Marla Joy Michika
In loving memory of Marla Joy Michika. Marla Joy Michika was born on July 31, 1978 and passed away on June 10, 2016. Entrusted to the care of Cremation Society of Orange Coast (800) 678-0669
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Our hearts grieve with your hearts, but not as those who have no hope. Marla’s unforgettable smile will live on in our memories always. Asking God to comfort you as only He can and strength you in the days ahead.
Love,
Len & Sherrie Johnson
Marla, you were such a dear, treasured friend. I’m so grateful for the time we had, 3 years of being roommates! Thank you for helping me to not be scared of art school, and introducing me to real life in Long Beach. Thanks also for introducing me to so many great friends & caring about my well being. I’m glad we prayed together, made food, art, music, and jokes together. I got to know you in good times & hard ones, and I’m so grateful for everything. I love you, friend. I’m praying for your family. Love you.
Sweet Marla, go on flights of angels’ wings and light up the heavens with your heart and your smile. Blessings to all who love you as I do.
The only thing we can be certain of at this time is that a warm light which suffused us with its presence has gone out.
I’ve been praying for God to give me a word picture about Marla and He gave me a dream about a Starfish. So the more I researched Starfish the more I understood why…
A Starfish isn’t a fish at all! It’s actually in the same family as a sand dollar. It’s average lifespan is between 35-40yrs. Another name for a starfish is a Sea Star. I remember how much Marla loved the ocean. She would radiate when we were at the beach together.
Sea stars have eyes on the tips of their hands and feet and I laughed in my heart as I saw Marla painting with her hands. She saw the world with her beautiful hands and feet and created so others could share in that world with her.
A sea star holds onto rocks when storms and waves crash into them. I admired Marla’s faith and I will miss our spiritual conversations immensely. She was one of the few people in my life I could be completely open to and not feel judged. She listened well.
Although her time was short here, I trust in the Lord with all my heart. I will not lean on my own understanding of this. In all of my ways I will trust in Him.
May my sweet bosom buddy rest in peace and I look forward to seeing her in her fullness with the Lord.
Love always,
Shawna
Dearest Marla
I am so glad I got to see you a couple of weeks before you left usYou hugged me and gave me warm compliments.But know you will never leave our hearts and memories. You were so bubbly and full of life. Your teachings and laughter will remain forever.
Dear Marla,
I wish I could have been there for your memorial. I didn’t find out until today that you had passed and with a heavy heart I still cannot believe it. You were the best roommate and dearest friend that anyone could have had. I remember the music and art parties you would have, and how much fun I had with you. Even when I got married and had a daughter, we were still able to meet up and catch up on life. I am so sad to hear this because was going to call you for our summer get together. Well, I wish I had called you sooner. Stephen, Yukiko, and I love you and will miss you so much.
Dear Marla,
I found out today about your passing. It has been so long since we last shortly talked, when we were in high school. I am sad that you left too early. Watch over your family and friends for all of us. UNeil we meet again my friend.
Hey Marla,
I was just looking to connect. You will always be with me, but I miss seeing your face, smile, tears, laugh, and awe. You always give so much of yourself to all peoples. I admire your life here on earth and am grateful the Lord has even bigger plans for you now. If I had a wish I would like to order food at a fast food restaurant and sit , eat, and talk until they closed for the evening and go for an epic nighttime walk on the beach of Belmont.. I’ll make you a deal…I’ll look up tonight at the stars and if you could look back at me I’d love to see you sparkle. I love you Marlita…in time of daffodils(who know
the goal of living is to grow)
forgetting why,remember how
in time of lilacs who proclaim
the aim of waking is to dream,
remember so(forgetting seem)
in time of roses(who amaze
our now and here with paradise)
forgetting if,remember yes
in time of all sweet things beyond
whatever mind may comprehend,
remember seek(forgetting find)
and in a mystery to be
(when time from time shall set us free)
forgetting me,remember me.