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Juan Agustin Michelena

Juan Agustin Michelena, 66, of Williams, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

Juan was born May 1, 1945 in Irurita, Spain. He came to Williams in 1969 to work for the Red Hill Sheep Company. He also worked as a logger for Stone Forest. He retired from Grand Canyon Railway.

Juan is survived by his wife of 34 years Geneva (Bobbie) Michelena; daughter Maria (Mike) Gee; son Juan Michelena; stepson Adam Zamudio; sisters Maria Angeles, Maria Josepha, Maria Ludres and Maria Milagaros; brother Juan B. Michelena; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Elizalde, father Juan Felipei, brother Tiburci, daughter Alexandra and granddaughter Kiana.

A Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williams. Mass begins at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the Sultana Theater.

Lozano's Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.


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