On August 6, 2017 John Olineck of Vegreville passed away at the age of 91 years. John is survived by three daughters and two sons: Vivian Locher, Olga (Larry) Golinowski, Leonard (Cynthia) Olineck, George Olineck, and Dawn (Joe) Rosvick; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Liz (Gord) Haug, Anne Luhoway, and Lil Hawirko; special friend, Liz; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret in 2005; parents, Andrew and Frozina; grandson, Matthew Olineck; son-in-law, Alvin Locher; four brothers, Mafty, Andy, Harry, and Baby Geo; and three sisters, Mary, Ruby, and Baby Olga.
Funeral service Monday, August 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Right Reverend Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz and Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating with interment in Lavoy Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Lavoy Cemetery.