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Michael LAMA Obituary
Reverend Michael P. Lama, 67 of Claremont passed away on March 14, 2012 at Pomona Valley Hospital. He served as a Catholic Priest for the Diocese of San Bernardino for 28 years.
Born in Pasadena, California he attended Elementary School in San Marino and was a graduate of San Marino High School in 1963. After high school he earned his AA from Pasadena City College and later attended Airlines Schools Pacific in Covina. In 1980, he entered the Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, completing his studies in 1984. On December 12, 1984 Fr. Michael was ordained by The Most Reverend Phillip F. Straling, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino and Riverside. He went on to serve the parish communities of St. George in Ontario from 1984-1987; St Margaret Mary in Chino from 1987-1990; Precious Blood Church in Banning from 1990-2002 and Christ The Good Shepherd in Adelanto from July 2002 until June 30, 2011. He is survived by his brother Steve Lama and his wife Lori; Nieces Michele Smith and her husband Richard, Sheri Farber and her husband Mike; Grand Nieces and Nephews, Richie Smith; Thea and Chloe Farber; Brian Evans and many friends.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 4:00-6:00pm with a Vigil at 6:00pm at Mt. View Mortuary Chapel, 570 E. Highland Ave, San Bernardino. Mass of the Resurrection will be on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 1:00pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 N. Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino. Interment will be on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:00am at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello. Please visit www.mtviewsanbernardino.com
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Wendy Hunter
August 12, 2012
As a co-chairs of Mike's 1963 50th reunion at San Marino High, we were so saddened to hear of his passing. In reading all the comments his parisheners have left about him, we are saddened to have not known him as an adult and a priest. The accolades about his time as a priest speak very highly of his character, integrity, and devotion to his parisioners. Yes, Father Mike, you will be missed by so many you befriended over your lifetime. God Bless!
Wendy, Caren, and Pam
March 18, 2012
Father Mike, Thank you for sharing God's love and word with our community. We so appreciate you being there for all of us during good times and bad. Thank you for caring and for your guidance! We will truely miss you and may you rest now in God's arms. Whenever I heard the song Jerusalem My Destiny I will always think of you and how much you loved that song, and many others!!
Ken & Linda Steslicki, Helendale, CA
olivia razo-dominguez
March 18, 2012
Father Mike married us in 1984 in Banning & Baptized our son, Precious Blood Church. May God be with you Father Mike & your Family.
Love, Olivia Razo-Dominguez
March 17, 2012
Fr. Mike will truly be missed. He was the best priest; so kind and considerate. Knowing him was a blessing.
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Cathy Martell
March 17, 2012
Father Mike was the nicest priest in the world. No matter how busy he was, he always had the time to talk to people or hear their confessions, never putting them off until another day. He always treated everyone the same, no matter what their background was, always smiling his beautiful smile. He officiated at 3 of my children's weddings, baptized my daughter-in-law, officiated at my brother-in-law's funeral, and gave my youngest her First Holy Communion. He visited my husband and me in the hospital, always cheering us up with a joke. He was always there for us in good times and bad. We were honored to have a priest as part of our family. He loved to come to dinner at our house and bring his goofy dog, Jordie, who I am sure was there to greet him when he went to Heaven. Father Mike told me to tell people that I was "his nurse." I had the supreme honor of taking him to his chemotherapy treatments these last few months, and be there his last two days. He never complained about any of his suffering. He is truly a saint. Father Mike, I will miss you as my priest and best friend. We love you! Cathy, Norm, Norman, Paul, Donna, Theresa, Robert, Catherine, Nick, Patricia, Patrick, Chris, and Mary Martell
Roger & Vernie Nye
March 17, 2012
My wife & I have lived in Adelanto for 81/2 years. Except for a brief time when we were looking for a Parish to call ours we were members of Christ the Good Shepherd Church. During that time we came to know Fr Mike as our Pastor & friend. He's now in Gods loving arms. I'm quite sure that God welcomed him & said "well done my good & faithfull servant". Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family. May Fr Mike now rest in peace.
March 17, 2012
The time that Fr. Mike spent a St. Georges was a blessing for me. I never forgot his kindness or how special he made me feel. He helped grow my Christian faith and he encouraged me to read my Bible for the anwers I was looking for in my life. I was a young teenager when Fr. Mike left St Georges but what an impact he has had one my life. Fr. Mike was a good man and will be missed. Jean Barclay Prohidney
Tom Joyce Serra Club
March 17, 2012
Thanks Fr. Michael for a great Devotion to your vocation and life long service to the Church.
May you rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon you. May the angels welcome you into Paradise and reward you for your dilligence and dedication.
My Condolences are extended to your many friends and relatives. God Bless!
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