Obituary of Sylvester John Lakusta

LAKUSTA, Sylvester John September 17, 1925 - December 21, 2015 Sylvester (Sylver) Lakusta of Two Hills passed away peacefully at the Vegreville Care Centre at the age of 90 years on December 21, 2015. Sylver was a loving husband to Olga for 68 years, a strong father to Linda (Richard) Roye and Sharon Schmidt, and a doting grandfather to Shawnda (Shane) Beaudoin and Jaclyn (Jay) Schmidt. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary. Sylver was a family man, creating many lasting memories with his siblings, nephews, nieces, and extended family. He lived a life full of passion and commitment for everything he put his mind to. He was respected in his community, dedicating countless hours to the Two Hills Senior Citizens' Club, Two Hills Fish & Game Association, and his many other volunteer activities. He is remembered by many as the the town barber and for the billiards hall where he and his wife Olga kept all the local kids in line. Sylver was a man of many hobbies and talents. He was a skilled snooker player, an enthusiastic fisherman, a green-thumbed gardener, and an innovative tinkerer - every scrap could be reinvented! He had compassion for all living things, and provided a caring home to many family pets over the years. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial dinner will be held at the Two Hills Senior Citizens' Centre, 4903 47 Avenue, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Donations may be made in Sylver's memory to your local SPCA or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.”