It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michelle Koike, a beloved mother, friend, and cherished member of her community, who passed away peacefully on November 5th, surrounded by love and comfort. Michelle’s daughter, Gabby, was by her side as she took her final breath, and her family was enveloped in the care, prayers, and compassion of countless friends who supported them through her journey.
Michelle’s battle with pancreatic cancer was marked by incredible strength, grace, and resilience. From the moment she received her diagnosis, she faced each day with courage and determination, remaining steadfast in her love for her family—especially her children, Gabby and Frankie. Her unwavering positivity, even amid pain and uncertainty, inspired everyone around her and became a living example of what it means to fight with hope and heart.
Throughout her illness, Michelle’s community rallied around her, providing support through words, prayers, and contributions to a GoFundMe created to help her and her family manage the immense challenges of treatment and recovery. That same spirit of community has continued in the wake of her passing, as friends and loved ones come together to celebrate the life of a woman who gave so much of herself to others.
Michelle will be remembered for her radiant smile, her kindness, and her ability to make everyone feel valued and loved. Whether through her devotion as a mother, her warmth as a friend, or her strength in adversity, Michelle’s legacy is one of compassion and connection.
Her family will share details of a celebration of life at a later date, where friends and loved ones can gather to honor her memory and reflect on the joy she brought to all who knew her.
To those who knew Michelle, she will forever be remembered as a fighter—a woman whose courage never faltered and whose love continues to shine through her children and the many lives she touched.
May Michelle Koike rest in eternal peace, her spirit carried forward by the love she gave so freely and the strength she showed until the very end. 💜