Nicholas Mikoula, 1929-2003

Nicholas Mikoula, long-time resident of the High Prairie area, passed away July 12, 2003, at the age of 73 years at the J.B. Wood Nursing Home in High Prairie.

He was born on Oct. 22, 1929 in Dublo, Ukraine to Alice and Stefan Mikoula. He and his family immigrated to Coaldale, Alta. in 1946 as farm labourers and remained in Western Canada all his life.

Throughout his life he challenged many trades and occupations. From farm labourer, butcher, plasterer, carpenter, farmer, and finally leather repair and upholstery.

In earlier years Nick enjoyed hunting, fishing, dogs, trees and woodcarving. Later in life he enjoyed electronics and leatherwork.

He will be remembered for his wide variety of skills and how he did them to his very best ability, his creativity, and wanting the very best for people he knew and loved, especially his children and grandchildren.

He leaves to mourn: former wife Maria Mikoula; daughter Julie Jackson (Rick); granddaughter Jenna; grandson Jason of High Prairie; daughter Marion Dube of Lethbridge; grandson Kevin, granddaughter Shelly Kruger (Chris) of Grande Prairie; two brothers, William Mikoula (Susan) of Vernon, B.C. and Walter Mikoula (Penny) of Salmon Arm, B.C.; and their families.

Nick's private family memorial will be held in early August 2003, at the residence of Rick and Julie Jackson.

The family expresses their sincere thanks to staff at J.B. Wood and the High Prairie Palliative Care Society for their compassion and comfort.