Supporting Michelle and Maddox After Micael's loss

Micael McAlister's earthly journey has come to an end, leaving behind his wife Michelle after 17 years of marriage and his son Maddox, who is 11 years old.

Micael was an Army Combat Veteran with multiple OIF and OEF deployments and served as a Nuclear Security Officer for over 15 years. He was a dedicated warrior, father, and friend; Micael was always ready to lend a hand to friends, family and strangers. His steadfast care for his family was never in question, the dedication and effort he spent in care for his family will never be forgotten. As the sole provider his departure will leave a noticeable void and he will be missed.

Michelle is now navigating the immediate needs of caring for Maddox and keeping the family responsibilities running while waiting for the Army, VA and their company to finalize all the paperwork regarding Micael's passing. Your support would help ensure the family's needs are met during this difficult time.

A remembrance ceremony will be hosted at the Palo Verde Energy Education Center on Friday September 4th from 1500-2000hrs:

600 N Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85326

MILITARY honors will be conducted on September 25th at 1100hrs:

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

2929 East Pinnacle Peak Road Phoenix, Arizona 85024

Following Mike's Military funeral there will a gathering for friends and family hosted at:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 720

4853 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Thank you for standing with Michelle and Maddox.

My name is McKinze Somerville, I am a family friend of the McAlister's, knowing Mike through serving with him as a Senior Nuclear Officer at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, where I have served for the past 24 years. I also was a citizen solider in the Arizona Army National Guard, many of our friends serving with both of us, Mike in the 855 MP Company and I was in D Batt 2/180.

I am serving the family as the fiduciary of the donated funds to ensure the needs of Michelle and Maddox are fully met with these funds and others donated by friends and family throughout the community. Before this donation page, I managed private donations of household issues like a new clothes dryer, garbage disposal replacement, a roof repair for two issues with the roof, vehicle repair of their farm truck and pre-sale prep of several project vehicles, starting a solar system repair and a multi-day volunteer clean up of their farm to ensure Michelle and Maddox had the ability to come back to the farm with minimal stress during this difficult time.

The current plan as discussed with Michelle is direct bill, loan and household payments to minimize stress and impact on her. Cash if needed will be distributed from the funding account. Private obligations will also be met and funds distributed as directed by Michelle.

Additionally obviously Michelle is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, she avoided asking for help but the support of her friends, family, our Military and Law Enforcement families and the general public was needed to ensure these two are cared for; and I, along with all our brothers and sisters will ensure it. -McKinze 8/31/2026