Michael Angel Buendia, 24 of Merced, California passed away on February 15, 2015 at UCSF in San Francisco, California, after a battle with Evans Syndrome.
Michael was born to Lorraine and Paul Buendia on May 11, 1990. Michael attended elementary and middle school in Planada, and graduated from Le Grand High School in 2008. He also attended Merced Junior College. Michael was employed at Santa Fe Pet hospital as a veterinary assistant.
Michael is survived by his parents Paul & Lorraine Buendia; his brother, Stephen Buendia of Sacramento; grandparents, William Buendia and Eleanor Flores of Planada; and his beloved cats, Kelly and Cartman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice Buendia and Pedro Flores.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with the Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Planada. Burial will follow at Plainsburg Cemetery in Le Grand.