Michael A. LaFond, 71, Oneida passed away peacefully early Friday morning May 4, 2018. He was born October 23, 1946 to the late M. Lawrence and Winifred “Winny” LaFond. On August 31, 1996 he married Victoria Cornelius. Michael enjoyed listening to music and to travel, especially through the mountains. He spent a large part of his life spreading the word of God others. It was the time he spent with family that he enjoyed the most.
He is survived by his wife Victoria, children; Catherine (Gary) Smith, Colleen (Wayne) Griffin, Jessica (Leo) Stenstrom, Joshua Racine, and his five grandchildren; Chase, Chelsey, Autumn, Oliver, and Winnie. Michael is further survived by his brother Larry (Cathy) LaFond, and Victoria’s family; Vivian (Pete) Dittel, Veronica Glass, Valerie (Joe) Yazzie, Terry (Tania) Cornelius, Andy (PaIa) Cornelius.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings; Davis LaFond, Robert LaFond, Patricia LaFond, his nephew Mark LaFond, and in-laws Harrison and Diane Cornelius.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME from 4-7PM Sunday May 6, 2018. Visitation will continue after 10AM Monday at the funeral home, until time of service at 11:00AM. Burial will take place at 1:30PM in the Sacred Burial Grounds.
