Bonnie M. Michael

Bonnie M. Michael, 92, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2016. She doted and spoiled all of her grandchildren and was an avid animal lover. She was a proud Irish and Catholic woman who lived it up until the end. Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Michael I, and son Dr. Joseph A. Michael II. She is survived by her son Timothy A. Michael and partner Allison Bourgeois; daughter Theresa R. Vander Wilt and husband Dr. Darlo Vander Wilt; and daughter in-law Jennine Michael; grandchildren Darren Vander Wilt, Wendy Wintheiser, Danielle Maupin, Darlo Vander Wilt II, Michael Vander Wilt, Larissa Vander Wilt and Jina Michael-Smith. She also leaves many cherished great grandchildren. The Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. with mass immediately following at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery located at 7999 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. Memorial contributions may be made to any local animal shelter or society in lieu of flowers.