Andrew Machiela Obituary

Andrew Machiela, born on January 31, 1936, passed away on October 9, 2026. Andrew leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Eileen Machiela; his children, Ter Sterk (Doug), Jeff Machiela (Anna), Rod Machiela (Lynn) and Maria Mendez; his grandchildren, Tom Machiela (Sarah), Jill Boeve (Marc), Michael Muirhead, Jr., Rebecca Machiela, Jack Machiela (Jenna), Lee Machiela (Amberley), Angela Machiela, Juan Sarmiento (Bridgett), Erasmo Sarmiento and Xiomara Sarmiento; his great grandchildren, Kaylee Boeve, Holly Boeve, Lucas Boeve, Marigold Machiela, Sophia Buonodono and Shiah Machiela; and his sister Geneva Diemer.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Yntema Funeral Home (251 S State St, Zeeland, MI 49464). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Borculo Christian Reformed Church (6464 96th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464).

Please no flowers, but contributions in Andrew's memory are encouraged to Faith Hospice (8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SW Ste 200, Byron Center, MI 49315) and Crossroads Prison Ministries (PO Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI, 49509-0900).