Obituaries

SIVUCHA, Alexander

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club, 1297 Glenmore Road, Kelowna.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander John Sivucha on Dec. 27, 2016. Born in Vancouver in 1939, Alex was 77. Predeceased by his mother Mary, his father William and brother Bill, Alex is survived by his wife of 53 years Verna (nee Arason), their 2 sons Jeff and Dale (Erin) and grandchildren Aidan, Harper, Owen, and Dalton.

Alex came to Kelowna from Vancouver in 1970 and immersed himself into the community as a member of the local Kinsmen chapter, the Kelowna Golf and Country Club and the Kelowna Curling Club. He was an active member of these establishments until 2015. Alex began his career with Crown Zellerbach (currently Tolko Industries) in 1971 as Shipper/Receiver. He went on to work there for 42 years. It was through these professional and personal affiliations that he met so many wonderful friends that were there for him right up to his passing.

Alex had numerous passions, one was being a mentor for his children. He was a soccer coach for 7 memorable seasons and spent countless hours in hockey arenas and the sidelines of football fields, to which his sons are forever grateful. At the end of an exhausting day you could always find Alex sitting in his backyard by his pool with a great paperback novel.

He taught us about loyalty, integrity but most important was to enjoy life with people you truly cared about.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Apr 24, 2017
To Verna, Dale & Jeff & Family,

Our sincere condolences to all of you at this very difficult time.

We have many fond memories of Alex going back many, many years. Stan & Alex attended elementary & high school together in Vancouver.

We have great memories playing board games, vacationing in Birch Bay with your family.

Many your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as celebrate a life well-lived.

Alex is now reunited with those gone before him. No more suffering, no more pain. He is at peace

Sincerely,

Stan & Barb Sandover & family
Feb 09, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will surely miss him around the Kelowna Golf course.

Winston Wammer
Feb 06, 2017
Dear Verna,

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Carol and Terry
Feb 05, 2017
Dear Verna, we just returned from a trip and were so sorry to hear that Alex had passed away. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Andy & Sylvia Smoliak
Jan 23, 2017
Verna and family;

Our thought s are with you at this difficult time. Alex was a great guy and he will be missed. Lots of good memories.

Gary & Margaret Crooks
Jan 22, 2017
Verna and family, very sorry to hear about the passing of Alex. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Our deepest sympathy.

Blair & Joan Pyett.
Jan 21, 2017
Verna, Jeff and Dale, I'm sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of Alex from over the years. I still bumped into him over the last year, typically at the CNC and we had some good laughs. He's someone I will never forget. Todd Strong
Jan 20, 2017
Verna, I was so sorry to read of Alex's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Elaine Hansen
Jan 19, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. I worked with Alex at the plywood plant from 1980 until he retired. Good man and enjoyed my conversations with him about hockey and curling.

My condolences to the family.

Rob Lutz
Jan 18, 2017
Verna and family ~ We are very sorry to hear of Alex's passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Ron and Denise Yamabe
Jan 18, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Sivucha family. Jack worked with Alex at CZ for many years and has some wonderful memories of him. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time.

Jack & Betty Kotowsky
Jan 17, 2017
Verna & family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Alex. The memories that you have shared will be you constant comfort and get you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.

Peter & Kathy Pich -West Kelowna
Jan 17, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Sivucha family for your loss of Alex. We had a number of golf games and stimulating discussions over the years at the KG&CC. He will be missed.

Tun Wong
Jan 17, 2017
Verna and family, sorry to hear of Alex's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

Ken and Barbie Ross
Jan 16, 2017
Alex was a great guy. He will be missed by everyone.

Condolences to Verna and family.

Grant Fidler
Jan 15, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss. I have known Alex from the start when he first came to Kelowna, worked, curled and even golfed with him a couple of times. Great guy. He will be missed.

Willi Lange
Jan 15, 2017
Verna and family, so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Alex for 25 years at Kelowna Plywood.

Ron Volk
Jan 14, 2017
Verna & family, my condolences, so sorry to hear of your loss.

Avril Adamson
Jan 14, 2017
To Verna and family, I'll always have fond memories of Alex.

Joe Numada.
Jan 14, 2017
Dear Verna, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. I do remember many great times during our young Kin years. Take care.

Wendy Waller
Jan 14, 2017
We were all shocked to hear of Alex's passing. He was a wonderful man. We will miss his smiles after his daily walk. Condolences to the family from all of us at Boomers.
Jan 13, 2017
We are so sorry to hear that Alex passed away. Our sincere condolences to you Verna & to Jeff, Dale & families.

Gary & Jeannerre
Jan 13, 2017
Verna, so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Phyllis & Dennis
Jan 13, 2017
It is with great sadness that I learned this morning of Alex's passing. He was a great guy to spend time with. I will always treasure the many years he was my skip on Wednesday nights at the Kelowna Curling Club as well as the times we golfed at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club.

Sandra and I send our sincere condolences to you Verna and the rest of your family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Roger Sellick
Jan 13, 2017
Verna and family,

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Alex was a great guy and he will be missed by all of us.

Bob and Kathie Harrison
Jan 13, 2017
Verna & Jeff,

Such a great loss for you. Sending prayers your way.

M. Swikert
Jan 13, 2017
Verna, it is with great sadness to hear of Alex's passing. I was always impressed by his dedication and commitment towards his position during the many decades we worked for the many companies. I will always remember some of the discussions we had during our coffee get togethers. It is with my deepest sympathy that I offer my condolences to you and your family.

Tony Ackerman
Jan 13, 2017
Verna, so sad to hear of your loss. Kurt knew Alex for many years through work. Our condolences to you and your family.

Kurt and Irene Lauridsen
Jan 13, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Alex's family. I remember Alex from CZ days as being very tough and fair minded. He was a dedicated and loyal friend who would 'go that extra mile' for those he worked with and respected. This is indeed a great loss.

Gerry Moyer
Jan 13, 2017
Dear Verna & family;

We are so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. Always enjoyed the pleasant chats we had when we saw each other at the Golf Course. Our sincerest sympathy to you.

Trudy & Rudi Lindner
Jan 13, 2017
Verna and family,

Our deepest condolences to you, the boys, and their families.

Warren and Jane Wilkinson
Jan 13, 2017
Verna and family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your partner in life.

Thinking of you at this sad time.

Judy MacKenzie
Jan 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear that Alex passed on, he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word Verna. God bless you and your family.

Tom Mckee
Jan 13, 2017
Verna and Family,

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the many years that I knew Alex through work, curling, and golf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bob and Jackie Jones
Jan 12, 2017
So sorry to hear about Alex's passing. It was always a pleasure to see him at Michaelbrook. Our thoughts are with your family.

Chris and Dave Drew
Jan 12, 2017
Verna and family.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Worked together for many years.He was a quiet and gentle person.Rest in Peace,Alex.

Nick and Arlene Papov
Jan 12, 2017
My condolences to Verna and your family for your loss. I will miss him playing golf at the club. We had some great discussions over the years about our golf and our enjoyment of the game, good games and the odd bad one! He was a true gentleman. Bert Evans.
Jan 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of Alex passing. We played together at Brewer's Park oh so many years ago.

Ron Fagrie, Westbank.
Jan 12, 2017
Verna and family, so sorry to hear of Alex passing away. Thinking of you.

Pauline Draper
Jan 12, 2017
Wow sorry to hear of your loss. Great client he was. Always glad to see him. Will miss him for sure. Sorry for your loss. Dennis, his old barber.
Jan 12, 2017
Condolences to Alex's family, worked with him at the plywood mill from Crown Zellerbach all the way to Tolko. He was a great guy.

Ed Donald
Jan 12, 2017
I am sorry to hear of Alex's passing, he was a regular curler with us on Wednesdays, he was a gentle gracious man.

Bev Conzevoy
Jan 12, 2017
So sorry to read of Alex's passing. He was one of my favorite customers while I was working. We always talked about our golf games and the weather as it applied to golf. My sympathies go out to you Verna and your family, Diane Feist
Jan 12, 2017
Alex will be missed at the Golf Course and the Curling Club. Sorry for your loss.

Lorne Buna
Jan 12, 2017
Alex will definitely be missed: A friendly person who I enjoyed having a conversation with and (the odd time) having a beer:

Bruce B.
Jan 12, 2017
Verna and family. We are sorry to hear of Alex passing on. We hope that all your wonderful memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Fred and Debbie MacKinnon
Jan 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of Alex. He was such a kind and gentle man, we will miss him at the Golf Course.

Carol & the staff of the Kelowna Golf & Country Club
Jan 12, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Sivucha family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darren McClelland

KGCC Club captain
Jan 12, 2017
Alex and I started at CZ the same year and I always enjoyed his conversations. I have missed seeing him at the Rocket games. So sorry for the family's loss. Wynn Whitfield
Jan 12, 2017
Our deepest condolences for your loss. I worked with Alex at the mill and my wife knew him from Dr. Mac Leitch dentist office. He was a true gentleman.

Allan and Debbie Jantz
Jan 12, 2017
Verna and family,

My sincere condolences for your loss. It was such a pleasure to serve Alex over the years at the golf course.

Jo-Anne Grove
Jan 12, 2017
Alex was a jewel to all of us who worked with him from the Crown Zellerbach days until Tolko. He loved his family the most and always shared how proud he was of you all! So sorry for your loss.

Judy Johnston