You were so much more than just my brother, you were my best friend, too. I think you were all of your family’s best friend. The void of your presence will never be filled. You were an amazing man, Michael. More than just a husband. More than just a father. More than just a son and more than just a brother. You will always be my hero. I love you brother. I miss you more than you’ll ever know. Rest in peace, you’ve touched so many lives. In such a way that made all our lives better because you were in them.💔♥️

MY FRIEND MIKE
So my family and me was trying to figure out exactly when we became friends.  We came to the conclusion it was at the ballpark and our boys played for the Blaze.  Mike was the type of guy you felt like you have known your whole life.  We instantly became very close friends  I'm gonna miss that!  He is definitely the nice buddy I have every had.  No matter where we went he always ran into somebody he knew and they were always very happy to see him.  We spent many hours on the back of deep sea fishing boats.  We would get there 1.5-2 hours before they opened so we would be the first ones in line and would rush to the back corners of the boat.  That was our thing I'm gonna miss that!  The last few years we have gotten very busy with our jobs and wouldn't be in touch for months at a time, but when we did them months literally turned into yesterday,  I'm gonna miss that!  Our biggest thing we did together was actually this time of year.  Crab feed season!  We used to hit as many as possible.  The main one we always looked forward to was at my church in Turlock.  I always have a whole table for my family and friends.  We always sat together at one end of the table and there would be a 3 foot barrier or invisible wall everyone else would be crowded at the other end of the table.  They called it the splash zone.  Everyone not only at our table but all around us would be done and we would still be ordering crab from the kitchen.  They definitely lost money when we showed up to them crab feeds.  I'm gonna miss that!  I am positive I will always miss Mike but I also feel very blessed to of had him as my friend.  Thanks for being my friend Mike!    Derek

Michael you will be missed by many. You are one of the most. Guinea soft spoken sweet people I have ever been around, you did not get caught up in the talk about people, you were to busy loving and taking care of your family, I have to say I  love listening to you and Rhonda talk about each other, a love that few people have it was so refreshing. God truly took the best when he took you, now you will watch over your loved ones.

Michael and Rhonda enjoying another one of their many road trips. 

Michael having Margaritas and Mexican food with the love ❤️ of his life. 

I can’t even imagine my life without you Michael. Our lives will never be the same. 
You and I shared such a close relationship, through the ups and downs of life, as well as years of love and laughter. I will forever miss you but will feel your love and will see you through the beautiful children you and Rhonda gave me. I love you Michael, save a place for me because I will see you again❣️











My best memories are the times spent with family playing smush ball in the front yard. Mike never said a harsh word about anyone even if they deserved it. He is truly one of a kind! 

Our hearts are saddened for you Rhonda, Rikki and Mikey. We enjoyed our friendship with Mike and still feel that this is absolutely unreal. Please know that we are keeping you all in our prayers. Love and blessings to you all. 

The Phillips
Doug, Debbie and Braden

My Daughter Courtney’s wedding day Aug.6 2022 , Our last conversation was so good felt like life was great just like old times I truly loved you Mike , you absolutely had the best heart ❤️ with the best intentions for everyone . You were one of the best Husbands and Father anyone could ask for you will be truly missed my friend love you to the moon and back hope you are up there riding on those Golden roads 🏍️

So sorry for your loss…our hearts go out to you… even though  we didn’t know him we know the family that he loved and he leaves behind… he had a reason to be proud 🙏🏻 Rest In Peace 💗 Steve and Nina Michaud 

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Mike was such a joy to work with over the years at BNY Mellon.  I always loved talking motorcycles with him and his Son Mike.   He will certainly be missed here for our projects.

All the best to the whole family.

Dave Hayes Mocci
BNY Mellon. San Francisco CA

Carole.  We are so very sorry for your loss.   You have our deep sympathy. We know how hard it is to loose your son.    You will never forget but you will still live   We will be out of town or we would be there.  So vet sorry. Sincere condolences 
Stan and Joyce 

Me very deepest sympathy to all for the loss of Michael. 
 I remember Michael as a cute,  slightly mischievous,  adorable young boy who lived just down the street in Ceres .  He called me “Eretta.”  Many years  have come and gone since those days but  “Eretta”  managed  to stick  in my mind.  Good memories that make a person laugh never fade! 
Cherish his memory and  trust the Lord to see you through. I pray He will ease your sorrows and lift you pain. 
Your friend always,
Loretta King (Ingersoll) 
Sun City AZ 

I'm so sorry to hear this..Mike was a true friend and all around great guy. It makes me sad that he's not with us any longer. He was 1 of the guys that made this world a better place...He will be missed greatly....

OBITUARY

Michael Edward Collins Jr.

September 4, 1969 – November 27, 2022

Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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