Mike Rougiers Funeral Cost
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Michael's Memorial Fund
A Heart Full of Love...these are the words I would use to describe my kind-hearted, sensitive and beautiful brother Michael. On January 2nd, Michael passed from this world to the next..he died with a smile on his face. Michael was only 48 when he passed away...he is now peaceful in heaven.
Our journey with Mike began two years ago when Mike was diagnosed with colon cancer. He fought valiantly, succumbing to chemotherapy and surgery to remove tumors from his liver and his colon. Ultimately his body failed and he could no longer do the things he loved such as biking on the American River bike trail, sledding, hiking, visiting Apple Hill, and most of all volunteering for the food and housing shelter in Folsom. In fact, Michael donated a lot of time at the Catholic Church food closet - more than ten years. Mike's sole caregiver was his dear mother Joan, who cared for him his entire life as Michael had disabilities that forced his need for long-term care. When Mike's symptoms became manifest, my mother was financially stable, though not comfortable by any means. Mike became sick and the symptoms persisted with continued weight loss and weakness. With no clear diagnosis at that time, my mother could no longer afford the basic necessities.
Ultimately, my mom's social security has not been enough and the cost of this disease ultimately took all her savings.
When I say that Mike's heart was full of love, I cannot describe it in any other way. There wasn't a person he met who wasn't instantly taken with his warm and inviting personality. He spoke kindly and with love. He gave hugs and ultimately he would share his whole heart with anyone within his sphere of influence. His lifelong doctor came to see him on the day he passed and said, "Mike was a very special person!" Mike has been a member of Divine Savior for quite some time and has loved the parishioners, so if you are of a mind to help my mother take care of the financial burden of Mike's funeral it would mean a great deal to her and her family. I am going to manage this account and I am Mike's sister, Moneen Thackeray. We hope to have the funeral next week so time is of the essence. Thank you and God bless!
A Heart Full of Love...these are the words I would use to describe my kind-hearted, sensitive and beautiful brother Michael. On January 2nd, Michael passed from this world to the next..he died with a smile on his face. Michael was only 48 when he passed away...he is now peaceful in heaven.
Our journey with Mike began two years ago when Mike was diagnosed with colon cancer. He fought valiantly, succumbing to chemotherapy and surgery to remove tumors from his liver and his colon. Ultimately his body failed and he could no longer do the things he loved such as biking on the American River bike trail, sledding, hiking, visiting Apple Hill, and most of all volunteering for the food and housing shelter in Folsom. In fact, Michael donated a lot of time at the Catholic Church food closet - more than ten years. Mike's sole caregiver was his dear mother Joan, who cared for him his entire life as Michael had disabilities that forced his need for long-term care. When Mike's symptoms became manifest, my mother was financially stable, though not comfortable by any means. Mike became sick and the symptoms persisted with continued weight loss and weakness. With no clear diagnosis at that time, my mother could no longer afford the basic necessities.
Ultimately, my mom's social security has not been enough and the cost of this disease ultimately took all her savings.
When I say that Mike's heart was full of love, I cannot describe it in any other way. There wasn't a person he met who wasn't instantly taken with his warm and inviting personality. He spoke kindly and with love. He gave hugs and ultimately he would share his whole heart with anyone within his sphere of influence. His lifelong doctor came to see him on the day he passed and said, "Mike was a very special person!" Mike has been a member of Divine Savior for quite some time and has loved the parishioners, so if you are of a mind to help my mother take care of the financial burden of Mike's funeral it would mean a great deal to her and her family. I am going to manage this account and I am Mike's sister, Moneen Thackeray. We hope to have the funeral next week so time is of the essence. Thank you and God bless!
Organizer and beneficiary
Moneen Thackeray
Organizer
Sacramento, CA
Moneen Thackeray
Beneficiary