Loreen, Dan and Kaitlin

We just found out today of Michael’s passing. There are no words to express the loss of a child. May the 21 years of memories bring you comfort in knowing that you were the best parents and sister that Michael could ever have had. I will treasure the memories of our boys at your chalet screaming at the top of their lungs to hold on to the water rafts as you drive the

boat in the mountains. The water was cold but their laughter was a little piece of heaven.

God bless

Love Cindy Perry Bryce and Jessica

Hi Loreen and Dan,

We ran into Ian today and heard the tragic news that you have lost Michael. We are both so sorry to hear this news. He was a great athlete and we remember with fondness the many times we watched our boys playing basketball together. You are in our thoughts.

To the Huras Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We were very saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Azim, Alnar, Ashir and Adeem Ramji

Loreen,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Michael.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.

To the Huras and Davison Families,

We are so sorry and deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Pember Family

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Mike was a special person who did so much for those around him. I so enjoyed coaching him.

Dear Loreen, Dan & Kaitlyn,

We are very sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was a happy guy to have around the few times he and Jaimie got together.

Our hearts go out to you.

Cathy & Richard Bird

Dan and Loreen:

Please accept my condolence on your tragic loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Joe & Trish Novecosky

Dan and Loreen,

We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss and extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Dear Huras Family,

My deepest condolences on your loss . We are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Huras family

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences to all the family.

Sincerely,

Lisa Li

Dan, Loreen, the Huras family, and all those who loved Mike.

My most heartfelt condolences. I can’t imagine what you all are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything at all that I can do, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

Manfred Kintop

Dear Loreen and family,

I am at a loss for words that can express my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Thinking of you and hoping you will find comfort and strength through this difficult time.

Soula

Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn

I send to you Loreen, Dan, Kaitlyn and your entire family my sincere and deepest condolences. Such a tragic loss for your family and my heart and comforting thoughts go out to you.

Susan Douglas

Dan and Loreen, so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Laurie and my thoughts are with you.

Graham

To the Huras Family

We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Michael’s passing. We will always remember Michael as a cheerful, polite and athletic young man who made a positive difference in this world. We can’t even imagine your sorrow and loss. Please know that we are thinking of you in this difficult time. May the love of friends and family surround you and give you strength and peace to carry on.

Love Angela, Mark, Marika and Karl Wagner

Dear Dan and Loreen,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the news about your wonderful son Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terribly difficult time. I know Tyler enjoyed his time playing basketball with him for so many years.

Loreen and Family,

My heart aches for you in the tragic loss of your son Michael. I can’t begin to imagine the pain you are in. May the wonderful memories and stories of his vibrant life bring you some comfort and peace in this difficult time.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Judy

Loreen, Dan, Betty, Stan, Kaitlyn

Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Words fail us most in these times but please know our thoughts are with you.

We are out of the country so cannot be there on Friday but we will be there in spirit.

Joanne and Brent

Loreen, Dan & Kaitlyn,

It is with a heavy heart, shock and sadness that I learn of the premature loss of your beloved son Michael. I remember Kaitlyn so proudly showing off her “new” baby brother to our son Stephen so many years ago. In reading the number of condolences written above I also learn of the remarkable, generous and personable person he grew to be. I hope that it is those memories that will help you pass through the emotional upheaval you must be feeling these days and those days yet to come. Our thoughts are with you.

Hugs from Janice, Roy, Jessica & Stephen

We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Loreen and Dan, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you at this sad time.

Dan and Loreen

We are so very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Your neighbors, Alex and Jane

Dear Huras Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss; my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Although we don’t know you well, we’ve met through your volunteering, community involvement and mutual friends and we hold you and your family in high regard.

We ache for you in your tragic loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the love and friendship that surrounds you.

Dan and Loreen,

My most sincere Condolences to you all who love Mike. May his soul rest peacefully in Heaven. Send you my deepest sorrow and sympathy and may love comfort you over time.

