I gave you my love, and you can only imagine how much you've given me in happiness. Hold our memories deep in your heart; remember the best times, the laughter, and the song. Continue my heritage; I'm counting on you. My mind is at ease, and my soul is at rest. Remembering all and how I truly was blessed.
Our adored husband, brother, dad, grandfather, and mentor. Michael B. Russell has been called to his forever home with our loving Savior, God. We are reminded of John 3:16, "that one day soon we may join our most handsome angel in heaven and share in eternal life."
Our Michael is survived by his family: Natalie Rose Russell and daughter Syble Fay; brother Mark Russell (Rhonda); brother Marty Russell (Diane). Michael's daughters and grandchildren: Misty (Ben) Blackmon, and children Ellie Caroline and Benjamin Kates; Mary Beasley and daughter Charlotte Elizabeth; Mandy
(Ben) Hobbs; Clay (Mallory) and daughter Marley Blake; Cassie Russell (Jeremiah), and daughter Memphis Monroe Hauser; Chelsea Russell and partner Wesley Rodda; Aubri Rain Russell and fiancée Jerry Ingleby;
Jay R. Rael and son Brody; Natalia (Tali); Savreena (Savi Kat); Kataleena (Joshua) Chacon; Step-mother Betty Russell; and father and mother-in-law Ernest and Bernadette Casados; and Honeyboy, Buddy, Lola, and four little ones, Kitty, many horses and donkeys and chickens and many many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and dear friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his Granny and Granddaddy Jessie T., and Eddie Lou Russell. His parents, Lister Hill and Syble Fay Russell, and Zoe and Tiger. Michael is further preceded in death by many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
For the past 30+ years, Michael has spent his time working as a Transportation Coordinator for the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399. Over the years, he traveled all over the continents, working on many films; fortunate to have his brother, Mark, along with him. They met many friends who would become "family," and later, luckily enough, his "Cassie Noodle" would join him. Once together, Michael would teach Cassie all there was to know so she could become successful and love the work as much as he did. In later years, looking forward to retirement, Michael started his own company. This allowed Michael to stay close to the industry and around the people he loved working with the most. Michael enjoyed retirement, but it was all the calls and Facetimes from his friends that really kept his heart full. To know Mike was loving him. To be lucky enough to work with him was a blessing; Michael wanted everyone to succeed. By his patient, attentive, and encouraging nature, Michael strived to create the very best for all those around him. We will all cherish his one-liners from Channel 3, missing them greatly. May his legend live on forever. That's a wrap.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Michael's name. We will be honoring Michael's life on Saturday, August 10, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Casa Perea in Corrales, located at 4829 Corrales Road in Corrales, NM 87048.
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