1922 - 2013
Alex Marchuk, also known as the ‘Candyman’ and the ‘Pie-man’ passed away peacefully at the 100 Mile Hospital on Friday April 19, 2013.
Alex was born in Sturgis, Sask. and moved to Agassiz in the 30s. Alex served in the military as a cook during WWII and after the war he became a baker at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and later owned the “Top Notch Café” in Harrison Hot Springs.
Alex and his wife Pauline moved with their children to Lone Butte in 1957 and were the owners of the Lone Butte Hotel until 1964. In 1963 Alex and Pauline started the “Top Notch Café” in 93 Mile. Other enterprises that they took on were the vacuum cleaner shop and the “Yellow Café”. Alex and Pauline retired in 1991.
Throughout his life Alex loved to create, in the early years he focused on leather crafts and in the later years he was skilled at shell crafts. Alex was an active member of the Gideon’s for over 30 years.
Alex leaves behind his loving wife of 68 years, Pauline; son Ron (Lety) of Langley, daughter Sharon (Bill) Crossen of Ladysmith, grandchildren Billy (Sherrie), Tracey (Bill), Kimberley (Paul), and David (Carolina); great-grandchildren Teri, Kayde, Lyda, Adam, and many relatives and friends.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Street, and all the nurses and care aides at Fischer Place. In lieu of flowers donations to the Gideons, Box 943, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0, would be gratefully accepted.
There will be a Memorial Service at the Bethel Pentecostal Community Church, 550 Exeter Truck Route, 100 Mile House, BC on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A family interment will take place at the 100 Mile Cemetery.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.
entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243
Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com