Very Sad Day..........Services Update

[steelies_R_US]

This morning Mike Arreola "rola76" tragically passed away.........My prayers are with the family :pray: ....... We'll miss you bud......Looks like services are going to be in Yakima this Saturday, 5/24, but they are not sure on time yet but looks to be somewhere aroiund noon. When I hear the exact details I will put them up......

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(I hope you don't mind me honoring him with this picture.- Jen)

[CoonersShrimpboat]

This morning Mike Arreola "rola76" tragically passed away.........My prayers are with the family :pray: ....... We'll miss you bud......


Mike Im gonna miss you, I will never forget you. My prayers are also with the family!

[Twitchs_Tackle]

WOW, sucks to hear. I was looking for him at Drano a couple weekends ago...

Thoughts are with his family!:pray::angel1:

[River Ranger]

Oh no, that's sad to hear. Never met him but always enjoyed his posts and pasion for fishing. Prayers are with his family.

RR.

[garyk]

This morning Mike Arreola "rola76" tragically passed away.........My prayers are with the family :pray: ....... We'll miss you bud......

Darn, that's very tough to read.

Rola76 was a valued IFisher and always seemed to have positive vibe in his posts.

Our thoughts to his family and friends.......:pray:

[steelhead22]

My prayers are with his family and friends. I'm so sorry to hear this.

[Pescadote]

:pray: ing for his family. While I never met him, I also enjoyed his posts.

[Thumper]

He posted just this morning.....sad.

[Pete]

My condolences and prayers for friends and family. It's always a dark day when we lose one of our own.

[Ryan Pultz]

wow I always enjoyed Rola76 he always brought a positive attitude on ifish. rp

[cosmo]

Holy &$%^.....I'm at a total loss. Never met the man...but would have really liked to...great posts, obvious zest for life....

Prayers for his family.....

[CATCH AND EAT]

This is a shock! Always enjoyed his postings here and his contributions to the board. Never met him but he was on a list of folks that I would like to have met.

Prayers for his family and friends.:(

[JDarr]

Bummer, I really enjoyed his posts and hoped one day to get a chance to fish with him.

JD

[Fishnfire]

He will be missed
My daughter was one of his students and my wife worked closly with him on the PTO, they are devistated. To all who knew him and his family, you are in our prayers:pray::pray::pray:

[5-Cents]

Wow - life is short, live every minute of it... I am sorry to hear this.:( I'm going home to hug my kids.

[Crayfin]

Such a young guy ..... that is really a bummer

[jokester]

WOW!! :( Mike bought an electric trolling motor from me a couple years back...

Prayers for the family and friends! :pray: :pray:

Anyone know what happened?

-jokester

[Tacklebuster]

So sorry to hear of this. I always enjoyed his posts and he always had a great positive light about him that I am going to miss deeply. What a horrible ordeal, anyone know what happened?

[eyeFISH]

OMG! :eek:

That is sad beyond words.

To be taken in the absolute prime of his life... WOW... That's just too much to bear.

Based on the upbeat posts he shared here, I've always thought, "Now there's a dude I'd like to fish with someday."

So much for someday..... :(

I agree with Shane, gonna go home to hug my kid(s). I really need to make more of an effort to call them more often. Life is already too short as it is without a tragedy like this bringing it to an even more premature ending.

[joemomma]

How sad! Mike, I love your storys here On Ifish! You were a very positive young man! I always read your post! You will be missed! Praying for family and friends!:pray:

[The Overfishin Condition]

Wow, that is a complete shock! Condolences to the family. He will be missed here, and everywhere I am sure. TOC.

[Jig]

It is amazing how quick things can happen...one moment your posting on IFish...the next your gone...(but not forgotten)...I will be praying for his family and friends...does anyone know how old he was?...this is yet another reminder to me that life is precious and that we never know how long we will live...make the most of it...impact the lives of those around you so that your legacy will outlive you...rest in peace Mike "rola76"...we will all catch one for you...:pray:

[????_bio]

His posts were always positive and always helpful. My prayers go to his family and friends :pray:

[Chinook311]

My condolences to his family

[butwhymalemodels]

Oh, man. I'm sorry to hear that. I just met him briefly that one time, but he made a big impression on me. Good, good guy.

