Peter William Yakymchuk

It is with profound sadness the family of Peter announce his sudden and unexpected passing on October 28, 2024.

Peter was born on August 8, 1947 in Grandview, Manitoba and passed away at the family acreage in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 27, 2024.

Left to mourn is his wife of 47 years Lillian Yakymchuk. Children; Shannon (Brian) Rehirchuk & Ashley Yakymchuk. Granddaughter Madison Rehirchuk. Step granddaughter Lauren Rehirchuk. Siblings; Pauline (Larry) Wonitoway, Pat (Ernie) Lulashnyk, Bill (Pam) Yakymchuk, Steve (Irene) Yakymchuk. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends & mining buddies.

Peter worked in the mining industry for over 50 years, starting at age of 15. He worked worldwide mining for silver, gold, diamonds and other precious commodities. He retired from mining in 2017 at the age of 70. This was not the end of his career, as he continued to work but this time remained closer to home working for the Gilbert Plains Co-op Agro-Centre.

Peter enjoyed spending his time outdoors, boating and fishing in the summer, to snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter months. But most of all Peter enjoyed spending his time with his family and especially with his granddaughter Maddie.

Pete was predeceased by his parents William & Katie Yakymchuk and stepfather John Pokotylo.

A Funeral Service will be held for Peter on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the Sneath-Strilchuk Family Care Centre in Dauphin with Rev. Father Brent Kuzyk officiating.  

The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.  Click on the link below at the service time.

Interment to be held at a later date.

Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Peter may be made to Parkland Humane Society. 

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