ROY MYKYTYSHYN

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ROY MYKYTYSHYN November 18, 1928 - October 24, 2006 Peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Roy Mykytyshyn passed away at his home with his family at his side at the age of 77. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Anna Mykytyshyn, sister Lena and brother-in-law Paul Strocen, brother-in-law Ed Ritz, two grandsons, Aaron Ruvinsky and Blainey Mykytyshyn. Left to mourn wife Betty, sisters, Stephie (Ed) Sumka of Winnipeg, MB and Sophie Ritz of Hamilton, ON; brothers, John (Alice) of Hamilton, ON, Fred (Helen) of Winnipeg, MB; children, Ronnie (Sue) Mykytyshyn of Calgary AB, Judy Mykytyshyn of Winnipeg, Dawn (Ted) Park of Matlock, MB, Daryl (Eileen) Price of Hamilton, ON, Kim (Larry) Philipchuk of Winnipeg, MB, Ann-Marie Mykytyshyn of Winnipeg; 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was born in Poland district Kowalewka in 1928, came to Canada when he was only 7 months old in July 1929 with his parents who settled in Preceville, SK. Later they moved to Roma, SK, where he attended school in Roma and Bellenden. After finishing school he moved to Winnipeg, worked in Manitoba in Crawly McCreaken Comps as a cook, he also joined the Casey shows as a (Barker) announcer that travelled throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. After leaving the shows he moved to Hamilton, ON where he met his wife Betty of 34 years. While in Hamilton he worked at Westinghouse Factory. In 1981 the family moved to Winnipeg, where they resided until passing. Once in Winnipeg Roy owned his own company Roy's Contracting. He was an active member at the Ukrainian National Home Association for many years, belonged to many legions, the German Club and other organizations. Roy belonged to the Ukrainian Musicians Association Hall of Fame. He was presented the Honorable Achievement Award. He made 5 Ukrainian Records, which are played, all over the world. Other hobbies of his included telling the best jokes, horseshoes and golfing in his favourite cowboy boots. Prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 30, at Cropo Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Green Acres Cemetery (on # 1 Highway). A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Ukrainian National Home. A special thanks to Sevens Oaks Hospital and a very, very special thanks to Stephie, Fred and Karen. What it was to let you go No one will ever know. How it felt to watch you take Your last breath on a blanket of snow. We watched and prayed For some miracle that day. For your pain and suffering to end. We didn't want you to go And your strong heart didn't want to let go As the tears rolled down And the moment came, So helpless we all were, but you had to go. For he needed you more than us, why, we will never know. For you are in heaven at his right hand. That we know Love you The Family If friends so desire, donations may be made in Roy's memory to CancerCare Manitoba. Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2006