Obituary of Eugene Jack Melenka

MELENKA, Eugene Jack March 25, 1935 – July 1, 2015 On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Eugene Jack Melenka of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years. Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Madeleine; one daughter Lori (James) Nawrot and their children Meaghan, Jessica, Nicole and Thomas; David (Charlene) and their children Rachael, Sarah and Clark; Kevin (Donna) and their children Matthew, Kaitlyn and Alysha; one brother Allan (Sheila); two sisters Lorraine Trudeau and Marion Lazaruk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Eugene was predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Anne Melenka; his parents Jacob and Jenny Melenka; two brothers Bill and Edward. An Evening Vigil will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Michael Schumacher as the Celebrant. Cremation has taken place. A Private Family inurnment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation – Palliative Room Upgrade”