Mika (Maria) was born on February 18th, 1926 in Krim, Russia. At a very young age, the family had to flee, through Germany to Brazil. She spent her youth in Kraul. There she met her future husband, David (Doft) Fast. They married in Colonia Nova on September 24th, 1954. She was blessed with three children, Wigand, Elvani, and Lore. They moved to Virgil, Ontario, Canada in 1966 where they lived for 13 years before moving to BC.
In 1987 she spent 8 months in the hospital during which time Maria and David decided to get baptized. She was baptized in 1988 in Sherbrook Mennonite Church.
In 1991 they moved to Abbotsford and joined Eben-Ezer Mennonite Church where they are still members today. She leaves behind her husband, three children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service for Mika Fast will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Chapel, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. A viewing will be held prior to the service.