Michael Anthony Facio, age 58, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, in his family home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on January 17, 1962 at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota to Frank and Helen Facio.
He graduated from McClintock high school in 1981 and attended Mesa Community College in 1981 for Wildlife Biology. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoors-man. He spent almost every Sunday in his beloved Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, worshiping the Lord and praying for his loved ones.
He worked at Motorola from 1989 to 2002 before moving into a career as a painter for Arizona State University in 2003. He was a giving and caring man who lived his life with an intense love for his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Frank.
He is survived by his mother Helen, brothers Gabriel, Richard, Frank (Christina), and sister Ramona, his nephews Armando (Belem) Suchil, Austin, Gabriel (Brittany), Frank, Andrew Suchil and nieces Alexis, Nancy, and Bianca, and his 9 great-nephews and nieces, Ava, Izek, Dora, Cataleya Corona, Kalina Corona, Gabriel, Helen, Izrael Hernandez, Zaria Suchil.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Due to COVID 19 restrictions, there will be a limit of ten (10) people in the chapel at any time. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home staff will manage this process to ensure everyone has the opportunity to pay their respects safely. Interment will be at St. Frances Catholic Cemetery.
Lisa Fraijo-Luna
My condolences to the Facio family. May God wrap his living spirit around you all through this difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest peacefully in God’s loving arms Michael.
Dixie Werner
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike at Motorola in Mesa. Know that he was liked by everyone he came in contact with.
Lisa Gutierrez
My Condolences To The Facio Family. Mike was a great guy. May he rest in paradise.
Jay
My condolences go out to all family and relatives
I had the opportunity to work along side Mike at ASU in the paint department, he was a very hard worker, very caring person, he will be missed by many.
Always in our thoughts and Prayers
Randy Kosir
My condolences to Mike’s family. I had the opportunity to get to know him at ASU. Always there to give a hand when needed even if I was in a different department. Will be greatly missed.
Linda & Danny Zuniga
My Condolences to The Facio Family may God bless you all with peace & comfort during this difficult time. May Mike Rip such a great man with a huge heart. I’m going to miss you on facebook talking smack about my Cowboys. God bless you all!
Carrie Fraijo
My condolences to the Facio Family. We’ve been long time neighbors just like family. Michael was a kind loving guy that will truly be missed. God gain another golden hearted angel. Rest in gods beautiful hunting grounds of paradise Michael till we meet again.
Micki
So Sorry for your loss.
I too am in mourning. I Lost my mom on the 26th.
Josie Perez Muela
Mike, I can’t believe your gone, so unexpected. You were so caring to your mom, your family, everyone.
I know you loved your family.
You were a good person.
It was nice to have met you at lone Butte
bingo..last time I saw you was at casino az bingo..
It was always nice chatting with you.
RIP MY FRIEND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
MY PRAYERS AND DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO MIKES MOM, AND FAMILY.
margie Molodow
My deepest sympathy. I know Michael will be very much missed. Especially by his nieces and nephews, he showed lots of love to all of them. May God give comfort to his mother, brothers, sister and his nieces and nephews , when I would run into Mike we’d catch up on everything.
God bless you family. The perpetual Light shine on him.