MARTELLI, Michael - Mike passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the age of 59.

He is survived by his loving wife Elaine, son Scott (Cheryl), daughter Sarah Prosser (Joel), seven grandchildren, brother Mark (Sue), sister Karen Marinucci (Dave), stepchildren John Larocque (Jada Alcock) and Nikki Larocque (Brad Wallace), and a large extended family. He is sadly predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Olga.

Mike grew up in Burnaby and lived in the lower mainland until he moved to Kelowna in 1998, where he enjoyed one of his many passions—boating. He was happiest in the middle of the lake with his friends and family. If he wasn't on the lake he was on the golf course.

Mike coached minor league sports most of his life, but was actively involved with minor football for over 40 years. He applied the saying, "Go Hard or Go Home" to everything he did, on and off the field.

Later in life, he enjoyed attending Elvis festivals, serving as the Colonel to 2 of his dear friends.

Mike was in sales most of his career, and in 2006, with his wife and business partner, he made a career change and began running Interior Tax & File Small Business Services, a successful small business services company.

Funeral Mass will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna on Friday, June 17 at 1:00.

If you wish to make a donation, please do so in Mike's name to minor sports organizations or the Hemophilia Society www.hemophilia.ca.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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