JOHN PIHULAK

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JOHN PIHULAK Peacefully, in his sleep, on July 4, 2000, John Pihulak of Gonor, MB, at the age of 84 years. John was born in Gonor, MB on July 22, 1915 and was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Pihulak, and four brothers, Mike, Steve, Tom and Nick. He is survived by his sister Annie Robak of Edmonton, AB; sisters-in-law, Helen of Selkirk, MB, Sophie of Winnipeg, MB, Lillian of Fort Frances, ON and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and godchildren. John served in the Royal Canadian Navy for several years during the Second World War. After his discharge, he moved to Red Rock, ON, where he was employed as a stationary engineer for Domtar Packaging from 1945 to 1974. In Red Rock, he was a longtime member of Masonic Lodge No. 672, and the Royal Canadian Legion No. 226, where he served as treasurer for many years. Upon his retirement in 1974, he moved back to Gonor to the family homestead. In his earlier years, John enjoyed photography and the outdoors. After retirement, he spent many days visiting areas around Southern Manitoba and tending to his garden. John was a thoughtful and generous person, and will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews as an uncle who took a genuine interest in them. He always had an open door for his many visitors, and he relished his weekly Sunday evening get-togethers with his neighbours. Evening prayers will be held on Friday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Gonor with Very Rev. Henry Lakusta officiating. Active pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Nahirny, Bill Lalchun, Alex Pawluk, Andy Pawluk, Johnny Pawluk, Ed Klym, Lawrence Klym, and Stan and Marianne Buksak. The family wishes to thank the staff at Selkirk General Hospital and Tudor Home for their care, as well as all of Johns neighbours who have been so helpful over the years. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the St. Nicholas Church care of Andy Pawluk, Box 19, Grp. 326, RR3, Selkirk, MB R1A 2A8. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2000