Michael Wilson, seventh-grade teacher and high school basketball coach, died unexpectedly last month
Michael Wilson with his wife, Krista; and 2-year-old daughter, Maybelle. The beloved Cuyama Valley educator died unexpectedly on Jan. 31. (Contributed photo) By Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor | @JaneneScully
February 15, 2021
| 9:10 p.m.
The unexpected death of Michael Wilson has left a big void in the Cuyama Valley, where is remembered as a beloved teacher and coach, and a man whose trips to the store netted him new friends.
Wilson, 35, of Bakersfield died Jan. 31 en route to a Southern California hospital for advanced treatment.
“Michael s death was a huge loss to the students, staff, and Cuyama community,” said Amy Sullivan, who teaches first and second grades at Cuyama Elementary School. Michael had a big personality and did a lot for the students and the community.