Obituary of Michael Mychajluk

MYCHAJLUK, Michael “Mike” September 19, 1950 – March 14, 2025 On Friday, March 14, 2025, Michael “Mike” Mychajluk of Mundare, Alberta passed away unexpectantly at the age of 74 years. Mike was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, grew up in Calgary and spent most of his adult life living in the Edmonton area including the last 20 years in Mundare, Alberta. These 20 years could be considered some of the happiest times in his life. Mike completed a BSC in Zoology at the University of Alberta and worked in this field for a number of years. He then held a variety of jobs including that of custodial work prior to retirement with the Elk Island Catholic School Board. It was during this transition period that he developed a passion for collecting antiques and collectables. He loved to participate in their shows and frequented them in places such as Saskatoon, Maple Creek and Red Deer just to name a few. His favorite was the show in Saskatoon. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing cards especially cribbage and listening to CKUA. He was lifetime sports hockey fan of the U of A Golden Bears. Mike will be dearly missed by his sister Anne Mychajluk (Greg Streich); furry friends Smokey and Juniper; Oleksiy Kachmar and Dr. Iuliia Kysla and their children, numerous relatives in Ukraine; his friend of 50 plus years Larry, his spouse Doreen Funfer and their family, his Mundare neighbours, special friend Shelley and numerous friends from both his science / antique and collectible days . Mike was predeceased by his parents Dmytro (Annylyna) Mychajluk. A Parastas (Funeral Service) will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025. At 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Cremation has taken place. Internment to follow at later date in Queen’s Park Cemetery – Calgary, Alberta. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the “University of Alberta, Faculty of Science -SCI Fund” or the charity of one’s choice.