Obituary of Michael Joseph Alhand

Michael J. Alhand, 73, of Indianapolis passed away on July 4^th, 2019, at home with his wife of 48 years, Elaine Renie Alhand at his side. Mike was born November 6, 1945 in Newport News, VA to the late Lee Alhand and Ruth Gauss Alhand. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of the United States Air Force.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Janet (Terry) Roos, Marilyn Benbow, and brother Leo Alhand, his sister-in-law Christine Renie, and brother-in-law, Larry Keller.  Mike leaves behind his wife Elaine, and her siblings Theresa Renie Frazer (David), Mark Renie (Denise), John Renie (Kathi),  Mary Renie Keller, Joe Renie (Colleen), James Renie (Barbara),  Barbie Renie Kinnett (Troye) and Donna Renie Androne (Al) and brother-in-law John Benbow  as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike volunteered at Big Brothers,  Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), Guardian Angel Bassett Rescue and American Legion Post 34.

Services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at 46^th and Illinois. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 9th from 4pm to 8pm and 9am-10:30am on Wednesday July 10^th followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. This will be followed by Interment at Calvary Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Northside Events and Social Club 2100 E. 71^st Street, Indianapolis IN 46220 from 2pm-5pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 580 East Stevens Street Indianapolis IN 46203.