Felipe ANDREZ

ANDREZ, Felipe - age 24, of Bloomfield Hills, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton with Fr. Kurrian Kollapallil celebrant. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton where a scripture service will be held 7:30 PM Sunday evening. Those desiring may make contributions to the family. Felipe was born October 1, 1988 in Suzano, Brazil the son of Francisco and Soraya Andrez. Throughout his life, Felipe lived in several parts of the U.S. and Canada and became a dear and devoted friend to many on the University of Michigan-Flint campus and beyond. As a senior majoring in Business Administration, Felipe became involved in multiple aspects of student life at UM-Flint. He served in several capacities in the International Student Organization, including president. He was an Orientation leader as well as a member of Student Government in 2009, working in many areas and was elected president of the student body in Fall 2011. Felipe participated in the Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) and eventually joined the ILS staff as a student facilitator. In summer of 2009, he traveled abroad to China through the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU), using art to deepen cross-cultural understanding by co-creating with Chinese artists, HIV/AIDs-orphaned Chinese youth and adults. Felipe joined the International Center staff in summer 2008 and became an integral part of the office, offering ideas from his unique perspective that helped transform the international landscape of the UM-Flint campus. Felipe was enthusiastic about government and dreamed of becoming a diplomat, working with representatives from other nations to develop economic policies to help smaller nations succeed. As a healthconscientious individual, Felipe could also be found working out in the Recreation Center, where he worked as a Lifeguard over several semesters. Felipe was more than just a compassionate and generous person-he was a very loyal son, brother, friend and colleague. His positive attitude, rambunctious laugh, and unwavering optimism about people and life will be fondly remembered by his numerous friends around the world. He will be greatly missed. Surviving are: parents, Francisco and Soraya Andrez, and sister, Flavia. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Sunday, January 27, 2013 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Monday, January 28, 2013 11:00 AM
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
404 N. Dayton St. Davison. 48423, United States