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Marcus Michael Obituary

Marcus Michael, 31, of Surprise, AZ, passed away on March 4, 2004 after a 3 year courageous battle with cancer. All who knew him at this time will always remember his bravery, his pain, his love of life and his ability to make everyone else feel at ease with his situation. He'll be remembered for all the stages of his life when as a child he loved legos, as a teen he loved guitars, music & sports, and as a adult computers and his new wife. He leaves behind his adoring wife Lisa Payne, parents, Phil & Gloria Michael, sister Carli, brothers, Daniel & Stacy, and numerous friends and relatives who loved him. Funeral Service 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2004.

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MARY AGUAYO

March 9, 2004

Lisa Payne, Yolonda, Frank and Michael family, my deepest sympathy on your precious loss. Lisa I last seen and remember you both together at Cliff Castle Casino for your Nana's Birthday party. You are a beautiful couple. May your memories of Marcus lighten your sorrow at this time. With Love, your friend Mary Lou Aguayo (Romo) (Rachels sister in law)

Jayne Darienne

March 8, 2004

Dearest Gloria, Phil and entire family,

Wendy and I are SO SORRY. You have all been in my prayers for quite a while since I first heard about your handsome son's condition.

God's blessing for peace, comfort and rest,

Jayne Darienne (used to be Chapman

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