October 8, 1934 – July 30, 2024   

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and husband, Michael Wolansky, at age 89. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family on July 30, 2024. Mike is survived by his children Jeff (Therese Dasilva) Wolansky, Sherry Wolansky, Tracey Wolansky (Marc Faubert) and his wife Dina. Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren Chris Tompkins, Jamie Wolansky, great-grandchildren Hailey and Riley, step-children Eugene (Juanita) Devries of Grand Prairie, AB, Darlene (Kevin) Keeping of Grand Prairie, AB, Lorie (Darcy) Matheson) of Grand Prairie, AB, Shawnna Devries of Grand Prairie, AB, and Dawn Devries of Surrey, B.C., step-grandchildren Brandon Keeping, Skyler Keeping, Morgan Matheson, Eric Matheson, Gabriel Devries, Jacob Devries, and step-great-grandchildren Kaydence Matheson and Rylee Matheson. Mike was predeceased by his brother Steve. 

Mike was born in Mundare, AB, on October 8, 1934. After moving to B.C., Mike was employed with CP Railway from July 1956 to March 1990. He was an active member of Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 for 33 years, serving as president for three separate terms. Mike was an avid outdoorsman, adventurer and horseman; spending many years on the racetrack with his beloved horses and having the notable accomplishment of winning the Canadian Derby with Hurricane Benny in 1990. 

Mike enjoyed travelling with Dina in his later years – destinations included Ukraine where he was able to see where his father lived, Holland, across Canada in the RV, Alaska, as well as Arizona for several years. Mike loved going to Mexico when they visited Arizona. They would venture over the border almost every other day, because Mike got on so well with the people down there. One time, when camped on the beach in Mexico, Mike, Dina and friends went all the way down the Baja as far you can go. Even after they stopped travelling into the US, they loved camping all around B.C. with friends from the Elks and their neighborhood. 

Mike will be most remembered for his hard work and ingenuity. 

He will be missed by all who knew him. 

A Celebration of Mike’s Life will take place on August 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Elks Hall #102, 1121 12th Street, Kamloops, B.C. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Cypress Funeral and Cremation Services for the Wolansky family.

• Date : 2024-07-30
• Location : Kamloops