Peter Russell Shykitka April 18, 1939 - October 11, 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Shykitka announces the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on October 11, 2011 at the age of 72. Peter was born on April 18, 1939 on the farm at Glaslyn, Sask. On October 7, 1961 he married the love of his life Elaine Hudye. The past 47 years have been spent in Estevan being a part of the oilfield and curling communities. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten by his family and friends. He leaves to mourn, his wife of 50 years, Elaine; his daughter, Sheryl (Ambrose) Hengen and their children, Riley, Michael, Jason and Tyler; his daughter, Brenda (Ben) Burns and their children, Brittany (Mike Breisnes), Kaitlin (Tyson McGillicky) and Megan; his great grandson, Dayde McGillicky; his brother, Myron (Gerry) Shykitka; his sister, Anne (Ray) West; and his, sister-in-law Ethel Shykitka, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Gabriel and Theresa Shykitka; his sister, Marina (Eugene) Demchuk; and his brother, Nicholas Shykitka. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital Long Term Care for their care and support during the last four years. Prayers were held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Joel Rama. Interment followed in the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation (Long Term Care) in Peter's memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of the late Peter Shykitka wish to express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their many acts of kindness through prayer, cards, flowers, food, hugs, phone calls, memorial donations and visits. Special thanks to the staff at the Long Term Care ward for their loving care and support. Thank you to Mr. Doug Third for the prayer service and words of comfort. Thank you to Father Joel Rama and to the members of St. John the Baptist for the choir and the lunch. Thank you to Dustin Hall and his staff. Thank you to the Estevan Oil Wives Club, Ray and Doris Frehlick and the Days Inn for the family meals. - Elaine, Sheryl, Brenda and Families