Sincerely,

Cindy

I worked with Michael at Queen Charlotte Lodge. I can’t say I knew him well, but he always had a smile on his face. He was really one of the kindest people I’ve known. My sympathies and condolences to his family and friends.

Words cannot express how badly I feel for you Loreen and family. I did not know Michael but I know he was greatly loved and you were so very proud of him.

Prayers – Heather Weilamd

Dan, Loreen & Kaitlyn;

So very sorry to hear of Michael’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Hold each other tight, and the good memories will comfort you.

Bob & Dawn Rosine

I am so so sorry for your loss. I have no words. Just in shock. You will be in my thoughts every day. Terri

Dear Loreen and Dan:

I was deeply saddened to hear of your son Mike’s passing. While no words can describe the immensity of your loss or ease your grief, I wanted to let you know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Alanna Wall

Losing a child has to be everyone’s worst nightmare and you are living it, such a tragedy to happen to such a great family. Take comfort over time in the fact that his unfairly truncated time with you was balanced with the huge positive impact he has had on so many people, as evidenced in the condolences here and the many positives on facebook and no doubt in the personal notes and conversations you will have with his many, many friends.

Loreen,

I am so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dan and Kaitlyn in this time of sorrow and grief.

With heartfelt regards,

Susan

There are no words that can describe the sorrow you must be feeling. The emptiness of a parent losing a child, that is not how it is supposed to go! We are supposed to grow old and watch our children build the life they were meant to create. I am so sorry Michael’s life was cut short and he will not have the opportunity to finish his ‘life picture’. When you look at the condolences posted here, Michael touched many lives in his short time, for that you can be thankful and cherish the memories you have of a wonderful young man that used to live at your house. . .

Dan and Loreen we are shocked at the news of Michael’s passing and can not express our sorrow for your loss. Our son Jackson is very upset at this news and wishes to extend his condolences as well. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Dan and Loreen

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know from recent experience how terribly difficult it is to lose someone you love so dearly well before their time, yet I’ve learned over the last year that your memories easily become a friendly shadow that walks alongside you wherever you go. Take care,

Wayne

Loreen and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you during this difficult time.

Lucia

Dear Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn,

The Carlton family would like to express our very deepest sympathies for your heartbreaking loss of Michael. You are in our thoughts, and we wish you all the comfort, strength and peace you can find, both now and always.

Dear Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn,

We are so terribly sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Please know you have our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Huras family,

Please accept our deepest condolences, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Rich & Mary-Frances Brooke

Loreen and Dan,

This is the worst thing that can happen to us parents. Our hearts are with you!

I have not told my 90 year old dad about my ALS yet because I know how devestating it would be for him.

You guys have great friends which hopefully will help you through this hard time.

Vila i frid Mike!

Dear Dan & Loreen,

We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you both at this terrible time of sadness. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Rudy & Hayley Lombard

Our Deepest Sympathy to you and the family.

Dear Dan, Loreen and Kaitlyn,

I have so many sweet memories of Michael, the beautiful baby, then little boy, you used to carry while Kaiti and Kaitlyn were in preschool and Edgemont together, passing him often while he was walking home from Edgemont school and watching each year as he became a young man. We are so devastated by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love the Pratt Family

Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn,

My heart goes out you and your extended families. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet Michael, I was lucky enough to hear of him through Loreen, and to see how much he was loved. There are so many wonderful stories and thoughts being shared here and on his Facebook page that speak volumes to the wonderful memories people will have to hold on to. I know you will cherish your love and memories of Michael and the wonderful 21 years you had with him, even though it is far too short. May time ease the pain but never erase the memories.

Many hugs,

Nikki

The Huras family,

I was so sorry to learn of Michael’s sudden passing. I really enjoyed teaching him and coaching him in high jump. He was a great person, very enthusiastic, fun, athletic, personable and caring. It is so sad to lose a loved one, especially that young with the rest of his life ahead of him. I can only imagine what it would be like to lose one of my own children but I can relate as my brother recently lost his son at 13. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and mourning this terrible loss. Sincerely, Chris Knebel aka (Mme Knebel)

Loreen, I have no adequate words to express how sorry I am for your tremendous loss. I pray that with time you will find some comfort in the love and experiences that you and your family have shared together.

