Russ BOYKO Obituary
RUSS BOYKO Russ (Rosal) Boyko passed away on June 16, 2023, at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, following a brief battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Ann (née Farrell); son, Andrew; and daughter, Kieran. He is survived by sisters, Mabeline Akai (Bob) and Rose Boyko; brother, Boris Boyko; and nieces, Tracy Edgely (Cameron, Jessica) and Aimee (Keanna, Eli). He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Tom and Rob. He was predeceased by niece, Tamara Morrissey; and his parents, William Boyko and Maryiam Boyko (née Toodick). On-Air, he was known as 'Russ McCloud.' A popular radio host, his radio career spanned four decades from west to east: CKPG in Prince George in the early '70s; CKOV in Kelowna in the mid '70s; 1014 CFUN in Vancouver from 1976 to 1984; 1050 CHUM in Toronto from 1984 to 2001; and 940 CINW AM in Montreal from 2008-2010. He loved music, was gregarious, fun-loving, energetic and caring.
Published by The Globe and Mail from Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, 2023.