Michael N. Caban, 65, a Plymouth resident since 1954, passed away suddenly in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, at 7:46 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013.
Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, on March 9, 1948, Michael was the son of Ernesto Nunez and Angela Martinez Caban.
He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1967. He studied then at Ancilla College for a year and transferred to Valparaiso University.
During the Viet Nam War, Michael served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 and maintained his patriotic connected with the Plymouth American Legion Post 27.
For over 35 years, Michael was an engineering technician at McCord/Indiana Heat Transfer Corp.
Michael was an avid card and pool player. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and grilling out with his family during the summer months. He was an avid football fan of the Steelers, Bears and Colts.
Michael is survived by his former wife, Oksana Caban, Plymouth, and their son and daughter-in-law, Gabe and Rebecca Caban, Fishers, IN. and their children, Olivia and Evan.
Michael is also survived by a brother and three sisters. They are Joe Caban, Houston, TX.: Judy (Roberto) Santiago, Mary Nunez and Lela Nunez, all of San Sabastian, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the funeral home. Rev. Chuck Krieg will officiate.
Interment will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Pamela Belmore says
Gabe & Family,
We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We are sending our love, peace, and comfort along with our deepest heartfelt condolences.
Jim & Pam Belmore
Nora Fuentes says
Gabe and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your father\’s passing away.
Our thaughts and prayers are with you as you go through
this very difficult time.
Nora Fuentes and family.
Andrea Nunez says
Gabe and family:
We are sorry for your loss.
Tia Andrea Nunez and family
Anonymous says
This is a great loss to our family, Mike you were not just a cousin you were a brother. I will always remember the good times \”Primo\” may God be with you and all of your family they will be watch over and taken care of.
Your Primo Manny
Manuel N. Caban and Family
Kelly George says
Gabe & Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Laurie and Jen says
Gabe and Becky I am so sorry for your loss mike was a good man. May God grant comfort and peace and keep you and your family under his loving wings
Jane Kiefer says
To Gabe Caban family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need someone to talk to, I am just a few steps away from your cubicle at work! 😀 Your Father will rest in peace now. God bless you!
JANNETTEN MESTRE says
GABE AND FAMILY
CUZ I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MAY HE REST IN PAECE HE WELL ALWAYS BE IN HOUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS MAY GOD GIVE YOU AND MY MOM AND ANTS THE STRENGTH TO SAY FEAR WELL TO MY UNCLE MAY HE REST IN PEACE .
JANNETTE MESTRE
ADELINA NUNEZ
Jeanne Glaub-Boomershine says
We were so sorry for your loss of Micheal, he was personally a classmate of mine both at St. Michael\’s grade school and PHS, Class of 1967. Even though I never knew him extremely well, Michael was always such a gentleman and very mannerly and nice to EVERYONE. Please accept our sympathy as Classmates and know that he will continue to be thought of at our reunions and we offer our prayers for you, his family. May you feel God\’s comfort and Blessings.
Jeanne Glaub-Boomershine &
PHS Class of 1967
Teri (Robbins)Thomas says
I haven\’t seen him in probably 10 years. My daughter goes to the may flower occasionally, and he would always tell her to let me know he said Hi. I was so shocked that he even remembered me, I was one of those tag along wives, years ago, that only went to the bar because my husband did. Mikey was good company during those times, and he helped me to become a more competitive player playing pool. He is one of only a few people that has had a strong influence on me and one of the few that I care to remember from that chapter of my life. I haven\’t seen him in a long time, but yet I feel like I lost a little something today when my daughter told me of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss, as I know he was a good person to everyone. He was quiet, but so kind to everyone.
Pamela Belmore says
Gabe & Family,
We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We are sending our love, peace, and comfort along with our deepest heartfelt condolences.
Jim & Pam Belmore
Nora Fuentes says
Gabe and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your father\’s passing away.
Our thaughts and prayers are with you as you go through
this very difficult time.
Nora Fuentes and family.
Andrea Nunez says
Gabe and family:
We are sorry for your loss.
Tia Andrea Nunez and family
Anonymous says
This is a great loss to our family, Mike you were not just a cousin you were a brother. I will always remember the good times \”Primo\” may God be with you and all of your family they will be watch over and taken care of.
Your Primo Manny
Manuel N. Caban and Family
Kelly George says
Gabe & Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Laurie and Jen says
Gabe and Becky I am so sorry for your loss mike was a good man. May God grant comfort and peace and keep you and your family under his loving wings
Jane Kiefer says
To Gabe Caban family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need someone to talk to, I am just a few steps away from your cubicle at work! 😀 Your Father will rest in peace now. God bless you!
JANNETTEN MESTRE says
GABE AND FAMILY
CUZ I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MAY HE REST IN PAECE HE WELL ALWAYS BE IN HOUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS MAY GOD GIVE YOU AND MY MOM AND ANTS THE STRENGTH TO SAY FEAR WELL TO MY UNCLE MAY HE REST IN PEACE .
JANNETTE MESTRE
ADELINA NUNEZ
Jeanne Glaub-Boomershine says
We were so sorry for your loss of Micheal, he was personally a classmate of mine both at St. Michael\’s grade school and PHS, Class of 1967. Even though I never knew him extremely well, Michael was always such a gentleman and very mannerly and nice to EVERYONE. Please accept our sympathy as Classmates and know that he will continue to be thought of at our reunions and we offer our prayers for you, his family. May you feel God\’s comfort and Blessings.
Jeanne Glaub-Boomershine &
PHS Class of 1967
Teri (Robbins)Thomas says
I haven\’t seen him in probably 10 years. My daughter goes to the may flower occasionally, and he would always tell her to let me know he said Hi. I was so shocked that he even remembered me, I was one of those tag along wives, years ago, that only went to the bar because my husband did. Mikey was good company during those times, and he helped me to become a more competitive player playing pool. He is one of only a few people that has had a strong influence on me and one of the few that I care to remember from that chapter of my life. I haven\’t seen him in a long time, but yet I feel like I lost a little something today when my daughter told me of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss, as I know he was a good person to everyone. He was quiet, but so kind to everyone.