This memorial site was created in memory of Dave Mifsud. With Dave there was never a dull moment. Help us to remember and cherish all the amazing moments we've had with him by leaving a tribute below, a story above (click the stories tab), or pictures of him (click Add Photos to the right).
Tributes
Leave a tributeThis year, Dave brought his nifty orange coloured music device and while out on the pier we listened to Cat Stevens ‘Morning Has Broken’. He then asked us our favourite songs and found them and played them (mine being Gypsy Carnival performed by Mantovani which is REALLY hard to find -- no-one but Dave could ever have found it). Like every other year, we sat on the concrete bench and talked about how comfy it is and took selfies. Some months later while visiting Dave in the hospital, he, Dan & I were together in his room and he asked if we had ever listened closely to the words of ‘Morning Has Broken’. He told us to close our eyes and the three of us listened to it together again, reliving our New Year’s morning and drinking in the words. It was a teary and spiritual experience. We talked of what the words meant to Dave, every day a re-creation, new dawn, new hope, new light. It was one of many treasured moments with Dave. He and Ruth are friends that we can be laughing with one minute and crying the next. Dave turned every moment into the memorable. He has enriched our lives and Dan and I are so blessed to be considered his friend. Until we meet again dear friend.
Merrilee and Dan Fraser
We love you, and God be with you until we meet again.
Love: Dennis and Olga Cantlon
By: Keoki Wells
you have the power to change lives, and the lord needs people like that.
I know Haley thinks that there are so many talents from you that we never got to learn but I believe that the one thing that we needed to learn from you was not how to carve wood or how to play percussion but having the skill and determination to have the drive and passion about learning something new.
You are a great man Dave, I'm thankful for having the opportunity to meet you.
A hundred years from now......it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, or how much money I had in my bank, but the world may be better because I was important in the life of a child.
Because Dave and I share some grandchildren, I know how important he was in their lives. He lived the gospel, and left his children a legacy of love and faith. I am so honored to have known him, and be connected to his family eternally.
Donna Kay
God be with you till we meet again my friend!
I have such great memories of this larger than life friend and know that he is continuing to bless those friends and family members he is now with on the other side of the Veil who preceded him. For example, what a great reunion he is having with our mentor, Richard Bowles, who trained him at O.C. Tanner.
Leave a Tribute
This year, Dave brought his nifty orange coloured music device and while out on the pier we listened to Cat Stevens ‘Morning Has Broken’. He then asked us our favourite songs and found them and played them (mine being Gypsy Carnival performed by Mantovani which is REALLY hard to find -- no-one but Dave could ever have found it). Like every other year, we sat on the concrete bench and talked about how comfy it is and took selfies. Some months later while visiting Dave in the hospital, he, Dan & I were together in his room and he asked if we had ever listened closely to the words of ‘Morning Has Broken’. He told us to close our eyes and the three of us listened to it together again, reliving our New Year’s morning and drinking in the words. It was a teary and spiritual experience. We talked of what the words meant to Dave, every day a re-creation, new dawn, new hope, new light. It was one of many treasured moments with Dave. He and Ruth are friends that we can be laughing with one minute and crying the next. Dave turned every moment into the memorable. He has enriched our lives and Dan and I are so blessed to be considered his friend. Until we meet again dear friend.
Merrilee and Dan Fraser
Dear Dave,
I have such fond memories of you and the Burlington Ward. You and your family were so welcoming and you always had such a big smile on your face.
Your generosity helped my family at a time when we really needed it. You gave us a home and for that I am forever grateful.
You were so passionate about percussion and I remember having many conversations with you about tap dance and us doing a piece together where I would tap and you would play the bongos.
Thank you for all the amazing memories.
Xoxo
I only had the privilege to be around Dave Sr. 2-3 times over my first year at Missouri Star, but each time I saw him, I was always greeted so warmly and genuinely. Dave made me feel like I was part of the "family" right away. The first time I met him, we spent a little time getting to know each other and what really struck me is what a great listener he was. He had the most expressive eyes and the kindest smile. While I am very sad that he has passed, he has left behind an incredible legacy in his children-they are all so successful and smart with wicked senses of humor and overall just great human beings!
Dear Dave,
As cousins growing up we spent good times just playing. I remember when you lived just around the corner near Islington and Albion. As we grew older and our families expanded the time between visits also grew but I always looked forward to seeing you at family functions. You were the most positive and one of the tallest at every gathering but you didn't stand out because of your height, you stood out because of your genuine interest in what other family members were up to. Now you are able to keep track of everyone from above! See you soon.
Love Frank