🕯 Dr Roger Bernard lit a candle I am very saddened to hear today of the passing of Michael Touma. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the vast BBX network that he established which I feel very honoured and privileged to be a small part of. Michael I found to be extremely visionary with a sharp piercing intellect, he will be sadly m...more

When we met 14 years ago it was an immediate meeting of mind and soul and for reasons unbeknown to me it seemed that we were meant to be the fondest of friends. My dearest friend they have only separated us for the shortest of time we will continue our conversation as if there was no separation. You are missed but I have the memories close to me,...more

🕯 Laurie Muir lit a candle I was saddened to receive the notice of Michael's passing, he was a person who was a driving force in the barter industry. Michael was an amazing individual both in life and in business. Today the BIZpaye family worldwide extends our deepest thoughts and prayers to Michael's family in this very difficult time. ...more

🌷 Carolin Macdonald gave a flower A charismatic world giver who nourished our souls selflessly. A mentor, a fighter, a pillar of our community and a pops to 9 grandchildren, I know U will guide us lov u

🕯 Shimeez Shamshoodeen lit a candle A true leader has been lost to this world. A respectful man that had the ability to make all staff feel valued, appreciated and more than just another employee. A great mentor with a sense of humour. He stood up for what he believed in. He made no apologies for who he has. That made him adored by many. He provi...more

My memories are of Michael's love for his Family.. Of hearing how he & Mireille stood together in a main street of Christchurch during that devastating earthquake - both comforting staff while the ground & buildings shifted & fell. But my favourite memory will be witnessing Mireille’s unswerving love & support during Michael’s illness – and in t...more

🕯 Christie Morris lit a candle A True Gentleman Gone way to Early, He was not just my Boss but a great Mentor, nothing was ever to hard for him he was always there for his staff, his legacy will forever live on just how he would like it, his family are doing him proud, RIP Mr Touma you will be Deeply missed

🕯 Saviz Savisyar lit a candle I had the honour and the priviledge to work closely with Michael Touma for over 10 years. More than a boss, Michael was my best friend and my top mentor. He was a great leader, a wise businessman and generous human being. He will always live in my thoughts and his soul may rest in peace.

🕯 BBX Western Sydney lit a candle My condolences to the Touma Family. It is very sad news. We wish all the BBX Family well From Emad, Gold Mine Jewellers

🕯 Ray Lastelle lit a candle I am still coming to terms with the loss of Michael. Very sad and tradgic news. He was an absolute gentleman, a great leader and a very positive person. I certainly feel for his immediate family who have to deal with this. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. A friend and Legend. RIP Michael.

Michael Touma 1959 - 2016 It is with sad news we announce, Michael Touma, brilliant founder of the BBX International Group has passed suddenly July 7th, 2016, aged 56 years. Taken too early, he is succeeded by his wife Mireille Touma, four daughters and nine grandchildren. For more than two decades at the helm of BBX International, a charis...more

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🕯 Esther lit a candle Deeply saddened by the news of the death of Michael Touma and wishes to extend my deepest condolences to the Touma family for your loss. We will miss his visits to Malaysia. Michael always had a welcome, constructive word of advice and will missed his good humour.  Would like to join in honoring Michael's memory. You wil...more

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🕯 Tony Terranova lit a candle My dear Friend Michael, you are an inspiration to all of those who met you! You have outstanding intellect, outstanding empathy, outstanding discipline but most of all you were a friend to me and to so many others. Michael you have always been a loving husband, a loving father and Grand Father, a loving son, a lovin...more

Michael a man with a big heart for his personal family and his BBX family. Through Carolin with your guidance from above, may all your visions for the future be realised. R.I.P. Michael. From "Nuts"

🕯 Klara lit a candle My heart goes out to the Touma family. I hope that your heart will recover from the shock of saying good bye to the one you love so unconditionally. Michael was a lovely man and supported me over the years and helped with gifts to my charity. I will always treasure his memory. Klara Kaye..

Was think when u getting better will come to see you and have lunch together. Didn't think you could go so suddenly :(. (You will say: Ying, write proper English, write formally!) Rest in pease my friend, boss. Will remember your creative, funny, explore spirit, forttitude attitude and generous heart. R.I.P. friend, if you get bored in heaven, b...more

🕯 David Freeman lit a candle A chance meeting over 20 years ago started our association with Michael, Mireille and BBX firstly as Franchise owners and later as GM. It was the start of BBX in Sydney and Michael and I developed a strong friendship in those formative years. I cherished and welcomed that friendship in later years and I'm sure Michael...more

🕯 Tim lit a candle I've never forgotten my first meeting with Michael in 1993 and I never will. There was another memorable meeting not long after when he told me he was starting BBX and invited me to join. So many many things have happened to me since then that never would have but for meeting Michael and of course Mireille was his devoted par...more

🌷 Trauchessec gave a flower C'est avec une très grande tristesse que nous avons appris le départ de Michael. Même si nous ne nous sommes pas vus de nombreuses fois, je garde un souvenir de chacune de nos trop brèves rencontres. Aujourd'hui je pense très fort à ma tante et mes cousines. Nous vous embrassons très fort et nous sommes avec vous dans...more

🕯 Ying lit a candle 怀念您，你好吗？老朋友！一路走好，天堂再见！

🕯 Martine TRAUCHESSEC lit a candle Un premier message sur le coup de l'émotion. Je me rappelle un homme généreux, avec un coeur grand comme cela. J'espère que, pourquoi pas, il retrouvera Jean Paul dans l'au dela. Bye bye Mickael. Martine

🕯 Ross Swadling lit a candle Im so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I first met Michael in 1990, what a great character and sense of humor. He will be sadly missed . My condolences to Mireille and his family

🕯 Lance Bryant lit a candle It is with deep regret to hear of Micheal passing My deepest sympathy to Mireille and all the family at this time of sorrow

As it is said life is no dress rehearsal we are but a fleeting spec in time. Our paths cross, memories made and than before you know it we move off into histories pages. What we leave behind is a memory, a legacy, for those we come in contact with during our time on this earth. Michael may you rest in peace, may we that are left behind remember yo...more

🕯 Isabelle Townsend lit a candle From France, When I first met Michael, I think of a big cheerful, and kind bear. I didn't know him as well as I would I wished, but I can clearly remember a few and funny things. For the bear part, I reckon I was a bit afraid of him when I was a child. He was physically impressive. There was also the issue of l...more

🕯 Brooke lit a candle Mr Touma... An inspirational man taken way too soon... A motivator, Innovator, a driving force, a figure I will continue to look up to in awe of his work and successes. RIP.