HRYWKIW Alfred
Posted: November 7th, 2012
ALFRED WILLIAM HRYWKIW passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, with his beloved wife Lillian holding him, on Sunday, November 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Alfred is survived by his loving wife Lillian, daughter Tamara Wyant (Adrian) and their children Spencer and Hudsyn, brothers Norman (Joyce) of Edmonton, AB, Clifford (Sandra) of Oshawa, Ontario, John (Debbie) of Courtice, ON and many nieces and nephews. Alfred was predeceased by his parents Anne Kozak from Canora, Sask., and Joseph Hrywkiw from Tadmore, Sask. as well as his sister, Joanne Dittmar. Alfred was born on February 11, 1942 and lived in Canora, Saskatchewan until he joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corp. at the age of 16. His love for our country took him to Camp Borden for 4 years and to Germany for 3 years. Many lasting relationships were formed during this time and Alf attended numerous reunions with his army buddies up until September 2011. Alf worked at Syncore Drilling and ATCO Gas up until his retirement in December of 2006. He was also a licensed helicopter pilot. For anyone who ever came into contact with Alf, they would immediately be drawn to him because of his smile, humility and kindness. Alf’s faith in Jesus Christ was unconditional. Alfred will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neuro Science Centre, Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 A funeral service will be held at THE VICTORY CHURCH, 1 mile east of Lethbridge on Hwy 3.on Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at 1:00 PM Honoured to ServeCornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777Fax ~ (403) 381-3128Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778 care@cornerstonefh.ca
What a blessing Alf and Lil have been to my parents Neal and Louise. Your visits to the Lodge will not be forgotten. You have been true friends in Christ. Rest in heaven my friend.
Dear Lil & Family, Alfie was a very special person who will be lovingly remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. I was honoured to have served with him & to have him as a very dear friend. He will be greatly missed & your loss is shared by all who knew him. May God bless & comfort you at this very difficult time.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of our Service brother,REX. We spent 2 excellent years together in Camp Borden in the apprentice program, and REX was one of a million.Well liked and respected by all who knew him. REX,rest in peace. Brother Apprentice,and close friend,John (Jack) Mckinnon,New Brunswick,Canada.
Rest in Peace, Old Comrade, we will all meet again