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Personal note from Barb, Erin and Brad

We hope you can join us to celebrate Mike's incredible life and spirit. We know he'd want to see his friends and family sharing time and memories with each other.

Your stories about how Mike has touched your life have brought us great comfort so far. We would love for you to post your favorite photos and/or stories about him on the memories tab of this memorial website.

We kindly request adults only outside of immediate family.

Updates

Update from March 3, 2023

Friends and fam: we're so glad you're joining us to celebrate our beloved Mikey. We'd love for you to share your favorite stories about him with each other throughout the event. While we all miss him tremendously, we want to honor the joy he found in life and celebrate him with smiles. A short program will begin at 4pm concluding with military honors at 4:30pm. We kindly request adults only outside of immediate family.

Snacks and beverages will be served throughout, from 2 - 6pm. Vegetarian options are available. Alcohol will not be served.

To park at the venue enter the lot from D St. between Main St. and Mission Blvd. A covered parking garage is also available next door to the library, off Mission Blvd.

Thank you for all your support during this time,
Barb, Erin and Brad

Obituary

Our beloved Mike Parkins - husband, father, brother, and grandfather - passed away on December 13, 2022 at the age of 64. While the cause of death is unknown, we believe it was very quick and that he did not suffer. 

Mike spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area cities of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo. He graduated from San Lorenzo High School in 1976 and enlisted in …

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Other ways to help out

Erin Parkins could use your help with:
  • Help with event set up from 1 - 2 p.m.
  • Help with event clean-up from 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Help with decoration prep
  • Create a video tribute to play at the event
  • Electronics recycling
  • Shredding service
  • Aluminum can cash-in
  • Carpet cleaning service
  • Community pantry
  • Tech support day-of event
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What were Mike's favorite performances to watch?
Thought of Mike several times over the weekend….my Giants being swept 2 games in Oak…
Thought of Mike several times over the weekend….my Giants being swept 2 games in Oakland by hi…
Thought of Mike several times over the weekend….my Giants being swept 2 games in Oakland by his A’s. We normally would…

Timeline

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Born

March 28th, 1958
Castro Valley, CA
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Gained a sibling, Doug Parkins

September 8th, 1960
Alameda, CA
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Graduated from high school

1976

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