Dearest Son, I have never forgotten the day you were born, a little replica of your granddad. You were a much welcomed and loved little boy to come into our family. I miss you and love you Michael Francis.

Love you Stickels

Lau Kung, Happy Birthday in Heaven
Missing you very much on your birthday today ... and every day

Love you Stickels you truly never knew your own worth, you lifted others to their highest but never saw how amazing YOU were, mum really struggles without you, 3 sons a husband and a granddaughter! Too much for one person.
What you do have is another precious grandchild, Your baby girl now has her own baby girl
Love always Boomah

Dearest Son,
I can't believe you aren't here, I miss you so much, my only consolation is I know you are surrounded by your Dad, brothers, and dear Tara. Life is so different for me now without half my family gone, but I try to live my best life possible to honour every one of you.
Tony, Jimmy, Tara, Stephen and now you Michael. You are loved and never forgotten. Mum.

Lau Kung, remembering you with silent tears (every day) but even more today
Forever missed
Wo Ai Ni

Hi papa :)
How are youu
I hope you’re doing okayyy <33
Today we gave you mangos, 2 pizzas and a ginger beer! anddd we ate roti canai for lunch AND dinner! Your fav!!! I hope you received it and enjoyed it :D
idk what else to say soooo uh happy 520!
from your munchkin <33

p.s.
honey has grown so much :’)

Thinking of you my big brother, miss your Christmas cook ups, still hard to believe you’re not here Stickels, love you now and forever
Boomah

A lonely Christmas without you my beloved Son, but I know you are not alone, you have your Dad, Grandparents and your two brothers Tony and Stephen, plus dear little Tara.
I love you and will miss you forever.

Merry Christmas in Heaven Lau Kung
Sending you lots of love and hugs, miss you always

Dearest Lau Kung, I tried many times to write a tribute on your birthday but somehow words just can’t express how I felt on that day even till now…
So much to say, but I struggle to find the words to say it
This is the year that I turn 50 and you turn 63; so many plans we talked about but sadly, we can’t celebrate together. I miss you so much.
We miss you… forever.

Hi Papa! It was your birthday on 28! I forgot to write it here hehe. Just so you know, you are not old UwU You are 63!! (meaning ur 36 =>) I have a present for you => It is a.....CLOUD!! So you can sleep on it :D I hope your heaven friends celebrate your bday with you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA!!! XXX OOO

Happy Birthday Stickels I know I’m a day late but you know me. You are loved and missed so much, mum is really taking it tough, her first born. You truly underestimated the love that so many felt for you but Dad, Tony and Stephen are now keeping you safe.
It took sometime for them to heal you but now you are free of pain and flying high, no more pain, just happiness with your dad and brothers. I love you Stickels my big brother

Today you would have been 63, my first born Son, but it wasn't to be. I will never forget the day you were born, never as long as I live. Love you Michael Francis, you are in my heat forever.

Hello papa! It is me, your 'Munchkin' aka your youngest daughter. I hope you are having an AMAZING day/night in the galaxy. I hope they will stop polluting the air so I can see you as a star.
Today, I will give you a flower so you can let it grow in the sky! I hope you enjoyed the mangos, avocado and Tim-Tams me and mummy gave you! We chose your favourite Tim-Tams - DOUBLE COAT!!!!!
Anyway...I also want to share with you a memory that I always have whenever I play the piano. I will remember your favourite song and you saying 'I can't get this song out of my head!' Then you would hum along to the song, haha! Now I'm playing Photograph by Ed Sheeran because I think it reminds me of you! We have lots and LoTs and LOTS of photos of you! I even have a photo of you tickling mummy. (so funny!) I also still remember the way you talk like Donald Duck! Hahaha!
Just a quick update, I drew mummy's favourite photo of the three of us in Genting Highlands not long ago. It took me a week to get it done because I had to LITERALLY hide from mummy so she wouldn't see it yet (it was very hard). But, I got it done! Mummy liked it, I hope you like it too.
Lastly and most important message of all is... I LOVE YOU!! XXX OOO

Dearest Lau Kung, this truly has been the longest 1 year of my life, missing you so much ....
I thought of you today,
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
All I have are memories and
your picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake
from which I'll never part.
God has you in His arms,
I have you in my heart... forever.

WO AI NI Lau Kung ❤️

Dearest Michael, one year without you has been very, very hard, I miss you so very much. I hope you are at peace and are enjoying the company of your Dad, your brothers Tony and Stephen plus your neice Tara. Much love Mum.

Thank you for continually inspiring me to do my best. You help me strive for goals. I found guidance, friendship discipline and love, everything in one person. And that person was you. Rest in Peace, Michael my Mentor.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and we are very sorry for your loss. This is indeed a very difficult time for those who loved him.
Despite the loss of his physical presence. I believe he is in a more peaceful and happier place. God Bless.

Happy birthday, my Daddy. I will be enjoying some twiggies, ginger beer and Turkish delight just for you. I love you. My heart is so heavy. ❤️

Thank you sifu Michael for all that you have done for me. You came into my life when I was struggling with my priorities and clarity. You helped me focus on what I needed to do. All these, while helping me deal with the grief of losing my beloved father. You will be missed but I know you're in a better place now. Till we meet again when it's my turn to cross that white line, rest in peace. 

