Help Us Honor Mikus Pomerenke's Final Wishes

Dear reader,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Mikus Pomerenke took his last breath at the age of 35, on 11-12-2024, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA.

Mikus was a beautiful soul, who touched the hearts of many people. His legacy lives on through the stories we tell of his many adventures, and humorous charm. He was a man of many strengths, and talents. He was a phenomenal bass musician, artist, diesel technician, brother, husband, son, dog-father, friend... these are just some of the titles he had in during his stay with us.

Mikus was a gentle soul despite his hardened exterior, a one-of-a-kind person. He was always there for those in need, always a helping hand. He fought hard for those he loved but fell short when it came to caring for himself. Those who knew him best will know what I mean when I say, he was surely too kind for his own good.

As someone who loved Mikus dearly to his last day, I am only asking for financial help, so that we may honor Mikus fully, and take care of things he unfortunately had to leave behind.

Donations made to this may contribute to:

• Vet Bills for Edel (non-Euthanize)

• Celebration of Life

• Travel Costs

• Obituary Notice

• Misc. Last Wishes

Reader, I would also like to add that you may find another GoFundMe that contributes to the death of Mikus. I would like to make clear some truths of this:

Mikus's biological family is not inviting us to share in our mourning and have not been in contact with us nor Mikus for many years. Despite this, they are hosting their own private services and are refusing communication with his married family (us). With what I fear is ignorance, they don't wish to make amends and are pushing out anyone from our side who has loved him the last 12 years of his life. We were not allowed to see him in his last breaths, especially not my sister who loved him hard enough to make him a forever part of our family. Even with their recent divorce, that did not discredit that Mikus was a family member to us, and that he always had a seat at the thanksgiving table. It will not feel the same to not have him there.

If you feel torn in your heart for whom to donate to, I urge you to please not feel discontent. Although these are of separate nature, and do not fall into the same hands, we do not mean any ill will to the other family that is reaching for assistance during these hard times. They are doing their part and paying for immense costs such as cremation and hospital bills, and we are doing our part by caring for other things left behind. We may not be in communication, but we only hope that their hearts heal, just as ours are trying to.

P.S. If you are of the Pomerenke Family, we only wish that things could be different. We all loved Mikus so much. If you wish to reach out to Adele, or I, please don't hesitate. We will send you an invitation to our own celebration of life for Mikus.

We are forever grateful to you Mikus, and you are missed so, so, much. May your memory live on in our hearts forever.

I love you so much.

Your sister,

Lisa.