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MIKE RIFKIN
Feb. 2, 1951 - Sept. 10, 2008
Mike Rifkin, 57, of Ventura passed away at his home Wednesday, September 10 in the end stage of Multiple Scleroris.
Mike Rifkin was born February 2, 1951 in Los Angeles. He was a past director of the Brawley Boys and Girls Club. He had previously served on the Brawley School Board. He had worked as the manager of Imperial Machinery. He was also an advocate for disabled rights and assisted disabled people with special needs to gain independence.
There will be a private family service scheduled.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Oppeheimer and his father, Emanuel Rifkin.
He is survived by his former wife and caregiver, Debbie Kerr (Ventura, CA); his daughter, Kim Osterkamp (Brawley, CA); his son, Jay Rifkin (Ventura, CA); his sister, Ricki Black (Las Vegas, NV); and his niece, Morgan Black also of Las Vegas, NV.
The family suggests donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, your favorite charitable organization or church in his memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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luz Reyes
October 7, 2008
Mike my friend I will always love you and carry you in my heart. My condoulences to his son. From Luz Reyes # 102
Britta Kaltman
October 6, 2008
I have known Mike for just a couple of years, but I will remember him for the rest of my life. He has always been a source of courage and hope. My boys loved riding in his van and watch movies, while he was hunting down disability code violators. I hope I will be halve the person he was when I grow up. DNR
lyn Van Bebber
September 19, 2008
Debbie, Kim, and Jay, many miles have come between us yet we've kept your family in our thoughts and prayers. You all have touched our lives in ways you'll never know. With love, Kari, Katy, Kristen, Rodney and
Eliza Principe - Tolley
September 17, 2008
Dear Debbie, Kim and Jay, I have soo many great memories of you all! I am so sad to hear about Mike, but I will always remember him as a big guy in a big truck who was kind to all of the kids in the neighborhood! I am lucky to have had the experiences I shared with you all. Take care!
Isabel Pacheco
September 14, 2008
On behalf of Brawley Dial -A- Ride, we would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Rifkin.
Maggie Acuna-Leal
September 14, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Rita Hale
September 14, 2008
I knew Mike many years ago and I always enjoyed his presence. He was a pleasant man and had a winning smile. I am saddened to learn of his passing and my heart goes out to his family at this time. May the pleasant memories sustain you over the next trying days and months and carry you though to a brighter day. God bless each of you.
Bruce Corfman
September 14, 2008
God Bless the family, may peace be with oyu all & to remember the good times
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