Edna Alice Mikez's Obituary
Mikez, Edna Alice, Born October 17, 1929 in the Republic of Panama and passed away May 28, 2020 in Plano, TX. Edna was born in her beloved Republic of Panama, the fourth of six children. The love the family shared for each other was passed on to the next generation. Family meant everything, later adopting the motto Nothing Beats Family. She met her husband George in the former Panama Canal Zone and remained there until they retired in 1980. Texas became their next home, where they were happy to have their children nearby. Edna was a devout Catholic and EWTN Catholic Television became her favorite channel. One of the most memorable trips she took was a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. She gave her time unselfishly, caring for her mother in Panama and later visiting nursing homes to pray the rosary with the residents. Edna asked for very little, saw beauty in everything, loved to laugh, enjoyed the simple things in life, such as watching the birds and squirrels outside her window, and always felt blessed with her family and friends. Edna was preceded in death by loving husband George Mikez, siblings William McArthur, Ruth Ingram, Charles McArthur and George McArthur, and parents Eusebia and William McArthur. Edna is survived by daughter Debbie (Tim) Conard and son George (Kristi) Mikez, as well as grandchildren Michael Conard, Brian (Claudia) Conard, Tom Hoover and Carleeanna Hoover, great granddaughter Kress Conard, brother Edgar McArthur, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends and family on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at Restland Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 9:00AM at Restland. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to EWTN Global Catholic Television Network at www.ewtn.com or 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210.
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