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MIKE PUHALLO
Born In: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Born: April 6th, 1953
Passed in: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: June 24th, 2011
Michial 'Mike' Puhallo
April 6, 1953 – June 24, 2011
Mike passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011, at the age of 58, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love as he wrapped his legs around Pegasus and cut a trail for God’s Arena.
Mike was born and raised in Kamloops. He was the fourth of five children for Kay and Steve Puhallo. He married the love of his life, Linda, in 1976 and the couple raised two children, Paul and Sharlene. He was predeceased by his mother Kay and his brother-in-law, Terry Hand. Mike is survived by his father, Steve, and his siblings: Sue (Jim), Pete (June), Patti (Gerd) and Gord (Diana), and many loved nieces and nephews.
Over the years, Mike has meant so much, to so many people. Above all, Mike was a man of integrity and a chaser of dreams. He was a rodeo cowboy, a cattle rancher, an artist, a cowboy poet, a horse trainer, a truck driver, a pilot, a historian, a philosopher, husband, father, son, brother and friend who was there when you needed a hand and lifted you to be your best.
Mike was a founding member and the President of the BC Cowboy Heritage Society. The preservation of western heritage and culture was one of Mike’s greatest passions, second only to working with his horses. He always said he’d rather ride than drive.
Mike will always be remembered as a Cowboy Poet. Mike is Canada’s most published cowboy poet. Two of his books received the Will Rogers Medallion Award for Excellence in Cowboy Poetry. All three of his CDs were nominated for Cowboy Poetry Album of the Year and in 2009 he was named the Academy of Western Artist’s Cowboy Poet of the Year. Mike received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medallion in 2003 and in 2006 was one of the nominees for Canadian Parliamentary Poet laureate.
Mike’s legacy as a Cowboy Poet is a testament to his courage to take his own advice in life, that you can be whatever you choose to be.
Those who achieve success are those who take a dream and make it come true.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Marjorie Willowby Snowden Hospice for their gentle care.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at the Calvary Community Church on Thursday, June 30, at 1:00 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Mike believed in education and sought to support others in realising their dreams. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cowboy Heritage Society scholarship fund. www.bcchs.com
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Remembering
“Mike was a special person and left a big
hole. He was good to me and I will never forget him. Rest in Peace Mike.” -
friend
“Mike was an amazing guy & it was a pleasure to have worked with him at many a Cowboy Festival - all our love to Linda & family”
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A True Cowboy....
“My thoughts, prayers, love and huge hugs goes out to the Puhallo Family. Mike has inspired us all. He lives on in his children, poetry, stories and in our hearts. RIP Mike :)”
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“I was so sad to learn of Mike's illness and passing. He was such a kind man of many talents-- and I was always so happy to have him share his poetry on the Midday Show. I was also so impressed by his dedication to the Kenny McLean bronze project and to preserving cowboy history and tradition in general. He will be missed!”
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“All thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr. Puhalo. RIP Mike, that big arena in the sky needed the best..... our arena lost the best...... take care and god speed. :(”
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“Sandi and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to the family. Mike truly was a good one. He's the kind you hate to lose.”
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“Our community has lost a very special cowboy. My condolence to the family on your loss. ”
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“Our Deepest Sympathy!”
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“May you rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten. Gods Blessings to you Mike”
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“My condolences to you Linda, Paul and Sharlene. my preyes are with you.”
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“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. My heart and thoughts are with the Puhallo familes. RIP Mike....I wish you a high moutain meadow and well remembered horse to ride...”
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“So sorry for your loss. Mike has brought happiness to so many people, his presence will surely be missed by all.”
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CPI,Inc. morns loss of Mike Puhallo
“" All Cowboy Poets of Idaho morn the loss of a good friend and great poet. Mike is the cowboy "you just can't see from the road" God bless.”
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Our Neighbour
“In our memory we see Mike training a horse in his corral and riding off down the road to round up the horses up in the hills. ”
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In Memory Of Mike Puhallo
“Your voice comes through loud and clear as we reread your books of poems. Our love and prayers go out to all your family. We will miss you Mike.”
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“He was so many things to so many people; to me he was simply my friend.”
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“Condolences to the family on the loss of such a good man. My thoughts are with you.”
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“Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies.”
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“Our love and sympathy to Linda, Paul and Sharlene. Mike was a great and talented person who we all loved. ”
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“He will live on , through his Poetry and because of the Trail he Cut. R.I.P.”
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“I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
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“Our hearts are heavy as we say good-bye to Mike. We will have happy memories of our visits together in years past. Our love goes out to all the family. We wish we could be there to mourn with you and to celebrate his life as well.”
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“There is an empty place in our hearts and community. He will be missed by many for a long time.”
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“I will miss you forever my friend. You now have the job as Heaven's Bard”
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“Your many accomplishments and talents will be remembered always Mike...rest in Peace”
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“You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Mike.”
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