Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - RIP-CHICAGO MIKE

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barefootsouljo — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 01:49:42 +0000

I have heard that. I have family up in the Cities, in the Nordeast, and they let me know. I plan on getting my fiance in Nye's before it closes, as he's Polish and will truly appreciate it!

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Elisabeth — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:07:57 +0000

What else can I say that hasn't already been sad. Mike was one of a kind. And a wonderful friend to Sailfest and therefore the kids who benefited from his generosity. I can think of now better way for Mike to pass...as gently as he inhabited this world. RIP

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diana fernandez — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:26:05 +0000

Amigo, Zihua will miss you. You will always be in oour memories Mike.

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Judy Mamou — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:21:43 +0000

He passed here in his apt. as far as I know he was found in his bed. He loved Zihua. From what I heard he passed in his sleep. We will all miss him very much.

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juanrojo — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 14:03:02 +0000

I spoke to another annual beach friend and he told me Chicago Mike passed away Christmas Eve at home in Zihua , in bed and maybe in his sleep .

He had shared a drink or two with a group of friends and hadn't mentioned feeling poorly .

We had met his daughters other Christmas seasons and they may have been coming down or may be feeling guilty if they were to skip this year but Mike made it clear how proud of them he was and since he truly loved Zihua, You could say he died at home after a night out with a group of friends .

I think he shared his summer time around up north lately but they could and should have called him Zihua Mike up there .

A guy with his own flag will be missed , full or half mast .

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D-Loco — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:37:00 +0000

Awww...He was a fun and very sociable guy. He did a lot of walking on the Z beaches and El Palmar. Seemed very healthy. Sorry to hear of this.

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Lani — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:50:24 +0000

FYI...Nye's will be closing at the beginning of the new year.

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LadyM in Zihua — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:36:19 +0000

He will be missed by lots in Zihua. We will miss seeing him around all the time.

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Ernesto — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:58:23 +0000

When I played at Rick's , Mike & Lance from Alaska ,would slip Me 100 pesos every time for Gas Money ,Judy ,where did he pass ? here or Chicago

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allen — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 23:12:48 +0000

Mike was a true Zihua treasure. We spent many an evening reminiscing about our experiences of, and love for, Zihuatanejo. He will most certainly be missed.

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HolyMole — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 21:06:13 +0000

We hope someone can shinny up the pole at Rossy's and set Mike's City of Chicago flag at half-mast. He'd like that.

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Canadian Rainbirds — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:39:51 +0000

So sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed chatting with him. Dumbest thing I ever said to Mike? "Where are you from Mike?" :-
I'll never forget his expression!

Now who's going to buy all those raffle tickets at Sailfest?

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barefootsouljo — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:31:25 +0000

Okay. I'm not so sure it's the same Mike then. I knew a "Chicago Mike" from Minneapolis, and I had met him years ago on Isla Mujeres on the Carribean side of Mexico. He and his buddy had me in stitches with their stories and jokes. He was quite a character, and I made a point of visiting him at Nye's once when I was in Minneapolis. He was a fixture at Nye's and I couldn't believe he was still bartending at his age! I knew he planned on retiring a few years ago, and wanted to split his time between Mexico and the midwest. Your post brought me some warm memories, I'm sorry for your loss. Jo

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Judy Mamou — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:24:43 +0000

I only know he lived in Chicago and came to Zihua every winter. He was very helpful with Sail Fest and warn and friendly to everyone. I have been here 11 years and he was here every winter for as long as I can remember. When you saw Mike you knew high season had arrived.

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barefootsouljo — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 19:52:44 +0000

Would this be the same Chicago Mike that was the bartender at Nye's Polonaise Room in Minneapolis, MN?

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Judy Mamou — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:23:38 +0000

So sad at the loss of Mike. He was so much a part of Zihua-He would come in where ever Jimi was playing and walk up to the stage and say" Play me a Blues" I will Play one more Blues for you tonight my friend. You will be greatly missed! Jimi