Michael William Orrick

Michael William Orrick, age 74, passed away on February 10, 2025. Mike was born on July 7, 1950, to John and Josie Orrick. He was enlisted in the United States Army from 1968 to 1993. He served in Vietnam, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. He continued to serve this nation with employment at Boeing Aerospace and ended his career at the Corpus Christi Army Depot.
Mike will always be remembered for his love of laughter, and practical jokes (that no one was safe from) and his devotion to family. Mike, Mikey, Bubba, or Mr. Mike, as he was called by many, was loved by all. He was very generous and always helping others. Everyone knows if you needed anything, you would just call him, he would always be there for you. Mike was a loving father, husband, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
Mike is preceded in death by his pride and joy Michael William Orrick "Little Bit" who passed away on March 13, 2024.
Mike is survived by his wife, Esther, daughter, Hong and her husband, Jeff, and son, Hans Ehlhardt, grandchildren, Briana, Charleen, Jason Dai and Caden and Connor Ehlhardt, stepchildren, Oscar Hernandez and Monica White and her husband Randy, step-grandchildren, Christopher Hernandez and Fiancée, Jasmine Brown, Andress Lozano, step-great granddaughter Liviana Rose Hernandez, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Interment will be held at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael, please visit our Tree Store.