Obituaries

May 5, 2023

David Walter; age 62; of Lapeer; formerly from Lake Orion; passed May 5, 2023. Dear son of John and Virginia Walter, whom preceded him in death. David is survived by Stephanie, his wife; stepchildren, Gregory DeRidder of Oxford and Katie DeRidder; grandchildren, Isabella, Miles, and McKensie; uncle, Steve (Sue) Bovbjerg of Colorado; aunts, Chris (Ron) Garrett of Sebewaing,...

May 1, 2023

Edward Lee Clinkscales; age 84; of Pontiac; passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023. Edward was a kind, caring, and loving person. He loved going out and collecting bottles /cans all over Pontiac, watching the temptations and the five heartbeats. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to music. He always had a great memory which...

Apr 30, 2023

Terry Margaret Hargrave; of Waterford; age 59; passed away on April 30, 2023.  Terry is the beloved wife of Phillip John Hargrave Sr. for 38 years; ; dear daughter of Barbara J. Cram and the late Theodore R. Cram; dear daughter-in-law of Mary Kidd; loving mother of Phillip John Hargrave Jr. (Erin), Sydney Hargrave and McKenzie Parr (Justin); loving...

Apr 26, 2023

Angela Marie Deachin; of Lake Orion; age 57; passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 with her family by her side. Angie is the beloved wife of Ron for 33 years; dear daughter of Dan and Linda Gosley; daughter-in-law of Mary Deachin; loving mother of Emily (Austin) Berkobien and Daniel (Maria) Deachin; loving grandmother of Frankie Berkobien, Sage Berkobien...

Apr 21, 2023

Josefina Alvarado; of Oxford, MI; passed away on April 21, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Rosary prayers will be said on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 6:00pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April...

Apr 18, 2023

Angel Manuel Rosario (Nelito); Age: 51; of Pontiac, Michigan; born March 21,1972 in Salinas, Puerto Rico to Angela Crespo and Angel Manuel Rosario; Left this earth on April 18th, 2023. Loving husband of Aracelis Rosario for 32 years; loving father of (Chinin) Angel Ruben Rosario (Sarahí Rosario), (Prieto) Emanuel Rosario (Jenny Rosario), Angela Maria Rosario, and (Nena) Ariana Rosario (Snuggles);...

Apr 14, 2023

Philip Earl Roberts; age 81; of Ocala, Florida; passed away April 14, 2023. He was born in Cooks, Michigan to George and Mary Gladys (Tanguay) Roberts on March 30, 1942. Philip married Carol Jean Holmberg in April 1960 and is survived by their daughter, Shelly Ann Roberts. He married his second wife, Carol Jean Estes in November 1964...

Apr 10, 2023

David Neil Walker; age 79; of Oxford, Michigan; born February 16, 1944; left this earth on April 10, 2023.  Loving husband of Pauline (Roeske, Bonnici) Walker for 24 years; loving father of Christy Walker (Nathan Fluegel), Mark Walker (Leola) and Matt Walker (Carrie); and proud grandfather of Amaya, Nora, Elizabeth, Davontez, Marko, Matthew, Marshelle, Jamar, Mia, and Mark. David...

Apr 3, 2023

Steven John Luchkovitz; of Lake Orion; age 53, passed away on April 3, 2023.  Steven is the loving father of Lyric Luchkovitz (Danielle); dear son of John and the late Judith Luchkovitz; brother of Tanya Luchkovitz (Scott) and Cathy (Mike) Tuohy; and uncle of Andrea (Scott) Baldwin, Chad Weeder (Savannah), Joseph Sallade (Megan), Nicole (Richard) Etienne, William (Ale) Sallade,...

Apr 2, 2023

Noel Nieves Jr.; age 60; of Pontiac, MI; passed away on April 2023.

Noel was born on December 4, 1962, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, to Noel Sr. and Candelaria Nieves, in Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Vocare Center in Pontiac, where he was active in cheerleading and many other activities. We would like to thank...

Apr 1, 2023

Judith Marie Mancini; of Lake Orion; age 82; passed away on April 1, 2023.  Judy is the beloved wife of Ron for 62 years; loving mother of Jeff (Kirsten), Mark (Sherri), the late Ronald (Sue) and Greg (Tracey); loving grandmother of Jennifer, Vincent and Megan; and dear great grandmother of Ethan and Judith.

Judy was a loving...

Mar 30, 2023

Debbie Eldridge Guinn; age 70; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. Debra leaves behind her beloved husband of 25 years, Michael Guinn. She was very devoted to her faith, church, and church family. Debra will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 6,...

Mar 26, 2023

Marian Louise Pagel; age 96; a longtime resident of Lake Orion, died March 26, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. William Hilton and the late Anne (nee: Sigrest) Hilton.  Mrs. Pagel was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Pagel, Jr. for 59 years; loving mother of Thomas (Michelle), Robert (Susan), Frank (Sharlene), Jean Pagel-Roberts and...

Mar 21, 2023

Michael Leroy Mahan of Lake Orion, passed away on March 21, 2023 at home, lovingly surrounded by his family members.  Michael was 61 years old.  He is survived by his son Casey (Kiara Brown) Mahan, his daughter Shantae (Parker Lovell) Mahan and his step-children Brandi Banks, Shannon (Mitch) Fransted and Robert (Becky) Moss; his six grandchildren Charlotte, Kaden, Colten,...

Mar 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raul “Rudy” Rodriguez; age 69; of Pontiac, MI; a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on the evening of Thursday, March 16, 2023. Rudy is the beloved husband to Maria of 45 years; loving father to Melanie Stodgel, Rosa Rodriguez, and Ricardo (Adriana) Rodriguez;...

Mar 11, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rosendo “Russ” Garcia, a beloved local musician who lived a long, interesting, and loving life. He passed away on March 11th, 2023. Russ is the beloved husband of 48 years to Elena Garcia, who preceded him in death on December 18th, 2010;  Dear father of Laura Bradacs of...

Mar 9, 2023

Raymond E. Owens; of Lake Orion; age 95; passed away on March 9, 2023.  Raymond is the beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Owens; dear father of Jeanie (the late Ricky) Tate, Cynthia (Fred) Anderson and Julie (Jim) Yarnall; loving grandfather of Justin Tate, Marcus (Shiloh) Anderson, Christina Anderson and Chandler Yarnall; loving great grandfather of Alyssa (Romani),...

Mar 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Julio Angel Ortiz

"Pito"

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November 8. 1966                                           March 6, 2023

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Julio Ortiz was born on November  8, 1966 in Pontiac, Michigan to...

Mar 5, 2023

Nancy Grace Van Camp; of Waterford; passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2023. Nancy is the late wife of Duane Van Camp, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is the loving mother of Donald (Wendy) Van Camp; loving grandmother of Brandy (Daniel) Fahlquist, Kyle Van Camp and Trevor Van Camp; great-grandmother of Hunter Van Camp...

Mar 4, 2023

Mark Livingston; age 75; of Oxford, Michigan; passed away on March 4, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Mark, also known as "Buck" was the son of the late Lois and Claude Parker and brother to late Lon Livingston and was born on September 20, 1947. He was a retired GM Design Engineer of ten years and...