Michael Graves - Celebration of Life Service

Michael John Graves (1959–2025)
Faithful husband, father, pastor, and friend

Everyone is warmly invited to honour the legacy of Michael John Graves with his Celebration of Life Service that will be held on Monday, November 10, at 2:00pm, at The Nanaimo Christian School.

Please bring a plate of appetizers or treats to share as a community with fellowship after the service.

The service will also be live-streamed on our Youtube channel for those around the world who can not attend in person.

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It is with deep sorrow, yet with profound gratitude, that we announce the passing of Michael Graves, our founder, who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in the early hours of October 25, 2025.

Michael will be remembered as a man whose life was marked by unwavering faith in Jesus and an enduring love for God’s people. Pioneering from South Africa together with his wife, Deborah, Michael planted Oceanside Church Nanaimo in 1997, faithfully serving the community for nearly three decades. Through his obedience to the call of God, countless lives were touched.

He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Deborah, their children Byron, Gareth, and Michal, and his grandchildren, as well as by the extended Oceanside Church family and many dear friends across the world.

Mike fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. We thank God for the impact of his life and for the hope of seeing him again in the presence of Jesus Christ.

Thank you, Michael, for what you gave us.

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