Obituaries

ROMANCHUK, Nicholas

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Romanchuk of Kelowna, British Columbia on December 8, 2017 at the age of 76 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nick, the youngest of 6 children, was born on February 11, 1941 in Smoky Lake, Alberta to Harry and Dora Romanchuk.
At a young age, Nick moved with his family to the Langley/Cloverdale area of British Columbia where the family operated a small dairy farm. Nick completed his high school education at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School in Surrey and went on to become an apprentice Airline Maintenance Engineer with Canadian Pacific Airlines before joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1963. After completing training in Regina, Nick was posted to Swift Current, Saskatchewan where he met Beverley, the love of his life. They were married in 1966 and had two children, Nick and Laura, while stationed in Morse. Nick served his entire 33-year career with the RCMP in various communities throughout Saskatchewan before retiring in 1996. He was an extremely well respected and popular member of the RCMP. He and Bev fulfilled their lifelong dream when they moved to their newly purchased acreage in Armstrong, British Columbia where they built their retirement home. Nick spent many hours immaculately maintaining their 10 acres, working in his workshop producing master woodworking projects, and traveling with Bev. They enjoyed camping, fishing, visiting family, and watching the Blue Jays. In August 2017 Nick and Bev moved to Kelowna. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and was extremely proud of his family.
Nick is survived by Bev, his loving wife of 51 years as well as his son, Nick (Kris) of Kelowna and daughter, Laura (Bruce) of Regina and his four grandchildren: Sydney, McKenna, Gracie, and Graeme. He is also survived by his brothers John of Lacombe and Tom (Carole) of Kamloops as well as his sister, Olga Byrnes of Kelowna along with brothers- and sisters-in-law Joyce (Don) Maloney, Lois Biederbeck, John (Linda) Sharp, Richard (Heather) Sharp, Lorna (Brian) Cave and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nick was predeceased by his parents Harry and Dora Romanchuk, his father- and mother-in law Jack and Pat Sharp, brothers Steve and Mike Romanchuk, as well as brother-in-law Murray Byrnes and sister-in-law Ruth Romanchuk.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ed Hardy, Dr. Simon Baxter, Dr. David Hoegler, Dr. Mary Wall, and particularly Dr. Samantha Reineking as well as the staff at Kelowna General Hospital, the Vernon and Kelowna cancer clinics, and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for the compassionate and expert care given to Nick.
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Condolence Messages

Feb 13, 2018
Bev and family.Just read this article on Nick,so sorry to be reading this!All the best to you all and my heart felt condolance to you all!!

Kent Hough

Vernon Dodge
Dec 20, 2017
Bev and family,

So very sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I was very fortunate to have worked with Nick in Saskatchewan for many years. Nick was a very rare individual that others strive to duplicate. He was one of the finest cops I ever met. My sincere condolences to his family at this difficult time.

Roger Wigglesworth
Dec 18, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Romanchuk family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dino and Karen Zol
Dec 17, 2017
Dear Aunty Bev, Nick, Laura, Kris, Bruce and families - we are all saddened at Uncle Nick's passing. Have good memories of visits with our families from when you'd come out at Easter time to more recent visits to Lacombe. Thinking of all of you.Margo, Rod and family.
Dec 17, 2017
Dear Bev and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our visits and chats with Nick. He was kind soul. Kim and Dianne
Dec 15, 2017
Bev and family. It was with heavy hearts that we learned of Nick's passing. I, along with many others, were always impressed by Nick's professionalism while we were stationed in Saskatchewan. Great memories of those years. He was one of a kind. Our most sincere condolences to you all.

Don and Ellen Buchanan, Baddeck, NS
Dec 15, 2017
Dear Bev and family. So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have taken care of Nick on 3West at KGH. He was a very lovely man. Sincerely, Shelley Parks