Miguel De La Haya Obituary

Miguel (Mike) De La Haya, dedicated husband, loving dad, beloved grandpa and caring friend passed away unexpectedly, October 3, 2007 at the age of 76 years young. Mike was the most gentle and kind person as well as a mentor and advisor. Husband, dad and grandpa, Mike dedicated his life to raising his family and taking care of all their needs. He is remembered as having a warm smile and gentle nature and always well liked by everyone he met. His gentle heart, caring mannerism, kind words and willingness to help in any way he could, made him the best friend one could ask for. He loved the outdoors and doing repairs for his family. Mike was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Herminia (Minnie) De La Haya. He missed his wife, a dedicated and loving partner and now rejoins her for eternity. He has gone forward to set the path for his survivors: daughters, Angie Diaz and Terri De La Haya; sons, Armando De La Haya and wife, Rosie; Rudy De La Haya; Richard De La Haya and wife, Yolanda; Steve De La Haya and partner Timm Fahrbach; as well as numerous grandchildren, Tim Diaz and wife Kathy; Tony Diaz and partner Viane Olmo; Sara De La Haya, Chrissy De La Haya, Rachel De La Haya, Monica De La Haya, Anna De La Haya and Michael Salazar. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Matty Diaz, Auggie Villarreal and Idaliz Olmo-Diaz as well as extended family great grandchildren, Sean, Ian and Deklin Salazar. Not to be forgotten, he will be missed by his good puppy Dixie. Visitation will be on Monday October 8, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Porter Loring. ROSARY MONDAY OCTOBER 8, 2007 7:00 P.M. PORTER LORING CHAPEL PROCESSION TUESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2007 11:00 A.M. FROM PORTER LORING MASS 11:30 A.M. BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH 600 OBLATE Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. You are invited to sign The guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Miguel De La Haya

5 Entries

Richard De La Haya

December 3, 2018

Mike De La Haya

Today my dad would have turned 88. Still the wisest and kindest man I have ever met. Dad always had room in his heart to help anyone in need. He never passed on helping the next person. His words were gentle but powerful. He spoke in love and not in anger or regret.

I loved that he never sought the lime-light. He always had his priorities straight. A kind and gentle smile, a word of encouragement at the right time, and well-chosen words before speaking.

The world lost a great man when he left and mere words do not convey the peace and joy he brought to all of us. The world today is louder, noisier, more self-seeking than ever. Dad never bought into that deception and preferred living a life of privacy, providing goodness to others by word and deed.

I miss our long walks around Woodlawn Lake and our many talks on philosophy and his true eagerness to hear your voice. He listened with an intention to change himself rather than try to bestow his beliefs on others.

My dad changed the world one grain of sand at a time and in his meekness he moved a mountain.

rmd

PABLO & ANGIE PENA

October 17, 2007

OUR MOST SINCERE SYMPATHIES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. WE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO ATTEND HIS FUNERAL, BUT DID NOT FIND OUT ABOUT HIS PASSING UNTIL RECENTLY. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Margaret Dominguez

October 11, 2007

Dear Terry and family, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing; Your father was a very special man and a wonderful mentor to alot of people. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Please accept my appologies for not knowing about your mom. Mrs Minnie was a very special person to me also. I learned alot from her the few years I was blessed to know her.
My most sincer sympathy to your family. I will never forget your Mom or your Dad or you and your family. May the intercession of Our Blessed Mother Mary through Jesus, give you and your family peace through this time of sorrow. Love and peace to all.
Margaret Dominguez

TDI EYE CLINIC MARTINEZ

October 9, 2007

Mr.Delahaya will be missed. May his memory live on.

Ethel Porter

October 8, 2007

Ms. De La Haya,
I hope the memories of family experiences will give you quiet strength.

Respectfully,

Ethel Porter

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