Obituary of Alvin Krochak

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". KROCHAK - Mr. Alvin Krochak of Yorkton passed away on March 19, 2015 with his children and granddaughter by his side. He fought a short and courageous battle with cancer. Alvin Allan Krochak was born and raised on the family farm NE of Pelly, Saskatchewan. He attended school in the Podolia School District. Alvin was united in marriage to Mary Kereluik and over the 40 years were blessed with five children. After working various jobs while living in the Arran district, he moved his family to Regina where he became a Millwright and Crane Operator at Ipsco. In 1974 he moved his family to Yorkton where he worked various jobs until his retirement. He loved playing the violin, fishing, hunting and repairing old cars. But his greatest love was visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alvin was predeceased by his parents, William Peter Krochak and Ann (nee) Stasiuk, and his sister Eileen (Bill) Burley. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Rod (Joan), Curtis, Cindy (Allen) Shumay, Corinne (Jimmy) Krochak-Mak, Barb (Jeff) Copeman and his special Grandaughter Randee, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters Olive Stewart, Audrey Solvey, brothers, Ernie, John (Karen) and David (Eldeen) and many relatives and friends. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. A reading was given by Amanda Lichtenwald. Musical Selections, "Country Roads" - John Denver, "The Dance" - Garth Brooks and Ukrainian Dance Music were included in the service. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the Grandchildren, Melissa & Ashley Krochak; Joel, Chad & Lynsey Krochak; Amanda Lichtenwald, Megan Rudachyk, Brandon Shumay; Tanner, Kaitlin & Breanne Krochak - Mak; Josh & Kayla Copeman and the Great Grandchildren, Tristan, Calle & Jayce Peters; Hadlee Naduriak and Alyvia Lichtenwald. The inurnment followed in the Garden of Memories Columbarium at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with granddaughter Randee Peters serving as the urn bearer. Memorials in memory of Alvin may be made to the Palliative Care unit at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Monday, March 23rd, 2015 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens