Obituary of Christopher Botello

BOTELLO, Christopher of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his home. He was 53 years old. Christopher Botello was born on the Fourth of July in 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan to Joe David and Juanita (Espinoza) Botello. Christopher earned his high school diploma and went on to work as a welder for Delphi. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Juanita; son, Michael Christopher; grandson, Jack Degrace; six sisters and two brothers: Teresa Esparaze, Toni Huerta, Joe Botello, Betty (Robert) Ruiz, Alice (Gerald) Evans, Brenda Botello, Raymond (fiancée, Clarissa Forsythe), Botello, Raquel Marti (fiancé, Tony Hernandez IV); step-brother, Clearence Jackson; aunt, Helen (Johnny) Rosas; two uncles: John (Maria) Campos and Robert (Adele) Campos; good friend, Trina Shank; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Joe Botello; son, Christopher Michal Degrace; sister-in-law, Shannon Botello; and brother-in-law, Cesario Huerta Jr. MEMORIAL: Memorial Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Kathryn Snedeker will officiate. Cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family, c/o Juanita Botello. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.