Father Michael MYRONIUK

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 85 and his 61 first year of ordained priesthood. Predeceased by his parents Anna and Dmytro Myroniuk, brother Basil, Sister Mary and her husband Rino Dececchi. Father Mike will be dearly missed by his nephew and niece Michael Dececchi and Mary Ann Cutler, as well as Mary Ann's children Noah and Declan Cutler. He will also be fondly remembered by his close friends Randy, Spence, Dolores, Chris, Gina, Emil and Nina. We wish to express special thanks to St. Joseph's Villa, especially his caregiver Lorna, as well as all the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for their care and compassion. Father Mike was born and raised as a proud Hamiltonian in the North End. He was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Christ the King on May 26, 1961. He served as Pastor of St.Teresa's Parish Kitchener, St.Patrick's Parish Hamilton and retired from Holy Family Parish in June 2006. Father Mike's greatest calling was to serve the missions of Guatemala and his retreat work in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Visitation at Holy Family Parish 1393 Cannon St. East, Hamilton Monday March 21st. from 7pm. to 9pm. Vigil prayers at 8:30pm. Visitation is offered Tuesday 9am. till time of the Mass at 11am. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Burlington. Covid-19 protocols will be those required by the Provincial and Hamilton Health Departments. Masks are recommended. Donations in Father Mike's memory to Ukrainian relief or Parkinson's Foundation Canada would be greatly appreciated.