Michael Becker Obituary
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February 23, 2011
Michael was a wonderful musician and human being. My sympathies to his loved ones.
Larry Farley
February 21, 2011
Barb, Ava and Sara,
The time has come- but the walrus didn't say it... my deepest sympathies go out to you with my warmest regards during these heavy days! How like life, eh? Through the years I have always appreciated knowing you and Micael- which will never change! Some may not remember the days when we first met Barb- but across those years I will not forget you all! I hope that when I next see you to celebrate what lives we have left and raise a toast to that wonderful maniac who brought so much care and joy to his creative work! Much love and tenderness, a tear and a torrent of tears to join with you in saddness!
Peter Kalven
February 4, 2011
Dear Barb,
I was made aware of Michael's declining health only in December; my heart goes out to you and the girls. He was a wonderful bright light of creativity, good humor and intelligence. My conversations with him were always a joy. Know that his gift of humanity has spread far and wide.
My thoughts are with you.
Peter Kalven
Doug, Margaret, Siena and Heather Holman
February 3, 2011
Dear Ava and family,
We are so shocked and saddened by Michael's passing, we knew him for far too short a time. He was a kind, beautiful soul who brought such light to the ddojang and to his productions and compositions. You are in our thoughts and we are so grateful and fortunate that Michael touched our lives.
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Steph Frolek
February 2, 2011
Hi Barb,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Michael. He was always fun to work with and a true professional. I still have my tape of the Peter Pan music that he gave me after the show. Whenever I play it, it's takes me right back, as if no time has passed. He'll live on in his music.
Cathy Derkach
February 1, 2011
Dear Barb and family,
I was so very sad to hear that Michael passed away and I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was and is an extremely bright light and he brought joy and laughter to so many. He always made me feel comfortable working on that first, A Christmas Carol which he truly made magical!
Peace to you and the family.
Ann De Leon
February 1, 2011
Dear Ava, I never met your dad--but I am sure he was and will be very proud of you. You are one of the most caring, bright and artistic souls I have ever met. His legacy and joy I am sure is reflected in you.
Glen Millar
January 31, 2011
Barb I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Michael.
I got to know "Becker" in my role as a dispatcher at IA210, and quickly grew to respect and like him.
My sincere condolences to yourself and the children at the loss of a fine person, husband and dad.
David Cox
January 31, 2011
Barbara; You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for you loss.
January 31, 2011
Barbara,
It has been many years since I've talked to either you or Michael and I was shocked to read of his death. I wish now that I had made a greater effort to stay in touch. Please know that you have my sympathy during this time.
Ross Hill, Cartagena, Colombia
Warwick Ashley
January 28, 2011
To the Becker family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Michael along time ago, and still have a recording of some of his music that he gave me when we worked in the theatre together. I remember him for his talent and excellent sense of humour. For me he will always remain a twenty something mischief maker, and it hardly seems possible that he is gone .My condolences.
January 27, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Although we haven't spent much time together in the last few years, we treasure all the memories that we have from years gone by. Barbara our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Love
Normand Bouchard and Gillian Swan
June and Glen Acorn
January 26, 2011
We are so deeply saddened to read of the loss of Becker, a good friend of our son John and also to us. You have our most heartfelt sympathy over his loss. Becker was an amazingly talented individual in so many respects, as the notice showed. He had an extraordinary and prolific ability to create inventive and catchy music out of his head -- as far as we know, none of it was ever reduced to paper. His talents as a composer and arranger were never more obvious than in his collaboration with John on the "Acorn the Nature Nut" series and also the "Twits and Pishers" birdwatching series. His originality, playfulness and musical ingenuity were so essential to the success of both. We also had the pleasure on various occasions of hearing him play his guitar. His passing is a great loss to our family and John's and to his many friends, and so much moreso an immeasurable loss to you and your family.
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
January 25, 2011
Dear Barbara, Ava and Sara, please accept my warmest hug. Your sweet Michael was a treasure, a bright gem to so many.
It's been a long time since he and I last spent time together, but whenever we met, we laughed. In our deep past, we worked together at Theatre Calgary, shooting Solitaire and other projects that were enhanced by his wonderful artistry, and made more enjoyable with his delightful humour. I can't remember how it began, but he was "Deckipod" to me.
He made beautiful music, and beautiful babies. He was an honourable, calming and gentle man in my life. I love him, and I miss him. But like so many others, I'm so fortunate to have had that sweet man share a bit of his time on this planet with me.
I wish you, peace.
Paul Jolicoeur
Richard Schick
January 25, 2011
Dear Barb, Ava, Sara and Family
Christine and I send you our thoughts and sympathy at this very sad time on the great loss of Michael.
