"I met Mike at Rick's Deli in Parker many years ago, I think it was 1987-88. He would come in for egg salad sandwich almost everyday that summer. I looked forward to that smile. He made me laugh and he made me smile. My favorite thing he used to say throughout the years that I knew him, "know what I mean jellybean?" He will never be forgotten. Tiffany Smith-Johnson "
In loving memory of
Michael W. Press
July 24, 1966 - August 2, 2015
Michael W. Press was born in El Paso, TX on July 24, 1966. He is survived by his mother Norma L. Press, his father Harry E. Press Jr., his sister Sandra Busha (Scott Busha), his brothers Larry Press (Noelle Press) and Chuck Press (Michelle Press), his Grandmother Beatrice (Nani) Rivas, uncles, aunts, nephews, niece, great niece, several cousins and numerous friends. Michael was employed by Pierce County in Graham, Washington in 2003 and was currently working as an Equipment Technician Lead Mechanic and supervisor. Mike will be most remembered for his nearly constant smile and pleasant demeanor.
His funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 East Parker Road, Parker, Colorado, 80138. There will be a reception following the funeral services. Interment will be held at a later date near Christmas time, when Mike would come to Colorado and spend time with his family and friends.
Tributes
"We pray that God's peace and comfort will cover your family and friends during this time of mourning. We will miss the smile and joy you shared at all the holiday gatherings. We will miss you my brother! "
"I am very proud of what you accomplished in your life. I just wish I could have seen more of you. I miss and love you. Your Dad"
"I met Mike at work over 12 years ago and we became immediate friends. His sense of humor and wit were stellar. He always had a big smile and something funny to say. We have shared many beers and lots of laughs over the years. His birthday was the day after mine and every year we sent each other silly cards and dumb gifts, although his were always way funnier than mine. He also liked to prank phone call me and somehow I fell for it every time. I really miss those. Sometimes he would call and tell me something funny and then say "I just wanted to call and hear you laugh". I can honestly say I never saw him in a bad mood. He loved to talk about his family, his wishes to move back to Colorado, and looked forward to spending Christmas there. I miss you Mike. If heaven has Bud Light and NASCAR, I know what you are doing. Rest easy my friend."
"Beautiful smile and thank you for introducing us to scrapple . "
"Ill never forget all the memories we shared together. I was the only niece of our immediate family, but Raelynn was your great niece and I wish everyday that she was able to know you better. I always looked forward to Christmas every year because I knew you would be surprising is somehow. Even when we would just go to lunch together, its a memory I will never forget. The holidays will never be the same without you. Ill see you again soon uncle. Until we meet again. "
" My friend, Micheal, you will be missed deeply. Thanks for the many memories over the years, road trips -planned and unplanned, and putting up with us. May the ?'??'? keep you within their reach until we meet again.....thanks for being a true friend....tina"
"Our deepest condolences to the Press, Rivas, Ybarra and Zsako families. We have nothing but beautiful memories of Michael, the few times we saw him. Praying for you all.
Love,
Yolanda Erivez
Gilbert, Noreen & Emilia Morales
❤️"
"Our deepest condolences to the Press, Rivas, Ybarra and Zsako families. We have nothing but beautiful memories of Michael, the few times we saw him. Praying for you all.
Love,
Yolanda Erivez
Gilbert, Noreen & Emilia Morales
❤️"
"We love you Michael and will miss you dearly. Until we meet again."