Michael of Sacramento passed away at the age of 68. A native of North Dakota, Mike moved to Sacramento in 1959, and graduated in 1965 from Encina High School. Mike had a love for music and after high school he formed the band The Parish Hall Blues Quintet with some of his friends. In early 1967 the group was already opening shows for John Lee Hooker, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and Steve Miller among others. Late in 1969, the draft claimed 2 of the band members, and the remaining went on to pursue separate interests. In the 70's, Mike was playing solo or with base and percussion and later on formed a band called Slow Road Back which was a fusion of jazz/blues, and had a successful run of two years playing in clubs in all of Northern California. Mike has also appeared as a guest artist opening for Mick Martin in the early 80's and even performed at the Sacramento Blues Festival. He was very proud to be inducted into the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame in 2015. Mike also graduated from Cal State University Sacramento and had a successful career for 25 years as an instructional aide for the Sacramento County Office of Education where he taught children with handicaps. He leaves behind not only a legacy of music and memories, but his devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Pat; his sister Mary, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 24 at 10:30am at Saint Philomene Catholic Church, 2428 Bell Street in Sacramento. To sign the online guest book, please visit: www.harryanauman.com Arrangements under the care of Harry A. Nauman & Son.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Feb. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Andrews

18 Entries

February 24, 2016

Pat- I'm so very sorry for your loss. I had a wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Mike with my cousins Donna & Ken a few years ago along with John Roina. My brother had been friends with the boys at Encina. I always thought he was such a kind soul. May he rest in peace. My prayers go out to you and Mary and all the family. Carol Kentroti Crisp

February 24, 2016

Pat, I graduated with Mike. I just wanted to say how sad we are to hear about the loss of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kris Kentroti Mohamed

February 24, 2016

Pat, Our sincere condolences to you and your family.I'm glad to have had the opportunity to meet you and to visit with you and Mike a few years back. My husband Ken Frye grew up with Mike and talked often of his great get togethers with all of their friends listening to music. Those memories will never fade. We are deeply saddened to hear about Mike. Always Ken and Donna

Miranda Price

February 24, 2016

Uncle Micheal I am going to miss you so much. You are now more than an uncle to me. You are an amazing angel watching over us and protecting us. I love you and miss you so much.

Jerry & Kay Jerry & Kay Clemons

February 23, 2016

Pat, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Our son, Mark, loved to get together with Mike & play music. I can just see them in heaven playing music together.

February 23, 2016

Mike,
There is a special place in Heaven for those who make and love music. R.I.P. my friend.
Chuck Long (San Felipe, BCN, Mexico)

Laurie Cole

February 22, 2016

Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

February 21, 2016

Dear Pat, We were so sorry to hear about Mike. We enjoyed his humor so much. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with you. Ann and Willy Judson

Roberta Valdez

February 21, 2016

Wherever Mike is, there is music. Our families grew up on Burgundy Way in Sacramento. We played at each other's homes, climbed the weeping willow tree in the Andrew's front yard, hung out on holidays when the grown up were at one house on the block. When Mike first went public with his music, I went to the Abby (?) on Arden Way to hear him play and sing! Pat, you are in my thoughts and heart at this very sad time. Mary Kay, know that I am thinking of you and holding great memories of Mike in my heart and mind.

ALB

February 21, 2016

My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you ( 1Peter 5 :7).

KATIE BIANCO

February 21, 2016

Thinking of you Pat and Mike's friends and family during this time. My brother (John Kinstler,who is deceased) were friends. Mike lived one block from us in Sacramento behind St. Philomene church .I remember Mike well. My sympathies are with all of you. Love Katie Kinstler.

James Vassar

February 21, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for family and friends.

Marcy Cole King

February 20, 2016

Uncle Michael was such a loving man. His sense of humor was something I will always remember. Our lives will not be the same without him. He will live forever in our hearts and memories!!! Love you Marcy and John

February 20, 2016

Encina High Class of 65's own Mick Jagger -- thanks for sharing your talents with us . . safe journey to the other side.
-- - - Patience

Gary Disher

February 20, 2016

Sending sympathies to the family. I have known Mike since high school. We were team mates in football and track and field(shot put). Such great memories. He will be missed.

Freshman at Encina.

February 20, 2016

Sending sincere sympathies to Pat and Mary and the rest of the family. Having known Mike since he was sixteen I have fond memories of him hanging out at Tower Records, where I worked, and his constantly begging me to play records of his choosing for the whole store to hear. Later it would be kind of ironic that Mary Andrews would spend the next 40 plus years as my brothers girlfriend, companion and fiancee so we continued to have that family connection. May you find eternal peace, Mike. You will be missed.
Karolinn and Joseph Green

Mike Clancy

February 20, 2016

Condolences.

The Brue's

February 19, 2016

Uncle Michael will always be in our hearts...Love, Kyle Glenda and Holly...

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