E.S.L. Gulayets

J.R.C. married A.L. Sallie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.J. married M.A. Cherwoniak [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

GULAYETS, John F. October 4, 1920 – October 11, 2014 John Gulayets passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years. John led a full life that centered on family, faith and service. He was born during harvest time on the family homestead in Angle Lake, AB. After completing high school in Myrnam, AB, he volunteered with the RCAF and served in WWII based in Ireland. After the war, John began a business career that included over 50 years with Star Agencies Insurance. He also worked tirelessly for numerous service, business and church organizations. Notably, John was instrumental in the development of St. Basil's Parish and was active in the Norwood Legion. He also served as the first Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus' Father Dydyk Council (Alberta's First Ukrainian Council). John was very devoted to his wife, Mary Anne and his six children: Margaret (Jerry) Yacyshen, Ron (Marie) Gulayets, Ann (Brian) Glass, Bernadette (William) Miles, Gregg (Jean) Gulayets and Michael (Denise Larsen) Gulayets. He was especially proud of his 13 grandchildren: Laura (Bryan), Joanna (Greg), Erinn, Julie (Sean), Jon (Andrea), Dana (Blain), Dylan (Jessika), Richard (Liz), Kevin (Sara), Gwyndolyn, Jordan (Natalie), Tannis (Dave) and Hayley. He was blessed with 20 great- grandchildren: Juliana, Ella, Nathan, Daniel, Jack, Teena, Alivia, Madison, Kenna, Krystian, Dianna, Isabel, Lia, Evan, Avyn, Gibson, Esme, Mateo, Evie and Alyssa. John is survived by his siblings: Olga, Helen, Rose, Emil (Sunny), Elizabeth and Lilliene (Henry), as well as in-laws: Lena, Theresa, Wally, Helen, Ed (Shirley) and Sonia (Wes). He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Mary Gulayec; brothers, Mike and Peter; sisters, Anne and Tillie; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in- law and nephews. The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of the Palliative Care Program at Capital Care Norwood. Prayers Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7007 – 109 Street. Divine Liturgy Thursday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow at Rosehill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Basilian Fathers House of Studies, 12909 - 113 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5M 2W8. Vechnaya Pamyat To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com
Published in The Edmonton Journal from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2014.

John married Louise Joan Pasnak on 6 Jun 1949 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Louise was born on 3 Mar 1927 in Holden, Alberta, Canada; died on 8 Mar 1960 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]