Obituary of Donald Frank Mogielka

1941 - 2013

It is with heavy hearts that our family tells the community that we have lost a very kind, loyal friendly man.

Don Mogielka passed away at 72 years of age on Thursday, July 11, 2013 after suffering a heart attack in Birch Bay, Washington. Don was on holidays enjoying his retirement years with his lovely wife Marje Bridgman-Mogielka. Together they had more travels and plans than years to live. Don was born on February 20, 1941 in Fernie, British Columbia and worked hard all his life. In retirement he redirected that hard work into hard play. He was living life the way everyone should, enjoying friends, family, travel and the Love of his new wife.

Don is survived by his wife Marjorie Bridgeman-Mogielka, daughters Cathy (Jerry) Mogielka and Kayla (John) Macaulay, sons Dale (Marianne) Mogielka and Robert (Sheri) Mogielka, grandchildren Mike and Dawn Macaulay, Devon Gilchrist, Braden and Noah Samsonoff, step-son Troy Bridgman, step-daughters Nicole Bilton and Leah Belik, and two sisters Marlene Lalonde and Joanne Schiebout. He was predeceased by his first wife Betty (nee Schmaltz), father Joe Mogielka and mother Beatrice Mogielka (nee Sweet).

There will be a Celebration Of Don's Life on July 28, 2013 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at 2025 - Kokanee Drive North. Please come and bring your stories of "Big Don" to share with his family and friends. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Don may do so to: The Power To Change, 2385 - 64th Avenue, Langley, British Columbia, V2Y 1N5.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com