Cindy

Dear Dan, Loreen & Kaitlyn,

I am so sorry for your loss. Michael had a smile and spirit that will always be remembered. I enjoyed teaching and getting to know Michael during his time at Tom Baines. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Helen Paik Domstad

Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn,

My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you and your entire family during this time. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Michael I can see by all the amazing stories and comments what a wonderful young man he was.

With deepest sympathy,

Jocelyn

My deepest condolences to you, your family, and Michael’s friends. Please know that we are extending our deepest sympathy, and our thoughts are with you and yours.

Joanne & Bill O’Neil

The Huras Family, I am so sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. Michael was an amazing young man. It was a pleasure teaching him at Tom Baines. He was a kind and gentle soul that was respected by everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie Kranjcec

Loreen, Dan, Kaitlyn,

Loreen, I cannot find the words that can adequately convey my condolences. I can only hope that the love and support being sent to you in all the previous message envelopes your family and helps you through this most difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

Audrey Collins

Dear Loreen,Dan, and Kaitlen,

I am so very sorry this has happened. Our lives are so precious, and fragile. My prayers are with your family at this extremely painful time.

Sincerely, Maretta

Dear Huras Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is always so hard to give a gift back. And Mike was quite a gift. I remember Mike here at Tom Baines as an outgoing, kind happy young man full of adventure, living his life to the fullest.. I hope in time you can find solace in your memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers as my deepest sympathies go out to you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Lyn Moehling

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will truly be missed.

With Love From Darlene, Roy, Jeff, Matt and Megan Honeychurch

Dear Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn and family;

We send our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our hearts and thoughts.

Uncle Mike, Aunt Helen, Kendra and Liane

Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn,

We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.

It’s the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you’ll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.

Loreen and Dan – Please accept my very sincere condolences for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through.

Sincerely… Sue

Loreen and family,

Heartfelt condolences to you on your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you peace during this difficult time.

Sue

Dear Dan and Loreen,

It is difficult to express how deeply saddened we are to learn of Michael’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that our thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Don & Jane Marchand

Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn, Our hearts go out to you in face of this sudden loss of your son/brother Michael. May you be deeply comforted by cherished memories of time spent together. With love & sympathy from Sue & Geoff Mackey

Dan, Loreen & Kaitlyn, So sorry to hear about Michael’s sudden passing and can’t even imagine this loss and pain that you are enduring. My heart breaks for all of you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Jacquie, Scott & Jenna Farquhar

Our hearts hurt with you. Words fail us, but please know we are supporting you in this sorrow.

Love Barb & Ken

My sincere Condolences to all the family members and friends who were close to Mike. Mike was a great happy go lucky guy who had a heart of gold.He s the type never to leave someone behind, he wanted everyone to be happy. I will surely miss mike nor will I ever forget how he helped me when I was in need .

Love you bro

Dear Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn,

We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son and brother, Michael. Please know that we are thinking of you with love.

Norma, Bob and Kayla

Extending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hold tight to your memories for comfort.

Dan, Loreen and Kaitlyn,

My sincere condolences to you all. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now.

As I messaged Dan about earlier this week, I played flag football with Mike for three years. My friends and I were a little hesitant to invite Mike to play with us after our initial season together, as we were not sure a young (and fast) guy like Mike would want to play with us slow 30- somethings again, but we soon found out he was all in. He saved our team more than a few times, both on offense and defense, and always with a smile on his face.

I realize that having never met anyone from your family outside of Mike these words may seem distant. I can assure you however, they are not being delivered in that way. Mike was a fantastic guy who was easy to like and easy to get along with. He was unassuming, helpful and easy going. He was 10 years younger than our team and he fit in like a (football) glove.

Walking across a green field. sports bag over his shoulder, black shorts, Eagles hat and smiling. For three years he and I spent Sundays together and I will forever remember him in that way.

