Rev Michael Allan Champlin, OP

Always loved & remembered.
Kay, Howard Cook & family

A caring, understanding confessor. Fr. Mike guided me to the right track. I will be forever grateful.

Mike was a close friend and a wonderful workmate! I miss him terribly, and know he is in heaven and still able to share my daily life! May he enjoy Gold´s love forever!!

Dear Community, Friends, and Family of Fr. Mike,

Clearly, the loss of Fr. Mike is difficult in some ways, and yet, as a GREAT preaching man of prayer, faith, and belief in eternal life, I pray he has now found the peace of the servant he truly was to so very many.

Also, to Nick and Joan, I cannot imagine how this has/will change your lives. What a joy it was to hear of all you ALL accomplished over the years, and the many lives you touched a a GREAT preaching team. May you be at peace knowing you have been blessed by Mike.

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Fr. Mike's soul, and souls of ALL the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen."

Peace, and blessings,
Fr. Andy Pavlak, Pastor
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
5415 Fortuna Rd., NW
Albuquerque, NM 87105

R.I. P. Father Mike. You made a huge and beautiful difference in the world!
Thank you so changing my life
God bless forever

"Uncle" Mike worked with my Auntie Joan. He was considered a part of our family and I have many wonderful memories over my lifetime of great conversations, good wine and lots of love and support. Here´s a great picture of my wedding brunch in October 2019.

So sad to hear of Mike´s passing. He was a team member with my aunt Joan and was a big part of our family. As an adult we had great conversations together over good wine and I will remember those times fondly. We love you Mike!

Wow ....not sure of what words to say about a true and genuine mentor and preacher and a great servant of the Church who inspired countless families across the world with healing words of encouragement and hope! He will be missed indeed and honored and grateful to have known and served with Mike! Wow you will be missed until one day we will share a pint together again! Sláinte!

So many memories. A wise and loving man. To Joan and Nick our condolences, blessings and love always. Sherry and Jim Watson

So sorry. Mike was a wonderful person. RIP

I had the honor of meeting fr mike, Joan and nick at out parish when they came and have kept in touch for the past 29 years and will always treasure the faith they inspired in me to believe in more firmly . It has always stayed with me

What an amazing man you were Mike. You bought love and light to so many with your wise words and prayers. You were friend and family to the Punches and we miss you greatly. Rest In Peace now, your job is done.

Fth. Mike, a priest, a preacher, a wise man. We were blessed to have you in our lives & count you as a family friend. RIP. To Nick & Joan our sympathy & love to you both, it is never easy loosing someone close.

So sorry for your loss, Joan & Nick! The last of my Kirby relatives. So blessed to have had him in my life! May the good Lord wrap his arms around Mike, you & Nick! Thanks for everything!