Obituary of Alex Lungull

LUNGULL - Mr. Alex Lungull, resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008. He was 89 years of age. Alex Lungull was born on May 2, 1919 in the Buchanan district of Saskatchewan; a son of George and Annie (nee Osachuk) Lungull. He attended North Lake School. As a young man, Alex helped at home and also worked out for farmers in the district to earn extra money. The first thing he and his brothers bought with the extra money were bicycles, and they were very proud of them. In 1942 he enlisted into the Royal Canadian Army, and served with the Prince Albert Volunteers, training in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. During his training at Vernon, BC, Alex was united in marriage in 1943 to Helen Diak of Burgis. Following his discharge on March 8, 1944 he and Helen moved to Sudbury, Ontario where they both worked for IMC at the nickel mine. In 1945 the one and only daughter, Shirley was born. Shortly after that time they moved back to Saskatchewan, where they farmed in the Whitesand district, preferring the quieter pace of life that farming offered. In 1956 the family moved to a farm in the God Spirit Lake district where Alex and Helen farmed side by side. Alex took great pride in his farming operation, and he was especially proud of his livestock. Besides the farm, in 1963 Alex began working for Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park in the maintenance department. He retired in 1984. In 1975 the couple moved into Yorkton and soon after Alex joined the Yorkton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He helped with bingo's for 14 years, along with working at countless raffles. He was awarded a Certificate of Merit and received a lifetime membership in the Legion. He also belonged to the Optimist Club, where he worked bingo's and received the Optimist of the Year award. He enjoyed socializing, especially going for coffee with his buddies, playing baseball in his younger days, cards, pool, bowling, horseshoes, darts, hunting, fishing, and gardening in his huge back yard. Taking time for a family vacation was also a special time. He enjoyed watching boxing, wrestling and baseball (especially the Jay's) on TV. Alex was a man of dignity, he possessed poise and good manners, he was very hospitable and showed genuine interest in conversation with others, be it a happy or sad time. He was well known for his quick wit and humor amongst his friends. He was also one to voice his opinion if he did not agree about something. Following the death of Helen in 2001, Alex continued to live on his own with the great help of his daughter Shirley, in the last couple of years he would say to Shirley, "what would I do without you". Before becoming a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home in September of 2006, Alex resided with his daughter and son-in-law for two years. Alex fought bravely with his illness the past six months of his life. Alex was predeceased by his wife Helen on June 22, 2001; his father George and his mother Annie; brothers: Bill, Mike, John, Tom & Nick; sisters: Nellie Lungull, Sadie Hansen and Alice Koroll as well as three infant sisters and two infant brothers in the Ukraine: Mary, Doris and Kathy and Michael and Nick. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved daughter Shirley and her husband Grant Fandrey of Yorkton; a granddaughter Shantelle Sheree Roebuck and her husband Shayne of Theodore. Sisters: Mary Frey of Lethbridge, AB; Evelyn Marks of St. Catherine's, Ontario; also a sister-in-law, Olga Lungull of Hudson Bay, SK and many nieces and nephews who were very special to him. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Juyly 16, 2008 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Rev. James Pedwell officiated. Hymns played were In the Garden, Peace in the Valley, and Blessed Assurance. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark with Ervin Lungull, Clifford Lungull, Doug Fandrey, Emil Diak, Ron Jarvis, and Anthony Dziaduck serving as the casketbearers. A reception followed in the Family Centre Reception Room. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens