Myron Chomicki passed away on August 1^st, 2023 in North Battleford at the age of 95. He was born in Rosthern, SK on July 4^th, 1928.  Myron was the first son of Lucas Louie and Olena Helen (née Dmytrowich) Chomicki. He grew up on a farm near Redfield, SK with his younger siblings, Helen (Kindrachuk) and Bill, and lived with his step-sisters Mary (Chaika), Nettie, and youngest step-brother, Peter.  His older step-siblings, Walter and Anne (Shumlich) had already moved away from home; all of his step-siblings predeceased him. When his father passed away in 1947, Myron became the man of the house and took up the plow with his team of horses to work the family homestead.  He married the love of his life, Olga (née Swityk) in 1953 and they were blessed with a son, August (Gus) and a daughter, Cheryl (Schick).  Tragedy struck in 1962 when Olga passed away suddenly leaving Myron a widower with two young children. His extended family, especially his mother, helped him to raise Gus and Cheryl in his time of grief. Myron worked hard to provide for them, for in addition to farming, he worked as a grain buyer and bartender.  They were never wealthy, but Myron modelled the values of hard work, determination, and resilience, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren.

The jewels in his crown were his five grandchildren: Dr. Sarah Chomicki (Dr. Henry Bi), Trevor Schick, Vanessa Chomicki, Dr. Kaitlyn Schick (Matthew Schneider), and Matthew Chomicki whom he loved and enjoyed babysitting, teasing, and playing cards with.  In his later years, his three great-grandchildren: Violet Bi, Oliver Bi, and Owen Schneider brought the biggest smile to his face.  Myron never remarried, but always seemed to need a woman to help take care of him, so he had a few girlfriends over the years including Ellen Treen and Ruth Whitwell who have both since passed.

Myron’s greatest wish was to remain in his own home and his family rallied around him to fulfill that wish.  Although his memory started to fail, the support of his children and grandchildren kept him from falling into loneliness and despair.  He went to the Day Program at River Heights Lodge three days per week to play cards and socialize and there were never enough people there for him.  He was so proud to be ninety-five years old and to see “four generations” sitting around the table with him.  We will miss his laughter and larger-than-life personality that filled every room where we gathered together.

A Celebration of Myron’s life will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023 ~ 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Father Leonid Malkov as officiant. For those unable to attend the service a recorded version will be posted at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Memorial donations in memory of Myron can be made to the River Heights Lodge Day Program – 2001 99st North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3. Condolences can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.

• Date : 2023-08-03
• Location : North Battleford, SK