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Michael “Mike” Kisil

Birth	:	6 Nov 1914 Alberta, Canada
Death	:	20 Mar 2012
Burial	:	Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	53.6245003, -113.3816986
Description	:	Published on March 24, 2012 KISIL, Michael November 6, 1914 ~ March 20, 2012 Mike was born to Stephen and Korolka Kisilevich in a log house on their farm, at Plain Lake Alberta. He was the third child of fourteen. He passed away peacefully at age 97, with his family by his side. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Pauline of 75 years; four daughters; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is survived by brother Joe and sisters Tillie Williams, Pearl (Bob) Davis and Rose... Read More	Published on March 24, 2012 KISIL, Michael November 6, 1914 ~ March 20, 2012 Mike was born to Stephen and Korolka Kisilevich in a log house on their farm, at Plain Lake Alberta. He was the third child of fourteen. He passed away peacefully at age 97, with his family by his side. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Pauline of 75 years; four daughters; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is survived by brother Joe and sisters Tillie Williams, Pearl (Bob) Davis and Rose (Fred) Wolos. As well as numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends. Mike was predeceased by his mother Korolka, father Stephen, stepmother Anastasia, brothers John, Paul, Martin and Adam, sisters Nellie, Margaret, Angela, Mary and Anne. Mike left the farm for Edmonton in the midst of the Depression, where he found work as a painter. With a bicycle, ladders and paint brushes 'Mike's Painters and Paperhangers' was born. Mike took many courses to improve his career. In 1934 Mike met the love of his life, Pauline Kozak, and two years later, November 8, 1936 they were married at the bride's home near Smoky Lake. Four daughters were born to them. Mike joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1944 and in his words 'walked all across Europe' serving in the front lines in Belgium, Holland and Germany. Upon returning to Canada, Mike reopened his painting business and became recognized as a 'master painter' He served as President of Edmonton Painters and Decorators Assoc., President of Alberta Decorating Council and President of the Canadian Association of Painting and Decorating Contractors Council. Mike loved fishing, big game, duck and goose hunting. Over the years Mike and Pauline along with family and friends spent many enjoyable summers at the cabin they built at Lac La Nonne. They spent 17 winters travelling most of Canada and every state in the U.S. They were also overseas to London, Rome and Bulgaria. Over all the years Mike and Pauline's home was a welcoming place for family and friends coming to the city. Mike could fix shoes, bicycles and 'broken hearts'. He listened to and counselled many in need of a sympathetic ear. Mike volunteered many hours of work at Strathearn United Church and other community projects. To Mike and Pauline, family was everything. He was most proud of his children's accomplishments. His patience, kindness and wisdom will be missed by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 27 at 2:00 P.M. at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road Edmonton. Interment and a reception will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of your choice.

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Michael “Mike” Kisil's memorial is located at: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Canada.
When did Michael “Mike” Kisil death?
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Latitude: 53.6245003
Longitude: -113.3816986

Family Members:

Parent

Stefan Kisilewich

(1883 - 1970)

Caroline Wasylciw Kisilewich

(1892 - 1918)

Spouse

Pauline Kozak Kisil

(1915 - 2014)

Siblings

John Kisilewich

(1911 - 1998)

Paul Kisilewich

(1912 - 2001)

Nadia Kisilevich

(1920 - 1938)

Margaret Kisilewich Wright

(1921 - 2002)

Angela Kisilewich Ruptash

(1922 - 1991)

Martin Kisilevich

(1923 - 1989)

Adam Kisilevich

(1930 - 1994)

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