Michael V. Bialek

Michael V. Bialek, born January 14, 1951, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife, (Bonnie), daughter (Katherine) and sisters Denise Bialek, and Janice Widmer. He also leaves behind some half-finished projects.
Michael was the Owner of Phoenix Concrete Inc. and later was the Field Manager of Phoenix Rising Construction Inc.
Graduate of Northern Arizona University for forestry, Michael incorporated his passion for nature and the environment in his business practice. He was a volunteer firefighter while attending NAU in Flagstaff, an avid adventurer and friend to animals of all kinds-furred, feathered, scaled-except 'bees.'
His integrity was unmatched. Though rough and harsh around the edges, and having had a sharp tongue, Mike stood up for what was just. In business, he always had the homeowner's best interest at heart. He took immense pride in his work,and did all he could to reach perfection without causing strain on his clients-residential, commercial and religious institutions.
His passion was concrete, but he had been a hobby photographer, computer 'geek', and an incredible engineer of the "McGuyver" sort. He was gifted with incredible talents to build. Mike could make just about anything from anything. -And he did! He built his own, massive pond, and pieced together a unique and sprawling filtration system and 'fish house,' an 'aircraft carrier' sized pool deck, and a good portion of the family home.
Mike was not about the 'extra fluff,' so please, in his honor, have a glass of wine, an Old Style beer, cup of coffee and piece of chocolate, or let out a string of unusually combined, explicitly foul words at the top of your lungs (and then promptly continue what you were doing as if nothing happened). Services for Mike were private.
If you feel so inclined, please support the Morton Arboretum tribute@mortonarb.org. as, he was, a tree-hugging hippie of a concrete dude.
Mike, it's your turn to CHILL OUT!