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for Michael Kirkley
October 31, 2010
Thinking about you Ms Debbie and rembering Mike when he looked at you. Your friend, Loryce
Debbie Batman
October 29, 2010
It is hard to believe you have been gone a year. R.I.P. Mike R.I.P! We Love you Debbie!
July 23, 2010
Debbie....there are no words to describe your loss.you will always hold everything about him in yor heart.your a special person and you had a great '''LOVE'''
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
July 12, 2010
I cant believe how long it has been.....Missing you more everyday. I love you!
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
March 31, 2010
Happy Birthday Baby, I'm missing you more everyday...<3
Joe Roberts
January 14, 2010
I'm sorry to hear about Mike, may you rest in peace
Loryce Ashby
January 12, 2010
Mike's kindness and welcoming ways will fondly be remembered.
Debbie you have such a handsome smile waiting for you on the other side of that bright star, keep the faith.
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
January 9, 2010
I miss you Baby....<3
Kevin and Susan
January 5, 2010
Debbie you know our heart aches every time we think of Mike and we'll miss his humor. You also know we love you and worry about you. But, never forget we love you and you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs of love Kevin and Susan
Kevin & Susan
January 5, 2010
Debbie, you know our heart aches, we miss him too. But our prayers and thoughts are always with you. And you know how feel. Big hugs of Love Kevin and Susan
January 3, 2010
May God bless you all in your time of mourning. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone you love. I wish you all peace and happieness. And never forget we will all be together again to share and rejoice in everlastng love. Take care. Love Monica Ferrey
Nancy/Mike Carnahan
January 2, 2010
Debbie, we're so sorry for your loss. We know you will miss him forever, as will we.
Dan McNamara
January 2, 2010
To beloved friend, the stars look brighter now, Your friend Dan.
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year..I miss you more every day! I Love You!
Comforting to know...everyday you are gone...Is one day closer to seeing you again!
Patti Smith
January 1, 2010
Debbie, I'm sorry I haven't done this before. So sorry for your loss. I know how it can hurt when you lose someone you love. Time does heal, but it takes time. It will get easier, but you never forget. Hold on to the good memories. May God give you the strength and comfort you need. Love ya sister.
Mike & Debbie & Maggie
Maggie Bruno
January 1, 2010
Mike I wil always remember how afraid I was to meet you at first because I thought no one could ever be good enough for my Chrissy and Debbie after Rick was gone. No one was more shocked that I to feel immediately how very special you were and I can sincerely say I never worried again and felt a deep love and respect to you always. I remained grateful to you throughout the years and you were always in my prayers. I will never foget you - you will be missed and never forgotten. Love always, Maggie
CINDY WRIGHT-GRACZYK
January 1, 2010
MANY PRAYERS ARE BEING SAID EVERYDAY FOR YOU DEBBIE AND FOR MIKE. EVEN THOUGH I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU BOTH. DEBBIE AND I GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER THROUGH EMAIL. YOU ARE TRULY A NICE AND WONDERFUL PERSON. AND I KNOW IN MY HEART MIKE WAS LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED. AND DEBBIE THE LOVE YOU SHARED WITH MIKE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. AND IF YOU EVER NEED A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON I AM ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU EVEN IF IT IS ONLY THROUGH EMAIL. LOVE CINDY & JERRY GRACZYK.
James Pacheco
January 1, 2010
Debbie,
My condolences on your loss. reading the guest book I see that Mike must have been a wonderful guy. Be well
Jenny Larson
January 1, 2010
It was so wonderful getting to know you over the last 10+ years. You have been an important part of Chrissy's life and glad you were there for her, Deb and the kids. You will be missed but always remembered.
December 28, 2009
I just found this and it is wonderful, Mike was a dear friend and will be missed terrible, or should I say is missed terribly, Deb is like a sister to me, and we share granparenting together, God Bless Mike, and Deb hang in there we are hear when ever you need us.
Love Dan and Donna McNamara DMB/ECV1849
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas Babe,
I miss you so much. Life seems so empty without you here. I'm trying to hold on to the hope We WILL see each other again. You were an Amazing Husband and a Great "PaPa". We all Love you and we miss your smile. Part of you will live in me....Forever, Love, Debbie
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
November 25, 2009
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I was thinking about the last 12 years. Thank YOU for the Love, The Laughter,Sharing your Parents and Children and Grandchildren with me.
I had a really hard time the other day...went outside that night for a breather...and there it was. The Biggest Brightest Shooting Star I have ever seen. Thank you for knowing I really needed a sign from you. And as usual Mike you were right on time! I miss you, and Love you with all my heart.I don't know how to do this without you. Please Rest in Paradise, and I will look for you in the stars every night. Till I see you on the Other Side, All my Love, Debbie
Debbie Kirkley
November 18, 2009
It has been 3 weeks....
I miss you terribly. Sometimes I feel you here.
I WILL see you in the stars!
