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Rutherford, Michael G.

October 5, 1959 –
 February 6, 2014

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Michael Gregory Rutherford of Dallas, Texas passed away on February 6, 2014 at the age of 54. I never got to tell you all the accomplishments I’ve made in my life.. I never got to see the proud look on your face for those accomplishments … I never got the chance to make a relationship with you… And now I’m never ever gonna be able to say I did.. I honestly don’t even know what to think right now.. I just feel like this is a dream and it can’t be real.. It’s not fair.. All I have left of you is that one memory of when I was four and you came to see me and you brought me all kinds of toys, and till this day I remember every single toy.. My first soccer ball.. My first kite, this huge gorilla stuffed animal! I was so happy to see!! You where everything to me.. And I will always remember how you took me to the McGill playground and we played on the swing set and then I fell in the mudd so you had to clean me off with the water hose and when we got home soaking wet mom was like what happened?!!..And that night there was fireworks and I was scared so you held me till I finally fell asleep… But then the next day you were gone. I never heard from you again.. And mom says it’s Because you thought I deserved better… But I wish I could have just met you one more time to tell you that you were my everything!! I loved with all my heart!! And even though we lost our relationship! I will always love you and remember that day! There will never be a day that I don’t think about you, I love you so much daddy. One day we will finally meet in Heaven! I can’t wait.. Like we used to say, I love you bigger than the Texas sky! I miss you… Your daughter Laura Rutherford

ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
10116 E. NW Highway
Dallas, Texas 75238
214.340.8008

    cindi fox
    12 Feb 2014
    3:32pm

    i will miss you so much we spent a long time on greenville ave. i will miss your laugh and great sense of humor.

    Tammy Bailey
    14 Feb 2014
    7:53am

    Prayers to Michaels family. Michael was a good friend, riding buddy and a beautiful spirit. I know Mark Bailey welcomed Michael with a lead in the great chapter up above.Ride free my friend. Tammy

    Mike
    16 Feb 2014
    3:25pm

    Dad, you were a great man, I only wish we could of had more time together, I pray you’re in a better place now!!

    Paul
    27 Apr 2014
    2:54pm

    Grew up with Mike, Guy and Laura. Were very close friends throughout High school. Amazing wit and sense of humor. A loyal friend and brother during those early years. My heart is heavy as I miss his smile and laugh.
    Rest in Peace my friend.

    John Turner
    27 Apr 2014
    3:19pm

    I am sad to read about the passing of Mike. I only knew him back in Junior High School but he was a true character to say the least. His smile always filled up the room. He was loved by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to hiss family and friends. I know Mike will be missed!

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"I was amazed how professional the team at Aria Funeral Preston Dallas Texas are. They guided me through the process and my options of their services that they offered for my mother. They are compassionate, caring, calm, good listener, efficient and did an excellent job! Thank you!"
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"If I could give 6 stars I would. Aria made a difficult easier to deal with by basically taking care of everything in an efficient but very empathetic manner. I can speak highly enough of Dusty Martin, who helped us with all of the planning and logistics. He was incredibly understanding and helpful."
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"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
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"Wayne and Staff, thank you for taking care of the arrangements for our mom, Exter McGee and our dad, Philip McGee. You have been great to work with during such a difficult time."
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"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"
The Peterson Family
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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
Paula Barnes
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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