RICHARD (RICK) PAUL NYKOLUK

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RICHARD (RICK) PAUL NYKOLUK With breaking hearts, we announce the sudden death of Richard Paul Nykoluk on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the age of 66 years. Remaining to forever cherish Rick's memory are his beloved wife Joyce (Petrash) of 43 years of marriage; daughter Lynn; mother Lena; sister and brother-in-law Diana (Barry) Hansell and their children Jeff (Shannon); Bradley, Ryan and his only niece Nadine; nephews Gordon (Kim) Nykoluk and their children Mikaela, Tara and Courtney of Winnipeg; Douglas (Dorothy) Nykoluk and children Sean, Bryan and Jessica and sister-in-law Sylvia, all of Abbotsford, B.C.; mother-in-law Emily Petrash; Uncle Lenoard Nykoluk and family of California; Aunty Mary Lopuck of Winnipeg; Aunty Jo Lopuck and family of Winnipeg; as well as numerous relatives in Winnipeg and the U.S.A.; his extended family in Manitoba and Ontario; and lastly his Feline Loves Ko-Ko, Alla and Jacker. He was predeceased by his father, Paul in 1992; brother Jack in 2001; father-in-law Jim Petrash in 1991; as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins in Canada and the U.S.A. Rick was raised and educated in Transcona and spent many happy hours at the old East End Community Club and hanging out with his buddies. He met Joyce in 1960, married in 1963 and had their beloved daughter in 1967. Rick worked in the Trucking and Storage Industry all his life, with Star Storage, Sea-Way Midwest and his dream job at Bronco with the Dream Team . His last employment of many years was with Paramount Storage Ltd. where he found his other dream team . Dad loved the cottage at the Big Whiteshell, the late nite B.B.Q.'s, bonfires and a cold one or two. He loved to travel, which took him to Vegas and just recently to B.C. with his brother, which he treasured deeply. Rick loved to go to the casinos, going to the Jet Games and racquet ball games he shared with his nephew, Gordon. He also enjoyed all the Good Times at Diana and Barry's farm and all the Malanka's with the old gang. Dad was a hard working, dedicated family man who loved life! His daughter was his pride and joy. He was a quiet, gentle soul that will be missed forever. In accordance with Rick's wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. We wish to thank the Radiation Dept. at CancerCare; Dr. B. Komenda for his compassionate care and to all the staff on 3 North East at the Concordia Hospital; special thanks to Ruth R.N. who helped us so much with Rick's final journey; to Janice Briggs of W.R.H.A. who was so kind, considerate yet so professional; to Aunty Martha Ryan for always being there; to Abe Harder for his guidance and Liz and Larry Grezbeniak for their support. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick's memory may be made to the Cancer Care Manitoba, Sarcoma Division, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3E 0V9, The Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent Street, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3 or any No Kill Pet Shelter. Rick's arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned Funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 4665

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 04, 2006