John KULYK

Mr. John Kulyk June 1, 1929 - October 12, 2008 - John Kulyk June 1, 1929 October 12, 2008 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and Dido. He passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 with his family by his side. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mary (Wandzura); daughter, Karen (Len) Hrycuik, children Tara (Mike) Helms and Kyle; son, Gerald (Marlene), children Megan and Jerry; daughter, Brenda (Al) Steinke, children Kelsey and Madison; brother, Mike (Lorraine) Kulyk; sisters, Patsy (Ed) Deptuck, Stella (Elmer) Zaleschuk; and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. John was born June 1, 1929 in Cudworth, SK. He worked on the family farm until he met his soul mate Mary, who he married on October 25, 1958. He passed away 13 days short of celebrating their 50th anniversary. John worked on various construction jobs until he retired in 1985. He enjoyed working around his yard and took pride in looking after his garden and yard. John also enjoyed playing kaiser with relatives and friends. Dido was very special to all his family but especially to his beloved grandchildren. He enjoyed watching them play ball, hockey, basketball, Ukrainian dancing, and whatever activities they were involved in. He was their #1fan and they all will be missing him dearly. He was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Petrunella Kulyk; brother and sister in infancy; and mother- and father-in-law, John and Anne Wandzura. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ulmer and the nurses at St. Paul’s Hospital for their excellent care of John. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan may be made in his memory. Prayers for John will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George, 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK, celebrated by Rt. Rev. Vladimir Mudri. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent through www.parkfuneral.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach, Park Funeral Chapel, 244-2103.