RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
by Judy Mamou 
, Friday, December 26, 2014, 12:23 (4264 days ago)
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
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Judy Mamou
RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
Would this be the same Chicago Mike that was the bartender at Nye's Polonaise Room in Minneapolis, MN?
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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Judy Mamou
RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
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
FYI...Nye's will be closing at the beginning of the new year.
RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
by Canadian Rainbirds 
, Victoria BC and Zihuatanejo, Friday, December 26, 2014, 14:39 (4264 days ago) @ barefootsouljo
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?
RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
by allen , Pacific Northwest, Friday, December 26, 2014, 17:12 (4264 days ago) @ Judy Mamou
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.
RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
by Ernesto , Troncones, Friday, December 26, 2014, 18:58 (4264 days ago) @ Judy Mamou
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
RIP-CHICAGO MIKE
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.
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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Please be happy always
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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Judy Mamou
