Michael Shane LaRue
Michael Shane LaRue, 53, was called home by the Lord on September 29, 2020. Michael was born to loving parents Arthur and Rita LaRue on August 16, 1967 in Houston, Texas and resided in Dickinson, Texas. Michael was a devoted Christian and attended church services at Calvary Houston in Friendswood, Texas.
Michael began his career alongside his father and brother as a proud Owner and Operator of Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant. In 1999, he made the brave decision to embrace his God given gift and become a full time Professional Fishing Guide. Michael’s business, LaRue’s Guide Service, served all of Galveston and Baffin Bay where he earned the title of “Tarpon Legend” by guiding his eldest son to land the State record at 229 pounds, with both of his sons by his side.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Arthur LaRue and his brother James LaRue. He is survived by his mother Rita Castillo LaRue, wife of 31 years Pam LaRue, daughter Megan LaRue, sons Michael Shane LaRue II and partner Ashley Jankowski, Joshua LaRue and wife Sarah, sister Marilyn LaRue, brother Rayner LaRue and wife Jeanette, and grandchildren Adissyn, Cade, and Colt Williams; and Kylie and Arthur LaRue.
A visitation for Michael will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. A service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 11:00 am, at Calvary Houston in Friendswood, Texas with Pastor Ron Hindt officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Michael Shane LaRue II, Joshua LaRue, Rayner LaRue, Jim Rasco, Robert Chambers, and Michael Ochoa.
I lost a good friend, and the world lost a terrific person. Recovering from two major surgeries at the time and unable to attend the services. My thought and prayers are with Mike and the family. Many great memories of my times with Mike.
Larue family,
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of my cousin Michael. Please know that you are all in our prayers everyday. May God bring you peace and comfort until we see him again.
Although we only saw Mike one or two days a year, for those days he was part of our family. We had great days, crazy days, and bad days fishing with Mike, but we always went away satisfied that he had written a new page in our story book. That trip was not optional since it was a chance to get together with a good friend and do some fishing. What he did and who he was mattered to our family and countless other folks he guided. We will miss him greatly.