Michael Smith Obituary

Every time I think of people that had a profound effect on my life´s journey, Dr. Mike is one of the first that comes to mind, not just as my physician, but as a friend. He really cared about me and my children at a time we needed all the help we could get. I always considered him a gift from God. I admired him as a physician, friend, husband, father...just a wonderful human being. He will always be remembered by my family.

I first met Doctor Michael Smith in Southern California. We were both in a medical Residency (training) program at the Orange County Medical Center (known today as "The UCI Medical Center". We became friends & continued our friendship after we completed our respective residency programs.

After Mike completed his Residency, he & his family moved to Modesto where he entered the private practice of internal medicine as a member of the McHenry Group. Also, he was responsible for enticing me to move to Modesto after I completed my residency training program.

I always had tremendous respect for Mike who was, indeed, an outstanding, caring physician. And, he was highly respected by both his patients & Modesto's physicians.

I am proud to have been a friend. He will be missed by all of us.

I first met Doctor Michael Smith in Southern California. We were both in a medical residency (training) program at the Orange County Medical Center (known today as "The UCI Medical Center". We became friends & continued our friendship after we completed our respective residency training.

After Mike completed his Residency, he & his family moved to Modesto where he entered the private practice of internal medicine as a member of the McHenry Medical Group. He was responsible for enticing me to move to Modesto after I completed my residency training.

I had tremendous respect for Mike. Hewas, indeed, an outstanding, caring physician. And, he was highly respected by both his patients & Modesto's physicians.

I am proud to have have been a friend. He will be missed by all of us.

I grew up across the street from Michael Smith in Sanger, Ca., and my dad was his mailman for many years. He was eight years older, but our paths crossed in Modesto in 1984, when Doctors Hospital made an appointment with then Dr. Smith, after a bout of pneumonia my first year in town. He recognized the name, asking if I ever lived in Sanger, and had nice things to say about my mom and dad, even remembering going fishing with my dad when he lived at home. We spent the rest of the appointment talking about hurricane Iwa hitting Kauai in 1982, I must have mentioned it was just about my favorite place.

To our friends the Smith family,
The Lallas family of Modesto would like to share our sincere sympathies to you on your loss of Dr Smith. We are eternally grateful for his amazing care and his friendship. May his memory be eternal. We are blessed to have known him and call him a friend.

Maria and family- I only met Mike a couple of times but his caring personality was apparent. My family offers our prayers and thoughts for all of you at this time. I hope to make it to his mass at Holy Trinity where our friendship started. Love- Martha Austin McKinzie and family. God bless you.

Marilyn and I send our blessings to the Smith Family. We first met Mike and Maria in 1992 when Mike started working at the Maili Clinic in Hawaii. He brought a breath of fresh air to the clinic. He was an astute clinician that delivered excellent patient care. It was a pleasure working with him, he elevated the level of knowledge of those working around him, including myself. Beyond being an excellent physician he was enjoyable to talk to with a funny sense of humor, he loved his wife and was proud of of his children and grand children. He had a interesting wine collection which we got share a few times. After we left Hawaii I kept in touch mainly through phone calls. It was always a pleasure talking to him and I will miss our conversations. He fought a tough battle, now he is at peace.
God Bless
Joe and Marilyn Collins

I am saddened to have heard of Dr. Smith's passing. He will be remembered as an amazing physician who deeply cared for his patients like no other. I am so grateful to have worked with me as he taught me to be that strong woman I am today. My deepest condolences to Maria and family.

Our condolences to the Smith family.

Dear Maria and family,
When you were living in Modesto and our children were attending Central Catholic, Mike was, also, my family doctor. Mike was the finest doctor and human being I've ever met. He made a profound impact on my life and those of my children (John & Mary Potter), as we journeyed through a rough home life. I've thought of all of you, often, since you left Modesto. I was so saddened by Mike's passing and your family will continue to be in my prayers, always. Mike made the world a better place for many.

Mike and my dad are like brothers. So many great memories made when our families got together. They will be cherished and never forgotten. Love, hugs, prayers to you all.

I´m so sorry for your lost, the Smith Family is in our hearts and prayers