Mihelcic Family
Our Deepest Sympathies to Milena's family.. she will be remembered as a loving neighbor for many,many years..Our Condolences to all her Family.
Emily,Peter,Betty Schuessler and Family
MIHELCIC (NEE TELIČ), Milena
1940 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Milena Mihelcic. She was born on September 28, 1940, in Cerknica, Slovenia, to Franciska and Janez Telič and left us peacefully on October 14, 2025 to join them, her husband Frank, and brother Janez.
After Frank immigrated to Canada in the ‘30s, Milena later followed in 1962, and the two were married here upon her arrival, beginning a full life together in Kirkland Lake and the family cottage in Sesekinika, where they raised their family and built lasting friendships.
Milena will be forever loved and remembered by her children Carol (Irving), Joe (Sabina), John (Rowena), and Cindy (Glen), was a cherished Staramama to Scotia, Joren, Cole, Adam, Erin, Zoe, and Marcus including step-grandchildren Colin and Leah, and a beloved Teta to Vesna and Teja.
She was a factory worker in Slovenia before coming to Canada then volunteered for the local Catholic Women’s League, and worked at Canadian Tire, all while raising a successful family. Mom also loved tending her gardens at home and our family cottage in Sesekinika, where countless happy memories were made throughout every season. She enjoyed nurturing her plants and took great pride in the beauty she created around her. She loved being surrounded by flowers and plants.
Always creative, she expressed herself through painting and delighted in sharing her artwork with family and friends. Each piece she gave was reflective of her desire to bring joy to others.
What a wonderful sense of humour and an incredible gift for storytelling and gab she had. She loved sharing funny and extraordinary stories of her life and took great joy in the laughter that followed. She deeply valued those visits with family, friends and neighbours. If you went near the home, you could probably hear the polka music from outside!
The family extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited Milena and supported her throughout the years. Your kindness and companionship meant the world to her. Deep appreciation is also extended to the caring staff of Blanche River Health, Timiskaming Home Support, Victorian Order of Nurses, Paramedical personnel, and the many others who provided comfort and care.
A service to celebrate Milena’s life will be held at the Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative in Kirkland Lake on Thursday, October 23, 2025, with light snacks and refreshments at 5:30 pm followed by a private family burial service at a later date.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her creativity, her sense of humour, and the love and laughter she brought into the lives of all who knew her.
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Cindy and all her family.
Cindy I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Please accept my condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP
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Mihelcic Family
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mom. I have memories of playing at your cottage while the grownups boated and waterskied. I pictured your mom with her rosy pink cheeks and beautiful smile. May she rest in peace.
Mihelcic Family
I miss seeing her at the grocery store and sharing a few words with her. She was a lovely person. Please accept my sincere condolences on her passing.
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Mihelcic Family
I remember the same as others commented, her rosy cheeks and beautiful smile. She was so friendly and gracious, I just regret that I live so far away I could not have interacted more with her. My sincere condolences to the family. Love John Adams
Cole and family
So sorry for your loss, so sad to hear of her passing, I’ll miss her deeply. My dearest sympathies to the family.
The Mihelcic family
I am so sorry to here of your dear moms passing. She was a delightful women. I always enjoyed chatting when we’d meet. I loved hearing her stories. She was such a devoted mom and a beautiful human. It was a privilege to know her.
Sincerely
Claire Schonfeldt
John, Rowena, Zoe, Adam and Erin and family
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your loved ones. May God’s comfort and strength be upon you during this difficult time.
With deepest condolences,
Belle Yeh and Guinto Family
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Cindy and Family
Dear Cindy and family.
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your very sweet Mom. Keep memories of her close to your heart. She was definitely one in a million with the kindest heart.
Take care.
Anita and Jim Haine
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Cindy & Family
What an amazing lady and terrific Staramama!
Condolences to all.
Mihelcic Family
I will miss Milena, my sister in law .Will remember fondly many family gatherings on birthdays.Christmas,and numerous other occasions alternating at her home or ours or at the cottage and sharing great meals and happy times together .
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Mihelcic family
My condolences to the family. May she rest in peace.
From Rose Pavlakovich, cousin
Mihelcic family
It was with great sadness that we learned of dear Milena's passing.
Her life path took her far to another continent, but she was and will always be in our hearts.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Cousin Marija Branisel with family.
Vsak človek je zase svet, čuden, svetal in lep, kot zvezda na nebu...(T.Pavček)
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The Mihelcic Family
We are sorry to read of the loss of your mother.
We express our condolences.
Chuck and June Wallsten
The Family
So sorry to read of your mom's passing.
Always a very kind & friendly lady. I loved chatting with her.
Brenda
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John
We were all deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. We all know how much the trips to Kirkland meant to you, Rowena and Zoe to see your mom. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you and the family.
From all your friends at Charles G. Turner & Associates Ltd, we send you strength, comfort, and support. If there's anything we can do to help—whether at work or beyond—please don’t hesitate to call.
With deepest sympathy,
Charles, Lynda, Charlie, Graeme, Harold, Tom and Devin.
Milena's family...
My deepest sympathy to Milena's family. My father ( Hugh ) lived directly across the street from Milena at 14 Woods St. My dad and his partner Yolande spent many weekends looking out for Milena when they took her to the Polish Hall ( White Eagle) after my dad's passing. I moved into his house on Wood St and spent many many days and evening's at Milena's having dinner. Listening to music and hearing all her stories ( and she had a lot of wonderful stories) I last spoke to her a few months back on the phone where we spoke and laughed for 3 hours straight . R.I.P Milena. ..
Mehelcic (nee Telîc)Melinaa
My condolences to the Mihelcic family..You are in my thoughts and prayers.RIP! Milena
Carol, Joe, John, Cindy and families
My brother kindly send me your Mother's obituary. I thought of your Mom offen-especially when I was home or on route to the lake. I was privileged to have had a visit with her a few years ago- Milena's smile and warmth had not changed a bit over the years. Sending prayers and hugs to you all!
