Obituary of Alex Melnychuk

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". Mr. Alex Melnychuk of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home passed away there on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the age of 88 years Alex was born on December 1, 1919 in the Insinger district of Saskatchewan; a son of George and Lena (nee Woloschuk) Melnychuk. After attending school he worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the Canadian Army and served in Europe from 1941 - 1945. Upon his returning home Alex was united in marriage to Gladys Marion Aveyard in August 1952. They were blessed with a son Matthew and a daughter Priscilla. During this time Alex found employment in the construction industry for a number of years before joining the Saskatchewan Department of Highways where he worked until his retirement. His beloved wife Gladys died in 1970 and in 1973 he was united in marriage to a close friend of hers, Lena Rogoza. Together they made their home in Melville until 1988 when they relocated and made Yorkton their home. After admirably taking care of his "sweetheart" they were forced by bad health to enter the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. During his life Alex enjoyed caring for his yard and flowers. He took pleasure in playing bingo and cribbage and especially looked forward when his friend Wally Sedlick would visit him every week to play crib. As well, he was a strong believer in the word of God and attended Church as long as his health permitted. Alex was appreciated by the staff of the nursing home because, even though his pain was sometimes great he always said "God Bless You" for whatever was done for him. He leaves a legacy of love and kindness to us all. Alex was predeceased by his parents; his sweethearts and all of his siblings: Bill, Nick, Steve, John, Mary, Eva and two step - sons: Mike and Tom. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Matthew (Merita) of Balgonie, Sk.; daughter Priscilla of Ottawa Ont. His step - children: Nick, Liz and Ed Rogoza of Regina, SK, Ron (Gail) Rogoza, Vicky (George) Stenka all of Yorkton; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Monday morning, July 7, 2008 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Reverend James Pedwell of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada officiating. The Legion Burial Rite conducted by members of the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Branch # 77 followed with: Sergeant at Arms: Al Morley, Act of Remembrance given by John Miller with Bill McPherson, Wally Austman, Russell Bischop, George Arnold and Art Alstad serving as the Colour Party. The Hymn Selections for the service were "In The Garden" and "Rock Of Ages. As well the family sang the Hymn:" In Jesus There Is Victory" at the the interment service. The interment followed in the Garden of Devotion Yorkton Memorial Gardens with: Davin Melnychuk, Matthew Glover, Damien Rogoza, Ken Stenka, Myron Stenka and Troy Kinvig serving as Casket Bearers. services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton God looked around His garden He found an empty space. He then looked down upon this earth And saw his tired face. He put His arms around him And lifted him to rest. God's garden must be beautiful For He only takes the best. He knew that he was suffering He knew he was in pain. He knew that he would never get well Upon this earth again. He saw the road was rough And the hills hard to climb. So He closed his weary eyelids And whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose him But he did not go alone. For part of us went with Alex The day God called him home. Service Information Monday, July 7th, 2008 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens