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1958
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2010
Michael Tavares Obituary
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for Michael Tavares
Jessica Berman
October 24, 2010
Uncle Mike, I hope that in your Heaven you are able to be with your great nephew Bennett. It gives me so much joy to think of you teaching him to love nature, animals, sports and music. You can teach him tennis the way that you taught me. I am thankful that you were always around when I was growing up and always had time for me. It makes me happy to know tht you met my husband David and my daughter Abby. You were a kind and gentle soul. Your compassion for people was a great gift from God that you used well to make people smile. I know you are an angel looking out for all of us now. I love you.
Nitas Paramo
October 24, 2010
May you finally rest in peace. We will keep you in our prayers always. It was a pleasure having you as a neighbor. Always with a smile on your face and a kind word. Well miss seeing you at Las Palmas and Toms.
We now that the gates of heaven were open and waiting for you and God recived you with open arms. Your neigbors and friends Nitas Paramo and Family
Lori Tavares Lucero
October 24, 2010
It is difficult to express with few words what has been appreciated over a lifetime. I was gifted with a friend to grow up with and to cherish throughout my life. My Brother Mike had a beautiful heart full of grace and kindness. He loved to share what he passionately embraced. He LOVED music, enjoyed sports and possessed a spirit of wonder and appreciation for things not yet discovered. As a child he would wander off to find some wonderful new mystery to explore and true to his giving nature would share with anyone who would be open to receive his discovery. As I have read all of your entries I feel blessed that he discovered all of you. I grieve that he is no longer here to remind me of the uncomplicated beauty that simplicity can bring into your life. I will hold forever in my heart the memories that we shared. As children playing in the streets till the lights came on then as a teenager when I used to iron your hair with the iron on the ironing board before school:) Stairway to Heaven and Dust in the Wind will always shed my tears for you my most beloved brother.
Rosie Garcia
October 20, 2010
I just went to Las Palmas this Sunday and I was looking for Mike. He was a fixture there. I knew him from HCC, so I had known him since 1984. Sonia told me he had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss.It will not be the same going there for breakfast anymore. I will truly miss him. In his own way he touched my life. Rosie Garcia (Long Beach, CA)
Donald Tavares
October 17, 2010
My Brother Michael,Though we didn't get together as often as I would have liked the last few years,you were always on my mind and it's hard to believe that you are not with us.Your kindness and your postive approach to life lives on in the people that you have come across.For me,i'll always remember the times when we would go play any kind of sport,and you didn't give me any breaks.You were always much better and beat me to a pulp.You taught me to be strong,and I truly looked up to you as my mentor.STILL looking up to you,because now you are in HEAVEN..Miss you,Brother -love always,Donald
Yvonne Ramirez
October 13, 2010
Dear Leo, Myrna, Lori & Donny: My deepest condolences over the loss of your kind beautiful son. Mike was a very special childhood friend/brother of mine. I wish we would of kept in touch, but I will always remember us kids playing on the block. I will also cherish the times we spent going to concerts or just hanging around (Me, Mike & Lori)listening to music. Mike had such a gentle kind soul. Goodbye Mike. Until we meet again.
Robert Pacheco
October 6, 2010
I remember the last time I saw Mike was at his job @ the sporting goods store in Torrance,even though we hadn't kept in touch for years,he made it seem like it had only been days with his kindness and the way he made it feel so comfortable.We had many fun times together growing up.I will miss him.Sorry for your loss,Leo,Myrna,Lori and Don, Goodbye my friend I hope to see you again,sometime....BooBoo
Sylvia (Ramirez) Nieto
October 6, 2010
Dear Leo, Myrna, Lori, & Don: my deepest sympathy over the loss of your beautiful son & brother, Mike. He was a good friend and such an important part of my life. I have so many wonderful memories of our childhood and teenage years, but what I will remember most about Mike is his kindness, his positive attitude, his love of music, his incredible knowledge about animals, and his smile! Our family on Pacific Street will never be the same, and he will be missed very much!
Fred Ramirez
October 4, 2010
Mike will always be admired for his kindness, positive attitude and his easy to get along with personality. We spent many of our childhood years playing sports at the once open fields on Pacific street. Living across the street from each other we would frequently hang out at our homes and for hours at a time share personal interests, sports talk and music. I am fortunate to have been a part of Mikes life for so many years. Mike will be missed very much.
