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Michael Trotchie Obituary
Great Falls —Michael Trotchie, 82, of Great Falls, passed away July 7, 2016, under the care of hospice.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Michael Trotchie was born February 5, 1934 in Havre, MT to John and Sarah (Allery) Trotchie. He was raised in Great Falls, and joined the Army at 17.
After faithfully serving our country in Korea, Michael was honorably discharged. He began working as a laborer for several years before joining the Ironworkers Union in 1973. Under the union, he worked on many projects, the highlight of his career was his involvement on the Alaskan Pipeline. He retired from the Ironworkers in 1983.
Michael was married to Minerva Gonzales in 1959 in Great Falls. They divorced in 1973. In 1974, Michael married Eleanor Ramos in Alberta, CA. They remained together until Eleanor's passing in 2003.
In his leisure time, Michael enjoyed working on cars and cooking for his family.
He is survived by his family, daughters, Lorna (Ross) Hargrove, Maryann (Wilfred) Gladue; sons, Michael Trotchie, James Trotchie, Ted Trotchie; sister, Laura (Neil) Cole; brothers, Walter Trotchie, Larry Trotchie; twenty-three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Trotchie; parents, John and Sarah Trotchie; son, Gary Trotchie; daughter, Grace Lopez; brothers, Raymond Trotchie, Jack Trotchie; and sister Lorraine Mee.
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Christa Bertelsen
July 16, 2016
Rest in peace maxi
Christa Bertelsen
July 16, 2016
You were a good friend/uncle too me you were a good friend too jackie delores Bertelsen are condolence are with you and your family he was a good guy to my Anty jackie Delores Bertelsen and me and my family rest in peace Michael trotchie
Gina Ramos
July 16, 2016
Rest In Peace Uncle Mike
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Gina Ramos
July 16, 2016
Uncle Mike was a funny and nice guy...he will be greatly missed by the Ramos'....now he can be with Aunt Eleanor and the rest of his family....prayers and comfort to his family...Rest in Peace Uncle Mike.
Linda Flores
July 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to all the family ...Mike was a wonderful brother in law. Always there for our family.. He will be missed very much. May he rest in peace. God Bless The Family. Love Linda Ramos
Tiny Salterain
July 12, 2016
Jimmy, I am so sorry I left you out. It was not my intent, I was listing the children by birth and begin thinking of Gary and omitted you by mistake. I do love you and I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and be happy with those who gone before him. I know he must be happy seeing Gary.
Cindy Trotchie
July 11, 2016
May you rest in peace Uncle Maxey. You will be greatly missed.
Keith and Cindy Trotchie, Spokane, WA and our children: Kyle James Trotchie, Rayman John Trotchie, Taylor James Trotchie, Jean Luke Trotchie, and Sarah Elizabeth Riel Trotchie
Tiny salterain
July 10, 2016
PEACE AT LAST! GOD BLESS YOU
Very Sorry for your loss. I love you Lorna, Mike, MaryAnn and Ted.
Tiny Salterain
July 10, 2016
He will always remain in my heart. I do have some good memories, but my favorite was meeting at Mt. Olive, visiting family and friends.
Maxie, may you rest in peace. I will always remember you.
ste-v
July 10, 2016
love you uncle.....you'll be missed and always remembered
ste- v
July 10, 2016
prayers to the family......uncle maxie...you've always been apart of our lives.....just seen you a couple months ago.....you'll be dearly missed.....tell all our people howdy....love ya ol' boy.
Kathy Hubbard
July 10, 2016
My love and Prayers to all of the family, Uncle Max has always been a part of my family, my favorite memories will always be him and my Dad laughing, they had so many stories
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