Michael Anthony Arellano

Obituary Michael Anthony Arellano Born February 8, 1984- Bakersfield, CA Went to Be With the Lord June 1, 2014 -Colorado Springs, CO Michael Anthony Arellano is survived by his Father Victor Arellano, His Mother & Step-Father; Guadalupe and Bob Saltzgaver, 3 brothers; Alex (Andrea) Bejarano, Frank (Becca) Arellano, and Sean Saltzgaver. His 2 sisters; Gina and Alyssa Arellano, and a Niece and Nephew; Amika and Isaiah Arellano. Michael is preceded in death by his Grandmothers; Edna Arellano and Esther Quair. A visitation for Michael is being held on Thursday, June 5th from 6-8PM at Cappadona Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, June 6th at 10:00 AM in the Cappadona Funeral Home Chapel. His burial will directly follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery at 1005 Hancock Expressway in Colorado Springs, CO. Each Member of Michael's Family took the time to write a special message to him below: From Mom: Mijo, Gone too soon. I thank God for you. You were the only one who could get away with anything. Your beautiful smile, your concern for others, your love for your friends and family made me proud. Thank you for the iced teas in the evenings and the hot teas after work-for always thinking of me. I watched as you planned and cooked the enchiladas for Mother's Day, seeing you work so hard and including your Step-Dad to help. This will be forever etched in my heart. You had nicknames for all of us, including me (Beaner), but you're still the 'Meaner Beaner'. I suffered when you suffered and these last few months were hard. I could not take away your pain and tears. But in those last moments while holding your hand my heart ached; I looked up and saw the peacefulness surround you. I knew that you were in God's Hands now. From Step-Dad: Michael went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 11:30AM. He is now with Jesus and perfected. I love Mike so much; he is a great Son and brother. I never met or heard of anyone that did not 'like Mike'; he was a great friend indeed! I am Michael's Step-Father and #1 'Cracker', what a privilege it has been and it is a privilege I would never share. Me and Mike got sodas for each other and I loved to bring him 'Like Mike' candies as he would exclaim 'For Me?'! Michael was always upbeat or beating us up when he was not. I knew he was fighting off sickness, the last two years he had many eye surgeries and stomach problems, and an increase in blood pressure but he never complained. He was the toughest Guy I know! If I was not getting poked, hit, kicked or being called 'Tupid Guy' I knew things weren't right with Mike! Mike and I had a lot of fun and love for each other. Michael is my son, a friend, a helper, and my 'Dumb-Dumb'. My Michael will live on always in my heart and spirit. I truly believe that he is watching over Mom & I and all of us as he always has! So thank you Michael for being there for me forever! Thank you God for Michael as I now rejoice for Michael's Eternal Life with you! Love you Michael-Your #1 Cracker and Step-Dad. From Dad: I said hello to Michael on February 8, 1984 and now on June 1, 2014, I say goodbye. Michael was always a great kid. He always had something nice to say. He would always make me laugh with a juice or something happening around us. Michael was about 10 years old when I found out he was diabetic; from then on it was a fight for him. We tried to make it easier but he did most of the work himself. I remember him wanting to go trick or treating then I would buy all the candy he collected from him. I told him to keep a couple of his favorite pieces for himself but I am sure he kept more. Sometimes now I wish I would have spent more time with him, but I'll just remember the good times we had and remember the great son I lost. Love you Michael, bye for now. Dad From Alex: Michael and I were very close. He was the one that was always on me 'bout making sure I was always around for every family event. He didn't want to hear any excuses and the last thing I ever wanted to do was make him mad because that boy can hold a grudge. I love him so much and it's so hard for me to see him go. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that he is no longer suffering from always being sick. What better place is there than a place with God? One thing I do know is that we need to appreciate everyone around us that we love while we are still here because no one knows what God has planned for us tomorrow. This has actually opened my eyes to be a better person and to be a better brother to my brothers and sisters. I have to step up to make my relationship even stronger than ever with them. I know he is watching over us now (because I can feel him) and I'm not going to let him down. It hurts to know that he won't be here daily to make us laugh, gross us out, or pick on us anymore. But the time and memories of him loving me, hugging me, him being