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Michael Saavedra Obituary
CENTRAL — SSG Michael J. Saavedra, 36, of Central, husband of Alison (Laarkamp-Tobel) Saavedra, died Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he is the son of Michael H. and Donna J. Saavedra of Central. He was assigned to the 263rd AAMDC of the SC Army National Guard in Anderson, S.C. He served two deployments to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne in 2003 and the 3rd Infantry Division in 2005. He was a marksman with a love for motorcycles and cooking.
Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are his daughter, Isabella Saavedra of Seneca, S.C.; the mother of his daughter, Kristi Jaeger of Seneca; grandmother, Delores Miles of Maryland; parents-in-law, Terry Tobel and Mary Ann Laarkamp of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Casey Laarkamp-Tobel of Tennesse; step-sister, Emily (Michael) Zagar of Central; four nieces and nephews; along with many other family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Linda Miles Saavedra; grandfather, Ed Miles; and grandparents, Molly and Henry Saavedra.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, S.C.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2016, at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Upstate Warrior Solutions or Wounded Warrior Project.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Saavedra
Teddi Palis
September 11, 2016
Shocked and very sad to hear this tragic news. Donna, we talked many times about family while waiting on my car to be serviced. I enjoyed watching you smile while speaking of yours! May God wrap you and your family in His loving arms and help you step by step. RIP
Kathy Williams
September 9, 2016
Alison - I am so very sorry for your loss. Do be sure to go to www.TAPS.org and sign up. They are a godsend and will be great support 24/7
Presley Portwood
September 9, 2016
Alison, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Krueger
September 8, 2016
Alison
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. May God embrace you and your family as He surely will during this difficult time. Our continued prayers to you.
Linda (Wang) Johnson
September 8, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the devastation you must be feeling. I pray you find comfort and solace through God's love.
September 8, 2016
Words are so hard, May God walk with you, and bring you His peace, Hugs are in our heart for you Alison and Issabella as well as the rest of your family,Mike is now in our Lords arms, love aunt Jan and lonnie
Dawn Manzella
September 7, 2016
Allison , Terry , MaryAnn
I'm so deeply saddened and heart broken for the loss of your husband and son in law . I have heard what a special man he is and his service to our country is very honorable , I Thank him for his unselfish sacrifice ! I have asked our dear Lord to hold you tightly in his ever loving arms and give you the strength to endure . May you take comfort in knowing Michael will always be with you .
Dawn Manzella
September 7, 2016
Allison , Terry and Mary Ann
I am so deeply saddened for the loss of your husband and son in law , I've heard what a special man he was and his service to our country proves that ! I have asked our dear Lord to hold you tightly in his ever loving arms and give you the strength to get through the difficult days ahead , may you have peace in knowing he is already in the arms of our Lord .
September 7, 2016
Alison,
We pray for you and your family and friends, and all those who loved Mike. words can not express our sadness, we feel for all of you. May God be with you now and in the coming days.
Love you more Aunt Debbie Uncle Bill and Jess
Ronald Scheetz
September 7, 2016
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Scotty Grant
September 7, 2016
It was a pleasure to get to know Mike. It was a chance meeting of this world, too brief, but very special to me. I was devastated to hear of his passing. I will be praying for his family & friends the rest of my life, and I will remember our special bond forever. My sincerest condolences.
Dean Marchbanks
September 7, 2016
Alison,
I am praying for you and each member of Michaels family.
May Gods loving grace uphold you during this difficult time.
Denise Code
September 7, 2016
Alison, our prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength in the Lord during this very hard time.
Sonya Shepherd
September 7, 2016
Alison,
My heart hurts for you -- in times such as these, I ask our God to give you grace and strength as your heart / mind struggle to understand. I hope it helps to know others care as we lift you (and all those who knew and loved him) up in prayers.
Ron C Morgan, Lt. SCARNG
September 7, 2016
Sadden by the lost of our solider, father, husband, and friend.
Carol Serieno
September 7, 2016
Alison,
I am deeply saddened by the news of your husband, Michael's, passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
The Bakers
September 7, 2016
You can never loose who you hold dear in your heart. Mike is very much loved by all who knew him and will be missed.
With Love,
Steve, Carmen and Carmen (Mom).
Pat Schliesmann
September 6, 2016
Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlene (Michael Z mom) Zagar
September 6, 2016
Alison and family there are just no words. Will be lifting you all up now and in the days head. I'm so very sorry! Tender hugs.
William Kyzer
September 6, 2016
You will be missed.
Lakeya Spicer-Lynch
September 6, 2016
I pray that God allows your memories of him to comfort you all and shields the bitter sting of pain from your hearts.
Peace be with you my friend, for you are amongst angels.
Erin May
September 6, 2016
Mike, you are one of the greatest men I've had the pleasure of knowing. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for the memories and your friendship. Rest easy. Prayers and love to all your family and friends.
Clint Dickey
September 6, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Donna. My family and I are sending our prayers and condolences.
Teresa Staggs
September 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. May God bless,each of you in this time of sorrow.
Rita Carley. ( he knew me when I was Rita Husvar )
September 5, 2016
You will be greatly missed. You will never truly be gone because you will live on in the hearts of your daughter, your wife, your loving family and friends.
Goodnight my friend.
David Smith
September 5, 2016
Micheal "Slim" Saavedra, brother you will be missed. You became my roommate at D CO 3/325 5th Platoon. You traveled home with me after our first deployment where you served as my squad leader. You were my friend. Its been awhile since we last talked. Im sorry. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for your service. May God Bless your beautiful family.
Steve Hartington
September 5, 2016
Rest easy brother! Thoughts and prayers to family.
Rachel Smith
September 5, 2016
My sympathies to your family. Keowee loves you, Izzy.
Sharon Sowerby
September 5, 2016
Alison, and Izzy,my heart goes out to you both, I don"t have the words to tell how I feel. but want you to know I care so deeply for you. Michael I feel for you too. Just to young. May you all find some peace in knowing other care very much. Terry and Mary Ann and all of Michae's family peace be with you all
Brandi Wofford
September 5, 2016
Praying for the family. Mike was a great man and great friend to many soldiers including my husband. He will be greatly missed by many.
Chris Clark
September 5, 2016
Rest easy brother.
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