Michael died Feb. 17, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born March 6, 1965, in Crownpoint. Roper graduated from Crownpoint High School in 1983 and attended a trade school in Phoenix, studying motorcycle systems. He earned his CDL and worked for McKinley County Schools. Survivors include his mother, Mae W. Roper of Crownpoint; brothers and sisters. Roper was preceded in death by his father, John C. Roper Sr. Arrangements are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel.
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