April 6, 1935 - January 29, 2025
In loving memory ~
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Valma Lorraine Pawlik (Val), age 89, of Mesachie Lake, BC on January 29, 2025, in Duncan, BC, following a brief illness.
Val was born on April 6, 1935, in Viking, AB, to Ward and Aubyn Matthews, and was the fourth of seven children. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Norm and Lyle, her sister Bev, her husband of 58 years, Ed Pawlik (2022), her first fusband, Ken Halliday (1961), and her beloved sons Barry (1989) and Mike (2023).
Val is survived by her loving children: Vickie Mitchell of Grande Prairie, AB, Leslie Ash of Bellingham, WA, and Bruce Pawlik of Lake Cowichan, BC. She will be deeply missed by her thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great- grandchildren, brothers Allen, Wayne (Karen) and Keith (Tris) and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will be eternally grateful to Dr. David Froese and Sandra Fraser from Lakeside Medical Clinic, as well as Mike Wright and Robin Long from BC Emergency Health Services, for their care, compassion, and friendship over the years. Special thanks also to Kelly Heslop for being such a thoughtful, caring friend and crib partner right up to the end.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Community Hall in Mesachie Lake.
First Memorial Funeral Services
Service Details
1:00 PM