“Michael Thomas Smith passed away on December 1st surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer.
Mike spent twenty-five years as a painter and found new joy working the past five years as a gardener groundskeeper for the Chula Vista Elementary School District.
Mike had a kind heart, a gentle nature and loved to make others laugh. He was a very generous man and was always willing to help others in any way he could. He loved the outdoors, his faith, and the Padres.
Mike leaves behind his loving wife Tracey and his sons Sean, Matt, and Spencer and his beloved daughter in-law Heather. He will be missed by his parents the Captain Pete and Jean Smith, his sisters Dawn, April, Sandy, and brother Pete.
Mike will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and friend to all. “