Michael passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 45, on June 17, 2010. He is survived by a son, Nicolas Roberts; parents Robert and Joan Girard; and brothers Dick Girard (sister-in-law Dina) and Jeff Girard (sister-in-law Megan). He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews: Mary Jane, Annabelle, Dominic, Lila and John Girard; as well as friends from all over the country. Visitation and Scripture Service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010, in Scottsdale, Arizona under the direction of Messinger Funeral Home, 7601 East Indian School Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. Phone: 480-945-9521 Services honoring Michael's life will be held in Centennial, Colorado as follows. Visitation, Thursday, June 24, 2010, 6:00-7:00 PM, with Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, in Centennial. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 25, 2010, 11:00 AM, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South Quebec Street, in Centennial. Interment at Fairmount Cemetery follows. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Missionaries of Charity, 1414 South 17th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Please share your memories of Michael and condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.