Michael Texas

Michael Anthony Arce, 29, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 07, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher S. Arce; his maternal grandfather, Hector A. Ortiz, and his paternal grandmother, Bertha San Miguel Arce.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Rogerio “Tony” and Doris Ortiz Arce; brothers, Roger Arce and Matthew Arce; his nephew and godson, Matthew Arce, Jr.; nieces, Andrea Amia Arce, and soon to be born, Anastacia Alana Arce; maternal grandmother, Eudelia S. Ortiz; and paternal grandfather, Rogelio Arce, Jr. He is also survived by his two best friends since childhood, Mauricio Barragan and Hector Herrera, and his closest friend in San Antonio, Freddy Garza; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving relatives, and friends.

The family will gather to celebrate his life on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Road; where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

All services will conclude in the chapel. A Cremation service will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to your local animal shelter or animal protective society, as animals were very close to his heart.

You may express your condolences and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral and Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.