BODNARCHUK, Mervin Andrew: It is with great sadness that the family announce Mervin's passing, on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Mervin was born September 17, 1962 in Hafford, SK. He grew up on the family farm and eventually chose Maidstone, SK. as his home. Mervin's many enjoyments included boating, camping, snowmobiling, and quadding; but his greatest enjoyment was his family. Left to cherish his memory are: Melinda Dubyk and their son Riley, his mother: Joan; sisters: Theresa and Rosalie; brothers: Garry (Leeanne Nagy), Michael and his son Nathan and daughter Nicole (Bradley Kuzyk), and Chris; Melinda's father: Orest Dubyk; and her brother: Kyler (Tanya) and their son Brennan and daughter Alyssa; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends near and far. Mervin will also be missed by their dog, Cinnamon. Mervin joins in eternal peace, his father: Steve Bodnarchuk; Melinda's mother: Regina Dubyk; sisters-in-law: Charlene Bodnarchuk and Rosemarie Shewchuk. Vigil for Mervin was held at 7:00 p.m. (AB Time) on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Maidstone High School Auditorium, 207 2nd Ave E, Maidstone, SK. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1:00 p.m. (SK time) on Friday, February 1, at St Solange Roman Catholic Church, 110 - 2nd Ave E, Hafford, SK. A school trust fund has been created for Riley through the CIBC. Information on how to contribute through the bank will be available at both the prayer service and funeral. Any contributions will be appreciated in lieu of flowers. The family would request that information be passed on through word of mouth rather than through social media. Melinda and Riley would like to show their appreciation to any person that may contribute so if you are comfortable leaving your name, they would be grateful. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES, Saskatoon, SK (306-978-5200) ____________________________________________________