John Hunda
| John Hunda | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922-06-25 Bytkiw, Ivano Frankivsk, Ukraine |
| Died | 2015-11-22 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | railway worker |
| Employer | Canadian Pacific Railway |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
John Hunda (25 June 1922 – 22 November 2015 (aged 93)) was a Ukraine-born Canadian Pacific Railway employee and long-time Thunder Bay resident.[1][2]
Life and family
John Hunda was born in Bytkiw, Ivano Frankivsk, Ukraine on June 25, 1922. He immigrated to Canada in 1950. He later resided on South High Street in Thunder Bay and eventually moved to Pioneer Ridge.[1]
He was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway for many years, working there until his retirement in 1987. Outside of work, he was an active member of his church and spent his time gardening, woodworking, and completing various building projects.[1]
He married Betty Vasold on February 17, 1955, at the Church of the Transfiguration. He was survived by his sons Peter and John and their families, as well as his friend Cheryl Homac.[1]
He died in his sleep on November 22, 2015, at the age of 93. A funeral liturgy was held at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Transfiguration, officiated by Father Vladimir Chvets, following a service at the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL. He was buried at St. Andrew's Cemetery.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for John Hunda, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2015-11-24, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 24 November 2015, p. 8(B)