SANCHEZ, Samuel J. Sr. – Of Flint, age 58, died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2415 Bagley Street, Flint, Father Thomas Firestone officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council #695. Visitation 5-8p.m. Tuesday and 1-8p.m. Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening followed by a Knights of Columbus Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Sanchez will be at the church 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of the Mass.

Sam was born in Flint on August 30, 1952 and was a resident of Flint all his life. Sam was a 3rd Degree and 4th Degree member Msgr. Patrick R. Dunign Council No. 695. He belonged to Knights of Columbus for 31 years, currently serving as Grand Knight. Sam was employed with General Motors for 30 years. Surviving are wife, Tina Sanchez; Son, Samuel John Jr. (Sandra); Grandson, Samuel John III; step-children, Matthew, Jessica, Luke and Megan; mother, Ninfa Sanchez; brothers and sisters, Gloria (Philip), Rosemary (David), Mario Jr. (Kimberly), Debra, Michael (Annie), Lisa and Kristina; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Father, Mario C. Sanchez Sr. preceded Samuel in death.

HUMPHREY, Raymond – Of Grand Blanc, age 88, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Grand Blanc Rehab & Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church, 12534 Holly Road, Grand Blanc, Pastor Jerry Harms officiating. Cremation has taken place. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation 5-8p.m. Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mr. Humphrey will be at the church 12 Noon Friday until the time of the service.

Raymond was born in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on December 22, 1922. On May 4, 1944 he married Hazel Nieminen. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He served in the Army during World War II, overseas in the European Theater. Raymond worked for GM Truck and Bus for 34 years in many different roles with the last one of salaried personnel supervisor. He worked as a private consultant for many years after retirement. Surviving are wife, Hazel; son, Mark of Grand Blanc; 2 sisters, Lavee and husband Bob Gagnon of Clio, Dolores Burke of Grand Blanc; Special niece, Suzanne Brady of Grand Blanc and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, James and Gerald.