Michael MANN Obituary

Published by Calgary Herald from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2012.

MANN, Michael Simon
April 11, 1948 – November 16, 2012
After a long, courageous fight, Michael Simon Mann passed away on November 16th, 2012. Michael was a free spirit, rebel, beloved father, brother, lover, partner, dear friend, soulmate to many, writer, geologist, war veteran, explorer, teacher, mentor, collector, caregiver and artist. Anyone lucky enough to have had their lives touched by Michael left with a better joke, a bigger light and an open heart. Loved ones danced him to the end with love. Michael is survived by his four children and their partners, Raquel, Jaclyn and Jonny, Adam and Roni and Joseph Mann; his brother and family, David, Nan and Emily Mann; his aunt Thelma Mann; his dear cousins and their families, Joyce, Lloyd, Jason, Ryan, Jordan and Amanda Prizant and Linda, Lauren, Jennifer and James Gerwurz; his nieces, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Jessie, and Alyssa Chappe; his mother-in law, Gloria Chappe, brothers-in-law Richard (Ellen) and Marc (Eda) Chappe, and his long time partner Sandy. He will be missed dearly by his love, Linda and her children, Molly, Suzanne and Steven MacRae. Funeral was held on Monday, November 19, 2012,
at the Chevra Kadisha of Calgary (NE corner of 37th Street at Highway 22X SW, 403-640-4802). In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial tributes can be made on Michael's behalf to The Good Life Community Bicycle Shop, www.goodlifebikes.ca.


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December 29, 2012

Grant Serink

Our Sincere Condolences to The Michael Mann family. I only new Micheal and some of his family for a short time. Michael and I shared a room at the UofA Hospital Transplant ward. Even though it was a short get together Michael and his family touched both of us. Fortunately my double lung transplant went very well, I was hopiing for the same for Michael. A transplant is truley a miracle. Sincerely Grant and Carmen Serink

November 27, 2012

Wilkes' family

We want to let you know our thoughts are with you all at this time. Michael was 'one of his own' and we know you are going to miss him. Our condolenses, the Wilkes family

November 26, 2012

Deborah and Jeffrey Barron

Dear Rocky, Jackie, Adam, Joey and Sandy, we are so sorry for your loss. You and Michael are all very special to us. We hope the incredible warmth of Michael's memory will comfort you through this sad time of mourning and always...

November 21, 2012

Libbi and Dar

Our sincere condolences go out to the Mann family as we send our loving thoughts to you.

November 21, 2012

Our thoughts and condolences are with all of you at this time. Sherry Goldenberg and Bruce Sawdon

November 20, 2012

My most sincere condolences to the family. I am with you in spirit.

Melissa Stevens

November 19, 2012

Judy Carlton

Thinking of all of the Mann family today. We were in Calgary in spirit celebrating Michael's life and mourning his loss.
Love and prayers from the Carlton family - Judy, Kim, Joel and David

November 19, 2012

Lorie Fineberg

Our hearts are with your family today as you commemorate Mike's well lived life.What a strong, courageous family. We have never forgotten our Calgary days with you all.We hold those fond memories close to our hearts.

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