Michel Ohaco |
| Posted 2008-05-05 by Maurine |
| Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona - April 9, 1954 HUNDREDS PRESENT AT FUNERAL RITES FOR MICHEL OHACO Sheep and cattle men and many others from throughout the state gathered at St. Francis Xavier church in Phoenix Tuesday of this week to pay their last respects to Michel Ohaco of Wickenburg, whose sudden death last Friday afternoon in community Hospital here shocked and saddened this community. Mr. Ohaco collapsed while climbing into his pick-up truck in the yard of his home. He was carried to the nearby hospital where he lived only a short time. Baptized Michel in the little French town of Aldudes, where he was born March 7, 1883, Mr. Ohaco was affectionately known as “Mike” by his host of friends in Wickenburg and in Arizona. He came to America and to Arizona when 16 years of age and in this state became one of the largest holders of sheep with ranches in the Wickenburg, Winslow and flagstaff areas. Changed to Cattle - He changed from raising sheep to the cattle business following World War Ii when his son, Captain Michel Ohaco, Jr. returned from the service and recovered from several serious wounds received in action. The father and son became associated in the cattle business at Winslow and west of here. Mr. Ohaco was a member of the Arizona Wool Growers Association since 1908 and served for many years as a director of that organization. The high esteem in which he was held here likewise prevailed throughout Arizona. The survivors - The pioneer rancher is survived by his wife, Louise; his son, of Winslow; and three daughters, Mrs. Jack Anderson, Phoenix; Mrs. C.R. McNally of Roswell, N. M., and Miss Dollie Ohaco of Beverly Hills, California and eight grandchildren. Rev. D. F. O’Sullivan of St. Anthony’s church here conducted the requiem high mass in St, Francis Xavier Church. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix. See Also: Find A Grave |
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