Obituary of William F. Melnyk

MELNYK, William F. February 23, 1921 – February 9, 2015 On Monday, February 9, 2015, William F. Melnyk of Lavoy, Alberta passed away at the age of 93 years. William is survived by his loving family, his wife of 67 years, Annie; three daughters Shirley (Bryn) Kulmatycki and their children Tracy (Greg): Ian (Morgan) along with their children Parker and Reede: Preston along with his children Dylan, Lily and Jayden: Caroline (Jim) Motiuk and their children Rhonda: and Travis (Jess) along with their children Jacob, Mila and Hayden: and Darlene (Alec) Strap and their children TessAnna (Mitch) and Latia; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. William was predeceased by one great-grandaughter Payten; his parents Fred and Annie Melnyk; two brothers Jim and Mike; eight sisters Mary in infancy, Mary, Cassie, Katie, Annie, Jean, Helen and Georgina. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation. A sincere thank you to the Dr.`s and nursing staff at the Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre in Mundare for their care and compassion shown to William.