Michael who was born in Berlin, Germany passed away in Edmonton on April 24, 2019 at the age of 78.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Samuelette Wilinski-Schwake; son, Michael S M Schwake, his twin sister, Gudrun; sister, Ruth; and their surviving family & friends.
Mike was predeceased by his father, Hermann; mother, Katherina; and brother, Peter.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Holy Rosary Church, 11485 – 106 Street, Edmonton with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton.
Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Schwake of Edmonton
Apr 24 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta
So sorry for your loss…Michael was truly such an intelligent unique person…we met Michael years ago at the Strathcona Skating rink at Scona School…can remember him and his gorgeous 1965 Navy Blue Mustang Convertible…he would arrive in his fur hat and coat…so classy…after skating we would go back to his apartment for coffee…can remember his beautiful procelain shes in his cabinets and he was extremely fussy….we connected again at Bonnie Doone Mall where he was working…so nice to see him….we then connected again at the Cross Cancer Clinic…my husband Han’s was also battling cancer…kidney, lung cancer…Han’s succumbed to that disease one and half years ago…Han’s was from Berlin as well…we met him at the clinic many times and Michael SM he wast so very proud of you…may the beautiful memories of this beautiful soul help you with days ahead…take care