It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Mike, a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. Mike passed away peacefully on October 7th at 3:20pm, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In his final moments, we held his hand, told him he was loved and comforted him as he took his last breaths.
Mike was a man who lived for his family. He was a loving husband to Kyla, and a devoted father to their children, Rocco (14 yrs) and Dominic (11 yrs). His family was his world.
Now in the midst of unimaginable grief, we want to honour Mike’s greatest wish - to ensure his children have the opportunity to pursue higher education and secure their long-term financial well-being, even when he is no longer here to help Kyla provide the financial support needed to give them the financial security they deserve.
We are humbly reaching out to our community, friends, and loved ones to help secure funding for Mike’s children’s future well-being. Every contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward supporting their children's needs, whether it’s higher education, living expenses, or simply providing them with stability as they navigate life without their dad.
Your support means more than words can express. It provides hope, security, and a lasting legacy of love from a father who has given everything to his family.
Thank you, from his siblings: Rosanna, Maria, and Joe.
Co-organizers5
Rosanna O'Higgins
Organizer
Stayner, ON
Kyla Cotton
Beneficiary

Joe Mazza
Co-organizer

Maria Edwards
Co-organizer
martina mazza
Co-organizer