my 'bromosexual', and cooking for me when I was hungry will last forever. I'm not perfect and he was mad at me occasionally but I know it was all love. He didn't have any enemies and was well loved by all who knew him. I'm sorry for everything I didn't do right. I love all my brothers and sisters equally and know I have to try harder to be around for them. I know that will put a smile on Michael's face. One day Mike and I will be chillin' again but until then I have a lot of work to do. I love you grumps and you will forever be in my heart. Your Broh, Alex From Andrea: What I miss most about Michael would be what the definition of a brother would be; the fighting, the picking on, and the getting mad at. Also the heart to heart talks we had. Never a dull moment; I knew I was gonna get hit, gassed on or something crazy. One thing I do know is that Mike loved his family more than anything. I will miss him. Rest in Paradise, Michael! Love, Dre From Frank: Michael is my younger Brother and I love him very much. Since we were young we had always been very close. We did have our fights but we always managed to work through them. The last year was the most fun for me with Michael, because of the health problems Michael couldn't work, which meant more time home. Michael loved to play video games and he would borrow games from me and when they would get difficult he would call me in to help. I really made the most of the time I had with him this past year. I kind of knew this day would come, because of his health problems, so each day I would invite him to come along with me for my lunch break to do whatever errands I had to do. Sometimes I just wanted to spend time with him so we would drive around aimlessly. I remember one lunch break, I took him to a Doctor's appointment on a day he was feeling better and when I dropped him off he had a happy smile on his face. I hadn't seen that face in a while and I told myself to remember that moment because it was important. In close, Michael had a warm heart and loved everyone; he would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. I will keep all the good times and memories I had with Michael until I am reunited with him one day. I love you Michael and will never forget our time together. Your Brother-Frank From Rebecca: I am so thankful that I got to be a part of Michael's life. We would refer to him as the sweet and sour candy. One second he was sweet, playing with my hair, the next second he would be pulling it. He could drive me crazy but I could never stay mad at him. I loved him so much. He became the brother I never had and he will always be in my heart. From Gina: There are so many good things to say about you Mike. You've made a huge impact on all of us, especially me. I miss you so much Brother! There aren't enough words to describe what a beautiful person you are inside and out; but there is one word that comes to mind and that is 'light'. You were definitely a light in my world. You have brightened many, many of my days and I know you will continue to shine in heaven with Jesus. Love you always-Gina From Alyssa: It is unreal to think that I will never see your smile or hear your laugh again or see the look of pure joy you got anytime you were beating up or picking on someone :). I never realized how many people cared about you just as much as we did. You were such an amazingly unselfish person. There will always be a piece of my heart missing that I can never get back. I am taking comfort in the fact that you are no longer in any pain and that I will see you again one day. I can't even describe the pain in my heart and how broken it feels without you brother. I will always miss you and I love you with every ounce of my being. From Sean: Michael was the best brother any of us could ask for. He wasn't only a brother he was also my friend. He was the type of person that you could go to with any problem and he would have a solution, He would always put others before himself. He always helped around the house in any way he could. He always called me 'Bino'. He always asked me to help him on his video games. Whenever I was hungry he would always find me something to eat. I cannot recall a time where me and him were ever mad at each other. Any time I would have a baseball tournament in town he was there watching. I will always and forever love you! Services Visitation Thursday June 5, 2014 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cappadona Funeral Home The Original Trusted Alternative Funeral Service 1020 E Fillmore St. P.O. Box 8151 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Funeral Service Friday June 6, 2014 10:00 AM Cappadona Funeral Home 1020 E Fillmore St Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Interment following Memorial Service Friday June 6, 2014 11:30 AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 S Hancock Expy Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903