PETER POCALUYKO

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PETER POCALUYKO Peter Pocaluyko, resident of Thunder Bay passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 30, 2004 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Born in Thalberg, MB March 10, l917, Peter was raised on the family farm. In his younger years he worked at various jobs across Canada before settling in Port Arthur the early 1950s. Prior to that he served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an MP in Halifax, NS. Peter spent most of his years in the forest industry primarily with Abitibi. He was particularly proud of his 30 year safe driving award received from that company before retiring in 1982. In retirement he spent winters in Florida with his wife Hilma. When their health required that they remain home in Thunder Bay, he enjoyed "camping" in his motorhome in the safety of his driveway. Despite declining health Peter was determined to remain active and spent countless hours working around the yard. Peter was predeceased by his first wife Anni in l971; his parents, George and Mary; sisters, Kay, Sophie, Tina, Lena; and brother Mike. Surviving are his second wife Hilma; stepdaughter Tuula Muir and her children, Erica, Brandon and Kristy and their families; stepson Paul Kiiskila (Irene), their children, John and Margaret and their families. Also surviving is one brother Henry and sisters, Helen and Ruth in Manitoba and various nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for the late Mr. Peter Pocaluyko were held Tuesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma, officiated by Mr. Robert Grainger of the Kingdom Hall. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at www.everestofthunderbay.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 28, 2004