Mike G. Araguz, Jr., 61, of McGehee, AR passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1954 in El Campo, TX to the late Mike Araguz, Sr. and Pauline Garcia Araguz. Mike was a truck driver for most of his adult life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Mike was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church of Dumas, AR.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Manuel Jalemo. Survivors include his wife, Janet Wood Araguz; sons, Mikie Araguz and his wife, Kathy of McGehee, AR and Alan Richardson and his wife, Tamara of Hamburg, AR; daughter, Mindy Chance and her husband, Allen of McGehee, AR; brothers, Juan Araguz of Wharton, TX, Mike Araguz of TX, and Lupie Araguz of Houston, TX; sisters, Lupe Bustermante of Flugerville, TX and Lela Flores of Lubbock, TX and 9 grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5-7pm Monday, March 21, 2016 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, AR. Funeral Services will be at 2pm Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service Chapel in McGehee, AR with Rev. Ben White officiating. Burial will follow at Tyro Cemetery.