Obituary
In Loving Memory of Vern Olenyk
1936 – 2021
Vern Olenyk of Lacombe passed away peacefully at the age of 84.
Vern was born to Bessie and Shafron Olenyk in Bonanza, Alberta on June 9, 1936, the youngest of seven children.
He moved to Dawson Creek where he worked at the Texaco gas bar and did small engine repair. He married Sarah in 1963. Sarah had two children, Marilyn and Rick, and they became a family.
After being in married in Port Coquitlam, the family moved to Penticton where Vern got a job in management at the post office.
In 1971, Vern and Sarah moved to Prince George where Vern was a letter carrier for 17 years. Sarah passed away in 1994, and Vern continued working for a couple more years before retiring and moving to Red Deer.
Vern married Sharon in 2000 and the two settled in Lacombe.
He loved his doggy companions, and was always talking to them, taking them on walks, and giving them treats.
He also loved watching sports, especially wrestling.
Vern is survived by his wife Sharon, his children Rick and Marilyn, three grandchildren, Sharon’s three daughters,and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A Private Family Service will be held on February 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place following the Funeral Service in Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. A recording of the Service will be available below on Friday Evening.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Vernie Vern Olenyk June 9 1936 February 9 2021 (age 84)..
Décès pour la Ville: Lacombe, Province: Alberta