Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Fenton Township, Michigan
1945 - 2018
LATCHANA, Dr. Marvin A. – Of Fenton Township, age 73, died Monday, December 24, 2018.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 711 South Saginaw, Flint, The Reverend Dan Scheid officiating.
Cremation will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry and Boy Scouts.
Visitation 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 until the time of the service.
Dr. Latchana was born in Fyrish, Guyana on February 28, 1945, the son of William and Rosaline (Churaman) Latchana.
After completing medical school in Dublin, Ireland and serving as Chief Resident at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI, Dr. Latchana practiced internal medicine in Flint for 32 years, until his retirement in 2010.
In addition to caring for his patients, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor at MSU Medical School and trained a number of physicians, who continue to practice in the area.
Surviving are sons, Mark (Elizabeth) Latchana,
Andrew (Amber) Latchana and
David (Kelly) Latchana;
former spouse, Dorothy Latchana;
grandchildren, Kyle, Eva, Seth, Abigail, Patrick, William and Luke;
brothers, Aubrey and Gordon;
sisters, Yvonne and Gloria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rosaline.
I can't believe I just found out about this, but I no longer live in the area. He was my and my late husband's physician for over 20 years. My hope is he received the same kind of care and concern during his treatment that he provided us.
Lisa Bowen
July 01, 2021 | Other
Marvin was my chief resident when I was a medical resident at HMC. He was a good friend of Rod Abbott with whom he shared an office. He was also a good friend of mine. I only found out today that Marvin died. He suffered much and now he is at rest, without pain, loneliness and conflict. RIP, Peg Setter Abbott
Peg Setter Abbott
January 13, 2019 | Sedona, AZ
May his name be a Blessing.
Dr Brenda OBrien
January 08, 2019 | Ferndale, MI | Friend
He was my father's physician for many years, always had great respect for him. Our sympathy goes out to the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Violet Couture
January 07, 2019
To the Latchana Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We are so fortunate to have had Dr. Latchana as our doctor for many years before he retired. He was not only a great doctor, but a wonderful person who always took time to listen and made you feel like a long time friend. We are better for having known him.
Carolyn and Mark Malaski
January 05, 2019 | Flushing, MI
Youve been in my thoughts all day today Marvin and it makes me incredibly sad that youre no longer around. Im glad youre no longer in pain my dear cousin. I just know you and dad are gaffing and having a drink together and that makes me happy.
Natasha Churaman
January 04, 2019 | Houston, TX | Family
Rest in peace, dear Marvin. You were a great mentor and a very kind person. You will be greatly missed. God speed.
Bobby & Chandra Gocool
January 04, 2019 | The Woodlands, TX
To the family of Dr Marvin Latchana , Charles Harvey and family would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of a great Doctor, friend and person...He will be greatly missed....The Harvey Family
January 03, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to the Dr. Latchana family. Thank you doctor for a service Well Done!
Mary Hopkins
January 03, 2019 | Mt. Morris Mi