April 22, 1933 – December 17, 2024
With great sadness the family of George Mylenchuk announces his peaceful passing on December 17, 2024 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances
Left to cherish his memory is Beverly, his wife of 60 years. He will also be missed by sister-in-law Thelma Ogden; brother-in-law Oliver Pederson (Edith); nephew Larry Mylnechuk (Sandra); niece Barbara Sue Mylnechuk and numerous nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Anna Mylenchuk; brothers William and Donald; infant sister Sophie; uncle Nick Dronyk; brothers-in-law Paul (Lorraine) and Gary Pederson, and Cecil Ogden.
Hockey player, pilot, log roller, water skier, business owner, he was a man of many interests.
George was a skilled hockey player, having played for St. Paul, Indianapolis, Omaha and Des Moines in the International League, as well with the Winnipeg Warriors in the old Western League. From early childhood into adulthood, his time at the Northend Skating Rink held special memories.
After his hockey career he pursued his passion for flying in the employ of almost every regional charter air service, often taking sportsmen to the Arctic to hunt geese and fish for char.
He ably piloted DC3’s, Fairchild and the A26 water bomber.
In the late 1970’s he became owner of Georgie’s Woolen Shop and partnered in International Travel Services.
George and Bev travelled to many countries abroad as well as throughout North America.
He was proud of his Ukrainian heritage and a trip to Ukraine held special meaning as he was able to visit his mother’s birthplace.
A mass was held at St. Mary’s Church on Friday, December 27, at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon followed in the church hall. Interment will be held at a later date in the spring.
“How God will judge, I know not,
Quote by Bishop Fulton Sheen.
But I trust that he will see me with mercy and compassion.
I am only certain that there will be surprises in heaven.
First of all, I will see some people there whom I never expected to see.
Second, there will be a number whom I expected to be there who will not be there.
And even relying on his mercy, the biggest surprise of all may be that I will be there.”
Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
