Frank Swiatkewich was born March 8, 1932, in Sandilands, Manitoba. He moved around Manitoba and Ontario until the 1960s, then moved to BC and stayed in Kamloops.
He owned a few different businesses in Kamloops over the years: Bluestar Taxi, P&F Couriers, and P&F Logging.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie; his sister, Helen Bigras; grandchildren Olesia Romaniuk, Dorothy (Doug) Christensen, and Robert Romaniuk; and his great-grandchild, Dallas Christensen. He was predeceased by his parents; siblings Peter, John, and Mary; and his children Donna, Robert, and Michael.
We would like to thank Royal Inland Hospital for their care on 6N and Overlander Trinity Hospice for their care as well.
The Prayer Service will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at the Ukrainian Church of All Saints, 1044 8th Street, Kamloops. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00a.m. on May 20, in the church. Following the service, Frank will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.
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As we, the Marr kids, were growing up as neighbours, Lester remembers Mr. Swiatkewich as an avid hunter. One of his earliest memories, at about seven years old, was seeing a moose hanging in the Swiatkewich basement — jaw-droppingly awesome for a little boy!
Frank was such a large, jolly fellow with a big personality. Frances and I, being the oldest, remember him most as Mr. Swiatkewich — the dad with the booming laugh who played with all the kids. My younger sisters were a little intimidated by his larger-than-life presence, but that was part of what made him so unforgettable.
Our parents have called you all the “Sweet Cabbage” family because they could not pronounce your last name; however, this did not detract from the deep warmth felt between the families as we lived right across the street.
Thinking of you all and remembering him very fondly.
The Marr Family