Peacefully and surrounded by his family John Pysyk passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 88 years.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Sally of 67 years; children: Dianna (Terry) Coverly, Dwayne (Amy) Pysyk, Donnie Pysyk and Lori (Roy) Klingbeil; grandchildren: Shaunna Coverly, Lee-Ann Coverly, Angela Pysyk, Pamela (Craig) Durdle, Jennifer (Jason) Marcoux, Lesley Pysyk, Salena (Austin) Havens, Johnathon Pysyk (Carly Chikie) , Brydon Klingbeil; great grandchildren: Amy Verschoor, Alyssa Verschoor, Spencer Durdle, Heidi and Cash Marcoux; sister, Olga Smith and sisters-in-law: Melvina (Ken) Ozpiko, Kay Tostyniuk as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his infant brother; brothers-in-law, Walter Tostyniuk and Larry Smith.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at Prosvita Hall, Prosperity, AB. A Visitation to take place one hour prior.
A Divine Liturgy will be Celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Grassland Community Centre.
A Private Family Interment to follow at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cemetery, Prosperity, AB.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in John’s name to SCARS Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 3045, Athabasca, AB, T9S 2B9 or Grassland Agricultural Society, Box 118, Grassland, AB, T0A 1V0.
Faye & Bruce Zayonc says
So sorry for your loss
Patricia and Randy Ogilvie says
So sorry to see you leave us Uncle John! Please say hello to those who left us too soon. And sending so much love to aunti Sally and family! Condolences and hugs and love you all.
Randy and Mary McNamara says
Sending the Pysyk family our sincere condolences. ????????. John was a very nice man and will always be fondly remembered.
Stan and Bonnie Morton says
Our sincere condolences.
Jim Dirksen says
Sorry he will be missed by all who new him
Marla & Ernest Ramsum says
So saddened to hear about your Dad, Dianna. May his memories bring you peace during this difficult time. Hugs!
Gwen Nahorney says
Our thoughts and prayers to the Pysyk Family.
Les and Bert Botten says
Our deepest condolences to the family
Betty & Dwayne Szmyrko says
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a wonderful person, and always had kind words to say. May he forever remain in your hearts and thoughts. Dwayne and I have many memories of John playing the drums up on stage, and the many times he would take over for Dwayne so that we could have a dance. Thanks again John. You will be sadly missed by many.
Torresa / Garry Szmyrko says
Our condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one.
Sherry Pysyk says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish all those amazing memories you shared and keep him close to your heart always.
Love and hugs
Terry and Sherry
Cynthia McFarland says
Sally so sorry to hear of your loss, Prayers for you and your family.
Al & Cindy McFarland
Donna and Joe Daigle says
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Belinda Johnson says
Garett, Colin, Megan and I are sorry to hear the loss of your Dad Lori. Our thoughts are with you, Roy and Brydon.
Clem/Annie Holdis says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
David and Evie Pysyk says
Our condolences go out to you, Auntie Sally and the rest of the family. So sorry to hear of Uncle John’s passing. Much love to you all.
David and Evie Pysyk
Isabelle Rogers says
Sincere condolences to the family and an extra hug for Sally. So sorry for your loss.
Natalka Pysyk says
Uncle John was a legend.
So many hours on stage, home to the drums, alternate on accordian and fiddle, allowing Clem, Casey and Romeo a dance.
So many trips as the HandiBus Driver well into his 80’s – “helping those old folks”, he smiled.
So many miles through the US on his Trike to support “Make a wish Children”.
So many coffees in bingo halls and casinos, allowing the ladies to play.
A gentle and classy man leaves his Legacy. Bless him.
Penny and Lewis Semashkewich says
Our deepest condolences and our hearts go out to you right now Dianne and family. We know how much you are loved your dad. He will be missed, but memories will never go forgotten, love you hugs from Lewis and Penny
Ken & Barb Morton says
Our deepest sympathies to the Pysk family. We did not know John well and only BS’d with him a couple of times but enjoyed his humour.
The Parr Family says
Vichnaya Pamyat Uncle John, you will be missed.
With much love,
Marnie, Dennis, Kassian, Daria, Natalia & Julian
Christine Gougeon says
So sorry for your loss Tina and Pete Gougeon
Mary Bond says
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Condolence to Sally and family.
Mary Chopoidalo Bond
Trent Burrell says
Sorry for your loss, John will be missed by all of Athabasca as he was truly a wonderful man.
Terry and Irene Hewko says
Our condolences.
Bill Hunter says
John Pysyk (and Sally) were an important part of the Alpac legacy, through their support and the contribution by their children. I found John to be very kind, friendly and proud of his family. Please accept a huge hug from I who also lost his father this year! Love Coach
Wayne Nadeau says
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Sending our condolences to you and your family. Always loved to talk to your Mom and Dad. May your Dad RIP
Irene and Joe luciow says
We are so sorry to hear that John has past away . He will be missed. We have so many many wonderful memories of all the dances and parties he played at with the band “The Vareties”, with Joe, Casey, and Clem. His drums would keep the beat and he used to sing the song “Little arrows”.
Cindy Bizon-Sawchuk says
May the memories of John bring you peace. My sincere condolences.
Olga Bereziuk & family says
To the Family of John Pysyk, our sincere condolences, John was a good neighbour and friend. R I P
Sandra Mannen says
My heart goes out to you at this time in the loss of your husband and father. He was a great guy and I remember going to dances with him on stage playing so we could dance. Hugs and condolences to all. RIP
Sonja suik says
Sally and all the family ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ,so sad to hear of Johns passing , he will be missed! We have many wonderful memories to Cherish. Mike and Sonja Hanzel.s
Ed & Sylvia Jeschke says
Our sincere condolences. May it comfort and encourage you to know that others care.
Roseann LaPlace says
Dear Sally and Family,
It was an honour to have known, and to have had John in my life as a neighbour for the past ten years. He was a friendly, kind, talented, well liked man who was always willing to go out of his way to help others. You can be ever so proud to be HIS FAMILY!
Sending Hugs and Love from France .????????
Ida and Bob Edwards says
So sorry for your loss, sending sincerest sympathies to Shauna, Amy, and Alyssa and their extended family.
Amelia Martin says
Sorry for your loss. We will always remember John from the farm as being one of our best neighbors. We are sorry if we can not attend the funeral, you will be in our thoughts.
Rozalia Chamczuk and Family
Cheryl K Semashkewich says
Sally and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences for the passing of John.
May he rest in peace!
Bob & Cheryl Semashkewich
Mae and Peter Makar says
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. John was a very friendly person. It was always a pleasure to meet with him. Our condolences to Sally and the Pysyk family.
Cheryl Shaw says
Thinking of you all during this very sad time. Huggs peanut. Love you ????