You are FOREVER My beloved Michael,
Debbie
Denise Kirkley
November 16, 2009
Uncle Mike, What an amazing man Thank You for being in my life for the past 14 years. Of all the things you might have thought that you had very little influence on you have taught and raised Kirk to be a honest and hard working man just like you. I will always hold all our memories close to my heart. Clampers trips that we were actually able to make always a memory the bat episode. Teaching Drew how to do the guy tradition of starting the stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner. The kids love "Pull my finger" Well up there in paradise say hi to all my family "k" Thank you for bringing all of us all your love.
Janice & Judy Kirkley
November 15, 2009
Kirkley Family
Brother Mike-"Moose" "Big Mike", the twinkle from your eyes is definitely in the stars. Your sisters are going to miss your smile, teasing, and laughter. That is a heck of a way of getting out of fixing Dinner for Thanksgiving. Mom & Dad have a heavy heart, and are sadden that you have gone on so soon, but are relieved that you are no longer in pain. Thanks for passing on the family traditions. Love Always...
Lee Ann VanOrman
November 14, 2009
Dear Debbie, I am so sad for you and your family. I know how hard this has been and I admire how the two of you met this battle head on. I know you both tried so hard....I'll love you both forever and ever!!
Sunny Drew
November 14, 2009
To the Kirkley family,
I was sad to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was best man at our wedding and a friend to my husband. May you all fine peace and comfort and remember Mike with tenderness.
Sunny Drew
Zajanae Carr
November 12, 2009
Dear Papa Mike,
You are one of my best Heros and, now that you are gone you are my Guardian Angel. I will always remember those unforgetable moments like when you would drop me off at pre-school and I would start to cry, And you made me feel all beter. Those are the types of moments that I now always think of. You are now one of the biggest things in my heart and I dont like to think about those bad moments when you were sick. Those moments were so bad that I barely remember when you were better. So I know this isnt the end of saying goodbye, but its a new beginning.
Love,
Zajanae (Petunia)
Pauline Jefferson
November 12, 2009
To Judy and Janice and all family members, friends and loved ones. I want to offer my condolences to you all in this sad time.
November 12, 2009
My love and condolences to the Kirkley Family. When I remember Mike, I always think of him and John Drew and how much fun they were together. One cannot remember Mike without remember what a wonderful family he was part of.
Dashawn Carr
November 11, 2009
papa you were and always will be in my heart. i remember when we would go to work or you woulod pick me up from school and we wold ride around the block you would put the hip hop music on and you would put your seat back.lol well glad you are not suffering anymore.
November 11, 2009
If anyone can upload any pictures of Mike, I would be eve so grateful! Thank you al so much, I am saddened that he is not here, but happy he is not suffering anymore.
Debbie Johnson-Kirkley
John Drew
November 10, 2009
It took me awhile to add my thoughts. Although we had gone our separate ways we still maintained some contact and had lunch on one occasion while he was at a convention in LA. It was as if we hadn't been apart for the oh so many years. It deeply saddened me to find out he had passed. We had been friends through high school, DeMolay, etc and Mike was my Best Man at my wedding back in 1968. He helped look after my wife when I went overseas. My wife and I are still together. He will be missed.
Edward Mobery
November 10, 2009
It was my pleasure to be very good friends with Mike in High School. He was a great guy. My prayers and sympathy is with the family.
Ed Mobery
Crystal McGriff
November 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 10, 2009
To The Kirkley Family,
I was a Vallejo High School classmate of Mike's. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. May your memories of Mike give you peace.
Donna (Fong) Wada
Kenneth Little
November 10, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tom Lilley
November 10, 2009
Mike was always a super classmate. Sorry to see he is passed
Ed Fahy
November 10, 2009
I'm so saddened by the loss of one Great Human Being! I only knew Mike for the three years at VSHS, but those were three years that built a friendship and memories of a lifetime. What a wonderful man, and a great guy to "hack around with". I will keep you all in my prayers.
Wanda (Uhl)
November 10, 2009
Dear Judy & Janice & the entire Kirkley Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time, & I pray that as you look to the Lord Jesus Christ for comfort, that He will give you inner peace & bring to your saddened hearts a quiet joy, so that when you think of Mike, you will no longer do so with tears, but with a gentle smile of all the happy memories you have of him.
God bless you all with the comfort that only He can give. (Matthew 5:4)
Wanda (nee Uhl) from your "Rainbow" days
Denise & Bill Pendergast
November 9, 2009
Dear Kirkley Family, I was so surprised when I saw Janice and Judy at Relay For Life in August and they told me about Mike's cancer. Your family has been in our prayers and we both wish all of you peace.
Sincerely, Denise & Bill Pendergast
Bill & Nancy Zundel
November 9, 2009
With our deepest sympathies to Mike's family
Harolyn (Lightbown) Nelson
November 8, 2009
To the Kirkley Family ~
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, Mike. We were classmates in school and graduated together from Vallejo High, Class of 1966. My Mom and Annabelle worked together, and my Dad and Jack were friends from the Elks Lodge. May the memories of Mike once again bring smiles to your faces ~ he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
November 7, 2009
Debbie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Bo and Stephanie Strickland
Regina Tholmer
November 7, 2009
Dear Judy and Janice, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless your family.
