Mike Gary DeHerrera departed peacefully to be with our Father in heaven on Oct. 7, 2017. He was born June 3, 1948, in Center, Colorado, to Joe P. DeHerrera and Sally Rose DeHerrera.
He left behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Nelda; sons, David and Gary; brothers Frankie and Jamie; sisters Francis and Margie; brothers-in law Joe, Nick, Jerry and Kevin; sisters-in-law Pauline, Virginia and Fritzi; and many nieces and nephews, and many other sisters and brothers in Christ. He also left behind his favorite pet, Nancy, whom he walked with faithfully every day.
He was a very proud grandfather of Aliyah, Andromeda, Gianni, Gabe and Nick. He proudly served his country for 23 years. Mike retired from Tooele Army Depot after 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers Gilbert, Eddie, Joe R (Robert), Armando (Pooch) and Joey; sisters Merle and Shirley; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Services will be held on Monday, Oct. 16 at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to noon mass. Burial will be announced later. Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.