Alex Polischuk July 24th, 1922 - December 16th, 2014. With great sadness we announce the passing of Alex Polischuk, at the age of 92 years. Alex was a sweet dear man who adored his family and never uttered a complaint. He lived life to the fullest. When family would visit he would say "I'm satisfied with my life. I did what I wanted to do. I had a good life. I'm no spring chicken ya know". There was never a time that Alex wasn't there for his family, he always had great advice and was always positive. When people look back at the times they had with him, they would be happy times, so many good memories to share because that is the legacy that he left behind. One such favorite of the family was Christmas time, when everyone would gather together and share stories, laugh, and eat some of grandma's baking, perogies, presents and there was often a line up for the punch. It was the time of year that brought everyone together, something that everyone looked forward to. Alex grew up on the farm, farming with his father and going to community dances, playing baseball in the field, and eventually becoming the young man being sent to war. Because of his experiences in the field and army, he learned the value of hard work and instilled that lesson into his children and grandchildren. After he left the army he worked on the railroad, when he spent time in B.C. and dreamed about the day he would own a piece of land of his own. Â Alex met and married the love of his life, Helen, adopting four of her children. After moving into River Heights, Alex remained ever steadfast in his appreciation for the little things, a roof over his head and his meals prepared for him. He kept to himself by reading, watching TV, and the usual jokes with the staff. Alex will be missed by his darling wife Helen, daughter Valorie Higgs; grandson Riley Higgs (Jana); granddaughters Amanda Higgs(Jason) and Carmen Swift (Brad); step children Bella (Ray) Marjoram, Marian (Jim) Milnthorp, Donna Villeneuve & Larry (Lynn) Hawryliw; brother Peter (Ann) Polischuk. He was predeceased by Ruby, Annie, Nettie, Jean, Mike, Walter & Lorne.
