Michael Sneyder Woodiel, 19, of Berthoud, Colo., died Aug. 21, 2015. Michael was born in Bogota, Colombia on July 22, 1996. Berthoud became home for Michael, along with his sister Jenny Paola, Sept. 27, 2006, by adoption to Bart and Kathy Woodiel. Michael’s family also includes his brother Justin Michael Woodiel and his wife, Andrea, sister Stephany Lynn McClure and her husband Matt and two nieces Neveah and Temperance McClure.

Michael graduated from Berthoud High School in 2015. Special recognitions: Michael received included: the Josh Angelo Memorial 2014-2015, four-year participation in varsity football Berthoud High, second place at state-level competition in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relays in 2012. Participations also include wrestling, track and field and community outreach programs.

Michael will be missed but will be remembered daily for his infectious smile and kind heart, especially to children and those who needed a friend. His greatest goal in life was to be a great husband and father to his future family.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m., at LifeSpring Covenant Church, 743 S. Dotsero, Loveland. Public viewing was Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Viegut Funeral Home, 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Memorial funds for Michael can be directed to The Ukraine Orphan Outreach Program, Guaranty Bank, Berthoud. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.