Michael Wayne Snow

Michael Wayne Snow obituary, Fresno, CA

Michael Wayne Snow

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25

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church - Fresno

3973 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

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Michael Snow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc. - Fresno on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Michael Wayne Snow: "A Celebration of Life! As Mike would say "Just the Facts, Ma'am!" Born in Fresno, California, on October 2, 1955 Son of Wayne and Betty Lou Snow (Parker) Michael passed away on September 1, 2025, in Fresno. He grew up in the Easton area, attending American Union Elementary and Washington Union High School. Most of his life, career, and family life was spent in Southern California, Temecula/Fallbrook area. Michael was an avid reader and could carry on conversations with dignitaries, well-known actors, priests, play writes and everyday people alike. His distinctive voice landed him a career in radio early on. His quiet, gentle demeanor and knowledge of black and white film, the old west, world religions, Disneyland and famous movie quotes will be missed. Michael was in "The Who's Who of Distinguished Students" upon graduating in 1973. Michael was a Restauranter, Distinguished Chef, Oil man, and Teacher, but his most accomplished achievement were his children: Joshua Bennett- Snow, his wife Leila, and their children, Logan and Brooke Heather Mahoney, her husband Jason, and their daughter Quinn Jacob Bennett-Snow, his wife Stacey, and son Maddox, and one on the way Upon his unexpected death, Michael leaves behind a plethora of memories, moments, and happy accidents! His voice, with its calm tones, impeccable words of advice, and natural way of letting people know he cared, has left a void, likely not to be filled. Michael was preceded in death by both his parents, Wayne and Betty Lou, stepdad Parker, wife Chris Snow and his sister Stacey Snow-Holmes. Michael is survived by his sister Lisa Snow Lindeman, her husband Tim, daughter Megan and her husband Michael Thieben, son T.C., and his wife, Megan and their children Peyton and Parker. Service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 Trinity Lutheran Church, Fresno 3973 N Cedar Ave at 11:00 am Disney attire is recommended but not mandatory! After all this is a celebration! "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." - John Wayne To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church - Fresno

3973 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

Send Flowers