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William "Bill" Konowalchuk
April 10, 1921 - June 6, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">William &quot;Bill&quot; Konowalchuk. <br /> <br />April 10, 1921 - June 6, 2015 <br /> <br />Passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 6, aged 94 yrs. Devoted father to Alex (Karen), loving and proud grandpa to Kelson, Kaedin, many cherished nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife Betty, siblings Metro, Mike, Anne and his parents Daniel and Martha. He is survived by brother Steve and sister Mary. Bill grew up on a farm in Ethelbert, Manitoba. He married the love of his life Betty in 1948 and lived in several locations before making Surrey, B.C. their home. Bill worked for C.P. Air as a Senior Manager before retiring in 1982. He loved photography, books and was an avid golfer and world traveller. Bill will be remembered for his devotion to his family and his warm and hospitable personality. Viewing and prayers will be held on Thursday June 11, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Avalon Surrey Funeral Home, 13288 108 Avenue Surrey BC. Funeral Rite will be celebrated on Friday June 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Mary, 10765 135A Street Surrey (at 108 Avenue). Interment Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Starlight Children's Foundation, B.C. Chapter, #202-991 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1V3.</div>