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Kostiuk , Emilie


Emilie passed away peacefully in her 91st year on November 4th, 2009 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox.

Emilie, a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born on June 9th, 1918 to John and Philippine Getzinger in Spruce Grove, Alberta. She was the oldest of nine children.

Emilie is predeceased by her husband Bill, sisters Eileen, Elsie, and Elizabeth, her brother Edward and Grandson Scott.

Left to remember her with deep love and fondness are her three children: Larry (Audrey), Ken (Anne), and Carol (Jeff). Nine grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, sisters Lydia, Emma and Wilma and brother George.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the 2nd Floor nursing staff and her doctor, (Dr. Janice McLaughlin) and her granddaughter Suzie Kostiuk who truly helped mom during her passing.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put His arms around you and whispered,

“Come to me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.


The funeral service was held at Faith Lutheran Church, pastor Timothy Rumsch officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church to be sent to L.W.M.L. and Canadian Lutheran World Relief.



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