Michael H. Rodda

Michael Rodda Obituary

Michael H. Rodda was born in San Luis Obispo in January 1970, and passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. Mike grew up in Los Osos with his five older siblings. He attended Mission Grammar School, St. Rose Catholic School and graduated from Atascadero Oak Hills High School. Soon after he moved to Mammoth Lake, where he worked and learned to snow ski. Finding snow skiing to be one of his passions, he spent many winters on the slopes of Aspen, Colo., and Lake Tahoe, Calif., and eventually became a ski instructor. It wasn''t until 1991 that Mike found the career that drove him - skydiving. He moved to Lodi, Calif., and became a skydiving photographer and eventually a diving instructor. He worked in Florida, Arizona and Hawaii. Mike loved being in the sky and got his pilots license and purchased a Cessna airplane. In 1999, he moved back to Atascadero and worked at the Central Coast Glass of Morro Bay during the week and skydiving in Santa Barbara on the weekends. Mike is survived by his father, John Rodda of Atascadero; sisters Leslie (Bill) Baier, Kelly (Gale) Leage; brothers Jack (Kelli) Rodda and Patrick (Terri) Rodda of Atascadero; sister, Becky Rodda of Placerville, Calif; 21 nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces. He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Rodda; and sister, Carol. He is already missed dearly. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at the Santa Margarita de Cortona Catholic Church in Santa Margarita, followed by a graveside service at the Pine Mountain Cemetery in Atascadero. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Catholic Charities and the Prado Day Center of San Luis Obispo.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Sep. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rodda

13 Entries

September 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Mike's family. He was a very special individual. Mike was my TA in the library at AJH and I will long remember him for his engaging smile and fun loving attitude.
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your precious loved one.
Jan Baum

Michelle Hurst Allison

September 24, 2009

I will never forget the day I met Mike with his huge beautiful smile..walking into Flamson Middle school. We shared allot..it was some of the best memmories I have. My heart goes out to his family. May God bring you peace.

NIKKI PRATT

September 21, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MIKES HUGE SMILE!

September 17, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME..COURTNEY FORZETTING(class of 89 Oak Hills High Schol)

Debbie Rodda Tribble

September 16, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Alice (Gomez) Bordelon

September 14, 2009

Our hearts go out to his family and can only pray that your grief may be soothed by God's loving peace. Reflecting on memories of Mike, I would think he would love for his family to know that he was an inspiration to us in having a "joyful heart" and in his acts of kindness. A couple of my siblings and I rode the school bus with him. His amazing smile and good-heart gave all in his company comfort in "belonging." You have had the privilege of fostering a good man, son, brother, and uncle. We know family meant so much to him, and we can see why. Our Deepest Sympathies, The Gomez Families ~ Alice, Vicki, & Nic and Jaema

Tom Aiello

September 14, 2009

Mike and I seemed to cross paths at the strangest times, repeatedly all through our lives. We went to the same grade school, then again to the same high school for a while. I grew up across the street from his grandparents. Then we did some skydiving together in Lodi years later. We were never really close, but I'm certain my world is diminished by his passing, in ways that I have yet to fully understand.

September 13, 2009

I was introduced to "Tahoe Mike" when he first came off student status. He was a great kid and I invited him on our loads because he had that interest in learning that I always looked for in young skydivers. Over the years it was great to see him progress into the the experienced skydiver that he became. I lost track of him after he left Lodi. I'm really sorry to hear of his ending.
Blue skies, my brother.
Mad John

robert williams

September 13, 2009

mike was one of the nicest guys i ever met, we met in grade school in santa margarita and finished in high school. he was always happy and had a great attitude, i will miss him dearly, see ya on the other side bud!
Bob williams

September 13, 2009

We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother,son,uncle and friend our prayers and thoughts go out to all the Roddas. Much love
The Lewis Family

September 12, 2009

Mike was a good dude, I knew him most of my life. He was a natural at any sport and a good guy all-around. I haven't seen him for many years but miss him nonetheless. My condolences to his family and other friends.

See ya someday mike,

Scott Rowlett

Teresa Melone

September 12, 2009

Michael was such a sweet soul. I'll always remember his huge grin and infectious laugh. He's where he always felt most comfortable, in the clouds. Much love to the wonderful Rodda family.

Lisa Briggs

September 12, 2009

I met Mike at the dropzone in Paso Robles in the early-mid nineties. He was so much fun to jump and hang out with. I hope he's in a happier place now.

My condolences to his family and friends. Fly free, Mike!

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