Obituary of Harold Zacharkiw

ZACHARKIW, Harold December 12, 1940 – December 11, 2025 The work is done - the farmer can rest. It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Harold Murray Theodore Zacharkiw of Mundare on Thursday, December 11, 2025 just one day shy of his 85th birthday. Herald will be dearly missed by his wife of 49 years, Sylvia; daughter Jody; son Trevor and daughter-in-law Cheryl and his most loved grandchildren, Calla, Annabelle, Johnny and Norah; sister Faye (Alvin) Ewanchyshyn; sisters-in-law Marlene (Ron) Solowan and Eleanor (Randy) Cowan; nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Nettie Zacharkiw; parents-in-law John and Rose Batiuk; and brother-in-law Dennis Batiuk. A life-long resident of the Mundare area, Harold was most proud of the family farm, and he went there as often as he could, even spending 23 days operating the combine this fall. He operated road maintenance equipment for Lamont County and drove school bus for over 25 years. He enjoyed camping and was a snowbird in Yuma for 20 winters. Harold was a friend to many and was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone needing it. He was known most of all for being the candy man, with his pockets full of treats, offering them to anyone who crossed his path. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, the family requests donations be made to the Covenant Health Foundation c/o the Mary Immaculate Care Center- Mundare – End of Life Room Project. Please remember him in your prayers. Vichnaya Pamyat