To all of the Roop family, I am saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Michael, but it is comforting to know he was at home, where he wanted to be.

I remember him teaching my sister and I to catch minnows with a string tied to a bottle with a few bits of bread in it in the river behind the house. Not nearly as big of fish as he was used to catching, but for us it was marvelous!

A great man who I have many fond memories of.

My condolences to you all.

Thinking of you.

Our deepest sympathies to the Roop family.

Dear Joanne and Roop family;

What a gift your dad was to this world and he leaves his greatest gift in all of you! I hope you will find some peace and comfort knowing that Christ has perpared a special room just for him…no doubt right along side your mom! I will offer my mass today for the repose of your Dad’s soul..

God bless,

Mary Beth

To Michael’s daughters & family,

My condolences on the death of your father / grandfather. I was sad to learn of his death from Georgie Chapman. I especially recall his generosity when the ET’s of Calgary hosted a national convention here in 1985 and his hospitality (& Muriel’s) when my late husband and myself visited them in their Island paradise. My apologies for not attending his funeral but I am trying to catch a plane.

Lorraine Sinclair (an ET friend of your Mother’s)

I am so very sorry to hearing about the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences during this very difficult time. I know that it is extremely hard to lose a father.

Debbie, Jo-Ann, Susan and families,

I am so sorry for your loss.

I have very fond memories of the Roops and they all center around this time of year. Skating parties, Banff, Skiing….

May your memories bring you lots of smiles and laughter together!

You are all in my thoughts.

Kori Russell

The staff and board of Trout Unlimited Canada would like to express our condolences to Michael’s family. His love of the rivers was an example for others.

Mike was one of Trout Unlimited Canada’s earliest supporters in Calgary. His personal commitment to the cause of trout and fresh water conservation brought many of his friends and associates into the fold as well. A true friend of the trout, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

So many years have passed since Mike and I were “young” and full of adventure! I remember our fly fishing trips to New Zealand and Labrador as well as pheasant hunts to Brooks as though they were yesterday. He taught me the finer points of fly fishing particularly while I was trying to maintain an upright position in his canoe. I regret that over the years we failed to maintain contact but I feel his loss deeply.

My condolences to all. I will remember him!!!

Ron Smyth

Darlene and I were saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. Our condolences to the family.

Bruce Twa and Darlene Hudson

Dear Jo-Ann, Debbie & Susan,

I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you. Unfortunately, I cannot attend the funeral but I will be thinking of you all on Thursday and beyond.

Love, Cindy

Mike will be sorely missed by his family, not least by daughters Debbie, Jo-Ann, and Susan, and friends. We had the pleasure of knowing Mike both professionally, and as a neighbour for a short period of time in the seventies. He was always generous and welcoming.

I would like to offer my condolences to you at this difficult time. Your dad and grandfather was a down to earth and low key person who did not trumpet his considerable accomplishments. He with your mother successfully raised three balanced daughters who can carry on your family legacy.

We would like to record our deep sadness at the passing of Michael Roop. A great husband, father grandfather and uncle. Michael was such a welcoming and generous man to us both in Canada and on his visits to Ireland. We were blessed to be able to spend some time with him in September and it was obvious that his splendid sense of humour was still there. I hope all the family take great pride in a life well lived.

My sympathies to all of Mike’s family at this time of sorrow. I know my Dad (Bob Schwartz) really enjoyed his times fishing with Mike all over Alberta and B.C. I’m so glad Mike was able to enjoy fishing right up until the end.