Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/24/2012 09:07 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 07/24/2012 10:40 AM
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Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Takes Murphys's Michael John Yurich 1957 - 2012
Murphys, CA...Michael John Yurich of Murphys, CA passed away Thursday afternoon July 19th. Michael was ill for the past 2 to 5 years with ALS. He was totally bed ridden over the last several months when the decease quickly entered his throat and lung area last Monday. He was 55 years old. Michael was a man of high education. He had a College Preparatory degree from Bellarmine in San Jose, CA, an A.S. in Radiation Technology from Chabot Livermore, a B.A. in Business with a minor in Law from UC Santa Barbara, a MBA from UCLA and a M.S. in Health Physics from UC Berkeley. Michael gave up his career in the Bay Area for the two people he loved the most, his children Matthew and Michelle and moved to the small town foothill community of Murphys...
Angels Camp, Arnold Sonora and San Andreas believing he wanted to give his children good roots to later spread their wings. He was a truck driver in the foothills for about 15 years.
Michael love no one more than Jesus Christ and is wife Maryanne was glad to take a second to the King of Glory. Michael’s devotion was expressed through the Catholic Church, it's many works and projects. Michael was involved with many ministries through his life: He was in the Music Ministry, he sang and played guitar for many masses and special events; he was a member of the St. Patrick’s Men’s Club of Angels Camp and Murphys, and Our Lady of the Sierra in Arnold; he was a teacher for the RCIA; a member of the ICF; he did youth ministry and he was a pro-life activist.
Michael was also instilled as a 4th Degree Knight with Bishop Blaire, who handed him a signed crucifix as a gift when they were instilled together. Michael will be buried with this very special high blessed article.
Michael is survived by his wife Maryanne, his son Michael, his daughter Michelle, his future daughter-in-law Cassie, his sister Kitty, his brothers Jim, Rick and Chris, his sister-in-laws Joann, Lindy, and Christina, his nephews Robert, Gregory, and Charlie, his Aunt & Uncle Lou & Al, his cousins in CA; Carrie, Amber, Mason, Amelia, and out of state cousins Janine, Jerry, and Arling.
Viewing at Angels Mortuary 9-10am in Angles Camp, Mass beginning with the rosary at St. Patrick's in Angels Camp, burial at Murphy's St. Patrick's Cemetery, Reception at St. Patrick's Hall in Angels Camp. Date is Wednesday July 25, Feast of St. James.
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