Anthony Walter Skochylas

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother that Anthony Skochylas 78, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Boniface Hospital.

He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Stella Skochylas, father-in-law Phillip Turkewich and his two brothers-in-law. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Shirley, his children Michael (Leah), Shelley (Kurt), Sister Helen (Basil) grandchildren Addyson, James, Michael Jr. (Emily, Matthew). His mother-in-law Mary Turkewich. Many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.  

Anthony was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and grew up in Homefield, Saskatchewan. In 1963, Tony, his parents and his sister moved to Teulon, Manitoba. Tony worked at CNR as a Locomotive engineer for 35 years.  During retirement, he became very involved with the Holy Eucharist Brotherhood, and Holy Eucharist Knights of Columbus. He volunteered countless hours in these organizations. His current passion was in the Perogy-making group and always looked forward to helping.

Funeral service at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 505 Watt Street, Monday, December 12th at 11:00 AM.

For those unable to attend, the event will also be live-streamed and recorded through the Holy Eucharist youtube page.  https://holyeucharist.ca/live-stream/