My sincere condolences to Iliana and others in the Linquist family.

I knew Mike from work for the past 7 years. He was a pleasure to be around and always fun talking to. I had the pleasure of meeting him as well when he was in Toronto.

Mike was such a loving and respectful guy who you could depend on. I was fortunate to meet him through work about 10 years ago, and we stayed connected as friends and colleagues ever since. Him and I grew closer to one another, as he did with many others.

Mike had such a happy go lucky and loving attitude that was super infectious - it was hard not to enjoy yourself around him!

Mike was a stand up guy who I could trust deeply, and someone I learned a lot from and shared many amazing moments with. He was a brother more than a friend, and a friend more than a colleague.

I’m gonna miss you dude ❤️

Sincerest condolences to the Linquist Family. 

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Mike in person, his online presence was such a breath of fresh air. He was always very inviting with a positive outlook on even the most difficult/complex situations.  

Our team will surely miss you Mike, but I know you will be guiding all of us through.

In loving memory of Mike, a true gem in our workplace. To say you will be missed is an understatement. I had the privilege of working with you, and I can attest to his dedication for his work and outstanding sense of humor.

Our company has lost a tremendous employee, and his family has lost a beloved member. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time. It was an honor to know him and be a part of his life for the last two years or so.

Mike had an incredible way of brightening our days through his humorous conversations with our customers and other internal teams. It was not only common but expected to hear how smart and technically proficient he was. I'll never forget the last customer feedback that simply stated, 'Mike is awesome.' Indeed, he was an extraordinary employee, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be replaced. Truly, he was taken from us too soon.

Rest in peace, Mike. Your impact on all of us is lasting, and your memory will forever be cherished.

Myriam Johnson

To all that are survived by Mike, I want to let you know that in his all too short life he touched so many people. Mike was a gent in every respect, and treated everyone well.  You can all be very proud of the person he was the effect he had on so many of us.  His death has sent shockwaves far around the world. 

I miss you Mike, and wish you were still here.  This is a sad time for Lorraine and me. 

Best wishes 
Paul and Lorraine.

Mike was my savior my person my best friend... on more than one occasion he was there for me .. He was always there with a smile and lots of jokes.  His heart was bigger than he knew. We loved him so much. His absence will be felt always.  He rests with angels now.

Hello Linquist Family,

My name is John Cerrillo, and I am on the Microsoft GSX Support Team Mike's a part of. I would like to share my brief but welcoming conversation with you regarding your son and Husband. My manager asked that I reach out to Mike for a support question, and Mike was quick to respond by asking me if I had time for a call. I of course said yes, being that Mike was a seasoned Azure veteran! Mike was just the most happy and welcoming person that I first met on the GSX team. He spent a good amount of time with me walking me through the support process for an Azure offering. I didn't get a chance to talk with Mike after that first initial call, as we're mostly a chatting team through our support tools, but he was always there to respond to my instant message questions in great detail, and I always appreciated him taking time out of his busy day to help a newbie out. Please know that Mike was always in the mix of chat conversations, and you could just hear the laughter he brought the team with his choice of emojis and .gif pics... I will definitely miss seeing him online and being a part of the team. Mike was well respected, and I am truly sorry for your loss and ours. He has and will be missed by all of us GSX Azure Support Engineers!

When we worked together, and I would poke him in the middle of the day to have a chat, his first words were always "sure....but am I in trouble". Mike always managed to put a smile on my face, and his high energy,  always made me feel better once I got off the phone, or virtual meeting with him.

I am not sure who started the Papa Matteo, Iliana or Mike, but that stuck, and to this day some of my co-workers still call me Papa Matteo.

You will missed paesan! 

Our sincere condolences to you Iliana and the whole family.

Rest in peace Mikey!

Through every interaction I had with Mike, he always put me in an energized and uplifted mood.  He had a positive outlook on any problems that arose which helped make overcoming them easier.

It was a privilege to work with him and he will be missed greatly.

I had the pleasure of knowing Mike nearly 18 years. He was more than a friend to me, we were brothers. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends, through this difficult time.

My condolence on losing such a great guy. I have recently had the pleasure of working with Michael. He always has/had a great attitude and personality, always willing to help with our customers. He will definitely be missed, he was part of a great team!

I have worked with Mike for just about a year, but I always truly enjoyed working with him. He was always a pleasure to work with and have around. I can only imagine your pain and I am truly sorry for your loss!  You and your family are in my prayers! God Bless!

-Rick

Dear Iliana and Linquist family.  I wanted to express my sincere sorrow at this loss. I knew Mike from his time at Infront Consulting Group.  He was always joking and smiling and had a dear nickname for me :  Georgia Peach.  I will always remember that and treasure it. 

I pray you find comfort and support during this difficult time. 

Thinking of you. 

With love, 

Georgia Serpe

OBITUARY

Michael Douglas Linquist Jr.

February 20, 1986 – October 10, 2023

Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Past Services

Gathering of Family and Friends

Memorial & Celebration of Life