Mike passed away suddenly at home on June 3. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, together for 51 years, and their sons Brent (Jen) and Scott (Zara). Mike was so proud of his role as Pa to his grandchildren Nando, Lewin, Soumayya, and Ilyas. Mike also leaves behind his close siblings Susan (Raymond), Kevin (Rhonda), and Lesley. He was also brother-in-law to Lorraine (Janice), Jenny (Gordon), and Robert (Sheila) and Uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Mike was the firstborn son of Jack and Pat. He grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Vic High. From an early age, Mike had a love of sports. Whether he was on the field playing, coaching on the sideline, cheering in the stands or carrying the bag, his passion was evident. Mike’s basketball coaching history was far reaching across the city. The number of teams and athletes he coached is vast including his own sister, niece, and both sons. He left a lasting impact on the many players he coached.
Outside of the gym, Mike was an avid golfer. He started as a junior member at Gorge Vale and later moved to Royal Colwood. When he wasn’t playing, he also loved to caddy for David Mick & Jim Rutledge. The partnership that Jim and Mike had, led to worldwide travel and a longstanding friendship between the families.
Mike and Marg loved to vacation in the sun and had many trips to Hawaii with the boys, Las Vegas and cruises to the Caribbean. Just this past year, Mike enjoyed his first trip to Mexico.
Mike was a fixture at Willows Beach and could often be found on his long walks around Oak Bay. He never hesitated to stop and chat with friends new and old. Mike will be dearly missed and remembered by all his family and friends.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The University Club of Victoria on West Campus Way located across from Lot 9 on Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Andrew Maxwell
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Vito Dear Metcalfe Family
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our families have been interlinked with basketball. We are all grateful for the interactions of coaching the magnificent sport the family members have had.
With loving memories over the decades.
The Pasquale’s – Vito, Cathy, Amica and Milan
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Hilary Noren Marg, my deepest condolences to you & your family. I adored Mike, along with the rest of the Metcalf clan! Imagine my surprise when he showed up at my high school as a coach!! Thrilled!! I had an advocate!! Such a wonderful spirit, I’ll cherish the laughs we had. Much love xoxo
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Helen Morrison I loved spending time with Mike — he was a great conversationalist and had a fun impish sense of humour. He was a people person and It seemed that he could connect with anybody regardless of their age or station in life. What a gift. He was friendly and kind and always himself. To know him was to love him. His was a life well lived.
My sincere condolences to Marg, Brent, and Scott and the whole Metcalfe clan. And to the Mainwaring family. I hope your many happy memories of Mike will sustain you as you mourn the loss of a wonderful husband, father, brother, brother-in-law and Pa. He will also be deeply by all of us who considered him a dear friend.
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Graham Taylor Marg, Brent, Scott and family. I really enjoyed coaching Brent with the Bays, and having Mets wisdom and coaching skills alongside. Sincerest condolences to all.
Graham, Erika, Heath, and Lynden
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Kevin Mike was a loved coach and made a massive impact on my life as well as so many others that he coached. He possessed a sincere love for people and mastered the beautiful balance of caring deeply while still challenging each person. I often find that the lessons he taught are even more profound now than they were in the moment. I have so many cherished memories of him. Thank you for everything Mike.
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Melanie Adams Auntie Marg, Brent and Scott, Sue, Les, Kevin, Meliss and everyone’s families.
Sending lots of love and big hugs. He always lit up the room when I got to see him, and I will treasure those days I got to visit with him at the golf course or at a Metcalfe/Mawhinney event. He truly was such a special human, I can just picture that big smile, and we will miss him very much.
Sorry we will miss his celebration as we are headed to the World Cup game, otherwise we wouldn’t miss it.
Love Saare, Mel, Hayden and Cayley Adams
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Donna Craig My sincere condolences to all the Metcalfe family.
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Roger Pires Marg and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy who was well loved and respected by all.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Roger and Debbie Pires
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Grace Mawhinney To Marg, Brent and Scott, I’ve been thinking about you often and I’m truly sorry for your loss. Mike made family gatherings special and I always enjoyed his company.
Alan and I send our love and sincerest condolences.
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Kelly Gibb Dear Marg and family it is with great sadness to hear the passing of Mike. He was a wonderful human being. He was such a kind person. He will be dearly missed by so many. Stan and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Alexa komarnycky You were so loved Mike! I loved hanging out with your family. Rest in peace buddy . Love you Marg ♥️
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Doug Gerow Mike cared about others and had many friends. He loved sports. He coached basketball and loved golf. He was funny and witty. I often saw him at the Strathcona. He will be missed.
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John McMillan Oh so sorry to hear. always had a great discussion surrounding golf and Kentucky Derby predictions. Will miss him dearly.
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Gordie Strongman Hi Marg ,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family . Mike and I are long time members of Royal Colwood . Mike always greeted me and others with that huge smile or addictive laugh . It was a pleasure to have him as a friend and he will be greatly missed . RIP my friend.
Gordie Strongman
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Lorraine Mainwaring My sincere condolences to my sister Margaret and my nephews Brent and Scott, as well as all The Metcalfe Clan.
Mike will live on in your hearts.
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Mike & Denise Redman We met Mike as fellow walkers in the Willows area. From our many chats over the years, we knew of his great love for his family, especially his role as “Pa”, and his travels with Margaret. He was a friendly, witty, lovely man who we will greatly miss. Our deepest condolences to his family.
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Heather Holmes Sincere condolences to all the Metcalfe family.
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Kelly James Mann So sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. A passionate man about so many things and always up for a great laugh. Thanks for being part of my life, Mike. You made it better
Kelly Mann
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Jim Allan Rest in peace!
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Laurie White Lots of great memories, thank you Mike!
The White family
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Rich and Sóley Rothermel Dear Marg and family,
Our sincere condolences. Mike will be surely missed by all.
Love
Rich, Sóley and family
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Suzanne Bulmer Dear Margaret and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, and send you all our deepest sympathy.
Suzanne (nee Coleman) and Patrick Bulmer
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Jeff Cullen Mike. Thanks so much for all the time, love and passion you put into coaching the up and coming youth in greater Victoria. I’m grateful for the time I got to spend with you around the gym and will always remember it. Marg, Scott and Brent. Know that your Husband and Dad was loved by many. Thinking about your family and hoping you can find the strength to remember all the amazing memories.
The Cullen family loves the Metcalfes.
Coach Mike was the best ball coach I ever played for. Knew how to get the best out of his players everyday and taught us hard work pays off. A larger than life personality at fireman’s park and in the community. Thanks for the great memories Mike! The Maxwell’s will miss you big time. Condolences to the Metcalf family. Rest in peace Mike and thanks for being an awesome part of my childhood . Lots of love, Maxy