Nicholas Alan Arce

Nicholas Alan Arce, of Highland, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was 42 years old.
He is survived by his father, Mike (Xiomara) Arce, and his mother, Deborah Hagman; his sister, Julia (Alexander Harnphanich) Arce; his grandmother, Beverly Arce; his niece, Lola Arce, and nephews, Ryder and Xander Arce; step-brother, Colin Wheaton and step-sisters, Isabella Wheaton, Monica Yost, Amelia Hagman and Chelsea Hagman; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and extended family members.
Nick is preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Arce; his grandparents, John and Julie Zelenka, and Bill Arce; his step -father, Jeffrey Hagman; his step-brother, Jeffery Whitacre, and his uncle Stephen Arce.
Nick's 40+ year battle with cancer has ended. He is now with his older brother, Jeremy, who passed away over 32 years ago. Nick loved life, living, golf, and loved the water. He so much loved his family & friends, his music, sports and so many other things. He sure showed it with that smile!
Nick also loved WWE Wrestling and he participated in every sport that Special Olympics would offer.
Nick worked at McDonalds, Meijers and MI Abilities. He played a lot of video poker and solitaire. He loved card games poker & blackjack.
He really loved his annual trips to Dune Shores Resort in the UP and the springtime trips to his Grandparents, Bill & Beverly Arce's home on the golf course, in Florida. He took pride in being involved in the golf outings and the Snowball Dances in support of the Joel Jeremy Memorial Fund. This is a charity that was started in the name of his brother, Jeremy.
He had many, struggle-free years but that all seemed to change when he turned twenty-three, and then suffered a series of multiple setbacks through the years. He fought through these setbacks, and he always bounced back with that wonderful smile.
Nick will be so dearly missed, but we will always remember his smile, his good-natured way, and his love for everybody he ever met.
Memorial contributions are encouraged in Nick's name to Freedom Work Opportunities Inc., P.O. Box 656, Highland, MI 48357. For online donations, please see the link located below.
Visitation will take place at Lynch & Sons, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, MI 48381 on Monday, December 18, 2023 from 3:00PM - 8:00PM. Rosary service at 6:30PM, followed by a time of sharing.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, MI 48356 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11:00AM. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00AM until the start of the service. Burial to follow in Highland Cemetery.
For further information, please contact, Lynch & Sons, Milford at 248-684-6645.