Michael Keith Carden
April 24, 1985 – January 30, 2023
Mike was born in Anaheim California and grew up in Yorba Linda. Surrounded by his loving family, who adored him with their whole hearts.
He passed away on January 30, 2023 and survived by his fiancée Alyssa Hill, daughter Grayclynn, son Leland, mother Gail (Jack) Slocumb, brother Max Mishler, sister Stacy (Ralf) Heiss, grandfather John Blankenship, step mother Jeanne Carden, step brother Greg (Kim) Scally, aunt Carol Lambert, aunt Diann (Danny) Moon, aunt Dena (Randy) Patton, aunt Juanita, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his father Keith Carden, grandmother Colleen Blankenship, grandfather Floyd Carden, uncle Mike Carden, uncle Randy Burchett and stepbrother Derek Scally.
Michael was a free spirit, a talented self-taught musician playing the piano, guitar, mandolin, and other instruments. He was a budding artist his entire life. He loved the outdoors and had a great adventure when he traveled to Alaska for work and fun. He was a loving partner, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle. He had several professions but excelled at his passion as a skilled welder. 
If you wish to donate in lieu of flowers, please contact the family for the Go Fund Me information to support the expenses of his family, Alyssa and their children. 
A celebration of life will be held at:
Alternative Cremation Funeral Home  
2377 North Academy Blvd 
Colorado Spring, CO 80909

Wednesday, February 8th at 11am.  
The visitation will be at 10 am. All are welcome to celebrate Mike’s life.  
Please contact Stacy Heiss with any questions. The family kindly asks for privacy regarding his passing while we grieve through this difficult time.