas

Claudio Balderas

December 22, 2014

Melva, Carrie and all of the Suarez family. We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our family is praying for yours.

Bernadette, Eugene and Solome Williams

December 22, 2014

My condolences to the Suarez family. Mike was a great person. I had the privilege of being trained by Mike when I joined the railroad about four years ago. Mike had a way of explaining things and making them seem easy. I wish I had known Mike outside of the railroad but am honored to have know him on the railroad. The North Bowl shanny has never been the same after he retired. Mike, thanks for having patience with me and may you rest in peace and to his family, may God be with you during this difficult time.

David Perez

December 22, 2014

JESUS CHRIST take care of my friend, Mike. Take care of his loving family. May ALMIGHTY GOD bless you all.

Larry McGee

December 22, 2014

Carrie - Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss...

Terri Young-Gagne

December 22, 2014

My heartfelt sadness to hear about Mike! So loved by so many! My prayers are with you Melva and Carrie and to Miguel.

Jimette Rosas

December 22, 2014

Working with and beside Mike was a privilege and an honor,he was the definition of a friend an to me a fellow brother to be remembered.Mike will always be remembered by my family and me,adios Mikey we love you bro.

Jeffrey Chenault

December 22, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Suarez Family. I know how much he will be missed. I have a the best memories of Mr. Mike at Mikey's bday party. Such a nice gentleman!!!! God Bless Him!

Jenny Quagliano

December 22, 2014

Mike is a truly genuine kind spirit. My parents went to highschool with him & he & Melva are my aunt Diana's lifelong best friends. They were at my wedding, we rented their rental home & I was able to get to know the Suarez family very well. Mike always had a smile & nice words for all. It was evident Mike loved his wife & daughter & grandson above all else. It was an honor to know him & call him a friend.

Helen Hernandez

December 22, 2014

He's going to be greatly missed! He always gave the best hugs & kisses. I know he & my dad are having a great time together...causing trouble I'm sure!

Carla Gomez

December 22, 2014

We were looking forward to having much more fun with "Uncle Mike" as he introduced himself to us at Sarah and Alberts wedding. He also invited us to be a part of his "familia" in which we were very honored. It is obvious to see how much he was loved by everyone. Prayers and blessings to all his familia. Barbara and Roby Fulkerson

Barbara and Roby Fulkerson

December 22, 2014

Melva, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you and your family and friends be comforted. Deepest condolences.

Jack Leal

December 22, 2014

So sad to loose someone like Mike so soon after retirement. Always enjoyed working with him, coupled many a bowl track with him. My God give Peace to his family and loved ones. Rest in Peace Mike. Theodore Slafka

December 22, 2014

To Suarez Family Our condolence prayers are with u at this time ! So sorry !!! Great Friend! !! Raymond &Dolores Mosueda family!

December 22, 2014

Dennis Whittredge

December 22, 2014

I miss you and will always love you so much daddy! You will always be my hero

Carrie Rosas

December 22, 2014

My condolences and prayers go out to Mikes wife Melva and their kids-----I never knew Mike outside of the railroad, that is socially, since the demands of our jobs and families may have prevented it but one thing I can express he had a honest work ethic and was a somewhat temperate co-worker who made a tough job interesting and exciting. Never a dull moment when Mike was on my job. Railroad workers are a special breed of men and Mike was exceptionally in every way---he could read a “pickle list” from the yardmaster and have the work done in half the time than others so the crew could have more spot time!

When Sonny West called and told me the sad news I couldn't believe it since I just saw Mike and meet Melva for the first time about two weeks ago-----he was smiling and cheerful and his usual optimistic self---Mike had a certain charisma that drew coworkers toward him like a moth gravitating to the light. I was truly heart broken to hear of his passing after enduring all those years on the railroad like all of those fellow railroad workers who have passed before he will be missed. There is a certain “Band of Brothers” comradeship among fellow SPRR workers like those who served in combat together. Mike was one of those brothers who will missed. Wish there was more to express but I am at a lost for words. God Bless you Melva and your family in your time of grief.

Dennis Whittredge

December 22, 2014

Rest in peace Mike- we had some great times on the old SP.

Jim Bethune

December 22, 2014

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13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039

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