Missing you soo very much today on your birthday my Son, many tears. Have been listening to a USB of music you made for me a few months ago, it tells a story.
I love you Michael Francis and will miss you until the day I die.

Happy heavenly birthday Stickels you are missed and needed more than you will ever know. I am celebrating your birthday today by wearing pink and accepting you are now at peace. Love you my big bro

We think of things you used to say
And all that you would do
Many times every single day
Our thoughts will turn to you
Especially on your 62nd birthday today
We are celebrating your life and special memories of you xxx

Love you Lau Kung and Papa, always and forever

I first met Michael (and Michelle) when he came to my company to deliver a talk on being a Champion. Impressed, and needing a kick for a new start as an entrepreneur, I signed up for the Champions program and further coaching thereafter. And Michael delivered the program with zeal, dedication and compassion.

I will always remember Michael as a kind soul, protective of his family and inspiring to those who have had the good fortune to cross path with him.

I'm forever grateful for all that Mike has imparted to me through his coaching session. He was ever helpful and genuine in his approach. I'm glad my family has crossed path with this beautiful soul. His memory and good deeds will continue to live on. May his soul rest in peace. 

My first born child, you never really knew your own worth. I will miss your joyful laugh, your kindness, your compassion, and your love for all those souls who you felt compelled to help. The light went out in your eyes when your Daddy, your hero, left this world. You battled your illness with courage and humour until the very end. I love you Son and will miss you forever.

My dad was my hero. I love him more than anything in this world. He was the only one who could calm me when I was anxious.
I miss him. My heart hurts more than it ever has before. The pain makes it hard to breathe.
My daddy. My broken daddy. I love you. I'm so sorry you were so sad. I'm so sorry you were so unwell. I will make you proud.

I first met Michael when I went for a preview of the course that he was organising (which I subsequently signed up for). He struck me as a person who was genuinely interested in helping others reach their potential. During the course and the following training sessions, Michael proved himself to be a great coach, mentor, motivator, friend and big brother. Hard when he needed to be and also kind and full of empathy when the situation warranted it. I can never repay him for guiding me to find clarity in the darkest times of my life, and also the importance of focus, in what I needed to do. I will always remember his words of wisdom, his "Botak by choice" joke, his loving, warm and fun personality. He (and Michelle's) commitment and dedication (always giving more than what we paid for when we signed up for the course) to help us be the best versions of ourselves will always be remembered and cherished, and I am so glad that our paths crossed. Wished we kept in touch more over the last few years while you were in Australia. Anyway, the first lesson you taught me was acceptance. I'm sure many of us will struggle to accept that you have left us to be with our Creator but we will eventually accept that everything happens for a reason and for our benefit. (I can almost hear your voice saying it now...). Rest well sifu, till we meet again.

Michael, met you 2 months ago and although we had limited time to get to know each other but you are very kind and helpful. Thanks for everything.
You are gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. May your soul rest in peace.

(from Winnie & Derrick)

I first met Michael many years ago when I was still in high school. My most vivid memory of him from then was during Michelle and his wedding, where he belted out, in Mandarin, ‘The Moon Represents My Heart’, or Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin. I think it made us all smile and laugh.

On the few occasions we met each other through the years, mainly during festivities like Christmas or Chinese New Year, he would often be the one who lightens the mood by cracking jokes, which were made even funnier with his loud booming voice and different voice impressions. He called me “Shanny!” and always did so in his most enthused voice. It made me smile. When I was younger, he also gave good, warm hugs when we said goodbye. More recently, my father shared with me how Michael had selflessly offered his liver to my Uncle in a time of need. Lying in the hospital ready for surgery, it was however not meant to be. Later on, in his eulogy at my Uncle’s funeral, he said, “No matter what the risk might have been; I would not have hesitated…I consider it a privilege to give.” Such is Michael’s compassion and courage, a rare sacrificial love.

Although we only had limited opportunities for interaction, I know how much the 3 of them, Michelle, Michael and Grace, loved each other. I hear it in Michelle and Grace’s voice every time they speak about Michael to me, and see it on their faces. The both of them are affected deeply by Michael’s death. The Costigans in Australia are too. I offer my deepest condolences to all of you during this challenging time. You have lost someone very special. May the loving memories you shared bring you peace and strength.

I see the love, support and care that has poured in for Michelle and Grace in the past few days, from Michelle’s sisters and aunt and Michael’s family in Australia. Reading through the many WhatsApp messages coming in from all of you, I also had the chance to discover the many lives Michael has impacted positively, through his life coaching programs and in Australia to end domestic violence.

Michael - Your warmth and love lives on through Grace and Michelle, the Costigans, and the many lives you have impacted. May you rest in love and peace <3

Michael and I often joked that we should write a Book about our journey together, because of the many experiences we’ve shared, that most couples may not have experienced in an entire lifetime together.
In the last 17 years as a couple, we have been through many ups and downs, but each time, we always came back together.

Lau Kung, YOU ARE RIGHT … we do have many beautiful memories together! And I thank you for your love and belief in us, no matter what!

WO AI NI Lau Kung ❤️

My Papa is a handsome, kind, funny, loving, caring, fun and MOST AMAZING person in this whole world.
I will keep him close to my heart and will miss him forever.
Papa, I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!

(From Grace-Xian Lim-Costigan, 11yo daughter)