Michael Paul Babb

Michael Paul Babb October 25, 1979 - March 5, 2016 Michael Paul Babb was born at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., on October 25, 1979. He crossed over to Heaven from this world in Mesa, Ariz., on the morning of March 5, 2016. Mikey attended school in St. David, Ariz., from Kindergarten through his high school graduation in 1999. He was a member of Patton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. David. He was also a member of the 1997 Undefeated State Champion Tiger Football team, his jersey number was 99. Mikey moved to Mesa in 2001 to be close to his brother Alex and to find work. He attended Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix. After graduating MMI, he went to work as a Harley Technician. He worked at many dealerships in the Tucson/Phoenix area and was attending Arizona Automotive Institute studying Welding until his untimely death. Mikey really enjoyed working with people and enjoyed helping people out anyway that he could. He had many friends in the St. David/Benson areas, as well as, many friends in the Phoenix Area. He was loved by so many. He had a heart of gold, and it showed when he dealt with his people. Michael is survived by parents Michael and Rebecca Babb, of Mesa, Ariz., brother, Alex Babb and Angie of Surprise, Ariz. Michael is also survived by his loving niece, Mia Babb of Mesa, Ariz., Grandparents, John and Marcos Ruiz of Benson, Ariz., Tio Carlos and Tia Rosa Garcia of Benson, Tia Vera of Benson, Tio John and Tia Monica Ruiz of Benson, Tio Robert and Tia Juanita Ruiz of Belleview, Wash., Uncle Chuck and Aunt Peggy Babb of Midland, Texas. Michael is also survived by many cousins in Arizona, Texas, Washington, and Kansas. He was predeceased by grandparents Charles and Emma Babb, Cousins Lynda Matthews, John Ruiz and Edward Ruiz; Aunts and Uncles Edward and Frances Ruiz, Ann and George Borunda. Michael is no longer in pain and is frolicking around in Heaven with all of his predeceased relatives and our Heavenly Father. We will see you again son, we love and miss you so much. Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016: Visitation from 9-10 am with Services at 10 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hwy 80 in St. David, Ariz. Michael will be then be laid to rest at the St. David Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson's Remembrance Center, Benson, AZ