Mildred Kuka; Volunteer for Many Groups
Mildred Kuka, a Camarillo resident who devoted much of her time to civic causes, died Sept. 9 while visiting her daughter, Elizabeth Tjomsland, in Mountain View, Calif. She was 82.
Kuka was born Aug. 4, 1915, in Chicago. Fifteen years ago, she moved to Ventura County from her home in Burbank. She did volunteer work for the American Red Cross, American Lutheran Church, Pleasant Valley Hospital, Meals on Wheels and the Burbank PTA.
She also was a member of the Emblem Club and the Antique Club of Camarillo.
In addition to her daughter, Kuka is survived by her son, George Kuka of Burbank; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Islands at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo, with the Rev. Ron White of the American Lutheran Church officiating.
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