Obituary of Nestor Larry Dowhaniuk

DOWHANIUK, Nestor Larry

October 26, 1936 - September 9, 2019

On Monday, September 9, 2019, Nestor Dowhaniuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.

Nestor is survived by his loving family, his wife of 64 years, Joyce; children Yolanda Biermann and her daughters Justine (Devon) and their sons Madden and Silas: and Kyndra: Bradley (Renee) and their sons Andrew (Jessica) and their son Jude: and Nicholas: Jolene (Eugene) Toth and their children Jori and Megan (Jonathan); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Nestor was predeceased by his parents Maxim and Annie. He was the youngest of fourteen siblings and was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Rev. Pamela Milton officiating. Private inurnment to follow at the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium.  Donations may be made to the “Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta & NWT.”

Nestor was a devoted member of his community and committed to the Kinsmen K-40 and a volunteer firefighter of the Vegreville Fire Department for 24 years.