I have recently moved to Ottawa and I will not be able to make it on Friday night to the celebration of Mike, but please know my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Andrew MacNeil

Dear Huras family,

Let me start by saying how heart broken I am over the loss of your brother, son and grandchild. Mike was a very important person in my life. He was one of the first friends I met at Mount Royal and he took me to my first liquor store, as I was only 18 and from BC so I had never been to one. He was the life of every party. He loved getting people together and seeing every one else smile. We shared drinks and laughs together ever since that first day at residence. We also worked at the recreation center at school together, he running the flag football league, and I the ball hockey. Not to mention we played on the same (brutally awful) recreational basketball league. We never won a game, even with Mike on the team who always played with the most heart. He was one of the few who actually knew what they were doing out on the court. You would think that meant that he would get frustrated by us always tripping over our own feet, but he never did. He would be right there laughing with us and at us, and at the end of the game he always gave out high-fives, even though he was perhaps the only one who really deserved it. He was a bit of a star. I don’t know what we will do without him now.

Mike was also an excellent listener and I think that was always one of his greatest strengths and one of the things that made me love him. He always seemed to care, even if my problems were petty, he was there listening with his arm around my shoulder. There were several times when I would get upset or restless about something at 3am and couldn’t sleep so I’d send Mike a text and he usually replied right away. He was always a night owl and I counted on that. On those nights we would either talk it out through texts, meet up and go for a walk together, or he’d come to my house and just lay with me and watch a movie until we drifted off to sleep. I would do the same for him and since I didn’t have a car, if he needed a friend he would order a cab for me and then pay for it once I got to his house. He was so special and thoughtful.

I wrote a message on his Facebook wall about this but in case it gets lost in the stream of heart-felt messages from all the lives Mike touched, I would like to tell you a short story again here, just so you can hear once again what an amazing friend your son was.

In February 2012 I was staying with a friend at her cabin near Invermere and she had invited other people that I didn’t know up there. We had fun in the beginning but then I got kind of sick and my mood took a dive. I really just wanted to go home. Mike had also been in Invermere that weekend so he offered me a ride back to Calgary. I refused at first because I was counting on a mood change and didn’t want to leave my friend alone at her place. However, the day after Mike arrived back in Calgary, I messaged him and told him I regretted not going with him because my condition hadn’t improved. He promptly offered to come all the way back to Invermere and pick me up. At first I refused but he insisted and claimed he would love to have me back as well so we could talk with each other and catch up on the ride home. We were always looking out for each other.

Eventually (after little resistance on my part), I relented and let Mike drive all the way back to Inveremere, just to turn around and go back to Calgary once again. It was amazing. I couldn’t believe he would do that for me. Sure enough, he came that afternoon, picked me up right from the ski hill and took me home in a snow storm, in the dark. It was crazy and I can’t think of one single other friend who would so selflessly do that for me, or really for anyone for that matter.

Mike was an incredible person and a friend. I loved him dearly and I am so sorry for your loss. I only had 3 years with him and it wasn’t nearly enough. I imagine 21 years with him wasn’t enough either. No amount of time would have been enough with him, he was so special. I will carry Mike’s memory with me forever in order to keep that missing piece that belongs in my life, in all our lives, from ever drifting away too far.

Jillian Battison

Dear Loreen,

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope, in time, all the good memories will comfort you.

My deepest sympathy.

Dear Dan, Loreen, and Kaitlyn,

We were so terribly sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Please know you have our deepest sympathy.

Although it’s been a few years since we’ve seen Mike, we have such fond memories of him and Trevor hanging out and goofing around at many of their sister’s basketball games. He was always delightful to be around, and he’ll be greatly missed by all.

With heartfelt condolence,

Steve, Maureen, Meagan, and Trevor Maryka

So, very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Loreen and Dan,

I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you. I saw Michael grow so much over the last few years. When I think about him I think about his kindness and positive attitude. He was so polite and respectful. I always enjoyed talking with him. Smart, kind, helpful, respectful, determined, courageous are all qualities I saw in him and what I will remember him for. I also think he was so lucky to have you for parents. You helped him so much to grow into that wonderful person we will remember. You are such a great mom and dad!

