Obituary of Alfred Achtymichuk

ACHTYMICHUK - Alfred Achtymichuk of Yorkton passed suddenly on Monday, October 14th, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Alfred was born on July 16, 1929 on the family farm in the Hamton district of Saskatchewan; a son of John and Helen (nee Kozmech) Achtymichuk. He lived in the district until 1935 when his father John moved the family to an acreage east of Yorkton to establish a farm. Alfred received his education at Anemone School. After completing his education Alfred continued farming with his father. On November 28th, 1956 Alfred married Georgina Starr where they took over the family farm and worked together to build a perfect place to raise their children. 1994 Alfred moved from the farm and into Yorkton and continued to farm until 2002. Curling, cards, pool, travel and socializing at the Country Inn every Saturday where some of the things he loved to do. Alfred was predeceased by his wife Georgina (Starr); parents John and Helen; father and mother-in-law Theodore and Julia (Starr); brothers-in-law Brent Stewart; Brenton Reusch; Oscar Gellert; Bob Starr and sisters-in-law Dorothy Gellert and Rusty Starr. Alfred is survived by his daughter Margo (Curtis) Melnechenko; son Chad (Prudence) Achtymichuk; grandchildren Colby (Casey) Melnechenko; Breanna Melnechenko; Ewan, Jude and Georgina Achtymichuk; sisters Lenore Stewart; Bernice Reusch; sister and brother-in-law Marlyn and Dennis Wagner; as well as his many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B. Th. officiating. Music played was Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane with son Chad and daughter Margo as the urnbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Friday, October 18th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK