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Michelle Diaz Obituary
She was born on Dec. 4, 1975, to Roger and Kathy McEntire-Sprague in North Platte. She attended North Platte Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1994.
She worked at the Cedar Bowl and briefly at Walmart. She came back to the Cedar Bowl, working there for many years and was presently a shift manager there. Michelle accepted Christ as her savior at a young age.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She grew flowers around the house; especially sunflowers and she also enjoyed listening to music.
The most important thing to Michelle was her children. They were her life. Michelle will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her daughter, Rylea Maria Diaz; son, Christian Martin-Roger Diaz; parents, Kathy (Roger) Sprague, of North Platte; sister, Liane Sprague, of North Platte; nephews, Trent, Tyler, Tyrel and Quentin; mother-in-law, Carmen Moreno; special friends, Shirae (Brad) Gross and Dori Gillen; numerous aunts, uncles; cousins; other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cydney Anne Diaz in 2004.
The Michelle Diaz family memorial has been established at Great Western Bank in North Platte and online condolences may be made at adamsswanson.com
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at Harvest Christian Fellowship with Pastors Carey Higgins and Ron Lauber officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. The casket will be closed.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Friday, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Diaz
liz murdie
July 15, 2011
Liane I wanted you to know we are thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Greg Liz and family
Gladys Leiter
July 3, 2011
Sincerest sympathies to Michelle's family. God wanted another angel.
Vicki McDonnough
July 3, 2011
How do you say good-bye to a loved one...We will miss you so much Michelle and will love you always. You will forever be in our hearts.
Love, Cousins Vicki, Garf, Karl & Jerre and Aunt Kathy & Uncle Anthony
Sarah Schroeder
July 2, 2011
I don't know the right words to say. I'm so very sorry and we are all praying here. I'll always remember the walks at Aunt N's house on Thanksgiving when we were kids...
Love to you all
Vicki Windham
July 2, 2011
We will miss Michelle so much in The Compassionate Friends. She was so nice to everyone and honored Cydney by sharing her memories with the group.
Vicki Windham
Rachel Futral-Walker
July 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I didn't know Michelle very well in school. When we did talk she was always such a nice person. May God Bless you all.
July 1, 2011
Dear Cathy,Roger and family,
My deepest sympathy to each of you in the loss of your precious daughter and sister. My heart aches for you. We rest in the fact that God promises to be present and will comfort you in each day yet to come. One day...a sweet reunion if that can offer any peace at this time. You are loved.
Deb (Schrack) Svoboda
Amy Tockey
July 1, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time!! My heart goes out to her children!! She will be truely missed!! God Bless all her friends & family!!
Andrea Alvarado
July 1, 2011
Michelle was a beautiful person both inside and out. You always had a smile on your face and that will be missed. My prayers go out to your family and friends, especially your children. I know your happy now as you are able to see your child in heaven now....you will be missed....Andrea (Piller) Alvarado (North Platte, NE)
Staci Houpt
July 1, 2011
You will be dearly missed Michelle.
Vicky Allen
July 1, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Michelle at the Walmart bakery. We would work talk and joke around and share pictures of our children. She talked to me about her oldest daughter and how hard it was on;her. Now she will be with her. Please tell the two remaining children will still have mommy watching over them. I will miss her smile and friendship. My prayers go out to all her family and friends
Melinda Timmons-Podtburg
July 1, 2011
Michelle's smile lit up a room and her friendship warmed the hearts of all that were blessed to have known her. She will be remembered and kept in our hearts always. We love you Michelle. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
Fran Bond
July 1, 2011
I thought i saw you in the store yesterday, was someone that looked like you was so sad when I realized, i wont be seeing you with the kids any more, Oh Michelle your going to be missed by many,Heaven must have needed another angel,good bye sweet lady,you brought joy to so many,
brian arriola
July 1, 2011
I had known michelle half my life...she was a special friend, a wonderful mother. She had one of those smiles that would make you smile no matter what...She is loved and will be missed by many...My thoughts and prayers go out to her family..
LAURA HUDSON-LEGG
July 1, 2011
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SORROW FOR THE LOSS OF OUR GOOD FRIEND. MICHELLE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A GREAT PERSON NO MATTER HOW LONG IT WAS SINCE WE SAW EACH OTHER IT WAS LIKE WE WERE NEVER APART. MY THOUGHTS HAVE BEEN WITH HER SINCE I SAW HER THE WEEK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. MAY HER LOVE AND OURS CARRY HER CHILDREN THROUGH TO LIVE LONG, HEALTHY, AND HAPPY LIVES AS WELL AS HER FAMILY. SHE HAS TOUCHED SO MANY HEARTS AND HAS TAKEN PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN THEM. WE WILL MISS YOU MICHELLE HOLD YOUR DAUGHTER AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY CLOSE! CONDOLENCES TO ALL THAT ARE GRIEVING OVER THIS TRAGEDY.
Carol & Larry Faulkner
July 1, 2011
Dear Roger,Kathy & children we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.We can't imagine the horrible pain you are going through.Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa (Fleck) Bortner
June 30, 2011
I worked with Michelle, many years ago. She was always such a quiet and sweet person. She was so kind to everyone and always had a beautiful smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She has touched so many lives and will be missed.
Heather Wickware
June 30, 2011
Michelle will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. My prayers go out to her parents and children.
Heather Wickware
June 30, 2011
Michelle was a wonderful and caring woman and anyone who met her is lucky for the time they were able to spend with her in her short time on this earth. She will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to her parents and children at this time of sorrow.
Kim Milne-Doggett
June 30, 2011
Roger, Kathy, Liane, Sue, Penni and Family I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much Love
Dan Campbell
June 30, 2011
Mom and daughter walking the streets of gold as Gods loveing light surrounds them with peace and joy, may God bless those remaining daughters that will grow as beautiful and be as bright as a shineing star just as you will always be Michelle,
June 30, 2011
Sorry 4 ur loss she was deeply missed prayers are with rylea & christian & the rest of the family
Toni Tovar
June 30, 2011
my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be truly missed. you were such an amazing woman inside and out!!! May You rest In Peace!!!
regina williams
June 30, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you, but for her children to endure such a loss is unexceptable.
she was such a good person and will be deeply missed. i know her memories will shine through in her childrens eyes and she will never be forgotten. i will keep all of you in my thougths and prayers, may god hold each and everyone of you close in you time of sorrow. may he keep her children close to him while
he protects their mother for
them as she waits for their next dance in the sun and her sunflowers.
Mike & Stephanie Wilson
June 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 30, 2011
I will miss talking to her .She was a good friend .sorry i can't be there for the furneal but i will miss you .
Deanna Somers
June 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Michelle will be truly missed. She was such a sweet person and an awesome mom. My heart goes out to Rylea and Christian and to all of her family.
June 30, 2011
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Michelle was so sweet and such an awesome mom. You are in my thoughts daily and also in my prayers. My heart goes out to Rylea and Christian.
Deanna Somers
June 30, 2011
my prayers are with you at this time of sadness.god bless rhonda gottula
Beth Thompson
June 30, 2011
Liane, I am so sorry for your loss and sorry I was out of town when Michelle came over. Your family are in my thoughts daily. I feel deep emotion for your mother, it's NOT suppose to happen in this order,
Beth Thompson
June 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of daughter,sister,aunt and mother.
Doug Thompson
Angela Martinez-Amaya
June 30, 2011
Oh sweet Michelle, I am deeply saddened and heartbroken. Please know we will love you and miss you always. For our families: May the love of friends and family carry us through our grief.
Love, Angela (cousin)
Michelle Thompson
June 30, 2011
Roger,Kathy,Liane and kids. I am so very sorry for your loss. No words can express how sorry I am. I will continue to pray for you all. Michelle was one of the sweetest and best moms out there, I know how much she loved her kids and how much she missed Cydney. If you need anything please let me know. Love you all!
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