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Michael J. Upchurch

1955 - 2018

Michael J. Upchurch obituary, 1955-2018, Vallejo, CA

BORN

1955

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Alta Vista Cremation & Funeral Services

901 Main St

Suisun City, California

Michael Upchurch Obituary

May 7, 1955 - Aug. 3, 2018 Michael J. Upchurch, 63, of Vallejo, passed away on Friday, Aug. 3, in Martinez, following a lengthy illness. Michael was a veteran of the US Army. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m., at Alta Vista Funeral Home, 901 Main St., Suisun. Funeral service will be Friday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m., at Corinthians COGIC, 1101 Benicia Rd., Vallejo, with Pastor Tobias Hawkins, officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Alta Vista Cremation & Funeral Services, 901 Main St., Suisun. 421-0100. Director - John A. Pepper.

Published by Times Herald Online from Aug. 12 to Aug. 17, 2018.
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Sending everyone my prayers and love.

Always,
Maurice, Nicole, and Lenee

Nicole

Friend

August 9, 2022

Sending love from the McClough family.
Nicole, Lenee, and Maurice

Nicole McClough

Friend

August 7, 2021

May God continue to wrap you in His love. My father and Church (as he would call you) were great friends. Sending my love to the family.

Nicole

Friend

August 6, 2020

May God provide peace and comfort to the family. R.i.p. Michael.

Jackie Writt-Mathis

August 18, 2018

To the Upchurch family, May GOD give peace and strength during this time of sorrow. We have know the family for many years. R I P Mike. The Alex Smith family of Benicia CA.

August 18, 2018

We send our love from the Galbraith

S. Galbraith

August 17, 2018

My condolences goes out to the Upchurch family and friends, I met Michael when I first came to Vallejo in 1976 and was friends from that point on. rest in peace Mike.

Lewis Lackey

August 16, 2018

I went to school with Michael and found him to always be polite, respectful and kind with his words to others. May God bless you and keep you in his everlasting arms Michael.

May God bless your family as they mourn the loss of a bright star.

Stephanie Barkus
Santa Clara, Ca

August 15, 2018

Want to send my condolences to the Upchurch Family.

Rob Dickerson

August 15, 2018

I am so sad to hear of your passing. I actually found out on my dad's birthday. You and my dad were great friends. I can distinctively hear my dad say your name Church . He always called you that. Tell my daddy I said, I love him. May your soul Rest In Peace and may God wrap your family and friends in love and peace. Love the McClough family.Nicole, Lenee, and Tiffani

Nicole Joan McClough

August 12, 2018

To the Upchurch family, I'm so sorry for your loss may God Bless your
Family RIP Joan McClough Winfrey

August 12, 2018

This man is my Brother; always on my side, no one better to comfort his Sister. I will ALWAYS remember Upchurch with fondness. Condolences to the Family - We.

Vikki Johnson Smith and Family

August 12, 2018

May the peace of God and memories comfort the family during this difficult time.

Alta Vista Cremation & Funeral Services John Pepper, Tobias Hawkins

August 12, 2018

Sending my Condolences to the Family, Mike was a real Soldier he will be really missed.God bless his Soul RIPARADISE..

John Hardy

August 12, 2018

To the FAMILY and FRIENDS of Michael UPCHURCH, I am offering my condolences to you in this sad time. MAY GOD provide you with the strength to get through this. LOVE YOU ALL.

Pauline Jefferson

August 12, 2018

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alta Vista Cremation & Funeral Services

901 Main St, Suisun City, CA 94585

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17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Corinthians COGIC

1101 Benicia Rd, Vallejo, CA

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901 Main St, Suisun City, CA 94585

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