ROY ALEXANDER DMYTRIW -

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ROY ALEXANDER DMYTRIW 1939 - 2004 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, geegee and friend on November 3, 2004 at the age of 65. Roy was born on March 25, 1939 in Winnipeg and attended schools in, Ontario and in Winnipeg. In 1956, he began his 39 year career with Canadian National Railway as a machinist. In 1959, he married the love of his life, Evelyn, and together they raised five children. Living in Winnipeg until 1969, Roy, Evelyn and family moved to Oakbank in which they became very active in the community. Roy enjoyed playing hockey on the Camp Morton Angels and the Oakbank OldTimers hockey team. He also participated in coaching hockey, baseball, volunteered as a firefighter and enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader. Roy had a love for woodcarving, with the outdoors such as hunting, fishing, gardening and always had time for family and friends. He always lent a helping hand at his parish in Cooks Creek Church. Roy always maintained their towns beautiful flowered baskets with his neighbor, and afterwards enjoyed a healthy beer. Roy and Evelyn have had many wonderful times together. They also loved to dance and listen to their Ukrainian music. Roy especially cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. Roy will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife of 45 years, Evelyn (Nellie) and children, Terri, Garry and sons, Cody, Ryan and Perry; Allan, Diane and children, Justin, Mark, Rachelle and Kevin; Cathy, Rick and children, Kyleigh and Tyler; Peter, Brigitte and sons, James and Matthew; David, Trish and children, Michael, David and Mary. Also mourning are his mother Katherine; sisters, Stephie and Rosie; brothers, Richard and Ernie. Roy was predeceased by his father Joseph. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held with prayers on Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Cooks Creek, MB. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. also at the Church. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the RCMP, Paramedics, Emergency staff at the Concordia Hospital and to the Good Samaritan for his assistance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Those we love dont go away, They walk beside us every day, Roy, we love you and forever you will be in our hearts! I love you my dear, Evelyn CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2004