Birth date: Feb 16, 1942 Death date: Jul 8, 2025
Watch the Service Livestream Here Erika Pinkos (Wiege) age 83 years old, passed away, with family by her side, on Tuesday July 8, 2025. She was born in Germany but made Washington her home. Erika is survived by her children Rudy Read Obituary
It’s hard to put into words all the things that made my Oma so special. My mind has been going in a million directions trying to figure out how to say everything I feel. So many memories are flooding in—each one a reminder of how much I’ll miss her, and how deeply it hurts to know we won’t be making any new ones together.
I can still hear her voice, all the familiar phrases I’ll miss so much. Oma was such a strong woman, deeply devoted to her family. She never missed a chance to remind Bret and me to take good care of each other.
I will miss absolutely everything about her—the warmth, the steadiness, and the sense of security she always brought into my life. She was a constant, loving presence in my life, and someone I could always count on. She will always be a part of me; after all, I’m an extension of her. I like to think that my orneriness comes from her—I used to remind her of that every time she called me ornery.
If I had to choose one word that captures her best, it would be loyal. She was married to my Opa for 50 years and remained fiercely loyal to her family and friends throughout her life.
We’ll miss her deeply, but I find comfort in knowing she’s with Opa again, and resting peacefully in the presence of our Lord. Her love, her strength, and her spirit will stay with us forever.
We were so lucky to have her, and I’ll carry her with me always.
Love you, my Oma!
Wishing I could be there to celebrate your life and love. You have been a second Mom to me for a lot of years, I will miss everything about you and I will honor how you always made me feel part of the family!! Tell Dad I said hello and if you see my Mom, tell her I love her and miss her!!
I remember first meeting her. She was always very welcoming to me and often commented on my kiddos. I can tell she had great love for Bret and Sara. I loved that about her. She was also quite the fighter with a can do attitude. She will be greatly missed and her legacy will live on through Sara and Pinkos 💜will miss you Oma!
