Obituary of Mike Melnechenko

MELNECHENKO - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and uncle. Mike passed away suddenly the morning of Saturday, May 30, 2015. He was 72 years of age. Mike was born on March 16, 1943 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan, the son of Peter and Effie (Hutzul) Melnechenko. He was raised on the family farm and received his education at the Lysenko School. Mike began farming at a young age with his brothers and farmed all his life. He enjoyed going to auction sales with his brothers. He liked gardening and growing flowers. He had a fondness for dogs and will be missed by his current dog. Despite hardships, Mike was always kind and generous, willing to help others. He was good natured and was always happy to visit with family and friends. He will be remembered as a caring, loving brother and uncle. Mike will be greatly missed by his sisters, Mary (Wray) Lynch of Moose Jaw, Cecil Vromman of Toronto, June (Ernie) Rees of Don Mills, ON, Alice (Tom) Gardner of Surrey, BC, Iris Karpinski of Fenwood and Elaine Denesik of Theodore, brother-in-law Steve Gresko of Grimsby, ON and many nieces and nephews. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Effie and Peter Melnechenko, grandparents Peter & Lena Hutzul and Lily & Peter Melnechenko, sisters Lily Gresko and Annie Melnechenko; brothers Henry, Peter and George; nephew Randy Vromman and brothers-in-law Mike Karpinski and Frank Vromman. Mike will be missed and lovingly remembered in our hearts. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The cantor, Gerald Yaholnitsky and members of Holy Transfiguration Choir sang the responses. The interment followed in St. Mary's (Lysenko) Cemetery, Laurie District with Tom Gardner, Wray Lynch, Peter Hutzul, Greg Lynch, Earl Sucholopoky and Orville Herron serving as the casket bearers. Neil Lynch served as the cross bearer. Memorials honouring Mike's life may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Memory Eternal! We, the family wish to express our gratitude for your many acts of kindness shown in thought and deed and your attendance at the service. Service Information Friday, June 5th, 2015 1:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Interment Details