Mark

It is with great sadness that we convey our condolences to you. Your are in our thoughts and prayers

Bill and Virginia

Loreen and Dan,

It is with extreme sadness that I pass along my condolences at this tragic loss. I don’t know your family intimately but I do remember the shine in Loreen’s eyes when she spoke about both of your children.

My heartfelt prayers are with you and your extended family. May the joy Michael gave you in his short 21 years bring you small amounts of comfort in the days and years to come.

Many hugs,

Jody

On behalf of the Accounting Department at the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University I wish to offer our condolences to the Huras family on the passing of Michael. Michael was one those students who added much to student life both in and outside the classroom. He would have added so much to the Accounting profession; it is really a sad thing to have to say goodbye to him so early in his life.

Dear Huras family,

The Park family sends their condolences to Dan, Loreen, and Kaitlyn. Brian had the priviledge to meet Michael during a High School-Elementary Buddy Day. What Brian will never forget is how friendly, outgoing, and polite Michael was. Our deepest sympathies go out to you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Brian, Jay, & Cheryl Park

Loreen & Dan,

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you both, and I will keep you in my prayers. May you find some comfort in the memories you share of him. Godspeed to you both —

Our deepest sympathies to you. Strength and comfort from your family, friends and memories.

Loreen Dan and Kaitlyn, I can’t begin to know the the pain of your loss, My thoughts and good wishes go out to all of you. This is a time only friends and family can perhaps shoulder some of the terrible weight of this devastation. I hope that your strength will come and that you will be able to help each other through this time, Much Love, Emmy

We are heartbroken to hear that we lost Mike.

We will always remember that sweet, happy young boy who came over to shoot hoops and “dunk” the ball. We will hold dear many wonderful memories of watching Mike play at community and school basketball games. He was a good friend and teammate.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nevine and Robert

Dan and Loreen, we were very sad and devastated to hear the news of Mike. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your families during this difficult time.

Paul, Cheryl and Emmett Cook

Dear Lor, Dan and Kait – It is with heavy heart I write this note to you. I was never lucky enough to know Michael as an adult – but my memories of him as a boy are of laughter and jokes and lots of love. I know you will miss him every day in so many ways and I wish that I could ease your pain. I echo the words of others written here – I hope that in the future your memories of him will help heal you all. With love, Heather

Dear Loreen and family,

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. It was a pleasure to have Mike in my class at MRU. Mike was one of the most respectful and polite students I have taught. He was a quiet leader. He was respected and liked by his fellow classmates. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Joan Barlow

Loreen, Dan & Kaitlyn:

Our love and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family over the loss of Michael. He was wonderful young man that touched the lives of many. We grieve with you.

Love,

Lynne & Jerry

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family Loreen. I am so devastated to hear about the loss of your beautiful son. My sincerest condolences at this incredibly difficult time.

Dear Huras Family,

Our family sends you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son and brother. We are very saddened by the passing of such a fine young man. We have great memories of Mike playing basketball with Ben on both the Churchill HS and Edgemont community teams. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts, and hope that your many fond memories of Mike are a comfort to you.

Scott, Marg, Ben and Kyle Gardiner

Dear Loreen, Dan and Kaitlyn

Mere words fail us at a time like this and all our troubles melt away in the face of this tragedy, your loss. I know how much of a shining light Mike was in your lives. I can only hope that his beautiful smile and big heart continue to live on in your hearts and memories – and helps you to keep going. Mark and I spoke of you often and lamented the distance between our families, which will never be the same again. We are so sorry for your loss and wish you comfort and peace.

With love,

Sarah, Bryce, Christian and Thomas

I don’t even have words for this. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Loreen and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. My sincere condolences to your whole family. You are in my thoughts and I will be wishing you strength during the difficult days ahead.

Take care of each other,

Jodi