Michael GIDORA Obituary
GIDORA, Michael Christopher
Born in New Westminster on November 19, 1952, died in Victoria on June 6, 1999 surrounded by loving family and friends after a brief, intense fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife, friend and soul-mate, Irene; daughter and play-mate, Jennifer. Tragically pre-deceased by his son, Christopher. Mike will be deeply missed by mother, Beverly; father, Kostyn; grandmother, Violet; brothers, George (Hanne), Tony (Janice), Dan (Dianne) and Pat (Margaret); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a multitude of friends. Family and friends are invited to gather and pay tribute to Mike's remarkable life on Saturday, June 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall, New Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Ave. at Quadra. In lieu of flowers, cards and donations to further Mike's work can be made to ;Victoria Cool Aid Society - Mike Gidora Vision Fund 469 Swift St., Victoria, BC V8W 1S2. McCall's of Victoria, B.C. (250) 385-4465.
Published by The Globe and Mail on Jun. 12, 1999.