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Michael Kilfoyle Obituary

After a courageous battle with cancer, Michael Anthony Kilfoyle peacefully passed away on June 21, 2014, in Gilbert, Arizona. He leaves behind a legacy of smiles and kindness to everyone as he had "the biggest heart" and a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was a beloved entertainer. Michael never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He was also a car guy. He owned a Corvette and was a member of the Corvette Club while living in Colorado Springs. Michael restored and raced cars in Colorado, a car show or race was his favorite outing.

Michael was born in Akron, Ohio, on September 11, 1953. He graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1971, and then proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years, leaving as an EM3.

Michael moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1976. He worked for the United States Postal Service retiring in December 2010, after 36 years of service.

Michael and his wife, Donna, moved to Gilbert, Arizona, in December 2012.

Michael is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter and step children, Heather Davis of Colorado Springs, Susan Pfau of Aurora, Colorado, Steven Pfau of Omaha, Nebraska, Stephen (Emily) Pullen of Tucson, Arizona, and Timethea Pullen of Lexington, Kentucky; grandchildren, Dakota Hodgin, Ryder Davis, Kyra and Jaden Gale, Ayden Pfau, and Layne and Sophia Pullen.

Michael also leaves his mother, Bonnie Kilfoyle (Steve Werderitsch), Ohio; his father, James (Irene) Kilfoyle of Arizona; Biological father, Clarence "Buddy" Mason, Ohio; sister, Amy (Jim) Penn and nephew, Owen Penn, Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Jim Kilfoyle, Cleveland, Ohio, and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Canon City. Donations in Michael's honor can be made to Orchard of Hope Foundation at 111 Orchard Avenue, Canon City, Colorado, 81212.

Inurnment with military honors will follow at Lakeside Cemetery

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Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 27, 2014.

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Sheryl Talamantes

June 21, 2025

So many fun memories of you Mike! You are truly missed to this day by many at the USPS. We will never forget you & the joy you brought with your laughter & kindness. Rest In Paradise ole friend...

Sheryl Talamantes

June 21, 2024

As the years go by I remember your big smile, gentle spirit & the laughter you brought to the GMF workplace. You are still missed & loved by many. Rest In Paradise ole friend....

Sheryl Talamantes

June 21, 2023

As the years go by the sound of your laughter will never die. Missed by many, loved by many...always in our hearts. Rest In Peace ole friend....

Sheryl Talamantes

June 21, 2022

It's been so long since I heard a joke from you, but I'm still have a smile on my face when I think of you. Still missed my friend. Rest In Paradise....

Sheryl Lynn Talamantes

June 21, 2021

You're in Heaven now, but you're still missed & loved here on earth. Rest In Paradise my friend..

Sheryl Talamantes

June 22, 2020

Another year has passed without you on this earth my friend, but you are not forgotten. Angels still dancing in heaven. R.I.P. my friend....

Sheryl Talamantes

June 21, 2019

Mike, you are still missed & loved by many to this day. Heaven truly got an angel when you left this earth...Until we meet again my friend, Rest In Paradise.

Mike Dome

July 11, 2014

I just found out that Mike had passed. I worked with Mike at Carquest. I miss his smile and great sense of humor. My wife and I send our condolences.

Debbie Caudle

July 9, 2014

I first met Mikey in 1984 when I transferred thru the post office from Texas. He was one of those men that could brighten up any day. Love and my deepest condolences to Mike's family. Goodbye, our beautiful friend.

Bev Loos

July 7, 2014

Donna and family, I am sorry I didn't get the chance to know Mike better. It sounds like he was a great guy. I bet Barry has met him now, and they are cooking up pranks to pull in heaven. Know that you are all in my prayers.

cristin byrne

July 2, 2014

I just want to say how much I will miss mike.
I know I never got to meet you Donna but he spoke highly of you.
Mike helped me through good and bad times and was always making me laugh.
I never met anyone else who could almost make me pee my pants like that!!!!!!! Lol
He has left me with many memories that I will forever cherish.

Cynthia & Hawkeye Kitners

June 30, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He truly was a wonderful man, very kind, and always happy. Many prayers to the family

Sherry Feeney

June 30, 2014

Mike was a great guy. We had a lot of good times at the post office. He always made the night shift a lot more fun. When I was 8 months pregnant he brought the fork lift over to the LSM to lift me out of my chair. We always had a lot of laughs. God bless you and the family. He will be missed.

Louise Delgado

June 29, 2014

Dear Donna, how sad that Tom and I are for Mike's passing. You and Mike were there for us when Tom was first diagnosed with his cancer. We are thinking of you...

June 28, 2014

Susan & I worked with the "Big Guy", and became very good friends. I worked with him in SSPC and he was a great friend, mentor, and co-worker. We'll miss him but he is in a better place. He was always happy, and had a kind word or joke for everyone. Our world is a sadder place with him gone.
Rob & Susan Boyer

Lisa Hauser

June 28, 2014

Michael was one of my best friends for many years. He was always pulling pranks or doing something crazy to make us laugh. when we worked together at same time he would always walk me to my car just to make sure I got there okay. He was funny, kind and caring of all his postal family as well. My prayers go out to Michael and his family now and we all must be glad he is in a better place without pain. I love you Michael.

Lisa Hauser

June 28, 2014

Michael was one of my best friend for many years. He was always pulling pranks. One night he took one of my shoes and put it through the LSM, I worked about 5 hours with one shoe. He always had something up his sleeves. He would always walk me to my car at night to make sure I would be okay. He was so caring and I was so lucky to have him as a good friend. He kept everybody awake by doing something. He is another one gone too soon. My condolences to all his family. We have all lost a great guy who loved so many and we all loved him back. I will miss you, Michael. My prayers with Michael and all his family.

Sandra Claus

June 28, 2014

I worked with Mike at the GMF and he was the sweetest person. I am so sad for your loss. You are blessed to have had Mike and I pray that God gives you peace while you go through this time of grief.

Heather Davis

June 28, 2014

My dear, sweet Dad,

There aren't any words that I can say to honor you enough. Your love, patience, understanding, fatherly wisdom and of course your amazing sense of humor will live on with me forever. You were a gift more precious to me than anything in this world. You were such a genuinely caring man, always making sure others around you were happy and comfortable and of course laughing. It always made me smile when you'd call me “my love” and now I would give anything to hear those precious words one more time. You will always live on in my heart and I will always be proud to be your daughter.

Heather

Amber Warman

June 27, 2014

Donna and family, sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy and Levi and I were blessed to have known him. Love Levi and Amber Warman

June 27, 2014

Donna and family,

Joe and I were so sad to hear of Mike's passing. We knew he had some health issues, but didn't know he was so close to heaven. I know you are going through a very rough time, because I have been in your shoes. I thought Mike was a gem and I know you and the kids loved him very much. Joe and I will be at the funeral to support you. My heart is broken for you today. We love you, Brenda and Joe Rall (and kids)

Sharlene Cox

June 27, 2014

Donna, John and I were so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Just know you are in our prayers.

Sheryl Talamantes

June 27, 2014

I worked with Mike at the GMF in C.S. Co. What a wonderful, kind friend he became to me. He would always greet everyone with How Ya Doin?. I want to let all his family know my thoughts & prayers are with all of you. He will me missed, but Heaven is going to be a lot more fun with Mike there. God Bless.

Mark Weir

June 27, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great guy. He made you feel like friend the minute he met you. He will be missed.

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