ALEXANDER (ALEX) SOCHOLOTUK

The family of Alexander Socholotuk announces his peaceful passing on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Alex was born to William and Elizabeth Socholotuk on May 20, 1923 at Mine Center, Ont. He attended elementary school at Mine Centre and high school in Fort Frances.
Following his graduation, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and served valiantly in the air force during the Second World War.
Upon his return from overseas, he worked for a brief period for Mathews Lumber and Shevlin Clark. He spent the majority of his working days (39-and-a-half years) employed as a stationary engineer with the paper mill in Fort Frances.
He was united in marriage to Mary Boyda on Jan. 30, 1947. Together they raised two sons, Richard and Allen, and daughter, Sharen.
Alex was an avid fisherman and hunter. His most cherished moments were those spent with friends and family in the great outdoors . . . whether it be picking pine cones, berries, or mushrooms.
There was never a new road that went unexplored by Alex and Mary, and he had extensive knowledge of the area between Banning and Dryden.
Alex’s favourite haunts were Highway 502 and Big Sawbill Lake. He was a man of all seasons and spent part of each in nature’s wonderland.
Alex enjoyed volunteering his time at the St. George’s Orthodox Church, the Fort Frances Community Credit Union, the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club, and the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, to name a few.
He was predeceased by his mother and father; parents-in-law, Eudokia and Carl Wojick; sister, Mary Soderholm and brother-in-law, Oiva Soderholm; brother, Jack Socholotuk and sister-in-law, Stella Socholotuk; sister, June Wodell and brother-in-law, Jerry Wodell; wife, Mary; and daughter, Sharen.
Alex is survived by his sons, Richard (Tracy Gibson) and Allen (Josee Gaudreault); brother, Stan and family; brother, Gary and family; grandsons, Christopher and Michael Socholotuk (Helen); great-grandchildren, Neven and Lydia; eight step-great-grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
A “tough old soldier” has gone on to his greater reward and will be deeply missed for his sense of humour, generosity, and strength of character.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
Rev. Fr. Henry Lakusta will officiate, followed by interment in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.
Friends may visit prior to the service at Green Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be Larry Patrick, Stan Sockolotuk Jr., William G. Anderson, Terry Soderholm, Dennis Soderholm, and Glenn Boyda.
In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com