Michael Wellington
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Adrienne and Michael Orfield
April 24, 2022
Sarah,
Michael and I just learned the news and we are devastated for your loss. Michael was one of my favorite people and I have such fond memories of the four of us in Maui. He was brilliant but humble. Such a wonderful genuinely good person. We are so much better for having had him in our lives. We hope all your wonderful memories together will comfort you and carry you through this very hard time. All our love.
Cheryl Brierton
April 20, 2022
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Judge Michael Wellington. As a longtime attorney with the San Diego Superior Court, I had the pleasure of working with him, of admiring his charm, his energy, and his intellect. I was shocked to learn of his death in the most recent issue of my USD Alumni magazine. He was so full of life!
William Bedsworth
April 16, 2022
It was my great pleasure to work with Michael when he was in the Attorney General's Office and I was an Orange County prosecutor. The friendship we developed then never faltered.
He was one of the finest legal minds I've ever encountered, and in 25 years on the Court of Appeal, I've encountered a lot of intellectual horsepower. But what made Michael special was not his powerful intellect so much as his incandescent heart. Michael loved life and he loved those who shared it with him. The world is a poorer place without him.
Cindy
January 10, 2022
Sarah, I just heard the sad news. I immediately burst into tears. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Family meant so much to Mike Wellington. He had the gift of making you feel part of his family even if you were a friend or a part of his staff. He was endlessly kind and compassionate. He had a tremendous capacity for compassion and understanding. I will always remember his kindness to me, and yours as well. My heartfelt sympathy.
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Steve Adler
January 6, 2022
Mike was kind. When I moved to San Diego in 1973, Mike offered me a place to stay until I found a home. He made a tough transition less so.
Mike was brilliant. He challenged and mentored me in my first trip to the CA Supreme Court - he had the companion case. He was thorough, precise, logical and sometimes maddening. I benefited.
I miss him.
Jeff Joseph
January 3, 2022
One of Mike´s greatest gifts was the ability to see the world from the perspective of a sage not caught up in the chaos of the moment. Thoughtful, wise and humorous. No wonder he was such a wonderful judge (and friend). I will always see his face and hear his laugh because there are so few people like him. Your memory will endure, Mike. Thank you.
Sarah Wellington
December 30, 2021
Thank you all for your kind thoughts and fond memories of Michael; I miss him terribly. I'm hoping we can all get together a little later to celebrate him.
Gary Schons
December 29, 2021
Sarah, we are all immeasurably sad over Mike´s passing and our thoughts are with you at this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and thoughts on a memorial for Mike. I´ll send a wonderful record from Mike´s USD Alumni Award in 2009.
Andy Morgan
December 29, 2021
Mike Wellington was an amazing judge and mentor, and I was honored to call him my friend. BEST Judge ever! So many fond memories of him both in and out of the court settings. He, and his wife, Sara, were the best. I enjoyed all of our wonderful lunches and dinners with them to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special occasions for court and support staff. Judge Michael Wellington will always be special person to me and I am so sad to hear of his passing. He and Sara will always be in my heart, my mind, and my prayers. What wonderful people. May the soul of Michael D. Wellington Rest In Peace.
Ron Coen
December 29, 2021
Dear Sara,
I just heard the sad news. Mike and I were like brothers. Pam and I express our deepest condolences.
Patty
December 28, 2021
Dear Sara,
I was so lucky and privileged to work with Judge W. for 10 years!!! He was kind and compassionate and truly cared about the people and cases he worked with. Such a tremendous loss!
Carol
December 28, 2021
Dear Sara,
Your husband set the bar for the definition of "Honorable". And, of course, behind every great man there is an even greater woman. I have posted some photos. I hope they make you smile.
Candy Biller
December 28, 2021
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Such a loss of a wonderful man.
Pat Zaharopoulos
December 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Mike was smart, fun, a gentlemen and a scholar. It was a joy to know him.
Steve Z.
December 27, 2021
Damn, Sara, I just found out. I´m in shock! My deepest condolences to you. I know how happy you made Mike. Let me know if there is anything you need, please. He presided over two of marriages so besides a DAG colleague , a member of the greatest all lawyer rock band in San Diego history, and a wonderful judge, he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Elayne Studenberg
December 27, 2021
Sara,
I have wonderful and fond memories of Michael. I especially loved it when he called you his "bride." I will always have a place in my heart for him.
With loving memories,
Elayne and Tom
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