Mikel
Jay Moreno
January
29, 1988 - May 19, 2006
Mikel Moreno was born in Yuba City, California,
beloved son of Julio and Cindy Moreno of Marysville;
grandson of Cotton Rosser and Linda Rosser.
Mikel
attended Lone Tree School and was an honor student
and all-around athlete at Bear River Intermediate
School. At Wheatland High School he lettered in
football, basketball, track and was a great friend
to many. Mikel won many coaches and athletic awards
throughout his school years. Most recently Mike
was chosen King of the 2006 Prom. He was awarded
an academic letter for maintaining a 3.5 GPA and
a graduate in the class of 2006. Mikel was accepted
at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
Mikel
was a fixture at the Flying U Rodeos and PBR Bull
Ridings. His extensive talents of mixing the music
for each performance; flanking his bulls Monsoon,
Reindeer, Hot Water, Waterproof, Water Patrol
as well as sorting stock with the crew and feeding
at days end. A true passion of Mikel's was assisting
his dad in the training of the young bulls at
the ranch after school. In 2003, he was awarded
the Rodeo Stock Registry "Breeder of the
Year" in Stephenville, Texas. Mikel's hobbies
included paintball, and it was his "Make
a Wish" grant for paintball equipment. Like
all young men he loved music, recording tunes
into his ipod, and driving his truck with the
speakers blaring. Mikel collected sports memorabilia
which included collectable cards and jerseys.
An avid Kings fan with his dad as well as Mikel
was a loyal viewer of the Food Network with his
mom.
He
was known throughout the country for his courage
and strength battling cancer for three long years.
Mikel was surrounded by many friends and family
throughout his courageous fight. Mikel's legacy
will be carried on through the bucking bulls breeding
program that he and his dad started years ago
with the great sire, White Water. Mikel will be
greatly missed in the hearts of family, friends,
cowboys and everyone that had the true privilege
and pleasure of knowing him. Mikel will be remembered
through the foundations and scholarships that
have been established in his name. For details
contact: Stockmens Bank, 9340 E. Stockton
Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916) 685-6546.
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I
Still Miss You
by Damaris Calderon 
It's been some time, since you've been gone
I thought by now, I would be strong I think
of you, and shed my tears I wonder who, will
still my fears.
Your memories remain, inside my heart My soul
it seems, to be torn apart You told me secrets,
I hold so dear I only wish, you would be near.
I still miss and love you, can't you see I
wish to hold, and talk with thee So many things,
I could not say And now you've gone, so far
away.
You taught me to, in God believe
You said he would always, take care of me So
take my hand, and guide me there And save a
place, one day to share.
I love you Mom & Dad
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No
Person is Ever Truly Alone
by
Richard Fife
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.
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Mikel Jay at Costa
Mesa calf riding he was the Champ
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Mikel at Red Bluff
Opening Ceremonies
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Mikel in his Truck
Homecoming parade
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Mikel at Homecoming
his girls l to R Michelle, Heather, Rachelle,
Rachel
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Big Mike and Outstanding
Football Player played both Offense and Defense
his goal was to play at USC
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"Great Friends"
Michele , Jarret , Mikels dog Kemo an Mikel on
his Four Wheeler
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Mikel as a baby and
his cousin Linsay Lee
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Mikel at his Benefit
Roping
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Mikel "Freshman
Basketball" at Wheatland High
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Mikel and Marie Fowler
Bone Marrow Donor
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Mikel with his girls
Danielle, Heather, Jessica, Sophia, Katie Mae
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Mikel
behind the Bucking Chutes his Favorite Place |
Mikel
and Nic, Devin an Ashley Friends Forever |
Mikel
& katie Stineman Prom King & Queen |
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