Michael Eugene Kavanagh
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Michael Eugene Kavanagh

  • October 31, 1949 - August 8, 2011
  • Frisco, Texas
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Memories & Candles

“Sweet Michael, I thank God that you are my big brother. I miss your "Hello Baby Sister!" as you would walk into the room. Thank you for all the fun...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Sweet Bazil - Garland, TX

“Michael, I don't remember the last time you and I saw eye to eye on anything. I'm not sure we saw eye to eye on seeing eye to eye ! But over the...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Patrick - Lavon, TX - Brother

“All my life, even when I was little, I remember Michael calling me "a gentleman and a scholar." You, sir, were a gentleman and a scholar. I love...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Kevin Kavanagh - Richardson, TX

“Even though I haven't seen Michael in a while, I still have vivid memories of him and will miss him. I still remember him in his black western wear!...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Dale Brown

“Our very own western action hero...a legend in his own mind, and so he shared his vision with us...in his clothing, in his self-deprecating manner,...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Erin Kavanagh - Garland, TX

“I will cherish last Saturday, just going grocery shopping. Michael was in such good spirits and we enjoyed talking about such various topics as "dark...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Kelly Patton - Richardson , TX

“I'll always remember our last day together, and how Michael were so happy to have the company of Audrey and James on Sunday afternoon. We were...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Mary Boyd - Frisco, TX - Friend


Age 61, of Frisco, TX passed away August 8, 2011. He was born October 31, 1949 in Memphis, TN to Cyril Augustine and Elizabeth Jean (Bettye) Kavanagh. He grew up in Richardson, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Sean and Brian Kavanagh; and his sister, Colleen Kavanagh Lee. A man born a century late, Michael was an avid horseman, as well as a gunsmith, who loved his horse and his craft equally. He enjoyed participating in Old West and Civil War re-enactments, as well as keeping up with current political issues. He loved his family and friends dearly, loved animals and had other interests such as history and science which he loved to discuss at length. He will be missed by all who knew him.He is survived by his loving companion Mary Boyd of Frisco, TX; sisters, Kathleen McLarty (Phil) of Hope, AR, Sharon Clark (Jim Edd) of Longmont, CO, Erin Kavanagh of Garland, TX, Kelly Patton (Neale) of Richardson, and Eileen Stanberry (David) of Garland, TX; brothers, Patrick Kavanagh (Donnie) of Lavon, TX and Kevin Kavanagh of Richardson, TX; uncle, Joe Kavanagh (Mim) of Carrollton, TX; aunts, Anne Sain of Dyersburg, TX and Mary Bulger of TN; and a number of nieces and nephews who adored him. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the ASPCA or any other horse rescue organization.