US Army Retired, CSM Mike Medina's Obituary
Funeral services for US Army Retired, CSM Mike “Mikey" Medina, 85, of Leesville will be held Friday, September 16, 2016, at 10 am at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Pastor Joe Call officiating. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 5 pm until 9 pm and on Friday, September 16th, from 8 am until time of service at the funeral home.
Mikey, the son of Benjamin and Marianna Espinoza Medina was born on October 28, 1930 in Irving, Texas. He passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Leesville, LA.
Mike "Mikey" Medina was a loving husband, an amazing dad, a devoted grandpa, and a true American patriot. He gave 30 years of his life to the United States Army, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam war and ultimately retired at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. After retiring from the Army, he worked another 10 years offshore with Diamond M Drilling. He has a deep commitment to his wife, children, and grandchildren, as well as countless friends both near and far. He spent the last 20+ years of his retirement working outside trying to help anyone he thought needed help. If he wasn't mowing a yard, running a weed-eater, or pushing a wheelbarrow, you could bet you'd find him spending time with friends over a cup of coffee. He was loved beyond words by countless friends and family members, and will be missed beyond words as well.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ulla Medina of Leesville; sons, Oliver (wife, Amy) Medina of Anacoco & Benjamin (wife Christina) Medina of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Nicole Harris of New Llano & Anita (husband Don)Gillespie of Hope Mills, N.C.; sisters, Maryann Medina of Duncanville, Lupi Medina of Duncanville & Dominga Sanford of Petal, MS; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
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