ROSE MIKULA CAIN passed away at home March 28,2005, after a
courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Joe Frank and
Mary Babek Mikula on Oct. 20, 1936, in Ennis Texas. She
was a graduate of St. John's Catholic High School in Ennis
and of St. Paul's School of Nursing in Dallas. She was
certified in Occupational Health and was very active in the
Occupational Nurses Association serving as president of the
local and state chapters as well as a director to the National
Organization of Occupational Nurses. She retired from AT&T in
1997. Rose was very creative, starting a company, "Rose Bud
Creations". She was interested in antiques and collectibles,
having a booth in Buchanan's Market for eight years. She was
cofounder/owner of an occupational health organization,
"Worksite Wellness." She was an active member of St. Thomas
Aquinas, serving as lector until her illness forced her to
retire. Rose was also a volunteer with the State Fair Parade
Committee for over 25 years. Burial was at St. Joseph's
Cemetery in Ennis, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jodie
Mikula and sister, Alice Livingston. Survivors at the time
of her death were her husband, Dr. Charles Cain; stepson,
Carl and wife Alice; sister, Mary Ann Albrecht and husband,
Al; Nieces: Carol Clemons and husband David, children - Homer,
Maddie and Faith; Jo Ann Livingston; Alanna Oliver and husband
Javier, children - Joshua, Luke, Sofia and Analise; Annette
Walsh and husband David, children - Brittany and Matthew.
Nephews: Andy Albrecht; Dennis Livingston, Michael Livingston
and daughter, Lydia; Kenneth Mikula and wife, Becky, children -
Keith, Bradley, and Cassie; Nick Mikula and wife, Patti and
son, Nicholas; Andy Mikula and wife, Sandra, children -
Savannah, Briana, Drew and Corey; Orren Hooper and wife,
Janise; loving extended relatives; loyal and trusted friend,
Helen Taylor.