Elijew, Walentina
Passed: April 28, 2015
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Elijew, Walentina
Passed: April 28, 2015
Obituary
Walentina (Val) Elijew passed away at the age of 85 on April 28 in her home in Goodyear, AZ. She was born August 8, 1929 in Dnipropetrovsk, Russia to Olga Mikschewitsch. Friends and family rushed to bid their farewells during her final days, and she was surrounded by the warmth of their love, laughter and good cheer. She departed this world just hours after her last visitors flew home. Val will forever be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, and her generous and caring heart. We’ll miss you Mom, but are happy in the knowledge that you are finally at peace. Val is survived by her daughter Anna McIntosh (David McIntosh), son Alexander Elijew (Charlene Elijew), sister-in-law Lena Mikschewitsch, three grandchildren, Ryan Gauvin, Stephanie Gnoza (Stephen Gnoza), Douglas Elijew. She was preceded in death by her husband Wladimir Elijew, mother Olga Mikschewitsch, and brother Wladimir Mikschewitsch. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, May 3rd at Thompson Funeral Chapel.
4 responses to Elijew, Walentina
Anna McIntosh says:
May 4, 2015
Dear Mom,
I think you would have liked the little gathering we had to commemorate your life. As you had requested, there was no viewing, and the event was as light-hearted as possible.
Thank you for giving us the freedom to have an event so unique. We’ll remember you forever, and hold you in our hearts.
Love you Mom,
Anna
Pete Mikschewitsch and Mimi Carnes says:
May 5, 2015
Having you in our lives was an honor. Thank you for letting us say goodbye.
Anna and Alex,
We thank you for enabling us to visit during your mother’s last days. I’m sure the stories and laughter helped her know how much we all loved her. We are glad she could share a last Sangria with us. Know that you are both in our thoughts and we agree we need to visit together sooner rather than later.
Inessa DeMarco, Dave DeMarco & Aimee DeMarco says:
May 5, 2015
Val, you truly were the best aunt ever. Knowing you was a pleasure and an honor. Though miles apart, we shared many stories & memories throughout the years. I’m going to miss that. You will forever be in our hearts. So glad we got the chance to say goodbye.
Love ya!
Nadine and Jeff Eder says:
May 14, 2015
Dear Alex and Charlene,
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. Hopefully you had some quality time with her and your family and her passing was peaceful.
Nadine and Jeff Eder