Obituary for Michael Richard Rose Michael “Mike” Richard Rose, age 54, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 18, 2018, with his best friend, partner and loving wife of over five years, Kate Tabony-Rose, and his beautiful, strong, kind, smart, two year old daughter, Scarlett Tabony-Rose by his side. Mike fought a long, hard battle with cancer courageously for over 18 months while still living life to the fullest. He and Kate were able to take Scarlett to Disney World for the first time in August and to the Houston zoo a couple weeks before his death.
His strength, spirit and positive attitude were an inspiration to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Mike was born on January 19, 1964 in England and raised in Scotland to Alexander and June Norris Rose. Soon after his education, Mike joined the British Royal Navy.
In 2004, Mike began his career with Apache Corporation as a procurement and inventory supervisor. Due to Mike’s notable service, the company requested he work on a special project in the Houston office, beginning in 2007. Mike relocated to Houston and was the key architect of Apache’s Asset Management System (AAMS), which tracks inventory and capital assets.
While in Houston, he met his future bride. Then on May 19, 2013, he married Kate Tabony in Bora Bora. Mike’s family and friends respected his work and his authentic fun-loving demeanor.
More than anything, he loved to spend time with his daughter, Scarlett. They enjoyed building with blocks, taking trips to the playground and the zoo, and reading together. Additionally, Mike loved all things Disney and was overjoyed to make the trip with his family.
Mike’s other passions in life involved snow skiing, scuba diving, sky diving, traveling, photography, and watching Formula 1 racing and football, always cheering on his wife’s Alma mater, the LSU Tigers. He is preceded in death by his father, Alexander Rose, and his mother, June Norris Rose. In addition to Kate and Scarlett, he is survived by his siblings, Clive Rose (Jackie), David Rose, Caroline Rose Alexander, Alec Rose (Bridget), and Angela Rose.
He was the best Godfather to his eleven year old nephew, Colin Rose and uncle to Alan Rose, Craig Rose, Jodie Rose, Nichola Rose, Stacey Rose, Christopher Rose, Sabrina Alexander, Max Alexander, Hayleigh Alexander, and Brittney Rose. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Belle Chasse, LA on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11 AM. Visitation will be held at church from 10 AM until mass time.
Interment Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Belle Chasse, LA. Thy will be done. In lieu of flowers, please visit www.
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