Obituary of Nick Hunka

HUNKA, Nick December 27, 1927 – February 11, 2024 On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Nick Hunka of Hairy Hill passed away at the age of 96 years after a year-long battle with numerous health issues. He is survived by his son Brian and his wife Anita; daughter Vivian Soldan and her husband David; his granddaughter Linette Soldan; great granddaughter Madison Soldan; sister Annie Zaharichuk; brother Orest Hunka and wife Elsie; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his loving wife Anne in 1989; his brother John Hunka; and sister Mary Semotiuk. Nick was born on December 27, 1927, and spent his life farming in Hairy Hill, plus working in the petroleum industry. In his later years he lived in Vegreville and Mundare. Nick was not materialistic and led a simple life. He was more generous to others than he was to himself. His hobby was coin collecting, and at times he also was a practical joker. He will be sadly missed. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville with Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation”, “ Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation”, “STARS” or charity of one’s choice.