Kuzyk, William 1931-2005

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bill Kuzyk, after a brief and valiant struggle with cancer, at 73 years of age on June 13.

Bill will be lovingly missed by his wife Mary; his four children: Deb (Ray) of Nova Scotia, Les (Dragana) of Calgary, Gerald (Kristin) of Vermilion, Rick of Edmonton; granddaughter Lily, two sisters, Mary (Clarence) and Stella (Len), brother Mike (Denise), and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Pearl Kuzyk, and two brothers Marshall and Walter.

The Celebration of Bill's life was conducted from the McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, on Wednesday, June 15, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Anne Laird officiating. The eulogy was given by sons Les and Gerald and by friend and colleague Dick Conley. Readings were by Denise Kuzyk and Len Arndt. Special song, "Pilgrim," was performed by niece Tracy Charbonneau. Congregational hymns were "In the Garden," and "How Great Thou Art."

There was a graveside service on Thursday, June 16, in the cemetery in Leoville, Saskatchewan.

Bill loved his students and his teaching career as much as he loved nature. His passionate hobbies were hunting, fishing, curling, golfing and gardening, and he touched many lives through his involvement in these activities. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Card of Thanks

The family would like to thank the medical staff of the Lloydminster Hospital and Home Care Services, and especially Dr. Chan and Dr. Rogers for their kind and compassionate care. Thanks also to the ladies of the Lloydminster Legacy Centre and the Leoville Seniors for serving lunches. To all of you who sent cards, flowers, food, phoned or visited, or sent donations to the Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary for patient comfort or the Canadian Cancer Society, thank you. A warm thank you to all who attended the memorial services.

Donations in memory of Bill may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or Lloyd Health Care Auxiliary for Patient Comfort.