Aug 25, 1982 - Feb 19, 2017

Michael Arthur Keaohou Lujan passed away on February 19, 2017 near Red Bluff, CA. He died due to an accidental drowning at Jelly’s Ferry Road while attempting to cross the severely flooded roadway in a canoe which capsized in very turbulent water.

He was born on August 25, 1982 at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle. Michael attended schools in Washington, Colorado, Connecticut and California. He was 34 years old.

Michael graduated in 2002 from Claremont High School in Claremont, CA.  He was a kind, sensitive and loving individual. He made friends easily and understood those whose lives were in disarray.  He was very compassionate about animals, especially cats, and had volunteered at several animal shelters. 

Michael is survived by his wife Myra Martinez and step daughter Keyla Vargas of Martinez. His mother and step-father Laura and Jon Pate and sister Andrea Collette of Red Bluff. His maternal grandparents Herman and Carla Lujan, Uncles Mark Lujan and Timothy Lujan, cousins TJ Lujan and Cody Lujan of Vallejo. Also, his Aunt Jean Small and cousin Jennifer Oscarson of Walnut Creek. His paternal Aunt and Uncle Schelly and Don Wohnoutka, a cousin Nikki, grandparents Ron and Sue Neal and a sister Ambrosia Williams, all of Washington.  He will be sadly missed by his many relatives and friends. 

A gathering of family and friends from the Bay Area was held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Second Baptist Church at 1020 Las Juntas in Martinez, CA. There will be an additional event in the near future.

- Published in Daily News on Mar. 10, 2017