Michael Daniel Farina of Kamloops passed away on Monday May 19, 2014 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his loving wife Greta Farina, children Sheri (Justin) Simpson of Kamloops, BC, Krystel Farina of Vancouver, BC , Laurie (Ron) Douglas of Panama, Rae Robins of Kamloops, BC, Leslie (Colin Kershaw) Hutchings of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren Logan and Parker Simpson, Nicole Hart, Megan Robins, Jeff Robins, Marcie (Keegan) Daruda and Ryan Hutchings. Michael will also be missed by his brothers and sisters; Anne Faryna, Walter (Hilda) Farina, Jerry (Sharon) Faryna, Olga (Stan) Schisler and Mary Pysh.
Michael was predeceased by his mother Sophie Farina and his father William Farina and his brother John Faryna.
Mike was born in Elkpoint, Alberta and grew up in Vancouver, BC. He began his career as a butcher then chose a career at Weyerhaeuser as a pipefitter. Meeting his wife, Greta Tuinman, they started their own mechanical contracting business, Kamco Installations, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this summer. A man of all trades, Mike was a reliable resource for many. He enjoyed time in the sun, a cerveza on the beach and gracefully skiing down the sunny slopes. He is loved by many and missed by all.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at RIH and Dr. Brink
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 10:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home with Pastor Harry Bicknell officiating.
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We are so truly sorry for your loss…..we will miss Mike’s humour, his infectious smile and the glimmer in his eyes. He was a good friend and neighbour, God bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Farina Family at this difficult time. Mike was such an inspiration to us all, and he’ll be greatly missed at The Lake.
With heart felt Sympathy. May you find strength in the love of family and friends. Mike’s memories will live on at the lake. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
To the Farina family , i am so sorry to hear of the loss of mike ,he was such a great man ,and a good friend ,although we didn’t see each other much in the last few years,he was always on my mind. he was one of the first people i met when i moved to kamloops 33 years ago ,and i was lucky enough to enjoy many good times with Mike.