MIRAN OLYNYK

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MIRAN OLYNYK August 28, 1924 - September 18, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Miran Olynyk, on September 18, 2016 at Misericordia Hospital. Miran was born August 28, 1924 in Winnipeg and was able to avoid any hospitalizations until March of this year. When his health deteriorated, he accepted his fate with exemplary grace and strength. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Jennie (nee Fedun), son, Fred (Pauline), daughter, Jo-Ann (Ihor) and grandsons, Andrew, Michael, Paul and Michael. He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Josepha, and siblings, Mary, Peter, John, Olga, Annie, Ted, Baby Mike and Mike. Having lost his mother at the tender age of four years, coupled with surviving a childhood of little means during the Depression, presented many challenges. Nonetheless, he found a sense of belonging, faithfully serving as an altar boy at St. Mary's Cathedral in his youth. This nurtured a solid foundation in his faith, which never waivered throughout his life. Miran proudly served his country in the Second World War first joining his brothers in the Army in 1941, then transferring to the Navy from 1943 to 1945 on HMCS Agassiz in the Atlantic. On his return home, he met Jennie and they began a life together, getting married in 1950. He became a certified carpenter in 1949 and retired after 40 years of service to his trade. He took great pride in all of his work endeavours and was a perfectionist when it came to finishing carpentry projects. Always dedicated to providing for his family, his work ethic was uncompromised. In the latter part of his career, he proudly served as a business agent for the Local 343 Carpenters United Brotherhood. Miran was very devoted to his family. Although he took great pride in being a father, he particularly embraced the loving role of Gigi, cherishing all of his grandsons and their achievements as they grew into men. Besides his participation in his grandsons' lives, he was passionate about exercising, weight-lifting, fishing, blueberry and mushroom picking, gardening and composting. He also was an avid reader, with an affection for Louis L'Amour books and old movies, especially with John Wayne. He was also a loyal fan of the Bombers and the Jets. He had a witty sense of humour and a unique way of doing most everything. He enjoyed travelling of any kind, but especially relished weekly fishing trips to Grand Rapids and annual trips to Hawaii. As a family, we felt very blessed when an arrangement was made allowing our parents to be reunited at Misericordia Hospital for the past three weeks. This was a special time for our parents, giving us all great peace knowing that they were together again. We will forever be thankful for the care provided by Dr. Coates over the years, as well as the E4 team at St. Boniface Hospital, the C2 team at Misericordia Hospital and Father Mostivsky. These are amazing caregivers with an enormous capacity for respect and compassion, and they facilitated our family's journey during this difficult time, for which we are grateful. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Father Darren Kawiuk at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church at 390 Marion St., Winnipeg, on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Family Cemetery at 4355 Main St., West St. Paul. Pallbearers will be Andrew Olynyk, Michael Olynyk, Paul Szelemej, Michael Szelemej, Robert Olynyk, and Christopher Olynyk. Richard Olynyk will be a Honorary Pallbearer. Donations may be made to one of Miran's favourite two charities: Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church or Siloam Mission. VICHNAYA PAMYAT!! KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2016