Michael F. Breene

Michael was born December 23, 1953 and went home to be with the Lord June 14, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. His Faith in God was unwavering. He trusted God completely and looked forward to seeing his wife, Sherry Breene in Heaven.

Mike attended Miraleste High School in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He was athletic and played basketball and football in high school. He later moved to Bakersfield, California. He learned carpentry work and later obtained his General Contractors license and worked as a General Contractor for many years. Mike was a master craftsman. He was smart, talented and a detailed oriented man who could fix or build just about anything. He was generous and was always willing to offer advice or help his friends with various projects. He did a major home addition and swimming renovation for his Daughter, Dianne and he flew to Baltimore, Maryland to do home improvements and create a bedroom for Alycia his daughter. These were special projects and were a blessing to his girls and will always be remembered.

Mike was well loved by his family and friends. He was a loyal friend that you could count on. His mother and brothers remember him as a sociable and outgoing person who enjoyed being around adults. When he was very small around 3 or 4 his mother remembers him going to the neighbor's houses and inviting them over for cookies that friendly personality carried over into his adult life. He made friends wherever he went, and many of them became lifelong friends. He loved his daughters and granddaughters. He was proud of them and enjoyed spending time with them. He gave his daughter Alycia a lifelong treasure of loving nature, cycling, architecture, and a sense of adventure and love of life. She will be forever grateful of those moments. Dianne will remember his love for Jesus and the many prayers they shared. He also will be remembered as a wonderful Father who loved unconditionally. The memories of motorcycle rides, camping, fishing, and coaching her softball team will remain in her heart forever.



His Father Francis Maurice passed away in 2007. He is survived by his Mother Josephine Johanna. His brothers, Patrick Joseph, Dennis Harvey, and Timothy John. His daughter Alycia Gavin (Mike), granddaughters Maya, Ava and Isabelle. His daughter Dianne Benshoof (Tim) granddaughters Jacqueline and Isabella, and his son David.



A memorial will be held at Grace Assembly of God at 1510 McCray St., Bakersfield, California on June 19 at 1:00 p.m.



Special Thanks to Hoffman Hospice for the loving care they gave us at home during his illness. We can not thank the Hoffman House for the love and support they showed during his stay. We will be forever grateful for this organization.