Obituary of Emily Anne Bilyk

BILYK, Emily Anne It is with deep sorrow and sadness our family announces the passing of our devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Emily Anne Bilyk, on November 25, 2022, at the age of 98 years. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her children; David (Valentyna) Bilyk and Ernie (Connie) Bilyk, her grandchildren; Mark (Tammie) Bilyk, Kari (Geoff de Bruijn) Bilyk, Krista (Bodie) Kay and Paul Bilyk, and her great-grandchild Emilie de Bruijn. Emily is also survived by her sisters Amelia Hall and Eileen (Walter) Komarnisky. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd; her parents Anthony and Josie Mielimaka; her sisters; Mary (John) Bilyk, Kay (Walter) Slemko, Helen (Bill) Stecyk, Frances (Peter) Komarnisky and brother Joe (Jean) Mielimaka. Mom will be remembered for her love for her children and grandchildren, her love of travel, gardening and people. She always had time to talk and to listen to everyone she met. A Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10 :00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5705 51 St., Vegreville AB with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "University Hospital Foundation c/o Mazankowski Heart Institute or by following this link- https://givetouhf.ca/mazankowski-alberta-heart-institute/" or a charity of your choosing.