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Bette Rines Kibble
October 22, 2023
Thinking about you today on Dad's birthday and Mom's birthday last week.
Miss you.
Karl Rines
January 6, 2021
Miss you everyday!
You've got Mom and Dad with you now.
Still have a what if running through my mind.....
Gary Gonzales
March 3, 2019
Thanks for everything Mike. Missing you so much. there is so much I didn't get to talk to you about.
Chris Rines
March 4, 2013
Happy Birthday Mike! Missing you today and everyday! Everyday without you here is tough!
Bette Kibble
February 2, 2013
Love you Mike,think of you everyday
Bill Pegg
February 1, 2013
Miss you everyday buddy..
September 23, 2012
I love you Mike I'll miss you till the day I join you. you were and always will be my hero. Heather
Elva Pedrego
March 4, 2011
Happy Birthday...missing you.
March 4, 2011
Happy Birthday Buddy.
Elva Pedrego
January 3, 2011
Another year without you here on earth. Miss ya', wish you were here.
Big Dummy
December 21, 2010
As you well know by now we gave Dad a big send off last week. I kept thinking about Mike the whole time. Same church and all. I am not sure if Dad wanted to go see the "Good Lord" or you real bad. I don't think I have ever seen Dad so down after your transition into the next world. Some how I knew he was going to follow you shortly. I hope and pray for you and Dad all the time. The foursome has dwindle down again.
Love and Peace
Bill Pegg
March 6, 2010
Im back at Funtasticks trying to fill your old shoes. I came back to Funtasticks to bring it back to what it was!! A Great Place to bring friends and family. Everyday as I walk the park I remeber all the great memories we had here at the park. You were an awesome friend and a great mentor. You are missed everyday.
Bette Rines Kibble
March 5, 2010
I love you Mike!Your sister,BettebettebetteBette~Peace
Elva Pedrego
March 4, 2010
Happy 45th Mike! Wish you were here...
Bette Rines-Kibble
April 19, 2009
Hi Mike, I am missing you tonight. We celebrated your Birthday with 2 Masses.Mom and Vince moved back to Tucson.I wish we could all get together for one of our yakking and laughing fests. You are always with us in our Hearts....not a day goes by without you. Love always Bette
Karl Rines
March 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Mike !!!
As you know it's also Marissa's birthday.
I wish we could go out and celebrate.
I still haven't been able to grasp that you are not around.
I am going to Tucson to visit in about 7 to 10 weeks.
I don't know how to handle not being able to see you when I visit.
This will definitely be one of the toughest trips I'll have to make.
One minute I'll be thinking about what we did in the past and smiling and the next minute the feelings become overwhelming .
Peace Mike.... I love you and miss you !!!
Elva Pedrego
March 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Mike!!
Audrey Holliman
February 3, 2009
Tonight is the first night i have seen this book. This is so very special and touching. i am at a loss for words as tears flow. I LOVE YOU MIKE!
Bette Rines Kibble
January 27, 2009
There will be a Mass said for you after your Birthday this year Mike....thanks to Mom...It will be at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone,downtown Tucson on Sat. March 7th at 5:30 P.M. All are Welcome as it is open to the Public. Love you Always Mike! BetteBetteBetteBettebette
Elva Pedrego
January 15, 2009
It was a year ago yesterday that I learned of Mike's passing...still hard to believe. Missing and remembering you often Mike...
Big Dummy
January 8, 2009
It has been one year now since Mike has departed, still can't accept that. Don't feel much at all, just grief. Miss my little brother so much. The thing that keeps me going (besides the ones that love me) is that I know I will see him again someday.
Love you always and remembering you well.
Bette Rines Kibble
December 29, 2008
I am remembering you every day Mike ,especially today...missing your laughter ....Love and Peace in the Light Bette
October 24, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for healing and comfort during your times of sorrow. Mike was so young and full of life. I didn't know him very well, but I know he was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Bette Rines Kibble
August 25, 2008
Mike I went to the ocean in San Diego recently. I know how much you loved the ocean....I felt you were with me everyday of that trip...I hadn't been to the ocean for 11 years!!! I wished you were there in healthy body to ride the Boogie boards with us! We talked about you all the way back and then i started talking and joking like you and Heather said it was like your Spirit had jumped into my body for a while ...we had fun...thank you I love you Bette
Big Dummy
May 11, 2008
I can not believe 5 months have already passed and I am now finally getting the strength to write something about my feelings. It seems a day doesnt go by without me thinking or saying or am reminded about Mike. I often think of all the times we got together to do crazy stuff. Whether we were chasing chicks & bar hoping in Tucson or skiing on the mountains or at the lake the thing I miss most about you Mike is the awesome conversations we would get into. Both of us talking a mile a minute and yelling the whole time. Someone made the observation that we were not even listing to each other, but we were able to repeat verbatim what the other had said. We always knew what the other was thinking and the stance if it was a debate the other would take. I will always miss the all night pool playing long after every one had gone to bed. Argueing about every shot. I remember when you were little and had long blond curly hair because mom had let it grow out. Strangers always had to stop and comment on your beautiful hair and what a beautiful girl you were. Mom would just smile and I would always tell them his name is Mike! Mike was a big broad shouldered kid because we fed him alot, so I nick named him Moose. Later in life his hair turned black and he got very skinny? His personality and passion for life never changed. Mike had a love for everthing and everyone. He trusted everyone and thought everyone had a deep sense of right, honesty and justice he had. I remember once my dad got very angry with Mike and chewed him out. Mike just told "don't tell me like that, I"m not going to be your friend any more" This just puzzled my dad to no end and he just shut up. The rest of us always argued with dad or learned to just shut up. Mike wore his heart on his sleeve and was easily tormented by people and their trechery. There was times when Mike could just mess with your head too. Mike was very deep like that and would deliberetly say something totally of the wall to see if you are paying attention or to get a rise out of you. Mike would pause and the look Mike would give you to catch your reaction was just incredible. and the smile that would come accross his face, if you got it or if he was getting away with shining you on, can't be described. Mike loved competion and sport and was very good at alot of different sports. Hated to loose especially to someone in the family. I lived for the stories he would tell me when we got together, great stuff. Mike was always going somewhere, always taking the time to go visit some friend or family member. Mike was a social butterfly he could make you feel like you were friends all your life, he was born with the gift of gab. Making a scene well that was Mikey.Today is Mother's Day and when I call mom like I do every mother's day you will not be there like you always are on Mother's Day. I can't even imagine how mom is taking this like she is. Mom is so tough but this is taking so much out of her and the rest of us. We all miss you so much Mike. I was so shocked to hear you didn't make it I thought this would go for awhile and everthing would turn out allright. The family has always been so lucky that way. God has always watched out for us and had to have a real good reason to call you up. I am sure you will liven things up, up there. I know you had a lot of disappointment in life and that 's what life seems to be about mostly. Disappointment and loss. Some kind of F'N test I guess. I don't know, what I do know is that I lost my brother and best friend way to early. Now and forever, I see a red door and I want to paint it black. EK!
Bill Pegg
April 1, 2008
I miss you buddy... You were a great boss and more then anything an awesome friend.. Not a day goes by that I dont think about all the crazy times we shared.. black pepper
Zenaida Bencomo
March 25, 2008
Thinking of you Mike
We though of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping ,
We have you in our heart.
We love you Mike and you are missed everyday!
RIP
From,
Zenaida, Vinni, and Daniel
Zenaida
March 10, 2008
Wow Mike 2 months. We miss you soo much! You brother crys every day for you and I dont know what to do anymore. Please bless him with the power to be strong. He loves you so much and I do to. I know we will see you again!! But till then we love and miss you!!
Love always!!
Karl
February 10, 2008
I will sign this book eventually and put in my thoughts, but not right now. There is still too much pain at the loss of Mike.
Bette Rines-Kibble
February 3, 2008
Mike, I cannot tell how much I miss you. I did not know what you were going through totally in the last 2 years...you didn't want anyone to know and feel sorry for you...I regret i could not be more comfort to you in your suffering...you kept your "true spirit" all through and i pray you remember when i told you how much I loved you Bro...and if you don't remember i hope you can see into my heart and feel the Love...I remember when you used to dance to my music on my lap in Alaska when you were a baby ...you were the sweetest funnest little baby and the bestest brother.Can't wait to see you again "In The Light"...your sister...bettebettebettebettebette
jaime Cuesta
February 2, 2008
I still see the ball bouncing up from home plate as Mike threw the ball in disgust after losing a close little league game in(1977) from then on I new mike would have passion in everything he did. I met Mike and Vincent at Holladay elementary school the only two white boys in the school. Even though they were not immediately welcomed their kind and friendly personalities won a many of friends over. Mike had the drive and winning personality anyone would admire. What he accomplished in his 42 yrs was a life time for many. In the last few years you would think he would lose his passion for life but not Mike from playing baseball with a freshly installed AV fistula, going back to school full time or just engaging you in a real good debate Mike would give it everything he had.
Mike you are missed by your family and many friends.
Wendy (Allen) Romero
January 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike during high school at Pueblo. We shared the same birthday. He was a great person and always being a class clown and making us laugh. I'm saddened to lose such a great friend even though we lost contact over years. God bless you and remember death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Julie Darnell-Clark
January 19, 2008
Some of the best childhood memories started at Skate Country with Mike,
Vincent and Paige. I will never forget polyester bell bottoms and
button down butterfly collar shirts. And who could forget the big
plastic comb for the back pocket. Saturday Night Fever was the most
popular movie and soundtrack. The two hour skate sessions never seemed
like enough time. I haven't seen Mike since those early years but I
have never forgotten him. Vincent, you are so lucky to have had such a close relationship with your brother. I know that you will never let his spirit die. Accepting death is never easy, but know that you will see him in heaven for eternity. Life on earth is only a small part of our existance and in heaven we never have to say goodbye.
Vincent Rines
January 18, 2008
Thanks to everyone for your love and support! It was very hard for us to do things being that we are so far away. But knowing that we have such a great family everything went good. Mike was a great person and he would have loved how everyone came together in this time of need and heartache.
Love, Vincent, Zenaida, and Daniel
Daniel Bencomo
January 18, 2008
Although your voice fades in my ear your beautiful laugh and smile lingers in my heart and soul. No matter where you go you will always be with us. So I say now that my regrets will always stay with me, I pray you can forgive me.
Love Daniel
P.S. Mike played a roll in my life that no one can ever replace. I love you Mike. My prayers are with you!
Vincent Rines
January 18, 2008
Words can't express the pain that I feel from the loss of my brother. Words can't express the fun memories we had together in the 41 years I knew him. I realize now that God needed you to make the world a better place to live in. Love ya! See you in heaven Johnny!
Love,
your #1 Brother and Friend,
Vincent
Zenaida Bencomo-Rines
January 18, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing Mike through my husband Vincent. For everyone that knew him knew he was a beautiful person inside and out. His smile would light up every room he walked into. We miss you so much Mike, but now you are up in heaven correcting Gods mistakes!LOL!! Vince and I talk about you every day and your memory will never be forgotten. Don't worry about us we will be fine. Just fly with the angels above. Love you Dude!!
Love, Zenaida
DaVita Tucson South Staff
January 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Candelaria Lochner
January 15, 2008
I knew Mike Rines through my father. He was like a uncle to me. Mike was a great man, he was always very lively. He had the greatest stories and he always made me laugh. He had a smile and laugh that I can never forget. Mike touched many people's lives and I will never forget him. It has been my pleasure to have known this man. God Bless Michael Rines and his friends and family.
Elva Pedrego
January 14, 2008
My heart felt sympathy to his family and many friends. I am deeply saddened by Mike's passing. He was such a happy, go lucky guy with an awesome smile. He truly knew how to live life to it's fullest. I too lost track of Mike in the last couple of years and I am so sorry to have missed him when he came by to visit me at work about a year ago. Keep smiling Mike, you'll always have a special place in my heart..
Paige Perisich
January 14, 2008
From the first time I laid eyes on Mike at age 10, I knew he would continue to be someone special in my life. From being my first love, to my skating partner in the prime of the Disco era, to the warm friendship we developed through High School, marriages and life in general. Although I lost track of Mike in the past couple of years, he'll always be the person I think of when I need a warm-hearted smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, especially Vincent. May you rest in peace knowing the beauty and love you gave so many.
With a ton of love and admiration,
Paige Perisich
Lori Hendricks
January 14, 2008
Mike touched many lives in many different ways. He will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends who
loved Mike so much!
Michael Lochner
January 13, 2008
There's been alot of great memories. You were a true freind that would always call or make that trip to visit every time I came to town. I will never forget you or the impact you had on my families and my life. Thanks for the memories.
Love you!
Mike and Lisa Lochner
Elvira Gomez
January 13, 2008
Mike---
I didnot, have the pleasure to meet you in person, although, I did have the wonderful opportunity to meet you, by word of mouth. First my wonderful friend and Lupus study campanion, constantly chated about all the help you gave her around the home. In a strange about way, my very close and dear friend, Olga Ford, had the opportunity to meet you. She constantly talked about you; as you guys shared many things in common, with your illnesses. Now, both of you, have gone before the Lord, where there is no more pain, fustration, and insecurity about your guys' future. I know that your family, will miss you deeply. My prayers go out to the Family and all your friends. My prayers will always be there for you and them.
Yours in Christ
Tina Montoya-Senne
January 13, 2008
I worked with Mike @ JB's along with his brother. I would like to express my sincerity to the family. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
Leticia Ronquillo
January 13, 2008
To the family of Mike,
I cared for Mike, at the dialysis center, where we had some good talks. He was such a huge fan of the U of A, girls softball team.
We discussed life in general, also had some talks about family and friends that he knew from high school. I was so glad to hear when he told me, he went back to school. I told him "Go For It, Mike".He was always glad to give me an update. Mike will be missed...
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike, and also, for you. May God Bless You, during your loss of time.
Tisha Ronquillo
Sherry Harrelson
January 12, 2008
From the first time I ever laid eyes on you, Michael, you were special. I know you will be deeply missed by all who knew you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace, now there is no more pain.
God be with you,
Sherry
Tawny Lochner
January 12, 2008
The world has lost a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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