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 “MJ” and friend. A funeral in celebration of Michael’s 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.