Obituary for
Eugene Petruk
It is with great sadness that family and friends of Eugene Petruk announce his passing on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the age of 60 years in Edmonton, Alberta.
Eugene will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Cheryl; sons, Stephen (Anastasiya) and Mathew; sisters, Brenda and Debbie (Daryl); niece, Emily; nephews, Glenn (Jessica) and Deryk; mother-in-law, Judy; sister-in-law, Colleen; and many other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Alice and John Petruk; father-in-law, Lawrence Jacobs; brother-in-law, Bob Winchester; and grandparents, Nettie and John Yackimec, and Mary and William Petruk.
Eugene was born in Viking, AB on January 21, 1958. He devoted his time to family and friends, volunteering with Scouts, DeMolay International, Edmonton School of Ukrainian Dance, Vohon Ukrainian Dance, Knights of Columbus Hockey Club, Maple Leaf Athletic Club, North Zone Referee Association, and Ball Hockey Edmonton. Above all, he enjoyed spending holidays with family, watching his boys play or officiate hockey, golfing, family fishing trips and timekeeping. He was a fan of Formula 1 and NASCAR, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Stampeders.
Eugene will be remembered as a wonderful father, son and brother. He was a friend to all with a warm smile, helpful advice and friendly stories.
We would like to thank the wonderful staff of the University of Alberta Hematology department, and Dr Elaine Liew for their outstanding care given to Eugene. We would also like to thank the staff of Medical Outpatient Unit at the University of Alberta Hospital, as well as the staff of Hematology Ward 5F4 for their compassionate care of Eugene’s final days.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, on Saturday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian MPN Research Foundation, 18 Nursewood Road, Toronto, ON, M4E 3R8.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Eugene
Petruk 1958 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta