MICHAEL AIME 1959 – 2013 Mr. Michael William Hampton Aime was born on June 22, 1959 at Edmonton, Alberta. He spent most of his early years in Fort McMurray finishing his schooling in Winnipeg. He travelled around the world at 18 and the love of travel and adventure he experienced stayed with him for his entire life. He found his passion in TV production and he excelled, winning many awards for his creations. He married Laureen in 1990. Illness forced him to stop traditional work but it didn’t stop his creating, he made folk art and then began making videos for people. Mike had the ability to tell a story and put it on a screen in a way that touched people. A “Mike Aime video” was renowned even beyond the Spruce View area for it would make you laugh, or cry, or uplift you. He touched so many people with his gift. He kept travelling as much as he could savouring his adventures. By far his most beloved adventure was fatherhood. His children Sarah, Mackenzie, Harry and Chase were the center of his world along with his adored grandchildren Coen and Dax. Mike passed on April 13, 2013 while he was on an adventure in Mexico. He is also leaving his sister Janet and her children Michelle, Aja and Marlon; his father Harry; his stepmother Marjorie and his birthmother Karen. He was predeceased by his mother Joy. An informal Memorial gathering will be held for Michael at the Spruce View Community Hall on May 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. There will be an opportunity for anyone to share their memories and tributes to Mike if they wish. Additionally, if family and friends have stories, condolences or specific memories of Mike, the family requests that you share them in writing. Please send these to mikeaimememories @outlook.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: 49th Street Youth Shelter/Boys and Girls Club, 4633 – 49 St. Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1T4. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403.227.0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com.