Obituary of Melvin "Mel" Kolodychuk

Melvin, beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away in the Grey Nuns Hospital on April 1, 2018, at the age of 82 years. Melvin was born on February 21, 1936, to Stephen and Teresa Kolodychuk in Haight, Alberta. He was the third eldest of nine siblings. On August 18, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marelle Chandler in Vegreville. They had been married for 55 years. Melvin first started out working seismic, followed by managing a lumber yard. After moving to Camrose in 1965, he worked as a welder for a construction company, followed by ALCB for the next 27 years until retirement. Melvin was a member of the Third and Fourth Degrees of the Knights of Columbus. He had many pastimes including fishing and camping, gardening, playing cards, and floor curling, but his greatest joy was being with family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Marelle; son Ed (Michelle); daughter Rhonda (Dave); grandson Tyler (Emily); granddaughters Jayden, Megan, and Ariel; five brothers Al, George (Lorraine), Marv (Gena), Doug (Maxine), Rod (Marlene); two sisters Sharon (Bob), and Rosi; and brother-in-law Miles. He was predeceased by his parents Stephen and Teresa; one sister Ev; and one brother-in-law Dale. A Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Deacon Doug Tien as celebrant. Inurnment will take place in Ranfurly at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Kidney Foundation, or to the charity of one's choice.