Michael John McCauley

A prolific artist, Mike loved to explore varied mediums, including painting, clay sculpting, stone and wood carving, airbrush, metal work, poetry, haiku, and short stories. His quirky sense of humor was often reflected in his art. Mike filled his days reading books, listening to music, exploring the outdoors — including panning for gold in Nome, AK — caring for his dogs and wild birds, and sharing his life’s adventures with Charlene, his wife and partner of 39 years. Together they traveled to Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, South America, and across the U.S., but they always considered the desert their home and heart.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene McCauley; his sister, Randolyn Hopkins; his children, Barbara McCauley (Ron) and Christopher McCauley (Julie); his step-children, Deborah Sinclair (Mark) and Constance Awenasa; his niece, Stacy Moffitt (James) and his grandchildren, Rachel Sinclair, Artyom Sinclair, Caitlin McCauley, Jonathan Browning, Kathryn McCauley, Kenzie Young, and Nathan Murillo.

Mike supported many charities, including the Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Saint Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, and The Salvation Army. Mike’s final resting place is Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott, AZ, and in the loving arms of the Lord.