Regina Tholmer
Bill & Debbie Kenyon
November 6, 2009
To the Kirkly family, our prayers are with all of you at this time. When you knew Mike, you had a friend for life. He will truely be missed.
November 5, 2009
To the entire Kirkly family our hearts go out to all of you in the loss of Mike. John and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We remember the good times we had with Mike in Indian Guides and the dinners he helped with at lodge etc. We also remember all the caring ways your entire family imparts to others. Jeanne and John
November 4, 2009
Dear Kirkley Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing at such a young age. I remember you all from Rainbows in the late 60's & early 70's.
Mara
Patricia Collins-Turnbull
November 4, 2009
Debbie and Family
I am praying that you'll sense God's presence in this time of grief. And feel God's love surrounding you and to know His inner peace. For God cares so much for you and wipes each tear you cry. You never need to feel alone for He'll never leave your side.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Nancy & Bob Gray
November 3, 2009
Debbie & family, we have so many happy & funny memories, so many good times together. I will always cherish those memories.
Love Bob & Nancy
Elizabeth and Chris Morton
November 3, 2009
Mike ~ Thank you for joining our family and sharing your love, smile and great laugh with all of us. The love you had for my sister was apparent in your warm eyes. I could not have asked to be blessed with a nicer brother in law. May God shine your path home and keep you with the angels that await you.
Craig Winter
November 3, 2009
Debbie, Carolyn and I are so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a good guy and the four of us had so many good times together. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. See you on Sunday. Love Craig and Carolyn
November 3, 2009
We will never forget Cabo and the time we spent with you both. We only spent one week with you two but we feel such a closeness to you, Mike was such fun. We are so sorry he has left us at this time, wish we had made more time to visit with you. Mike is a peace now.
With Love and our prayers,
Norman and Josie
Dallas Shults
November 3, 2009
I'm saddened to hear of Mikes passing. Mike & I were good friends from elementry school through high school but went our separate ways afterwards. Mike will always have a special place in my heart and prayers.
Brenda Carroll
November 3, 2009
Debbie, although we have never met, I have felt you have been a very good friend. You shared family pictures which I loved seeing and I also felt I had met Mike. I read your writtings of Mike lots of time. Mike has been in my prayers since his long battle with his illness. Now I know Mike is in heaven and now I pray for God to give you the strength that you need to get through this. God bless you and your family. With love, Brenda
Birdsong Sundstrom
November 3, 2009
We will miss Mike so much. Every time we look at the Forest City Stamp Mill, we will remember his generous heart and all the service he gave over the years. Debbie, we are holding you and all the family in our hearts during this difficult time. love, Birdsong and Glenn
Lanny Worel
November 3, 2009
Mike and I had many of good times with all of the programs for the YMCA and the Y'men. Remembering all of the time he gave to others. He will be missed.
Marnie Worel Wilson
November 3, 2009
I am very sad to hear of Mike's passing he was always part of some of my most treasured memories of Lundeen and my Dad. Michael and Julie are in my thoughts, as is the rest of the family.
~ Marnie Worel Wilson, Vallejo, CA
Marnie Worel Wilson
November 3, 2009
I am very sad to hear of Mike's passing he was always part of some of my most treasured memories of Lundeen and my Dad. Michael and Julie are in my thoughts, as is the rest of the family.
~ Marnie Worel Wilson, Vallejo, CA
Cindy and Dave Barnett
November 3, 2009
May the happiest and brightest memories that you and Mike created together keep you in comfort during this most difficult time. Keep your head up ~ look at the brightest star in the Heavens ~ and trust that Mike is looking back at you.
Karen (Nelson-Brown)Carson
November 3, 2009
Dear Mr & Mrs Kirkley, Janice, Judy, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I know how hard it is to lose loved ones. I know it is particularly difficult for you Jack and Anabelle and his wife Debbie. I offer my sincere condolences and pray your memories of all the special things about Mike and the wonderful times you had throughout the years will carry you through the grief. The picture of Michael in the Vallejo Times Herald portrays a handsome white haired man. My memories are of a young boy growing into a young man on San Ramon Avenue. You were a lovely family then and remain so. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to all who loved Michael.
Karen (Nelson)Carson
Chapel by the Sea Cremation & Funeral Services & Funeral Services
November 2, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Wrennette (Kimberlin) Aagaard
November 2, 2009
I am very sorry to hear that Mike's family have lost him so young. We were classmates from second grade at Cooper School thru Vallejo High Class of 66. It sounds as though he had a wonderfully rich life with lots of family and loved ones...I have happy memories of Mike at school. Both our Moms were nurses and worked together and our names were so close that we were often seated next to each other in classes or school activities. My Mom and I offer our sincerest condolences to Mike's family.
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