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MICHAEL JAMES O'BRIEN

IN LOVING MEMORY

MICHAEL JAMES O'BRIEN

Born
27 May 1954, Casper, Wyoming
Died
2 September 2008, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Notes and messages

Mike my love, my best friend, I am stunned & overwhelmed with grief by your passing! I wish we could have had much more time together, but I really would not be able to bare your continued suffering & I truly believe you are now in a much better place. Thank you for being you and sharing so much of your life with me!

CATHY XOXO, 8 September 2008

Cathy,
I am terribly sorry I was never able to meet Mike. I know he must have been a very special man to be with you my dear friend. I trust you will find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. God is good and will see you through this time of loss.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Love,
Suzannah & Shawn Noonan

[email protected], 14 September 2008

Cathy, I want to say that, also on behalf of all of the "Volleyball guys" who knew Mike, that you have our deepest condolences. Mike was a truly outgoing, personable guy...who'll be deeply missed.

Les, 15 September 2008

Mike, It's Em-Balls, just wanted to say "Good Morning" and we all miss you very much, especially Rosco! We think about you all the time, but glad you are home and free of any ailments. I'll see you when my dash through life is over.

Emily J. Espitia, 1 October 2008

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY MY BABE!!! I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU...

CATHY XOXO, 22 February 2009

Hi there Babe! It has been a little over a year now since we lost you and I just wanted to let you know how much you are missed by everyone (even though I talk to you just about every day, I've been wanting to add another love note for you here....Anyway, I love and miss you with all my heart!!!

CATHY XOXO, 7 November 2009

Happy Birthday and Memorial Day Michael J!
May 27th, 2010
Today is your 56th birthday Babe, so I just wanted to let you know how much I love and miss you! God Bless.

CATHY XOXO, 28 May 2010

9-02-10
It has now been 2 whole years since you began your new journey in heaven and I felt the need to thank God again for letting me have you for such a special time here on earth and also for sharing his blessed eternal life with you now and forever! I love you always Mike.

CATHY XOXO, 28 September 2010

Hey "Miles" missin you bro

Jerry lee, 26 June 2011

On April 3rd, 2011 our boy Rosco was very tired and really missed his Dad, so he decided it was time to be with Mike (& his little brother Buddy)again! (I love and miss all you guys so very much, but am glad you are together.) XOXO

Cathy (Mama), 27 June 2011

I was roommate's with Mike back in the 80s. Dear Lord I loved that man!We roadtripped together in his lil Z from Denver to Min. and Mil. We took our golf clubs and one bag--and cooler! SERIOUSLY! I met Mike at Garcia's when I was a bartending and he was serving. All of us there loved MO! So many great memories together. We hosted a bronco party for the Broncos vs Browns game--the drive! I still have my hat Mike smashed with nachos. God bless Brother.


Kiki L., 15 August 2012

Thank you for your kind words Kiki, just in case you ever check back, I appreciate hearing your "Mike" story.

Cathy (Mike's girlfriend), 16 August 2012

My Dearest Mike, Sept. 2nd, 2012
It has now been 4 years since we lost you. Seems like just yesterday and it seems like an eternity simultaneously! I miss you every minute, sincerely. God bless you always, my love...
CATHY
XOXO

5 September 2012

Cathy, I would love to connect and learn more about your time with Mike. I'm sure I could tell you some tales to make you smile as well. God Bless. [email protected]

Kiki L., 5 January 2013

Hi Mike, just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday & a Happy Memorial Day!!! Still Love & Miss you lots, always!!! XOXO

CATHY, 30 May 2015

That was May 27th 2015

CATHY, 30 May 2015

Dear Mike, It's 8 years ago that I lost you & I am sorry that I do not post things here for you very much anymore, but that is not because I do not think about you or miss you cuz I still do, all the time....though I have been posting my love & tributes to you a lot on Facebook lately, the last few yeara, which many more people see & its great for me to share you with friends & loved ones when I can!!! Sending Lotsa Love to You & the Boys always & forever!!! XOXOXO
September 2nd 2016

CATHY, 3 September 2016

Dear Mike, it is now in September of 2018 & on the 2nd of this month it was 10 years already since you passed away!!! I really cannot believe it...where does the time go?!? Life has gotten harder for me lately & I reminisce a lot of the way things used to be, but I really wonder where we would be now if you were still alive??? Well I hope heaven is as good as they say!!? Say hi to the boys for me & let them know how much I love & miss all of you guys...my little family!!! ????????

Cathy XOXO, 10 September 2018

All those question marks were little hearts & a few other pictures that didn’t work out correctly...sorry!!!

Cathy again, 10 September 2018

September 2nd 2020
Hi Mike...it has been 12 years now since you've been gone...hard to believe sometimes but time keeps whizzing on by!!! 2020 has been a pretty rough year so far...not just for me but for the whole world!!!
I guess you know what's happened since you & the boys are always watching over me...thanks!!! Love & miss you always & forever!!! XOXO

CATHY, 1 September 2020

Hi Mike, It is now June 4th of 2024 & if my math is correct you would’ve turned 70 yrs old recently on 5/27 & on Sept 2nd it will be 16 yrs since you passed! Yikes where does the time go? Anyway, I just renewed your memorial for another year so I thought I’d leave a quick note for you too!!
Even though my life has changed tremendously since losing you & I had a new love in my life for almost 9 years, (his name Bob Kelley & I lost him now too) I still love you & miss you very much since you were my love/bff for such a long time! I’ll never forget you Mike & will see you up in heaven some day, not so far away anymore!! Love from CATHY XOXO

CATHY, 4 June 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday Mike! (5/27/26) Your 72nd & on the 2nd of September it will be 18 years since you passed! (Stunned when I do the math!!) Missing you, laughing & crying today on your birthday, reminiscing & looking at old photos!!! Love & miss you always????xoxo

CATHY, 27 May 2026

The ?? marks above on last message were heart exclamation marks & I was not questioning that I will love & miss you always! Of course I will & maybe next time I type in another personal note for you here I will remember not to type hearts (or use excessive punctuation!) lol xoxo

CATHY, 27 May 2026