The Kotiw family mourns the passing of Emilia Kotiw (nee Genda), on June 4, 2019, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late William Kotiw; Loving mother of Rose and Stephen (Nancy) Kotiw; Preceded in death by her father, Bazyli and mother, Maria, nee Hnat; Dear sister of the late Paul (the late Hedwig) Genda, the late Aniela (the late Wladyslaw) Steciuk and the late Jozef (the late Katarzyna) Genda; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Emilia was a talented seamstress, master gardener, dedicated homemaker, and talented cook. She had a life-long passion for the care and well-being of animals. In her honor, donations to the A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Dr., Naperville, Il., 60563 or at www.adoptpetshelter.org, would be greatly appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Kotiw family.