Squadron Leader Michael Kutyn passed away peacefully January 3rd, 2018 at the age of 95.
Michael is survived by loving wife Helen (Couturier)–semicolon– children John (Debbie), Neil (Silke Otremba), Blaine (Kerri), Greg (Cindy), Karen (Bob Gregg) and Michelle (Anthony Green)–semicolon– grand-children Jennifer, Holly, Jessie, Shaylynn, Nikki, Chelsea, Kylie, Kodie, Shelby, Ashley, Mikala, Anthony, Stephen, Heather, Santi, Sebi and five great grand-children.
Survived by brother Joe, predeceased by parents Nicolaus and Julia–semicolon– brothers Marshall, John and sister Mary (Jan Valastin).
Michael joined the R.C.A.F. in 1941. He served with the R.A.F 10 Squadron and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Michael joined 418 City of Edmonton Squadron in 1949.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes St. Albert Chapel.
A mass of Christian burial to celebrate Michael Kutyn’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 8th at St. Albert Catholic Parish, 7 St. Vital Ave, St. Albert, with interment in the family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, Edmonton. Reception to follow.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the medical staff at the Sturgeon Hospital and the Citadel West for Michael’s care.
In memory of Michael, donations may be made to the Edmonton Aviation Museum 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB, T5G 0X4.
Hazel & Brian Tanner says
Dear Helen
Brian and I are so sad at Mike’s passing and we wish to send you and your family our sincere
Condolences
May our blessed Lord have mercy on Mike’s soul and that you know he holds you in his arms
Bleasings hazel $ Brian
Paul / Julie Sabourin says
Dear, Helen and family,
We offer our condolences to you and yours
We will see you on Sunday
Carol McCaffrey says
Neil and Family. I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Barry Zukewich says
Our deepest condolences to Helen and the Kutyn family. Michael was my godfather and long time family friend of Josephine Salagay and Zukewich Family. Michael will be missed by all, and we hold him in our hearts and memories.
Barry, Betty, Britt and Colton Zukewich
Nadine Zdebiak says
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire “kutyn clan” .
Uncle Mike was one in a million! Always ready to step in when someone needed him.
I will always, always, always remember the many home movies Uncle Mike took at grandma and grandpa’s house. All the families and all the kids would pile into this tiny little house and create memories I will cherish forever.
Uncle Mike will never be forgotten
XOXOXO Nadine, Clarence, Shawn, Shane and Brett
10 Squadron Association RAF says
The 10 Squadron Association in the UK sends deepest condolences to all Michael Kutyn’s family on hearing of his passing earlier in January 2018.
In this 100th Anniversary year of the RAF’s formation, all those who flew on the Squadron in the past 100 years and especially those in WW2 at Dishforth, Leeming and Melbourne will be remembered at our May Reunion and also at our annual Remembrance Sunday service which is held at our 10 Sqn War Memorial at the entrance to the former RAF Melbourne in November.
Rem Acu Tengere is the Squadron motto. – Hit the Mark