Erika Mushorn Obituary
Obituary for Erika Mushorn
Erika S. Mushorn, 31, of Troy, died on Dec. 27 at Samaritan Hospital after a heart attack.
Erika was born in Albany, raised in Halfmoon, and most recently lived in Lansingburgh. She was preceded in death by her father, Mushorn, her grandmother, Joan Mushorn, and her beloved uncle, Scott Mushorn.
Erika was a housewife and mother of five wonderful children. Her children and the love of her life, Derek Matala, were her everything, her reason for waking up every morning. Erika previously worked as a customer service manager at the Halfmoon Walmart, where the people she worked with became like family to her.
Her last job was with her sister, April Mushorn, at Half Moon Hewitt’s Garden Center. I think anyone who knew her would agree that this was a deadly combination (in the most loving way).
When Erika and her sister got together, there was never a dull moment, and the work was never dull.
Erika and Derek Matala and their five children—Derek A. Matala Jr., Nathan J. Matala, Dominick A. Matala, Nina E. Matala, and Grace L.—survive through their steadfast love.
Matala. She is survived by her mother, Wendy L. Mushorn; her sisters, Teresa L. (Christopher) Phillip and April M. (George) Mushorn; her mother and father-in-law Tammy and Harry Matala. Erika is also survived by her nephews Justin S. Mushorn and David P. Clarke, her aunts Susan E. Clarke and Kelly (Mushorn) Fox, and many nieces and nephews.
Erika touched so many people in so many ways. She loved music, family, friends, and animals. Erika was always the life of the party; The party didn’t start until she arrived, usually late. Erika was a beautiful soul with a brilliant, quick mind, an infectious laugh, a zest for life, and a razor-sharp tongue when needed. Her absence will be deeply felt, so words cannot fully capture the impact. This is not goodbye; it will give them hell up there, Erika, until we see you on the other side.
Visiting hours will be Friday, January 5, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Route 9, in Clifton Park. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to the Mushorn family to cover funeral expenses and to help their children.
Erin Holland
Erin Victoria Holland (born 21 March 1989) is an Australian singer, television host, model, dancer, charity worker and beauty pageant titleholder. Erin Holland won her national title, Miss World Australia, on 20 July 2013.
She also appeared as a sports presenter in the Pakistan Super League in seasons 4, 5, 7, and 8, covering the matches at the ground and the post-match ceremonies. Erin Holland married to Australian cricketer Ben Cutting.
Early life
Obituary for Erika Mushorn
Holland was born to parents Trish and Mark Holland in Cairns, Far North Queensland. Her love for music began at three when her father taught her to play the recorder. Since this early introduction, she has trained as a classical, musical theater, and jazz singer, played clarinet and saxophone, and studied music theory. She dreamed of one day appearing on Broadway.
Holland learned jazz and tap dancing from the age of four and achieved distinction in the Advanced R.A.D Examinations. She performed in orchestras, big bands, choirs, brass bands, and many other musicals during her school years.
Her amateur theater credits include leading roles in Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Annie (Lily), and Fame (Carmen). After graduating from Cairns State High School in 2006, Erin moved to Sydney on a scholarship to pursue her dreams and studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Education
Holland is a classically trained soprano with a Bachelor of Classical Voice from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In 2006, she received a scholarship from Cairns State High School. Erin also received a music scholarship from the Women’s College, University of Sydney, where she completed four years of her undergraduate studies.
She has achieved advanced qualifications in classical singing, clarinet, A.M.E.B theory exams, and jazz and tap dance exams.
Model Career
Miss World Australia 2013
Obituary for Erika Mushorn
Holland beat 32 finalists on 20 July 2013 to be crowned Miss World Australia. For the talent portion of the pageant, Holland sang “Maybe This Time” from the 1972 musical film Cabaret and won first place and Miss World Australia Talent. She represented Australia at the Miss World International pageant in Bali, Indonesia. Her success is due to her wonderful family, friends, and the Miss World Australia organization.
Miss World 2013
Holland was crowned Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty, Oceania, on 28 September 2013, finishing in the top 10 in the overall competition from 130 countries. For the talent portion of the competition, she sang “Someone Like You” from the 1990 musical Jekyll & Hyde, for which she won first place. Erin also placed first runner-up in the coveted Beauty With A Purpose philanthropy event and eighth in Interview.
As the reigning Miss World Oceania, Erin has traveled with the Miss World organization since the pageant, performing and participating in events in China and the United States and most recently appearing and judging at the International Mister World 2014 pageant in England.
Charity work
Obituary for Erika Mushorn
Holland, a former beauty queen, proudly represents the International Beauty with a Purpose Charity as an ambassador. Her dedication and passion make her a true advocate for positive change in the world of beauty and beyond. As such, she has actively supported the Lilla Community, a remote Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, Australia.
She is also involved with Variety, Children’s Charity, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is an ambassador for McHappy Day in support of the Ronald McDonald Charity.
Former Miss World Australia Erin Holland shares her marriage proposal and love story with Ben Cutting (Missing Erika Mushorn)
No, you fell in love with someone from cricket. I fell in love with her because of cricket, but not because I play cricket. I don’t think you met him at cricket. You have met him before, yes, N9 years AG. How did it happen?
Instagram: My whole life takes place on Instagram. Instagram: God, we can’t get one of those. Why are we already on Instagram? Why can’t we get one like that? Gosh, check your DMs. You never know, but I check my DMs. It’s not that. I am a mother.
I don’t know if they know that I have two children. Okay, so you guys met via Instagram; yeah, he’s helping you with this cricket thing and all? For starters, absolutely. I said, okay, tell me every wrong question you’ve ever had. I will never ask. Tell me some good questions, and if you know, as a moderator.
Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, you panic. You’re confused, and you need something to fall back on. You can say, “Give me ten good questions, and what if I forget?” I can record it there, and then you never forget or regret your research. So even if you don’t use them, you’d rather be over-prepared than under-prepared, so I just did.
I have read a lot. I’m watching interviews, so our computer wants to know who proposed to you or him first. Oh, heh, oh heh, of course I knew. I knew it was an exciting story. I almost got so mad at him. I thought, “I’m done. Where is this going?” It’s been four years. This is a story of every woman’s life. But he proposed in February, and then I went to PSL 2019.
Oops, so it got extended because he suddenly went to the IPL. It’s May, and I’m fighting him. I think I’m done, then. It was a chasing game now because of the PSL and this opportunity. Read more.