[SalmonJeff]

very sad to read. he seemed like a great guy and a great fisherman... sorry I never got a chance to fish along side of him..

this is a good reminder for all of us if there are guys you want to meet and fish with let them know and get out and do it. and if there are things you want to do with your familys go do it life is very short and at times shorter then we could have ever imagined..... sad reminder....

I wish his friends and family all the best in these very tough times ahead..

[Jennie@ifish]

I have no clue what to say. I'm just in shock. Prayers for the family. No words come out.

[BloodNtheboat]

Shocking, And Sad
He was always really helpful to me when I had Drano Summer steelhead questions, geeze he could put on a clinic out there on summers!
My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Rola76

[HntnFsh]

Our prayers go out to Mike and his family:pray:

[Jennie@ifish]

I'm just so sad. It was a household name on ifish, although I didn't know him well. You just kind of think of people as family, round here.

[Fast Water]

I am very sad to hear this news.

Rest in peace young man.

:(

[PATRICK 11-14]

This morning Mike Arreola "rola76" tragically passed away.........My prayers are with the family :pray: ....... We'll miss you bud......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/421579/459095/245227207.jpg
(I hope you don't mind me honoring him with this picture.- Jen)This one is for you bud!!!:cheers: Hope to fish with you on the other side and save me a spot!!:angel1:

[Mad Mikey]

Way too young to go, how sad. I also enjoyed his positive posts. My condolences to his family. :(

[98ramtough]

Very very sad day. My prayers are with his wife and family. Mike was a GREAT guy and will be greatly missed. Here is a couple pictures of some trips we had this year, he always had a smile on his face.




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[fishpez]

I'm shocked and so sad. My condolences to his family. I met him briefly at Drano. Right away I knew he was one of those guys. You know them, we all have one of them in our lives. The ones that as soon as you have a conversation with them you knew you gained a good friend. Sad so Sad!

ps. Matt I'm so sorry to hear about your friend he will be missed.

jc

[swampy]

That's just very,very sad news. My prayers to his family.

[steelies_R_US]

Mike was a good man and definately loved fishing. His smile was contagious ..............

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[Salmon Chaser]

I am stunned by this tragic news,way to young. My prayers:pray: to his family
and this truly is a sad day for all Ifishers.

[Sammy]

This morning Mike Arreola "rola76" tragically passed away.........My prayers are with the family :pray: ....... We'll miss you bud......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/421579/459095/245227207.jpg
(I hope you don't mind me honoring him with this picture.- Jen)

[HOOKUP]

When I met Mike last year at our tri-cities IFish get together his outgoing, joking personality stuck out among the crowd. It's to bad I never got to fish with him, but the many times we fished right next to each other was always fun!

Make shure and get those fish up there dialed in for us Mike!

[Sammy]

I am at a loss for words. I just spoke with a couple of days ago. I have never met a nicer guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful wife and family.

Sammy

[Uncle ted]

my condolences to his family and a moment of silence for him :( .................................................. ...

[Fourteen]

What a sad thing to happen . I didn 't know him but sent him a pm last year and he gave me a great report about the John Day area .

[Trick]

I'm just so sad. It was a household name on ifish, although I didn't know him well. You just kind of think of people as family, round here.


Just knew him from his posts as well and it really does feel like loosing a friend.

I'm shocked.....rest in peace brother.

[Gun Rod Bow]

Just knew him from his posts as well and it really does feel like loosing a friend.

I'm shocked.....rest in peace brother.

So very sad. I feel like I lost something in never meeting him.

[2xfish]

I am heartbroken. You will be missed...

Josh

[Amerman]

Very sad day for sure. What else can you say. My prayers for him and his family.

[Premo]

Scott and I met him at the sportmans show and was a pleasure to meet and chat with.

We're definately :pray:ing for him and the family.

[Penobscot]

Always respected his posts. He will be missed.

[Nicechromer]

I have no words.... I love you and I will miss you man




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[pwrline]

thoughts and prayers for his family

[RODACTION]

Wow, what a loss.

Mike's post, and replies were always upbeat and informative.....a true fisherman......a sad day.

My best of wishes go out to his family and friends...

Ken Bolstad

[IDWITHELD]

This is such horrible news. It's moments like these where we need to honor the fallen, by strengthening our relationships and forget what divides us and focus on what unites us.

Sadness washes over me. I need a hug.
Gods speed.

[boutdoorhunter]

:pray:May you rest in peace. My condolences to the family.:pray:

[drano100]

:(WOW what a loss he was all class, I’ll miss his posts and upbeat style and seeing him at Drano for summers.

RIP Mike :pray: to his family and friends

[nikkidog]

So very sad. I feel like I lost something in never meeting him.

Me to. Loved his posts.......and so full of life. I'm shocked and feel I've lost a friend I've never met.......wished we would have had the opportunity......

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

May God Bless them and be with them in this tragic time.:pray::pray:

Nik

[High_Fives]

I'm completely in shock.. many of you knew this guy... I just wish I would have met him.. I too enjoyed his posts. Prayers to his family and friends.

Anything I can do ... please don't hesitate to ask.

God's Peace Mike

[Drachir]

I'm at a loss for words.:pray:

My prayers go out to Mike's family and friends.:pray:

[salmon whisperer]

:pray: very sad. we have all just lost more than we probably know. My prayers will go out to his friends and family.

very sad.

[cutt plug]

My condolences to his family and friends.

I never met him but ejoyed his participation in the board. He looks like a very young man and departed way to early.

God bless.

[Northwest Pest]

:pray:Very tragic. My prayer to the family and friends.

[CURADO KID]

Unbelievable... I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him, but i can tell by the experiences others have had, he must have been a wonderful person!

[ChrisN]

Mike was one of the good guys...............I met him a few times and he was always first to recognize me and greet me with a smile. Tough loss for everyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting him.

Chris

[WaterDog]

Wow. Very sad indeed. :( I met Mike a couple of times. Last year at the sportsman show I spent some time with him and his wife in the booth I was in. Good people.

Our hearts go out the family.

[rip-lightnin]

I never actually went up and talked to this fine gentlemen, but the countless times his friendly smile flashed, or he waved as we trolled by each other at drano just told me that this was a good man. People just are not friendly at drano but this fine fisherman was the exception. To all his true friends out there. I am sure you are all better men and women for knowing him. He will always be alive through you. Rest in peace Mike.

[RazorbackfaninWA]

:pray: My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[bassettmama]

:pray: our prayers are with his family, he'll be greatly missed

[Fisherfield]

:pray: Rola76....thank you for your great attitude towards life and the big contageous smile.

Jeff Fisher

[weekender]

That's horribly unfair. I chatted with him a couple times about the Grande Rhond and you could tell immediately the type of guy he was. Upbeat, positive, always happy, always smiling. You can tell in everyone of his photos above that he's doing what he loved.

My very best goes out to his devastated family.

[Dipnet]

So very sorry to hear this, prayers go out to his family and friends.

Dipnet and Jerry

[Bob Barthlow]

I just herd this @ our Yakima Valley Chapter CCA banquet planning meeting...I'm in total shock.

R.I.P Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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[motcha]

I never met him, but wished I had. His posts gave me hope as any fishing guy could have, not with his success, but with the smile he wore during his time out there! My prayers are to his family. He will be missed, and remembered for a long time for all those he touched just by smiling and doing what he loved to do. From my family to his, Thank you and our condolences to them. Brad

[BalouSC]

Very, very sad....All will be in my prayers. Balou :pray:

[RiverMan]

That is so sad!! My condolences to all those close to him.

What a fine fisherman he was. Rest in peace.

RM

[siletzsal]

So VERY sad. :pray: Always a wonderful smile!!

[PapaHog]

Very sad day indeed.:pray:

[Duckwheat]

It is obvious from the pictures, the smile, and the comments from those that knew him he will be missed.

What a young guy. Makes you think about telling the ones you love them when they head out the door. I think if you sit and consider just how fragile all of us are. You might not be able to cope.

Sad Day Indeed.

DW

[FshnFool]

:pray: May god be with his family and friends in this time of loss and devastation.

[SKP]

I'm totally shocked and stunned! Prayers be to your family and friends.

