Mike Sikora

1945 - 2019

Mike passed away May 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with throat cancer. As a teenager his career began in banking. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 21 and was deployed to Vietnam specializing in radio electronics. After serving his Country he returned to Bank of America and in 1988 retired as the Clovis Branch Manager. He then purchased the ACE Hardware store in Prather, CA which is still owned and operated by his family. Mike was a no-nonsense kind of guy with great wit and sense of humor. He had a fantastic and vast inherent knowledge of all aspects of building and finance. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and associated with him. He is predeceased by his first wife, Nancy, his parents Joseph and Frances Sikora and his nephew Bryan Stolle. He is survived by his wife Pam and his sons, Steve (Irene), Pat (Cyndi) and Kevin. He is also survived by Allyson, Kourtney and Ella, his beautiful granddaughters. His sisters, Suzanne Stolle (Mike), Teresa Apodaca (Ralph) and Sharmayne Sikora (Dennis) also survive him. A viewing will be held May 14 from 4-7pm at Boice Funeral Home, Clovis, CA and his burial will be held May 16 at 11:30 am at San Joaquin Valley Nat'l Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held at ACE Hardware, Prather, CA at a later date. Remembrances in Mike's honor can be made to Hinds Hospice, 2490 W Shaw, #101, Fresno, CA 93711. Arrangements are under the direction of Boice Funeral Home, Clovis, CA (www.Boice FuneralHome.com)