- Date Of Birth: December 18, 1956
- Date Of Death: October 27, 2022
- State: New Mexico
Michael D. Collins, 65, passed away at home on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother John and Mary Jo Collins.
He is survived by his partner of 37 years, Joyce Ellis, sister Susan, brother Steve, along with two nephews and two nieces.
Mike, as he was commonly called, was born in Austin, Texas but lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico most of his life. Mike was a fighter; beating both cancer and diabetes. Mike loved sports especially horse racing. His knowledge of owners, trainers and jockeys gained him over 500 winning circle pictures.