It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Kenneth Olexa "MKO" at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC, on June 26, 2023.
Michael was born in Kimberley, BC, August 6, 1946. He was a very kind and generous person who always thought of others. Through his struggles with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), he always looked at the positive and had a beautiful smile on his face.
Michael will be forever missed by the love of his life Barbara, his son Nathan, daughter-in-law Danielle, granddaughter Scottie, sisters Marlene and Joan, brothers John and Irwin, many nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, mother-in-law and many great friends.
Michael was a very talented artist who created beautiful artwork, owned and operated successful custom picture framing galleries and owned and operated a computer animation business designing and creating unique 3D animation. He enjoyed playing hockey, loved golfing and was well-known for his expertise in skiing. He lived life to the fullest for as long as he was able.
We would like to thank everyone at St Paul’s Hospital
Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic, as well as Dr. Marchenko and Dr. Gil at Powell River Medical Clinic, for everything they have done over the years. They truly helped to make this journey a little easier. We would also like to thank the palliative and home
care nurses and aides in Powell River. We are very thankful to the nurses, care aides and doctors at qathet General Hospital who made Michael comfortable at the end.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the St. Paul’s Foundation to help with the research against IPF: donate.helpstpauls.com/goto/MichaelKennethOlexa.
