Vincent Michel, Sr., 81, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. HE was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carmen Michel; father, Charles Michel; mother, Mary Michel; brothers: Danny Fry and Peter Kheel. He was born in Inchelium, WA to Charles A. and Mary Rose Michel on December 28, 1933. Vincent is survived by his sister, Geraldine Michel Storer; daughters: Clarice Khehne, November James, Tina Holeman, Shelia Michel and Carla Michel; sons: Cecil Michel and Vincent Michel Jr.; numerous other loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren & relatives and friends. A special loving thanks to Faye, without her, a lot of things would not have been possible. Public visitation will be held on Friday, April 19. 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Clara Pueblo Catholic Church with burial to follow at Santa Clara Pueblo Catholic Cemetery. The Family of Vincent Michel, Sr. have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.