Cochise College housing director found dead in campus apartment
Cause unknown, but sheriff says no obvious signs of foul play

By Derek Jordan
Wick News Service
Published/Last Modified on Friday, July 3, 2009 5:16 PM MDT


The director of Housing and Student Life at Cochise College was found dead in his Douglas Campus apartment Tuesday morning.


Michel Ouellette, 55, was found by college personnel shortly after 8 a.m. Medics with the Douglas Fire Department were dispatched to the scene and attempted to revive Ouellette before pronouncing him deceased shortly after they arrived, said Carol Capas, spokeswoman for the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

The cause of death has yet to be established; however, there were no obvious signs of foul play, Capas said. Ouellette’s body was transferred to the County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

Ouellette had been working with the college since 2005, said Denise Merkel, public information officer for Cochise College.

In addition to his position in the residence halls, Ouellette was also an advisor to the Douglas Campus Student Government Association, Merkel said.

Campus counselors were available to provide support for students and other members of the college community.

“The Cochise College family is stunned by this sudden loss,” she said. “Although we are reeling from this tragic news, our hearts and prayers go out to Michel’s wife and their families.”

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Comments

    B.C. wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:58 AM:

    " If you look at the story, it says his name, then his age as 55. "

    knew michel wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:33 PM:

    " michel was a good person who was always pleasant & professional. he loved to run! he will be missed. rest in peace.... "

    to Jerry wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:30 PM:

    " the article does indicate Mr. Ouellette was 55.... "

    Amber Y wrote on Jul 5, 2009 11:20 PM:

    " Some of my best memories at Cochise involve Michel and SGA. My words cannot do him justice... "

    Jerry wrote on Jul 5, 2009 12:35 AM:

    " How hold was the person?
    Thats the one thing they don't say.... "

    Cochise College Security wrote on Jul 4, 2009 10:15 PM:

    " We will miss seen him run every morning and evening,sometimes in the afternoons,thats how the majority of the staff at cochise will remember him,he was a good man. our prayers to his family and loved ones. "

    Tito Perez wrote on Jul 2, 2009 6:46 PM:

    " He was a good man and a great role model for the students, always positive.
    I'll miss you "

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