Riley Pacella Obituary
The passing of Riley Pacella (Prudenville, Michigan) occurred on August 22, 2026. Riley, born on January 19, 1997, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Riley Pacella to show support.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Carolyn Pacella, Anita and Edward Lamberg; and her uncle Michael Buchholtz. She is survived by: her parents, Rhonda Lamberg and Robert Pacella; her grandfather Roman Pacella; her brother Bobby Pacella; her sister-in-law Kelsey; her nephews, Roman and Otto; and her friends, Jamie McCarthy and Mason Klatt. She is also survived by her faithful companion, Friday; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, August 31st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 at 5:45 PM at the Christler Funeral Home – Prudenville Chapel (1471 W Houghton Lake Dr, Prudenville, MI 48651). A vigil service was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (1039 W Houghton Lake Dr, Prudenville, MI 48651). A burial was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at the Denton Township Cemetery (4061 W Nestel Rd, Prudenville, MI 48651).
Memorials in Riley's name may be directed to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School, P.O. Box 800, Prudenville, MI 48651, or to the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center – Stomp Out Sarcoma Fund, at https://michiganmedicine.donordrive.com.
