Obituary for
Allen Felix Kostyk
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Felix Kostyk on June 5, 2020, at the age of 89 years.
Allen was born in Edmonton on October 4, 1930. After graduating from Victoria High School he went on to earn a B.Sc. degree in Physics and a B.Ed. degree from the University of Alberta, a postgraduate diploma in Educational Administration from the University of British Columbia, a diploma in Radio-Television from Sprayberry Academy of Radio, Chicago, Illinois and diplomas in landscape design and library science. Allen pursued a successful career in Edmonton as a teacher and principal with Edmonton Public Schools, and was held in high regard by staff and students alike. He loved amateur radio and operated his own short wave radio station with the call VE6MAN. He also enjoyed tending to his lush, green lawn and garden, backyard barbecues and Sunday family dinners. A devout Christian, Allen was a member of St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor Parish for many years and enjoyed discussing theology with his brother Edward and sister-in-law Gloria, both ordained ministers of the Anglican Church.
Allen is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pearl; his three daughters, Teresa Gillis (Robert), Patricia and Barbara; brother, Edward; and nieces, Linda Kostyk and Cathy Bagnoli (Doug). He was predeceased by his parents, Katie and Samuel. Allen was a gentleman, a scholar, an inventor and a loving family man who will be dearly missed by all.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Grey Nuns Community Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.
Prayer Service Friday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton. Funeral Service Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, 13819 – 82 Street. Due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, a private reception with invited guests will follow the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
For those unable to attend, the services will be live streamed on Youtube: June 19 Prayer Service: youtu.be/sO9qUXTKAIw and June 20 Funeral Service: youtu.be/GnEMtkeWhdI
Links are also provided on the Book of Memories page at www.parkmemorial.com.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Allen Felix
Kostyk 1930 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta