Peter Russell Shykitka
(April 18, 1939 – October 11, 2011)
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Shykitka announces the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on October 11, 2011 at the age of 72.
Peter was born on April 18, 1939 on the farm at Glaslyn, SK. On October 7, 1961 he married the love of his life Elaine Hudye. The past 47 years have been spent in Estevan being a part of the oilfield and curling communities. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten by his family and friends.
He leaves to mourn, his wife of 50 years, Elaine; his daughter Sheryl (Ambrose) Hengen and their children, Riley, Michael, Jason and Tyler; his daughter Brenda (Ben) Burns and their children, Brittany (Mike Breisnes), Kaitlin (Tyson McGillicky) and Megan; his great grandson Dayde McGillicky; his brother Myron (Gerry) Shykitka; his sister Anne (Ray) West; and his sister-in-law Ethel Shykitka, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gabriel and Theresa Shykitka; his sister Marina (Eugene) Demchuk; and his brother Nicholas Shykitka.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Long Term Care for their care and support during the last four years.
Prayers will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Joel Rama. Interment will follow in the Estevan City Cemetery.
Those so wishing may make donations to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (Long Term Care), Box 5000 - 203, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6 in Peter’s memory.
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