WILLIAM (BILL) KYDYK

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WILLIAM (BILL) KYDYK Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Seven Oaks Hospital, William (Bill) Kydyk, passed away at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his first wife Kay; second wife Mary; brothers, Walter and John; sisters-in-law, Mary, Marg; and step-son Randy Kereluk. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his step-daughter, Elaine (Mike) Dufault, Leanne and Brent; step-sons Wayne (Dawne), Kristel, Ryan, Melanie (Jason), David (Debbie), Jennifer (Clint), Charmagne; Leonard (Helene), Lisa; brothers, Mike, Andy (Joan), Nick, Peter; sister Stella (George) dear friends, John and Jennie Kuzemko; Kays family; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bill was born in Pleasant Home, Manitoba on May 7, 1920 to Paul and Anne (Chudek). As a young man he worked on the farm and in 1942 he joined the army. Bill proudly served overseas during the Second World War and was discharged in 1946. Upon his return to Toronto he met Kay Zuk, they married and shared 42 years of marriage until her passing in 1988. Bill worked at Stelco Steel Company, and retired in 1980 to enjoy travel. In 1993, Bill moved to Winnipeg and married Mary Kereluk. Bill became fondly known as "Willy" to Marys family. He enjoyed the company of his new family, especially his grandchildren and he passed away on his youngest grandson Brents birthday. Prayers will be said on Monday, May 24, at 8:00 p.m. at Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street with Rev. Fr. John Melnyk officiating. Funeral service and burial will follow in Toronto on Thursday, May 27. Bills family wishes to thank all the staff at Middlechurch Home for all the wonderful care and kindness shown to Bill. He so enjoyed sharing his gum and candy with all the staff and his new found friends at the home. Flowers gratefully declined, if so desired, donations may be made to Cancercare Manitoba. "I loved this country which I fought for" "Gone, but not forgotton" "Forever in our hearts" VICHNAYA PAMYAT Knysh Funeral Chapel 582-0973

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 22, 2004