Obituary of Joseph Lucyk

LUCYK, Joseph (Joe) February 1, 1929 – January 31, 2024 Joseph (Joe) Lucyk of Edmonton Alberta, formerly of Hilliard Alberta, passed away peacefully January 31 at 10:40 pm with his family by his side, just eighty minutes before his 95th birthday. He shared a beautiful life with spouse Mary for 72 years, and has 7 loving children, James (Louise), Richard (Lynne), Teresa (Brian), Gordon (Marilyn), David (Lisa), Sherri (Lyle), and Luella (Mike). He was a caring grandfather (Dido) to numerous loving grandchildren and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Joe was the son of John and Justina (Josie) Lucyk and the oldest of 6 sons, predeceased by 4 of his brothers: Alex, Bill, Steve, Harry and granddaughter Ciji. He is survived by Danny (Irene) and sister in-law Pearl Lucyk. Papa Joe, we will all miss you! A public viewing will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery (Hilliard Farms). Thank you to the Venta Care Center staff for the special care and comfort provided. Donations in memory of Joe can be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation.”