Catch some fish in the river of life!

SKP

[ampersat]

Prayers for the man, his family, his friends and all those who will miss him greatly.

:pray:

[Starfish]

I'm still in total shock after hearing about it this afternoon. Mike was the kind of guy I instantly considered a friend from the first time I met him, not just an acquaintance. He was just that kind of a person. I don't think I ever saw him without a grin.

My prayers are with his family.

[POS Clerk]

Very sad...
He left us with an album of memories to be proud of:

http://www.picturetrail.com/rola76

[Fool4FishnHuntn]

I sat next to Mike at our I-fisher's gathering in the Tri-Cities and can only say what a wonderful young man he was. He was so vibrant and always wore such a wonderful smile. He had such a passion for fishing!

R.I.P. Mike :pray::pray::pray:

[River Ranger]

Anyone have a pic of the HOG nook he got on the Klick a few years back?? One of his best moments I'm sure.

RR.

[SEAWEED PETE]

Mike, thanks for the advice the last few years. We will all miss you. :angel:

[pstutheit]

How very sad. He was always so helpful and positive. I'm sure the world was a better place for his presence in it.

[Kalamity]

What a sad day. I always looked forward to his comments, posts, and most of all SMILE. :) An all around good guy. My thoughts go out to his family and friends...

[Fshklr]

Very sad news, and my condolences to his family.

Will see you on the otherside bud...you will be missed greatly!

[Jet Drifter]

Oh no... I just knew Mike from all of his excellent posts and fishing reports throughout the past five years. It feels like we have lost a friend and cherished member of the Ifish Family.
I'm shocked.....rest in peace brother. I miss you.

[River Ranger]

One of his best fish I would guess, I remember the post well. Tight lines friend.

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RR.

[StickFish]

WOW, met him on I205 last summer in a traffic jam - he saw the sticker on the back of the truck - we chatted for a few minutes on the long narrow parking lot. Seemed like a very likable upbeat sort of a guy. My families condolences to his family and close friends in this very trying time.

[DoubleG]

:pray: very sad. we have all just lost more than we probably know. My prayers will go out to his friends and family.

very sad.
I do not know him but it's always a sad day when a fellow fisherman and outdoorsman passes on. I've had alot of my family pass on and there is a prayer I'd like to share with all of you that I read often when I thing of my loved one. Here it is:

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
I AM NOT THERE, I DO NOT SLEEP.
I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW;
I AM THE DIAMOND GLINTS ON SNOW.
I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN
I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN'S RAIN.
WHEN YOU AWAKEN IN THE MORNINGS HUSH,
I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH
OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT.
I AM THE SOFT STAR THAT SHINES AT NIGHT.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY
I AM NOT THERE; I DID NOT DIE!
- AUTHOR UNKNOWN

ALSO - GRIEF IS NOT RESOLVED BY FORGETTING,
BUT RATHER BY REMEMBERING WITH LESS PAIN!

[PhishKiller]

I am shocked he was a great guy and always a pleasure to fish with.:pray::pray:. You will always be remembered.

[Stymulator]

our prayers and thoughts to Mikes family, jeeez, I was just readin his post on the Wind,,, his post's were the best! Hope the bite's on up there Mike!

[Slayer]

Sad to hear. Rest in peace brother :flowered:

[#1 OKIE]

Bad deal. Mike will be missed by many.

[gweedo#1]

Just shows how short life can be!!! My prayers to you and your family. R.I.P Brother......

[AlseaAssassin]

I never met Mike but saw him from a distance in the Drano circle for the last 3 years. Seemed like he was always smiling and laughing. Loved his contributions to ifish, upbeat attitude, and he never seemed to take anything to seriously. My thoughts are with his family.

[reeldick]

Really sad to hear. His post were appreciated. My condolences to his family and friends.

[jfa686]

I hope the best for his family and friends. sometimes strong souls are called upon to do things we will all one day understand...RIP

[6wapiti6]

By the looks of the pic.'s Mike enjoyed life to the fullest. My condolences go to his family & friends. I hope that someday his family can read this post and realize how he effected so many people in a positive way.
:pray:

[WSU]

Condolences to the family and I wish them the best in this awfull situation.

[Fishin Magician]

This morning Mike Arreola "rola76" tragically passed away.........My prayers are with the family :pray: ....... We'll miss you bud......Looks like services are going to be in Yakima this Saturday, 5/24, but they are not sure on time yet but looks to be somewhere aroiund noon. When I hear the exact details I will put them up......

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/421579/459095/245227207.jpg
(I hope you don't mind me honoring him with this picture.- Jen)

My prayers are with your family Mike...I wish we would have had an opportunity to fish together like we talked about....This is very sad..
:hoboy:

[Ronaldo Stonehead]

Mike was one of the first to give my advice here on IFISH. We got pretty wet that day on Jasons boat. He will be truely missed.

Ron

[Stz ll]

I also always enjoyed his posts.

Very Sad!!! :sick:

My condolences to his family! :angel1:

[BEARinWaders]

What a terrible event. It is never easy dealing with death, especially with someone so young and positive. I pray for Jordy, his family and his students. There will be a huge ripple effect from this loss, he lived a life that effected others.

[iampapajack]

Only thoughts that come to my mind are UNFAIR...SAD ...and UNFAIR again...

Yesterday .....is just HISTORY
Tomorrow......is a Mystery
Today ..........is the present, a present is also a gift, enjoy your gift

[Rubber Robin]

What a shock! This is a huge loss. My prayers and condolences to his family.

I got to meet Mike at this year's Sportsman's Show. Great guy and always had good posts and pics. He will be missed!

[StinkyFish]

:pray:Many Prayers:pray:

[Lucky 13]

Some things just don't seem fair, and this is definitely one of them. My prayers go out to his friends and family.

[snit]

Like other have said..life just is not fair! We pm'd some about fishing different areas. He seemed like a super person. Just tragic!

[Cosmic Lazy Susan]

I'm shocked, how tragic. Mike was a friendly face at Drano and was a great presence on iFish. I'm just stunned. He will be sorely missed by many.

[smalldog]

So sad to hear....
I didnt know him and am kinda new around here. Was he ill? He looks way too young to have left us.

[maxdaddy13]

My prayers are with Mike's family and friends. Mike was a hilarious guy, thanks for all the funny memories, you will be missed.

[Joe Schmo]

Always good posts, funny, informative, never negative. A few PM's and some sightings on the river, never a personal conversation. A really nice guy from what I knew, sad.

[Jennie@ifish]

I'm going to link this thread to the "last cast" section on the front page of ifish.

This thread is reserved for friends and family of ifish to post wonderful memories, thoughts, and prayers.

Jen

[Beaver1]

My thoughts are with his loved ones. I always respected his posts here, and the advice he had for our community. Rest in Peace.

[GoneFission]

He was the persona of NW angling at it's finest. He had that rare wonderfully infectious up-beat personality; it came through the few times I met him face-to-face, and of course it came shining through here at ifish. You will be missed...

[tafish7]

I am very sad for Mike, his family and friends. A very tragic loss of someone so young and full of life. They will all be in my prayers. :pray:

[On a mission]

"I pray that I may live to fish until my dying days.
And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray.
When in the Lord's great landing net, and peacefully asleep,
That in His mercy I be judge BIG ENOUGH to keep!"

Found on I-fish a few years back


He was truely BIG ENOUGH TO KEEP.

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

OAM

Dave Bauer

[FM2]

Such a young man, very sad indeed :(:pray:

[Two Ducks]

Great guy. Is it ok to ask what happened to him?

[Stowaway]

:pray: ing for his family and friends. I never knew him but anytime he posted I had to read it.

[Two Fister]

Oh dang it. Just got home and saw this. Really breaks my heart. We lost one of the good guys in a world that is in short supply of people that are looking out for others. Mike was a real difference maker and I'll bet he would be proud to see how he touched the lives of people on ifish.

My thoughts and prayers for his family in their darkest hour. Does anyone know if a fund has been set up to help out his family?

TF

[dogfishboy]

His smile and attitude will be missed.
Sorry I didn't know you.

Our best to his family and friends.

[STGRule]

Folks,

In deference to the families involved, we are closing this thread. Please pray for all involved.

Thank you.