Christine Shiner
Richard Schick
John Acorn
January 24, 2011
Dear Barb, Ava, and Sara,
So sorry to hear of Becker's passing. He was a great guy and a joy to work with. I have so many wonderful memories of music time in the studio, interspersed with visits with the family, going all the way back to Pine Place and the old house, not to mention all sorts of gigs together and crazy road trips. Becker was funny, smart, talented beyond belief, insightful and patient. I learned so much from him about music, television, the guitar, freelancing, scoring, and the overall art of life. We were all so fortunate to know such a remarkable man. I think of him often, and of you guys too. Much love and sympathy,
John
Dave Gauthier
January 24, 2011
Dear Barb, Ava, Sara and Family,
I've only just heard of Mikes passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and love. In all these years whenever I was near, beside, behind or in any way around him (and more recently) thought of, or spoke with him on the phone, he always made me laugh, smile and most importantly feel loved. He stood beside me at my wedding .... and fell asleep with me on my living floor on Christmas eve. Today was a very sad first. I can not begin to imagine your loss ... with all my love and deepest sympathy I will be in Edmonton on the 31st
Diane Reddekopp
January 23, 2011
Ava, so sorry to hear of your father's passing, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and cherish your memories .
Annalise Acorn
January 22, 2011
My deepest condolences on the loss of an amazingly witty, lively and great guy. I knew Becker through my brother John Acorn and we would all sometimes go out on a Wednesday afternoon and I'm telling you, I've ever laughed harder than when Becker was talking in a German accent - doing some send up of something and it was literally mind boggling that he could possibly be that smart and that funny. I mean you could not believe that he could be that funny. He was so super witty and quick and such a total performer in the best possible sense of the word.
I was really moved by the request to people to do something for kids in memory of Becker. What a completely right-headed thing to ask people to do. I think that's so moving and we are really taking it to heart and thinking of Becker with such fondness and such deep sadness at his passing. It is true that he touched the lives of everyone he met. He was a star. He really was.
January 22, 2011
Michael was a beautiful human being whose profound humanity can only be equaled by his Karma.
Rest in peace good and esteemed friend! R. Cherkaoui
Dan McDonald
January 22, 2011
Michael will live for ever in my heart and memories. Being in his presence was always a joy. All the years I have known him I have looked up to him as a musician, friend, and all round great guy. My deep condolences Barb, Ava, Sara, and everyone who's life was touched by Michael.
harold wollin
January 20, 2011
To Michael's family.
I feel honored to have met Michael, and lucky to have had him and his Bees do their remarkable set of original music at the Blue Chair, just a short time ago. I was shocked to hear the news. I offer my condolences to Barb and Ava and the rest of his family.
Michael Becker attending Black Belt Testing Far Right Kneeling Beside Ava
Randy Hamilton
January 20, 2011
I often think of Mr. Becker and his families time training at our Taekwondo School. I was saddened to hear of the loss of our dear friend and Black Belt.
He will hold a dear place in our hearts, but we know his memory lives on in his children Ava and Sara.
Randy Hamilton
Bonni Baynton Sprague
January 19, 2011
I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the death of Michael. I had the privilege of working with Michael years ago, back in the day, at ATP. We always had a blast! He made me smile and laugh, and he was eager to share his knowledge and creativity. My heartfelt sympathies to Barb and your girls. And Michael- "Hghhemma, Hghhemma". (I never did know how to spell that). Peace.
Dix Richards
January 19, 2011
Dear Barb and family,
I am saddened by this news. The world will be a very different place knowing that Michael is not here with us. He always made me laugh. I always had riculous amounts of fun whenever I came over and shared food and wine with you guys. I loved Michael and I willmiss him deeply. I am so shocked and saddened!
My love and prayers are with you all.
Just Dix
Judith and Blair Haynes
January 19, 2011
Dear Barb and family,
It has been many years since we saw you and Michael but our memories of Michael remain true and fresh. Always fun and exciting to work and play with, Michael brought an ability to collaborate that was truly unique. Generous, great sense of humour,massively talented, incredibly smart and nice to boot.
Michael's smile and twinkling eyes .....wonderful.
Thinking of you and your family,
Marcus Fung
January 19, 2011
Dearest,
Barb, Ava, Sara, and Family...
I never realized how deeply i was touched
by Michael until i heard of the news today.
A wild, a magical genius he was, and was
so generous to share it always...
May that twinkle live on in all of us forever always!.
Love,
Sherry Waddle
January 19, 2011
Barb and family,
Michael will be deeply missed. His laugh, smile and that twinkle in his eye when he was joking or kibitzing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Sherry & Don
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