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Michael Harker Obituary
Michael was born March 9, 1989 in Palmdale, CA. Mike, known as "Harker" to his friends, was active in many sports growing up, and went on to play for the Canyon Cowboy Football Team that won back to back CIF championships as well as the 2006 Div 1 California State
Championship.
After high school, Mike worked in construction before moving to Las Vegas where he worked in the restaurant industry while studying at the College of Southern Nevada with plans to attend UNLV to earn a
degree in radiology.
Mike had a large loving family and is survived by his dad John, his mom Stella, brother Doug, sister Jennifer, her husband Tony, and their children Nevaeh & Jayden, whom Mike was very close to and loved dearly. In addition, Mike is survived by grandparents Jack & Sharon Harker, and Ralph & Karen Chavez, as well as many aunts, uncles and
cousins who loved him very much.
Mike's short life made a great impact on those that knew him. He was loyal, kind hearted, and a man of integrity. He left behind a great number of friends that cherished the time they spent with him. Mike's life had purpose and God took him away from us far too early, but he now lives with our Heavenly Father.
The family will be holding a celebration of his life on Saturday October 1st from 1:00-3:00pm at Grace Baptist Amphitheatre located at 22833 Copper Hill Drive Saugus, CA. All who loved Michael are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Triumph-Foundation.org a charity that Mike
played an integral part in as a volunteer.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Harker
Malissa LuGrain
September 23, 2019
Harker!! I miss your laugh! Out of the bunch, you made me feel welcomed. May the angels protect you. My heart goes out to your family.
Tracy Hansen
October 3, 2011
I was Michael's English teacher at Sierra Vista Junior High in Canyon Country. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. I have fond memories of my students and my heart goes out to his family.
Kelly Kennedy
September 30, 2011
Longing For One More Day When we lose someone we love it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence... a quiet sadness... A longing for one more day... one more word... one more touch... We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will see you again some day, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean good-bye. (Irish prayer)
We love and will forever miss you Michael. I remember the sweet and innocent little boy you were that had grown into an even sweeter man. May you watch over your loved ones who's hearts are broken until we can meet again , Love Kelly and Savannah
Kelly Kennedy
September 30, 2011
Longing For One More Day When we lose someone we love it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence... a quiet sadness... A longing for one more day... one more word... one more touch... We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will see you again some day, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean good-bye. (Irish prayer)
We love and will forever miss you Michael. I remember the sweet and innocent little boy you were that had grown into an even sweeter man. May you watch over your loved ones who's hearts are broken until we can meet again , Love Kelly and Savannah
Gina Valdez
September 30, 2011
Harker, you will be truly be missed and we are so glad we were able to know you as a wonderful young man. Your smile is what we will always remember. Once a Cowboy, always a Cowboy. God Bless the Harker family.
Tammi Ba
September 29, 2011
Mikey may you R.I.P. You were taken far to early but you now will be protected and loved by God who will hold you always...............
Malissa LuGrain
September 29, 2011
Harker, we have had some great times together. They will never be forgotten. You will be missed very much. May you RIP.
Debby Higgins
September 29, 2011
Harker, you were a kindhearted and friendly person and we will always cherish the memories of time spent with you at football, on vacation, etc. The fact that you are loved and missed by so many, is a testament to the kind of person you were. Rest in Peace, Harker. Much love from the Higgins Family.
Shina
September 29, 2011
RIP Michael! I didn't know you very well but I know your sister so you have to be a GREAT person! Plus seeing all the love you are receiving is amazing! Rest in Paradise!
September 29, 2011
Michael,
You are going to be missed so very much...that smile can never be replaced....
Patti Smith
Dave & Janet S.
September 29, 2011
Didn't know Michael but know and love many in his family . . . no doubt, from what we hear about Mike, we missed out. Our love and prayers go out to all of Mike's family and friends.
Jennifer Brown
September 29, 2011
I miss you more and more everyday. I am so sad you are not here but so happy to know my kids have YOU as a guardian angel. I Love you forever and beyond Bro.
September 29, 2011
So devastated at the loss my family and Michael's friends are experiencing but so happy that he is in heaven with Jesus.
September 28, 2011
Harker, you will remain in my heart as the true and caring friend you were to my son. Always a perfect gentleman and such a delight to visit with. You will be dearly missed.
Our love goes out to your family from ours,
The Girards
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