Mike passed away on May 5, 2019 at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with throat cancer. His career began at the Bank of America as a teenager. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 21 and was deployed to Vietnam specializing in radio electronics. After serving his country he returned to his banking career and retired from the Bank of America as the Clovis Branch Manager. In 1989, he purchased the ACE Hardware store in Prather, CA which is still owned and operated by his family.
Mike was a no-nonsense kind of guy with great wit and a sense of humor. He had a fantastic mind and a vast inherent knowledge of all aspects of building and finance. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and associated with him.
He is survived by his wife Pam, his sons; Steve (Irene), Pat (Cyndi) and Kevin and his three beautiful granddaughters; Allyson, Kourtney and Ella. He is also survived by his three sisters; Suzanne Stolle (Mike), Sharmayne Sikora (Dennis Prindiville), Teresa Apodaca (Ralph) and eleven nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his first wife; Nancy, his parents; Joseph and Frances Sikora and his nephew Bryan Stolle.
A Visitation for Mike will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, California 93612.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 McCabe Road, Santa Nella, California 95322.
A Celebration of a Life Well Lived will occur Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
Canyon Fork Ace Hardware, 29181 Auberry Road, Prather, CA 93651.
Any Remembrances in Mike's honor can be made to Hinds Hospice, 2490 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite #101, Fresno, California 93711.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Sikora family.
