Obituaries

PETER LEOCHKOOctober 15, 1921 – April 20, 2016
    Peacefully, with family by his side, Peter passed away at Deer Lodge Centre after a brief illness. He was the only son of Ignatius Leochko (who tragically passed away when Dad was only four) and Evdokia Horodeski.   Peter leaves to mourn his passing, daughter Doreen MacLean (Jerry), her daughter Melanie (Brian) and great grandsons Adam and Shane; daughter Janette Stephenson and her sons Matthew and Jared. He is also survived by his sister Helen Wallach and brothers John, Bill (Louise) and Marvin (Elsie) Marykuca; as well as many nieces, nephews and several cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ethel; son Jim; brothers Steve and Mike Marykuca.   As a youngster, Dad worked on the family farm, trapped, and kept his mother supplied with berries for canning. He left home at 15, and after a brief sojourn at a Bible School, rode the rails looking for work. Dad worked as a ranch/farm hand and a lumberjack before joining the military during World War II, after which he trained as a carpenter. His work took him to many places in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the North West Territories. He often was put into positions of authority because of his intelligence and strong work ethic.   Dad was an avid hunter and fisherman and was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of Manitoba. He was also a great storyteller and was known for his wit and sense of humour. He will be missed.   A family burial will be held at Poplarfield Cemetery on Saturday, April 30, 2016, followed by a memorial reception for family and friends at Poplarfield Community Centre at 1:00 p.m.   If you so wish, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Peter’s memory may be made to Deer Lodge Centre or a charity of your choice.   A very grateful thank you to the wonderful staff on T4 at Deer Lodge for the loving care they gave our father. A special thank you to all who have extended their love, compassion, and support.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com