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Michael Calihan
Published 2/1/2012 in Obituaries
Michael Terrance Calihan, 61, of Garden City, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita.
He was born May 22, 1950, in Topeka, to Ray H. Jr. and Harriet Roselle Yakle Calihan. He was a 1968 graduate of Garden City High School.
A Garden City resident for most of his life, Mr. Calihan was a carpenter-builder. During his career, he supervised the erection of several prominent structures in Garden City. He also was the proprietor of Calihan Liquor Store.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Ray H. "Pat" Jr. and Lillian Claire Calihan of Gold Canyon, Ariz.; three sisters, Catherine Sue Vincent of Elizabeth, Colo., Janice Lea Williams of Tempe, Ariz., and Boni Lynn Calihan of Wichita; a stepbrother, Rudy G. Valenzuela of Kansas City, Mo.; and a stepsister, Robin Lynn Valenzuela of Garden City. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.
Condolences may be emailed to garnandfh@sbcglobal.net. Memorials are suggested to the Presbyterian Church, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 67846.
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My Friend
LouAnn and I were saddened to here of Mike's passing. Our sympathy and prayers are with the Calihan family.
Posted by: MarkSpangler on 2/3/2012
Mikey
Every year it was tradition for Mike to pop up to Lincoln NE in the spring, and play golf with myself and Dale Spoon. These were great times as we would always get dinner the night before, then lose gracefully at the tournament. He will be sorely missed.
RIP Mikey
Posted by: Adam Koerner on 2/3/2012
GONE TOO SOON
From the days @ Red Baron Lounge, to Marlenski's Lounge, to working for Mike @ Calihan Liquor Store - - Mike was always a Fun, Easy going guy. He will be missed. My sisters & I will do a toast in your honor!!
Posted by: Kathy Zerr Roberts on 2/3/2012
PRAYERS
My prayers are with the Calihan family and loved ones. May you be wrapped in GOD'S love during this time of great sorrow. Mike's memory will live on and never be forgotten. Heaven has an Angel with a heart full of love! R.I.P. Mike!
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Brenda Kinney Kendrick
Posted by: Brenda Kinney Kendrick on 2/3/2012
Mike Calihan
I was shocked and he will be missed! We had some good laughs and my prayers to the family.
Posted by: Lou Ann (Klaus) Jones on 2/3/2012
Mike Calihan
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. What a shock. I am going to miss have drinks with Mike & long visits up at Jax's. He was a great friend. Rest in peace Mike.
Posted by: Pam Knoll on 2/2/2012
My sympathy to you all
Mike was funny, yet bright. He always had something to say. You will be missed, Mike Calihan. Peace to all of you!
Posted by: Mary Martha (Schreiber) Good on 2/2/2012
Great Boss & Good Friend
Mike was a very generous man and a good man. Im really going to miss him he was a great boss. Rest In Peace Mike we will miss you!!! :(
Posted by: tiff m on 2/2/2012
Sympathy
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mike. He was a great person & wiil be missed. May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Rhonda Deaver on 2/2/2012
Mike
Prayers and condolances to the family of Michael.
Posted by: Greg Campbell on 2/2/2012
Mike Calihan
My condolences to Mikes family. Mike was a very dear friend and He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Shirrie Pickett on 2/2/2012
Condolences
Mike will be missed by his family and his many friends. My prayers and condolences for all. Good-bye old friend.
Posted by: Mark Mayo on 2/1/2012