Michael Steven Virgil left our physical world to return to God on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at
the age of 68. He passed away at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center due to complications
of neurological disease, with his family by his side.

Mike was born in Sidney, Nebraska February 17th, 1952 to John and Mary Virgil. Mike was the
oldest of five boys and spent his youngest years being a loving big brother to his siblings. The
family moved to Hermiston, Oregon around 1966 where Mike met his soulmate and love of his
life, Melva Ellen Mikkalo at the age of 15. The two dated for five years before getting married
Dec. 10, 1971 in Ione, Oregon. Mike and Melva moved to Twin Falls, ID in 1974 after falling in
love with the town on a honeymoon road trip to see Evil Knievel attempt to jump the Snake
River Canyon.

Mike enjoyed fishing, camping, road trips, and shooting pool. His biggest joy in life however was
spending time with his wife, children, and later on, his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife Melva Virgil, son Darrin Virgil, granddaughters Tasha Virgil,
Madison Virgil, and Italia Virgil, father John Virgil, brothers Gary Virgil, Bruce Virgil, Gabriel
Virgil, and Rodney Virgil and their respective families.

He is preceded in death by two children Lori Virgil and Coby Virgil, and his mother Mary Virgil.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held in Twin Falls, ID at a later date.