Ernie was born in Canora, Saskatchewan on December 26, 1943.
Ernie volunteered at the Lion’s Club
in the senior’s centre. He loved gardening, camping and anything to do with the outdoors.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years; Annette, children; Karen (Ray) of Kamloops, and Christine (Roy) of Langley, grandchildren; Brittany, Laisa, Jakob, and Robyn, great grandchildren; Carter, Dyllan, Kayden, and Christian, sisters; Mary Prokopetz, Shirley Prokopetz, Evelyn (Harvey), Violet (Ron),
Elizabeth, Cynthia (Al) and brother; Wilbert (Alice).
Predeceased by brother; Mervin Matechuk, mom; Nellie Oystreck
and father; William Matechuk.
Prayers will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, July 10, 2022, followed by the Funeral Service which will be held at 10:00am on Monday, July 11, 2022 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints 1044 – 8th Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 2X8. Father Chad Pawlyshyn will officiate. Following the Service, Ernie will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid, c/o to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints 1044- 8th Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 2X8.
Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
250-554-2577
4 Tributes
Sorry for your loss
Annette & family
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
The best we can do is to hope, to pray, to believe, to care and remember. God will look after the rest.
Rest In Peace Brorher. Love be you. ❤️❤️
Our sincerest condolences to the family of Ernie Matechuk. We knew them well in regards to Brittany especially, as is our grand daughter also, father being Brian Minichiello, our son. Love to Annette especially and her children, from Sam and Jean , Brian and family Minichiello
Sorry to hear of Ernie passing. My guess is he will be fishing and having a drink with Matt and Robbie.
Always enjoyed visiting with him at Rob’s Memorial Fishing Derby.
Sandra, Matthew & Erica Newman