Obituary of STEPHEN WILLIAM BEYAK

STEPHEN WILLIAM BEYAK It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Stephen William Beyak on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the age of 83. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Jennie (Jean) of 58 years and their five children, Alice Miller (Glen), Alvin Beyak, Carol Kovacs (Robert), Susan Lachowich (Darcy) and Debbie Beyak. He will be dearly missed by his sister Anne Chudyk; brother-in-law Elmer Stefishen (Jackie); sister-in-law Pat Plante (Fred); three grandchildren, Stephen Beyak (Nicole), Jennifer Beyak and Matthew Miller; one great-grandchild Kara Beyak; extended family members, Courtenay Vink and her daughter Audrey; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve was predeceased by his parents, William and Effie Beyak; sisters, Katie Monchka (Steve), Jenny Hucaluk (Lucas), Ada Monchka (John), Ella Boyko ; and brothers, John Beyak, Nick Beyak (Mary) and Paul Beyak (Sally). Steve was born on January 15, 1931 in the rural town of Winnipegosis, Manitoba. He also resided in Churchill and Flin Flon until the early 1960’s when he relocated the family to Winnipeg. After working in a variety of trades, he settled into a career as a maintenance mechanic at the Misericordia Hospital for over 20 years until his retirement. Steve enjoyed his retirement years travelling with Jennie as snowbirds and spent many winter seasons in Desert Hot Springs, California. His other passions included: casino gaming, crib, dominoes, browsing on his computer and spending quality time with his family. He also had an innate musical talent as he could play musical instruments by ear with no formal training and often burst into old time songs and limericks that were a source of entertainment to his family. In keeping with Steve’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Divine Liturgy in honor of Steve Beyak will be celebrated on Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 35 Marcie St. (off Gilmore Ave.), North Kildonan. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Matsubara and the 2nd floor staff at the Victoria Hospital for their special care. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice if you wish.