Obituary of Richard Michael MICHALSKY

November 8, 1953 – Pincher Creek, Alberta February 20, 2019 – Okotoks, Alberta With great sorrow we announce the passing of Richard Michael Michalsky, beloved husband of Fayra. Rick passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019, at the age of 65 years. Rick was born to Ralph and Doreen Michalsky on November 8th, 1953. He was raised on the family ranch near Burmis, Alberta, growing up with a love for ranching, hunting, riding, and roping. In 1976, Rick married the love of his life, Fayra Dennis, and became a cherished family member to Verne and Ida Dennis. Rick and Fayra raised their three children, Trevor, Travis, and Alyssa on a ranch near Maycroft, Alberta. Rick was a loving husband and father who passed on strong work ethics and values to his children. He had a deep love for his grandchildren and was often heard teasing them in his quiet ways. His grandchildren, in return, loved their Papa Ricky dearly. Rick became a red seal welder in his twenties. He welded in the gas, oil, construction and agriculture industries throughout his career. However, his most enjoyable years working were spent at Line Creek Resources with his many friends until he had to stop due to complications with his health in 2016. In Rick’s later years, he resumed his love for team roping and took up gold panning in B.C. He loved being in the outdoors; camping and panning. Rick began his battle with cancer in 2016. His strong will and love for his family kept him going throughout these hard years. Rick and his family are so appreciative for all of the support and help given by Kelly and Don Boyce along with their family, during this trying time. In the end, after a valiant fight, Rick passed away peacefully at the beautiful Foothills Country Hospice near Okotoks, Alberta, surrounded by his family. Rick is survived by his loving family. His wife, Fayra; children, Trevor (Tanya), Travis (Holly), Alyssa (Matthew); and grandchildren, Kaydee, Josie, Ethan, Autumn, Mykayla, Bristol and Konrad. Rick is also survived by his mother, Doreen; brothers, Garth (Janet), Alan (Barb); and sister, Charlene (Tom); mother-in-law, Ida Dennis, and The Dennis family, Val (Shelly), Tim (Jo), Kelly (Don), Cathy (Tony), Wally (Nicole), and several nieces and nephews. As to Rick’s wishes, no service will be held. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Foothills Country Hospice Society, P.O. Box 274, Okotoks, AB, T1S 1S1, Telephone: (403) 995-4673, or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, , (403) 521-3723, . A special thank you to Dr Daniel Heng, Dr Michael Monument, Joelle, the staff in unit 5 at the McCaig Tower in the Foothills Medical Centre, and the staff at the Foothills Country Hospice. Your care and treatment of Rick was so exceptional and greatly appreciated, it will not be forgotten. In living memory of Rick Michalsky, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB, T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.