MICHAEL HUGH HERRING

July 11, 1962 to August 12, 2025 Heartbroken doesn't begin to convey our sense of injury as we share the sudden loss of Michael Herring. The absence leaves Dagmar "Dasha" (née Otepkova), the love of his life, bereft. Their beloved children, Lenka and Tomas, mourn in the knowledge that his love for them was boundless. In Calgary, and in sorrow, are his sisters, Sandra "Sandy" Huddleston (Ross) and Margaret "Margie" Smale (Craig); and nephews and nieces, Dillon, Katie, and Nicki. He was predeceased by parents, Stella and Hubert; and his niece, Meghan. Left to remember him are friends the world over, who are sharing stories with tears and laughter, and for whom Mike will always be present in the fondest (and sometimes funniest) of memories. Born in Calgary, a natural ability in math, probability, and risk took Mike to Bay Street, where he built the foundations of a trader's acumen and insight. His knowledge and skills were soon rewarded and he moved quickly up the corporate structure at BMO Nesbitt Burns. At 49, Mike left Toronto to go to the Czech Republic, where his life became about family. He never regretted leaving behind the corporate steeplechase. Mike and Dasha and the kids made the most of what Europe had to offer, travelling frequently for cycling, skiing, and meeting up with friends new and old on their travels. Mike and Dasha's house was a revolving door of friends, relatives, and visitors (not to mention contractors), where Mike manned the bbqs with a tall pour of bourbon in hand. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life is being planned for the fall in Toronto. To express condolences and see more about Mike, please visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/west-hill-on