Obituary of Walter Sawchuk
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SAWCHUK, Walter
Walter Sawchuk passed away peacefully in the bosom of the Lord on November 3, 2023 at the age of 89. Walter was born on April 7, 1934 in New Kiew, and grew up on the family homestead grain farming and raising livestock. He retired in 1998 following an earlier move to Vegreville.
Walter is survived by his loving wife Anne (nee Chmilar) of 65 years married life, sister Alice Caspar; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents William and Anne Sawchuk and sisters Olga (John) Motiuk and Emily (Steve) Swihun; brother-in-law Otto Caspar.
A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705-51 St.) in Vegreville, with Bishop David Motiuk and Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Вічная Пам’ять - Eternal Memory
This Divine Liturgy will be Live streamed beginning at 10:30 a.m. by following this link https://vimeo.com/event/3860261/5e4ea36a95