Obituary of Michael Lee Elek
Cst. Michael Lee Elek III: Beloved father, son, uncle and friend died peacefully at his home in Regina, SK on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Michael will forever be missed by his most prized treasures: Daughters Madison Leigh, Olivia Rain, and Reiss Elizabeth, his “three butterflies” and utterly everything that he cherished with every fiber of his being. He is also survived by former wife of fifteen years, Leigh Elder, who is the loving mother of their three daughters and her son, Ethan Seib. Leigh supported Michael from his graduation at Depot and throughout the many changes of his career. Michael is also be missed by his special friend, Calee Sawyer, whom he loved dearly, as well as her children, Eythan, Dayvinee, and Kaydenz. Michael is deeply mourned by his loving father and mother, Mike Elek and Doreen (Smith) Elek, they who brought him into this world and adored him from the cradle to the accomplished and self-sacrificing man that he had become. He is dreadfully missed by his siblings: Kerri (Nigel) Watkins, Tammy (Damian) Flaman, Jerry (Mona) Elek, Alyssa (Matt) Koop, and Kristy (Chris) Karuhije. His many nieces and nephews will always feel a void in their own hearts whenever they think of him but also feel fulfilled in knowing they have so many memories and hilarious stories of their uncle as he mercilessly teased them.
Michael was born on August 10, 1977 and would grow into quite the mischievous of characters. As he grew up in White City, SK, gaining an extreme love for Christmas (thanks to his mother). Michael developed a deep sense of compassion and tender-heartedness (again from his mother), “smiling eyes” (from his father) as well as an electrifying bawdy humor (definitely thanks to his father), that his friends, family, and brothers in arms would know him for.
Michael Elek achieved his childhood dream, inspired from an episode of the 1979 comedy series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” to “be a cop” and as soon as he was of age, he set to the task of preparing to becoming a great Canadian hero with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
He would go on to getting his degree in Criminology at Lethbridge Community College in the spring of 2001 and soon after applied to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy, also known as “Depot” at the RCMP barracks in Regina, SK. On February 4, 2002 and at the young age of 24, Cst. Michael Lee Elek became a full-fledged Mountie, graduating with Troop 12 of F Division. He received his first posting in Loon Lake, SK. Cst. Michael would “climb the ladder” with a single-minded determination to have a career that was seemingly born of the stuff of myth, legend, and story–– especially to those not in Law Enforcement.
Cst. Michael “Mikey” Elek specialized in many branches of the RCMP all the while receiving strength of mind, body, and spirit, some of these branches included: Underwater Recovery, Firearm Training, Federal Policing (serious and organized crime), Protective Operations, Special Operations, Air Marshalling, Counter Terrorism, Drug Section, Surveillance Specialist, Aircraft Assault, and his absolute favourite, Emergency Response Team (ERT). He was strong in his job with integrity, humour, and compassion that made him well known for his “quiet confidence” and stubborn but stout heart that helped him get the job done.
Cst. Michael Lee Elek III lived his life powerfully with strength and inspiration. While doing so he accomplished what many good Canadians dream of doing: He made our country of heroes both a safer and more peaceful place. He sacrificed much but with an equal love for justice and mercy. Mikey’s vigilance and gentleness, his vigor and wit, are all the attributes of the cheeky charmer that he was. He will be missed dearly by his family of blood and those brothers of the Force who bled with him.
We will miss you, Michael, though we know that you waited upon the Lord and are now renewed in strength in the halls of your Saviour. One day you shall meet again your family of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police because “Blessed are the Peacemakers: for they are the children of God.” Matthew 5:9.
Please join us for a special RCMP Funeral Service in honour of Cst. Michael Lee Elek at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in the RCMP Chapel, Cameron Avenue, Regina, SK. (Please use the 11th Avenue entrance or the Heritage Building lot for parking. Attendees will be escorted from their vehicles by RCMP members to the service. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream may be viewed at youtu.be/u-0e-kGJWBg. For more details visit: michaelelek.com
An Intimate Graveside Service reserved for family and close friends will be held at the Barracks Cemetery immediately following the memorial service where Cst. Michael Elek will be immortalized with the RCMP fallen as his brothers of the Force lay him to rest. Refreshments and a light luncheon will be held in the Mess Hall located next to the chapel. All are welcome to join.
In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a financial gift that goes directly to Michael’s three daughters (visit MichaelElek.com for e-transfer details). Michael’s family would love to hear your stories about him. Please share some favourite memories and photos at MichaelElek.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael
Lee
Elek 1977 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan