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Michael Mejia Obituary

Mejia Jr., Michael J. Passed in his sleep on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Age 57. Survived by his three children, Michael, Cody and Cayla Mejia; his parents, Michael and Jessie (nee Gutierrez) Mejia; his siblings, Joseph (Laura) Mejia, Patricia Ellis, Dennis (Denise) Mejia and Kathleen (Mark) Vitel; special friend, Carolyn Camble; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Graduate of Lockport Township High School Class of 1974. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday from 2:00-6:00 PM.

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Published by Herald-News on Jun. 21, 2013.

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John Monroe

June 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mejia family. Mike was a good high school friend with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many.

Jackie Cortese

June 24, 2013

May God watch over the Mejia family as you ascend into Heaven where you may rest peacefully in Gods loving arms ??

Mary Zouganelis/ Ruettiger

June 23, 2013

So very sorry for your loss and would like to say the Mike was a great person and will be sadly missed. May god help you through this rough time. My deepest sympathy to all of the Mejia family

Jackie Cortese

June 23, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with the Mejia Family...another has left us way too soon ?

james mcclusky

June 23, 2013

I am so sorry to here of his passing. My prayers are with the family.

Joseph Louch

June 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family

June 22, 2013

Dennis and Denise and all of the Mejia Family,
We ae so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
John Kane and Liz Gardner

Margaret Knorr-Stanish

June 22, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to Michael's family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Frank A. Mendoza

June 21, 2013

Our prayers go out to the Mejia Family.Mike was a true friend of mine. I have never met a man with more courage. We will miss him dearly.

Don & Laura Argenta

June 21, 2013

Our sympathies go out to the Mejia family. Mike was a special friend that will never ever be forgotten and loved a lot. He had a heart of gold to his family and friends. He will be missed and will always have a special place in our hearts.

Anthony

June 21, 2013

Mejia Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
"MOE" would do anything for anybody. We will miss him.

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