1943 — 2022

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 at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-07-01
• Location : Kamloops