Mike Striga. With great sadness we announce the passing of Mike Striga of Mullingar, SK at the age of 85. He passed peacefully after a brief illness, in the presence of family, at St. Paul鈥檚 Hospital, in the early morning of May 2, 2016. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Melita, who continues to reside at the farm they built together. Mike was born to Anna and Louis Striga at their farm near Sandy Lake, SK on August 20, 1930. He had nine siblings; predeceased by John, Anne, Pete, Steve, Fred, Helen, Stella, and Walter, and survived by Sophie Nykiforuk in North Battleford, SK. Mike left behind a strong family legacy and is lovingly remembered by his two sons; Albert (wife Gay, Calgary, AB) and Ron (Hinton, AB), numerous grandchildren; Greg and Sarah Striga (Al鈥� and Gay's), and Lesley Striga, Michelle Wohlberg (husband Dan), Rebbeccca Striga, Chantalle Striga, Taylor Striga, and Megan Striga (Ron鈥檚), as well as his great-grandchildren; Kylie, Colton, and Tyson Salisbury (Lesley鈥檚), Lars Wohlberg (Michelle and Dan's), Riley, Kaley, and Britney Hunt (Chantalle鈥檚) and a baby girl expected soon (Rebbecca鈥檚). Mike was raised farming, and held many other careers such as ranching, operating heavy equipment, and logging. He was well-liked and respected in the community, and many friends and neighbors will feel a large loss with his passing. Mike was a strong, active, hard-working man who could entertain you with many lively stories which he always peppered precisely with names, dates, places, and colorful memories, 鈥渂y jeepers鈥�. He kept his sharp mind honed and up-to-date with current affairs, news, politics, and sports, (especially curling and hockey) and wouldn鈥檛 hold back his determined opinion about any of them. Right up until the day he fell ill, Mike could still be found playing various musical instruments, singing, splitting wood, enjoying a drink, cooking homemade soup, and winning two out of three in cribbage. Mike was a skilled fisherman, enjoyed camping, wildlife, travel, and always kept his yard and garden flawlessly groomed with pride. As per Mike鈥檚 wishes, there will be no funeral service. Flowers or donations can be made to St. Paul鈥檚 Palliative Care Ward, who provided end-of-life care. Your condolences can be mailed to P.O. Box 29, Mullingar, SK S0M2A0 鈥淕o get your parts, Pops, we will catch up with you鈥�. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, 306-244-5577.
