OZENNE, Michael John

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - Michael John Ozenne, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Havasu City, Jan. 25, 2013. He was born Dec. 13, 1921, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Edmond and Mary (Mertens) Ozenne. Mike enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942, where he served as an aircraft mechanical engineer. He was stationed in India during a portion of his service and shared many interesting stories. He received an honorable discharge in 1946. After his military service, Mike worked at Aerodynamics as a mechanical engineer and continued in this field, retiring from Rockwell International. He also ventured in the bar business and ran Mike's Pine Retreat in Crestline, Calif. Mike moved to Lake Havasu in 1996 to be closer to his niece, Diane. He enjoyed going to air shows and Sundays on the Lake. Mike could be found on Wednesday or Friday nights at McKee's or The Office, where he was known as "Old Boy Mike" to those that knew him. One of his favorite memories was his cruise to Alaska and his "Bon Voyage" party held at The Office. Mike is survived by his sister, Rose (Jack) Potter, of Montrose, Colo.; nephew, John (Leslie) Potter, of Kalispell, Mont.; nieces, Bobby (Jerry) Waggner, of Montrose, Colo., and Kathy (Ozenne) Areias, of Manteca, Calif.; and many more nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary (Ozenne) Mestrovich; niece, Diane (Potter) Montgomery; and his brother, Edmond Ozenne. In keeping with Mike's wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Havasu or New Hope Hospice. Thoughts and condolences can be sent directly to the family or through www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.