Michael Wayne Reynolds

1947 – 2018

Michael Wayne, “Sarveshwar”, Reynolds left this world on Tuesday, October 2nd at the dawning of a new day. The dawning of transition beyond the body to a place free of pain, steeped in peace, and unknown to those who love him. Michael’s eternal soul mate, Raymond Cutino, and close, long-time friend Barbara May were beside him at the time.

While a heart attack took our dearest friend, Michael’s heart was filled with love to the end – a love that will never die. His beautiful smile was a gift and effusive expression of joy over being with those he cared about will live on in our hearts.

Michael was an only child. He was born to “Pauley” and Beauford Reynolds on November 7, 1947 in Los Angeles, where he attended school. As a young man, he likely enjoyed the whirl of the city – admitting to having danced once with “Ginger” from Gilligan’s Island at a party.

Before moving to Monterey, Michael worked for Town & Country Magazine and sold antiques to satisfy his passion and share his expertise regarding fine old-world items.

A significant turn in Micheal’s life came about after meeting a meditation master in the 1980s. That meeting evolved into an everlasting commitment to meditation and the spiritual teachings of Siddha Yoga. His teacher gave him the Hindu name of Sarveshwar, which means lord of all gods. Michael was a dedicated sevite (volunteering selfless service) to the Guru and teachings while serving as the communications manager for the Siddha Yoga Mediation Center in Monterey.

Returning to a previous area of expertise, Michael took great care of his clients at Heidi’s Studio Carmel: cutting and styling hair until suddenly falling ill. A voracious reader, Michael also enjoyed dark chocolate, coffee, spending time in the garden, 501 jeans, and listening to modern music and classics sung by Shirley Bassey. Michael adored dogs of all kinds, shapes and sizes, and even dubbed himself, “Daddy Uncle Mikey” to Barbara May’s Great Dane puppy. For conversation and contemplation Michael had at least two favorite benches: one along the deep blue Monterey Bay, another in San Francisco’s serene Mission Dolores Park.

Michael was a sweet soul with an infectious smile. A smile that radiated joy and delight. He is survived by his extended family in Monterey and San Francisco and his forever love, Ray, who says that Michael was his everything. We will love you and miss you, Michael, forever and a day.

Donations in honor of Michael Reynold’s memory are requested to go to the Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Monterey, 2560 Garden Rd, #117, Monterey, CA 93940.

Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Michael’s guest book and leave messages for his famiy.