Obituary of KOSTIUK – William Bill

February 12, 1927 – February 22, 2010 Bill Kostiuk passed away peacefully at Sarcee Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered by his wife of forty-nine years Elaine; his daughters, Shannon (Dave) and Lana (Rob); his sister Mary (Ian); as well as many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father in 1975 and his mother in 1988. Bill was born in Czortowiec, Poland and came to Canada at the age of six months. He lived in the Mullingar, Saskatchewan district until moving to Calgary in 1958. Bill will always be remembered by his love for music and flowers. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bill’s honour may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. Special thanks go to all the staff at Sarcee Hospice for the incredible care they gave Bill and support for the family. In living memory of William Kostiuk, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.