Michael Reid Blackburn Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Michael Reid Blackburn in La Jolla, California. Michael, born on August 18, 1948 in Denver, Colorado, passed away on August 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Denny Ray Blackburn and Lillian Lorraine Blackburn; and his brother David Ray Blackburn. He is survived by: his wife Edith Blackburn; his children, Stdrovia Blackburn (Shawna), Sumire Blackburn-Hill (Devin), Sacha Blackburn (Juliette Lim), Lindy Blackburn, Bonnie Blackburn of China and Lilly Blackburn; his siblings, Cora Girard (Greg), Jenny Bowman (Doug) and Daniel Blackburn (Janice); his grandchildren, Sade Scott (Gabriel), Talon, Kellen, Ash, Haven Blackburn, Dominic Takahashi, Natalie Takahashi, Ethan Blackburn and Christian Blackburn; and his great grandchildren, Maxwell and Aberdeen Scott. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, lifelong friends, colleagues, and neighbors.