My deepest condolences to Myrna, Leo, Lorrie and Don.
Sugar (Lucero) Collins
October 1, 2010
My deepest condolences to Leo and Myrna. Your son had the most beautiful spirit. He was one of the kindest people I've met. You raised a beautiful boy. He was the best brother and girl could ask for. I always admired the relationship he had with Lori when we were growing up. He was truely Precious. Although I hadn't talk to him in awhile, I knew he was making someones day better. Just by smiling.
My thoughts are with you both.
Donald Coe
September 30, 2010
I am so happy that I made my trip to Los Angeles last March and was able to see and talk with you. It had been years.
Rest in peace my nephew
Uncle Don
karla, amelia, claudia,
September 30, 2010
mike was a very good friend to all the girls at las palmas. he had love for every one of us. i have very good memories of him. he always find a way to make you smile and its very hard to see his table with out him but i know his there and he will always be in our hearts. We miss you very much from all the girls at las palmas..
Julia Ramirez
September 30, 2010
Mike was a kind and gental person, he will be missed very much by the Ramirez family. May you rest in peace . Love Julia , Lupe , and family
Judy Alonso
September 29, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Mike's family. He was such a sweet person and we enjoyed chatting with him on Sunday mornings at Tommy's restaurant. He always had a smile and kind words. He will be missed - The Martin and Alonso family's.
Pastor Luis and Gloria Vazquez
September 29, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the family. We had the privilage of being Mikes Singles Pastor and enjoyed talking, sharing, going to special places and growing older together. He is in a better place now. Thank you for being a special friend.
Mike @ Las Palmas
Sonia Rodriguez
September 29, 2010
My deepest heartfelt condolence to Mike's Family for your GREAT loss! Mike was full of life, happy and very generous. We miss you so much at Las Palmas and it's difficult to know we will not be able to physically see you in there. We are going to miss you having to tell us to change the channel for the sports game that was on, we are going to miss the conversations, laughter & fun we had, we are going to miss you just keeping us company for the day and mostly we are going to miss your soul!
You were so good to Ryan too. On Sundays you would keep him entertained while I was helping the girls and he liked being around you, he says he misses you too. You introduced him to The Three Stooges and he now loves them. You would always think of dvd's that Ryan would like and you would bring them in for him to watch. That's just how you always were, thinking of others before yourself.
Mike my family was your adopted family and I know that in your heart you knew that The Rodriguez Family loved you too so very much. We all miss you dearly. Rest in Peace My Friend......My Brother.
We miss you dearly.
Sonia, Ryan & Mom Betty
The Valdez Family
September 29, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Leo, Myrna and family. Mike was a gentle and caring soul, and is in our prayers. Please do not hesitate to walk down the street if you need anything...!
Irma Cassie Katie and Kelly
September 29, 2010
Mike was an avid sports fan. He knew a lot about every sport. He was a lover of music of almost all kinds from The Corrs to Metallica and everything in between. He loved bringing in his portable dvd/cd players to watch his movies and listen to his music with his earphones on. He would lend or give us what he thought we would enjoy and he was right! He was a child of God always inspiring us with words of wisdom quoting from the Bible. He was a Great Friend and more like My Brother. Not a day has gone by that I dont look at the front door of Las Palmas without hoping its you walking in. We all miss your bright smile and great laugh. Rest in Peace My Brother My Friend Love You Always
Julie & Jr Tilo
September 28, 2010
Jr and I extend our deepest sympathy to Mike's family. We have so many fond memories of Mike. I first met him when I started attending Harbor Christian Center. Mike encouraged me in my walk with the Lord. He used to drive some friends and I to Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa to hear the new and latest band. We know how much he loved that. We loved eating out, driving to the beach, meeting at Pete and Manuels house for worship and especially attending the church singles group. We will always remember him and the great times we had with him. Our prayers are with you all.
Kristie Garrison
September 28, 2010
To My friend Lori and her family - My love and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May you remember all the good times with Mike and hold them in your hearts forever. I love you all.
Pat & Neil Ferrara
September 28, 2010
Never got to meet you in person but sure did know you through your Mom. May you RIP. You will be missed by many.
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