Obituary of Michael Joseph Mikita

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Joseph Mikita on May 5, 2025 at the age of 77, following a brief battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Temiskaming, QC, He lived a life full of grit, heart, and humour. From a young age, Mike showed a spark that couldn’t be contained—especially by the nuns at Catholic school, who quickly learned they had their hands full with his precocious spirit. That spark carried him far, shaping a life of deep love for his family, his work, and the outdoors.

Hockey was Mike’s first true passion. At just 15, he moved to St. Marys, Ontario to play goalie for the Lincolns (1964-68), finding a second family with the Edye family who billeted him during those years. It was during these years that Mike met Donna. They married in 1968 and built a life together in the country—raising three kids, Tracey, Shane, and Robin, in a home filled with laughter and plenty of mischief.

Mike never shied away from hard work. He worked as a welder and a carpenter before finding his calling as a truck driver, a job he loved. No matter the job, Mike brought pride, skill, and a tireless work ethic. Home, for Mike, was more than a house—it was a lawn to mow, a garage full of projects, a woodpile stacked just right. Whether hunting, fishing, or fixing something that didn’t quite need fixing, Mike thrived in the quiet rhythm of outdoor life. And if you asked for something, he’d bring you two – just in case.

Mike had a laugh that could fill a room and a sense of humour that put people at ease. He’ll be deeply missed by his wife Donna; children Tracey (Mark), Shane (Jenny), and Robin (Charlie); very special big sister, Eileen (Don and son Eric), grand children Zach, Connor, Noah, Riley, Elliot, Jillian, and Lauren; and extended family and friends.  Mike's was a life well-lived—loud, loving, hands-on, and full of heart.

The family would like to thank the staff at London Health Sciences University Hospital and St. Marys Memorial Hospital for their kindness and compassion in caring for Mike.

Family and friends are invited to Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, 47 Wellington St. S., St. Mary's Ontario, on Thursday May 8, 2025 from 6-8pm for visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated to The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre (London Health Sciences Foundation) or Operation Smile Canada.