MICHAL ELIUK

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Michal Eliuk, 70, on Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Sioux Lookout, Ont.
Michal was born Dec. 25, 1938 in Stuartburn, Man. to the late Steve and Annie Eliuk.
He started his working career with the C.N.R. as a newsy for a short period of time, and Rusty Myers Flying Service, then was employed with Lands & Forests in Fort Frances.
He later was transferred to Sioux Narrows and then Rainy River, where he continued his career with Ministry of Natural Resources for more than 35 years in fish and wildlife.
He was very proud to be a conservation officer, and wore the uniform with pride, respect, and dignity.
He enjoyed fishing, and especially hunting, with relatives and friends.
When he lived in Fort Frances, he was involved as a volunteer fireman, in Sioux Narrows he helped organize the first ambulance service, and in Rainy River he was on town council.
Having lived in Sioux Lookout for more than 30 years, Michal enjoyed being a part of the community by being a volunteer fireman, snowmobile instructor, F.A.C. instructor, safe boating course instructor, and trapping course instructor.
He also was a member of the Sioux Lookout Flying Club and acquired his “wings.”
As well, he was a member of Crime Stoppers, Ojibway Power Toboggan Club, Ducks Unlimited, Knights of Columbus, Royal Canadian Legion, Trappers Council, board of directors for Northern Lights Credit Union for 17 years, Seniors’ Activity Centre, train greeting committee, and economic development committee.
He enjoyed travelling to Atikokan, Toronto, and Pemberton to visit his children and grandchildren.
Michal and Marie also made several trips to Italy touring and visiting relatives. Their 50th anniversary gift to each other was to travel to the Ukraine this fall.
His memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 50 years, Marie. He also leaves to mourn his children, Teresa (Randy Larson), Brent (Elvira Cacciotti), Dori (Kevin Goriak), and Pamela (Dale Spencer); and grandchildren, Erik, Marla, Jonathan, Joshua, Hailey, Kayla, and Jenna.
Also surviving are his brothers, Paul (Beverly), John (Judy), and Nick (Sonja); sisters, Mary Holland, Iris (Leo Langlois), and Alice (Roger Lougheed); and several nieces, nephews, and friends who he considered family.
He was predeceased by his brother, William; and sisters, Helen and Lillian.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Sioux Lookout, with Fr. Mike Mahoney officiating.
Honour guards were members of the Sioux Lookout Fire Fighters, Knights of Columbus, and conservation officers of the Ministry of Natural Resources.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Parish Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society c/o the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1449, Sioux Lookout, Ont., P8T 1B9.