Obituary of Michael (Mike) Atencio

ATENCIO, Michael (Mike)

July 13, 1956 – Colorado, USA

December 5, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Atencio, with his loving wife Pamela by his side. He passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 65 years.

Mike was a vibrant, selfless, and loving partner, father, grandfather and friend. Born in Colorado, USA he devoted over forty years to the Oil and Gas industry globally, with over thirty-four years of that time with Production Control Services (PCS). His expertise in natural gas well production took him all over the world, including Russia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Mike made the move to Canada in 2003, where he and Pamela have shared a life full of laughter, travel, and entertaining family and friends. In 2017 Mike obtained his Canadian citizenship, which he took great pride in. He was enjoying the slower pace of retirement, which allowed him to spend more time doing things he loved like hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family, neighbours and supporting his community.

He was larger than life and his legacy and memory will be cherished and kept alive by his wife Pamela; daughters, Lacey (Adam), Heather (Lucas); grandchildren, Ashlyn, Kellyn, and Braylon.  He is also survived by his mother Dorothy Martinez; brothers, Ted (Vicki) and Anthony (Lori); mother-in-law Jean, and brother-in-law Brad; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Orlando Atencio, stepfather Willy Martinez, his brother Leonel (Annie) and his son-in-law Domenic.

A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be announced at a later date. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.

In living memory of Mike Atencio, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.