Michael Ray Gardner Jr.

1970 - 2014

Michael Ray Gardner Jr. obituary, 1970-2014, Vacaville, CA

BORN

1970

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home - Vacaville

524 Elmira Road

Vacaville, California

Michael Gardner Obituary

May 1, 1970 - Feb. 14, 2014

A funeral service for Michael Ray Gardner Jr. will be Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m., at Vaca Hills Chapel, 524 Elmira Rd., in Vacaville. Prior to the service a viewing will begin at 1 p.m. He will be laid to rest at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery.

Mikey ended his battle with cancer on Feb. 14. He was greeted into heaven with open arms by his darling little daughter, Gabriel Amanda Gardner. Mikey was born in Indio, Calif., and grew up in Vacaville. His journey in life was short but accomplished much in his difficult fight to make all things right. He was greatly loved and will be missed by so many.

Mikey is survived by his soulmate, Rachel Gardner; six beautiful children, Micheala, Crystal, Michael, Samantha, Cherri, and Lexie; seven grandchildren; brother, Jesse; sisters, Gigi and Gina; also survived by his loving mother, Vera Gardner and his caring father, Michael Gardner.

Funeral arrangements by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home 707-446-3233 www.vacahillschapel.com.

Published by The Reporter on Feb. 23, 2014.
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Dad, I love and miss you! It still hasnt set in ur really gone. I know u r still here with me.U are my best friend.u made me cry with that song. But I needed to hear it. Ill b here for mom and the sibs. Ill make sure they are okay. U taught us well. And ur right i am like u i always looked up to u. Im proud u are my dad ur perfecr to me.I will be sure to kiss my lil ones everyday.smile down im smiling up

micheala gardner

March 2, 2014

Although we had grown apart over the years, I often looked back at our shenanigans with a smile. Rest in peace old friend. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Brice Mauser

February 28, 2014

Lue and family,
We are so sorry to here about Michaels passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.--Mike and Renee Klecki

February 25, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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February 22, 2014

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