Maurice Michel

Maurice Michel obituary, Southfield, MI

Maurice Michel

Maurice Michel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mercy Funeral Home LLC on Jul. 27, 2025.

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Dear family and friends; it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather

The talented musician who played with the Iraqi orchestra in Iraq.

Mr. Maurice Yousif Azar Michel 88, beloved husband of Maida Metti.

Devoted son of the late Yousif Azar Michel and Alice Daoud.

Beloved Maurice leaves behind to cherish his memory and music legacy his three sons: Yousif, Laith (Linda) and Louay.

His grandchildren Adrian (Janine), Julian, Rita and Jacob; beside his great grandchildren: Grace and Gabriel.

Also, there to cherish his memory his daughter in law Sinda.

Funeral Arrengements:

Funeral mass to be celebrated on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 10:00 am.

Mother Of God Chaldean Catholic Church

25585 Berg Road

Southfield, MI 48033

Interment (Burial) Services:

A committal service will immediately follow the requiem mass on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

25800 W 10 Mile Rd

Southfield, MI 48033

Visitation and Vigil Prayers:

Family will receive guests and accept condolences on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

3:00PM - 7:00PM

Regency Manor and Banquet Hall

25228 West 12 Mile Rd

Southfield, MI 48034

Thank you all and we may ask you to continue praying for the family during this hard time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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