I hired Mika in the late 1980’s or early nineties s to  the KP team as a MA.  She held many positions since then always happy to be helping and doing a great job. I can’t even picture her face without that beautiful smile. She was the kindest person that I ever met. None of us at KP will ever forget her

I just found out about what happened to Mika and I am devastated. I knew her when she was an MA at Kaiser-Vallejo and later after I retired as a doctor I would see her in Kaiser-Napa where she worked as a receptionist/all around patient helper when I went there as a patient. On many occasions she helped myself and I in navigating the system to get what we needed. May her name be a blessing! 

Mika was so special to me.  I loved her hugs and sweet positivity whenever we would see each other. I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful human and shining example of how to treat others.  

I’m devastated to hear of Mika’s untimely death. And find the details of her death horrible!

We worked together as part of the Admin team for years, and were particularly close during the development of the concierge position at Kaiser Vallejo. Tragic!!😭

Love you my sister ❤️ may you rest in heavenly peace 💔  give our Sami a big hug from her mama and sister Angela you both will forever be truly missed but never forgotten ❤️ 💖 

— with Harvest Church women's leadership team

Mika loved working in the kitchen and helping create a beautiful environment for our women’s Christmas brunch. — with Jo, Gina, Jana and , Eva, Norma, Marilyn, Mika, Marcie, cindy.

I would like offer by condolences to her family.  Meeks was a beautiful light in our ER.  Always with a smile, always advocating for patient's and leading with empathy and kindness.  I miss her, and just cannot believe, I will never speak to "my Meeks" again.  

I’m so sorry for your loss…she was a shining light for many of us at the Napa Kaiser Clinic. Always there to help and ask if she could help us.  Many days she just spent talking with me especially when it was a hard day. I will miss that connection with you.  I am forever grateful you were able to touch my heart only a few can.  Gone but never forgotten even if physically you are not with us I know you presence is still surrounding us with love and peace 💔

Mika was our Renal Program Assistant when I joined KP. We kept in touch even after she moved on to NSA administration team. She always helped people to her best. I have never seen Mika upset or angry. No matter how bad the situation is, she was able to keep her beautiful smile all the time. She quietly taught us (at least, me) something for sure, how to be a better person. Really shocked by the news that we lost her. She will truly be missed. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Dear Family,

I am so sorry to hear this news.  Mika was a ray of light everywhere she went.  I worked with her years ago on our service team and new I could always rely on her.  She was always there with a hug and a smile for EVERYONE.  I will truly miss her and send you my condolences.

Sincerely,

Sandy Whitmore, MD

Dear Family of Mika- I am so sorry for your loss and stunned that she is gone. When the concierge program started in Vallejo, she was the cheerful face that greeted me when I walked into work in the front of the ER. She always made rounds to check if any of us docs in rapid care needed anything to help us facilitate patient care (and of course I requested and got a hug every time). Even as she ascended to higher duties she still would seek me out, in Vacaville or Vallejo, and check in to see how she could help take care of our Kaiser patients. She gave me her number to call on her anytime I needed help to get our patients the follow up they needed from the ER. If all else failed, I would use that number - she could solve any request when needed for patient care. In the early years of the concierge program, whenever the ER was busting at the seams, she would make rounds on each and every patient and try to facilitate their care anyway she safely could. I always joked that we needed to clone her and place one of her in each ER waiting room every hour of the day. The consummate concierge, she empowered doctors and moved mountains for patients and in the end made Kaiser Permanente a better place. She is my go to example of how to love others. I pray that God will fill the empty spot inside of us with His Peace. I am thankful for having known Mika.