Obituary of Peter Mihaychuk

A memorial folder from the funeral service can be printed under the "Memories" tab click "Memorial Program". MIHAYCHUK - Mr. Peter Mihaychuk, beloved husband of Nadine of Yorkton passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 81 years of age. Peter was born on July 28th, 1931 to Alex and Anne (Fostey) Mihaychuk of Gorlitz, Sk. He spent his early years in Gorlitz attending the Annak School and enjoyed playing sports specifically fastball where he excelled as a pitcher. Peter owned his own truck utilizing it to haul groceries to his parent's store and for his own small business transporting everything from feed to livestock for the local area. In 1951, Peter met Nadine at the Gorlitz dance hall where he found a lifetime dance partner, an activity they both enjoyed very much. Love blossomed from there and they married on August 9th, 1953. Peter and Nadine moved to Yorkton shortly thereafter where they established roots and had three children, Terry in 1957, Ron in 1960 and LeeAnne in 1967. Peter worked for North Star hauling fuel and Yorkton Milling delivering flour to the stores. In 1955 Peter started working for the City of Yorkton in a variety of positions including running the asphalt plant and heavy equipment repairs. For the next 11 years he worked for Webers Construction as a heavy duty mechanic ensuring the equipment was very well maintained. Peter's last job was as a boiler engineer for the Yorkton Regional High School. Peter enjoyed working on the farm spending many summer evenings helping his friends harvest and later bailing hay with Curtis. Peter excelled at mechanics and with a high level of creativity, could fix anything and was relied upon by many people for their car and small engine repairs. Family could always count on Dad to help when needed. For 49 years, Peter and Nadine have been members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. During these many years Peter, like his father, faithfully served in the Church as an Elder something that he took personal pride in. Peter enjoyed looking after the up-keep for the Church, Hall and residence. Peter was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage. Over the years Peter and Nadine travelled many places, Reno, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, Branson, Alaska, the Maritimes and numerous campgrounds across this country. Peter's greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and his many friends. He was a man that enjoyed music, dancing, golfing, camping, fishing and baseball. Peter was an avid Toronto Blue Jay & Toronto Maple Leaf fan and followed closely and regularly attended the local Yorkton Cardinals baseball games. Peter will be greatly missed by all of his family and many friends. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Anna Mihaychuk, his brother John, his father and mother-in-law Taras and Mary Volohatuke, his brother-in-law Morley Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nadine, his brother Dan (Cindy) Mihaychuk of Toronto, his children Terry (Laurie) Mihaychuk of Red Deer, Ron Mihaychuk of Saskatoon, LeeAnne (Curtis) Pachal of Yorkton; his grandchildren Teralyn, Graham (Kim), Scott Mihaychuk, Kirstin and Kara Mihaychuk, Taylor and Tanner Pachal; his great grandchildren Sophia Phillips Mihaychuk and Emerie Butler; niece Kimberly (Mike) Mihaychuk. Prayer services were held on Sunday evening, July 14, 2013 and the funeral service on Monday, July 15th 2013, all from the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton. Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky officiated. Cantors, Gerald Yaholnitsky & William Kozey, assisted by members of Holy Transfiguration Church Choir, led in the singing of the responses. The crossbearer was Dan Mihaychuk and the banner bearers were Henry Wasylyshen and Nick Heshka. Serving in an honour guard were the Church Elders. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Teralyn, Graham, Scott, Kirstin & Kara Mihaychuk, and Taylor and Tanner Pachal serving as the casketbearers. Condolences to the family may be left at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to the Holy Transfiguration Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Sunday, July 14th, 2013 7:00pm Monday, July 15th, 2013 10:00am Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery