James Michael Lazette
Posted May 22, 2020 | 8:54 AM
It is with great sadness we announce that Mike passed away May 8th, 2020 at his home in Vernon, B.C.
Mike was born December 1, 1954 in Gull Lake, Sask and was raised on the farm near Little Smoky and in Fox Creek, Alberta.
Over the years he lived in Edmonton, High River and spent some time in eastern Canada, he relocated to B.C to be with family in 2003.
He was predeceased by his younger brother Len in March of 2020 and his father Gervais “Bob” in 1998.
Mike is survived by his Mom Betty, sisters Linda (Scott), Brenda (Tom) and Sue (Kim) all in Alberta.
He is also survived by his sons Wesley and Aaron and by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
He will be missed by his friends in Vernon.
Mike was loved and will be remembered always.

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