Cristobal Saenz Sr., 66, of Bad Axe, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2016 at Huron Medical Center with his family by his side.

Cristobal was born in Mercedes, Texas on April 26, 1950 to the late Pedro and Estefana (Saldania) Saenz.

In April 1986, he married the love of his life, Herminia Reyes.

Cristobal was a hard worker, farming in Texas and Michigan.   He loved to go fishing and hunting.   He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Herminia Saenz of Bad Axe; his children: Silbano (Thomasa) Saenz, Cristobal Saenz Jr., Pedro (Mandy) Saenz, Yadira Valentin, Cristina Saenz (Robert Trevino) and Elida (Nicholas) Leitermann; grandchildren: Tyrone, Tomasa, Antonio, Adrian Crislyn, Kayden, Ramon, Athena, Allena, Isaac, Jodie, Josephine Rose, Rudolfo, Brandon, Damian, Elrey, and Nahshon; great granddaughter:  Abigail Valentin; brothers: Juan, Arturo, and Enrique Saenz; sisters: Elida Mendez, Herminia Frogoza, Amelia Saenz, Modesta Garate and Paulina Reyes.

Cristobal was preceded in death by his brothers, Manuel and Leonardo Saenz.

Funeral service for Cristobal will be 11 am on Thursday, December 29 ^th , at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe.   Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-8 pm on Wednesday, December 28 ^th at the MacAlpine Funeral Home and 10 am until time of service on Thursday, December 29 ^th .

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com