October 30, 1959 – February 13, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mike. Born and raised in Victoria he is predeceased by his father, George. Mike is lovingly remembered by his wife, Nikki; daughter, Jacqui; son, Tyler; and mother, Doreen.
Mike was involved for a number of years as coach for Gordon Head Girls Fastball and more recently as his son’s lacrosse coach with Saanich Tigers.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN BALL ROOM, 1999 Country Club Way on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
47 Responses
Nikki & family.
We were very saddened to hear of Mike’s passing – what a shocker to hear of someone so young leaving us.
While it has been some time since we saw you at our wedding, we have talked & thought about you and Mike often.
Mike was a great guy, I consider it a pleasure & an honour to have had Mike work for me. Acosta was very fortunate to have had Mike work with them for the past 7 years.
Mike was a very dedicated individual and gave his all to his work. Employees do not come along very often with the qualities that Mike possessed.
Thinking of you.
Brian & Sharryll
Nikki, Jacqui and Tyler,
The Angels are always near those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless
Chris, Tammy, Kinsley and Sidney Mallory
Nikki, Tyler, Jacqui – so sorry to hear about your loss. Treasure the memories, the laughter, the joy. My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Kim
Doreen,Nikki
I am a friend of Mike’s from back in the 60’s….
I first met Mike back around 1966/67 when my family moved to Townley st and Mike shortly afterwards became my best friend.
The memories I have of Mike are..
1) Mike and I playing with..Heather & Fred Dobbs and Brian Fowler who also lived on Townley st.
2)The sleepovers that I had at Mike’s & on more than one occassion George (Mike’s dad) would wake us up in order for Mike to go to a practice or a game of some sport, usually hockey or laccross.
3) Mike and I going to see Santa Clause at the old Hudson Bay on douglas st…back in those days the bay would go all out and basicly 1floor was done out as a winter wonderland with a train that took us all around the floor..I still have pics of Mike and I on the train.
speaking of Mike and his sports and christmas..my family got a glass xmas ornement of a cubby boy on skates and a hockey stick back in the 60’s and we called it Micheal Deighton and it has hung our xmas tree every year since and we still have it
4) the closeness and love that Mike had for his parents esp his mum Doreen!
The last time I saw Mike in person was back in the late 70’s when he worked for Shopper’s drugs @ town & country and the very last time I saw Mike was when he was on..I think A channel afew weeks ago.
Even though I have not seen Mike for years..I have often thought about him & what had happen to him in his life?
I was glad to hear that he had gotten married and has 2 children which I am sure he loved more than anything else(except for maybe sports).
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you (esp Doreen) during this time.
I was honored to have known Mike and to have called him my friend.
sincerely
ken dixon
Our hearts are with you Nikki. We were so sad to hear about Mike. He was a great guy, and a wonderful Dad to Jacqui and Tyler. Know that you can call on us for anything.
Sincerely,
Don and Marge
I am so sorry for your loss. I am here if you need anything!
Moe
Nikki, Jacqui, and Tyler, I know there are no words to help at a time like this. But, know Mike was loved and will be missed. I knew him for 30 plus years, and he was always kind to me. He had a wicked dry sense of humour. A brilliant mind, and an all around good guy to everyone. Nikki, or Jacqui, if you need me for anything at all, just call. Love you guys. Lynne.