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Michael Mapes Obituary

Michael C. Mapes, son of Frank and Irene Mapes, died on October 3, 2012. Michael left scores of friends behind from his years at Westchester High School in Houston (Class of '73), The University of Texas at Austin (Class of '77), Texas Tech Law School (Class of '80) and his years as a practicing attorney in Houston. Michael will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road (at Edloe), Houston, Texas 77027 on Friday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. He is survived by his sons Robert and Lawton and his mother Irene.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Herb & Sara Duncan

October 15, 2012

Dear Irene and Jack,
May God bless you with gentle moments and sweet memories of better times. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Brian Ng, Westchester HS Class of '73

October 13, 2012

Mike was a great friend back from the time my family moved into the Nottingham Forest subdivision in 1968, along with Tom Slagle and Bob Nigel. I'll never forget all the fun we had, especially the football games our neighborhood guys would play against another group. I am thankful for the great friend Mike was to me.

Mike's parents were always very nice and generous to me when I visited there quite frequently. I know his family, his children reflect the wonderful family he was from. May God's spirit of comfort and peace be upon you all.

Most sincerely,

Jim Lawrence

October 12, 2012

Sending prayers of support to Mike's family. (Westchester Class of '73)

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