Obituary of Orest Mervin Kotyk

KOTYK - Mr. Orest 1952 - 2012 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Orest Mervin Kotyk, late of Shellbrook, announce his sudden passing on May 23, 2012 at the age of 60 years. Orest was born to George & Bernice Kotyk on March 3, 1952 in Reynaud, SK. One of Orest's earlier years passions was to fix up and trade vehicles, he then moved on be employed at Melody Motors, CN, and Canada Post which he retired from on September 1, 2009, after 35 years of dedicated service. Gardening and taxi driving and many houses built to perfection always working hard to provide support to his family kept Orest busy over the years. One of Orest's dreams was to go to Nascar, that dream came true in 2001 when he and Debra went to Las Vegas. Orest and Debra Wason were united in marriage on February 4, 2002 in Las Vegas. Orest always lived for a good game of Kaiser every Tuesday with his Kaiser buddies Leonard, Oscar and Gordie right up until his passing. He was always ready for a good bet, whether it was with his group at Canada Post, Debra or his boys. Another one of Orest's dreams was to someday have a red convertible Mustang, and on March 17, 2011 that dream came true when he purchased his first red convertible Mustang. Orest will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. Orest is lovingly survived by his wife Debra Kotyk of 10 years; his children Shawna (Kelly) Stienwand of prince Albert and their children Taylor, Danielle & Rachel; Lyndon (Jolene) Kotyk of Prince Albert and children Brandon & Mikayla; Jaelynn (Aaron) Burns of Prince Albert and daughter Aliviah; Shianne Kotyk (Ivan) of Prince Albert; stepsons Craig (Leanne) Jones of Edson, AB and children Amy & Anna; Corey (Sarah) Jones of Edson, AB; his brothers John (Arlene) Kotyk of Prince Albert; Bob (Helen) Kotyk of Regina; his mother in-law Jean Wason of Shellbrook; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Orest is predeceased by his parents Gregory & Bernice Kotyk; his sister in-law Margo Gouldhawke.The memorial Service for Orest took place on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the legion Hall in Shellbrook with Diane McDuff as officiant. Memorial donations may be made in memory of orest to either the SPCA or to the choice of the donor. Interment will take place at a later date. Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau"Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements, 747-2828.