Obituary
On July 13, 2016, Michael passed away in Edmonton at age 75. He was a business instructor at NAIT, then President of MarTech College (23 years).
In 2001 he won the Grand Championship in International Whistling. Known as “The Whistler,” he shared his talents with palliative care patients for over 20 years.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Pat; son Jay Cooney; grandchildren Chandler and Brandon; sisters, Joanne Hunter, Nan (Ian) Douglas and brother, Greg (Ingrid) Cooney. He was predeceased by his daughter, Tara and parents, Ruth and Vincent.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 – 113 Street, Edmonton. Private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Marian Centre, 10528 - 98 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2N4.
