Michael John Pedraza Obituary (1949 - 2018)

Michael John "Mik" Pedraza was born in Texas City, Texas on June 24, 1949. He passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at the age of 69 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian M. Pedraza. Mik is survived by his father, Manuel J. Pedraza, Sr., his brother, Manuel J. Pedraza, Jr., his sisters, Lydia P. Perez and Mary Anne Kane and husband John, of Texas City, nephews Marcus A. Rodriguez of Houston and Samuel R. Kane of Austin, and Great-Nephew Xavier Cruz Rodriguez of Houston. He also leaves many close friends who are more like brothers and sisters, including Michael and Lydia Argo, Wayne and Marilyn Hamilton, Bobby and Patti Hocking, Aubrey and Renee Lindsey, Ronnie and Elaine Mclauchlin, Moose and Nancy Meadows, and Mickey and Kem Milton. Mik was a longtime resident of Texas City, and had many jobs and hobbies; but the one he always came back to was his music. He spent many years traveling from one coast to the other for his music. He was a gifted songwriter and had a beautiful, deep voice ... even though he could do a mean falsetto, singing back up for the song Natural Woman. Honorary Pallbearers are Mickey Milton, Moose Meadows, Aubrey Lindsey, Ronnie Mclaughlin, Marcus A. Rodriguez, and Samuel R. Kane. Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 1-2pm and again from 3-4pm. A Celebration of life service will take place from 2-3pm. Visitors are invited to bring something that reminds you of Mik (i.e. a picture, souvenir, food container) that you can place on a table in the chapel and then take with you when you leave. The family would like to thank A*Med Home Health for the Hospice care provided to Mik, as well as the staff at The Resort in Texas City for taking care of Mik in his final few weeks. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a contribution in Mik's name to either A*Med Hospice (8901 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B, Texas City, Texas 77590) or to the charity of your choosing.