
Friday, 6 March 2026
On Monday, March 2, 2026, after a journey with cancer, aged 48 years. Beloved husband of Michele, devoted father of Ada. Much loved son of Jennifer and George, brother of Julia, and Adelaide, and brother-in-law of Margus. Loved colleague âMJâ and friend. A funeral in celebration of Michaelâs life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Tomorrow (Friday) March 6, at 10am, followed by a wake from 1 pm at Ilam Homestead, 87 Ilam Road.
To view Michael’s service sheet please click here.
âWhen you have listened to his voice and heard the music of his heart, you cannot forget.â â Sarojini Naidu Sending love and light. My thoughts are with you and your family.Preeti Cowan
Dear Michele, Ada, and family: Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We are so lucky to have counted Michael as a friend, and grateful at having had the privilege of being hosted by you on three continents. We will cherish our memories of our time together, and will miss Michael's presence deeply. Much love from all of us.Joe, Violet, Dani, and Thea
Michael lived with Michele in Victoria, BC and we came to know and love him. His infinite curiosity and ability to learn some very interesting details about a place were amazing to me. His support of his family was tremendous example. Our lives are richer having known him.JJ Kavelaars
To George, Jennifer and loved ones, Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss of Michael. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Gerry and Paeru.Gerry and Tepaeru Mitten
George, Jenny, Ads, Julia, Michelle, Ada, Sending you all the love we can. What a wonderful bright spark Michael was, always inquisitive, always lively, and always in our hearts. May he rest peacefully.Brennan's Australia
Very sad to hear the news of Michaelâs passing. I lived with Michael and Michelle in Canberra. My then fiancĂŠ Daayna and I very much enjoyed their company. Michael was a great raconteur, chef and connoisseur. Best wishes to Michelle, Ada and Michaelâs family.Julian & Daayna Breheny
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