Michael Lopour

The funeral service for Michael J. Lopour was held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, at Kotrba- Smith Funeral Home in Gregory, SD, with Emmett Kotrba officiating.

Interment was at Czech National Cemetery in Gregory, SD. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Michael Jay Lopour was born on May 16, 1968, in Mitchell, SD, to Joseph J. and Brenda Lopour. The youngest of four sons, Mike grew up surrounded by family and sports, two passions that shaped his life. At age four, his family relocated to Cedar City, UT, where Mike attended East Elementary School and graduated from Cedar High School. An athlete from the start, he played little league football and baseball, and at Cedar High he lettered in football and wrestling. His athletic journey continued into college at Dixie Junior College and Southern Utah State College (now Southern Utah University), where he played football, wrestled, and competed in track and field as a hammer thrower. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education from SUSC.

On September 16, 1995, Mike married Adria Goodsell, and together they welcomed three beautiful daughters: Samantha Catherine, Alexandria Lea, and Danielle Joe. His daughters were truly the light of his life, and he took immense pride in their accomplishments. The family made their home in Colorado Springs, CO, where Mike devoted his career to teaching and coaching at local high schools. During this time, he also earned a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

Michael Jay Lopour passed away September 26, 2025, in Cedar City, Utah. He is survived by his father Joe; brothers Dirk and Dave; his three cherished daughters—Sammie, Alex, and Dani; many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother Brenda, and his oldest brother Rock.