Obituary of Alex Shukalek

Shukalek, Alex January 31, 1924 – November 27, 2014 With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alex Shukalek of Willingdon, Alberta on November 27, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Alex is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary; daughter Sherri (Barry) Braithwaite; daughter Lori (Mickey) Lewyta and grandsons Stephen and Davyd; son Brian (Rochelle) Shukalek and granddaughters Alyssa and Julianna; brother George (Gertrude) Sherlock of Kamloops; brother-in-law Adam (Linda) Ewoniak; cousin Marcella Reeves; one brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his parents Petro and Anna Shukalek of Ispas, Alberta, 3 sisters and 6 brothers. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Willingdon Recreation Centre. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Autumn Rose Funeral Home, Vegreville, with Interment at 3:00 p.m. at Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Sherwood Park with Very Reverend Nikolai Nikolaev officiating. Alex will be sadly missed and always lovingly remembered. Special thanks to Dr. Labuschagne and staff at St. Joseph’s General Hospital-Vegreville. Their care and compassion to Alex and his family was very much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the "St. Nicholas Orthodox Church – Desjarlais" , "Alberta Cancer Foundation" or "The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT" would be appreciated. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.