Obituary of Nick Melnyk

MELNYK, Nick M. August 22, 1935 – November 16, 2016 On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Nick Melnyk of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years. Nick is survived by his loving family, his wife of 57 years, Terry; children Marcella (Barry) Fedun, Carla Fabian, Kelly (Shauna) Melnyk and Trina (Robert) O’Leary; 11 grandchildren Justine (Kale) Mitchell, Aaron Panich, Stephanie Fedun, Justine (Ian) Palichuk, Mallory Panich, Josh Ulan, Madison Fedun, Triston Melnyk, Kolton Melnyk, Ellexa O’Leary and Ryder O’Leary; one great-granddaughter Olivia Mitchell; 3 sisters; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nick was predeceased by his daughter Rhonda May Melnyk; his grandson Bowen Joseph O’Leary; parents Mike and Annie Melnyk, one brother John and sister-in-law Laura Melnyk; one sister Nettie and brother-in-law Matt Sorochan; brother-in-law Michael Shandro. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Andrew Community Centre. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church – Kysylew with Archimandrite Gerasim Power officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Kysylew Cemetery Fund” or to the “charity of one’s choice.”