Survived by: Daughter: Shirley (Frank) Dearing Daughter: Patricia LaVan Daughter: Linda Czech Son: Harry (Phyllis) LaVan Daughter: Barbara (Raymond) Peters Daughter: Marie (Larry) Reeves Sister: Emily Estrella Brother: Melvin Merriles Sister: Mildred Childers Brother: Clarence Merriles Grandchildren: Fourteen Great-Grandchildren: Twenty-two Preceded in death by: Father: Manuel Merriles Mother: Mary (Rodrigues) Merriles Visitation: Tue 1-9 P.M. Tuesday Jan 2004 Funeral service will be at : SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church Wed 10:00 A.M. Jan 14 2004 Special Services Rosary Tuesday at 7 P.M. Disposition Burial at Parkview Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan