Michael Piro passed away at home on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the age of 70 years.

Mike was born January 14, 1942 in Lethbridge and resided in Shaughnessy until his passing. In his younger years he had passion for all types of sports and shared this passion by coaching hockey and baseball for many years. Though he loved to hunt, fishing was Mike's ultimate hobby. His patience was unlimited when teaching his children to fish, and he loved when his family joined him.

Mike was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Jean and their children: Deb (George) Brown, Michael Piro (Connie Lys), Shauna (John) Bosch, and Jan (Pam) Piro, and his grandchildren: Lindsay, Jonathan, Brandon, Reese, and Derek. He is also survived by his sister Margaret (Val) Armstrong and their children: Stacey, Tanis, Pamela, and Timothy and their families. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 10:00am and 10:45am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00am on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge. Interment will be held at the Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mike to the Shaughnessy Community Association, Box 22 Shaughnessy, AB, T0K 2A0.