Lief Michael Karpheden's Obituary
Leif Michael Karpheden
Michael was born Leif Michael Juveth in Lindesberg, Sweden. The only son of his father- the late Dr. Leif Juveth. Michael lost his father at age 3. His mother is Gunnel Elizabeth Sundelöf; who later remarried late Mr. Hans Karpheden; who played the role of Michael’s father. Survived by family Elisabeth; Johan; Rachel and family; Agneta and family; Margareta and family, and Fia and family.
Michael was an avid tennis player during his childhood-teenage years until he became physically ill; unable to pursue a tennis career. He became a tennis coach. He attended Lund’s University in Sweden.
He served as Director of Finance & Logistics- Ericsson Telecom, Chief Operating Officer-Strax Telecom. Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Celia Technologies Ltd.( Formerly Known as iCurie Lab Holdings Ltd.), Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of iCurie UK, a subsidiary of iCurie, Inc. Parent of London-based Celsius Technologies, and Chief Executive Officer-Abacus World Corp- OneBio Corp Miami/ Fort Lauderdale.
Michael had many achievements despite of his health conditions. He managed to accomplish great things including a successful business life. He was intelligent with an inherent ability to listen, to absorb and to offer his point of view and advice. His resilience and strength was quite immeasurable.
His honesty and good nature attracted people and no one could forget him. He was charming; well mannered; very polite. He had a special way of showing that he loved and cared greatly.
Michael traveled many parts of the world. He had a passion for the finest hotels; finest cuisine; finest clothing; finest cars. His greater qualities were his honesty, his kindness, his loyalty, his resilience, his confidence, and his courage.
On a beautiful Sunday morning...God whispered to Michael “Come to me” wrapped His arms around him and now he is home in heaven. All the pain, sorrow, and grief is gone. We loved you dearly in life, in death we do the same and now you are at peace forever.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. for family only and funeral service will be held in Malmö Sweden. Funeral arrangements were handled by Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 865-2353
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