Michael BEHRENS Obituary

Sending my sincere condolences
To mikes family
Kindest regards Tracy

Micheal John Behrens ,
I had the pleasure of becoming Yours and Ann´s neighbour and friend just over two years ago now .
I thank you for welcoming me into your home and trusting me with helping in Ann´s future care.
It was a huge honour to be a part of your journey and you will be deeply missed .
Our lunch and coffee dates just won´t be the same without you to recite your poems and sing to us .
Much love to Anthony, Fiona, Tom , Aillis and family.
Ann , You are so loved and I´m so sorry for your loss .
Mike was a very humble, kind and caring man to many over the years . Rest in Peace and Love Mike .

Firstly I offer my condolences to the family on the death of Michael. I attended Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt where I met a girl with the name of Thecla Behrens and I am wondering if she could be a sister to Michael. If that be the case it would be nice to touch base with her. Regards Dorothy Johnstone (nee Little).

Condolences to Anthony, Ann and family
Mike was always really nice to us kids in Manawatu street

My heart hurts so badly for your passing. My gentleman who truly did look like Sean Connery. I will grieve your loss for a very long time. I will see you soon. Xxxxx

Sorry to hear of Mikes passing, he was my very first ever cricket coach, Such a good coach, so full of passion and knowledge for the game. R.I.P Mike.

Sincere sympathy to the Behrens family and gratitude for Mike's life. He was a caring, just man who seemed able to walk in the shoes of others and his compassion was always evident. We were grateful to chat with him before the PN hikoi not so long ago - always striving for justice, even towards the end. Thanks for touching our lives, Mike.

Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I knew Mike at his time with Massey AFC & Manawatu AFC & his guidance was invaluable when assembled the bid for the YoungHeart Manawatu franchise, for which Anthony designed the logo.

Deepest condolences Anthony Fiona, Ann and family. I've known Mike my whole life. He was my neighbour growing up and I first knew him as Mr Behrens, Anthony and the late Janes dad. During a different chapter of our lives we would frequent the same coffee spots and bump into each around town often, we would say a quick hello in passing or stop for a chat. Last year Mike came to stay at the rest home I worked at so we got reacquainted during yet another chapter of our lives. Mike was a well respected lawyer and judge and a really lovely guy in general. He will be truely missed.
RIP Mike

Mike was a good brother to me, his twin, and to our two sisters. Although Mike and I have lived far away from each other for many years, we have always enjoyed chats and jokes on phone or by email. Thinking of you today, Mike, and always. Gerardine and brother-in-law Alan Henning.

I will greatly miss you. I will miss the dinners and lunches that we shared with you and my Dad John Garrett. You were a great friend to my dad and to me. I will miss your voice and just everything about you. You were a distinguished gentleman in the true sense of the words. Fly high precious man and I will see you soon. All my love Sandra Garrett

Deepest Condolences Ann and Family, I remember the days when Mike, Johnny Garrett, Dave Mahoney and my late Husband Bill Anderson were an awesome foursome at the Hokowhitu Golf Club, a wonderful friendship. A true Gentleman and Scholar. Love from our Family to yours. Bev Anderson

Mike was a very good lawyer, Judge, and journalist at the Manawatu Standard. He was very quick witted and fun to be with. He loved his cricket and and having a fun time. My condolences to Ann, Anthony and Fiona, and families. RIP Mike.

So sorry to hear this news. Much love to you all beautiful Behrens family.

A gentleman with a wry sense of humour, who I met on my first day on being appointed to be a Referee at Palmerston North Courthouse. We were both standing waiting for the registrar to serve us, and M. Behrens Q.C. asked me what was i there for. I told him of my appointment, about which I was pretty nervous, and he said, "You are the sort of person they need." I felt serious pride, thinking as a woman, that was what he meant. I said "Thank You, but what do you mean?" He said, " You wear sensible shoes." !!! I have giggled about that for years. Thank you Mike, for making me feel as if i really belonged in that foreign space of a Courthouse. R.I.P. iola calkin then, now haggarty

My sincere condolences to Ann & whanau.
Mike Behrens thank you for being a humbled generous human whom I had the privilege to meet & represent me in my time of need.
A true advocate for Justice.
May you rest in Eternal Peace & let perpetual light shine upon you.
Ma te atua koutou e manaaki e tiaki. Ka nui te aroha te rangimarie.

Great memories of Mike at the long-established Palmerston Cricket Club in 1970s. At committee meets he was a staunch supporter against a proposed, devastating amalgamation as the club subsequently recovered back to first grade status. A character with his (then) flowing locks and beard backing up his determined medium-pace bowling. Thanks for the camaraderie old friend.

To the Behrens whanau.
I have great memories of Jane, Kathryn (Westwood) and I playing together as kids.
Then a few years later, meeting with Mr Behrens with my Mum (Annette), who was trying to convince me into law and not Social Work. He was stunning in discussing the importance of both professions and in the end Mum was happily accepting my choice.
Then low and behold Mr Behrens then became Mike, as my Law Lecturer in my Bachelor of Social Work. His wit, ability to discuss and challenge without fear, and his incredible understanding and support of people with less opportunities. Awesome!
I remember all your whanau with love, laughter and support. So my heart goes out to you now.
Arohanui
Jo

Mr Behrens was always very nice to talk to. My older sister was friends with his daughter who died 40 years ago.
Thoughts to the family.

Kia ora koutou Behrens family, and I was very sorry to hear of your loss of Mike. He was a very good friend to my family and will be much missed. We sang together in Angela's choir; he was always a very ready listener. Among the qualities that stood out for me were his humour, his wit, his pleasure in life, and his self-effacing nature. He was very focused on justice, which you'd expect from someone who served the law for the greater part of his life, but he had a close interest in seeing that the humane, right and just outcome occurred. Arohanui.

Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
I have many many memories of playing football, golf and cricket with the Palmerston Cricket Club with this true gentleman.
It was so enlightening hearing all of his thoughts on everything and a great guy to boot.
Thanks for the memories Mike

Dear Ann, so sorry to hear of Mike's passing, such a kind and caring man.

Our deepest sympathies to our extended family in your time of loss. We are all thinking of you down here in Pukerua Bay. Granddad (Patrick Shields) always had nice things to say about his cousin Mike.
Big Hugs from Mark and Lisa Goston (grand-children to Patrick), and Dorothy Ibrahim (Margaret's Sister).

My sincere condolences to Ann and family.
Mike was a well respected member of the Manawatu Standard editorial team for a short time.
I always enjoyed having a chat often with Mike either at the Standard or out and about in the community.
Rest in peace Mike.

To Michaels family, I would like to take this opportunity to share my condolences with you all, Mike was a great pillar of support and strength during my time coaching Manawatu AFC and we also shared and enjoyed plenty of stories over a few glasses of red wine at the olde Bailey many time , he will be dearly missed. Kind regards Richard Hudson

My Childhood memories of Mr Berhens he live down the road from us he always said hello with a smile - even through to my audult life he recognised you and again there a smile - True Gentlemen

Sorry to hear of your sad lost my thoughts are with the family Joy Patterson ex client

We send our warm thoughts to Ann and family. When in Papaeoia we knew Mike as a friend and a legal professional who was known as trustworthy creative and caring. Ann was a colleague too and their family supported huge numbers of people in need. Mike was loving and always good to meet and listen to. Arohanui.