Obituary of Henry Kowalchuk

KOWALCHUK, Henry

It is with sadness that we announce dads passing on October 15, 2018 at the age of 89 years.

Henry is survived by sons George (Monica), Dennis, Bryne (Gayle) and Nolan (Ines); 4 grandchildren Terry and Carson Kowalchuk, Colette(Brady) Chaifoux and Nicole(Danny) Williamson; 1 great grandchild Caden Duchscher; sisters Eileen (Peter) Young and Zenovia(Bill) Yuchem. Henry was predeceased by his wife Shirley in 2010; son Terry in 1984; daughter in law Kathy in 2017; siblings Marshall in 1994,Marjorie Rigaux in 2018 and sister in law Patricia in 2015.

Henry was a farmer all his life and greatest joy in retirement was to come back to the farm and watch his grandson Terry operate equipment.

Thank you to the staff of Two Hills Long Term Care facility for their care of dad in his final year.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Willingdon Recreation Center.  A Private Funeral Service for family and extended family will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Borowich Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Willingdon, AB. with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating.   Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.