Obituary of John Edward Rudyk

RUDYK, John Edward

July 5, 1939 – June 11, 2018

On Monday, June 11, 2018, Ed Rudyk of Two Hills, Alberta peacefully passed away at the age of 78 years.

Ed is survived by his loving family, his wife Joyce of 55 years; children Marc (Anita), Michael (Denise), Marshall (Lisa), Margaret (Jeff) Michaelchuk and Matthew (Candace); 7 grandchildren Meghan (Justin), Chad (Ashley), Darcie-Lynn, Wade (Rebecca), Travis, Olivia and Zoe; 3 great-grandchildren Kash, Addyson and Harlynn; one sister Ann Melnyk; along with numerous nieces nephews, relatives and friends.  Ed was predeceased by a son Theodore, parents Harry and Eva; brother Art (Emily); nephew Gary; brother-in-law Bill Melnyk.

A Parastas (Funeral Service) will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating.  Interment to follow in the Lavoy Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Kidney Foundation of Northern Alberta and NWT” or “Alberta Diabetes Foundation.”