Michael passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018, Estevan, SK at the age of 44 years.
Michael was born in Melville, January 2, 1974- he was Melville's New Year baby that year. All his schooling was in Melville, graduating from the Melville Comprehensive high school in 1992.
Mike was an all sports guy, both as a participant and a fan. Hockey was his passion. He played for the Junior B Hudson Bay Saints, the Junior A Flin Flon Bombers and the Junior A Melville Millionaires. He then carried on his hockey career as a senior player with the Grenfell Spitfires, Wawota Flyers, Altona, Bienfait Coalers and the Midale Mustangs. Mike attended the University of Regina and obtained his Bachleor of Administration degree in 2001. As an outdoors man and having been influenced by the Sarada farm and his grandparent Denesyk farm he chose to focus his business career in agriculture. He had summer jobs in Sintaluta, Kelso, Ituna then began his full time career with Pioneer in Balgonie then Winnipeg and finally settling in Estevan for the past 14 years.
Mike was very involved with the kids activities especially with McKenna's volleyball. He was very proud of her dedication and all of her hard work as he was all of the children. Mike always made a special effort to always know what was going on in their lives whether it was a chat while watching a hockey game, a stop by their room or a random text. He always checked in on them. Mike never entered a room without asking how our day was or if anyone needed anything....He was the most thoughtful man we have ever met.
Mike will always be remembered for his smile and his hey buddy attitude. Wherever Mike went he instantly made lifelong friendships with lots of laughter.
Mike will always be remembered by the love of his life Tamie; children, Megan (Mike Seida) Bieber, Kaelum (Kaibre Watson) Bieber, Jayda (Zach Maurer) Bieber, Moraea (Colby Martinson) Bieber, McKenna Bieber; parents, Peggy and Richard Sarada, Sister Lori (Justin) Komarychka; nieces, Molly, and Anna; nephew Jack as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mike was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Steve and Frances Denesyk; paternal grandparents, Fritz and Mary Sarada; uncles, Johnny Sarada and Bill Sarada; aunts Lorraine Giles and Lillian Sarada.
The Celebration of Life for Mike was held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God, Estevan with Pastor Geoff Thiessen officiating. The lunch reception was held in the church auditorium immediately following the service. The private family interment took place at Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, SK.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the TS & M Bantam AA Bruins, Box 146, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A2.
