On Friday, February 17, 2012 Emily Mihalynuk passed away peacefully at the Rocky Mountain Village. She was 88 years old. Emily was preceded in death by her husband Mike “Spike” Mihalynuk on September 12, 2011. February 13th would have been the couple’s 70th Wedding Anniversary.
Emily is lovingly survived by her children Margie Mueller and Bob Mihalynuk,4 granddaughters: Kerry Pomponio, Laura Lanterman, Lorenda Thompson and Tala Wambacher and 9 great grandchildren: Grace, Michaela, Jonathan, Taryn, Jesse, Alexander, Olivia, Eric and Samantha.
Emily worked hard to make her garden beautiful for everyone to see. Sharing the vegetables gave her great pride and pleasure. She also enjoyed knitting, flowers, mushroom picking, reading and crossword puzzles. Emily will be dearly missed by all who loved her.
Emily’s family would like to extend a big Thank You to Dr. Zanozin, Renee Melerka and the staff at Rocky Mountain Village for making a difficult time a little bit easier.
Services were held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 with Father Bart van Roijen, Celebrant. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services.