Obituary of William Yurko

YURKO, William

October 27, 1929 – June 24, 2017

On Saturday, June 24, 2017, William Yurko, of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Hairy Hill passed away at the age of 87 years.

William is survived by Elizabeth Yaremko and his loving family, his children Roxanna (Wayne), Brenda and Mike (Kim); grandchildren Joshua, William, Devon, Dylan, Brandon and Brynn; great-granddaughter Emma; sister Tina (Ernie) Feduniw; brother-in-law Norman; along with numerous relatives and friends.  William was predeceased by his parents Mike and Helen Yurko; sisters Lillian and Marie; his brother Constantine.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church – Boian with Very Reverend M. Panciuk officiating.  Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation – Cross Cancer Institute” or to the “St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church – Boian.”